papasmurfbell Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/brent-urban?id=2543765 OVERVIEW Grew up in suburban Toronto. Also played basketball and hockey his first two years in high school, but committed to football as an upperclassman. Redshirted in 2009. Tore his left ACL in the spring of '10, and saw very limited action in three games in the fall. Played all 13 games in '11 and was credited with 15 tackles, 2.5 for loss and zero sacks -- battled a wrist injury and had it surgically repaired after the season. Started all 12 games at defensive end in '12, recording 20-2.5-2 with two passes batted and one forced fumble. Returned a fumble 16 yards for a touchdown at Virginia Tech. Dealt with a high ankle sprain in '13, starting eight games (and missing four) and totaling 40-11.5-1 with an NCAA-leading nine passes batted. Was forced to withdraw from the Senior Bowl due to recurring issues with the ankle, then was a medical exclusion at the NFL Scouting Combine (knee). Was drafted by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the second round (15th overall selection) of the 2013 CFL Draft. ANALYSIS STRENGTHS Looks the part -- has stature on the defensive line thanks to a long, well-proportioned physique with relatively little body fat. Has ideal dimensions for an odd front and has a large wingspan that enables him to disrupt passing lanes. Engages quickly off the snap, jolts blockers and gains extension. Can stack and shed or press single blocking and generate push. Flashes disruptive ability. Can slide inside as a nickel rusher to cave the pocket. WEAKNESSES Limited lower-body strength to anchor vs. double teams. Shows some stiffness through his shoulders and torso. Still developing recognition and instincts. Still learning blocking schemes and how to fight pressure. Needs to improve hand use (quickness and violence). Has to concentrate on keeping his pad level low -- gets uprooted and washed when he plays too tall. Linear, vanilla pass rusher (recorded just three career sacks). Relatively inexperienced. Grew up in a Canadian hockey town and has a mellow disposition that might not sit well with some people. DRAFT PROJECTION Rounds 4-5 BOTTOM LINE Tall, angular, late-blooming five-technique prospect with the body type sought by teams employing odd fronts. Should only get bigger, stronger and more polished. If so, has potential to grow into an impact lineman. Broken foot bone suffered in freak accident prior to Senior Bowl could hinder his draft status. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsylvester Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Potential......................... has the body type they are looking for, but is not very strong and for me, the broken foot really worries me. Those things, especially on big guys, almost never heals right and always has lasting affects..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurfbell Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/lorenzo-taliaferro?id=2543704 They drafted one of the RBs I was looking at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsylvester Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/lorenzo-taliaferro?id=2543704 They drafted one of the RBs I was looking at. My daughter goes to LIberty, Coastal's arch rival. a bit of a mudder, not really a short yardage back but he is patient to wait for holes to open. Doesn't do well in the passing game, not a great blocker.... we shall see, I do like this pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurfbell Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 They do have the hammer when they need to get over the goal line. I would have done the FSU back instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
varaven45 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Can we get a do - over on this draft ? Not at all pleased with our picks. I agree with Crav's earlier remark that Ozzie may have lost his touch. Most every pick - aside from maybe Mosley - is a head scratcher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurfbell Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 I like the FS pick. I like this last RB but past that I really am not getting this draft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmax Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Had a monster 2013 campaign, earning Big South Offensive Player of the Year honors after leading the conference with 1,729 yards on 276 carries (6.3) and 27 TDs in 15 starts. He added 23 catches for 153 yards and two TDs. The Walter Payton Award finalist set 11 school records and five conference rushing marks. Team captain. As for Urban..."He looks the part".... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurfbell Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/john-urschel?id=2543845John Urschel. Looks interesting. OG is not what I think thinking was important. Maybe KO moves outside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thundercleetz Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Apparently Urschel is super smart. I like the Taliaferro pick. Glad we didn't waste cap room on Blount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurfbell Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 Yeah. There is no reason to spend on FA RB's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldno82 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Can we get a do - over on this draft ? Not at all pleased with our picks. I agree with Crav's earlier remark that Ozzie may have lost his touch. Most every pick - aside from maybe Mosley - is a head scratcher.I only wish we could. I could accept Mosley but I'd give the rest of the draft an F. I don't know where Oz's and DaCosta's brains were unless they were up their ass. There were RTs we could have taken. WRs. Just a stupid, stupid draft. No holes filled so what good is it? All f----ed up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurfbell Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/keith-wenning?id=2543784Kieth wenning QB Ball St. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thundercleetz Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Our draft is over. Can't say I expected it to go the way it did, but I'm really interested to see how some of these guys pan out. This is a very important draft for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldno82 Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/keith-wenning?id=2543784Kieth wenning QB Ball St.There were plenty of other far better QBs who we could have drafted before that round if we had drafted wisely in the 1-3 rounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurfbell Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 I agree. Savage I really liked. They could have taken Murray easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thundercleetz Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I am still concerned about wide receiver. We need depth. I am comfortable with the Smith brothers, Jacoby and Marlon. However, we desperately need a quick slot receiver. Hopefully Marlon can develop into a possession guy who can be physical out of the slot on occasion. Aaron Mellette will be ready to compete this training camp after a year in an NFL weight and film room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thundercleetz Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Speaking of a slot receiver we just drafted Michael Campanero out of Wake Forest! Local giy who went to River Hill too. Great move. Undersized but sturdy build and very quick. His 40 times wasn't bad either (4.45). Strictly a slot receiver which is what we need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurfbell Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 These WR's I would call if they are still on the board after the draft. Janis, Fowler, Enunwa, Hoffman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmax Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Speaking of a slot receiver we just drafted Michael Campanero out of Wake Forest! Local giy who went to River Hill too. Great move. Undersized but sturdy build and very quick. His 40 times wasn't bad either (4.45). Strictly a slot receiver which is what we need. He can be our "Wes Welker"... Wenning will be a good #3 QB to run the scout team....they need one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsylvester Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Speaking of a slot receiver we just drafted Michael Campanero out of Wake Forest! Local giy who went to River Hill too. Great move. Undersized but sturdy build and very quick. His 40 times wasn't bad either (4.45). Strictly a slot receiver which is what we need. ummmm they must have really wanted him to trade for him, why not make the trade for stevie johnson for the same pick? quite odd, this kid will be lucky to make it through camp. WeaknessesLacks ideal height and length -- has extremely short arms and can be hemmed at the line. Limited functional strength. Small catch radius. Lacks elite top-end speed to take the top off. Spotty concentration -- makes some focused grabs and drops others he shouldn't. Marginal blocker. Durability is an issue -- has a small build, has been dinged up and could struggle to stay healthy. Had the smallest wingspan (70 1/2 inches) of any receiver at the combine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurfbell Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 I would look to find a QB that they can develop and then sell in say 3 yrs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmax Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I would look to find a QB that they can develop and then sell in say 3 yrs. I wanted them to take McCarron once he started falling so far. The Ravens have nobody they can win with if Joe goes down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RavenousBG Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 As far as what we drafted, let's see them on the field before we write them off. Alls forgiven if we are winnin' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thundercleetz Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 ummmm they must have really wanted him to trade for him, why not make the trade for stevie johnson for the same pick? quite odd, this kid will be lucky to make it through camp. We'll agree to disagree on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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