Official 2012 NFL Draft Round 2-3 Thread

[sinnister]

Originally Posted by Roy P

WR Juron Criner, Nick Toon, or Marvin Jones would be fine by me. I like all 3 more than reuben Randle. First, I got to take the RT though.

I like Randle better than those 3. He did deal with a terrible qb in Jordan Jefferson and Lee as well. I do like Toon, Jones, and T.Y. Hilton intrigues me.

[Keith]

A mystery offensive lineman taken in the 3rd round... no one gettin a Seth Wand vibe here?

No? Ok, good. Move along.

[TheMatrix31]

Hopefully this Posey guy isn't as low-character as it seems.

[HPF Bob]

Originally Posted by TheMatrix31

Hopefully this Posey guy isn't as low-character as it seems.

Jim Tressel vouches for his character...

[chuck]

Originally Posted by TheMatrix31

Hopefully this Posey guy isn't as low-character as it seems.

I may be powerfully naive but this guy's transgressions don't really bother me that much. He made some mistakes, sure, but it's not like he was selling drugs out of his dorm room or he beat up his girlfriend.

[barrett]

Originally Posted by chuck

I may be powerfully naive but this guy's transgressions don't really bother me that much. He made some mistakes, sure, but it's not like he was selling drugs out of his dorm room or he beat up his girlfriend.

Seriously. He sold memorabilia.

Tressel lying and covering things up from his morals pedestal was the only one I had a problem with in that whole scenario.

[HPF Bob]

CBS Sports analysis of Posey:

Positives: Good quickness off the line. Has size and quickness to get off NFL press. Generally reliable receiver capable of making difficult catches in traffic over the middle or one on one down the sideline. Adjusts to poor throws in any direction. Finds his way through traffic on crossing routes. Comes back to the ball to help his scrambling quarterback. Gives effort as a blocker on run plays. Negatives: Inconsistent high-pointing passes. Allows too many throws into his body when facing the quarterback. Does not own elite speed. Freezes at times when trying to juke defenders in space. Walls off his man as a blocker, allowing them to shed and make the play outside.

[HPF Bob]

CBS Sports analysis of Brooks:

Strengths: Possesses a physically imposing frame with broad shoulders and a wide base - big body with a strong, thickly built frame. Has good natural strength and raw power with the ability to be a mauler in the run game. Plays with a firm base with a stout anchor, holding his ground at the point of attack. Keeps his pad level low and flashes consistent leverage. Stays balanced and patient in his stance. Has overpowering upper body strength to overwhelm and eliminate defenders from the play - jolts with his hands and shows a strong initial push. Quick off the snap and moves well for his size. Offers versatility with experience at left tackle and both guard spots. Has very good starting experience as a four-year starter (42 career starts) and was honored as a Second Team All-MAC performer three-years in a row (2009-11).

Weaknesses: Has some bad weight on his frame and has added over 60 pounds since he enrolled at Miami (OH) - something that needs to be monitored. Carries a lot of weight and it shows at times, looking sluggish with heavy feet when trying to cover a lot of ground. Doesn't have great range and wasn't asked to do a lot of pulling for the Redhawks. Doesn't always explode off the snap. Heavy-handed in pass protection with a bad habit of grabbing, which attracts holding penalties. Will allow his body to rise at times and he is caught too high. Needs to improve his awareness and overall vision to pick up extra rushers. Needs to stay disciplined and play smart, cutting down on the penalties and mental lapses. Has an inconsistent mean streak and needs to develop more of a finishing attitude - too much of a passive blocker for his size

Hmm. I can see some Seth Wand similarities although more experienced at a higher competition level. Sounds like a guy that really needs to be pushed both on and off the field (and away from the cafeteria).