keyfro said:
quick thought...kffl reports that the cowboys released jacob rogers...any interest in him for the min. pay
6'5", 305. more of a finesse guy than a mauler. the biggest question isnt ability, but ferocity & drive. has only played in 2 games, and none started (despite dallas's injuries). was the 52nd pick in 2004.
from nfl.com...
OVERVIEW
One of the nation's top offensive tackles, starting for his third season on the left side as a senior in 2003
Coming from a tight-end background, his strength is his footwork, as his forte has been staying in front of the defenders to protect the quarterback
A student of the game, he spends countless hours reviewing film and preparing for his upcoming opponent
A fine all-around athlete, he was also a standout punter during his prep days.
ANALYSIS
Positives: Has a developing frame that could add at least another 20 pounds of bulk with no lose in speed
Shows good quickness, agility and balance
Maintains body control on the move, showing a fluid change of direction
Gets quick movement coming out of his stance
Delivers good pop upon contact, showing the ability to chip and hit his assignment while playing under control working in space
Uses his long arms well to get leverage and keep position advantage to finish his blocks
Not a mauler, but knows how to gain position and push the defender away from the play as a drive blocker
Effective trap blocker who has the ability to move out and down the line of scrimmage to lead on sweeps and pulls
Works well with the offensive guard to get to the cut off point in the second level
Will set up quickly, cut off, angle block and wall off the edge rusher with consistency in pass protection
Has enough functional speed to mirror the edge rushers, keeping his hands active to punch and lock out
Has the foot agility to move and adjust working down the line and shows the kick slide to work back and redirect.
Negatives: Shows inconsistent intensity and effort (will do enough to get the job done)
Has exceptional skills and the power to dominate, but prefers to outfinesse his opponent rather than maul him (needs to show more aggression in his play)
Has all the tools you want in a quality left tackle, but needs to work on his up-and-down intensity (has the potential to be one of the best left tackles in the game if he can develop a "search-and-destroy" nature)
History of shoulder injuries needs further medical evaluation.
AGILITY TESTS
Timed at 5.3 in the 40-yard dash
405-pound bench press
500-pound squat
330-pound power clean
26½-inch vertical jump
32¾-inch arm length
10-inch hands
Right-handed.