TEAM PAGE Last Update: 04/15 COACHING STAFF [TABLE="width: 135, align: center"] [TR] [TD]HC[/TD] [TD]Chip Kelly[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]OC[/TD] [TD]Hue Jackson[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD]DC[/TD] [TD]Rex Ryan[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [HR][/HR] ROSTER Bold denotes starter Italicized denotes rookie QB - $6,506,818 Cam Newton - $6,006,818 Tarvaris Jackson - $500,000 HB - $12,087,687 LeSean McCoy - $4,950,000 Ryan Mathews - $3,212,687 Michael Bush - $3,500,000 Zac Stacy - $425,000 WR - $4,409,032 Mike Williams - $720,750 Brandon LaFell - $1,554,600 Mohamed Sanu - $630,813 Riley Cooper - $617,869 Mohamed Massaqoui - $480,000 Aaron Mellette - $450,000 TE - $6,405,826 Zach Miller - $5,250,000 Dwayne Allen - $655,826 Logan Paulsen - $500,000 OL - $22,300,562 Jason Peters - $10,650,000 Todd Herremans - $3,800,000 Dennis Kelly - $527,200 Evan Mathis - $4,000,000 Matt Tenant - $630,000 Jason Kelce - $579,385 Chris Hairston - $658,977 Anthony Collins - $480,000 Jake Scott - $500,000 David Bakhtiari - $475,000 DL - $24,974,257 Marcell Dareus - $5,565,628 Vince Wilfork - $10,608,120 Fletcher Cox - $2,325,509 Barry Cofield - $5,000,000 Sammie Hill - $500,000 Sen'Derrick Marks - $500,000 William Gholston - $475,000 LB - $17,242,662 Brandon Graham - $2,957,500 Mychal Kendricks - $1,010,100 Ahmad Brooks - $6,650,000 Bart Scott - $1,200,000 Jonathan Freeny - $480,000 Jamar Chaney - $590,062 Aaron Maybin - $480,000 Victor Butler - $2,900,000 AJ Klein - $475,000 Steve Beauharnais - $500,000 CB - $21,965,880 Darrelle Revis - $9,000,000 Antonio Cromartie - $10,750,000 Curtis Marsh - $760,880 Cliff Harris - $480,000 Sheldon Brown - $500,000 Sanders Commings - $475,000 S - $4,306,402 Kam Chancellor - $1,376,402 Kenny Phillips - $2,000,000 Danny McCray - $480,000 Duke Williams - $450,000 ST - $1,660,045 Alex Henery - $660,045 Britton Colquit - $500,000 Jon Dorenbos - $500,000 Total Cap: $122,309,171 Cap Room: $1,690,829 Roster: 53 [HR][/HR] DEPTH CHART QB: Cam Newton - Tarvaris Jackson HB: LeSean McCoy - Ryan Matthews - Michael Bush - Zac Stacy FB: Dwayne Allen - Michael Bush TE: Zach Miller - Logan Paulsen WR: Mike Williams - Mohamed Sanu - Riley Cooper WR: Brandon LaFell - Mohamed Massaqoui - Aaron Mellette LT: Jason Peters - Anthony Collins LG: Evan Mathis - David Bakhtiari C: Jason Kelce - Matt Tenant RG: Todd Herremans - Jake Scott RT: Chris Hairston - Dennis Kelly DE: Fletcher Cox - William Gholston NT: Vince Wilfork - Barry Cofield - Sammie Hill DT: Marcell Dareus - Sen'Derrick Marks LOLB: Ahmad Brooks - Aaron Maybin - Steve Beauharnais ILB: Bart Scott - AJ Klein - Johnathan Freeny ILB: Mychal Kendricks -Jamar Chaney ROLB: Brandon Graham - Victor Butler CB: Darrelle Revis - Sheldon Brown - Curtis Marsh CB: Antonio Cromartie - Sanders Commings - Cliff Harris FS: Kenny Phillips - Duke Williams SS: Kam Chancellor - Danny McCray K: Alex Henery P: Britton Colquit LS: Jon Dorenbos [HR][/HR] FREE AGENTS UFA Akeem Jordan - LB Dom. Rodgers-Cromartie - DB Darryl Tapp - DE Derek Landri - DT Jon Dorenbos - LS Jake Scott - OL King Dunlap - OL RFA Colt Anderson - S [HR][/HR] DRAFT 5.3 (131) - OT/OG David Bakhtiari, Colorado 5.25 (153) - Via Seattle - DE William Gholston, Michigan St. 5.26 (154) - Via Denver - CB Sanders Commings, Georgia 5.27 (155) - Via San Fransisco - LB AJ Klein, Iowa St. 6.5 (165) - S Duke Williams, Nevada 6.26 (186) - Via 49ers - WR Aaron Mellette, Elon 7.C10 - Via Comp - RB Zac Stacy, Vanderbilt UDFA: LB Steve Beauharnais, Rutgers [HR][/HR] CUTS Trent Edwards QB 715,000 Nick Miller WR 630,000 Demarco Sampson WR 480,000 Ronald Johnson WR 480,000 BJ Cunningham WR 405,000 Evan Moore TE 715,000 Emil Igwenagu TE 480,000 Derek Carrier TE 405,000 Demetress Bell OG 9,600,000 Matt Kopa OT 555,000 Matt Reynolds OT 405,000 Julan Vandervelde OG 480,000 Dallas Reynolds OG 480,000 Nate Menkin OG 480,000 Ronnie Cameron DT 480,000 Evertte Brown DE 630,000 Marcus Dowtin LB 480,000 Ryan Rau LB 480,000 Eddie Whitley CB 405,000 Chris Hawkins CB 480,000 David Sims S 480,000 Mat McBriar P 840,000 Allen Barbre G 715,000 Casey Matthews LB 663,716 Trevard Lindley CB 480,000 Antonio Dixon DT 715,000 Cullen Jenkins DT 6,500,000 Dion Lewis HB 602,220 Brandon Hughes CB 630,000 Greg Salas WR 555,000 Stanley Havili 480,000 [HR][/HR] FREE AGENT SIGNINGS Anthony Collins OT $480,000 Aaron Maybin OLB $480,000 Zach Miller TE $5,250,000 Cliff Harris CB $480,000 Bart Scott LB $1,200,000 Sammie Hill NT $500,000 Kenny Phillips FS $2,000,000 Tarvaris Jackson QB $500,000 Logan Paulson TE $500,000 Sen'Derrick Marks DE $500,000 Jake Scott OG $500,000 Britton Colquit P $500,000 Jon Dorenbos LS $500,000 Michael Bush RB $3,500,000 Victor Butler LB $2,900,000 Mohamed Massaquoi WR $480,000 Danny McCray S $480,000 Barry Cofield NT/DE $5,000,000 [HR][/HR] TRADES
Chip Kelly moves forward with veteran coaching staff The former coach of the Oregon Duck’s was one of the hottest commodities on the market this off-season. After interviewing with multiple teams, Kelly eventually decided on taking the Eagle’s job. In four seasons in charge in Eugene, Kelly guided the Ducks to a 46-7 record, three Pac 10/12 titles, and four BCS bowl appearances. Known for his innovative, high-tempo spread offense, Kelly has been rumored to be headed to the NFL for some time now. He reportedly came close to accepting the head coaching position with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers one year ago, but backed out and returned for another year at Oregon. With no NFL experience under his belt, Kelly looked for veteran coaches who would help him get his foot in the door. It was originally reported that Pat Shurmur had taken the offensive coordinator job with the Eagles. Initially, this report raised eyebrows as Shurmur has experience running a west coast offense which doesn’t cope well with the spread offense preferred by Kelly. News broke today that the Eagles have hired Hue Jackson as offensive coordinator. Jackson has had three stints as an offensive coordinator; with Washington (2003) under Steve Spurrier, Atlanta (2007), and Oakland (2010). The 2010 Raiders finished second in the league in rushing, and were in the top 10 in total offense and points per game. Oakland was ninth in total offense in Jackson’s lone season as its head coach. Jackson, who was Baltimore’s quarterbacks coach when Joe Flacco became the first rookie quarterback to win two playoff games, runs a more multiple offense than Shurmur. Although the offense is solely in control of Kelly, Jackson’s experience and work as a quarterbacks coach should prove instrumental in the success of this offense. Additionally, the Eagles have announced the hiring of former Jets head coach, Rex Ryan. It was no secret that Kelly wanted to move towards an aggressive 3-4 defense and who better to lead that front. While rather unsuccessful as a head coach, Ryan is still considered one of the great minds in defensive schemes today. For the past 7 seasons, Ryan has been in control of a top 6 defense, a title no other coach in the NFL can claim. Although Ryan doesn’t run a traditional 3-4 defense, his use of base, over, and under defensive schemes is just the aggressive game plan that Kelly is looking for. His extensive knowledge of multi-dimensional defenses is that which any head coach would crave for. Also vital to the advancement of the Eagles, Kelly has assembled a “players coach” environment, an important identity for a team looking to rebuild through free agency and the draft.
