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By Walter Cherepinsky – @walterfootball Feb. 16, 2015 If you missed the tweets regarding Mike Mayock’s conference call Monday afternoon, here are some of the important things he had to say regarding the 2015 NFL Draft: Dorial Green-Beckham as ‘gifted as anyone in the class’ but notes baggage. Says Perriman a potential first-rounder Amari Cooper,…

Strengths: Receiving ability Natural, soft hands Red-zone weapon Body control Leaping ability Makes contested catches Gets separation from linebackers Uses size to beat defensive backs Big target Built well Quickness, surprises defenders Excellent down the middle seam Has some run-blocking skills Strong to hold blocks Versatile; could be a blocking or receiving tight end in…

Strengths: Very disruptive Physical force at the point of attack Excellent run-defender who can hold his gap Good burst off the snap Has some pass-rushing skills Collapses the pocket Can destroys guards and centers with a bull rush Flashes speed to run by them Very strong Very quick for his size Closes well for a…

Strengths: Field vision Works through his progressions and reads the defense Ability to thrive as a pocket passer Strong arm Can make all the NFL throws Distributes the ball to a variety of weapons Good on touch passes Basis for good footwork Athletic; can scramble and avoid sacks with his feet Accurate in the short…

Strengths: Powerful run-blocker Gets movement in the ground game Can handle heavy nose tackles Powerful drive-blocker Has heavy hands Ability to sustain blocks Physical Can display a mean streak Improved technique with hand placement Reliable in short yardage Quick firing to the second level Scheme flexibility, ability to work in a man or zone scheme…