2012 needs

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http://www.nepatriotsdraft.com/2011/10/peter-konz-scouting-report.html

Peter Konz, OC, Wisconsin

Height: 6’4″

Weight: 315

Grade: 6.9I (Grading Scale)

Strengths: Elite size and bulk for a center – Fantastic blocker when on the move, finds his targets quickly – Moves exceptionally well for his size – Very effective in combo blocks – Resets well after initial punch – Excels on the second level, picking off linebackers – Runs the screen play very well.

Weaknesses: Occasionally gets knocked off balance unexpectedly – Rarely is a dominating force one-on-one inside – Dealt with durability issues (ankle) in past – Blood clot in lung during 2009 season might also be a red-flag.

 

 

http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=83254&draftyear=2012&genpos=C

Ben Jones C, Georgia

 

http://www.nepatriotsdraft.com/2010/05/mike-brewster-scouting-report.html

Mike Brewster, OC, Ohio State

Height: 6’5″

Weight: 298

Grade: 6.9 (Grading Scale)

Strengths: Good size, length, and bulk – Makes great line calls with little/no help from QB – Leads on and off the field – Moves well laterally – Excellent in pass protection – Possesses a strong initial punch – Hard working guy.

Weaknesses: Not incredibly athletic, but looks flexible – Has improved his angles, but this might be the only part of his game that needs some work.

http://www.fanaticalfootballfiend.com/3/post/2011/7/philip-blake-scouting-reports.html

OC Phil Blake of Baylor ~ 6.2/320

I am also looking for ILB's. I just am not seeing guys we can get to at the Ravens pick that I like.

[Dunno]

I am not convinced OC is good value in the first round. I would rather pick up a LT, ILB, OLB (if Kindle can't see the field) or maybe FS (if Reed retires).

 

Maybe DL because without a healthy Ngata, that run D looks suspect.

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I never said 1st round. I am just looking at the position as a need. A 3rd round C should be solid and help the OL a great deal. I am also looking for ILB's and OT/G's. They also need a LS.

[Dunno]

I never said 1st round.

 

True, but I only realized that afterwards. I apologize.

 

But as far as Centers go, I wouldn't pick one higher than the 3rd/4th. To me, someone like Maurkice Pouncey just isn't enough of a difference maker to merit a really high pick.