Monday at the 2009 NFL Combine
by Jimmy on Feb 23, 2009 4:11 PM CST
in 2009 Draft
27 comments
Here are some interesting notes from today's happening at the combine:
- Texas defensive end Brian Orakpo pulled up lame today at the combine while running his 40. Everyone send your condolences to SuperHorn.
- USC linebacker Rey Maualuga also injured his hamstring running the 40 today. Hopefully both of these guys can rebound in time to have good showings at their Pro Days.
- Speaking of USC linebackers, Clay Matthews was impressive today running a 4.67 40. There are a lot of (probably insignificant) connections between Matthews and the Titans and linebacker is a place where the Titans could be looking to add some depth to an aging linebacker core. Think there is any shot the Titans could take him under the "best player available" line of thinking?
- Here is the list of the top performers thus far in the 40 yard dash. These times are just getting silly.
- There is a lot of buzz that our former defensive coordinator, Jim Schwartz, could be taking Aaron Curry from Wake forest with the #1 overall pick. I can't see Scwartzy starting his rebuilding process with a linebacker, but he has been impressive thus far, and Andre Smith probably worked his way out of the #1 spot with his boneheaded action over the weekend.
Cornerbacks are up tomorrow.
0 recs |
27 comments
|
Email
Print
Comments
All indications are that Orakpo is fine.
Despite this he still performed well. And, a 4.7 40 is fast for a guy that is 263 lbs. His 40" vertical might even be more impressive than his 40 time.
by SuperHorn on Feb 23, 2009 4:47 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
lots of later round burner options at WR
and i haven’t heard of any of them.
who the hell is tiquan underwood?? any rutgers fans in the house with some inside stuff on this guy? he’s around the top of every combine event for WRs. 4.41 40, huge jumps, best 3-cone time and 3rd best shuttle (both a good indication that he can run sharp routes with hard, fast cuts). never heard of him. he didn’t even make the prospect preview series, but he may be the most athletic guy of the entire WR class. i’m the front office we can avoid upgrading at receiver this offseason, no matter how hard they try. haven’t seen a draft this loaded @ WR in a long, long time.
The Official Enforcer of MCM
by hal41605 on Feb 23, 2009 7:01 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
have i mentioned that "edit" feature recently?
should read: "i’m not sure the front office can avoid….
The Official Enforcer of MCM
by hal41605 on Feb 23, 2009 7:03 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Loaded, yes.
But, all seem to have big question marks. There is no Larry Fitzgerald or Calvin Johnson in this class that everyone agrees is going to be a superstar.
by SuperHorn on Feb 23, 2009 7:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Still, though
With the injury news, and the fact that he was a “system receiver”, he’s certainly has more question marks than the aforementioned two.
by SuperHorn on Feb 23, 2009 8:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Percy Harvin?
Seems like some of the press on him has been almost Calvin-Johnson-ish.
DannoE
"You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one."
by DannoE on Feb 24, 2009 6:59 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Harvin is still a big question mark in my mind
Titans Blogger at Music City Miracles even though gramsey hates it.
by Jimmy on Feb 24, 2009 7:56 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
like the fact that he wasn't a WR in college...
he was a scatback, like Brian Westbrook with the Eagles. I’d bet good money he can’t tell you the difference between a post route and a skinny post if asked.
Where I was raised 2 + 2 = 3rd and 6.
by August West on Feb 24, 2009 9:22 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Tiquan Underwood=Chris Henry??
Bulluck. B-U-L-L-U-C-K. At least spell his name right....and hate Music City Miracles!
by gramsey712 on Feb 24, 2009 8:06 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
There's always questions
nobody thought Calvin was that fast till he ran his 40… His injury is a slight stress fracture, that’s not that bad, especially if he’s willing to run his 40 before he even gets surgery. He is a monster, I don’t care what system he’s playing in. While his height isn’t as anticipated, his wing span was outrageous…
by Big Bad Bulluck on Feb 23, 2009 8:23 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
You don't have to sell me
I think he’s a monster too. But, he does have more question marks than Calvin or Larry out of college.
by SuperHorn on Feb 23, 2009 9:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
How many receivers don't though?
