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Brewster could be our Nick Kaczur.
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DC,
Newman had a 6.2 YPA and made the Pro Bowl in 2007. That was one of his best seasons.
He was injured, a real injury, in 2008 and played great when he came back and was healthy. He took care of that little troll, Santana Moss for you. That may have been the best game of his career.
Newman had a very good, solid year last year.
Try beating the Eagles three times without him.
You don't win the NFC East without him completely dominating Steve Smith on Monday Night Football and shutting DeSean Jackson down three times last year. That was a hat trick.
Newman matches up with that little, green troll (AKA DeSean Jackson). Jackson is one of the most dangerous deep threats in the NFL.
I'd hardly call that a "three year" decline, with all due respect.
The guy was put in the Pro Bowl last year, too. Furthermore, he played very, very well in that game, the best of any CB in that game, imo.
Look, I think Colombo and Kozier have been solid, but they can be upgraded. I've seen this offensive line collapse in two playoff losses, and I don't think the Cowboys will win a title with the offensive line as it stands now.
The NFC East is tough, and you are probably going to have to win on the road in the playoffs, perhaps in a dome. Adams isn't getting any younger, and he left that game hurt. They really need to change it if they want to be champions, imo. Both tackles could be upgraded, imo. Perhaps, the false starts would stop, too.
Dallas' short yardage run offense was bad last year. Anyone remember the second Commanders game or the Chargers goalline stand? If they really think Free is the answer at LT, they need to trust themselves and make the change. If they can get a LG who can take Kozier's job, they need to do it. They need at least be prepared to replace Colombo in 2011. He may be safe if LT and RG change.
I thought the defense needed changes after the 2007 playoff loss, and they made them in 2009, a year late, imo.
Ray Edwards happened. Ray Edwards, not the other guy. Edwards nearly got Romo killed. He hit him, sacked him, and chased him into other hits. How do you you know if Colombo will ever be the same after that leg injury? He wasn't great in space as it was. He was just a solid player, nothing spectacular.
Newman, on the other hand, started in every game last year and played through a some bumps, and he's a CB who is built to play for a long, long time and play at a high level. He was the guy in the Pro Bowl last year, reserve or not. He deserved it, because he could have or should have been there in 2003, 2005, and 2006.
Newman had a 6.2 YPA and made the Pro Bowl in 2007. That was one of his best seasons.
He was injured, a real injury, in 2008 and played great when he came back and was healthy. He took care of that little troll, Santana Moss for you. That may have been the best game of his career.
Newman had a very good, solid year last year.
Try beating the Eagles three times without him.
You don't win the NFC East without him completely dominating Steve Smith on Monday Night Football and shutting DeSean Jackson down three times last year. That was a hat trick.
Newman matches up with that little, green troll (AKA DeSean Jackson). Jackson is one of the most dangerous deep threats in the NFL.
I'd hardly call that a "three year" decline, with all due respect.
The guy was put in the Pro Bowl last year, too. Furthermore, he played very, very well in that game, the best of any CB in that game, imo.
Look, I think Colombo and Kozier have been solid, but they can be upgraded. I've seen this offensive line collapse in two playoff losses, and I don't think the Cowboys will win a title with the offensive line as it stands now.
The NFC East is tough, and you are probably going to have to win on the road in the playoffs, perhaps in a dome. Adams isn't getting any younger, and he left that game hurt. They really need to change it if they want to be champions, imo. Both tackles could be upgraded, imo. Perhaps, the false starts would stop, too.
Dallas' short yardage run offense was bad last year. Anyone remember the second Commanders game or the Chargers goalline stand? If they really think Free is the answer at LT, they need to trust themselves and make the change. If they can get a LG who can take Kozier's job, they need to do it. They need at least be prepared to replace Colombo in 2011. He may be safe if LT and RG change.
I thought the defense needed changes after the 2007 playoff loss, and they made them in 2009, a year late, imo.
Ray Edwards happened. Ray Edwards, not the other guy. Edwards nearly got Romo killed. He hit him, sacked him, and chased him into other hits. How do you you know if Colombo will ever be the same after that leg injury? He wasn't great in space as it was. He was just a solid player, nothing spectacular.
Newman, on the other hand, started in every game last year and played through a some bumps, and he's a CB who is built to play for a long, long time and play at a high level. He was the guy in the Pro Bowl last year, reserve or not. He deserved it, because he could have or should have been there in 2003, 2005, and 2006.
