Josh McCown, QB, Sam Houston St.

Jordan: The physical tools are obviously there. He has the size, a good enough arm, above average mobility. But his accuracy is runs hot-and-cold. He has moments where he looks like he's going to develop into the kind of player his physical tools suggest, but then he reverts to the inaccurate ways that have plagued him since he started out. He has limited ability to scan the field, almost Kerry Collins-like. But he doesn't possess Collins's magnificent deep ball. He's going to need to hit the film froom for a couple of years worth of unbelievably intense studdying if he's going to make it as a starter in this league.
Set Up-5
Delivery-5
Read Coverages-5-
Throw Short-5
Throw Deep-5+
Mobility-6
Leadership-4+
Overall Rating: 5.3^
Edgerrin James, RB, Miami, 40 yard dash: 4.54

Jordan: He's a power guy. He's not a threat to break the long one. Say what you want about his "failure" in Arizona last year...but truth be told, NO back would've been successful running there. I gained more respect for him watching him consistently run hard, despite the obstacles stacked against him. He is natural as a pass receiver (whatever that means...there are more backs who can catch a 2 yard pass than ones who can't...but I like his feel for running after the catch once he has the ball in the flats, so I made note of his receiving skills). He's not a guy you can split out and basically use as another wide receiver (like Faulk, Westbrook, Tomlinson, Gore, or Ricky Watters), but he's one of the better checkdown targets. When it comes to goal line running, he's in his element--he's not going down very often from the first hit. That said, because of his playing style, he has a lot more mileage on him than the average back. They really should be lining up a replacement.
Instincts-7
Inside Running-6+
Outside Running-6
Hands/Receiving Skills-7
Block-6+
Overall Rating: 6.5
Marcel Shipp, RB, Massachusetts

Jordan: Lacks speed and moves, but he plays pretty fast and has tremendous energy and determination. An overachiever who plays angry with heart. When he gets into the open field, it’s pretty much over—he’s a pain in the ass to try to catch despite his “lack of speed.” The problem is he’s just a straight-line guy. Behind that offensive line, he gets plenty of creases, and when he has one, he’s going to hit it and get a lot of positive yardage. But he can’t really create his own run or embellish on what he already is given. It’s hard to count him out, and maybe Denny Green’s system will open some huge creases for him much the way it did Robert Smith in Minnesota, but just as an individual, he’s not a long-term NFL running back.
Instincts-4+
Inside Running-5+
Outside Running-5+
Hands/Receiving Skills-6
Block-6-
Overall Rating: 5.2^
James Hodgins, FB, San Jose St. 6’1” 270 LBS, 40 time: 4.91

Jordan: Has that excessive size that has given him an advantage on isolation blocks but he’s not really a consistent or dominant force as a lead blocker. Doesn’t really hit you as hard as he could and doesn’t drive his feet. Stops on contact and can be defeated with just a little bit of patience. He won’t get a whole lot of movement or drive but with his size he’s a pain in the ass when you try to stuff the run because he gets in the way and can intimidate linebackers. And what’s sad is that’s all he’s good for. He can catch the football but he won’t do anything with it and he won’t get much as a runner.
Instincts-5
Inside Running-4
Outside Running-3
Hands/Receiving Skills-4+
Block-6-
Overall Rating: 5.5
Anquan Boldin, WR, Florida St. 40 time: 4.42

Jordan: He's like Jim Brown at wide receiver. It's unreal. When he gets in that mindset, defenders simply can't bring him down. He's ridiculously strong and physical. He’s creative, he has moves like a running back and he has very good top end speed. When he gets the ball with any space around him at all, he has the ability to turn it into a special play. He has the ability to run by you on the deep ball and he will jump and shield you from the ball if he needs to and come down with some incredible catches. He’ll fight until the whistle as a blocker and he’ll take on linebackers.
Hands-6
Patterns-5
Receive Short-7-
Receive Deep-7-
Catch In Traffic-7
Run After Catch-8
Block-7
Overall Rating: 7.0^
Larry Fitzgerald, WR, Pittsburgh 6’3” 225 LBS, 40 time: 4.59

