How Vic Carrucci rated our draft guys so far

[justtxyank]

1. Mario Williams- #1 DE in the draft

Positives: Great size (6-foot-7 and 295 pounds). ... Superior speed and athleticism. ... Excellent anticipation of the snap and quickness off the ball allow him to win most battles on his first step. ... Outstanding closing speed. ... Excellent footwork and change-of-direction skills. ... Superb ball instincts. ... Shows equal dominance rushing the passer or stopping the run. ... Big hitter.

Negatives: Despite tremendously long arms, needs to work at getting better separation from blockers. ... Must improve technique rather than mostly relying on running around blockers.

2. DeMeco Ryans- #4 OLB in the draft

Positives: Impressive display of techniques and instincts. … Shows good leverage and discipline in avoiding over-pursuit. … Quickness. … Use of hands to shed blockers.

Negatives: At 6-1 and 236 pounds, doesn't have ideal size to hold his own at the point of attack. … Needs to add strength and bulk.

3. Eric Winston- #4 OT in the draft

Positives: Former collegiate tight end brings considerable athleticism to the position. ... Impressive performances in Scouting Combine drills and at the Hurricanes' Pro Day on May 4 figure to do wonders for his draft stock. ... Shows good football temperament and physical style of play that matches the mentality of his opponents. ... Good size (6-6 and 310 pounds) and strength. ... Long arms and strong hands. ... Superb body control and footwork.

Negatives: Suffered a torn knee ligament that ended his season in 2004, although pre-draft workouts have put to rest many of the lingering concerns. ... Pass-protection technique needs work. ... Must improve lower-body strength.

4. Charles Spencer- #3 OG in the draft (though we are moving him)

Positives: Good size (6-4 and 352 pounds). ... Highly athletic, which allows him to be effective in small areas as well as in the open field. ... Explodes out of stance and gets to linebackers and safeties quickly. ... Good arm extension and powerful enough to rock defenders with hand punches. ... Remarkable progress since switching from defensive tackle as a junior, and impressed many NFL scouts during Senior Bowl workouts.

Negatives: Lack of offensive line experience. ... Must work at taking better advantage of size and strength when run-blocking at point of attack.

 

[Scooter]

Negatives: At 6-1 and 236 pounds, doesn't have ideal size to hold his own at the point of attack. … Needs to add strength and bulk.

most of it i agree with, because he stated the obvious. he's wrong here though.

al wilson - 6'0", 240
ian gold - 6'0", 223
dj williams - 6'1", 242

denver uses smaller, smarter, quicker linebackers in it's system and that's the system we'll be leaning towards. ryans is who the bronco's would've selected if they were in the least bit looking for a linebacker.

 

[Kaiser Toro]

most of it i agree with, because he stated the obvious. he's wrong here though.

al wilson - 6'0", 240
ian gold - 6'0", 223
dj williams - 6'1", 242

denver uses smaller, smarter, quicker linebackers in it's system and that's the system we'll be leaning towards. ryans is who the bronco's would've selected if they were in the least bit looking for a linebacker.

Thanks Scooter for taking it to another level. It is easy not to get the big picture when we allow "the experts" to box our players in when there is indeed a method to the perceived madness.