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Since last season was pretty much a redshirt for Brewster here's what Scouts.com said about him coming into the draft last season...
http://cfn.scout.com/2/857289.html
22. Robert Brewster, Ball State 6-4, 325Very quick for his size, he’s a very durable, very reliable pass blocker who did a little of everything well for the high-octane Ball State attack. He needs to get himself into a weight room and go from being big to big and NFL strong.
Even with his athleticism he’s not a pro left tackle and could end up at guard, but he could be a nice backup for a long time and a decent prospect at right tackle with a little bit of work.
CFN Projection: Seventh Round
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I didn't see this quickness at all on film...
[youtube]2tQ-zHDVeR8[/youtube]
I see a young Nate Newton.
And I think a young Nate could have played RT.
He lumbers.
http://cfn.scout.com/2/857289.html
22. Robert Brewster, Ball State 6-4, 325Very quick for his size, he’s a very durable, very reliable pass blocker who did a little of everything well for the high-octane Ball State attack. He needs to get himself into a weight room and go from being big to big and NFL strong.
Even with his athleticism he’s not a pro left tackle and could end up at guard, but he could be a nice backup for a long time and a decent prospect at right tackle with a little bit of work.
CFN Projection: Seventh Round
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I didn't see this quickness at all on film...
[youtube]2tQ-zHDVeR8[/youtube]
I see a young Nate Newton.
And I think a young Nate could have played RT.
He lumbers.
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7th round grade?
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whut? quit typing like a tweenaged girl.SLATEmosphere;3307566 said:
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SLATEmosphere;3307408 said:
I agree, if Brewster is going to be the future RT and Free is going to be the future LT, then it is fairly obvious Dallas is not going to spend a 1st on another tackle.
If we go o-line in the 1st, it has to be guard and Iupati would seem to be the logical choice. I would be very happy on draft day if he fell to us.
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NFLDS scouting report
Analysis
Positives: Good initial quickness off the snap, lateral agility and flexibility for the cut block. Can get out and run to make blocks at the second level. Good initial pop. Can turn the defender and seal. Flashes some nastiness and looks to finish his opponent when he feels vulnerability. Bends naturally at the knees and eases out of his stance fluidly with the balance to mirror defenders.
Negatives: Operates out of the spread and is rarely asked to block out of a three-point stance. Inconsistent hand punch. Only marginal hand quickness. Will allow his hands to get outside the chest-plate when run blocking. Lacks the strength to consistently sustain.
Scouting Report
GENERAL REPORT: GRADE: 6.32
Body Structure: A long-limbed athlete with wide hips, big bubble, thick thighs and calves, low body fat and broad shoulders. He is proportioned with big bones and the frame to carry at least another 20 pounds of bulk. He has good upper-body thickness and strong, fluid hips, but his legs appear very bow-legged.
Athletic Ability: Brewster displays adequate initial quickness. Despite good timed speed, he is too bow-legged to generate a good burst running long distances or change direction to handle edge rushers in isolated situations. He has decent knee bend and balance to chip on a defensive end and climb the wall to the next level, making him a better fit for offensive guard. He has some tightness in his lower body and will widen in his stance when taking on the speedy blitzers around the corner. Even though he appears slow-twitched, he uses his size well. Can recover when off balance. GRADE: 5.5
Football Sense: Brewster displays very good mental alertness. He is a solid student in the classroom and is effective taking the football knowledge from the chalkboard to the playing field. He is aware of stunts and games and is rarely fooled by the defender's trickery. GRADE: 6.7
Character: A good character type with no off-field issues. He is very close to his family, well-respected by the coaches and takes well to hard coaching. He does well in the classroom and is the type who will give total effort on the playing field. GRADE: 6.5
Competitiveness: Good competitor known to get after an opponent until the whistle. Very aggressive shooting his hands and works well in combination with other linemen. Quick to locate games. Even with his nasty streak, he does play in control and rarely draws penalties. With his intensity, he could be a very effective interior blocker, as he has the "go to" attitude to locate secondary targets after neutralizing his man. GRADE: 6.4
Work Habits: Has above-average strength and does the extras in the training room to improve his athletic skills. He is a self-starter and well-respected by teammates. He takes well to hard coaching, but the staff says he is not the type that will ever need guidance or need to be pushed. He is a steady performer and alert technician whose field savvy compensates for most of his athletic shortcomings. GRADE: 6.5
