Combine Weigh In Updates

Rodney Hudson is smaller than I thought. I felt like he would be around 6'3, 320-325. Pouncey weighs less than I thought as well. I thought he would be 10-15 more.

 

Hudson was always small. He never looked 300+ IMO.

 

Why would you think Hudson was bigger? He's always has been said to be around 290

 

Oh no, I agree. When I first saw him 3 years ago, I thought he was a big LB because his number was in the 50s. But, at 6'5, I assumed he would weigh more.

 

I meant Hudson, sorry.

 

I say we draft him and move Jake to RT.
















Not.

 

Next step is to see if Tyron can keep that weight on for a full season...... and see how the added weight has or hasn't affected his game.

 

Would love to draft him in the 5th-7th rds, he goes against "prototype" but I think Dionxx Lewis has some Joe Morris in his game.

And he is quite young, to me he is my #1 late rd sleeper for us.

 

I actually don't think that's a bad size. For a guy who's 5'6 1/2'' that's pretty solid bulk at 193. Small, bulky backs are becoming a trend in the NFL with guys like MJC and Rice finding success. Being short actually can benefit a back because it's easier for them to hide behind the line making it tougher to find him on defense. The key for me is does he run hard? I haven't really watched him play, but if he runs hard in between the tackles, I don't think that's an awful measurement.

 

Well at worst draft him in a later rd, bring him in to compete with Kory Sheets as the #4 rb/KR if he does not pan out you can practice squad him.

 

6'5" 248. If Rob Housler runs what I think he will run, then he'll be making more cash this offseason.

 

The guy I want to see run is Evan Royster. He gained a good bit of weight heading into this season, and it showed as he slowed down IMO. From what I can see he has dropped down to about 212 lbs, which if true, is a nice weight for him. If he runs in 4.5's then he will move up some draft boards. Royster averaged over or just about 5 ypc during his first 3 years at PSU, and it dropped to 4.88 this past year as he had the help of a freshman QB who made the games pretty one dimensional - especially early in the season.

 

Thing is, between Royster and Clay, I may have to go with Clay, both are likely 5th/6th rd backs, but Clay to me is more explosive especially in the 230's, but I like Royster's ability to manage to pick up some positive yds, he has nice body lean running the ball.

 

Not a fan of Clay. Just reminds of me of a bunch of other backs coming out of Wisconsin.

Royster is always one of those guys who gets that extra yard as you say in that manner. Backs who do that tend to be very productive at the next level. He isn't the answer at RB, but I think if you pair him with maybe a bit more of a sledge hammer you'd be alright. The thing is that Royster was really fast when he first got PSU, but he did put on like 20 plus lbs this past season or so.

When PSU played USC in the Rose Bowl 2 years ago Royster was the only guy who could really compete against that USC defense aside from the receiver #2...........Butler IIRC. THose two were the only guys with legit speed. I say it again, if Royster has lost a good bit of weight he should run well.

A guy who would be dangerous if he was just a bit bigger is Armando Allen. Picks up more yardage than you expect, but he just isn't big enough to get the job done the way he plays the game.

 

Well, Clay to me has more explosiveness than say Ron Dayne ever had, but Clay was also smart enough to drop 30 pds since the season ended so it could be a case of the Staff asking him to gain weight at WI.

What I like about Royster is his build, he has a solid frame for a NFL back.

As usual though, when in doubt with Ireland always go with the larger player..

Clay is 6'0 and Royster 5'11..

http://www.nfldraftscout.com/rating...r=2011&GenPos=RB&sortorder=LastName&order=ASC

I also really like Shane Vereen.

 

Royster's not well built in the lower half but he can play.

 

Gabe Carimi to me represents outstanding value at pick 15 for Miami.

 

What are your thoughts on Rob Housler, Boomer?

 

Disagree Boom, not that Carimi isn't a fine prospect, he is, it is more it is time for Sparano to earn his spurs heading into yr #4 and Sparano has gotten every thing for the offensive line he could have asked for, from the #1 overall pick to multimillion dollar signing bonuses for Olinemen and it is still a shambles.

At what point does Sparano own it? Do we simply take offensive linemen every yr because the poor dear simply is unable to work with anything but high draft pick Olinemen?

Hell no.

 

You can't operate like that Ed. If he's the best player on your board then you take him. If he's not then you don't. I would never buy a philosophy that said I couldn't take Carimi or Mike Pouncey or Wisniewski just because the machinations of the line the previous 3 seasons haven't worked.

 

To be honest mate, I haven't seen you guys this season so I'm in no real position to comment. But I know that Chris is a fan.

 

Rod Hudson's a good player - what shows on tape shows in Indy. Not always the same for some guys. James Brewer has been very impressive. Castonzo has looked excellent also.

 

Saw Brewer's 10 yard split was a 1.68 - pretty impressive for someone 6'6" and 320+ lbs.

 

Wait a moment there bro, if that is your "board" what does that say about your board in the first place?

Why not just take offensive linemen every rd that way Sparano would be bereft of excuses.

Dude keeps putting the car in the ditch, you take the keys away.

 

At this point, you just have to say it is what it is. Regardless of how the Dolphins have tried since Sparano arrived, the O-line still needs fixing. I almost think you can make the argument that Jake Long is the only player on the line that is a lock to be back, and he's the best LT in the NFL. The rest of it needs a LOT of work, and if that means spending a 1st round pick on a lineman, then so be it. Quarterback and Runningback play won't be better until the line is.

Personally, I really don't think Sparano is really all that good at anything other than getting players motivated, and even that took a hit (see the New England game, Week 17). I think we just have to live with what he brings to the table for at least one more year, and if Ross had handled things a bit differently, perhaps how he wanted to handle them before the media buried him, Tony Sparano would not be the Dolphins coach. Just my 2 cents. But, as I said, it is what it is, and the Dolphins need O-line help. Badly.

 

So what if he doesn't have a moose c***? Just sayin.

 

I've been thinking that, too..... although I'd cringe if he were the pick (not b/c I wouldn't like the pick, but b/c he means we needed another tackle that badly).

 

pervert.

 

Well my goodness then put Murtha over at RT, he has spent 2 yrs with Lydon Murtha, did he waste that time as well?

 

Don't think Murtha was or is that good to begin with.

 

We don't need a T that badly, but we do need OL. And if Carimi is the best player and/or best value at #15, there's no reason not to take him.

 

Housler with a 4.55. Fastest TE at the combine

 

Ingram's measurements ended up being nearly identical to the guy he is always compared to, Emmitt Smith. He's still my first choice.