Flos replacement?... ND OT Ryan Harris

[ENGCowboy]

Anybody else think that this guy could be Joe Juresaks(sorry about the spelling) new pet project this year as Flos replacement. A year with Joe working with him and adding 15-20 pounds of pure muscle with Sparano working on technique this could be our future LT for years. I personally dont have that much faith in McQuistan I know a lot of you do but I feel we need to replace Flo next year and Im not sure he could do that. This guy could be an anchor at LT longterm and the only knocks on him are down to size, although some question his aggression. Me i think the guy who protected the most pro-like QB, in the most pro-like system in college could be a fantastic pick inj the 2nd.Thoughts?


Ryan Harris OT 6'5 292 Notre Dame

Ryan Harris made an early impact as a freshman in 2003. He started the final eight games at right tackle, then moved to the left side as a sophomore. He has not left that spot since. Harris was featured on an MTV reality show, “True Life” as a teenager, talking about his ability to pack on and maintain his weight.

From an athletic standpoint, Harris has it all. He is a very good natural athlete, with the agility to move laterally with ease, and adjust very quickly to the defenders movements. With his natural talent and experience, he has developed into an excellent pass protector. Playing for Notre Dame, he has the attitude all of their lineman seem to possess, and that is to fight until the whistle blows.
While he has all the athletic talent, Harris still needs to become stronger and add more weight to his frame. He is very lean for an offensive lineman, and it could give him problems over a 16 game schedule. He also needs to get stronger because he can be beaten by the bull rush, and stronger defensive lineman. If Ryan Harris can pack on more weight and get stronger, he could become a prime draft pick. As it stands now, he has real concerns about his ability to control players at the point of attack, and that is a big question for an offensive lineman.

[stasheroo]

I'd rather take Central Michigan's Joe Staley.

[ENGCowboy]

Originally Posted by stasheroo

I'd rather take Central Michigan's Joe Staley.

Agree either would be good, similar guys lean frames not ready to start immediately but with the way Colombo came on from one season in the gym with Joe either of these guys sound like they have the skill set to suceed in the NFL

[stasheroo]

Originally Posted by ENGCowboy

Agree either would be good, similar guys lean frames not ready to start immediately but with the way Colombo came on from one season in the gym with Joe either of these guys sound like they have the skill set to suceed in the NFL

Yeah, it would be nice to have Adams' replacement in place learning the pro game and getting a year's worth of NFL weight-training.

[Pottsville Maroons]

Wouldn't this be the same type of project we just abandoned with Al Johnson? This guy seems to have the same questions.

[ENGCowboy]

Especially because theres a high chance we will be drafting 22 or lower again next year, hopefully lower! OT seem to either grade out as high 1sts or middle 2nds or lower there never seems to be much value at OT in the lower half of the first round and we will need a replacement for Flo nxt year Jerry is starting to understand you dont just hang on to the older players out of sentiment.

Johnson never had the size the skinny on both of the prospects mentioned is that they have a lean frame with the potential to add 15-20 pounds without losing agility

[AmishCowboy]

I have read where he practices a Religion that calls for him to fast and it makes his weight go up and down to much.

[ThreeSportStar80]

Originally Posted by stasheroo

I'd rather take Central Michigan's Joe Staley.

I agree...IF that position is truly on the Cowboys radar.

[Alexander]

Please no.

[Future]

I thought McQuistan was being groomed as Flo's replacement already?

[MONT17]

no more Ty Willingham kids... please!

[montgod]

Originally Posted by ENGCowboy

Anybody else think that this guy could be Joe Juresaks(sorry about the spelling) new pet project this year as Flos replacement. A year with Joe working with him and adding 15-20 pounds of pure muscle with Sparano working on technique this could be our future LT for years. I personally dont have that much faith in McQuistan I know a lot of you do but I feel we need to replace Flo next year and Im not sure he could do that. This guy could be an anchor at LT longterm and the only knocks on him are down to size, although some question his aggression. Me i think the guy who protected the most pro-like QB, in the most pro-like system in college could be a fantastic pick inj the 2nd.Thoughts?


Ryan Harris OT 6'5 292 Notre Dame

[View Full Quote]Ryan Harris made an early impact as a freshman in 2003. He started the final eight games at right tackle, then moved to the left side as a sophomore. He has not left that spot since. Harris was featured on an MTV reality show, “True Life” as a teenager, talking about his ability to pack on and maintain his weight.

From an athletic standpoint, Harris has it all. He is a very good natural athlete, with the agility to move laterally with ease, and adjust very quickly to the defenders movements. With his natural talent and experience, he has developed into an excellent pass protector. Playing for Notre Dame, he has the attitude all of their lineman seem to possess, and that is to fight until the whistle blows.
While he has all the athletic talent, Harris still needs to become stronger and add more weight to his frame. He is very lean for an offensive lineman, and it could give him problems over a 16 game schedule. He also needs to get stronger because he can be beaten by the bull rush, and stronger defensive lineman. If Ryan Harris can pack on more weight and get stronger, he could become a prime draft pick. As it stands now, he has real concerns about his ability to control players at the point of attack, and that is a big question for an offensive lineman.

Not sure I would want an OT who just had back surgery a year ago. We all know the Boys issues w/Olineman with back issues.