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2007 NFL Draft Day Two Thread

HoustonFrog said:
Just while we are sitting here...Justice today said Jacoby wasn't big or fast...track guy who returns kics..maybe it was tongue in cheek.
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Someone posted a link to an article yesterday on Jacoby and it was basically saying he could be the steal of the draft. I hope that assessment is correct. It'd be nice to find a gem on D last year (Ryans) and a gem on O (Jones) this year. We don't need no stinkin' 2nd round pick. :texflag:
 
Twitch-Houston said:
Someone posted a link to an article yesterday on Jacoby and it was basically saying he could be the steal of the draft. I hope that assessment is correct. It'd be nice to find a gem on D last year (Ryans) and a gem on O (Jones) this year. We don't need no stinkin' 2nd round pick. :texflag:
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Yeah I like him. He isn't blazing, but he has something in football speed.
 
Specnatz said:
waisted pick for them.
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it would be if it was a first round pick...but teams generally take a back yearly or eoy at least...it's just a high injury/short career type position. I thought it was a good pick since I think he makes the roster and has something to offer and was good value here.
 
HoustonFrog said:
Just while we are sitting here...Justice today said Jacoby wasn't big or fast...track guy who returns kics..maybe it was tongue in cheek.
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He looked good to me when I saw some clips....looks like a natural wr with some yac ability.
 
NO taking another back with their 4th says Bush is likely to continue his role as primarily a pass receiver IMO.
 
Vinny said:
it would be if it was a first round pick...but teams generally take a back yearly or eoy at least...it's just a high injury/short career type position. I thought it was a good pick since I think he makes the roster and has something to offer and was good value here.
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I understand that, I guess I was thinking there were higher players on the board that would also feed a need.
 
Specnatz said:
I understand that, I guess I was thinking there were higher players on the board that would also feed a need.
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all you are likely to get on the second day of the draft are back up types with the hope that they may mature into a starter at some point...most second day picks can't come in and start....so, they may just like his long term value over some back up linebacker (or plug in the need) left on the board
 
Vinny said:
He looked good to me when I saw some clips....looks like a natural wr with some yac ability.
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I finally got a chance to watch Kubes and Smith talk about picking Jones on Texans TV. They've got me pumped. Poor guy got called out by Kubes on crying when he got the call though...ha ha. That's good we got a guy who is hungry and is grateful for where he was picked. Hopefully he will want to prove himself.

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Rufus Alexander or Doug Free would potentially be great values here and guys who could play next year. A sleeper that I'd like to see...Troy Smith. If Schaub doesn't work out, would be nice to have an ace in the hole.
 
Dang, the Packers just grabbed Alan Barbe with their 4th. He's an excellent candidate for the ZB. No surprise then they got him.
Look for us to consider Adam Koets, Doug Free, & Otto (forget first name), with our 4th or 5th rounder. Those guys are all good fits in the ZB schemes.
 
CrunkTex said:
Rufus Alexander or Doug Free would potentially be great values here and guys who could play next year. A sleeper that I'd like to see...Troy Smith. If Schaub doesn't work out, would be nice to have an ace in the hole.
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Troy Smith? lol:
 
nunusguy said:
Dang, the Packers just grabbed Alan Barbe with their 4th. He's an excellent candidate for the ZB. No surprise then they got him.
Look for us to consider Adam Koets, Doug Free, & Otto (forget first name), with our 4th or 5th rounder. Those guys are all good fits in the ZB schemes.
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Mike Otto
 
Overall: Bennett appeared in all 12 games as a true freshman in 2003 as a reserve defensive back and on special teams, finishing the season with eight total tackles. In 2004, he played in all 11 games and recorded 32 total tackles, two tackles for loss, four interceptions, three pass breakups, and one fumble recovery. Bennett then underwent off-season shoulder surgery. He returned for all 12 games (10 starts) in 2005 and made 31 total tackles, one tackle for loss, one sack, three interceptions, 10 pass breakups, one forced fumble, and one blocked kick.

Bennett lacks ideal hip fluidity as a pure cover corner, but he's not strong or aggressive in run support to bulk up and make the move to safety. He also comes with some durability baggage due to his shoulder surgery. However, he still possesses an impressive combination of height and speed, which gives him a chance
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http://insider.espn.go.com/nfldraft...go.com/nfldraft/draft/tracker/player?id=10500
 
Fred Bennett is a big corner from an SEC school. Might not have the speed of other corners in the draft, but the Texans needed size opposite Dunta.
 
fred bennett came into his senior year as one of the best corners in college, great pick, good trade rick.. now we get an extra 5th...

him and dunta will work great together to
south Carolina connection
 
Positives: Tight-skinned prospect with adequate muscle definition. Rare height for the position. Aggressive man-to-man cover corner. Effective jam of the receiver at the line of scrimmage. Rare speed down the field, especially for a corner of his size. Loses a step in transition, but has long speed and a second gear when the ball is in the air. Uses his hands well to break up the pass. Adequate awareness in zone coverage. Good burst to close on the ball. Athleticism and size combination make for an exciting upside. Not a finished product.

