Meet Your New LG Bill Nagy

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Bill NagyNo.*61*****Dallas Cowboys
Center / Guard
Personal information
Date of birth: October 26, 1987
Place of birth: Hudson, Ohio
Height:*6*ft*3*in (1.91*m)
Weight:*318*lb (144*kg)
Career information
College: Wisconsin
NFL Draft: 2011 / Round: 7 / Pick: 252

Positives: Hard-working, team player with the typical Wisconsin toughness. Possesses initial burst off the snap and the foot quickness to pull and trap effectively. Reaches the second level quickly, gives good effort to reach linebackers on run plays. Uses quickness and correct angles to wall off defenders to open holes inside. Fair anchor in pass protection, uses footwork, agility and technique to mirror.



Negatives: Played right guard, may be a center only for many teams because of his lack of bulk. Rarely a regular starter, mostly filled in due to injuries. Does not hit second-level targets consistently, dives at their feet instead of taking them on. Positional zone blocker, lacks great strength so stronger defenders can shed on the move. Lowers his head while engaged, veteran defensive lineman will know how to get under his pads and take him into the backfield.



--Chad Reuter

(pre-draft)
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1117808/bill-nagy

Here’s what one scout told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: "There’s just no reason why he can’t come to an NFL team and be a center-guard for at minimum four years, Every time he went into a game he played well. Between that kid and that coach there’s something going on. They don’t talk him up. They don’t seem to think he’s much of a prospect, but the tape to me shows different. I don’t get why he didn’t start at center or guard."

At the Wisconsin Pro Day, Nagy shined. He hit 26 reps on the bench press and opened scout's eyes.

Starting on the Wisconsin line last year would have vaulted Nagy to a much higher draft position. But he got stuck behind some good players.
Nagy was the odd-man-out for the deepest offensive line in the country. He had a shot to win a starting job at right guard heading into the season but lost out to Kevin Zeitler — one of the top interior lineman in the Big Ten. And as for the center position? Some scouts say Peter Konz was the best O-lineman the Badgers had last season (including Carimi and Moffitt). Nagy wasn’t slighted. He played behind some of the best lineman in college football.


http://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2011/5/8/2158922/2011-cowboys-draft-bill-nagy#66796823

Hudson Houck was pleasantly surprised by Bill Nagy when things started to go wrong.

"There are a lot of things you can't coach, and one of them is recovery," Houck told me after a recent Cowboys practice. "This guy can get into kind of an awkward position and still figure out a way to get the job done. And that's important, because you want to teach good technique, but not everything always goes according to plan on that field."

Rookie offensive lineman Bill Nagy has been impressive during the preseason.
Things didn't go exactly according to Nagy's plan at Wisconsin. As a junior, he got into a moped accident and suffered serious injuries that cost him playing time and, ultimately, his spot in the Badgers' starting lineup. He started only a handful of games as a senior last year, and much of the action he did see was as an extra tight end near the goal line and in short-yardage situations. Once a top line prospect, he headed into the NFL draft not knowing what to expect.

"I went into the process understanding that, at first, it wasn't likely that I was going to get drafted, but that I could get an opportunity," Nagy said. "And then I performed fairly well at my pro day and some more opportunities started opening up."

http://espn.go.com/blog/nfceast/print?id=29875

"We knew he could run and we knew he competed, but there's stuff about a player you can't know until you get him into your camp," Houck said. "He's a real smart player, got a lot of savvy and knows how to play the game. He played in a real tough conference against some real serious competition, and I think that shows up. He's got a lot of high-level experience, even though he may not have had an opportunity play as much in college as some others."
"I feel good about him," Houck said. "He's been very impressive."

This hopefully will turn out to be as good a 7th round pick as Jay Ratliff. I think we found a diamond in the rough with this guy.
 

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good info, the thing that stood out to me was the suggestion that his coach had a problem with him and i know from experience that just kills your shot at anything no matter how hard you work.

the fact that he will be starting for us tells me there may be something to this and while it may have sucked for him it may work out very well for the team. if he pans out major kudos will be deserved for our scouting department for this one
 

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I'm sorry, but we need to cut this guy. No way can he ever be a leader. What are the coaches thinking? I mean, he WEARS HIS HAT BACKWARDS for crying out loud!

Nirvana;4075317 said:
 

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AMERICAS_FAN;4075341 said:
I'm sorry, but we need to cut this guy. No way can he ever be a leader. What are the coaches thinking? I mean, he WEARS HIS HAT BACKWARDS for crying out loud!
:laugh2:

YEAH and getting serious injuries with a moped is like being bludgeoned to death with a wiffle bat!



:lmao:
 

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Nirvana;4075349 said:
:laugh2:

YEAH and getting serious injuries with a moped is like being bludgeoned to death with a wiffle bat!



:lmao:

Did you see that beer and vodka he's holding? I don't know. Maybe that shot was taken in Cabo. Jamie Dukes better get on this story and speculate how Romo and Witten might be partying in the next room.
 

