eaglesalltheway
07-09-2009, 02:54 PM
Here is a list of 65 CPU players, encompassing all positions. I made 5 more players than will be drafted, those will just go undrafted. (I want to talk with BB and scotty if we should have a Free Agency for those 5 guys) I made more in some positions due to less interest in them from the users and how many will be needed in the league. Coaches, the ratings ranges will be up some time after the combine is over. Any coaches with questions about CPU players can ask in this thread, but there will be some things I can not answer (ratings, who is better than who, etc). If you are not a coach or commish, please do not post in this thread. So here it is.
The ratings ranges are now up for all players. They are the last thing in each CPU player profile. Take note that ratings may be altered slightly based on the team fit.
Offense
Al Wood
Pos: QB
6'5", 241
Age: 27 (5th season)
College: Oklahoma
Positives: Epitome of a Pocket Passer, very strong arm, good accuracy, with a tight sprial. Pocket awareness is very good, and he is decpetively elusive. Strong base allows him to break many would be-sacks. Has been very productive at every level of competition. Has a quick release and a high release point, so batted balls aren't common. Uses his eyes well to trick the secondary.
Negatives: Holds onto the ball too long, will take a sack when he can throw it away or dump it off. Not a good runner, isn't incredibly athletic, and is prone to fumbles, though it isn't a major problem. Has a small injury history, succeptible to nicks and as a result, has missed minor time before. Not an elite leader, though not a pushover either.
Comparison: Eli Manning
Rating Range: 85-89
William Bennett
Pos: QB
6'1 1/2", 228
Age: 24 (3rd season)
College: Cincinatti
Positives: Extremelty athletic, a threat with the ball in his hands both as a passer and a runner. Has a very strong arm and is an incredible worker in trainign and in studies. Not a finished product, and has plenty of time and ability to develop. Fumbles are not a concern, holds onto the ball like a vice. An elite playmaker at the position, and exciting to watch. Good leader with top notch intangibles.
Negatives: Accuracy is good at times, but is inconsistent. Will struggle in windy conditions as he doesn't have a tight sprial. Interceptions are a concern. Has a long 3/4 throwing motion that magnifies his lack of ideal height. This is worsened because in the pocket he holds the ball close to his hip. Still has some minor trouble handling the snaps from under Center. Hasn't mastered the mental part of the game yet, will struggle to read some coverages and will run too often on occasion. Has had a minor injury history, but nothing serious.
Comparison: Randall Cunningham
Rating Range: 81-87
Marshall Taylor
Pos: RB
5'11", 201
Age: 24 (3rd season)
College: USC
Positives: Great speed, quickness, and change of direction. Great receiving option as well. Hands are superb and runs great routes, both out of the backfield and split out wide or in the slot. Added value as a returner, elite in the category. Has good size. Fumbling is not a concern. Fits in many offenses, a balanced RB who can do it all, though his best fit is in the West Coast Offense.
Negatives: Won't break many tackles once contact has been made, vision is average. Leaves a lot to be diesired in pass protection. Will get thrown off his routes when chipping. Will need another solid running option to maximize his success. Not a great short yardage back. Attitude is questionable, may become a locker room problem if he doesn't get his way. Doesn't have many injuries, but his few injuries have been severe.
Comparison: Reggie Bush
Ratings Range: 85-91
Thurman Brinks
Pos: RB
6'3", 239
Age: 26 (5th season)
College: Minnesota
Positives: Great size and srength, is a powerful downhill runner. Has a strong lower body and core, and will break many tackles. Quick for his size, and makes efficient cuts. Great vision (can make the big run despite not having elite speed) and a great short yardage back. Devastating stiffarm, as well as a monstrous shoulder. Excellent in pass protection, and can even line up as a FB in some sets as a lead blocker. Elite locker room leader with top intangibles. No injury history.
Negatives: Doesn't have elite speed, just average for the position. Not a great receiver, hands are sub-par and doesn't run great routes. Has a bit of a fumbling problem, due mostly due his constant fighting for extra yards. No value as a returner. Doesn't fit in well in the West Coast offense, best suited for a power running team. Won't make many people miss. Has limited amount of effective years left.
Comparison: Earl Campbell
Ratings Range: 83-86
Darnell Webster
Pos: FB
6'2 1/2", 235
Age: 27 (5th season)
College: Auburn
Positives: Great running and receiving option. Hands and route running is great for a FB. Great athlete for the position. Very quick and will make a few people miss. Good short yardage option. Decent vision as a runner, will break some tackles. Great Special teams player, absolutely blows people up. Injuries aren't a concern.
Negatives: Average in pass protection and an average lead blocker. May not be the hardest worker, though he isn't a problem personality-wise.
Comparison-Larry Csonka
Ratings Range: 87-92
Hector Gallaraga
Pos: FB
6'2 1/2", 262
Age: 29 (7th season)
College: UTEP
Positives: Elite blocker, both in pass protection and as a lead blocker. Absolutely smothers LBs and members of the secondary, and will handle DEs when asked to. Pancake machine for a FB. Thunderous runner, completely smashmouth, nothing pretty about what he does, but he is effective, especially in short yardage situations. Great size and strength, as well as understanding his position.
Negatives: A little slow, not the best athlete. Almost a non-factor as a receiver, as he has horrible hands. Has a very minor injury history.
Comparison: Lorenzo Neal
Ratings Range: 84-89
Tyvon Trinity
Pos: WR
5'11", 189
Age: 23 (2nd season)
College: Florida
Positives: Very fast and quick. A real downfield threat. Uses his hands to beat the jam well for a smaller receiver. Good hands, runs decent routes. Will make people miss in the open field, and has good leaping ability to help compensate for his average height. Still young and developing, has the potential to be an elite option in a few years. Versatile, can line up in the backfield or used as a weapon on trick plays. Great return option
Negatives: Still very raw, lots of room to improve. Average height. Could improve as a route runner. Hands are good, incosistent at times. Not a great blocker, barely willing to try it. Not the biggest fan of going over the middle. Has enjoyed success young and may be full of hiself, potential to be a real locker room cancer. Lacks concentration, will give up on a poorly thrown ball. Injuries are a concern.
Comparison: Santonio Holmes
Ratings range: 80-85
Tom Adams
Pos: WR
6'1", 202
Age: 27 (7th season)
College: Maine
Positives: Consistently great hands to go with long arms. Simply does not drop balls. Great body positioning and control. Runs terrific routes. Decent, not elite, speed, a great posession receiver. Clutch player who has a nack of making big plays and first downs when it is needed most. A quiet leader. Does whatever is asked of him, on and off the field. Has been very productive over the course of his career. Gives good effort in blocking. A well polished and balanced receiver. Good height. Very little injury problems
Negatives: Doesn't make many people miss or break many tackles. Decent leaping ability. Can get pushed around by some defenders. Doesn't get much YAC. Not very versatile or a return threat. Doesn't have elite speed. Though the effort is there, he isn't a good blocker. Has reached his prime, how much time does he have left?
Comparison: Marvin Harrison
Ratings Range: 80-85
Eko Mutumbo
Pos: WR
6'4 1/2", 214
Age: 26 (6th season)
College: San Diego State
Positives: Exceptional height and incredibly long arms. A legitimate red zone target with great leaping ability. Because of these factors, almost never loses a jump ball situation. A great athlete, fast and quick. Will make people miss in the open field. TD machine. One of the most physically gifted receivers in the game. Great work ethic and team member. Very good concentration and hands and will make the acrobatic catch. Good YAC WR. Will beat the jam on a consistent basis, as well as find the hole in the zone. Consistently double teamed, and he can beat the double team.
Negatives: Injuries! Because of his skinny frame, he is an injury waiting to happen. Almost a lock to miss 2 or 3 games a year, and in some cases, more. Not a good blocker and not valuable on special teams. Doesn't break many tackles.
Comparison: Randy Moss
Ratings Range: 84-92
Frank "The Tank" Williams
Pos: WR
6'2 1/2", 232
Age: 26 (5th season)
College: UNC
Positives: Incredibly strong and surprisingly athletic. Thick frame and a will to never give up. Breaks many tackles. Elite hands and very good route running. Great height and a good leaper. Wins many jump ball situations. Will make people miss, despite his size, though he is like a RB with the ball in his hands. And elite posession receiver who still has the ability to make the big play. Will beat the jam almost every time. Great YAC receiver. Great blocker. Little to no injury history.
Negatives: Speed is average. Work ethic has been questioned, but personality is not a problem. Sturggles to help his QB in scrambling situations. Not very valuable in the return game or special teams.
Comparison: Anquan Boldin
Ratings Range: 87-91
Quentin Harrison
Pos: WR
6'1", 208
Age: 27 (6th season)
College: Kutztown
Positives: Good size and athletecism. Good speed and quickness. Decent strength. Great hands. A great posession WR who has a knack for first down and is very clutch. Handles the jam very well. Finds hole in the defense's zone very well. A very hard worker who demands the best of himself and his teammates. Injuries are not a problem.
Negatives: Has a small frame, doesn't catch the ball in traffic well, and will struggle to shield defenders. Could get stronger. Not a great red zone threat. Leaping ability is sub par. Not much of a YAC threat. Could become a better route runner. Blocking leaves a lot to be desired.
Comparison: Anthony Gonzales
Ratings Range: 82-86
Jaleel Starks
Pos: TE
6'2", 253
Age: 29 (8th season)
College: Tennessee
Positives: Very good athlete for the position with the ability to stretch the field vertically. Big, strong hands. Good speed and agility, as well as good strength. A very technical route runner. Very vocal team presence. Breaks tackles well. Is a mismatch against LBs and some less athletic Safeties. Can make the acrobatic catch. Can be flexed out side and used in many situations.
Negatives: Good effort as a blocker, but not very effective. When faced against DE, he will struggle and will need help. LB will give him trouble as well. Hands are inconsistent, due to a concentration issue. Will put out poster board material for other teams, though he can back it up. Doesn't have the youth he used to, may be slowing down in a few years.
Comparison: Shannon Sharpe
Ratings Range: 84-88
Brock Wainwright
Pos: TE
6'5 1/2", 274
Age: 25 (4th season)
College: PSU
Positives: Ideal size for the position. The most well-rounded TE in the league. Hands are as good as it gets for the position. Great route runner who can find holes in the zone. Great blocker, both in the passing and running game, doesn't need to be taken out in certain situations. Athletecism is good, has good speed and quickness, as well as great overall strength. Will break many tackles due to great core strength. Long arms help in the red zone, he is a TD machine. Good teammate, heart of a champion.
Negatives: Doesn't look like an elite football player. Doesn't stretch the field like the most athletic TEs do. Not very versatile, won't make many people miss.
Comparison: Jason Witten
Ratings Range: 83-88
Peter Johnston
Pos: TE
6'3", 268
Age: 27 (5th season)
College: Eastern Carolina
Positives: Fantastic blocker, like a 6th linemen out there. Strength is very good. Will be very valuable to a power running team. Has great hands, and breaks tackles fairly well. Good size. Excellent value to special teams, an elite longsnapper. Fan favorite due to his hard nosed style of play. Hard worker always refining his technique, and working on becoming a better receiver. Will make the clutch catch.
Negatives: Not very athletic, and doesn't stretch the field. Won't make people miss, and can't do much after the catch. Doesn't have elite leaping ability or long arms, and isn't much of a red zone threat. Not the smartest player out there, will get penalties called on him.
Comparison: Dave Casper
Ratings Range: 84-86
William Quinn
Pos: LT
6'5", 313
Age: 26 (4th season)
College: Texas
Positives: Great size and bulk. Long arms with big hands. Great hand placement and initial punch. Good strength, not great, but makes up for it with good leverage. A very good athlete for the position. A balanced LT. Can totally manhandle most defenders. Plays with a nasty demeanor, a real team leader. Hard worker who spends a bunch of time in the weight room. Scheme diverse.
Negatives: Could improve lower body strength. Will get beat on occasion by elite speed rushers or the most powerful of DEs. This is mostly due to his inconsistent footwork and lack of elite strength. Will sometimes lose control on the field and get out of position. Could spend some more time in the film room to help fix these problems.
