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Strengths: Good speed Instinctive Athletic Covers a lot of ground in deep part of the field Experienced against top-quality passing attacks Secure tackler Physical Thick Big hitter Solid in run support Takes good angles Can cover tight ends and backs Is able to match up on slot receivers Adept at breaking up passes Strong student;…

Top 10 Most Overrated NFL Players Published Feb. 21, 2012 Follow me @walterfootball I’ve been really frustrated lately. Ever since Randy Moss announced that he was “coming back from retirement” – otherwise known as the “no one wanted me last year, so let me try a gimmick so front offices remember that I still exist”…

Strengths: Superb receiving tight end Great red-zone weapon Excellent body control to make acrobatic catches Leaping ability Reliable hands Athletic Quick release off of line Good route-runner Too quick for linebackers in pass routes Too big for defensive backs in pass routes Big target Quality college blocker Gives good effort in blocking Nice size and…

Strengths: Road-grading run blocker Excellent run blocking technique Good hand placement Rides defenders out of plays Kicks out well to set up perimeter runs Mobility to hit blocks on the second level Can play with a mean streak Knee bend Smart Anchors well against bull rushers Recoverability Reliable pass protector Potential to improve his pass…

The following chart comprises the weigh-in numbers for the quarterbacks at the 2010 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, which…

Strengths: Blazing speed Excellent instincts Extremely reliable tackler Uses good tackling technique to wrap up ball-carrier Very athletic Read-and-react skills Fabulous run defender Can flip his hips to run with receivers Phenomenal in man coverage on tight ends, running backs Hard hitter Muscular Physical player Regularly generates splash plays Produces good down-and-distance situations Quality blitzer…