ATHLETIC REPORT: GRADE: 5.87
Initial Quickness: Has adequate quickness out of his stance, but doesn't always rise up with a quick enough initial step to leverage the defender, but does have good lower-body leg drive and a solid concept for angling to compensate. His get-off is just marginal, but once he gets going, he does a nice job of using his hands and shuffling his feet to control the defender. GRADE: 5.0
Lateral Movement: He's bow legged, preventing him from generating an explosive first step. Will look lethargic when he has to suddenly turn and run with the play and is better off at an interior line position, where his obvious lack of explosion can be covered up. GRADE: 5.0
Balance/Stays On Feet: Has a good feel for angle concepts, driving hard with his feet to sustain his blocks. Gets his head on an opponent and has no problem with his knee bend, doing a nice job of keeping his pad level down. He finishes with good nastiness on the down block and keeps his feet when moving on contact. He is just a smart blocker whose low center of gravity and low base. Rare to see him on the ground. GRADE: 6.5
Explosion/Pop: Made progress using his hands to jolt or latch on to an opponent. Attacks with a strong base and has more than enough upper-body power to outmuscle the defender and gain leverage. He lacks great hip roll, but still manages to generate movement and control his man. With his leg strength, he could be very effective generating space and widening rush lanes on the short pulls. GRADE: 6.2
Run Blocking: Might not be explosive out of his stance, but plays at a good pad level. His knees are a little too bent to redirect, but his shoulder pad level rises with power when trying to sustain movement throughout the play. His best attribute is his ability to down block and with his lack of ideal height and his bow legs, moving him inside to guard is expected at the next level. He finishes with good balance and has the lower body strength at the point of attack to root out a linebacker and widen the rush lane. He is a powerful straight-line blocker, who delivers a strong punch to shock and jolt. GRADE: 7.3
Pass Blocking: When working in-line or in unison with tight ends and guards, Brewster does a good job of keeping his head on a swivel and his arms inside his frame to sustain. When he is isolated on the edge, his bow legs and poor hip snap are evident in his inability to mirror the quicker pass rushers. When his feet stop or he gets too top-heavy, it opens the backdoor and leaves his quarterback exposed. He can kick and slide, but is better pass protecting inside, where his lack of explosion can be covered up. He is very active with his hands, though, and can dominate vs. slower bull rushers, as he uses his hands well to control and steer away. GRADE: 6.4
Pulling/Trapping: Can pull in the short area, but looks sluggish when having to pull around a down block by the tight end. He needs to be more effective sinking his weight when chasing linebackers on the move, but does a better job locating and dropping his weight on short pulls than when going long distances. He needs to be more quicker out of his stance, but he is aggressive and physical on the pull, showing enough body control to widen the rush lanes. GRADE: 5.0
Adjust on Linebacker Downfield: Unless working in the short area, Brewster labors when running long distances, despite posting 10 downfield blocks in 2008. He has the functional knee bend and balance to bump the defensive end on the stretch play and is aware to picking up the twist and blitz when working in-line better than he shows on the back side. He's too slow in space and struggles to adjust on the move. GRADE: 4.8
Use of Hands/Punch: Has a strong hand punch to shock and jolt. Was prone to over-extending or lunging when trying to generate a reach block prior to last season. Has the brute power to stun a defender, especially when trying to separate or control his man. Can stone the bull rusher with his power when he keeps his hands inside his frame. Has developed a good awareness for hand placement and with his 10-inch mitts and hand-punch power, he can rock his opponents back on their heels. GRADE: 6.5
Reactions/Awareness: Does an adequate job of sliding his feet to challenge the rusher in the gaps. Wide rushers have success against him. Sees games up front in an instant and while he is not explosive out of the blocks, he shows good urgency and active hands to recognize and control the in-line charge. GRADE: 6.0
Compares To: DARYN COLLEDGE, Green Bay -- Brewster has a low center of gravity, but like Colledge, he might be better served as an offensive guard, where his short pulls, low pad level and hand punch will be more effective widening the rush lane. Lacks the explosive first step or lateral mobility to handle speedy edge rushers, but he is a tenacious blocker who plays with aggression. At this time, he looks like a better interior prospect than playing on an island at tackle.