Negatives: Despite Bennett's size, he lacks toughness versus the run. Will react to the run and come up to support, but is more than willing to stand and let others do the dirty work. Rarely takes on blocks, choosing to run around them. No missed tackles on the games viewed, but tends to duck his head and swipe at the ball-carrier's feet rather than squaring up and driving his opponent to the ground. Good straight-line speed, but loses a step in transition and can struggle to blanket more agile or quality route-running wideouts.
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http://www.nfl.com/draft/profiles/2007/bennett_fred

Always amazes me how on negative reviews you can find the bright spot :)
 
Good size and a solid frame...Smooth athlete with great speed and quickness...He is very aggressive in coverage and gets his hands on a lot of balls...Comes from a program with a reputation for producing pro defensive backs...A great leaper who puts himself in position to make plays...Matches up in zone & man...Major upside.

Weaknesses:
Is not overly physical...Only average as a tackler and in run support...Instincts are questionable and he doesn't have great ball skills...Hips aren't fluid and he plays too high...Makes too many mistakes and gets beaten too often...Doesn't always play up to his physical tools and is a bit of a underachiever...Durability concerns.

Notes:
The Gamecocks have also sent the likes of Sheldon Brown, Dunta Robinson, and Johnathan Joseph to the NFL in recent years...Spent one year at Hargrave Military Prep School...Underwent offseason shoulder surgery in 2005...Has everything you look for in terms of measurables but might be a workout warrior who gets drafted earlier than his play would usually indicate based on potential and not production
http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/cb/fredbennett.html
 
Twitch-Houston said:
His negative of not wanting to hit an RB worries me a bit. Remember P-Burnt.

Overall though I like the pick.
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You should probably expect "P-Burnt" type of negatives from a late 4th rounder, but I like his speed and size. And he won't make the team if he can't contribute on special teams, so he'll learn to tackle whether he likes it or not.
 
This guy seems pretty decent for a 4th round pick. And it adds debth to the CBs. I like it.
 
Twitch-Houston said:
Honestly I don't know enough about him to say, but I'm learning to trust the FO this year. THAT is weird to say...ha ha
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Yes it is, but I'm with you, my faith in this FO continues to grow. Of course, I'm the eternal optimist so take that for what its worth :)

Cornerback who is an all-star candidate in his senior season... pre-season second-team All-American according to The Sporting News (the fourth-best corner in the nation) and on everyone's pre-season first-team all-SEC squad...lone starting returnee in the Gamecocks' secondary... tall athlete who is considered a good cover corner... earned honorable mention All-SEC honors in 2005... has made 21 career starts and has appeared in all 35 games over the past three seasons... owns seven interceptions and 13 pass breakups... named the Outstanding Defensive Back during the 2006 spring drills.

2005: Started 10 games... recorded 31 tackles, including 23 solo stops en route to being named honorable mention All-SEC by the Associated Press... intercepted three passes and credited with a team-high 10 pass breakups... tied for third in the SEC in passes defended, averaging 1.08 per game... recorded the Gamecocks only forced turnover against UCF when he intercepted a pass late in the first half... also logged a sack in the season opener against UCF... did not start against either Troy or Auburn... picked off his second pass of the season against Troy... blocked a field goal attempt against Vanderbilt, the first blocked kick of any kind by a USC player since 2001... final interception came in the Clemson game... The Sporting News ranked him as the No. 14 cornerback in the land entering the 2005 season... limited in the 2005 spring drills after undergoing offseason shoulder surgery.

2004: Started all 11 games at cornerback... was the team's seventh-leading tackler with 32 stops, including 26 solo tackles... was second on the team with four interceptions and returned one fumble 35 yards versus Ole Miss... his four interceptions ranked tied for fourth in the SEC... had two interceptions in the road win over Alabama... also had interceptions vs. Troy and Florida... logged a season-high eight tackles in the victory at Vanderbilt... added six stops in the win at Kentucky.

2003: True freshman who played in all 12 games... saw action as a reserve defensive back and on special teams... credited with eight solo tackles... tallied a season-high three tackles in the victory over Vanderbilt.
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Some more info I found on Bennett.



http://uscsports.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/bennett_fred00.html
 
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