Eagles Offseason Off to a Quick Start Only seconds into the trade season, the Eagles have already pulled the trigger on a few pieces to the puzzle. A battered front line last year left the Eagles offense in disarray. In 2012, they lost all-pro left tackle Jason Peters and a young and upcoming center Jason Kelce to injury early in season. Multiple players were brought in to try and fill the void, but as soon as the leak was plugged, another would fall to injury. Kelly has brought in a young yet experienced offensive tackle from Buffalo with Chris Hairston. For his size, he is quick on his feet and has impressive agility. A gifted athlete, Hairston has the ability to play tackle on either side of the ball. With this inbound move, veteran offensive lineman Todd Herremans is expected to move inside to right guard. Eagles GM 305 and Chip Kelly have, for now, solidified a front 5 consisting of Peters, Mathis, Kelce, Herremans, and now Hairston… a breath of fresh air from last season. In addition, the Eagles have acquired safety Kam Chancellor from Seattle. The Eagles look to upgrade the secondary across the board this offseason. Chancellor, a hard hitting safety known for bringing the pain, is the first of many additions. Rex Ryan is looking for a bigger and more formidable back field to adapt to the growing trend of taller and bigger receiving tight ends in the league. [video=youtube;EmT1GU1UuUE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EmT1GU1UuUE[/video] Moving out of the Eagles locker room are most notably Trent Cole, Bryce Brown, and Nate Allen. With the move to a hybrid 3-4 defense, the Eagles were hard pressed to find a spot for him. The former Pro Bowler had just three sacks in 16 games for the Philadelphia Eagles, with his total pressure number dropping from 67 in 2011 to 46 in 2012, according to Pro Football Focus. A traditional 4-3 end, they did not believe he would make the transition to LB even though it was a position he excelled in… a decade ago. Bryce Brown showed promise last season, however ball security was on Chip Kelly’s mind. He had shown a scary level of regression, bouncing to the outside to avoid would-be blockers. Brown seemed to almost anticipate the hits coming before he takes the contact. Granted, he was playing behind a demolished Eagles line. Look for the Eagles to add a solid back up to All Star RB LeSean McCoy this off season. Nate Allen was drafted in the 2nd round in 2010 with hope to sure up the Eagles secondary. There is no other way to describe Allen’s up-and-down performance but disappointing. He really hasn’t done much of significance since a torn patella tendon ended a promising rookie campaign early. That first year alone, Allen had eight pass defenses, three interceptions, two sacks, and a forced fumble. In the two seasons since, 11 defenses, two picks, zero sacks or forced fumbles... in 2012, only the four defenses. That’s not even close to the impact the Eagles were hoping for from a 37th overall pick. Overall, the transition is in full swing and expect the Eagles to be very active here on out.
