TFY Pre-Combine Notes 4.0

[RS12]

Update Feb 12th- Wilson slipping? Frederick rising?

February 12th

- Looking for a sleeper at 3-4 outside linebacker? Keep an eye on Tourek Williams of Florida International. The college defensive end has been taking in a lot of linebacker drills in preparation for the combine and is aiming to run in the mid 4.7’s at 253 pounds a week from Monday.

- Last week I was told several teams had a third round grade on Arkansas quarterback Tyler Wilson. I didn’t think much of it until a recent conversation confirmed the information. Teams are seemingly concerned with Wilson’s small hands, which measured 8.58-inches at the Senior Bowl. Sources told me most teams have a cut off at 9-inches for quarterbacks and Wilson was the only one in Mobile under that number. Scouts point out the way the pass flutters upon release in his game film as proof he’s squeezing the ball too much due to small hands. And for the most part these were warm weather games with a college ball. This much is certain; Wilson and his release will be under a microscope at the combine, during his pro-day as well as during individual workouts.

http://www.draftinsider.net/blog/?p=6741

 

[RS12]

Last year Kevin Zeitler of Wisconsin was a surprise selection in round one when the Cincinnati Bengals tabbed him with the 27th pick. Who will be the surprise of the first frame this year? At this stage sources tell me it could be Zeitler’s former Badger teammate Travis Frederick. One general manager has referred to Frederick as the best interior run blocking line the draft has witnessed in more than a half-decade. We hear Frederick will be a tight 315-pounds for the combine. Where could he end up? Sources tell me possibly the Indianapolis Colts at pick 24 as the team needs a guard or the Atlanta Falcons at pick 30. Watch what Atlanta does in free agency. We hear the game plan is to move Peter Konz, who started at guard as a rookie last season, to center and then sign a veteran guard. If they don’t sign a veteran then Frederick could be an option.

Scratch Frederick.

 

[DBOY3141]

Scratch Frederick.

Unless they trade back a couple of spots and pick up a 3rd and grab him.

 

[xwalker]

Scratch Frederick.

Last year Kevin Zeitler of Wisconsin was a surprise selection in round one when the Cincinnati Bengals tabbed him with the 27th pick. Who will be the surprise of the first frame this year? At this stage sources tell me it could be Zeitler’s former Badger teammate Travis Frederick. One general manager has referred to Frederick as the best interior run blocking line the draft has witnessed in more than a half-decade. We hear Frederick will be a tight 315-pounds for the combine. Where could he end up? Sources tell me possibly the Indianapolis Colts at pick 24 as the team needs a guard or the Atlanta Falcons at pick 30. Watch what Atlanta does in free agency. We hear the game plan is to move Peter Konz, who started at guard as a rookie last season, to center and then sign a veteran guard. If they don’t sign a veteran then Frederick could be an option.

I've been saying that Frederick had "room" to lose weight and gain quickness. I thought that his quickness in 2012 was borderline, especially for the ZBS; however, at 315 lbs, he could be a completely different player. I'm not really sure why he played at 338. Maybe it's like a bodybuilder that bulks up to gain mass and then trims down before competing.

 

[ABQCOWBOY]

Update Feb 12th- Wilson slipping? Frederick rising?

February 12th

- Looking for a sleeper at 3-4 outside linebacker? Keep an eye on Tourek Williams of Florida International. The college defensive end has been taking in a lot of linebacker drills in preparation for the combine and is aiming to run in the mid 4.7’s at 253 pounds a week from Monday.

- Last week I was told several teams had a third round grade on Arkansas quarterback Tyler Wilson. I didn’t think much of it until a recent conversation confirmed the information. Teams are seemingly concerned with Wilson’s small hands, which measured 8.58-inches at the Senior Bowl. Sources told me most teams have a cut off at 9-inches for quarterbacks and Wilson was the only one in Mobile under that number. Scouts point out the way the pass flutters upon release in his game film as proof he’s squeezing the ball too much due to small hands. And for the most part these were warm weather games with a college ball. This much is certain; Wilson and his release will be under a microscope at the combine, during his pro-day as well as during individual workouts.

http://www.draftinsider.net/blog/?p=6741

I swear to Christmas, if I go through a draft season without somebody calling a lineman from Wisconsin the best they seen in however many years, I'll do a somersault in elevator shoes while resiting the Gettysburg Address.

 

[RS12]

I swear to Christmas, if I go through a draft season without somebody calling a lineman from Wisconsin the best they seen in however many years, I'll do a somersault in elevator shoes while resiting the Gettysburg Address.

Reading Carimi is already on thin ice in Chicago.

 

[arglebargle]

I swear to Christmas, if I go through a draft season without somebody calling a lineman from Wisconsin the best they seen in however many years, I'll do a somersault in elevator shoes while resiting the Gettysburg Address.

Don't think you have too much to worry about there, but that would be fun to witness!

 

[MonsterD]

Reading Carimi is already on thin ice in Chicago.

I never liked him that much.

I remember saying he didn't look that amazing and other people went nuts.

 

[speedkilz88]

Is there a surgery for small hands? lol

If that was keeping me from a successful nfl career I would find a way.

 

[Shinywalrus]

Reading Carimi is already on thin ice in Chicago.

And Kevin Zeitler had an outstanding rookie season in Cincy.