NFL Draft Prospect: Sinorice Moss

[RealCowboyfan]

SINORICE MOSS

Height:: 5-8
Weight:: 190
40 Yard Dash:: 4.38
Verticle Jump:: 42

STRENGTHS:: -

War Room analysis
Hands: Shows above-average hands but must become more consistent. Catches passes over his n>head, away from his body and on the run. Adjusts well to bad passes. Doesn't always make the tough catch. Grade: 7.8.
Patterns: Excels against n>zone coverage. Is quick, crisp and smooth. Reaches full speed in a hurry and snaps out of breaks swiftly to separate from cornerbacks. Gets bumped off his route easily by physical cornerbacks. Grade: 7.9.
Run after catch: Has phenomenal speed. Catches passes in stride and at full speed. Is explosive and capable of scoring on every touch. Shows great vision, quickness and change-of-direction skills. Grade: 8.2.
Release: Shows great initial burst and speed but struggles to negate jams. Must become more physical, more of a fighter. Can survive on speed alone but will be hard to stop if he learns how to beat jams. Grade: 7.6.
Blocking: Gets pushed around by defensive backs but showed a bit more toughness in '05. Is willing to mix it up from time to time. Must be willing to cut block defenders or risk getting run over. Grade: 7.6.
Bottom line: Moss might be the fastest prospect in the '06 draft. He is not as highly touted as his brother Santana but shares the same tremendous speed and game-breaking capability. Sinorice is lightning-quick and accelerates with a good burst. He has tremendous upside as a slot receiver who can stretch the field and make plays after the catch. Expect him to be selected early in the second round or possibly late in the first.


NEWS Moss had an unofficial 4.38 at the Combine and didn’t run at the Hurricanes' March 4 pro day workout, but he did show a 42-inch vertical jump and looked very good in position drills and fielding punts. -- War Room scouts.-sportingnews.com

Highlights::
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...235956&q=canes

Updates::
http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/player_main.asp?sport=NFL&id=3617

Article::
http://www.sptimes.com/2004/09/23/Sports/Rivalry__revelry_moti.shtml

 

[Slammin Bran 23]

The highlight link doesnt work .

 

[DallasEast]

Sinorice Moss would be a great pick, but he's another great pick that Dallas would have to move up 10+ slots to take off the board. Just don't see that happening for a WR.

 

[RealCowboyfan]

Santonio Holmes

Height:: 5-10
Weight:: 180
40 Yard Dash::4.34
Verticle Jump:: 39

-Hands: Has good, soft hands. Must improve on catching intermediate passes. Catches passes at full speed and over his n>head. Makes tough catches in traffic. Lets too many balls get to his body. Grade: 8.0.

Patterns: Is an accomplished route-runner. Closes the cushion quickly, separates well. Shows terrific footwork and lower-body strength to make crisp cuts. Stops and starts quickly. Shows a great burst. Grade: 8.3.
Run after catch: Is explosive. Gets upfield immediately after the catch. Is a threat to score on every touch. Always seems to make first defender miss. Shows a second gear in the n>open field. Shows good vision to use blockers well. Grade: 8.3.
Release: Has a small frame. Is adept at sidestepping jams but must learn to use hands better to shed defenders. Shows great initial quickness. Won't be able to outrun NFL cornerbacks to the outside. Must become more patient. Grade: 7.9.
Blocking: Is competitive and willing to work but is limited by his size. Is stronger than he appears but has a short reach. Must use cut blocks to be effective. Must take better angles to defenders. Won't be effective cracking back against linebackers. Grade: 7.8. Bottom line: Holmes is a constant home run threat. Although he didn't put up huge numbers in Ohio State's conservative offense, Holmes has the potential to be an NFL star. His size is sufficient, his speed is explosive and his ability is off the charts. He will need time to develop but immediately will contribute in the return game and as a No. 2 or slot receiver. He should be the first wide receiver selected.-sportingnews.com

