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Originally Posted by Silverstar

I was looking at all the DE/OLB tweeners, that the Cowboys might consider as Ellis' eventual replacement. I decided to go with a simple premise, that if Ware is our WSLB at 6-4 257lbs, then our SSLB should be at least heavier than that right?

Right or wrong, that's how I feel about it and that's who I decided to look for in this draft. So, I started looking for tweeners at least 6020 inches tall and weighing 260 to 275lbs at the most. Then, I wanted a prospect that could run at least a 4.75 forty, a 1.60 or better 10 yard dash, a 3 cone drill of 7.20 or better and at least 25 reps. To me, that's adequate speed/strength to cause pressure from the LOS, cover a TE downfield or change directions in space by a SSLB in a 3-4.

Using these measurables and their best numbers at either the combine or campus workouts, I came up with only 4 prospects!

Winners

Anthony Spencer - 6027, 261, 4.69, 1.56, 7.14, 30 Reps
[View Full Quote]Brian Robison - 6031, 260, 4.67, 1.49, 6.89, 27 reps
Jay Moore - 6046, 274, 4.74, 1.59, 7.19, 26 reps
CJ Ah You - 6036, 274, 4.70, 1.53, 7.06, 26 reps


Losers

Gaines Adams - 6046, 260, 4.64, 1.58, 7.17, 21 reps
Jarvis Moss - 6064, 258 (soaking wet) 4.70, 1.52, 7.21, 16 reps
LaMarr Woodley - 6014, 266, 4.74, 1.65, N/A , 29 reps
Quentin Moses - 6052, 261, 4.75, 1.59, 7.38, 17 reps
Charles Johnson - 6022, 275, 4.75, 1.58, 7.50, 33 reps
Ray McDonald - 6033, 276, 4.88, 1.62, 7.41, never lifted
Victor Abiamiri - 6042, 267, 4.80, 1.56, N/A, 25 reps
Tim Crowder - 6035, 272, 4.69, 1.59, 7.28, 32 reps
Baraka Atkins - 6044, 271, 4.69, 1.56, 7.02, 22 reps
Dan Bazuin - 6027, 266, 4.77, 1.59, 7.09, 25 reps


Very picky I know, but I did give them two chances (combine/campus) to get into my range. Not an exact science for sure, but it did separate the better prospects and shine some light on others. Of course, Adams and Atkins can definitely get stronger, but the others were simply lacking in one form or another. If we could get Jay Moore or Baraka Atkins in say the 4th or 5th round, that would be a steal IMO.


Ok, my work is finished.

Good work.
The only thing I will say about this logic is playmaking ability exemption. If the guy misses out on a couple of measurables, but he is a flat out play-maker, he makes my list based on just getting the job done. (period )