OVERALL GRADE: 5.94
Analysis
Positives: Good initial quickness off the snap, lateral agility and flexibility for the cut block. Can get out and run to make blocks at the second level. Good initial pop. Can turn the defender and seal. Flashes some nastiness and looks to finish his opponent when he feels vulnerability. Bends naturally at the knees and eases out of his stance fluidly with the balance to mirror defenders.
Negatives: Operates out of the spread and is rarely asked to block out of a three-point stance. Inconsistent hand punch. Only marginal hand quickness. Will allow his hands to get outside the chest-plate when run blocking. Lacks the strength to consistently sustain.
Scouting Report
GENERAL REPORT: GRADE: 6.32
Body Structure: A long-limbed athlete with wide hips, big bubble, thick thighs and calves, low body fat and broad shoulders. He is proportioned with big bones and the frame to carry at least another 20 pounds of bulk. He has good upper-body thickness and strong, fluid hips, but his legs appear very bow-legged.
Athletic Ability: Brewster displays adequate initial quickness. Despite good timed speed, he is too bow-legged to generate a good burst running long distances or change direction to handle edge rushers in isolated situations. He has decent knee bend and balance to chip on a defensive end and climb the wall to the next level, making him a better fit for offensive guard. He has some tightness in his lower body and will widen in his stance when taking on the speedy blitzers around the corner. Even though he appears slow-twitched, he uses his size well. Can recover when off balance. GRADE: 5.5
Football Sense: Brewster displays very good mental alertness. He is a solid student in the classroom and is effective taking the football knowledge from the chalkboard to the playing field. He is aware of stunts and games and is rarely fooled by the defender's trickery. GRADE: 6.7
Character: A good character type with no off-field issues. He is very close to his family, well-respected by the coaches and takes well to hard coaching. He does well in the classroom and is the type who will give total effort on the playing field. GRADE: 6.5
Competitiveness: Good competitor known to get after an opponent until the whistle. Very aggressive shooting his hands and works well in combination with other linemen. Quick to locate games. Even with his nasty streak, he does play in control and rarely draws penalties. With his intensity, he could be a very effective interior blocker, as he has the "go to" attitude to locate secondary targets after neutralizing his man. GRADE: 6.4
Work Habits: Has above-average strength and does the extras in the training room to improve his athletic skills. He is a self-starter and well-respected by teammates. He takes well to hard coaching, but the staff says he is not the type that will ever need guidance or need to be pushed. He is a steady performer and alert technician whose field savvy compensates for most of his athletic shortcomings. GRADE: 6.5
ATHLETIC REPORT: GRADE: 5.87
Initial Quickness: Has adequate quickness out of his stance, but doesn't always rise up with a quick enough initial step to leverage the defender, but does have good lower-body leg drive and a solid concept for angling to compensate. His get-off is just marginal, but once he gets going, he does a nice job of using his hands and shuffling his feet to control the defender. GRADE: 5.0
Lateral Movement: He's bow legged, preventing him from generating an explosive first step. Will look lethargic when he has to suddenly turn and run with the play and is better off at an interior line position, where his obvious lack of explosion can be covered up. GRADE: 5.0
Balance/Stays On Feet: Has a good feel for angle concepts, driving hard with his feet to sustain his blocks. Gets his head on an opponent and has no problem with his knee bend, doing a nice job of keeping his pad level down. He finishes with good nastiness on the down block and keeps his feet when moving on contact. He is just a smart blocker whose low center of gravity and low base. Rare to see him on the ground. GRADE: 6.5
Explosion/Pop: Made progress using his hands to jolt or latch on to an opponent. Attacks with a strong base and has more than enough upper-body power to outmuscle the defender and gain leverage. He lacks great hip roll, but still manages to generate movement and control his man. With his leg strength, he could be very effective generating space and widening rush lanes on the short pulls. GRADE: 6.2
Run Blocking: Might not be explosive out of his stance, but plays at a good pad level. His knees are a little too bent to redirect, but his shoulder pad level rises with power when trying to sustain movement throughout the play. His best attribute is his ability to down block and with his lack of ideal height and his bow legs, moving him inside to guard is expected at the next level. He finishes with good balance and has the lower body strength at the point of attack to root out a linebacker and widen the rush lane. He is a powerful straight-line blocker, who delivers a strong punch to shock and jolt. GRADE: 7.3