Hightlights::
http://media.putfile.com/Holmes-block-for-Ginn

Article::
http://ohiostate.foxsports.scout.com/2/452874.html?refid=400

 

[RealCowboyfan]

Bobby Carpenter

Height:: 6-3
Weight:: 256
40 Yard Dash:: 4.66

-Strengths: Has good speed and size with a frame to add bulk. Shows good body control and change-of-direction skills. Can turn and run with tight ends and running backs in man-to-man coverage. Gets quickly into deep drops in n>zone coverage. Is tough with football smarts and awareness. Takes good angles to the ball, breaks down in pursuit and makes tackles in n>open field. Has experience at end; shows potential as an edge pass rusher. Shows good blitz instincts and a closing pass-rush burst. Is versatile -- can play everywhere at linebacker. Might fit best outside in a 3-4 because of coverage range and pass-rush skills. Works hard. Has a great attitude. Should contribute early on special teams.

Weaknesses: Must get stronger and play with better leverage at the point of attack. Allows blockers to get into body; must learn to use hands and upper-body strength to shed blockers. Recovering after breaking his right ankle in mid-November.
Bottom line: Carpenter has the versatility to back up several positions while he develops an ideal starting spot. While he still must get stronger, his unquestioned work ethic and high character leave little doubt that he will continue to improve. He projects as an early second-round pick.


NEWS
Carpenter decided not to work out at the NFL Combine. Instead, he will allow his broken ankle to heal and take part in Ohio State's pro day March 9.
Carpenter told the Columbus Dispatch he’s confident he’ll be able to do everything required at pro day, though he expects to be sore the next day.
"It feels pretty good," he said. "I could play in a game if I had to. It’s not quite 100 percent, but it’s good enough if I had to play, I really could, I feel." He told the Dispatch he expects to be healed by early April.-sportingnews.com


Profiles:: http://www.fftoolbox.com/nfl_draft/profile_display.cfm?Prospect_ID=655
http://ohiostatebuckeyes.collegesports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/carpenter_bobby00.html

Article:: http://ohiostatebuckeyes.collegesports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/041603aaa.html

 

[DallasEast]

Ditto on Holmes.

 

[Slammin Bran 23]

I wish Moss, but where are you finding these?

 

[DallasEast]

Carpenter should be there at #18.

 

[Eddie]

DE, who's to say which player won't drop? You never know ... it's a weak WR class. Moss or Holmes can wind up in our laps.

We were desperate for a RB two years ago, and Steven Jackson fell in our laps. Though we didn't take him, who would have thought he'd drop so far in the pre-draft reports? He was expected to go in the top 10.

 

[RealCowboyfan]

Manny Lawson

Height:: 6-6
Weight:: 250
40 Yard Dash:: 4.41
Verticle Jump:: 40

-Strengths: Is an outstanding natural athlete with rare speed. Plays bigger than his size would indicate. Is an explosive tackler. As a pass rusher, flies off the edge and shows a great closing burst. Is raw, but continues to develop pass-rush moves. Has steadily matured. Shows the speed to blow past top offensive tackles. Chases down the ball well in pursuit. Shows good instincts, takes good angles to the ball and makes sound n>open-field tackles. Is a demon on special teams. Works hard in the weight room, and shows the potential to add bulk.

Weaknesses: Is undersized. Must strengthen lower body and play with better leverage at the point of attack. Can get overwhelmed against the run. Must learn to use hands better to shed blocks; relies too much on strong upper body.
Bottom line: Lawson is a physical specimen with freakish strength and terrific running and leaping ability. He must polish his all-around game but has unlimited potential. With added bulk, he can be a good every-down end. With his current skills, he also could play outside linebacker in a 3-4 scheme.


