Matt Miller: Scout notebook 3/10/17

[jcollins28]

Okoye was not soft. Don't get nick like Nightmare for being soft.

Soft could be another description for fragile...

 

[BAT]

Soft could be another description for fragile...

The Nigerian Nightmare was not fragile, he ran thru tacklers like a derailed freight train. That Atwater hit was ONE hit in all the years that Okoye dominated in AFC west.

 

[jcollins28]

The Nigerian Nightmare was not fragile, he ran thru tacklers like a derailed freight train. That Atwater hit was ONE hit in all the years that Okoye dominated in AFC west.

You realize he retired because of multiple injuries? He had a great powerful running style but his body couldn't withstand that abuse. In all fairness I don't think anyone could. He actually lives pretty close to me and is well liked in the community. He's a good guy and looks like he could play linebacker to this day.

 

[BAT]

You realize he retired because of multiple injuries? He had a great powerful running style but his body couldn't withstand that abuse. In all fairness I don't think anyone could. He actually lives pretty close to me and is well liked in the community. He's a good guy and looks like he could play linebacker to this day.

Having injuries doesn't mean you are soft or fragile. Argument is inane. Christian Okoye was a juggernaut of a RB with his speed and size. No one who tackled him ever used soft or fragile to describe him.

No one called Earl Campbell neither soft nor or fragile and he had similar punishing running style and similar length in playing career.

 

[jcollins28]

Having injuries doesn't mean you are soft or fragile. Argument is inane. Christian Okoye was a juggernaut of a RB with his speed and size. No one who tackled him ever used soft or fragile to describe him.

No one called Earl Campbell neither soft nor or fragile and he had similar punishing running style and similar length in playing career.

He played six season and battled various injuries every year. He also only went over 1,000 yards in two seasons. He had a lingering knee issue along with other injuries that finally made him hang it up. Call it what you want but he got hurt a lot.

 

[manster4ever]

5 Names to Know

5. Tight End George Kittle, Iowa

One of the more impressive pass-catchers at the combine just so happens to be one of the best blockers, too.

Iowa's George Kittle rocked the track with a 4.52 time at almost 6'4" and 247 pounds. He also added a 35-inch vertical jump and 11-foot broad. Those numbers are insane for a big tight end. Kittle is a bit raw, and the Iowa offense never featured him as a receiver, but his testing is good enough to get him a look in the middle rounds.

4. Safety Obi Melifonwu, UConn

When you're 6'4", 224 pounds and you run a 4.40 time in the 40 and broad jump 11'9", teams are going to stand up and take notice.

Obi Melifonwu parlayed an excellent week at the Senior Bowl and a great combine into a huge move up my board this week. He's now ranked in Round 2 after being a Round 3 player when the season ended. One scout I spoke to in Indianapolis believes Melifonwu will go in the first round when it's all said and done.



3. Wide Receiver Zay Jones, East Carolina

Zay Jones isn't the biggest (6'2", 201 lbs) or fastest (4.45s), but his agility and hands are very nice. That was on display at the combine the same as it was at the Senior Bowl.

In Indy, he turned heads with his ability to snag the ball, his smooth transitions in routes and his 11'1" broad jump and 4.01-second 20-yard shuttle. Those are top-50 player numbers when combined with his on-field traits.



2. Safety Josh Jones, North Carolina State

At 6'1 1/2" and 220 pounds, Josh Jones impressed with 4.41 speed and the hips to turn and attack the ball in the air. His film looked top 100 and his workouts backed that up.

Jones is getting lost a little in a very deep safety class, but his name should start to heat up as the draft gets closer. With his overall size and athleticism, it wouldn't be a surprise to see Jones sneak into Round 2 over more well-known players like Eddie Jackson of Alabama.



1. Edge-Rusher Jordan Willis, Kansas State

There were a lot of impressive showings at the combine, but you could easily say Jordan Willis had the best day of any player at any position. When your numbers compare to guys like Von Miller, you're doing pretty good.

Willis is a classic pre-draft riser following a great week at the Senior Bowl and a strong combine showing. He has an outside shot to go Round 1 now.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...-buzz-on-every-nfl-team-as-free-agency-begins

Thanks...good stuff. Very relieved it's a deep safety class, as we need to take at least one and hope Heath and Frazier can both step up as well. Jones is solid, but unspectacular so I do think we need another safety...maybe in the 2nd or 3rd round.