Comparison: Jordan Gross
Ratings Range: 84-90
Dexter Allen
Pos: LT
6'3 1'2", 334
Age 31 (9th season)
College: Alabama
Positives: Incredible size and strength. Hands are still very quick. A total mauler at LT, a monster in the run game who can reach the second level. Understands angles and proper steps. Great lower body strength to contribute to his overall strength, can handle elite bull-rushers. Would be a monster LT in a power run game. Hard worker who is not an off-the-field problem.
Negatives: Less than ideal height and arm length for a LT. Speed off the snap is average. Not the best athlete. Will sturggle against speed, his feet are slow. would not fit well in a zone-blocking system. Has had some injuries that have caused him to miss some time. Is beginning to slow down and may not have many years left.
Comparison: Art Shell
Ratings Range: 80-86
George Hall
Pos: LT
6'5 1/2". 306
Age 29 (7th season)
College: Uconn
Positives. Exceptional athlete with long arms. Good height. Ideal for the zone-blocking scheme, or finesse blocking teams. Very quick off the snap and combines good hand placement with the proper understanding of leverage. Hands are very quick. Can handle elite speed rushers, as he has great footwork and technique. Understands angles and is a student of the game. No injury concerns.
Negatives: Doesn't have the bulk or strength that many teams will look for in a LT. Will get pushed back easily agaisnt strong defenders. Will have a much more difficult time when not in a finesse blocking system. Isn't successful at reachign the second level. Spends too much time on the ground.
Comparison: Duane Brown
Ratings Range: 83-89
Max Stevenson
Pos: LG
6'3", 319
Age: 25 (3rd season)
College: Georgia
Positives: Good size and bulk, Incredibly athletic for the position. Great understanding of leverage and technique. Good hand placement. Very strong. One of the elites at the positions already. Very good in the run game and pass protection. Will reach the second level in the run game and keep pressure off the QB in the passing game.
Negatives: Immature, and a bit of a locker room problem. Not necessarily a cancer, but a constant complainer. Not a locker room leader. Injuries are a slight concern.
Comparison: Steve Hutchinson
Ratings Range: 87-90
Steven Nguyen
Pos: LG
6'1 1/2", 313
Age: 26 (5th season)
College: UCLA
Positives: Decent bulk, quicker than he looks. Has good leverage. A true technician of the position. Quick feet and proper technique make him an elite interior pass protector. Neutralizes speed rushers and counters bull rush with his feet and technique. A good athlete. Is most effective in the run game when he is pulling, works well in space. Injuries are not a factor.
Negatives: Less than ideal height, strength, and arm length. Hand placement could be better to better implement his use of leverage. Will struggle agaisnt stronger defensive linemen in the run game as well as at the point of attack. Should spend more time in the weight room. Doesn't have the nasty demeanor you'd want in an interior Offensive Linemen.
Comparison: Gene Upshaw
Ratings Range: 83-87
Brian Stone
Pos: LG
6'3 1/2", 331
Age: 29 (7th season)
College: Ohio State
Positives: Great size, strength, and bulk. Understands technique and leverage very well. Has long, strong arms, and at times looks like he is just throwing defenders with his pure strength. Monster in the run game, will rack up pancakes. Reaches the scond level well. Nasty demeanor who will never give up on a block.
Negatives: Could use better conditioning, will wear down towards the end of games and lose technique. Is succeptible to finesse moves and quick Defensive Linemen. Doesn't work well in space. Not much use to any other than a power running offense. Is beginning to lose some athletecism due to age and injury history.
Comparison: Brian Waters
Ratings Range: 86-92
Ray Maiava
Pos: C
6'2" 311
Age: 30 (9th season)
College: Hawaii
Positives: Good size and bulk. Good height. Quick snap delivery, and quick hands and feet neutralize defenders on the first step or two. Great hand placement and use of initial leverage. Very charasmatic, a true team and fan favorite. Excellent leader, will get the team fired up. Great leader of the linemen, like having a second QB out there. Makes sure every linemen knows their assignments.
Negatives: Has lost a bit in terms of athletecism and strength, though both are still adequate to good. Will struggle against the elite bullrush. Will need help on occasion in the running game to get the necessary push at the point of attack. Gets a good initial push, but will lose ground after neutralizing the rush or attempting to stabilize the point of attack.
Comparison: Kevin Mawae
Ratings Range: 81-86
Turk Francis
Pos: C
6' 1/2", 321
Age: 27 (5th season)
College: Boston College
Positives: Good size. Strong as an ox. Excellent drive blocker who can also peel off well into the second level, where he can really wreak havoc. Has a real mean streak, will go for stretches where the man in front of him will see the sky (or roof) all day. Decent athlete. In the run game, he is just an eraser, doesn't matter what type of player he is against. Has quick hands, and once he is latched on, the defender is done. Will handle the bull rush well. Hard worker.
Negatives: Arms are a little short, and hands a little small. Will struggle against elite speed/athletecism inside. Could be a more vocal leader, though it isn't a problem. His snap in shotgun could use some work, doesn't get proper rotation all the time, and rarely will be low.
Comparison: Dwight Stevenson
Ratings Range: 84-87
Charles Zarnes
Pos: C
6'1", 306
Age: 26 (5th season)
College: New Mexico State
Positives: Very athletic for his position. Can handle all types of pass rush moves due to his use of leverage and footwork. Good sized arms and hands, able to control the ball in all weather. Very cerebral player, a good leader of the offensive line. Has good size. Would be a great fit as a zone-blocking Center. Will handle the speed players inside in the run game.
Negatives: Doesn't have elite strength or bulk. Could improve hand placement. Not great at the point of attack, doesn't always get the initial momentum needed to control the point of attack. Will need halp against the biggest DTs. Doesn't have a nasty demeanor, and seems complacent at times. Injuries are a slight problem.
Comparison: Shaun O'Hara
Ratings Range: 83-86
Terrence Jacobs
Pos: RG
6'2 1/2", 328
Age: 24 (2nd season)
College: Florida State
Positives. Ideal size. Very strong and very athletic. Very effective in space, great for pulling and on screens. Potential is through the roof, and has plenty of room to improve. Has no injury history. Can be a dominating drive blocker as well. Gets to the second level well. Never seen on the ground.
Negatives: Still very raw. Doesn't fully understand leverage or technique yet, gets by on physical ability. Can improve footwork as well. Very inconsistent. Will dominate one play, than get totally beat the next. Still a boom or bust type player.
Comparison: Alan Faneca
Ratings Range: 84-91
Hank Patrick
Pos: RG
6'4", 316
Age: 30 (8th season)
College: Rutgers
Positives: Very athletic with quick feet and hands. Great height with long arms and big hands. Understands hand placement and will get good leverage. Can handle the swim, rip, etc. due to great footwork and patience. Will drive smaller DTs back and neutralize them in the run game. Great in space and is a good fit in a zone-blocking scheme, though has the ability to play in them all. Very little in the way of injuries.
Negatives: Strength is average, and can get bullied by bigger, stronger DTs. A little lean with a narrow torso. Not effective against the bullrush. Can't always get the push in the run game, could use a stronger lower body and core. Not always effective when run behind. Doesn't reach the second level as well as he should. Suffers far too many false starts, maybe lacks concentration?
Comparison: Mike Wahle
Ratings Range: 84-89
Vincent Fulton
Pos: RG
6'3 1/2", 345
Age: 28 (7th season)
College: Virginia Tech
Positives: Massive, definition of a road grading linemen. Great strength and surprisingly good athletecism. Can handle any aspect of the power game, whether it be bullrush or in the run game. Though he doesn't need it, has great leverage. Quick hands and great hand placement only add to his dominance. Has long, strong arms as well as a powerful core and lower body. Despite his weight, he is surprisingly trim, conditioning isn't a concern. A great weapon to use in pulling or screen situations.
Negatives: Feet could be a tad quicker. Will struggle against elite speed. Has had an injury history, mostly small, but some possible problems. Despite the results isn't a hard worker, does what is required, not much more.
Comparison: John Hannah
Ratings Range: 83-87
Tennessee Rutherford
Pos: RT
6'7 1/2", 341
Age: 26 (4th season)
College: Michigan
Positives: Great size and strength. Incredibly long, very storng arms. Just gets the job done. A balanced RT who is very good in both aspects, rushing and passing. Will neutralize power in both the running and passing game. Can handle most speed rushers due to his long arms. Productive in terms of sacks, gets to the second level well. Has had only a minor injury history.
Negatives: Not very athletic. Feet aren't as quick as they could be. Will struggle against some of the best speed rushers and some of the best bull rushers. Hand placement and leverage could be improved, relies on his long arms and strength too much. Tends to bend too much at the hips.
Comparison: John Runyan
Ratings Range: 83-88
Paul Tagliani
Pos: RT
6'4" 323
Age: 28 (6th season)
College: South Carolina
Positives: Good size and strength. Dominating run blocker. Very good leverage, hand placement, and technique in the running game. Has big, strong hands. Handles the bullrush well. Surprisingly athletic. Great drive blocker who can also peel off and reach the second level with ease. Team leader and a fan favorite.
Negatives: Could improve technique, leverage, and hand placement in pass protection, will get beat by speed rushers. Arms aren't as long as one would wish. Inconsistent agaisnt the bull-rush, will get beat. Injuries are a concern.
Comparison: Ron Yary
Ratings Range: 82-88
Tim James
Pos: RT
6'5 1/2", 334
Age: 31 (9th season)
College: Colorado
Positives: Great size and bulk. Long arms. A balanced RT who excels in both the run and passing game. Uses great hand placement with proper leverage in the passing game, keeping the QB clean. Uses them in the run game to drive defenders off the ball. Is a team leader with top notch intangibles. Has an incredibly high football IQ.
Negatives: Not an eltie athlete. Small hands. Doesn't always use proper knee bend. Will get beat on the bull rush and will sruggle against quicker defenders in the run game. Is up there in age, and may not have many seasons left. Injuries are a major concern.
Comparison: Dan Dierdorf
Ratings Range: 85-90
Defense (parenthesis are position best suited for, can play others, though rating will be slightly effected depending on the switch)
Heath Rawlings
Pos: DT (3-4 NT)
6'4", 327
Age: 27 (6th season)
College: Iowa
Positives: Incredible size and strength. Simply massive. Incredibly long arms. Monster run stuffer who is capable of absorbing double teams. Would make an ideal NT in the 3-4. Strong lower body keeps him from being driven off the line of scrimmage. Will beat the double team to make the tackle or sack on occasion. Quicker than given credit for. Motor that never quits. Will bat the ball down as well.
Negatives: Not very athletic, doesn't have good speed. Not very quick off the snap. Pass rush repetoire limitted almost strictly to the bullrush. Isn't capble of making many plays once they are past him. Not very scheme diverse, really is limitted to his role as a 3-4 NT, wouldn't make nearly as much of an impact at another position. Injuries are a slight problem.
Comparison: Vince Wilfork
Ratings Range: 84-88
Evan Howard
Pos: DT (4-3, either)
6'3", 303
Age: 25 (3rd season)
College: Miami
Positives: Good size and strength. Very athletic and is a balanced DT. Can take on some double teams. Versatile capable of playing either DT position in the 4-3, depending on scheme. Good quickness off the snap with very quick hands. Understands hand placement. Will split the double team to make plays in the backfield. Has a good pass rush repetoire. Will hold the point of attack and can open up opportunities for others. Able to force and recover fumbles.
Negatives: Is inconsistent, has a ton of talent but hasn't realized all of it yet. Is beginning to become a finished product, but still very raw. Needs to work on leverage and technique to negate his shorter arms. Can be driven back by elite offensive linemen. Misses too many tackles. Still needs to refine his pass rush moves a bit more, will have his pass rush neutralized by elite pass protectors. Needs to spend more time in the film room.
Comparison: Alan Page
Ratings Range: 83-85
Inky Stiles
Pos: DT (3-4 or 4-3 NT)
6'3", 316
Age: 23 (2nd season)
College: Illinois
Positives: Great size and strength. Exceptional athletecism, very quick for a guy his size. Uses great leverage in the run game and can handle some double teams. Holds the point of attack well. Long arms keep linemen off of him. Has a good motor, and plays with tons of passion. Injuries are not a concern. Scheme diverse.
