NFL

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…

Strengths: Quickness Fast release off of the snap Hits blocks on second level Smart Athletic Technician Good knee bend Pulls well Durable Good frame; put together well Strength Experienced 4-year starter Weaknesses: Could use more power for drive blocking Needs to improve his ability to anchor against power bull rushers Ball security Could make strides…

Strengths: Excellent run defender Quick get-off Disruptive force at line of scrimmage Speed to penetrate a gap Ability to collapse the pocket Quality pad level Bulk to anchor and hold ground against drive blockers Natural pad level Strength to shed blocks Very good at fighting double teams Holds his ground against two blockers, and can…

Strengths: Very long arms Quick feet Good athlete Powerful run blocker Gritty player who plays with some fire Versatile Could play guard or right tackle Good run-blocking technique Mobility to hit blocks downfield Recoverability Reputation as a good teammate and leader Very durable Experienced Weaknesses: Needs to continue to work on knee bend Will need…

M.V.P. – Drew Brees, QB, Saints. Aaron Rodgers won the real MVP award, but Drew Brees has my MVP vote, which means much, much more. Look, I’m not saying Brees is better than Rodgers by any means. If I had to pick one quarterback to start a team with, it would be Rodgers. But that’s…

Strengths: Speed to turn the corner Rare athlete Agility to sink his hips/shoulder to get leverage on tackles Strength Has a powerful bull rush A developed repertoire of pass rushing moves Nice rip move Good spin move Propensity to make splash plays Active hands Has the strength to anchor and hold his ground vs. the…

Strengths: Good frame with long arms Excellent technician Light on his feet Athletic Shows good instincts Natural knee bender Flexible and fluid Great kick step – good range Extremely productive at times Overwhelming as a run blocker when he wants to be Gets to the second level Comfortable in space Nice hand punch Understands angles…