tfydraft: Shrine Game Practice Report- East for wednesday

[cowboyjoe]

Shrine Game Practice Report- East
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The first of two big pre-draft scouting All Star events begin this week in Orlando as players gather for the traditional East-West Shrine Game. As TFY did last year, here are the results of the East practice with additional draft impacting news which follows. Updated: Wednesday East Practice…more on Szczur…JJ Watt highly praised…more!
David Arkin OL Missouri State

Tues: Had his moments. Held up Marvin Austin when he got leverage but also got rag-dolled at times.

Wed:

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Marvin Austin DL North Carolina

Tues: Started slow but really picked it up. Showed a lot of power, quickness and explosion. Rarely got held up off the line.

Wed: Again, started off dominant and was unstoppable. Beat opponents with power, quickness and speed. They resorted to double teaming and holding him in scrimmage. Did wear down a bit late but definitely on the rise.

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Ryan Bartholomew OL Syracuse

Tues: Moves well yet got smoked on a number of plays and on the ground too much.

Wed: Played slightly better and looked effective in motion yet showed limited strength at the point.

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Bryant Browning OL Ohio State
Tues: Awful technician; narrow base and does not sink his butt which adversely effected his run blocking ability. Moved well and solid in pass protection.

Wed: Struggled again. Did a fine job in pass protection but was beaten numerous times

 

[cowboyjoe]

notes for wednesday from tfydraft

Notes:

Wednesday

- More on Matt Szczur. Evidently the $1.5million figure was the magic number for Szczur to choose the Chicago Cubs over the NFL and he let it be known. Chicago was not so quick to bump their original offer up to that number. The clincher was Tuesday, when the Cubs sent a contingent of people to Florida Atlantic University, where Szczur was training under the guidance of TEST Football Academy in preparation for the Senior Bowl and combine. After being wowed by Szczur’s workout the team finally relented to the $1.5million figure. Sources have told us Szczur is now headed back to Villanova and will work with the school’s baseball team.

- We spoke at length with Michigan State tight end Charlie Gannt. Considering the depth of talent on the defensive line position available in April’s draft and how much of it is coming from the Big Ten, one of the question i asked him was, “who was the toughest guy to block in the Big Ten?” Without hesitation Gannt replied JJ Watt of Wisconsin. We spoke about his athleticism, explosion and motor.

- Marvin Austin said he’s not been invited to play in the Senior Bowl as of yet.

- Troy State receiver Jernell Jernigan allegedly suffered an injury in training and sources have told us he’s pulled out of the Senior Bowl. His replacement is Terrence Tolliver of LSU.

- While the New York Jets continue to prepare for the AFC title game they are also preparing for the future. The plan for next season is to use second round choice Vladimir Ducasse at the right tackle position. The Jets brought in former All Pro lineman Will Shields to work with the rookie.

- A lead scout from the Cleveland Browns told us last night he expects the team to revert to a 4-3 alignment on defense next season. The scout was also confident nose tackle Ahtyba Rubin would have no issues moving to a traditional tackle position and Cleveland would have no issues re-signing the soon to be free agent.