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Woods · 02-26-2007

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Originally Posted by The Realist

He's a complete knucklehead.

Looks the part of a NT though.

Why's he a knucklehead? Bad rep?

marchetta · 02-26-2007

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Originally Posted by doomsday81

I talked with DE/OLB Dan Bazuin (6-3, 266) from Central Michigan today and he singled out the Cowboys as showing the most interest in him so far.

Dan Bazuin DE Central Michigan

STRENGTHS
Dan is a big strong kid who is faster than he is quick. He shows a good first step off the line and does as excellent job at the point of attack. The game comes easy to Dan. He has a variety of pass rush moves and understands how to set up an O-lineman to make an impact play at the important time in a game. He understands situational football and shows leadership skills along with being a good teammate. Dan reminds me a lot of Howie Long former D-lineman for the Oakland/Los Angeles /Anaheim/Oakland/”whatever else you want to call them” Raiders.

NEEDS TO IMPROVE
The level of competition will affect his draft position. Not as far as I’m concerned.

TALENT BOARD ROUND: 1
Let’s add it all up. No character issues, plays every down, might run as fast as 4.50 to 4.60 in the forty, good strength with a build that can add weight easily, a variety of pass rush moves, strong at the point of attack. Now you tell me, are you going to downgrade all of that because of the level of competition?! That’s like downgrading Dwight Freeney because he was not tall enough. It’s just plain stupid! A player is a player. If you don’t think that Dan will improve and get better than he is right now, then you should not be in the business. Dan projects to be at least as good as Grant Wistrom (DE Seattle Seahawks) and he was taken in the first round. I’m not sure that I have seen a faster DE come out in the draft in a long time. I have seen quicker DE’s, but not faster. Dan can run a lot of players down from behind and that, combined with his ability to handle the point of attack, should be enough to drop him into the first round; however, I’m sure it won’t. I know how this stuff works and we are all destined to see Dan rated as a second or third rounder or maybe even later. Just tell yourself this when your favorite team drafts this kid. You just got first round talent and a kid who might very well wind up in the Pro Bowl before a lot of others picked ahead of him. He will never stop working to get better than he is right now. I call him Dan (The Man) Bazuin because he was “the man” his team counted on to make a play and for leadership.

- Drew Boylhart (thehuddlereport.com)

Crown Royal · 02-26-2007

I'm kinda surprised to hear what Wade said about Carpenter. If I recall, no one really thought much of Carpenter's pass rush skills, rather his ability to play in space, stop the run, etc. Not that he wasn't a good blitzer, I just don't think he has ever been viewed as a pass rush specialist.

Of course, Phillips defense is more about his players running forward than backward, so I guess everyone is gonna have to learn to rush the passer.

doomsday81 · 02-26-2007

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Originally Posted by theogt

I thought it was becoming apparent that we're going to draft a 'tweener, but not in the first round. Most of the guys we're looking at are 2nd/3rd rounders.

Mike Mayock and Rick Spielman (VP of player personnel for Minnesota) told me this is the worst DE/OLB draft they've seen in a long time. Mayock told me there's no DeMarcus Ware, Kamerion Wimbley or Manny Lawson in this draft. Every single person I spoke to thinks Jarvis Moss is a 4-3 end, not a 3-4 OLB. It's a much deeper draft at inside linebacker, a position that was weak last year. Plus, every player like Spencer, Woodley, Moses and Moss said they prefer to play with their hand down and didn't seem to excited about switching to OLB. Jay Moore is one guy to watch. He's a player people think can make the switch and could be a nice pick in the third round area. I don't think you'll see a lot of 3-4 teams draft the DE/OLB guys high this year. At least that was the thinking at the Combine.

Also, a lot of people were talking about that Durrant kid from Hampton as being a real under-the-radar player. I can't say I know that much about him because my film on players just arrived today but his name came up a lot when I asked people about a possible sleeper.

The most common name I heard was LaRon Landry. Teams are drooling over him. Landry and Calvin Johnson are the two players most personnel guys think are the safest, can't miss prospects in this draft.

doomsday81 · 02-26-2007

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Originally Posted by Woods

Why's he a knucklehead? Bad rep?

I don't know much about him on a personal level but I will say he could barely speak. Looked like he wanted to kill someone, which is always nice, but didn't appear to be the brighest guy in the world. And if anyone knows Chuck Amato, that's not a big surprise.

Sam I Am · 02-26-2007

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Originally Posted by Hostile

Aaron Rouse, S Va Tech (More than one personnel person said he could be the steal of this year's draft)

Let me quote:

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Originally Posted by nfldraftcountdown.com

Has trouble controlling his emotions.

