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Strengths: Powerful jam Physical with receivers Adept at re-routing/disrupting timing of plays Strong Good tackler Gritty Intelligence Strong run defender Natural fit as a zone corner Understands zone concepts and landmarks Good at breaking up passes Reliable Weaknesses: Tight hips Didn’t produce interceptions Needs to improve recoverability Football speed? Must get more composure Can be…

2012 Offseason Quarterback Predictions Updated March 7, 2012 Follow me @walterfootball It’s another offseason, which means a number of teams will be searching for quarterbacks. Here are my predictions for how each quarterback-needy team will address the position this spring, in 2012 NFL Draft order (excluding the obvious Colts): Cleveland Browns: Sign Matt Flynn Everyone…

Strengths: Elite, rare speed Extremely athletic Hard hitter Ball skills Excellent blitzing ability Able to force fumbles Regularly generates splash plays Can flip his hips to run with receivers Muscular Pursuit skills Three-down linebacker Can recover when initially beat Could star on special teams Durable Weaknesses: Inconsistent Maturity concerns Instincts are hit-and-miss Freelances too much…

Strengths: Powerful arm Quick release Big pocket presence Gritty; fighter Excellent height Good bulk to take hits Durable Improved accuracy Displays gunslinger mentality Experienced 3-year starter Weaknesses: Field vision Lacks mobility Decision-making Streaky Too many interceptions Footwork Summary: Foles is a big-armed pocket passer. He comes to the NFL having put up some big numbers…

The following chart comprises the weigh-in numbers for the defensive linemen at the 2012 NFL Draft Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. 40 Times: As I explained on Twitter (@walterfootball), the official 40 times are incorrect, and they’ve been proven false via the NFL Network’s simul-cam. For the 40 times, I use the NFL Network’s unofficial times,…

Strengths: Good speed More power than one expects Quick to the hole Vision Explosive Can rip off some long runs Breaks a lot of tackles Capacity to accelerate immediately Excellent cutting ability Finishes runs well Impressive balance Athletic Running instincts Soft hands Body lean Runs behind his pads Has some wiggle, elusiveness Weaknesses: Ball security…

2011 Pro Day Results: April 15, 2011 – Taiwan Jones April 13, 2011 – UMass April 8, 2011 – Harvard, Holy Cross April 7, 2011 – Notre Dame, Villanova April 6, 2011 – Boston College, Tandon Doss April 5, 2011 – Ras-I Dowling, Daniel Thomas April 4, 2011 – SMU April 3, 2011 – Iowa…