Prospect Workouts

[Diehard]

Thought I'd better stop contaminating the general discussion thread with this stuff, and have it in one place for easy reference:

Offense:

QB Tony Pike
QB/WR Armanti Edwards
QB Tim Tebow
WR Damian Williams
WR Marty Gilyard
WR Arrelious Benn
WR Jordan Shipley
WR Jacoby Ford
WR Dez Bryant
WR Eric Decker
RB Dexter Mccluster
RB Montario Hardesty
RB Toby Gerhart
C Matt Tennant
C J.D. Walton
C Maurkice Pouncey
C/G Joe Hawley
G Vladimir Ducasse
G Zane Beadles
OT Jared Veldheer

Defense:

NT Terrence Cody
NT Torell Troup
NT Al Woods
NT Dan Williams
DE Tyson Alualu
DE Jared Odrick
OLB/DE Koa Misi
OLB/DE Brandon Graham
LB Sean Weatherspoon
LB Rolando McClain
CB Alterraun Verner
CB C.J. Lovett
CB Kareem Jackson

[Diehard]

Not much of a surprise that we are taking a close look at Sean Weatherspoon:

http://smu.scout.com/2/959004.html

The link also says that we're working out Damian Williams on April 8, then he's coming in to Denver for a visit.

This is good news IMO, as I really like both of these prospects.

[Diehard]

New additions:

Maurkice Pouncey, C, Florida

http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/...he-rounds.html

Joe Hawley, C/G, UNLV

http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/...or-Eagles.html

Dez Bryant, WR, Oklahoma State

http://www.palmbeachpost.com/sports/...st-512218.html

Kareem Jackson, CB, Alabama

http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/...-and-Rams.html

[Diehard]

Add Tyson Alualu to the list:

http://sports.espn.go.com/boston/nfl...ike&id=5061908

[Diehard]

Add DT Al Woods, LSU

http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/...-the-rise.html

[Diehard]

There are rumors that we've talked to both Spiller and E.J. Wilson (DE, NC), but I have yet to see any link confirming that... and until I do, they aren't going on the list.

[Diehard]

Apparently we had Dan Williams in for a workout today:

http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/...cos-today.html

Also, we've taken a look at two small school guys:

OT Jared Veldheer

http://www.jbscouting.com/index.php/...-veldheer-wk10

QB/WR Armanti Edwards

http://www.jbscouting.com/index.php/...2-edwards-wk11

[Diehard]

Another prospect I like - WR Eric Decker

http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/...nd-Chiefs.html

We are kicking the tires on a lot of receivers.

[Cunningham]

just noticed this... nice work.

happy to see we've worked out shipley and decker... assuming the mcdaniels offense is here for a while, i think they both fit far better than most of the guys in the draft this year. also interesting that we've worked out mccluster and gerhart... pretty different players.

do you think kenny mckinley has a future at slot? he was only a fifth rounder but he seems like a guy who projects well as an inside receiver. it's a little surprising to me that we've worked out so many guys that are going to be restricted to playing the slot at the next level.

also, not sold on weatherspoon for us... i'm not sure if i like him at ILB, and i can't imagine we'd draft another OLB.

definitely agree. i dont see him as a good fit as he's too similar to dj. no idea why so many fans want him over mcclain

[Diehard]

do you think kenny mckinley has a future at slot? he was only a fifth rounder but he seems like a guy who projects well as an inside receiver. it's a little surprising to me that we've worked out so many guys that are going to be restricted to playing the slot at the next level.

IMO, McKinley needs to get stronger and more decisive before he can be a real contributor to the team.

As for the slot receiver thing, McD is on a quest to find someone to play a Welker-like role in our offense.

i dont see him as a good fit as he's too similar to dj. no idea why so many fans want him over mcclain

DJ wishes he had the leadership and aggression of Spoon. You're right though - that pick would make DJ expendable in the long run.

I like McClain and will have no issues if we draft him. However, you need to consider the value of a TED linebacker, which is essentially a two-down role, at 11. If we want to adjust the scheme to make the two inside guys interchangable, cool, but that would just strengthen the case for Spoon as he's more versatile.

[Diehard]

Looks like we are bringing Arrelious Benn in for a second look:

http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/...-Steelers.html

Next week, he has a meeting with the Denver Broncos.

Benn has previously conducted a private workout for the Broncos.

I'm always curious when they meet with a prospect multiple times. A second look just to confirm an earlier decision? Need more info to sort out two prospects that have very similar grades?

[Diehard]

just noticed this... nice work.

Thanks, bro.

happy to see we've worked out shipley and decker... assuming the mcdaniels offense is here for a while, i think they both fit far better than most of the guys in the draft this year.

Yeah, they very much fit the mould in terms of what the coaches from the Patriots' tree are looking for.

also interesting that we've worked out mccluster and gerhart... pretty different players.

I wonder if McCluster was looked at with an eye to using him as a full-time slot receiver, rather than a scatback.

From what we've seen so far, it appears McD emphasizes the tactical use of personnel and is looking at prospects that could add some diversity to the attack. This is a good thing, IMO. Take the best weapons available and build them into your offensive scheme.

[Timbathia]

Looks like we are bringing Arrelious Benn in for a second look:

http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/...-Steelers.html



I'm always curious when they meet with a prospect multiple times. A second look just to confirm an earlier decision? Need more info to sort out two prospects that have very similar grades?

You think Benn is the target if Marshall gets traded, and a Shipley-type player is targeted regardless to fit into the slot?

[Diehard]

You think Benn is the target if Marshall gets traded, and a Shipley-type player is targeted regardless to fit into the slot?

I think it is just as likely that the Broncos have another receiver graded ahead of Benn, and the team is taking a second look at Benn just to be sure they've made the right decision.

That being said, yes, an outside receiver if Marshall goes and a guy to play inside regardless.

[Diehard]

Tebow

Interesting twist:

http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/...-in-Tebow.html

Tebow makes a trip to Denver this week where the Broncos have quarterbacks they have traded for in the last year: Kyle Orton and Brady Quinn.

He's got the right intangibles.