Negatives: Still raw, goes off of his natural gifts too much. Needs to perfect technique, leverage and hand placement especially while pass rushing. Pass rush moves are limitted to the bull rush right now. Will struggle against some double teams, and may not be the best fit as a nose in some 3-4 defenses. Sometimes plays out of control and will take himself out of plays.
Ratings Range: 81-86
Drew Wilhelm
Pos: DT (4-3 UT)
6' 1/2" 291
Age: 26 (5th season)
College: Cal
Positves: Incredibly athletic. Very quick and fast, even for a DT. Pass rush extraordinaire from his position. Has mastered every pass rush move. Uses great leverage and technique as a pass rusher. Has a motor that never quits. Is developing into a real team leader. Top intangibles and is a fan favorite. Has a knack for turnovers, and despite his size, will knock balls down as well.
Negatives: Size is less than ideal. Short and light for the position, could not play anything other than an Under Tackle in the 4-3. Will get blown off the line of scrimmage in the run game, even by lesser opponents. Can't handle double deams, gets engulfed way too much. Isn't incredibly strong and doesn't have good arm length to make up for his size.
Comparison: Merlin Oslen
Ratings Range: 85-89
Noel "Bubba" Miles
Pos: DT (4-3 NT)
6'2", 312
Age: 29 ( 8th season)
College: LSU
Positives: Excellent, size, strength, and bulk. Uses great leverage in the running game and can handle the double teams due to great lower body strength. Elite run stuffer at the position. Will hold the point of attack as well as make tackles, many times still engaged with the linemen. Constantly needs to be double-teamed. Will use the bullrush successfully to get to the QB when one on one.
Negatives: Not as athletic as he used to be, is beginnign to slow down. Not a huge factor in terms of sacks and QB pressures. Not very fast off the snap. Won't force many turnovers. Tends to get lazy, well need to be spelled from time to time. Is vulnerable to off-sides penalties. Injuries are a minor concern.
Comparison: Pat Williams
Ratings Range: 84-87
Tarik Lewis
Pos: DE (4-3 RE)
6'2", 271
Age: 30 (9th season)
College: Indiana
Positives: Good size and athletecism. Understands leverage and technique, as well as proper hand placement. A balanced DE who is good in all aspect of the game. Utilizes all pass rush moves, and is able to beat less athletic tackles on a consistent basis. Has a decent bullrush that is effective as well. Sure tackler. Is solid in the run game as well, better than recognized. Is able to shoot gaps and able to break free of blockers. Makes a lot of plays in the backfield.
Negatives: Age is a concern, is losing a little bit. Will struggle against elite, athletic pass rushers as well as the dominating road graders. Not much of a team leader. Not elite in any aspect of the game. Injuries are beginning to become a problem
Comparison. Jack Youngblood
Ratings Range: 85-87
Kendrick Odom
Pos: DE (4-3 RE)
6'1 1/2", 265
Age: 27 (6th season)
College: UNLV
Positives: Incredible speed, quickness, and overall athletecism. Great leverage, technique and hand placement in the passing game, as well as the running game. Elite pass rushing DE who has mastered the art of the pass rush. Though known more for the pass rushing abilities, he is an elite run stopper as well. Will shooot gaps and make plays on the other side of the line of scrimmage, as well as make plays from behind as well.
Negaitves: Motor will run hot and cold. Injuries are a concern, and will get worn down by the biggest linemen. Has trouble with the double team at times. Will be seen on the ground too much at times. Injuries are a problem, has had numerous nagging injuries throughout his career.
Comparison: Dwight Freeney
Ratings Range: 83-87
Darius Crocker
Pos: DE (3-4 End)
6'3", 291
Age: 28 (6th season)
College: Virginia
Positives: Good size with long arms. Able to keep blockers away from his body. Understands leverage, technique, and hand placement very well. Good at stopping the run. Is a good pass rusher for the position, isn't just a run stuffer. Perfect for a 3-4 End, and can play either. Very quick for the position. Will run down plays from behind. Injuries are not a concern. Will cause trunovers.
Negatives: Not very strong for the position. Will get driven back by the strongest of linemen, especially if he is double teamed. Not an elite athlete. Will struggle with double teams in the passing game at times as well, though not as much as in the run game. Off field problems are a concern.
Comparison: Adam Carriker (he's playing out of position right now, IMO)
Ratings Range: 85-89
Ryan Charleston
Pos: DE (3-4 End)
6'3 1/2", 302
Age: 26 (4th season)
College: Iowa State
Positives: Great size and strength. Very long arms. Great use of leverage in the run game. Hold the point of attack well and will garner some need for double teams, whether it be a T/G, or help from the TE or RB. Strong base and a great tackler. Has a knack for knocking balls down. Team leader with top intangibles.
Negatives: Athletecism could improve, not very quick or agile. Doesn't make much of an impact in the passing game. Doesn't have much of a pass rush repetoire, and could improve his overall technique in that area as well. Injuries are a major concern, with a history of major injury.
Comparison: Igor Olshanky
Ratings Range: 88-94
Mitch Cavanaugh
Pos DE: (3-4 End)
6'3", 294
Age: 24 (3rd season)
College: Stanford
Positives: Good size and strength. A good athlete with good quickness and agility for his size. Long arms enable him to knock down many passes. Has a strong base and will hold the point of attack well. Uses good elverage in the pass rush as well as good technique and hand placement. Off field issues are non-existent.
Negatives: Will struggle when double teamed in both the run game and the pass game. Doesn't have the best reaction time off the snap, and can get driven back. Not a huge threat as a pass rusher, will sturggle with elite linemen. Isn't elite in any aspect of his game. Not much of a playmaker. Limitted to the 3-4 end position, doesn't fit well in other schemes.
Comparison: Aaron Smith
Ratings Range: 84-89
Charles Whimper
Pos: DE (4-3 LE)
6'3", 271
Age: 29 (8th season)
College: Mid. Tennessee State
Positives: Elite strength and use of leverage. Long, strong arms keep linemen away from him. Great hand placement and motor. Excellent bull rush and great set of pass rush moves. Sure tackler. Very solid against the run, holds the point of attack and can handle the double team. Team leader and a fan favorite. Very hard worker.
Negatives: Will struggle agaisnt the biggest offensive lines. Not very good at stunting. Size is a minor issue, but due to his strength and leverage, not so much. Not a big playmaker. Isn't incredibly athletic. Could improve reaction time off of the snap, will get driven back initially at times.
Comparison: Michael Strahan
Ratings Range: 84-89
Ted Neal
Pos: DE (4-3 LE)
6'4 1/2", 286
Age: 26 (5th season)
College: Florida State
Positives: Elite size and strength for the position. Very long arms will keep blocker soff of him. Capable of dominating games at times. Can totally overpower linemen, requires a double team. A great athlete. A very balanced player. Has pass rush moves down and will implement them all. Will hold the point of attack. Overall, an elite player at the position.
Negatives: Inconsistent effort on rushing plays, will give up on some double teams or when out of the play. Misses too many tackles. Will struggle against the strongest linemen and double teams. Not much of a playmaker. Has had some minor off the field issues.
Comparison: Julius Peppers
Ratings Range: 86-91
Kijana Cordero
Pos: DE (LE)
6'1 1/2", 266
Age: 25 (4th season)
College: Cornell
Positves: Elite athletecism, speed and quickness. Fantastic motor that never stops. Great pass rusher with a full platoon of moves. Understands technique, leverage, and hand placement very well in both the pass and run. Underrated in the run game, makes lots of plays there as well. Able to make plays from behind the LOS and make plays from behind. Good tackler.
Negatives: Small for the position, but it is his best fit. Will struggle against bigger Offensive Linemen and double teams. Doesn't have long arms and will struggle keeping linemen away from him. Not great at shedding blocks. Not a team leader. Has had some major off field issues.
Ratings Range: 81-86
Bradley Cornerstone
Pos: ILB (4-3)
6'1", 242 (4-3 or 3-4)
Age: 27 (6th season)
College: Oklahoma State
Positives: Good athletecism and is a fairly balanced LB. Is very capable in coverage and can handle RBs and TEs in man situations. Has fluid hips and good change of direction capabilities. Will break up passes as well as make some interceptions, a real playmaker. Also a good zone coverage LB who will intimadate WRs. A quiet leader.
Negatives: Doesn't have great size or strength. Doesn't shed blockers well and will struggle at times negotiating through traffic. Needs a big, strong defensive line to keep him clean so he will be most effective. Not the best blitzer. Tackling ability is inconsistent. Doesn't force or recover many fumbles. Injury history is a concern.
Comparison: Brian Urlacher
Ratings Range: 82-85
Joseph Schwab
Pos: ILB (4-3)
6'3", 256
Age: 28 (6th season)
College: Utah State
Positives: Excellent size and strength. A true thumper. Sure tackler who can also lay the wood. Intimidating force. Sheds blocks and navigates traffic well. Very instinctual, always around the action. Has a knack for making plays behind the line of scrimmage. Many TFLs and Sacks. Good zone coverage abilities. Will create turnovers. Injuries are a non-factor.
Negatives: Isn't the best athlete, will struggle against the most athletic RBs and TE in man coverage, but ususally isn't a factor. Won't make many INTs, will drop some sure fire INTs. Not the leader you look for at the position, has some off-the-field issues.
Comparison: Dick Butkus.
Ratings Range: 86-90
Xavier Thames
Pos: ILB (3-4)
6'3", 254
Age: 26 (5th season)
College: Maryland
Positives: Great size and athletecism. Very strong. Sure tackler and hard hitter. Elite vocal leader. Great blitzer. Good at shedding blocks. Very productive. One of the most intimidating defenders of the game. Has fluid hips, can man up on a RB or TE and cover well. Understands zone coverage schemes. Versatile, can be used all over the place. One of the elites at the position.
Negatives: Hands of stone, won't come up with many INTs. Will struggle with negotiationg traffic occasionally. Will occasionally miss a tckle going for the big hit. Has had some off-the-field issues as well as some minor injury problems in his history.
Comparison: Ray Lewis
Ratings Range: 86-90
Brian Stumpf
Pos: OLB (4-3 WLB)
6'2", 246
Age: 24 (2nd season)
College: Michigan State
Positives: Good size. Strong. A good tackler. Navigates through traffic well. Solid in both zone and man coverage on RBs and TEs. A balanced LB, will make plays in all aspects of the game. Propensity for interceptions, and can do something with the ball. Plenty of room to grow as a player. Very hard worker, both in the wieght room and in film study. Top intangibles. Very little injury concerns. Will become a better player with age.
Negatives: Still very raw, can still improve in every aspect of his game, especially as a blitzer. Can improve at shedding blocks. Will give up the big play against elite RBs and TEs. Will dwell on his mistakes. Not a great fit in the 3-4. Doesn't make the big hit or force many fumbles.
Comparison: Bobby Bell
Ratings Range: 84-89
Tyrone Taylor
Pos: OLB (4-3 WLB)
6'1", 238
Age: 27 (6th season)
College: Nevada
Positives: Very athletic, exceptionally strong upper body. Great coverage LB, will cover the most athletic RBs and TEs in man situations and understands the zone. Will consistently break up passes and make interceptions. Very intense on the field, leaves it all out there. In the middle of his prime. Underrated run defender, will make lots of plays in the backfield. Will lay the big hit. Good blitzer. Navigates thorugh traffic well.
Negatives: Size isn't what you look for, a bit small, especially in the lower body. Struggles shedding blockers at times. Has struggled with injuries thorughout his career. Not a leader. Inconsistent tackling ability. Won't get much more out of him in terms of potential. Best suited as a 4-3 WLB.
Comparison: Takeo Spikes
Ratings Range: 84-91
Ian Wells
Pos: OLB (4-3 SLB)
6'3", 257
Age: 26 (5th season)
College: Navy
Positives: Excellent size and strength. Great agility and fluid hips. Elite in run support as well as a great coverage LB. Sheds blocks well and navigates traffic well. Sure tackler who can also lay the big hit. Will blow up plays in the backfield. Can drive linemen back to make the play. Can handle covering RBs and TEs. Always around the action, will force a lot of turnovers.
