O T T J Lang schedules visit with cowboys

[cowboyjoe]

NFL | Lang scheduled to visit seven teams
Thu, 26 Mar 2009 18:40:00 -0700

Brad Biggs, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Eastern Michigan OT T.J. Lang is scheduled to visit with the Atlanta Falcons, the Baltimore Ravens, the Chicago Bears, the Dallas Cowboys, the Green Bay Packers, the Jacksonville Jaguars and the San Diego Chargers.

 

[silverbear]

If TJ really can play center, bring him to Dallas...

 

[cowboyjoe]

If TJ really can play center, bring him to Dallas...

T.J. Lang
T, Eastern Michigan
War Room analysis

T.J. LANG MEASURABLES
Height: 6-4 Weight: 312
40-yard dash: 5.12


Strengths: Is a hard worker who plays with a nasty disposition. Has good football intelligence and will do all he can to get better. Is a solid athlete with impressive footwork. Is a tough player who will play hurt. Has outstanding speed for an offensive tackle. Is flexible in his knees and plays with leverage. Is an exceptional pass protector who can handle double moves. Plays balanced and is rarely on the ground. Moves well and can adjust his feet in space. Is technically sound.

Weaknesses: Needs to improve overall body strength. Will waist bend as a run blocker and lead with his head too much. Must improve anchor ability when blocking bull rushers.

Bottom line: Lang is a player who received marginal grades two season ago, but his play in 2008 has taken him to a new level and will put him in elite company come the 2009 draft. He has the ability to play all along the offensive line, and will rise up draft boards with his solid footwork. While Lange still needs to get stronger, he has the versatility and work ethic to have his name called on the first day of the draft.