NFL Comparisons for Draft Prospects.

[CanadaBoys]

one of my favourite things to do before the draft is to look at who the draft prospects are compared to in terms of current NFL players. I know it's meaningless and more of a matter of opinion, but it's interesting to see who the "experts" see the prospects as being similar too...

some of this years I found:

D. Johnson - Kendrell Bell (in game), Boss Baily (physically)
B. Edwards - Chris Chambers
M. Williams - Keyshawn (i think he's a bit faster, but good comparison)
A. Rolle - Marcus Trufant
S. Merriman - Terrell Suggs, John Abraham
M. Spears - Michael Strahan (WHAT? I think not)
T. Williamson - Ashley Lelie
M. Clayton - Hines Ward, Steve Smith/Troy Brown
A. Barron - Walter Jones
E. James - Simeon Rice
D. Pollack - Patrick Kerney


Just a few names we are often conneted to, or would be interested in.

[Rack Bauer]

D. Pollack - Patrick Kerney

Of course Pollack has to be compared to Kerney, cuz they're both white. It's not possible that a white person's abilities can be compared to the abilities of a black person.

Dang that gets annoying. It's like "Hey a tall WR... he reminds me of Ed McCaffrey".


/end rant.

[AsthmaField]

Originally Posted by Rack

Of course Pollack has to be compared to Kerney, cuz they're both white. It's not possible that a white person's abilities can be compared to the abilities of a black person.

Dang that gets annoying. It's like "Hey a tall WR... he reminds me of Ed McCaffrey".


/end rant.

What get me is the unending comparisons between players simply because they went to the same university.

The clincher for me was when I heard someone say that Merriman reminded them of Randy White. I suppose because they both went to Maryland.

[InmanRoshi]

I often see Demarcus Ware compared to Jason Taylor. I guess its two undersized upfield speed rushers coming from small schools.

[ghst187]

D. Johnson - Roy Williams if he played LB
B. Edwards - David Terrell, maybe a little more NFL potential but nearly the same WR in college
M. Williams - Roy Williams, I think MW will have similar rookie impact
A. Rolle - he's bigger than Trufant and more of a playmaker, Antoine Winfield if he plays CB. Both make plays, great in run support, always around the ball.
S. Merriman - a freakish athlete that may or may not be a great NFL football player
M. Spears - something between Julius Peppers and Leon Lett, Kenechi Udeze?
T. Williamson - Nate Burleson
M. Clayton - Hines Ward, Steve Smith/Troy Brown yes but Terry Glenn also with better RAC and less frequently injured
A. Barron - Flozell Adams with quicker feet?
E. James - Terrell Suggs, risk factor-wise
D. Pollack - Grant Wistrom, undoubtedly

Jonathan Goddard - S Merriman with more collegiate production
J Bullocks - Ed Reed
Poole - Burnt Toast
A Perkins - Dante Hall PR, very average CB. Maybe he should try FS?
Nugent - Grammatica minus the annoying behavior
Maurice Clarett - grocery store stockboy
B Parcells - manboobs
Jerry Jones - Donald Trump plus Joan Rivers' face stretching and surgeries

[Qwickdraw]

Originally Posted by ghst187

Poole - Burnt Toast

Tony Dixon, huh?

[ghst187]

Originally Posted by Qwickdraw

Tony Dixon, huh?

that's what I should've said...forgot all about him

[StonetheCrow77]

DJ reminds me of Urlacher... both athletic and fast side line to side line... long frame and arms... big play potential, but doesn't take on blocks well...

Barron - Chris Samuels... up and down player that lacks passion... looks the part, but doesn't always play that way...

Spears - Lett does nice, but I'm not sure he's that talented... Kevin Williams, maybe...

[ghettogandhi]

Originally Posted by CanadaBoys

one of my favourite things to do before the draft is to look at who the draft prospects are compared to in terms of current NFL players. I know it's meaningless and more of a matter of opinion, but it's interesting to see who the "experts" see the prospects as being similar too...

some of this years I found:

D. Johnson - Kendrell Bell (in game), Boss Baily (physically)
B. Edwards - Chris Chambers ( Roy williams)
M. Williams - Keyshawn (chris carter)
A. Rolle - Marcus Trufant (samari Rolle)
S. Merriman - Terrell Suggs, John Abraham excellent comparison
M. Spears - Michael Strahan -not really impressed with spears
T. Williamson - Ashley Lelie
M. Clayton - Hines Ward, Steve Smith/Troy Brown
A. Barron - Walter Jones
E. James - Simeon Rice- dont think erasmus will be as good as simeon
[View Full Quote]D. Pollack - Patrick Kerney- if Pollack is as good then he will be a steal at 20


Just a few names we are often conneted to, or would be interested in.

pretty good analysis- I added a few names above

[junk]

Originally Posted by StonetheCrow77

Spears - Lett does nice, but I'm not sure he's that talented... Kevin Williams, maybe...

I'd take a Kevin Williams.

[Nors]

Pollack - Tedy Bruschi
Merriman - Haley
Frye - Rothsburger
Benson - Blair Thomas
Mike Williams - Alvin Harper
Odell Thurman - Ray Lewis
Matt Jones - Mamula
Sproles - Dunn
Clayton - Harrison
Spears - Seymour
DJ - LT
Elton Brown - Larry Allen
Ruud - Ted Johnson
Boley - Darren Woodson

[ghettogandhi]

Originally Posted by Nors

Pollack - Tedy Bruschi
Merriman - Haley
Frye - Rothsburger
Benson - Blair Thomas- that is unfair
Mike Williams - Alvin Harper- wow- you are a cruel one arent you
Odell Thurman - Ray Lewis- quite bold
Matt Jones - Mamula- ridiculous
Sproles - Dunn- maybe
Clayton - Harrison- nice-
Spears - Seymour- one can only dream
DJ - LT- completely off based and not from this planet
Elton Brown - Larry Allen - he may be good-definitely a raw talent but not that good
Ruud - Ted Johnson
Boley - Darren Woodson

- wow -wouldnt that be nice

Nors I think your vision has temporarily left you after the mentally exhausting debate over Howard and Pryce earlier today-

[StonetheCrow77]

Originally Posted by junk

I'd take a Kevin Williams.

Me too, me too...

[Nors]

Originally Posted by ghettogandhi

- wow -wouldnt that be nice

Nors I think your vision has temporarily left you after the mentally exhausting debate over Howard and Pryce earlier today-

The force is strong in me - The Pryce debate has invigorated me! I stand by my comparisons posted here and totally ready to merit any and all discussions!

[BrAinPaiNt]

Originally Posted by Nors

Pollack - Tedy Bruschi
Merriman - Haley
Frye - Rothsburger
Benson - Blair Thomas
Mike Williams - Alvin Harper
Odell Thurman - Ray Lewis
Matt Jones - Mamula
Sproles - Dunn
Clayton - Harrison
Spears - Seymour
DJ - LT
Elton Brown - Larry Allen
Ruud - Ted Johnson
Boley - Darren Woodson

You could make arguments about those you have chosen, but then again who knows how it turns out.

However one thing on there that I find WAY off base....Mike Williams - Alvin Harper.

Now if you want to say he will only ever be a #2 WR...then I could see the argument....but he is not in the same mold as Harper....Harper was the speed and deep threat guy, Williams is not that guy.

Ok...carry on.