Negatives: Not the best pass rusher. Hasn't mastered the proper pass rush technique and relies on his athletecism and strength too much when rushing the passer. Will struggle against the elite RBs and TEs in coverage. Will occasionally be out of place in zone coverage. Hands of stone, won't get many INTs. Not the best OLB in the 3-4 due to lack of pass rush)
Comparison: Ray Nitschke (Yeah, I know he was a MLB:))
Ratings Range: 84-87
Garth Stokes
Pos: OLB (4-3 SLB)
6'21/2", 255
Age: 26 (5th season)
College: Kentucky
Positves: Great size. A very good run stuffer who has mastered this aspect of his game. He can shed blocks, navigate through traffic, and take on blockers well. Can force some fumbles. A good pass rusher who can reach the quarterback as good as any LB. A fiery leader with top intangibles and a high motor.
Negatives: Will struggle mightily in coverage. Doesn't have very fluid hips and will sturggle covering TEs or RBs man to man. Hasn't fully grapsed zone coverage and will be out of place at times. Will occasionally take bad angles. Not necessarily a 3 down LB, may need to be taken out in certain situations. Injury history is a concern.
Comparison: Chris Gocong
Ratings Range: 81-87
Tim Yeley
Pos: OLB (3-4)
6'4", 262
Age: 29 (7th season)
College: Syracuse
Positives: Good athletecism and strength. Long arms and can keep linemen off of him. Has mastered pass rush moves. Understands leverage well in both the pass rush and in the run game. Holds the point of attack well. Will shed blockers. Can be effective in zone coverage. Is a force stopping the run. Sure tackler. Injuries aren't a concern.
Negatives: Isn't an elite pass rusher for the position. Struggles mightily in man coverage. Bull rush is only average. Could improve at shedding blockers. Technique and had placement are places that need improvement. Age is beginnign to become a concern. Not the best 4-3 LB due to lack of coverage skills.
Comparison: Lamaar Woodley
Ratings Range: 85-88
Omar Robinson
Pos: OLB (3-4)
6'4" 275
Age: 27 (5th season)
College: West Virginia
Positives: Excellent size, strength, and athletecism. Has complete pass rush repertoire. Great pass rusher, understands technique and leverage of the pass rush. Good motor. Underrated in coverage, able to cover some RBs and TEs, as well as make plays in zone coverage. Fan favorite. Hard worker. Could be a fit in a 4-3 as a SLB, depending on the scheme.
Negatives: Struggles at time in run support. Technique and leverage he has rushing the passer hasn't translated into the run game. Will struggle in coverage agaisnt elite RBs and TEs. Has had some off field issues, as well as an injury history. Will get the most out of him in a 3-4.
Comparison: Shawne Merriman
Ratings Range: 84-87
Dontarrius Gordon
Pos: OLB (3-4)
6'3 1/2", 259
Age: 26 (5th season)
College: Oregon
Positives: Good size and elite athletecism. The best of the best when it comes to pass sushing. Combines superior athletecism with great technique, leverage, and hand placement while rushing to be tops in the league. Complete ability for all pass rush moves. Never gives up on a rush. Will make plenty of plays in the backfield. Injuries are not a major concern.
Negatives: Is simply a pass rusher. A non-factor in coverage, a real liability against almost any opponent. Doesn't understand zone schemes and will be out of position. Will get swallowed in the run game on occasion, and though he makes TFLs, they are often luck because he has one thing on his mind: the QB. One dimensional, really only a factor in rushing the QB. Will be best effective in the 3-4.
Comparison: Lawrence Taylor
Ratings Range: 82-87
Will Franks-Turner
Pos: CB
6', 199
Age: 29 (8th season)
College: Buffalo
Positives: Good size, with great speed and quickness. Able to man up against the fastest WRs. Good leaping ability, will contend in jump ball situations. Good hands, will reel down the INT. A threat with the ball in his hands. Great range and can deceive the QB into thinking the receiver is open. Only has a small injury history.
Negatives: Could understand the zone a little better, defintiely would benefit in a man-based scheme. Not much of a factor in run support, gives inconsistent effort there. Tackling is poor. Succeptible to the big play due to his risk taking. Not a big hitter. Could jam WRs a little better. Not a good blitzer.
Comparison: Asante Samuel
Ratings Range: 88-91
Orion Johnson
Pos: CB
6' 1", 203
Age: 27 (5th season)
College: William & Mary
Positives: Great size and strength for the position. An excellent cover corner. Sticks to his man like glue. Gets a great jam and will knock the WR off his route. Breaks up tons of passes. Asset for the secondary due to his size and jumping ability, great in jump ball situations and in the red zone. Understands zone coverage well, scheme diverse. Gives good effort in run support, and makes plays there as well. An all-around CB. Doesn't give up the big play.
Negatives: Doesn't have elite speed or quickness. Hands are poor, and won't come up with many INTs. Not a threat to return the ball when he does get the INT. Not a great blitzer. Will struggle against the quickest and fastest WRs at times. Injuries are a slight concern.
Comparison: Nnamdi Asomugha
Ratings Range: 84-87
Harold Mouton
Pos: CB
6'2", 211
Age: 27 (6th season)
College: Ohio State
Positives: Size doesn't get much better. Great stregth for the position. A major weapon to stop the run from the position. Great tackler who also delivers the big hit. Will eliminate receivers with his jam at times. Great zone coverage CB. Perfect fit in a zone-based coverage scheme or in a Cover 2. Toughness that is unheard of these days. Injuries aren't a concern. Good blitzer.
Negatives: Doesn't have good speed for the position, will struggle against faster receivers. Not a big time interception CB. Won't do much with the ball when he does get it. Leaping ability could be better. May have to move to FS if he is drafted to a man based defense.
Comparison: Mel Blount
Ratings Range: 87-90
Antonio Blades
Pos: CB
5'9", 188
Age: 25: (4th season)
College: Florida
Positives: Has a strong, compact build and can lay the big hit. Good quickness. Able to get a good jam at the line of scrimmage to disrupt the timing of the receiver and quarterback. Smooth hips who can keep up with receivers despite less than elite speed. Good break on the ball and shows a second gear when the ball is in the air. Is a big time playmaker who will get interceptions. Explosive hitter that can separate the ball from the receiver. Shows good effort in run support. Added value as a returner in special teams.
Negatives: Lacks the height teams prefer at the position. Struggles with consistency, will have both very good and very poor games. Loves to intimidate with his explosive hitting, but fails to wrap up too often. Very aggressive, can beaten by double-moves. Injuries are a concern.
Comparison: Brandon Flowers
Ratings Range: 83-87
Nicholas Torrain
Pos: CB
5'10", 194
Age: 27 (7th season)
College: Mississippi State
Positives: A great athlete who is comfortable in both man and zone schemes. Has good speed and quickness. Can man up on most WRs. Good hips enable him to handle the most elusive WRs. Will break up a lot of passes. Will be a threat when he does have the ball in his hands. An added return threat. A great leader with top notch intangibles. A fan favorite.
Negatives: Not a big time playmaker, won't come down with many INTs or force many fumbles. Non-existent in run support. Will take bad angles or fail to wrap up. Sometimes gives little to no effort in run support. Not a good blitzer. Injury history is a concern. Will struggle to get the jam.
Comaprison: Deion Sanders (minus playmaking ability)
Ratings Range: 80-86
Stafon Claxton
Pos: CB
5'11 1/2" 201
Age: 25 (4th season)
College: Ohio
Positives: Very physical, delivers the big hit to receivers and backs. He is very good at run support and demonstrates the ability to make big plays on the blitz. Has great speed and quickness. Tremendous instincts to react once the ball is in the air and can make a play on the ball. A threat with the ball in his hands. Has good returning abilities. No off-field issues.
Negatives: Will struggle agaisnt the physical WRs and will struggle against the quickest and fastest WRs. Despite his years, is still very raw, and may never reach his full potential. Will fail to wrap up on occasion. Isn't much of a leader. Has had some injury concerns.
Comaprison: Aaron Ross
Ratings Range: 83-86
Yeremiah Carrasco
Pos: S (FS)
5'11 1/2", 203
Age: 26 (4th season)
College: Harvard
Positives: Good size and speed. Athletecism is very good. Has a knack for getting to the ball. Great range. Very productive playmaker who will come down with a lot of interceptions. A dangerous return threat, after the pick and on Special teams. Shows good effort in run support, and is a good tackler at times. Top intangibles and field intelligence.
Negatives: Not a big hitter. Tackling ability is inconsistent. Will sometimes take poor angles in the run game or assume someone else will make the tackle. Restricted to free safety due to his style of play. Injuries are a concern. Not much of a leader.
Comaprison: Ed Reed
Ratings Range: 79-85
Kenny Mustain
Pos: S (FS)
6' 1/2" 209
Age: 27 (5th season)
College: West Virginia
Positives: Good size and athletecism. Speed and quickness are elite, and as a result, has great range. Good strength. Able to man up on TEs, RBs, and some WRs. Is great in run support. Takes great angles and will wrap up on a consistent basis. Capable of making big hits. A team leader with no injury history.
Negatives: Not a big time playmaker. Will shoose to break a pass up over an interception. Not much of a threat with the ball in his hands. Will struggle to navigate through traffic at times. Won't force many fumbles. Will struggle in man coverage against the fastest and quickest WRs. Has had some minor off-field issues.
Comparison: Laron Landry
Ratings Range: 83-87
Kyle Carpenter
Pos: S (either)
6'1", 209
Age: 28 (7th season)
College: USC
Positives: Great size, strength and athletecism. Nice speed and quickness. Big time hitter who can cause a lot of fumbles with his devastating hits. Good range for the position. Will be a threat with the ball in his hands. Balanced S who makes just as much of an impact in run support as against the pass. Takes good angles to the ball carrier. Tough! Injuries not a concern.
Negatives: Will miss tackles going for the big hit, on occasion. Not much of a special teams returner, despite his abilities after interceptions or recovered fumbles. Will struggle when up against the tall, athletic TEs or agaisnt the fastest WRs. Not a vocal leader.
Comparison: Ronnie Lott
Ratings Range: 85-88
Randy Duncan
Pos: S (SS)
6'1", 211
Age: 30 (9th seanson)
College: Texas
Positives: Great size, strength and physicality. Good speed, quickness and agility. Exceptionally hard worker with top intangibles, heart of a champion. Good football intelligence. Excellent in run support and tackling, will wrap up. Can cover well, has good range. Gets a good jump on the ball. Very instinctual and decisive. Can cover RBs and TEs. Very good special teams player. Can cover man to man. Big-time hitter who has receivers hearing footsteps. Can cover most slot receivers.
Negatives: Struggles covering man deep. Plays out of control and lacks great change of direction. Prefers setting up a well-timed hit to break up a play over going for an interception. Not much of a factor with the ball in his hands. Not a good returner. Injuries are a slight concern
Comparison: Troy Polamalu
Ratings Range: 83-87
Daniel Santiago
Pos: K
6', 208
Age: 27 (5th season)
College: Murray State
Positives: Big time leg and good accuracy. Will make the tough field goals over 50 yards. Great for kickoffs, doesn't give many opportunities for returns. Not "just a kicker", has good football mentality and is a fan favorite. Good athlete. Good tackler.
Negatives: Quick leg swing leads to some inconsistency. Not very clutch, loses accuracy in certain situations. Struggles in the cold and snow. Has had some long attmpts blocked. Slight injury history.
Comparison: Nick Folk
Ratings Range: 85-88
Gene Swenson
Pos: P
6'3", 231
Age: 28 (5th season)
College: South Carolina
Positves: Excellent accuracy and great power. Master of pinning opponents inside the 5, as well as a good pooch punter. Left footed, so he has a different spin than returners are used to. Gets good elevation on the ball. Injuries aren't a problem. Good in all conditions
Negatives: Has a long delivery, has had some punts blocked. Not good for kickoffs, doesn't have the leg strength. Not a good tackler. Only an average athlete. Not very involved with the team.
Comparison: Jeff Feagles
Ratings Range: 83-86
Todd Costanza
Pos: P
6'2", 229
Age: 26 (3rd season)
College: Moorehead State
Positives: Elite leg strength. Will consistently boom 55+yard punts. Has great hangtime, leading to few opportunities for returns. A quick, one-step punter who doesn't have many punts blocked. Has added value as a kickoff specialist. A good tackler is case coverage fails.
