1.25 - Garett Bolles, OT, Utah, 6-5 297
Hoping Ramczyk, Lamp, and Robinson are enough OL for the teams in front of us also doing some trench shopping to have us find this not so youngster still available. He's mean and he's talented and he could be just what we need to help an anemic offense. The guy actually looks kinda ridiculous at times when mirroring pass rushers he's so quick and agile. Could start out at RT and move over when it's time for Duane to move on or on the left and Duane sets up shop on the right where he can age gracefully.
2.57 - Nathan Peterman, QB, Pittsburgh, 6-2, 226
The more I see of this kid play the more I feel he'd fit right into a groove working with OB. Very sound in his mechanics with an efficient set-up and delivery. Accurate, mobile/elusive. No cannon to speak of, but enough arm to not have a limited playbook. Seems to anticipate windows well due to solid all-around decision making. Also plays with a welcome aggressive competitiveness that's nice to see from the position. The guy's kinda the anti-weiler.
3.89 - Jordan Leggett, TE, Clemson, 6-5, 258
No fancy scouting intel here, just every time I turned on a Clemson game this guy was making a pivotal play. Every single freaking time. Ball thrown between defenders for a tough play, Leggett goes up and gets it. 3rd and something important, Leggett catch to keep drive moving. Red zone opportunity down a score, Leggett score to even the game. Every freaking time. Sound unfamiliar Texans fans? ... I know.
4.131 - Elijah Lee, LB, Kansas St., 6-3, 228
Quick, rangy, athletic LB'er who can play the run shooting gaps or turn and run up the seams or out in the flats with backs and TE's. Can be physical but doesn't fire downhill a lot. Has the awareness and movement to cover but could use some finer tuning on the when's where's and why's so as to become more reactionary and less thinking to adjust. Would love to see Vrabel get his head and hands on this kid.
4.142 - Josh Harvey-Clemons, S, Louisville, 6-4, 217
Tough, athletic S/Money-backer who has a ton of range and can make damn near every tackle. Can get spun around in one-on-one coverage, but has the physical tools to improve in this area while being used scheme-wise to his strengths in the meantime. Could be a ST dynamo from the start.
5.169 - James Conner, RB, Pittsburgh, 6-1, 233
Bruiser who can find his way through lanes and shed tacklers. Big guy who knows how to stay behind his pads. Can take over for Miller on short yardage situations. Can also catch the ball reliably out of the backfield. Well chronicled story defeating cancer all the while showing mental toughness and maturity that should carry well into the pro meat grinder. Just can't but think this kid will stomp his way one way or another into a quality role in this league.
7.243 -I have no good idea. Hope it's someone who makes the club. Meh.
So, a franchise anchor on the OL,
hopefully the future at QB,
a dynamic playmaker at TE,
an athletic LB who can tackle and cover,
a sure tackling S with range and versatility,
and a thumping RB who can run, catch, block, and convert in short yardage.
All in all while not perfect, I think the club would be at least a little better with this group of guys.
Hoping Ramczyk, Lamp, and Robinson are enough OL for the teams in front of us also doing some trench shopping to have us find this not so youngster still available. He's mean and he's talented and he could be just what we need to help an anemic offense. The guy actually looks kinda ridiculous at times when mirroring pass rushers he's so quick and agile. Could start out at RT and move over when it's time for Duane to move on or on the left and Duane sets up shop on the right where he can age gracefully.
2.57 - Nathan Peterman, QB, Pittsburgh, 6-2, 226
The more I see of this kid play the more I feel he'd fit right into a groove working with OB. Very sound in his mechanics with an efficient set-up and delivery. Accurate, mobile/elusive. No cannon to speak of, but enough arm to not have a limited playbook. Seems to anticipate windows well due to solid all-around decision making. Also plays with a welcome aggressive competitiveness that's nice to see from the position. The guy's kinda the anti-weiler.
3.89 - Jordan Leggett, TE, Clemson, 6-5, 258
No fancy scouting intel here, just every time I turned on a Clemson game this guy was making a pivotal play. Every single freaking time. Ball thrown between defenders for a tough play, Leggett goes up and gets it. 3rd and something important, Leggett catch to keep drive moving. Red zone opportunity down a score, Leggett score to even the game. Every freaking time. Sound unfamiliar Texans fans? ... I know.
4.131 - Elijah Lee, LB, Kansas St., 6-3, 228
Quick, rangy, athletic LB'er who can play the run shooting gaps or turn and run up the seams or out in the flats with backs and TE's. Can be physical but doesn't fire downhill a lot. Has the awareness and movement to cover but could use some finer tuning on the when's where's and why's so as to become more reactionary and less thinking to adjust. Would love to see Vrabel get his head and hands on this kid.
4.142 - Josh Harvey-Clemons, S, Louisville, 6-4, 217
Tough, athletic S/Money-backer who has a ton of range and can make damn near every tackle. Can get spun around in one-on-one coverage, but has the physical tools to improve in this area while being used scheme-wise to his strengths in the meantime. Could be a ST dynamo from the start.
5.169 - James Conner, RB, Pittsburgh, 6-1, 233
Bruiser who can find his way through lanes and shed tacklers. Big guy who knows how to stay behind his pads. Can take over for Miller on short yardage situations. Can also catch the ball reliably out of the backfield. Well chronicled story defeating cancer all the while showing mental toughness and maturity that should carry well into the pro meat grinder. Just can't but think this kid will stomp his way one way or another into a quality role in this league.
7.243 -I have no good idea. Hope it's someone who makes the club. Meh.
So, a franchise anchor on the OL,
hopefully the future at QB,
a dynamic playmaker at TE,
an athletic LB who can tackle and cover,
a sure tackling S with range and versatility,
and a thumping RB who can run, catch, block, and convert in short yardage.
All in all while not perfect, I think the club would be at least a little better with this group of guys.
