Woods
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I've been considering whether the gap, according to the various draft sites, in the overall ranking between Sintim and Sidbury is warrented. I've tried to do a back of the envelope type analysis below.
First, based on Combine numbers and measureables from sportsline.com,
Clint Sintim 6'-3", 249 lbs, Virginia
4.75 40, 34.5 Vertical, 1.58 10-yard dash, 9' 11" Broad Jump, 4.40 Shuttle, 7.37 Cone (I don't have Bench numbers for Sintim.)
Lawrence Sidbury 6'-3", 267 lbs, Richmond
4.53 - 4.57 40, 28x Bench, 35 Vertical, 1.53 10-yard dash, 10' Broad Jump, 4.43 Shuttle, 7.45 Cone
Sibury's 40 was the fastest time by a DE at the Combine, and Sidbury's 28 reps were the 3rd best of all the DEs at the Combine.
Then, based on production
Sintim in 2008 playing LB
11 sacks, 13 TKL, 70 tackles
Sidbury in 2008 playing DE
11.5 sacks, 20 TFL, 56 tackles
Of course, Sintim's level of competition was much greater than Sidbury's. And Sintim's 11 sacks is nothing to sneeze at, esp given the level of competition. I believe that Sintim's 11 sacks were among the highest, if not the highest, for any LB from a top program.
After reading all the press clippings, etc. Sidbury's most significant weaknesses include that as a DE he lacks sufficient size (only 6' 3") and is an easier target to run against (at only 267 lbs). At times he has to go around blockers given his size disadvantage versus opposing OTs.
On the other hand, as a 34 OLB, his size is actually advantageous weighing nearly 270 lbs (and running a 4.53 40).
Now, I suppose you have to give Sintim the overall advantage in that even though he may not play well in space, and is basically a rush linebacker, in that he has proven himself versus elite competition as a rush linebacker.
That said, I don't see the gap between Sidbury and Sintim as 2 rounds. Specfically, Sintim going top of the 2nd and Sidbury going in the 4th round. In fact, Sidbury may even be more versatile than Sintim in the pros given Sidbury's size advantage.
Even though Sintim could go in the top of the 2nd, I think that Sidbury can go mid/late in the 2nd or very early 3rd round. I think drafting Sidbury in the 4th round would be a bargain.
Opinions?
First, based on Combine numbers and measureables from sportsline.com,
Clint Sintim 6'-3", 249 lbs, Virginia
4.75 40, 34.5 Vertical, 1.58 10-yard dash, 9' 11" Broad Jump, 4.40 Shuttle, 7.37 Cone (I don't have Bench numbers for Sintim.)
Lawrence Sidbury 6'-3", 267 lbs, Richmond
4.53 - 4.57 40, 28x Bench, 35 Vertical, 1.53 10-yard dash, 10' Broad Jump, 4.43 Shuttle, 7.45 Cone
Sibury's 40 was the fastest time by a DE at the Combine, and Sidbury's 28 reps were the 3rd best of all the DEs at the Combine.
Then, based on production
Sintim in 2008 playing LB
11 sacks, 13 TKL, 70 tackles
Sidbury in 2008 playing DE
11.5 sacks, 20 TFL, 56 tackles
Of course, Sintim's level of competition was much greater than Sidbury's. And Sintim's 11 sacks is nothing to sneeze at, esp given the level of competition. I believe that Sintim's 11 sacks were among the highest, if not the highest, for any LB from a top program.
After reading all the press clippings, etc. Sidbury's most significant weaknesses include that as a DE he lacks sufficient size (only 6' 3") and is an easier target to run against (at only 267 lbs). At times he has to go around blockers given his size disadvantage versus opposing OTs.
On the other hand, as a 34 OLB, his size is actually advantageous weighing nearly 270 lbs (and running a 4.53 40).
Now, I suppose you have to give Sintim the overall advantage in that even though he may not play well in space, and is basically a rush linebacker, in that he has proven himself versus elite competition as a rush linebacker.
That said, I don't see the gap between Sidbury and Sintim as 2 rounds. Specfically, Sintim going top of the 2nd and Sidbury going in the 4th round. In fact, Sidbury may even be more versatile than Sintim in the pros given Sidbury's size advantage.
Even though Sintim could go in the top of the 2nd, I think that Sidbury can go mid/late in the 2nd or very early 3rd round. I think drafting Sidbury in the 4th round would be a bargain.
Opinions?