Negatives: Accuracy is shaky at times. Will have some blocks go out of bounds much shorter than if he had used the proper angle. Will have some kickoffs penalized for going out of bounds. An average athlete.
Comaprison: Ray Guy
Ratings Range: 85-90
The ratings ranges are now up for all players. They are the last thing in each CPU player profile. Take note that ratings may be altered slightly based on the team fit.
Offense
Al Wood
Pos: QB
6'5", 241
Age: 27 (5th season)
College: Oklahoma
Positives: Epitome of a Pocket Passer, very strong arm, good accuracy, with a tight sprial. Pocket awareness is very good, and he is decpetively elusive. Strong base allows him to break many would be-sacks. Has been very productive at every level of competition. Has a quick release and a high release point, so batted balls aren't common. Uses his eyes well to trick the secondary.
Negatives: Holds onto the ball too long, will take a sack when he can throw it away or dump it off. Not a good runner, isn't incredibly athletic, and is prone to fumbles, though it isn't a major problem. Has a small injury history, succeptible to nicks and as a result, has missed minor time before. Not an elite leader, though not a pushover either.
Comparison: Eli Manning
Rating Range: 85-89
William Bennett
Pos: QB
6'1 1/2", 228
Age: 24 (3rd season)
College: Cincinatti
Positives: Extremelty athletic, a threat with the ball in his hands both as a passer and a runner. Has a very strong arm and is an incredible worker in trainign and in studies. Not a finished product, and has plenty of time and ability to develop. Fumbles are not a concern, holds onto the ball like a vice. An elite playmaker at the position, and exciting to watch. Good leader with top notch intangibles.
Negatives: Accuracy is good at times, but is inconsistent. Will struggle in windy conditions as he doesn't have a tight sprial. Interceptions are a concern. Has a long 3/4 throwing motion that magnifies his lack of ideal height. This is worsened because in the pocket he holds the ball close to his hip. Still has some minor trouble handling the snaps from under Center. Hasn't mastered the mental part of the game yet, will struggle to read some coverages and will run too often on occasion. Has had a minor injury history, but nothing serious.
Comparison: Randall Cunningham
Rating Range: 81-87
Marshall Taylor
Pos: RB
5'11", 201
Age: 24 (3rd season)
College: USC
Positives: Great speed, quickness, and change of direction. Great receiving option as well. Hands are superb and runs great routes, both out of the backfield and split out wide or in the slot. Added value as a returner, elite in the category. Has good size. Fumbling is not a concern. Fits in many offenses, a balanced RB who can do it all, though his best fit is in the West Coast Offense.
Negatives: Won't break many tackles once contact has been made, vision is average. Leaves a lot to be diesired in pass protection. Will get thrown off his routes when chipping. Will need another solid running option to maximize his success. Not a great short yardage back. Attitude is questionable, may become a locker room problem if he doesn't get his way. Doesn't have many injuries, but his few injuries have been severe.
Comparison: Reggie Bush
Ratings Range: 85-91
Thurman Brinks
Pos: RB
6'3", 239
Age: 26 (5th season)
College: Minnesota
Positives: Great size and srength, is a powerful downhill runner. Has a strong lower body and core, and will break many tackles. Quick for his size, and makes efficient cuts. Great vision (can make the big run despite not having elite speed) and a great short yardage back. Devastating stiffarm, as well as a monstrous shoulder. Excellent in pass protection, and can even line up as a FB in some sets as a lead blocker. Elite locker room leader with top intangibles. No injury history.
Negatives: Doesn't have elite speed, just average for the position. Not a great receiver, hands are sub-par and doesn't run great routes. Has a bit of a fumbling problem, due mostly due his constant fighting for extra yards. No value as a returner. Doesn't fit in well in the West Coast offense, best suited for a power running team. Won't make many people miss. Has limited amount of effective years left.
Comparison: Earl Campbell
Ratings Range: 83-86
Darnell Webster
Pos: FB
6'2 1/2", 235
Age: 27 (5th season)
College: Auburn
Positives: Great running and receiving option. Hands and route running is great for a FB. Great athlete for the position. Very quick and will make a few people miss. Good short yardage option. Decent vision as a runner, will break some tackles. Great Special teams player, absolutely blows people up. Injuries aren't a concern.
Negatives: Average in pass protection and an average lead blocker. May not be the hardest worker, though he isn't a problem personality-wise.
Comparison-Larry Csonka
Ratings Range: 87-92
Hector Gallaraga
Pos: FB
6'2 1/2", 262
Age: 29 (7th season)
College: UTEP
Positives: Elite blocker, both in pass protection and as a lead blocker. Absolutely smothers LBs and members of the secondary, and will handle DEs when asked to. Pancake machine for a FB. Thunderous runner, completely smashmouth, nothing pretty about what he does, but he is effective, especially in short yardage situations. Great size and strength, as well as understanding his position.
Negatives: A little slow, not the best athlete. Almost a non-factor as a receiver, as he has horrible hands. Has a very minor injury history.
Comparison: Lorenzo Neal
Ratings Range: 84-89
Tyvon Trinity
Pos: WR
5'11", 189
Age: 23 (2nd season)
College: Florida
Positives: Very fast and quick. A real downfield threat. Uses his hands to beat the jam well for a smaller receiver. Good hands, runs decent routes. Will make people miss in the open field, and has good leaping ability to help compensate for his average height. Still young and developing, has the potential to be an elite option in a few years. Versatile, can line up in the backfield or used as a weapon on trick plays. Great return option
Negatives: Still very raw, lots of room to improve. Average height. Could improve as a route runner. Hands are good, incosistent at times. Not a great blocker, barely willing to try it. Not the biggest fan of going over the middle. Has enjoyed success young and may be full of hiself, potential to be a real locker room cancer. Lacks concentration, will give up on a poorly thrown ball. Injuries are a concern.
Comparison: Santonio Holmes
Ratings range: 80-85
Tom Adams
Pos: WR
6'1", 202
Age: 27 (7th season)
College: Maine
Positives: Consistently great hands to go with long arms. Simply does not drop balls. Great body positioning and control. Runs terrific routes. Decent, not elite, speed, a great posession receiver. Clutch player who has a nack of making big plays and first downs when it is needed most. A quiet leader. Does whatever is asked of him, on and off the field. Has been very productive over the course of his career. Gives good effort in blocking. A well polished and balanced receiver. Good height. Very little injury problems
Negatives: Doesn't make many people miss or break many tackles. Decent leaping ability. Can get pushed around by some defenders. Doesn't get much YAC. Not very versatile or a return threat. Doesn't have elite speed. Though the effort is there, he isn't a good blocker. Has reached his prime, how much time does he have left?
Comparison: Marvin Harrison
Ratings Range: 80-85
Eko Mutumbo
Pos: WR
6'4 1/2", 214
Age: 26 (6th season)
College: San Diego State
Positives: Exceptional height and incredibly long arms. A legitimate red zone target with great leaping ability. Because of these factors, almost never loses a jump ball situation. A great athlete, fast and quick. Will make people miss in the open field. TD machine. One of the most physically gifted receivers in the game. Great work ethic and team member. Very good concentration and hands and will make the acrobatic catch. Good YAC WR. Will beat the jam on a consistent basis, as well as find the hole in the zone. Consistently double teamed, and he can beat the double team.
Negatives: Injuries! Because of his skinny frame, he is an injury waiting to happen. Almost a lock to miss 2 or 3 games a year, and in some cases, more. Not a good blocker and not valuable on special teams. Doesn't break many tackles.
Comparison: Randy Moss
Ratings Range: 84-92
Frank "The Tank" Williams
Pos: WR
6'2 1/2", 232
Age: 26 (5th season)
College: UNC
Positives: Incredibly strong and surprisingly athletic. Thick frame and a will to never give up. Breaks many tackles. Elite hands and very good route running. Great height and a good leaper. Wins many jump ball situations. Will make people miss, despite his size, though he is like a RB with the ball in his hands. And elite posession receiver who still has the ability to make the big play. Will beat the jam almost every time. Great YAC receiver. Great blocker. Little to no injury history.
Negatives: Speed is average. Work ethic has been questioned, but personality is not a problem. Sturggles to help his QB in scrambling situations. Not very valuable in the return game or special teams.
Comparison: Anquan Boldin
Ratings Range: 87-91
Quentin Harrison
Pos: WR
6'1", 208
Age: 27 (6th season)
College: Kutztown
Positives: Good size and athletecism. Good speed and quickness. Decent strength. Great hands. A great posession WR who has a knack for first down and is very clutch. Handles the jam very well. Finds hole in the defense's zone very well. A very hard worker who demands the best of himself and his teammates. Injuries are not a problem.
Negatives: Has a small frame, doesn't catch the ball in traffic well, and will struggle to shield defenders. Could get stronger. Not a great red zone threat. Leaping ability is sub par. Not much of a YAC threat. Could become a better route runner. Blocking leaves a lot to be desired.
Comparison: Anthony Gonzales
Ratings Range: 82-86
Jaleel Starks
Pos: TE
6'2", 253
Age: 29 (8th season)
College: Tennessee
Positives: Very good athlete for the position with the ability to stretch the field vertically. Big, strong hands. Good speed and agility, as well as good strength. A very technical route runner. Very vocal team presence. Breaks tackles well. Is a mismatch against LBs and some less athletic Safeties. Can make the acrobatic catch. Can be flexed out side and used in many situations.
Negatives: Good effort as a blocker, but not very effective. When faced against DE, he will struggle and will need help. LB will give him trouble as well. Hands are inconsistent, due to a concentration issue. Will put out poster board material for other teams, though he can back it up. Doesn't have the youth he used to, may be slowing down in a few years.
Comparison: Shannon Sharpe
Ratings Range: 84-88
Brock Wainwright
Pos: TE
6'5 1/2", 274
Age: 25 (4th season)
College: PSU
Positives: Ideal size for the position. The most well-rounded TE in the league. Hands are as good as it gets for the position. Great route runner who can find holes in the zone. Great blocker, both in the passing and running game, doesn't need to be taken out in certain situations. Athletecism is good, has good speed and quickness, as well as great overall strength. Will break many tackles due to great core strength. Long arms help in the red zone, he is a TD machine. Good teammate, heart of a champion.
Negatives: Doesn't look like an elite football player. Doesn't stretch the field like the most athletic TEs do. Not very versatile, won't make many people miss.
Comparison: Jason Witten
Ratings Range: 83-88
Peter Johnston
Pos: TE
6'3", 268
Age: 27 (5th season)
College: Eastern Carolina
Positives: Fantastic blocker, like a 6th linemen out there. Strength is very good. Will be very valuable to a power running team. Has great hands, and breaks tackles fairly well. Good size. Excellent value to special teams, an elite longsnapper. Fan favorite due to his hard nosed style of play. Hard worker always refining his technique, and working on becoming a better receiver. Will make the clutch catch.
Negatives: Not very athletic, and doesn't stretch the field. Won't make people miss, and can't do much after the catch. Doesn't have elite leaping ability or long arms, and isn't much of a red zone threat. Not the smartest player out there, will get penalties called on him.
Comparison: Dave Casper
Ratings Range: 84-86
William Quinn
Pos: LT
6'5", 313
Age: 26 (4th season)
College: Texas
Positives: Great size and bulk. Long arms with big hands. Great hand placement and initial punch. Good strength, not great, but makes up for it with good leverage. A very good athlete for the position. A balanced LT. Can totally manhandle most defenders. Plays with a nasty demeanor, a real team leader. Hard worker who spends a bunch of time in the weight room. Scheme diverse.
Negatives: Could improve lower body strength. Will get beat on occasion by elite speed rushers or the most powerful of DEs. This is mostly due to his inconsistent footwork and lack of elite strength. Will sometimes lose control on the field and get out of position. Could spend some more time in the film room to help fix these problems.
Comparison: Jordan Gross
Ratings Range: 84-90
Dexter Allen
Pos: LT
6'3 1'2", 334
Age 31 (9th season)
College: Alabama
Positives: Incredible size and strength. Hands are still very quick. A total mauler at LT, a monster in the run game who can reach the second level. Understands angles and proper steps. Great lower body strength to contribute to his overall strength, can handle elite bull-rushers. Would be a monster LT in a power run game. Hard worker who is not an off-the-field problem.