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We seem to have found a ground game. It's all working for me. Congrats to ALL of the youngsters who have come in here and taken over starter positions. Maybe they just didn't know any better? Maybe nobody told them; Hey, you can't do that.

:starspin
 

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I'm nervous to see this new Oline group bs the Jets but if they work out and turn into a solid group then good golly miss molly we are going to have a very good Oline for years to come. All Hail Jason Garrett.
 

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pupulehaole;4075465 said:
I'm nervous to see this new Oline group bs the Jets but if they work out and turn into a solid group then good golly miss molly we are going to have a very good Oline for years to come. All Hail Jason Garrett.

The Jets game will be a test, no doubt about it. We should thank Rex ahead of time for throwing the kitchen sink at them. After that game we will talk again, I am certain. What I am less certain of, is if it will be elation or dread.

We shall see. :cool:
 

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Ive always liked OL from Wisconsin. something about Wisconsin lineman that really make them successful. I have no stats to back this up nor proof by link.....but for some reason It seems to me that Wisconsin lineman, whether high draft picks, late round picks or Free Agent pick ups.....seem to be really good, at least starting NFL lineman.

Am I crazy or is there some truth to that. anyone have any stats or proof to this?
 

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There were rumors that the O Line coach at Wisconsin was not a big fan of his after the moped thing. Yeah it was dumb but to treat the kid like he did afterwards, basically hurting his chances at being drafted, really sucks. POS.

Laugh at the part where the scouting report talked about lack of bulk (he weighs 318) and strength problems. I wonder if that scout was a friend of the coach.
 

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jchap;4075472 said:
His tragic Moped accident:

Seen that...classic.


Nagy was actually hit by a car running a light - I've been on a motorcycle and a bicycle in that position, doesn't really matter how cool your ride is, the car and the pavement are indifferent.
 

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Nagy hurting but still contributing to UW's winning mix
By Jeff Potrykus of the Journal Sentinel
Oct. 2, 2009

....Reporters who have been around this UW team since last spring sensed the players were embarrassed by what happened in 2008, determined to learn from their mistakes and that there appeared to be a good vibe in the locker room......
Nagy’s selfless attitude is the latest example, at least in my view.

Nagy missed all of preseason camp and UW’s first two games while recovering from wrist and foot injuries suffered in a moped accident. He finally played against Wofford, 29 plays, and hoped to get even more work last week against Michigan State.

But after trying to go through a grueling Tuesday practice, Nagy realized his level of play was below that of sophomore Kevin Zeitler, who had started the first three games.

After reviewing the practice video with offensive line coach Bob Bostad, Nagy told his position coach he wasn’t ready. Zeitler started last week against the Spartans and Nagy didn’t play.

...Yet he has placed his needs and goals aside for the betterment of the team. He isn't about to complain about his situation.

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/63307617.html
 

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"We knew he could run and we knew he competed, but there's stuff about a player you can't know until you get him into your camp," Houck said. "He's a real smart player, got a lot of savvy and knows how to play the game. He played in a real tough conference against some real serious competition, and I think that shows up. He's got a lot of high-level experience, even though he may not have had an opportunity play as much in college as some others."
"I feel good about him," Houck said. "He's been very impressive."

This hopefully will turn out to be as good a 7th round pick as Jay Ratliff. I think we found a diamond in the rough with this guy.

Makes one wonder who drafted Brewster out of Ball State, and why, doesn't it.
 

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FLcowboy;4075925 said:
Makes one wonder who drafted Brewster out of Ball State, and why, doesn't it.

for those that praise the drafting of Nagy and Arkin, you have to wonder what they were looking at when they drafted Brewster and Young.
 

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burmafrd;4075935 said:
for those that praise the drafting of Nagy and Arkin, you have to wonder what they were looking at when they drafted Brewster and Young.

Easy, Wade Phillips was looking for offensive lineman that his defense could beat. It's it obvious? ;)
 

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nyc;4075948 said:
Easy, Wade Phillips was looking for offensive lineman that his defense could beat. It's it obvious? ;)


Now that makes sense.
 

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I'm nervous for the young guys but I'm definately excited to see the changes. I think there is a whole lot of potential with this o-line now and I'm very happy to see that.
 

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FLcowboy;4075925 said:
Makes one wonder who drafted Brewster out of Ball State, and why, doesn't it.

Maybe Wade heard he liked cupcakes so he thought he'd fit right in.
 

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burmafrd;4075476 said:
There were rumors that the O Line coach at Wisconsin was not a big fan of his after the moped thing. Yeah it was dumb but to treat the kid like he did afterwards, basically hurting his chances at being drafted, really sucks. POS.

Laugh at the part where the scouting report talked about lack of bulk (he weighs 318) and strength problems. I wonder if that scout was a friend of the coach.

That jumped out at me too. How do you call a 318lb a player who lacks bulk? :huh:
 
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