NEWS Look for Lawson to go higher in the draft than expected, especially with so many teams switching to a 3-4 scheme and desperately in search of outside linebackers who can rush the passer. Cleveland, New England and Pittsburgh are always searching for guys like Lawson. -- War Room scouts- sportingnews.com

Articles::
http://gopack.collegesports.com/sports/m-track/spec-rel/022004aaa.html

http://www.journalnow.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=WSJ%2FMGArticle%2FWSJ_BasicArticle&c=MGArticle&cid=1031785229688&path=!sports!football!sub!article&s=1037645509262

Profiles::
http://gopack.collegesports.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/lawson_manny00.html
http://www.nfldraftblitz.com/Profiles/mannylawsonprofile.htm
http://www.fftoolbox.com/nfl_draft/profile_display.cfm?Prospect_ID=625

 

[Slammin Bran 23]

RealCowboyfan, can you get one of Chad Jackson?

 

[RealCowboyfan]

CHAD JACKSON

Height:: 6-1
Weight:: 210
40 Yard Dash:: 4.32
Verticle Jump:: 40

-Hands: Shows strong hands and excellent concentration to look the ball into his hands. Is willing to go over the middle and make tough catches in traffic. Grade: 8.1.

Patterns: Didn't run many deep routes at Florida, but has the speed to get behind NFL cornerbacks. Runs precise routes, and shows a good burst in and out of cuts. Drops weight and settles feet well on hitch and comeback routes. Grade: 8.0.
Run after catch: Turns short passes into big gains. Shows a good burst after the catch, and is a strong runner. Is at his best on underneath routes -- using his size, strength and quickness to get n>open and then turning on his speed to get upfield. Grade: 8.2.
Release: Shows above-average quickness and a powerful burst off the line. Has the size and strength to beat jams. Grade: 7.9.
Blocking: Has the physical tools to be an effective downfield blocker, but must improve technique and become more aggressive. Grade: 7.8. Bottom line: Jackson has good size and deceptive speed. He is a polished receiver who has a lot of experience against elite competition. He is a borderline first-round prospect. If he runs in the 4.40-second range in pre-draft workouts, as he claims he will, he will shoot up draft boards much like the Packers' Javon Walker did in '02.-sportingnews.com

Profiles::
http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=4788&Sport=1
http://www.fftoolbox.com/nfl_draft/profile_display.cfm?Prospect_ID=892

Articles::
http://www.gatorzone.com/football/honors/jackson.pdf

 

[DallasEast]

DE, who's to say which player won't drop? You never know ... it's a weak WR class. Moss or Holmes can wind up in our laps.

We were desperate for a RB two years ago, and Steven Jackson fell in our laps. Though we didn't take him, who would have thought he'd drop so far in the pre-draft reports? He was expected to go in the top 10.

Eddie, anything's possible. This years WR crop is weak, but I don't see Holmes getting past the Eagles at #14. If I had to say that either Moss or Holmes would be available at #18, it would be Moss.

 

[Slammin Bran 23]

Thanks. I wouldnt mind having Moss or Jackson on our 06' team.

 

[31hammer]

We need Moss. The NFL CB's have been geared to stop the big recievers who have been coming out of late. Moss could enjoy the same success as his brother and Steve Smith.

 

[Slammin Bran 23]

I just thought, post Marcus Vick, lmao. This is a great thread by the way.

 

[SkinsandTerps]

Sinorice Moss is not nearly as good as advertised. His problem has always been consistency. He has the wheels thats for sure, and his route running is decent, but his advantage is that he doesnt lose much speed when making cuts, or adjustments.

 

[RealCowboyfan]

D'Qwell Jackson

Height:: 6-0
Weight:: 230
40 Yard Dash:: 4.70


Against inside run: Very productive and physical at the point of attack but lacks the base and lower-body strength to take on blockers. Plays too upright when filling gaps. Grade: 7.7.

