The "anonymous scouts" (and some not so anonymous) on our draft picks

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JASON WILLIAMS Western Illinois 6-1 238 4.49 3-4

Small-school player didn't get combine invitation but was a big hit on pro day. "He's the hot guy in this draft," Chicago GM Jerry Angelo said. "He'll go third round because he ran in the 4.4s. Good player. He's tight. Plays on a straight line. He's a 'will' in both schemes." Three-year starter from Chicago DuSable High School with 289 tackles (42½ for loss), 15 sacks and 17 turnover plays, including 14 forced fumbles. "There's some intriguing things about him," said Baltimore personnel director Eric DeCosta. "I don't think he's really ready to play, but I like his size and speed. He's a raw guy that hasn't made a lot of plays." Vertical jump of 39 and Wonderlic of 21.


ROBERT BREWSTER Ball State 6-4 324 5.29 4-5

Started seven games at RG in '05 and the last three years at RT. "He's got good feet and is a pretty good competitor," Washington scout Shemy Schembechler said. "Coming from a small school, he's not sure how good he can be. He's better off playing guard." Overcame a serious weight problem early in college. "Big, strong, heavy guy," one scout said. "Tough kid. Kind of slow-footed."


STEPHEN McGEE Texas A&M 6-3 223 4.65 3-4

Two-year starter (rushed for 1,800 yards) in the freeze-option offense of Dennis Franchione but lost his job as a senior due to a shoulder injury and his fit in Mike Sherman’s West Coast attack. “He got caught between a rock and a hard place with two different coaches, two different styles,” one scout said. “He was a runner, then Mike Sherman wanted him to be more of a drop-back passer. He’s a big ol’ guy who can run and throw. Just real raw right now. He could be like that kid Kyle Boller. Similar type athlete. Could be a sleeper.” Started just three games in 2008. Finished with a passer rating of 84.5. “He’s got more talent than 80% of the quarterbacks out there,” another scout said. “He’s tough. Had some bad luck with injuries.” Wonderlic of 25.
 

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Hasn't made a lot of plays?

He tied for most forced fumbles ALL TIME! That scout is clueless
 

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We could have got Michael Johnson out of GT instead.

I still would rather have Rashad Johnson. But I guess he's falling for a reason??

I hope we trade back in and get him.
 

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ejthedj;2748459 said:
Hasn't made a lot of plays?

He tied for most forced fumbles ALL TIME! That scout is clueless

I know! Wow. Do these guys really get paid to spew this crap?
 

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NextGenBoys;2748469 said:
We could have got Michael Johnson out of GT instead.

I still would rather have Rashad Johnson. But I guess he's falling for a reason??

I hope we trade back in and get him.

Michael Johnson has too many question marks. I'm not certain he'll make it in this league. And R Johnson has question marks as well.

The guys they picked appear solid.
 

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Thanks Adam. I forgot I had saved all that anonymousscout material, good stuff...

But didn't Jerry in the pre-draft newser that wanted "NOW PICKS" not projects. These guys sound like projects, trying to hit home runs not a solid double. I thought Ciskowski was leaning away from small school picks too, threat of busts ...

Is Jason Williams a good special teamer?

Sigh, it sounds like we're drafting the Charlie Williamses again. Hard to find info on these guys, and this is only the third round!
 

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Nobody outside from the "all is well" crowd didn't think there was a possibility of this happening. Really, who are these people? I want to give the Cowboys the benefit of the doubt, but they're just looking like clowns with these picks thus far. I HOPE they can play.
 

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NextGenBoys;2748469 said:
We could have got Michael Johnson out of GT instead.

I still would rather have Rashad Johnson. But I guess he's falling for a reason??

I hope we trade back in and get him.

Just like Michael Johnson falling to the 3rd round despite having top ten talent. Michael Johnson, IMO, doesn't have the ability to play outside linebacker, hes a 4-3 DE, where as Johnson has played both inside and outside linebacker. Can't question Johnson's desire either, since he lead all of college football in forced fumbles.
 

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Wait. No combine interview and big pro day?

Combine that with the opinion of Jerry Angelo and who the hell does this guy sound like?

Who is gonna guess it?
 

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ejthedj;2748459 said:
Hasn't made a lot of plays?

He tied for most forced fumbles ALL TIME! That scout is clueless

I wonder if he was misquoted. Williams had 17 tackles for loss, four sacks and six forced fumbles this season.
 

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Hoofbite;2748540 said:
Wait. No combine interview and big pro day?

Combine that with the opinion of Jerry Angelo and who the hell does this guy sound like?

Who is gonna guess it?

Lil Al is in our war room. :lmao2:
 

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jobberone;2748486 said:
Michael Johnson has too many question marks. I'm not certain he'll make it in this league. And R Johnson has question marks as well.

The guys they picked appear solid.

Johnson looks lazy and soft to me.....glad they stayed away from him.
 

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With 12 picks today and all the buzz I was expecting more... I think the first two picks are huge reaches. I was under the impression we were going to "pick the best player available".

Is Dallas smarter than everyone else or is the team reverting back to drafting like the bust years?
 

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could we be looking at JASON WILLIAMS Western Illinois 6-1 238 4.49 as our future strong safety ???????
 

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LeeC53;2748891 said:
could we be looking at JASON WILLIAMS Western Illinois 6-1 238 4.49 as our future strong safety ???????

No. Woodson was about 210-215 in college. Williams was 241.
 

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Disturbed;2748861 said:
With 12 picks today and all the buzz I was expecting more... I think the first two picks are huge reaches. I was under the impression we were going to "pick the best player available".
Only 3 picks in. Solid players taken. Not really reaches at all. Not sure what you are not getting.
 

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LeeC53;2748891 said:
could we be looking at JASON WILLIAMS Western Illinois 6-1 238 4.49 as our future strong safety ???????

He will be a backup LB and a ST player...
 

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JOHN PHILLIPS Virginia 6-5½ 249 4.80 5

Started 27 of 49 games. "They all share time at Virginia but they all stuck in the league as the No. 3 tight end," Seattle scout Charles Fisher said. "He'll stick. He blocks and he catches. He's been coached well. He's ready to play." Easily could add 20 pounds. "He'll give you what he can, and you'll like it," Buffalo VP Tom Modrak said. Finished with 69 catches for 670 yards (9.7) and five TDs.
 
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