Negatives: Less than ideal height and arm length for a LT. Speed off the snap is average. Not the best athlete. Will sturggle against speed, his feet are slow. would not fit well in a zone-blocking system. Has had some injuries that have caused him to miss some time. Is beginning to slow down and may not have many years left.
Comparison: Art Shell
Ratings Range: 80-86
George Hall
Pos: LT
6'5 1/2". 306
Age 29 (7th season)
College: Uconn
Positives. Exceptional athlete with long arms. Good height. Ideal for the zone-blocking scheme, or finesse blocking teams. Very quick off the snap and combines good hand placement with the proper understanding of leverage. Hands are very quick. Can handle elite speed rushers, as he has great footwork and technique. Understands angles and is a student of the game. No injury concerns.
Negatives: Doesn't have the bulk or strength that many teams will look for in a LT. Will get pushed back easily agaisnt strong defenders. Will have a much more difficult time when not in a finesse blocking system. Isn't successful at reachign the second level. Spends too much time on the ground.
Comparison: Duane Brown
Ratings Range: 83-89
Max Stevenson
Pos: LG
6'3", 319
Age: 25 (3rd season)
College: Georgia
Positives: Good size and bulk, Incredibly athletic for the position. Great understanding of leverage and technique. Good hand placement. Very strong. One of the elites at the positions already. Very good in the run game and pass protection. Will reach the second level in the run game and keep pressure off the QB in the passing game.
Negatives: Immature, and a bit of a locker room problem. Not necessarily a cancer, but a constant complainer. Not a locker room leader. Injuries are a slight concern.
Comparison: Steve Hutchinson
Ratings Range: 87-90
Steven Nguyen
Pos: LG
6'1 1/2", 313
Age: 26 (5th season)
College: UCLA
Positives: Decent bulk, quicker than he looks. Has good leverage. A true technician of the position. Quick feet and proper technique make him an elite interior pass protector. Neutralizes speed rushers and counters bull rush with his feet and technique. A good athlete. Is most effective in the run game when he is pulling, works well in space. Injuries are not a factor.
Negatives: Less than ideal height, strength, and arm length. Hand placement could be better to better implement his use of leverage. Will struggle agaisnt stronger defensive linemen in the run game as well as at the point of attack. Should spend more time in the weight room. Doesn't have the nasty demeanor you'd want in an interior Offensive Linemen.
Comparison: Gene Upshaw
Ratings Range: 83-87
Brian Stone
Pos: LG
6'3 1/2", 331
Age: 29 (7th season)
College: Ohio State
Positives: Great size, strength, and bulk. Understands technique and leverage very well. Has long, strong arms, and at times looks like he is just throwing defenders with his pure strength. Monster in the run game, will rack up pancakes. Reaches the scond level well. Nasty demeanor who will never give up on a block.
Negatives: Could use better conditioning, will wear down towards the end of games and lose technique. Is succeptible to finesse moves and quick Defensive Linemen. Doesn't work well in space. Not much use to any other than a power running offense. Is beginning to lose some athletecism due to age and injury history.
Comparison: Brian Waters
Ratings Range: 86-92
Ray Maiava
Pos: C
6'2" 311
Age: 30 (9th season)
College: Hawaii
Positives: Good size and bulk. Good height. Quick snap delivery, and quick hands and feet neutralize defenders on the first step or two. Great hand placement and use of initial leverage. Very charasmatic, a true team and fan favorite. Excellent leader, will get the team fired up. Great leader of the linemen, like having a second QB out there. Makes sure every linemen knows their assignments.
Negatives: Has lost a bit in terms of athletecism and strength, though both are still adequate to good. Will struggle against the elite bullrush. Will need help on occasion in the running game to get the necessary push at the point of attack. Gets a good initial push, but will lose ground after neutralizing the rush or attempting to stabilize the point of attack.
Comparison: Kevin Mawae
Ratings Range: 81-86
Turk Francis
Pos: C
6' 1/2", 321
Age: 27 (5th season)
College: Boston College
Positives: Good size. Strong as an ox. Excellent drive blocker who can also peel off well into the second level, where he can really wreak havoc. Has a real mean streak, will go for stretches where the man in front of him will see the sky (or roof) all day. Decent athlete. In the run game, he is just an eraser, doesn't matter what type of player he is against. Has quick hands, and once he is latched on, the defender is done. Will handle the bull rush well. Hard worker.
Negatives: Arms are a little short, and hands a little small. Will struggle against elite speed/athletecism inside. Could be a more vocal leader, though it isn't a problem. His snap in shotgun could use some work, doesn't get proper rotation all the time, and rarely will be low.
Comparison: Dwight Stevenson
Ratings Range: 84-87
Charles Zarnes
Pos: C
6'1", 306
Age: 26 (5th season)
College: New Mexico State
Positives: Very athletic for his position. Can handle all types of pass rush moves due to his use of leverage and footwork. Good sized arms and hands, able to control the ball in all weather. Very cerebral player, a good leader of the offensive line. Has good size. Would be a great fit as a zone-blocking Center. Will handle the speed players inside in the run game.
Negatives: Doesn't have elite strength or bulk. Could improve hand placement. Not great at the point of attack, doesn't always get the initial momentum needed to control the point of attack. Will need halp against the biggest DTs. Doesn't have a nasty demeanor, and seems complacent at times. Injuries are a slight problem.
Comparison: Shaun O'Hara
Ratings Range: 83-86
Terrence Jacobs
Pos: RG
6'2 1/2", 328
Age: 24 (2nd season)
College: Florida State
Positives. Ideal size. Very strong and very athletic. Very effective in space, great for pulling and on screens. Potential is through the roof, and has plenty of room to improve. Has no injury history. Can be a dominating drive blocker as well. Gets to the second level well. Never seen on the ground.
Negatives: Still very raw. Doesn't fully understand leverage or technique yet, gets by on physical ability. Can improve footwork as well. Very inconsistent. Will dominate one play, than get totally beat the next. Still a boom or bust type player.
Comparison: Alan Faneca
Ratings Range: 84-91
Hank Patrick
Pos: RG
6'4", 316
Age: 30 (8th season)
College: Rutgers
Positives: Very athletic with quick feet and hands. Great height with long arms and big hands. Understands hand placement and will get good leverage. Can handle the swim, rip, etc. due to great footwork and patience. Will drive smaller DTs back and neutralize them in the run game. Great in space and is a good fit in a zone-blocking scheme, though has the ability to play in them all. Very little in the way of injuries.
Negatives: Strength is average, and can get bullied by bigger, stronger DTs. A little lean with a narrow torso. Not effective against the bullrush. Can't always get the push in the run game, could use a stronger lower body and core. Not always effective when run behind. Doesn't reach the second level as well as he should. Suffers far too many false starts, maybe lacks concentration?
Comparison: Mike Wahle
Ratings Range: 84-89
Vincent Fulton
Pos: RG
6'3 1/2", 345
Age: 28 (7th season)
College: Virginia Tech
Positives: Massive, definition of a road grading linemen. Great strength and surprisingly good athletecism. Can handle any aspect of the power game, whether it be bullrush or in the run game. Though he doesn't need it, has great leverage. Quick hands and great hand placement only add to his dominance. Has long, strong arms as well as a powerful core and lower body. Despite his weight, he is surprisingly trim, conditioning isn't a concern. A great weapon to use in pulling or screen situations.
Negatives: Feet could be a tad quicker. Will struggle against elite speed. Has had an injury history, mostly small, but some possible problems. Despite the results isn't a hard worker, does what is required, not much more.
Comparison: John Hannah
Ratings Range: 83-87
Tennessee Rutherford
Pos: RT
6'7 1/2", 341
Age: 26 (4th season)
College: Michigan
Positives: Great size and strength. Incredibly long, very storng arms. Just gets the job done. A balanced RT who is very good in both aspects, rushing and passing. Will neutralize power in both the running and passing game. Can handle most speed rushers due to his long arms. Productive in terms of sacks, gets to the second level well. Has had only a minor injury history.
Negatives: Not very athletic. Feet aren't as quick as they could be. Will struggle against some of the best speed rushers and some of the best bull rushers. Hand placement and leverage could be improved, relies on his long arms and strength too much. Tends to bend too much at the hips.
Comparison: John Runyan
Ratings Range: 83-88
Paul Tagliani
Pos: RT
6'4" 323
Age: 28 (6th season)
College: South Carolina
Positives: Good size and strength. Dominating run blocker. Very good leverage, hand placement, and technique in the running game. Has big, strong hands. Handles the bullrush well. Surprisingly athletic. Great drive blocker who can also peel off and reach the second level with ease. Team leader and a fan favorite.
Negatives: Could improve technique, leverage, and hand placement in pass protection, will get beat by speed rushers. Arms aren't as long as one would wish. Inconsistent agaisnt the bull-rush, will get beat. Injuries are a concern.
Comparison: Ron Yary
Ratings Range: 82-88
Tim James
Pos: RT
6'5 1/2", 334
Age: 31 (9th season)
College: Colorado
Positives: Great size and bulk. Long arms. A balanced RT who excels in both the run and passing game. Uses great hand placement with proper leverage in the passing game, keeping the QB clean. Uses them in the run game to drive defenders off the ball. Is a team leader with top notch intangibles. Has an incredibly high football IQ.
Negatives: Not an eltie athlete. Small hands. Doesn't always use proper knee bend. Will get beat on the bull rush and will sruggle against quicker defenders in the run game. Is up there in age, and may not have many seasons left. Injuries are a major concern.
Comparison: Dan Dierdorf
Ratings Range: 85-90
Defense (parenthesis are position best suited for, can play others, though rating will be slightly effected depending on the switch)
Heath Rawlings
Pos: DT (3-4 NT)
6'4", 327
Age: 27 (6th season)
College: Iowa
Positives: Incredible size and strength. Simply massive. Incredibly long arms. Monster run stuffer who is capable of absorbing double teams. Would make an ideal NT in the 3-4. Strong lower body keeps him from being driven off the line of scrimmage. Will beat the double team to make the tackle or sack on occasion. Quicker than given credit for. Motor that never quits. Will bat the ball down as well.
Negatives: Not very athletic, doesn't have good speed. Not very quick off the snap. Pass rush repetoire limitted almost strictly to the bullrush. Isn't capble of making many plays once they are past him. Not very scheme diverse, really is limitted to his role as a 3-4 NT, wouldn't make nearly as much of an impact at another position. Injuries are a slight problem.
Comparison: Vince Wilfork
Ratings Range: 84-88
Evan Howard
Pos: DT (4-3, either)
6'3", 303
Age: 25 (3rd season)
College: Miami
Positives: Good size and strength. Very athletic and is a balanced DT. Can take on some double teams. Versatile capable of playing either DT position in the 4-3, depending on scheme. Good quickness off the snap with very quick hands. Understands hand placement. Will split the double team to make plays in the backfield. Has a good pass rush repetoire. Will hold the point of attack and can open up opportunities for others. Able to force and recover fumbles.
Negatives: Is inconsistent, has a ton of talent but hasn't realized all of it yet. Is beginning to become a finished product, but still very raw. Needs to work on leverage and technique to negate his shorter arms. Can be driven back by elite offensive linemen. Misses too many tackles. Still needs to refine his pass rush moves a bit more, will have his pass rush neutralized by elite pass protectors. Needs to spend more time in the film room.
Comparison: Alan Page
Ratings Range: 83-85
Inky Stiles
Pos: DT (3-4 or 4-3 NT)
6'3", 316
Age: 23 (2nd season)
College: Illinois
Positives: Great size and strength. Exceptional athletecism, very quick for a guy his size. Uses great leverage in the run game and can handle some double teams. Holds the point of attack well. Long arms keep linemen off of him. Has a good motor, and plays with tons of passion. Injuries are not a concern. Scheme diverse.
Negatives: Still raw, goes off of his natural gifts too much. Needs to perfect technique, leverage and hand placement especially while pass rushing. Pass rush moves are limitted to the bull rush right now. Will struggle against some double teams, and may not be the best fit as a nose in some 3-4 defenses. Sometimes plays out of control and will take himself out of plays.