Wild and Crazy 24 Hours for Philly Could Kelly in his wildest fantasies design a more perfect quarterback for his system than Carolina's Cam Newton? Well today that dream came true, as Philadelphia acquired Newton in a blockbuster trade that sent Jeremy Maclin and Josh Freeman packing. Newton is arguably the most gifted and talented quarterback to ever play football. Not the best, of course. He has a lot of work to do to even become a continuous winner in the NFL. But from head to toe his overall talent levels dwarf that of every other quarterback in the NFL. His game is expected to go to the next level under Kelly, a premiere developer of quarterbacks and whose offenses have routinely ranked at or near the top in rushing in the country. His combination of size (6-foot-5, 245-pounds) and speed alone make him unique in the annals of NFL football, but the fact that he can throw with accuracy and velocity as well, sets him apart. The Eagles have additionally picked up two young wide receivers in Tampa Bay’s Mike Williams and Carolina’s Brandon LaFell. The two receivers look to replace Maclin and Jackson starting next to slot receiver Jason Avant. Although this is a young group of players now running Kelly’s dynamic spread offense, he is overwhelmingly excited about the athleticism of this line up. On the defensive side of the ball, Eagles have acquired another young star with defensive lineman Gerald McCoy. Formerly a pro-bowl defensive tackle for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, McCoy will be lining up as the left defensive end in Rex Ryans 3-4 defense. Many arguments have been made on whether McCoy will transition well to a 3-4 end. However under Ryans multiple look defensive packages, the Eagles organization has no doubts that his skill sets will be utilized. McCoy’s quick first step will put a lot of pressure on opposing offensive linemen. With a front three consisting of McCoy, Wilfork, and Cox, the Eagles have established a formidable defensive front. After all, when the defensive line puts pressure on the quarterback, the linebackers, cornerbacks, and safeties all benefit.
State of the Eagles Address As the early off-season frenzy dies down and cuts begin to fall, the long term lineup of Chip Kelly’s Eagles begins to emerge. The biggest off season acquisition has been the addition of franchise quarterback Cam Newton to the mix. Kelly won't be able to get away with running his no-huddle "blur" offense in the NFL exactly the way he does at Oregon. There’s too much talent on the defensive side of the ball for all teams, more practice restrictions, and greater roster turnover. But to have a chance to do the things Kelly likes to do, he must have a legitimate dual-threat quarterback. They aren't as easy to find at the NFL level and Newton is the perfect fit. With the additions of Williams and LaFell, Philadelphia has the base of talented young receiving corps. With the departure of Jason Avant, they will be looking to add depth to the position through free agency and the draft. As previously mentioned, the Eagles offensive down fall last year began with the injury to elite NFL left tackle, Jason Peters. Although there are always questions in regards to a player who ruptured his Achilles tendon, Kelly is eager to have his tackle back to lead the units front five. Since last reported, multiple changes have been made to solidify Rex Ryan’s new 3-4 alignment. Cullen Jenkins and Fletcher Cox will remain on the ends, flanking veteran all-star Vince Wilfork. On the outside, the acquisition of veteran Ahmad Brooks will be sure to pay dividends for the 3-4 transition. Currently on the opposite side, the Eagles bolster Brandon Graham, the Eagles top pass rusher in 2012. The Eagles secondary is well on it’s way from the revamp that has occurred under Chip Kelly and Rex Ryan. Key additions to the back field include Darelle Revis, Antonio Cromartie, and Kam Chancellor. One big hole yet to be addressed is at the free safety position, which the Eagles will have to address come free agency. Overall, the base is there for the Eagles to succeed in 2013. Chip Kelly has the pieces to orchestrate his intense spread attack, and Ryan has his pieces for his 3-4 base defense. With the free agency period and draft yet to come, and with over 20 million in cap space after cuts, the team will only grow from here.