Thats not a good sign! Besides, he is a free safey/tweener like Roy Williams. I don't understand why the Cowboys would pick him...

The Realist · 02-26-2007

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Originally Posted by Woods

Why's he a knucklehead? Bad rep?

Spit at official and one other incident.

Can't remember what it was.

rojan · 02-26-2007

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Originally Posted by Hostile

Doomsday81 asked me to post this for him from his notes at the Comine. Said much of this from Wade Phillips was friendly "off the record" shooting the bull.

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Bobby Carpenter is going to get unleashed. Phillips smiled everytime he mentioned his name. Said he liked him coming out of college when he was scouting him for the Chargers. Didn't say it but got the feeling he thought Carpenter was misused last year. Mentioned more than once his ability to rush off the edge and get to the QB.
He and Parcells are close. Tuna told Wade to call him anytime regarding anything and told him the Cowboys have as much talent as any team in the NFL right now.
Phillips said his 3-4 is nothing like what was being run last year. Got the impression he thought players weren't always utilized to the best of their abilities. Said quarterbacks are going to see a new animal this year and mentioned Roy Williams blitzing a lot more. Also got the impression they are looking hard at bringing in a young stud at safety.

The following players mentioned the Cowboys when asked, "Which teams seem to be showing the most interst in you so far?" Granted this doesn't mean anything but letting you know just as an FYI.

Dan Bazuin, DE/OLB Central Michigan

Aaron Rouse, S Va Tech (More than one personnel person said he could be the steal of this year's draft)

Aundra Allison, WR East Carolina

Tank Tyler, NT NC State (Most physically impressive player I saw at the Combine)

Brian Robison, DE Texas

Jay Moore, DE/OLB Nebraska (Some people really love this guy)

Stewart Bradley OLB Nebraska

Awsome!!! Thanks alot guys!!!

Hostile · 02-26-2007

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Originally Posted by nyc

Let me quote: Thats not a good sign! Besides, he is a free safey/tweener like Roy Williams. I don't understand why the Cowboys would pick him...

The info provided doesn't say the Cowboys are interested in him. It says that the player has that feeling or interpretation of who showed the most interest. That doesn't mean the player is right.

Sam I Am · 02-26-2007

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Originally Posted by Hostile

The info provided doesn't say the Cowboys are interested in him. It says that the player has that feeling or interpretation of who showed the most interest. That doesn't mean the player is right.

Smile. Then I guess this guy won't get drafted.

InmanRoshi · 02-26-2007

One thing I like about Bazuin is he had to compete against Joe Staley in practice everyday, and I think Joe Staley is going to play left tackle in this league for a long time.

doomsday81 · 02-26-2007

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Originally Posted by nyc

Let me quote: Thats not a good sign! Besides, he is a free safey/tweener like Roy Williams. I don't understand why the Cowboys would pick him...

I'm not saying the Cowboys will draft him. I got the info from some personnel guys who really like him. I wouldn't live and die by NFL Draft Countdown. Also, your scouting report isn't what I was hearing. People told me Rouse is a physical player but can also cover a lot of ground. "Playmaker" was used to describe him by a lot of people. Again, I haven't really broken down tape yet so this isn't my opinion. It's just the buzz from Indy and let me repeat, NO ONE said Dallas would draft him. HE said Dallas has shown a lot of interest.

Hostile · 02-26-2007

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Originally Posted by nyc

Smile. Then I guess this guy won't get drafted.

If it helps you sleep at night. Best laugh I've had all day. Thanks.

Cowboy Junkie · 02-26-2007

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Originally Posted by doomsday81

I'm not saying the Cowboys will draft him. I got the info from some personnel guys who really like him. I wouldn't live and die by NFL Draft Countdown. Also, your scouting report isn't what I was hearing. People told me Rouse is a physical player but can also cover a lot of ground. "Playmaker" was used to describe him by a lot of people. Again, I haven't really broken down tape yet so this isn't my opinion. It's just the buzz from Indy and let me repeat, NO ONE said Dallas would draft him. HE said Dallas has shown a lot of interest.

Thanks for the Info Doomsday

Hostile · 02-26-2007

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Originally Posted by InmanRoshi

One thing I like about Bazuin is he had to compete against Joe Staley in practice everyday, and I think Joe Staley is going to play left tackle in this league for a long time.

Back to an actual football topic.

That is a very good point IR. I like his size and speed. I'm interested though on where we'd project to take him. I kind of doubt we'd go round 1. Would they roll the dice in the 2nd?