News: Scout’s Eye: Defensive Backs Stand Out In 2nd Senior Bowl Practice, More Thoughts

[CCBoy]

Scout’s Eye: Defensive Backs Stand Out In 2nd Senior Bowl Practice, More Thoughts
Wednesday, January 27, 2016 5:51 PM CST

By Bryan Broaddus
Football Analyst/Scout

@BryanBroaddus

http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/2...nd-out-2nd-senior-bowl-practice-more-thoughts


MOBILE, Ala. – Two days into Senior Bowl week here in Mobile, the players are starting to settle in with their teammates and coaches. Here are my observations from Ladd-Peebles Stadium on the second practice for the North and South teams, coached by the Cowboys and Jaguars, respectively: Read

• I thought it was a nice day for the defensive backs on the North side during the one-on-one period. Minnesota cornerback Eric Murray was outstanding when he was matched up against Ohio State wide receiver Braxton Miller. There were several snaps where Miller tried to hit him with double moves and Murray was right there with him. Temple cornerback Tavon Young and Oklahoma State cornerback Kevin Peterson were also on their games during this period as well.
• I continue to be impressed with Louisiana Tech running back Kenneth Dixon and what he is able to do out of the backfield catching the ball. It really is an easy adjustment for him, whether he is going to his left or right -- he doesn't fight it at all. There is a smoothness with which he is able to make those types of plays.
• Was a little disappointed during the practice -- especially when the defensive line was facing the offensive line in one-on-ones. My disappointment centered on Penn State defensive tackle Austin Johnson and the lack of activity with which he rushed the passer. This was one of the strengths of his college tape. His pass rush moves and penetrations are big things I observed, and I was looking forward to seeing that on display -- but it wasn't the case. His game was generally strength and power but right down the middle of the blocker. If he is going to play that way, he would be of no use to a Dallas defense that is looking for more from that spot...

 

[waving monkey]

Thanks for posting CC

 

[TheCoolFan]

Huge fan of Kevin Peterson, he is a CB with some potential that can be had in the mid-to-late rounds.

 

[BAT]

Broaddus doesn't know who Dadi Nicolas is?? What kind of scout is he supposed to be? Nicolas is and was always the best pass rusher in the Senior Bowl.

And Nicolas is athletic enough to play the pass rushing SAM, the way Denver used Von Miller (before converting to 3-4) and how Seattle used Bruce Irvin.

 

[VACowboy]

Broaddus doesn't know who Dadi Nicolas is?? What kind of scout is he supposed to be? Nicolas is and was always the best pass rusher in the Senior Bowl.

And Nicolas is athletic enough to play the pass rushing SAM, the way Denver used Von Miller (before converting to 3-4) and how Seattle used Bruce Irvin.

I don't know if Nicholas is better than Spence, but I love me a passrushing strong side LB, and Nicholas can get after it.

Canady is gonna have to become a more rugged tackler if he is gonna play safety, but he is big, long and pretty fast for his size, and he can cover.

 

[RS12]

• LSU linebacker Deion Jones put on a turnover show in the afternoon practice session. Jones tipped a ball that was intercepted by Middle Tennessee safety Kevin Byard and caused a fumble on a scramble by Arkansas quarterback Brandon Allen, knocking the ball out of his hands. If there is one thing that Jones can do for his size, it is run -- and that puts him in position to make these types of plays.

They should be interested in this guy for sure.

 

[sureletsrace]

Shame to hear that about Austin Johnson.