Offense Under a new General Manager, the Philadelphia Eagles came into this off-season with big changes in mind. In the front office, they hired a new head coach and coordinators to begin the transition. Chip Kelly will plan to bring his up-tempo spread offense to the new look Eagles. Although his game plan will have to adapt, much of what Kelly has been able to accomplish at Oregon should translate well with the personnel currently on the roster. Obviously, Kelly’s offense will have more of a traditional feel to it in the NFL. But make no mistake about it, Kelly is an offensive mastermind, able to create plays molded off of his players. If you wish to learn more about Kelly’s Offensive Philosophy, I invite you to visit the following link and read the materials: Chip Kelly Spread Offense Analysis Names are hyper linked to highlights. QB: Cam Newton - Tarvaris Jackson By far the biggest personnel acquisition of the off-season was trading for Cam Newton. Newton brings the versatility, leadership, and pure ability to run a Chip Kelly offense in the NFL. There is no other player out there who could fit this offense better. RB: LeSean McCoy - Ryan Matthews - Michael Bush - Zac Stacy LeSean McCoy will continue to lead this backfield with his elite talent. However, we’ve been forced to build depth at the position due to a history of injuries. Additions to the depth chart include Ryan Matthews, Michael Bush, and rookie Zac Stacy from Vanderbilt. Matthews was unable to grow into his potential in San Diego, however he possesses an outstanding athletic ability to be a transitional 2 down back if needed. Michael Bush was added to be the “thunder” to the “lightning” if you will. At 6’1” and 245 lbs, Bush is a bruiser and will be utilized on 3rd and short situations. The rookie Zac Stacy was an interesting addition late in the draft. Slotted to be a 5th or 6th round draft prospect, Stacy fell all the way to the Eagles comp pick in the 7th round. FB: Dwayne Allen - Michael Bush Another addition to the team was Colt’s TE Dwayne Allen. Allen is an exciting athlete in regards to his ability to be both a blocking and a receiving threat. One of the NFL’s best H Backs with only one year in, Allen will provide even more versatility for Chip Kelly’s playbook. Bush Provides an alternate to Allen at FB. WR: Mike Williams - Mohamed Sanu - Riley Cooper WR: Brandon LaFell - Mohamed Massaqoui - Aaron Mellette The wide receiver corps was completely remodeled this offseason. We are extremely excited with the young talent we have combined at the position. The top of the depth chart includes Mike Williams (the good one), Brandon LaFell, and Mohammed Sanu in the slot. All three are young big receivers with solid hands and can block down field. The receiving corps size and physicality will be able to create mismatches down field as well as yards after catch. Adding depth are Massaqoui, Cooper, and rookie Aaron Mellette. TE: Zach Miller – Dwayne Allen - Logan Paulsen One of the biggest free agent acquisitions was tight end Zach Miller. Miller is one of the rare athletes able to block as well as he can receive. In recent years, teams have limited his role as a receiver, but Philadelphia will look to bring him back to his glory days in Oakland. Again we see Dwayne Allen’s name… continuing with his versatility, Allen will be able to line up all over the field. Adding Paulsen as depth gives us an extremely solid blocker. LT: Jason Peters - Anthony Collins LG: Evan Mathis - David Bakhtiari C: Jason Kelce - Matt Tenant RG: Todd Herremans - Jake Scott RT: Chris Hairston - Dennis Kelly The offensive line took a beating last year, losing almost every starter to injury. Holding down the fort at left tackle continues to be Jason Peters. Before the injury, Peter’s was widely regarded as one of the best LT in football. Although he tore his Achilles preseason last year, it was reported that he could have returned at the end of the season although he and the team opted not to. Reports of his health have been promising and we are moving forward expecting him to continue to produce over the next couple years as a franchise tackle. Evan Mathis at left guard was one of the best at his position last year. He provided possibly the only stable cog to the line last year. Before