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Titans 3rd Round Recap

• Traded 2010 2nd round pick for NE's 2009 3rd round pick (89th overall)

• 89th pick: Jared Cook, TE from South Carolina

Positives: Rare athlete. Reportedly ran a 4.37-second 40-yard dash and posted a 39.5-inch vertical leap in 2007. Long, lanky build capable of handling additional mass without a significant loss of quickness. Good burst off the line of scrimmage to challenge the seam and can throttle down, sink his hips and create separation against even athletic defenders. Flashes natural hands for the reception. Can snatch passes outside of his frame due to his long arms and big hands. Good elusiveness after the catch and can accelerate past defenders for long gains. Good burst off the snap to get to the second level. Has the lateral agility to mirror and effectively block defenders in space.

 

Negatives: Not necessarily the sum of his parts. Often lined up wide in the Gamecocks' offense and may struggle to acclimate to a more pro-style offense. Relies on his athleticism rather than technique to get off the line of scrimmage. Tends to freelance a bit as a route-runner. Can make the spectacular catch, but is prone to lapses in concentration. Marginal effort and effectiveness as a blocker, especially in close quarters.

 

• 94th pick: Ryan Mouton, CB from Hawaii

Positives: Great quickness and change-of-direction agility. ... Slot cornerback who plays stronger than his diminutive frame would suggest. ... Strong as a cut tackler, hits the man in the thigh instead of diving at his shins. ... Shows no let up and doesn't back down. ... Will run blitz from the slot and wrap the ballcarrier in the hole. ... Able to locate the ball on the run and has the hands to make the interception. ... Plays receiver and returns kicks in addition to his cornerback duties. ... Good in the slot and is elusive after the catch. ... Difference-maker on returns, using his quickness and some tough running to hit the gap and separate from coverage units.

 

Negatives: Teams could wonder if he fits on defense or offense. ... Short with a small frame, although he does have adequate muscle definition. ... Will have troubles matching up against tall or strong receivers on the outside. ... Taken out of run plays if a receiver gets a hand on him. ... Will not win fights for the ball. ... Tackling is an issue, lacks the size and strength to wrap up. ... Takes poor angles to the ball at times. ... Must work on staying low in his backpedal. ... Will dance on returns at times instead of hitting a lane. ... Did not return punts at Hawaii, a skill that would greatly improve his stock.

Surprises at both spots as the Titans enter the 4th round with no help so far at OLB, OL and a dicey pick in the secondary.  You have to trust this team's ability to find DBs, but jeez this was an odd pick on first review.  the loss of next year's 2nd round is somewhat off-set by the fact that we're pretty much guaranteed a 3rd round comp pick for Haynesworth.

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Obviously, they drafted Mouton to play Nickel.

He seems very solid against the run, which is what the Titans need in their scheme. Saying that the guys will struggle on the outside is therefore most likely irrelevant. What he’ll do is move inside and shadow slot-receivers and hit RBs. No problem there. I wonder if that means that V. Fuller may well push outside into Harper’s spot—if not this year, then eventually.

As for the TE, they got a guy who can catch, and that’s good. I’m quite sure they can teach him to block. However, the reverse is never, ever true. We already have a guy who can block but not catch, and that seems to be about what he’s gonna stay.

DannoE

"You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one."

by DannoE on Apr 26, 2009 11:15 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Doesn't sound like much of a nickel in this report:
Taken out of run plays if a receiver gets a hand on him. … Will not win fights for the ball. … Tackling is an issue, lacks the size and strength to wrap up. … Takes poor angles to the ball at time

but DBs are one of those positions I trust this franchise to take.. we’ve hit too many home runs on guys recently to question them too much.

Music City Miracles blogger and official Jon Bovi tour manager.

by August West on Apr 26, 2009 11:43 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

One good note from Scouts Inc. at ESPN:
Mouton has some of the same edge in his play that has made Cortland Finnegan successful.

That I can get with…

Music City Miracles blogger and official Jon Bovi tour manager.

by August West on Apr 26, 2009 11:47 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't see

Vincent Fuller ever moving outside… I don’t think its physically possible.

by Big Bad Bulluck on Apr 26, 2009 12:12 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Looks like Cook

was projected to be gone in the second by a reasonable number of analysts.

by numbertenox on Apr 26, 2009 11:19 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Eh... These are the same people that thought CJ should be a late 2nd rounder.

DannoE

"You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one."

by DannoE on Apr 26, 2009 11:39 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Love

The Cook pick…

Not so sure about this Mouton guy.

by Big Bad Bulluck on Apr 26, 2009 12:13 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

why the hell...

did we take mouton over dj moore? and how did moore slip all the way to the bears in the 4th round, is there something im missing? he seemed almost a lock to go in the 2nd round leading up to the draft, yet we (and everyone else) kept bypassing him in favor of other guys…what gives?

by zap93 on Apr 26, 2009 12:52 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

my guess is the ankle injury from the Music City Bowl

drew some red flags from doctors… that’s the only thing I can think of.

Music City Miracles blogger and official Jon Bovi tour manager.

by August West on Apr 26, 2009 1:23 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

That had to be it.

Titans Blogger at Music City Miracles even though gramsey hates it.

by Jimmy on Apr 26, 2009 9:28 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

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