Ratings Range: 81-86
Drew Wilhelm
Pos: DT (4-3 UT)
6' 1/2" 291
Age: 26 (5th season)
College: Cal
Positves: Incredibly athletic. Very quick and fast, even for a DT. Pass rush extraordinaire from his position. Has mastered every pass rush move. Uses great leverage and technique as a pass rusher. Has a motor that never quits. Is developing into a real team leader. Top intangibles and is a fan favorite. Has a knack for turnovers, and despite his size, will knock balls down as well.
Negatives: Size is less than ideal. Short and light for the position, could not play anything other than an Under Tackle in the 4-3. Will get blown off the line of scrimmage in the run game, even by lesser opponents. Can't handle double deams, gets engulfed way too much. Isn't incredibly strong and doesn't have good arm length to make up for his size.
Comparison: Merlin Oslen
Ratings Range: 85-89
Noel "Bubba" Miles
Pos: DT (4-3 NT)
6'2", 312
Age: 29 ( 8th season)
College: LSU
Positives: Excellent, size, strength, and bulk. Uses great leverage in the running game and can handle the double teams due to great lower body strength. Elite run stuffer at the position. Will hold the point of attack as well as make tackles, many times still engaged with the linemen. Constantly needs to be double-teamed. Will use the bullrush successfully to get to the QB when one on one.
Negatives: Not as athletic as he used to be, is beginnign to slow down. Not a huge factor in terms of sacks and QB pressures. Not very fast off the snap. Won't force many turnovers. Tends to get lazy, well need to be spelled from time to time. Is vulnerable to off-sides penalties. Injuries are a minor concern.
Comparison: Pat Williams
Ratings Range: 84-87
Tarik Lewis
Pos: DE (4-3 RE)
6'2", 271
Age: 30 (9th season)
College: Indiana
Positives: Good size and athletecism. Understands leverage and technique, as well as proper hand placement. A balanced DE who is good in all aspect of the game. Utilizes all pass rush moves, and is able to beat less athletic tackles on a consistent basis. Has a decent bullrush that is effective as well. Sure tackler. Is solid in the run game as well, better than recognized. Is able to shoot gaps and able to break free of blockers. Makes a lot of plays in the backfield.
Negatives: Age is a concern, is losing a little bit. Will struggle against elite, athletic pass rushers as well as the dominating road graders. Not much of a team leader. Not elite in any aspect of the game. Injuries are beginning to become a problem
Comparison. Jack Youngblood
Ratings Range: 85-87
Kendrick Odom
Pos: DE (4-3 RE)
6'1 1/2", 265
Age: 27 (6th season)
College: UNLV
Positives: Incredible speed, quickness, and overall athletecism. Great leverage, technique and hand placement in the passing game, as well as the running game. Elite pass rushing DE who has mastered the art of the pass rush. Though known more for the pass rushing abilities, he is an elite run stopper as well. Will shooot gaps and make plays on the other side of the line of scrimmage, as well as make plays from behind as well.
Negaitves: Motor will run hot and cold. Injuries are a concern, and will get worn down by the biggest linemen. Has trouble with the double team at times. Will be seen on the ground too much at times. Injuries are a problem, has had numerous nagging injuries throughout his career.
Comparison: Dwight Freeney
Ratings Range: 83-87
Darius Crocker
Pos: DE (3-4 End)
6'3", 291
Age: 28 (6th season)
College: Virginia
Positives: Good size with long arms. Able to keep blockers away from his body. Understands leverage, technique, and hand placement very well. Good at stopping the run. Is a good pass rusher for the position, isn't just a run stuffer. Perfect for a 3-4 End, and can play either. Very quick for the position. Will run down plays from behind. Injuries are not a concern. Will cause trunovers.
Negatives: Not very strong for the position. Will get driven back by the strongest of linemen, especially if he is double teamed. Not an elite athlete. Will struggle with double teams in the passing game at times as well, though not as much as in the run game. Off field problems are a concern.
Comparison: Adam Carriker (he's playing out of position right now, IMO)
Ratings Range: 85-89
Ryan Charleston
Pos: DE (3-4 End)
6'3 1/2", 302
Age: 26 (4th season)
College: Iowa State
Positives: Great size and strength. Very long arms. Great use of leverage in the run game. Hold the point of attack well and will garner some need for double teams, whether it be a T/G, or help from the TE or RB. Strong base and a great tackler. Has a knack for knocking balls down. Team leader with top intangibles.
Negatives: Athletecism could improve, not very quick or agile. Doesn't make much of an impact in the passing game. Doesn't have much of a pass rush repetoire, and could improve his overall technique in that area as well. Injuries are a major concern, with a history of major injury.
Comparison: Igor Olshanky
Ratings Range: 88-94
Mitch Cavanaugh
Pos DE: (3-4 End)
6'3", 294
Age: 24 (3rd season)
College: Stanford
Positives: Good size and strength. A good athlete with good quickness and agility for his size. Long arms enable him to knock down many passes. Has a strong base and will hold the point of attack well. Uses good elverage in the pass rush as well as good technique and hand placement. Off field issues are non-existent.
Negatives: Will struggle when double teamed in both the run game and the pass game. Doesn't have the best reaction time off the snap, and can get driven back. Not a huge threat as a pass rusher, will sturggle with elite linemen. Isn't elite in any aspect of his game. Not much of a playmaker. Limitted to the 3-4 end position, doesn't fit well in other schemes.
Comparison: Aaron Smith
Ratings Range: 84-89
Charles Whimper
Pos: DE (4-3 LE)
6'3", 271
Age: 29 (8th season)
College: Mid. Tennessee State
Positives: Elite strength and use of leverage. Long, strong arms keep linemen away from him. Great hand placement and motor. Excellent bull rush and great set of pass rush moves. Sure tackler. Very solid against the run, holds the point of attack and can handle the double team. Team leader and a fan favorite. Very hard worker.
Negatives: Will struggle agaisnt the biggest offensive lines. Not very good at stunting. Size is a minor issue, but due to his strength and leverage, not so much. Not a big playmaker. Isn't incredibly athletic. Could improve reaction time off of the snap, will get driven back initially at times.
Comparison: Michael Strahan
Ratings Range: 84-89
Ted Neal
Pos: DE (4-3 LE)
6'4 1/2", 286
Age: 26 (5th season)
College: Florida State
Positives: Elite size and strength for the position. Very long arms will keep blocker soff of him. Capable of dominating games at times. Can totally overpower linemen, requires a double team. A great athlete. A very balanced player. Has pass rush moves down and will implement them all. Will hold the point of attack. Overall, an elite player at the position.
Negatives: Inconsistent effort on rushing plays, will give up on some double teams or when out of the play. Misses too many tackles. Will struggle against the strongest linemen and double teams. Not much of a playmaker. Has had some minor off the field issues.
Comparison: Julius Peppers
Ratings Range: 86-91
Kijana Cordero
Pos: DE (LE)
6'1 1/2", 266
Age: 25 (4th season)
College: Cornell
Positves: Elite athletecism, speed and quickness. Fantastic motor that never stops. Great pass rusher with a full platoon of moves. Understands technique, leverage, and hand placement very well in both the pass and run. Underrated in the run game, makes lots of plays there as well. Able to make plays from behind the LOS and make plays from behind. Good tackler.
Negatives: Small for the position, but it is his best fit. Will struggle against bigger Offensive Linemen and double teams. Doesn't have long arms and will struggle keeping linemen away from him. Not great at shedding blocks. Not a team leader. Has had some major off field issues.
Ratings Range: 81-86
Bradley Cornerstone
Pos: ILB (4-3)
6'1", 242 (4-3 or 3-4)
Age: 27 (6th season)
College: Oklahoma State
Positives: Good athletecism and is a fairly balanced LB. Is very capable in coverage and can handle RBs and TEs in man situations. Has fluid hips and good change of direction capabilities. Will break up passes as well as make some interceptions, a real playmaker. Also a good zone coverage LB who will intimadate WRs. A quiet leader.
Negatives: Doesn't have great size or strength. Doesn't shed blockers well and will struggle at times negotiating through traffic. Needs a big, strong defensive line to keep him clean so he will be most effective. Not the best blitzer. Tackling ability is inconsistent. Doesn't force or recover many fumbles. Injury history is a concern.
Comparison: Brian Urlacher
Ratings Range: 82-85
Joseph Schwab
Pos: ILB (4-3)
6'3", 256
Age: 28 (6th season)
College: Utah State
Positives: Excellent size and strength. A true thumper. Sure tackler who can also lay the wood. Intimidating force. Sheds blocks and navigates traffic well. Very instinctual, always around the action. Has a knack for making plays behind the line of scrimmage. Many TFLs and Sacks. Good zone coverage abilities. Will create turnovers. Injuries are a non-factor.
Negatives: Isn't the best athlete, will struggle against the most athletic RBs and TE in man coverage, but ususally isn't a factor. Won't make many INTs, will drop some sure fire INTs. Not the leader you look for at the position, has some off-the-field issues.
Comparison: Dick Butkus.
Ratings Range: 86-90
Xavier Thames
Pos: ILB (3-4)
6'3", 254
Age: 26 (5th season)
College: Maryland
Positives: Great size and athletecism. Very strong. Sure tackler and hard hitter. Elite vocal leader. Great blitzer. Good at shedding blocks. Very productive. One of the most intimidating defenders of the game. Has fluid hips, can man up on a RB or TE and cover well. Understands zone coverage schemes. Versatile, can be used all over the place. One of the elites at the position.
Negatives: Hands of stone, won't come up with many INTs. Will struggle with negotiationg traffic occasionally. Will occasionally miss a tckle going for the big hit. Has had some off-the-field issues as well as some minor injury problems in his history.
Comparison: Ray Lewis
Ratings Range: 86-90
Brian Stumpf
Pos: OLB (4-3 WLB)
6'2", 246
Age: 24 (2nd season)
College: Michigan State
Positives: Good size. Strong. A good tackler. Navigates through traffic well. Solid in both zone and man coverage on RBs and TEs. A balanced LB, will make plays in all aspects of the game. Propensity for interceptions, and can do something with the ball. Plenty of room to grow as a player. Very hard worker, both in the wieght room and in film study. Top intangibles. Very little injury concerns. Will become a better player with age.
Negatives: Still very raw, can still improve in every aspect of his game, especially as a blitzer. Can improve at shedding blocks. Will give up the big play against elite RBs and TEs. Will dwell on his mistakes. Not a great fit in the 3-4. Doesn't make the big hit or force many fumbles.
Comparison: Bobby Bell
Ratings Range: 84-89
Tyrone Taylor
Pos: OLB (4-3 WLB)
6'1", 238
Age: 27 (6th season)
College: Nevada
Positives: Very athletic, exceptionally strong upper body. Great coverage LB, will cover the most athletic RBs and TEs in man situations and understands the zone. Will consistently break up passes and make interceptions. Very intense on the field, leaves it all out there. In the middle of his prime. Underrated run defender, will make lots of plays in the backfield. Will lay the big hit. Good blitzer. Navigates thorugh traffic well.
Negatives: Size isn't what you look for, a bit small, especially in the lower body. Struggles shedding blockers at times. Has struggled with injuries thorughout his career. Not a leader. Inconsistent tackling ability. Won't get much more out of him in terms of potential. Best suited as a 4-3 WLB.
Comparison: Takeo Spikes
Ratings Range: 84-91
Ian Wells
Pos: OLB (4-3 SLB)
6'3", 257
Age: 26 (5th season)
College: Navy
Positives: Excellent size and strength. Great agility and fluid hips. Elite in run support as well as a great coverage LB. Sheds blocks well and navigates traffic well. Sure tackler who can also lay the big hit. Will blow up plays in the backfield. Can drive linemen back to make the play. Can handle covering RBs and TEs. Always around the action, will force a lot of turnovers.