Pass Blocking: When working in-line or in unison with tight ends and guards, Brewster does a good job of keeping his head on a swivel and his arms inside his frame to sustain. When he is isolated on the edge, his bow legs and poor hip snap are evident in his inability to mirror the quicker pass rushers. When his feet stop or he gets too top-heavy, it opens the backdoor and leaves his quarterback exposed. He can kick and slide, but is better pass protecting inside, where his lack of explosion can be covered up. He is very active with his hands, though, and can dominate vs. slower bull rushers, as he uses his hands well to control and steer away. GRADE: 6.4
Pulling/Trapping: Can pull in the short area, but looks sluggish when having to pull around a down block by the tight end. He needs to be more effective sinking his weight when chasing linebackers on the move, but does a better job locating and dropping his weight on short pulls than when going long distances. He needs to be more quicker out of his stance, but he is aggressive and physical on the pull, showing enough body control to widen the rush lanes. GRADE: 5.0
Adjust on Linebacker Downfield: Unless working in the short area, Brewster labors when running long distances, despite posting 10 downfield blocks in 2008. He has the functional knee bend and balance to bump the defensive end on the stretch play and is aware to picking up the twist and blitz when working in-line better than he shows on the back side. He's too slow in space and struggles to adjust on the move. GRADE: 4.8
Use of Hands/Punch: Has a strong hand punch to shock and jolt. Was prone to over-extending or lunging when trying to generate a reach block prior to last season. Has the brute power to stun a defender, especially when trying to separate or control his man. Can stone the bull rusher with his power when he keeps his hands inside his frame. Has developed a good awareness for hand placement and with his 10-inch mitts and hand-punch power, he can rock his opponents back on their heels. GRADE: 6.5
Reactions/Awareness: Does an adequate job of sliding his feet to challenge the rusher in the gaps. Wide rushers have success against him. Sees games up front in an instant and while he is not explosive out of the blocks, he shows good urgency and active hands to recognize and control the in-line charge. GRADE: 6.0
Compares To: DARYN COLLEDGE, Green Bay -- Brewster has a low center of gravity, but like Colledge, he might be better served as an offensive guard, where his short pulls, low pad level and hand punch will be more effective widening the rush lane. Lacks the explosive first step or lateral mobility to handle speedy edge rushers, but he is a tenacious blocker who plays with aggression. At this time, he looks like a better interior prospect than playing on an island at tackle.
OVERALL GRADE: 5.94
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dogunwo;3307609 said:
FTW -- For The Win
fify -- fixed it for you
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TheCount;3307445 said:
Yeah, that's how I'd read it too.
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Beast_from_East;3307572 said:
There probably isn't going to be an OT available at #27 who's worth the pick.
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If we take a linemen it will be after the first round. Jerry likes shiney things, I expect another DB or LB.
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Hostile;3307396 said:
I'd much rather the Boys keep Preston around than Procter... I will never understand what they see in Procter... whatever it is, it surely didn't show when he was on the field...
I really thought Preston was a nice addition in the preseason last year, then he kinda disappeared on us... I wonder why...
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Opens up some room for Iupati or Pouncey for sure
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SLATEmosphere;3307443 said:
I think what he's saying is that just because some of y'all are in the tank for Pouncey, it doesn't necessarily follow that the Cowboys are... in fact, I've read nothing that suggests they've shown an particular interest in him...
I also think there are options every bit as viable later in the draft-- JD Walton in the 2nd or 3rd, Eric Olsen in the 5th round range, Erik Cook or Thomas Austin late in the draft... I think Pouncey is decent, but I don't see him as a special, "must-have" kind of talent... drafting him the first wouldn't piss me off, but it wouldn't get me excited, either...
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TheCount;3307445 said:
If Iupati is gone by the time the Boys pick, one player I really hope they'll consider later is Marshall Newhouse... though he played tackle in college, I see him as a natural guard in the pros...
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Hostile;3307499 said:
I wish somebody could explain to me why... the Procter hate-fest in here didn't come from nowhere, he stunk it up badly when he was forced into the lineup...
Seriously, buddy, do the guys you talk to have any explanation for what the Cowboys are apparently seeing that none of the rest of us can see??