Bruce Campbell? Wow

[Dough Boy]

He is lighting up the combine. 36 1/4 inch reach. 34 reps on the bench. 4.78 unofficial forty. Ripped up body.

Is he the real deal or the next Mike Mamula? I never watched him play at MD? Is he a potential late bloomer like Vernon Davis?

 

[burmafrd]

only started 17 games. So he is rough. Supposedly there are questions about his work ethic, etc. That is why the interviews are frankly a whole lot more imporant then 40 times.

 

[irishwaste]

I'm currently a student at UMD and have seen him play, and I have to say he's not the most impressive guy at LT, especially given his size and athleticism. Also, I worked at a bar last year that a lot of football and bball players frequent, and he was there 3-4 times a week at least, not exactly the attitude you want from a potential first round pick.

I will say that he is an absolute monster to see in person, an absolute mountain of a man, and I do hope for him that when he gets drafted he is able to develop his game in camp and whatnot, because with the right skill and technique he could become a cornerstone LT for whatever team chooses him.

 

[Big Dakota]

I'm currently a student at UMD and have seen him play, and I have to say he's not the most impressive guy at LT, especially given his size and athleticism. Also, I worked at a bar last year that a lot of football and bball players frequent, and he was there 3-4 times a week at least, not exactly the attitude you want from a potential first round pick.

I will say that he is an absolute monster to see in person, an absolute mountain of a man, and I do hope for him that when he gets drafted he is able to develop his game in camp and whatnot, because with the right skill and technique he could become a cornerstone LT for whatever team chooses him.

Ya, college athletes never go to the bar or drink

 

[SLATEmosphere]

Don't get blinded by that. He's a revolving door on the field.

 

[Woods]

IMO, he is the classic boom or bust.

But, I do think he'll get drafted (very) high due to his athletic abilities.

Welcome to Oakland, Bruce.

 

[Dough Boy]

IMO, he is the classic boom or bust.

But, I do think he'll get drafted (very) high due to his athletic abilities.

Welcome to Oakland, Bruce.

Either he or taylor mays to oakland. Campbell passes the eye ball test no doubt. I have not seen much film on him, but what I've read is not that impressive. That being said, he could be a classic late bloomer. I do recall many on this board saying that merriman was a work out wonder.

Drafting 27, I do not think it is out of realm for us to pick him up based on potential and projection. I'm 50/50 on this guy. I will say this, I love gritty more than pretty when it comes to OL and DL.

 

[Woods]

Either he or taylor mays to oakland. Campbell passes the eye ball test no doubt. I have not seen much film on him, but what I've read is not that impressive. That being said, he could be a classic late bloomer. I do recall many on this board saying that merriman was a work out wonder.

Drafting 27, I do not think it is out of realm for us to pick him up based on potential and projection. I'm 50/50 on this guy. I will say this, I love gritty more than pretty when it comes to OL and DL.

i think there is a real chance that campbell goes to oakland. they need an OT, and we all know what al davis likes.

i think the chance of campbell falling to 27 is pretty remote, imo.

as for mays, i don't think the cowboys would draft him in Round 1. as i understand, we have him categorized as a lb, not a safety.

 

[Dough Boy]

i think there is a real chance that campbell goes to oakland. they need an OT, and we all know what al davis likes.

i think the chance of campbell falling to 27 is pretty remote, imo.

as for mays, i don't think the cowboys would draft him in Round 1. as i understand, we have him categorized as a lb, not a safety.

Maybe its just me, but I think Mays is perfect for our ILB next to James. Donnie Edwards was not that big, and he did well in a Wade based 3-4. I think Mays game is more suited for ILB or WLB in a 4-3 than FS or SS. In the old NFL he would be a perfect in the box SS. Today, SS have more coverage concerns than a few years ago.

I like Mays at ILB in a year. This coming season, he can take over for Carpenter as the nickle LB. I think Mays is a comparable size to Kevin Barnet. 6"3' 230 lbs for Mays and KB was 6"3' 239. KB played saftey early at UT (Vols) before moving to LB.

 

[DaBoys4Life]

works out like tarzan plays like jane.

 

[TheCount]

Maybe its just me, but I think Mays is perfect for our ILB next to James. Donnie Edwards was not that big, and he did well in a Wade based 3-4. I think Mays game is more suited for ILB or WLB in a 4-3 than FS or SS. In the old NFL he would be a perfect in the box SS. Today, SS have more coverage concerns than a few years ago.

I like Mays at ILB in a year. This coming season, he can take over for Carpenter as the nickle LB. I think Mays is a comparable size to Kevin Barnet. 6"3' 230 lbs for Mays and KB was 6"3' 239. KB played saftey early at UT (Vols) before moving to LB.

Interesting idea, but I still think he won't be there for us to even consider that little experiment.

 

[JonCJG]

Some still have Bruce Campbell low on the board

Posted by Mike Florio on February 27, 2010 3:37 PM ET

Despite the eye-popping 4.78-second 40-yard dash generated by non-donut-eating Bruce Campbell in the donut run and his 34 reps in the 225-pound bench press, Campbell isn't a lock to be taken in the top ten.

He's not even a lock to be taken in round one.

One league source tells us that multiple teams have applied a round-four grade on Campbell, based on evaluation of his college game film. Another league source described Campbell's game film as "terrible."

The dynamic immediately brings to mind Jets linebacker Vernon Gholston. The Jets fell in love with his physique and his non-football feats, and they ignored a set of 2007 game tapes in which he disappeared for long stretches. The thinking by many -- that a player destined to be great in the NFL is always great in the college game -- has been confirmed by Gholston's NFL career to date.

 

[burmafrd]

This is exactly the problem with the Combine. The measurements and drills are nothing but a SUPPLEMENT to game film. You are a total moron if you ignore game film showing the guy is not very good and then draft him high because he does well in the underwear olympics.