Jordan: Unstoppable on jump balls. He's pretty much the best jump ball receiver I've ever seen, and has the size, strength, and toughness to go with it. If they ever put it all together on offense, he will be a touchdown machine as well. He's a bigger, more talented Cris Carter. The knock on him is simply that he's not explosive. He doesn't have much true speed, isn't very quick or explosive out of his cuts, and won't scare you after the catch or on a go route. That said, because of his unparalleled ball-in-air skills, he can still threaten you as a deep receiver...and his ball adjustment skills are top notch as well. What they need to do is cut out the parts of the playbook where they ask him to do things he's not capable of...like run after the catch.
Hands-8-
Patterns-5
Receive Short-7
Receive Deep-6
Catch In Traffic-8
Run After Catch-4+
Block-5
Overall Rating: 7.0
Bryant Johnson, WR, Penn. St.

Jordan: His workout bolstered him up the draft boards but he had legitimate first day talent anyway. He has a ridiculous 40+ inch vertical leap and he has good straight-line speed to go with outstanding size. But he has always been a little stiff on the field and his somewhat phlegmatic approach might ultimately lead to his undoing like it did with J.J. Stokes.
NOT RATED
Chike Okeafor, DE, Purdue, 6’4” 260 LBS, 40 time (Jordan sight test): 4.71

Jordan: Has gotten better at holding the point of attack over the years (made quantum leaps in San Francisco) and possesses good athletic ability. He can run and leap. He seems like a pretty studious player...he has the technical aspects and understanding of the game down pat. Unfortunately, he gets a slow jump off the edge and has always had to compensate for that. That terrible first step often negates his other abilities, but he’s still a solid starter if you have a premier end to line up opposite him and force the pressure. The problem is they don’t.
Recognition-6-
Pursuit-6
Run Defense (POA)-5+
Pass Rush-6
Overall Rating: 5.9
ROOKIE
Darnell Dockett, DT, Florida St

Jordan: Explosive penetrating defensive tackle. Outstanding initial quickness, has strong, quick hands, keeps a low base, and has outstanding feet and strength. Very similar to the way Bryant Young was before his devastating leg injury.
Adrian Wilson, 40 time: 4.36

Jordan: They finally unleashed him. He has always been one of the best safeties in the league from a physical standpoint, but it was his inability to play intuitively that held him back. Not so now. Now he was one of the game's leading sack artists...as crazy as that sounds. It's almost like he turned into Larry Wilson. A lot of that was because they schemed well for him on blitzes, but the man simply destroyed opposing QBs. He is built more like a linebacker than a safety, yet he has 4.4 speed. He still isn't all that natural in coverage, but he can make up for a lot of technical errors with raw athleticism. He has size, speed, and leaping ability, so it's very difficult to truly "beat" him. Then, even if you do, if he's in position, you're not going to come down with the football. As far as his run support is concerned, he can flat-out hit like a freight train. He's probably surprassed Roy Williams as a hitter, but like Williams, he's not in the same class as Troy Polamalu. He's still too raw in coverage.
Key and Diagnose-5+
Man Coverage-5
Zone Coverage-6
Hands-6
Run Support-7+
Tackle-8
Overall Rating: 7.1
Robert Griffith, SS, San Diego State, 5'11" 200 LBS

Jordan: Definitely on the downside of his career, it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure that out. Was at his best as a blitzer and run stuffer, a guided missile in the box. Always used his instincts to overcome a lack of elite physical talent. But since signing with Cleveland, it seems his passion for the game has died down. He no longer plays every down like it’s his last. His lack of speed is exposed over the deep middle. At this point, you have to think he belongs on the bench. He’s clearly the weak link in what is actually a very good secondary.
Key and Diagnose-6
Man Coverage-4
Zone Coverage-5+
Hands-6
Run Support-5+
Tackle-5+
Overall Rating: 5.1v