going down to injury, Kelce has been one of the best young and upcoming centers in the game. Todd Herremans will move inside to RG after playing tackle last season. Acquired via trade, Chris Hairston will anchor the right tackle position. Since being drafted in 2011 by the Buffalo Bills, Hairston has grown into a solid right tackle putting up a positive PFF grade of 5.3 last year playing both left and right tackle. Philadelphia also added solid veteran depth to the offensive line with Collins, Tenant, Scott, and Kelly. In the draft, we selected David Bakhtiari. A player who fell to us in the 5th round, Bakhtiari is a versatile prospect who can grow into a starter at either guard or tackle. Defense On the defensive side of the ball, the Eagles brought in Rex Ryan as defensive coordinator. Although he catches flack for being a fat *******, there is no denying the fact that he is one of the best defensive coaches in the NFL. The Eagles will run a 3-4 base defense, but have the personnel to run any number of sub formations. The organization wanted the defense to get bigger and more physical, and that is just what we did this off-season. DE: Fletcher Cox - William Gholston NT: Vince Wilfork - Barry Cofield - Sammie Hill DT: Marcell Dareus - Sen'Derrick Marks On the outside of the three man front, the Eagles added Marcell Dareus to the opposite of last year’s first round selection, Fletcher Cox. Anchoring the nose will be big man Vince Wilfork, playing his original 2 gap scheme. Cox will transition to a 5 technique, while Dareus will expectedly play the Ngata/Smith 3/5 hybrid technique providing the best matchups on downs. Depth at the nose tackle position couldn’t get any sweeter with the additions of Cofield and Hill. Cofield also has the ability to play on the outside if needed. Sen’Derrick Marks and rookie William Gholston add depth on the outside, although we look for Cox and Dareus to handle a heavy bulk of the work. LOLB: Ahmad Brooks - Steve Beauharnais - Aaron Maybin ILB: Bart Scott - AJ Klein - Johnathan Freeny ILB: Mychal Kendricks -Jamar Chaney ROLB: Brandon Graham - Victor Butler Anchoring the inside of the linebacking corps is veteran defender Bart Scott, formerly of the Jets. Although age can be a concern, Scott is a viable two down run stopper on the interior and adds veteran leadership to this young group of guys. Rookie AJ Klein will develop into Scott’s eventual replacement, while mainly playing in a 3rd down role behind Scott. Kendricks move’s inside under the new 3-4 scheme. Although he’s considered slightly undersized, Kendricks is an extremely physical player who we believe will make the transition seamlessly. On the outside, the Eagles added Ahmad Brooks through trade. Brooks has developed into one of the best strongside linebackers in the game. Often undervalued on the stout 49ers defense, Brooks put up a solid PFF grade of 10.9 in 2012. One of the biggest transitions this defense will have to make will be last year’s top DE Brandon Graham moving to OLB in the 3-4. However, Graham has the athletic ability and past experience with the position to make it work. In addition, the acquisition of Victor Butler in free agency provides depth at either OLB position. CB: Darrelle Revis - Sheldon Brown - Curtis Marsh CB: Antonio Cromartie - Sanders Commings - Cliff Harris Once again, completely revamping the defense consisted of bringing in a new secondary. Before his injury, Revis was considered the best in the game, and we have no doubt watching different reports that he will return to his former self. On the other side will be Cromartie who has worked side bye side with Revis in New York. With Revis out last year, Cromartie earned himself another Pro Bowl slot. His biggest knock is against his run defending, which last year he proved to be one of the better shut down corner backs against the run surprisingly. Following that commanding duo will be a camp battle between veteran Sheldon Brown and rookie Sanders Commings. This front office is very high on Commings, and we fully expect him to come in at the beginning of the season as the nickel back. If not, Brown will provide that role without a problem after putting up a solid season in 2012 posting a PFF grade of 7.9. FS: Kenny Phillips - Duke Williams SS: Kam