Negatives: Not the best pass rusher. Hasn't mastered the proper pass rush technique and relies on his athletecism and strength too much when rushing the passer. Will struggle against the elite RBs and TEs in coverage. Will occasionally be out of place in zone coverage. Hands of stone, won't get many INTs. Not the best OLB in the 3-4 due to lack of pass rush)
Comparison: Ray Nitschke (Yeah, I know he was a MLB:))
Ratings Range: 84-87
Garth Stokes
Pos: OLB (4-3 SLB)
6'21/2", 255
Age: 26 (5th season)
College: Kentucky
Positves: Great size. A very good run stuffer who has mastered this aspect of his game. He can shed blocks, navigate through traffic, and take on blockers well. Can force some fumbles. A good pass rusher who can reach the quarterback as good as any LB. A fiery leader with top intangibles and a high motor.
Negatives: Will struggle mightily in coverage. Doesn't have very fluid hips and will sturggle covering TEs or RBs man to man. Hasn't fully grapsed zone coverage and will be out of place at times. Will occasionally take bad angles. Not necessarily a 3 down LB, may need to be taken out in certain situations. Injury history is a concern.
Comparison: Chris Gocong
Ratings Range: 81-87
Tim Yeley
Pos: OLB (3-4)
6'4", 262
Age: 29 (7th season)
College: Syracuse
Positives: Good athletecism and strength. Long arms and can keep linemen off of him. Has mastered pass rush moves. Understands leverage well in both the pass rush and in the run game. Holds the point of attack well. Will shed blockers. Can be effective in zone coverage. Is a force stopping the run. Sure tackler. Injuries aren't a concern.
Negatives: Isn't an elite pass rusher for the position. Struggles mightily in man coverage. Bull rush is only average. Could improve at shedding blockers. Technique and had placement are places that need improvement. Age is beginnign to become a concern. Not the best 4-3 LB due to lack of coverage skills.
Comparison: Lamaar Woodley
Ratings Range: 85-88
Omar Robinson
Pos: OLB (3-4)
6'4" 275
Age: 27 (5th season)
College: West Virginia
Positives: Excellent size, strength, and athletecism. Has complete pass rush repertoire. Great pass rusher, understands technique and leverage of the pass rush. Good motor. Underrated in coverage, able to cover some RBs and TEs, as well as make plays in zone coverage. Fan favorite. Hard worker. Could be a fit in a 4-3 as a SLB, depending on the scheme.
Negatives: Struggles at time in run support. Technique and leverage he has rushing the passer hasn't translated into the run game. Will struggle in coverage agaisnt elite RBs and TEs. Has had some off field issues, as well as an injury history. Will get the most out of him in a 3-4.
Comparison: Shawne Merriman
Ratings Range: 84-87
Dontarrius Gordon
Pos: OLB (3-4)
6'3 1/2", 259
Age: 26 (5th season)
College: Oregon
Positives: Good size and elite athletecism. The best of the best when it comes to pass sushing. Combines superior athletecism with great technique, leverage, and hand placement while rushing to be tops in the league. Complete ability for all pass rush moves. Never gives up on a rush. Will make plenty of plays in the backfield. Injuries are not a major concern.
Negatives: Is simply a pass rusher. A non-factor in coverage, a real liability against almost any opponent. Doesn't understand zone schemes and will be out of position. Will get swallowed in the run game on occasion, and though he makes TFLs, they are often luck because he has one thing on his mind: the QB. One dimensional, really only a factor in rushing the QB. Will be best effective in the 3-4.
Comparison: Lawrence Taylor
Ratings Range: 82-87
Will Franks-Turner
Pos: CB
6', 199
Age: 29 (8th season)
College: Buffalo
Positives: Good size, with great speed and quickness. Able to man up against the fastest WRs. Good leaping ability, will contend in jump ball situations. Good hands, will reel down the INT. A threat with the ball in his hands. Great range and can deceive the QB into thinking the receiver is open. Only has a small injury history.
Negatives: Could understand the zone a little better, defintiely would benefit in a man-based scheme. Not much of a factor in run support, gives inconsistent effort there. Tackling is poor. Succeptible to the big play due to his risk taking. Not a big hitter. Could jam WRs a little better. Not a good blitzer.
Comparison: Asante Samuel
Ratings Range: 88-91
Orion Johnson
Pos: CB
6' 1", 203
Age: 27 (5th season)
College: William & Mary
Positives: Great size and strength for the position. An excellent cover corner. Sticks to his man like glue. Gets a great jam and will knock the WR off his route. Breaks up tons of passes. Asset for the secondary due to his size and jumping ability, great in jump ball situations and in the red zone. Understands zone coverage well, scheme diverse. Gives good effort in run support, and makes plays there as well. An all-around CB. Doesn't give up the big play.
Negatives: Doesn't have elite speed or quickness. Hands are poor, and won't come up with many INTs. Not a threat to return the ball when he does get the INT. Not a great blitzer. Will struggle against the quickest and fastest WRs at times. Injuries are a slight concern.
Comparison: Nnamdi Asomugha
Ratings Range: 84-87
Harold Mouton
Pos: CB
6'2", 211
Age: 27 (6th season)
College: Ohio State
Positives: Size doesn't get much better. Great stregth for the position. A major weapon to stop the run from the position. Great tackler who also delivers the big hit. Will eliminate receivers with his jam at times. Great zone coverage CB. Perfect fit in a zone-based coverage scheme or in a Cover 2. Toughness that is unheard of these days. Injuries aren't a concern. Good blitzer.
Negatives: Doesn't have good speed for the position, will struggle against faster receivers. Not a big time interception CB. Won't do much with the ball when he does get it. Leaping ability could be better. May have to move to FS if he is drafted to a man based defense.
Comparison: Mel Blount
Ratings Range: 87-90
Antonio Blades
Pos: CB
5'9", 188
Age: 25: (4th season)
College: Florida
Positives: Has a strong, compact build and can lay the big hit. Good quickness. Able to get a good jam at the line of scrimmage to disrupt the timing of the receiver and quarterback. Smooth hips who can keep up with receivers despite less than elite speed. Good break on the ball and shows a second gear when the ball is in the air. Is a big time playmaker who will get interceptions. Explosive hitter that can separate the ball from the receiver. Shows good effort in run support. Added value as a returner in special teams.
Negatives: Lacks the height teams prefer at the position. Struggles with consistency, will have both very good and very poor games. Loves to intimidate with his explosive hitting, but fails to wrap up too often. Very aggressive, can beaten by double-moves. Injuries are a concern.
Comparison: Brandon Flowers
Ratings Range: 83-87
Nicholas Torrain
Pos: CB
5'10", 194
Age: 27 (7th season)
College: Mississippi State
Positives: A great athlete who is comfortable in both man and zone schemes. Has good speed and quickness. Can man up on most WRs. Good hips enable him to handle the most elusive WRs. Will break up a lot of passes. Will be a threat when he does have the ball in his hands. An added return threat. A great leader with top notch intangibles. A fan favorite.
Negatives: Not a big time playmaker, won't come down with many INTs or force many fumbles. Non-existent in run support. Will take bad angles or fail to wrap up. Sometimes gives little to no effort in run support. Not a good blitzer. Injury history is a concern. Will struggle to get the jam.
Comaprison: Deion Sanders (minus playmaking ability)
Ratings Range: 80-86
Stafon Claxton
Pos: CB
5'11 1/2" 201
Age: 25 (4th season)
College: Ohio
Positives: Very physical, delivers the big hit to receivers and backs. He is very good at run support and demonstrates the ability to make big plays on the blitz. Has great speed and quickness. Tremendous instincts to react once the ball is in the air and can make a play on the ball. A threat with the ball in his hands. Has good returning abilities. No off-field issues.
Negatives: Will struggle agaisnt the physical WRs and will struggle against the quickest and fastest WRs. Despite his years, is still very raw, and may never reach his full potential. Will fail to wrap up on occasion. Isn't much of a leader. Has had some injury concerns.
Comaprison: Aaron Ross
Ratings Range: 83-86
Yeremiah Carrasco
Pos: S (FS)
5'11 1/2", 203
Age: 26 (4th season)
College: Harvard
Positives: Good size and speed. Athletecism is very good. Has a knack for getting to the ball. Great range. Very productive playmaker who will come down with a lot of interceptions. A dangerous return threat, after the pick and on Special teams. Shows good effort in run support, and is a good tackler at times. Top intangibles and field intelligence.
Negatives: Not a big hitter. Tackling ability is inconsistent. Will sometimes take poor angles in the run game or assume someone else will make the tackle. Restricted to free safety due to his style of play. Injuries are a concern. Not much of a leader.
Comaprison: Ed Reed
Ratings Range: 79-85
Kenny Mustain
Pos: S (FS)
6' 1/2" 209
Age: 27 (5th season)
College: West Virginia
Positives: Good size and athletecism. Speed and quickness are elite, and as a result, has great range. Good strength. Able to man up on TEs, RBs, and some WRs. Is great in run support. Takes great angles and will wrap up on a consistent basis. Capable of making big hits. A team leader with no injury history.
Negatives: Not a big time playmaker. Will shoose to break a pass up over an interception. Not much of a threat with the ball in his hands. Will struggle to navigate through traffic at times. Won't force many fumbles. Will struggle in man coverage against the fastest and quickest WRs. Has had some minor off-field issues.
Comparison: Laron Landry
Ratings Range: 83-87
Kyle Carpenter
Pos: S (either)
6'1", 209
Age: 28 (7th season)
College: USC
Positives: Great size, strength and athletecism. Nice speed and quickness. Big time hitter who can cause a lot of fumbles with his devastating hits. Good range for the position. Will be a threat with the ball in his hands. Balanced S who makes just as much of an impact in run support as against the pass. Takes good angles to the ball carrier. Tough! Injuries not a concern.
Negatives: Will miss tackles going for the big hit, on occasion. Not much of a special teams returner, despite his abilities after interceptions or recovered fumbles. Will struggle when up against the tall, athletic TEs or agaisnt the fastest WRs. Not a vocal leader.
Comparison: Ronnie Lott
Ratings Range: 85-88
Randy Duncan
Pos: S (SS)
6'1", 211
Age: 30 (9th seanson)
College: Texas
Positives: Great size, strength and physicality. Good speed, quickness and agility. Exceptionally hard worker with top intangibles, heart of a champion. Good football intelligence. Excellent in run support and tackling, will wrap up. Can cover well, has good range. Gets a good jump on the ball. Very instinctual and decisive. Can cover RBs and TEs. Very good special teams player. Can cover man to man. Big-time hitter who has receivers hearing footsteps. Can cover most slot receivers.
Negatives: Struggles covering man deep. Plays out of control and lacks great change of direction. Prefers setting up a well-timed hit to break up a play over going for an interception. Not much of a factor with the ball in his hands. Not a good returner. Injuries are a slight concern
Comparison: Troy Polamalu
Ratings Range: 83-87
Daniel Santiago
Pos: K
6', 208
Age: 27 (5th season)
College: Murray State
Positives: Big time leg and good accuracy. Will make the tough field goals over 50 yards. Great for kickoffs, doesn't give many opportunities for returns. Not "just a kicker", has good football mentality and is a fan favorite. Good athlete. Good tackler.
Negatives: Quick leg swing leads to some inconsistency. Not very clutch, loses accuracy in certain situations. Struggles in the cold and snow. Has had some long attmpts blocked. Slight injury history.
Comparison: Nick Folk
Ratings Range: 85-88
Gene Swenson
Pos: P
6'3", 231
Age: 28 (5th season)
College: South Carolina
Positves: Excellent accuracy and great power. Master of pinning opponents inside the 5, as well as a good pooch punter. Left footed, so he has a different spin than returners are used to. Gets good elevation on the ball. Injuries aren't a problem. Good in all conditions
Negatives: Has a long delivery, has had some punts blocked. Not good for kickoffs, doesn't have the leg strength. Not a good tackler. Only an average athlete. Not very involved with the team.
Comparison: Jeff Feagles
Ratings Range: 83-86
Todd Costanza
Pos: P
6'2", 229
Age: 26 (3rd season)
College: Moorehead State
Positives: Elite leg strength. Will consistently boom 55+yard punts. Has great hangtime, leading to few opportunities for returns. A quick, one-step punter who doesn't have many punts blocked. Has added value as a kickoff specialist. A good tackler is case coverage fails.
Negatives: Accuracy is shaky at times. Will have some blocks go out of bounds much shorter than if he had used the proper angle. Will have some kickoffs penalized for going out of bounds. An average athlete.
Comaprison: Ray Guy
Ratings Range: 85-90