Against outside run: Excels at changing directions and works well sideline to sideline. Doesn't take false steps and executes great angles. Grade: 8.2.
Blitz/coverage: Is smooth in pass coverage as a natural playmaker. Gets a good jump off the line; is better against the run, however, and is not a burner. Grade: 7.7.
Run/pass recognition: Plays with good instincts, like a coach on the field. Reads keys quickly; rarely takes a false step. Is always in position. Grade: 8.2.
Pursuit/tackling: Takes good angles and is quick with good closing speed but lacks elite speed. Displays good pop. Can make physical and aggressive n>open-field tackles and force fumbles. Grade: 8.1. Bottom line: Jackson, a second team All-American as a senior, steadily improved his game in college. He is undersized and needs to strengthen his lower body, but he is enough of a physical playmaker to start in the NFL. He might fit best as a weakside linebacker on a team that runs the 'Tampa 2' defense, which emphasizes athleticism over size. He has an early second-round grade, but if he runs well in workouts, he could sneak into the first round.-sportingnews.com

Article::http://theacc.collegesports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/091703aaa.html
http://www.washtimes.com/sports/20040908-121153-8556r.htm


Profiles::
http://www.washtimes.com/sports/20040908-121153-8556r.htm

 

[speedkilz88]

Never draft a 5-8 wr in the first round. Jackson would be a good pick in a trade down. Lawson may be the best way to go.

 

[RealCowboyfan]

Marcus Vick



Height:: 6-0
Weight:: 210
40 Yard Dash:: 4.40

Vick's 40-yard dash time at the NFL Combine was an impressive 4.42 seconds, but he continues to perform under a cloud of character questions.



NEWS
Vick arrived at the Combine and answered questions about -- what else? -- his character. "I want to show them the type of person I am, not the person some people make me out to be -- that I'm a bad guy," he said. "Those people don't know me." Few scouts doubt Vick's athleticism. What general managers want to know is whether he's disciplined enough to survive the rigors all young quarterbacks must endure -- even if that means being a backup for a year or two. Vick offers a simple response: He's learned from his indiscretions. Vick's job is to convince NFL scouts his indiscretions are over and that he's ready to play professional football. -- Associated Press
An agent friend called the other day and told me something that n>will be disturbing for most, yet revealing at the same time: Vick will be picked a lot higher than you think in April's NFL draft.
Vick is working out with noted trainer Chip Smith of Competitive Edge Sports in Atlanta. And Vick is absolutely killing there. His 40-yard dash has dipped into the low 4.3s and high 4.2s, while trainers at CES say Vick is showing uncanny explosion and redirection in various drills. Now he is at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, and you'll be hearing about Vick's ridiculous numbers (Wonderlic notwithstanding).
So what does it all mean?
Look, I said last season that Marcus was a better quarterback than his brother, and I was called an idiot by just about everyone (including my editor). But I'm telling you right now, Marcus Vick is a steal if someone can set him straight. And you better believe someone in the NFL will try.
Don't even bring up the Maurice Clarett saga. They're similar in one way only: They're both turds. At least at this point.
Clarett showed up at the NFL Combine out of shape and with a surely attitude. He ran a 7.32 40 (I kid; but that fark photo of Clarett finishing behind the old man was an absolute classic) and turned off NFL execs with his standoffish personality.
Vick will be different. Scouts will rave about his pure athletic ability after he works out. And he'll be contrite (trust me, he's good at it; he fooled me in April 2005). The only question then becomes: Can he hold it together mentally?
Any player who knows he's in the spotlight, who knows everyone is watching his every move and still pulls a gun on teenagers at a fast food joint is missing more than a few cards from his deck. If the Vikings weren't still staving off the Good Ship Lollypop P.R. fiasco, I'd say Minnesota is the perfect spot for Vick -- so he can continue his tutelage under QB coach Kevin Rogers, the only guy who has gotten through to Vick, albeit briefly.
My guess: Someone will take Vick on Day 1 of the draft. If he does what I think he'll do at the Combine, it's hard to pass up first round value past the third round. No matter how risky. -- Matt Hayes, Sporting News

Article::http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/09/27/AR2005092701809.html

Profile::http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/player_main.asp?sport=NFL&id=3603

Highlights::

http://media.putfile.com/Marcus-Vick-Highlight-2005
http://media.putfile.com/VT-THUG-1