Chancellor - Danny McCray Through a trade with the Seahawks, the Eagles acquired Kam Chancellor who we feel is one of the best young safeties playing the game. A physical player who can still play coverage is a commodity that this front office was happy to jump on. One of our biggest free agency acquisitions was landing FS Kenny Phillips. When healthy, Phillips can be one of the top FS in the NFL. However, injuries have hampered his past few seasons. That is why in the draft we selected Duke Williams, who we feel was sorely undervalued by most teams in the draft. K: Alex Henery P: Britton Colquit LS: Jon Dorenbos They're special. A Look Back at the Draft Overall, we feel that we were able to get exceptional value this late in the draft. Come April 25th and 26th, we expect to see a lot of these names go much earlier. 5.3 (131) - OT/OG David Bakhtiari, Colorado -Slightly undersized at this point of his career, we expect David to put on some pounds once he starts with NFL level conditioning. As a depth player, he offers versatility at either guard or tackle if his name was called. With time, he could become a solid starter at RG as Herremans age might become a factor. At pick 131, we couldn't let him slip any further. -Actual Draft Position: Round 4 (109) 5.25 (153) - Via Seattle - DE William Gholston, Michigan St. -Gholston's body has not fully matured yet to fill out his 6'6" frame. With some added weight, and some work on his technique, Gholston can become a solid 3-4 DE. At the minimum, he can provide a solid 3rd down pass rush option with his ability to gain leverage and get around tackles on the outside. -Actual Draft Position: Round 4 (126) 5.26 (154) - Via Denver - CB Sanders Commings, Georgia -Probably our biggest sleeper coming into this draft was Sanders Commings. He is surprisingly fast and agile for a 6'1" 215 lbs corner. Commings biggest asset is his ability to play press coverage, which will fit perfectly with this physical Eagles secondary. His biggest weakness is his tackling, and needs to work on wrapping up rather than just throwing a brutal shoulder blow. -Actual Draft Position: Round 5 (134) 5.27 (155) - Via San Fransisco - LB AJ Klein, Iowa St. -Klein is an intense instinctual LB, who may not be the fastest or most agile, but knows how to play the ball. He also is a superb tackler and plays well against the run. It's also an added benefit that he has been noted to be a great leader on and off the field. Over time, he should develop into a solid 4 down LB in the NFL. -Actual Draft Position: Round 5 (148) 6.5 (165) - S Duke Williams, Nevada -Williams has all the makings of a big time playmaker in the NFL. The main issue with his game stems from his aggressiveness, which causes Williams to play himself out of position too much. He will also need to bulk up a bit. But at this point in the draft, Williams provided great value. We wouldn't be surprised to see him sneak into the 4th or 5th round. -Actual Draft Position: Round 4 (105) 6.26 (186) - Via 49ers - WR Aaron Mellette, Elon -We'll be the first to admit that we missed out on a few late round receiver prospects that we had our eyes on, but we were still happy to land Mellette. He has all the physical tools to become a big play receiver at the next level. However, the lack of competition at his level at Elon leaves many question marks on his effectiveness at the next level. He did look good solid in the Senior Bowl, so we felt he was worth a late round flyer to see what he can develop into. -Actual Draft Position: Round 7 (238) 7.C10 - Via Comp - RB Zac Stacy, Vanderbilt -A pure value pick at this point, we were surprised to see Stacy go almost undrafted. Although he's only 5'9", Stacy plays like mauler consistently breaking through arm tackles and pushing the pile forward. Just take a look at his numbers from the combine: -Actual Draft Position: Round 5 (160) UDFA: LB Steve Beauharnais, Rutgers -We believe Beauharnais has the versatility to provide depth at any position on the linebacking corps. With some development, we believe he can become more than just the run stopper he's projected to be. -Actual Draft Position: Round 7 (235)
Lmao I had to look that up... Just click the players names for pretty pictures.... Bart Scott's highlights are the best