Titans Blogger at Music City Miracles even though gramsey hates it.
by Jimmy on Feb 24, 2009 7:56 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Most do.
I’m just saying that while this WR class is loaded, there isn’t really a “sure thing” this year like there was in the Calvin Johnson and Larry Fitzgerald draft. This year’s has a lot more question marks, even at the very top.
by SuperHorn on Feb 24, 2009 7:59 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
And I would say there is...
In Michael Crabtree.
by Big Bad Bulluck on Feb 24, 2009 2:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
meh
he will be neither of the two previously mentioned.
The Official Enforcer of MCM
by hal41605 on Feb 24, 2009 2:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Crabtree actually reminds me a whole lot of Fitzgerald
Where I was raised 2 + 2 = 3rd and 6.
by August West on Feb 24, 2009 2:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
we'll see
but nothing about the kid screams “i will be a stud in the nfl” like fitz, or calvin, or moss when they came out. i’m almost kinda surprised how big a deal people are making of him considering how many other really good options there seem to be at the same position. i mean, there’s gonna be 10 or 15 faster WRs in this draft. just because he could run over people in sorry college secondaries doesn’t mean that will work in the nfl. it will be no trouble for even a moderately fast CB in the nfl to stick with him. heck, most of the SAFETIES in the combine ran at or much better than what crabtree is expected to (high 4.4’s to low 4.5’s). i have never seen fitz have trouble running away from a safety.
speed kills. we got it so right with CJ, and i hope it continues w/ our WR pickups.
a few other things i have read that trouble me, at least from the titans perspective:
“Dancing awkwardly at times instead of using his size and strength.”
“Must improve consistency on downfield blocking, as he has the size to be effective but gives inconsistent effort to get to his man or sustain.”
“Runs with the ball loose in the open field.”
(nfl.com)
and have we also mentioned that he gets stress fractures in his feet? GREAT! that’s not a “anything can happen/accident” injury. that’s a “my bone structure can’t take the wear and tear” injury.
maybe i’m phenomenally wrong and have to change my sig to “Jimmy, A Dub, and Triple B told me so”, but i really don’t see it.
The Official Enforcer of MCM
by hal41605 on Feb 24, 2009 3:10 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Fitz isn't
that fast… You don’t have to be really fast to be a great WR… Jerry Rice, Chris Carter, Stever Largent, Fitz, Michael Irvin, Boldin, just to name some
by Big Bad Bulluck on Feb 24, 2009 4:06 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He outran the whole Squealer secondary
Bulluck. B-U-L-L-U-C-K. At least spell his name right....and hate Music City Miracles!
by gramsey712 on Feb 24, 2009 4:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Go look at
a replay of that play… I love Fitz, he’s fast enough to get the job done, but its not as though all of the Steelers secondary was running at the same angle at the time he caught the ball.
by Big Bad Bulluck on Feb 24, 2009 5:17 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Watchin it closlely
It was James Harrison that was the closest, that’s a LB and he actually holds his own… And 2 safeties in Ryan Clark and Troy P, all of whom had to turn and run to try and catch him. Crabtree would make that same play.
by Big Bad Bulluck on Feb 24, 2009 5:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Matthews
I would love to see the Titans get Matthews. Would be a great pickup.
by Tripleh07 on Feb 24, 2009 1:24 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
It'd be better if we went after "need" positions
Our receivers are perhaps the worst squad in the pros. As for hybrid Ends/Linebackers, we got Hayes last year.
by BeansCarter on Feb 24, 2009 7:03 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I agree
but this front office seems like they are more about the best player available
Titans Blogger at Music City Miracles even though gramsey hates it.
by Jimmy on Feb 24, 2009 7:57 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That's been a good approach, but if they follow it again, they'll have to address the issue another way.
DannoE
"You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one."
by DannoE on Feb 24, 2009 8:53 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Certain photos copyright © 2010 by Associated Press or Getty Images. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of Associated Press and Getty Images is strictly prohibited.
