Trent Green, QB, Indiana

Jordan: Has average measurables. Average arm strength, but above average mobility. He sort of brings an extra dimension with his ability to take off and run for the first down. The thing about him is that he’s a good decision maker and he has confidence in himself and his teammates. In that system, that’s all that matters. He won't make much happen on his own, he's not going to make many eye-popping throws, but he just gets the job done. He puts a lot of air under his deep ball, but he usually puts it in an excellent position. He consistently find the open man and understands all of the nuances of their offense.
Set Up-6-
Delivery-5+
Read Coverages-6
Throw Short-6
Throw Deep-6
Mobility-6
Leadership-6
Overall Rating: 6.0
Priest Holmes, RB, Texas, 5’9” 213 LBS, 40 time: 4.41

Jordan: The following was his scouting report from two years ago, and it MAY still hold true now, but it's difficult to tell with him being unable to remain on the field. Still, I feel it may be pertinent, so here it is: A big part of the reason he’s so successful is the zone blocking scheme, but this guy is still one helluva player. He’s incredibly powerful and strong. Nobody can bring him down one on one when he is in his "determination" mindset. He’s deceptive and fluid. And when he sees a lane, he explodes through it like he was shot out of a cannon. He gives you that look that he could break one the distance at every time, although statistically, he doesn’t do that. But the main thing that goes unnoticed is that he is an extremely powerful runner. He’s built like a brick outhouse and has the toughness and attitude to make it translate to the field. He’s 213 LBS of solid muscle, and once he breaks through the line, he will overpower the tackles of linebackers and the secondary. He possesses a devastating stiff-arm. He's actually somewhat similar to the way Garrison Hearst was in his prime, though he doesn't possess as much build-up speed. He is probably the game’s ultimate at breaking tackles…he’s not guy who will make a lot of people miss. He’s a straight-line runner who breaks tackles and makes fluid cuts into the open field. And he’ll make some very square cuts that look ugly but make the tackler miss. The only real negative is that he misses a LOT of cutback lanes because he hits the hole so quickly…that’s one of the reasons he doesn’t break the big 70+ yard run for a TD. He just doesn’t see them or sense them very well. Larry Johnson is a huge threat to take any carry the distance because he's got more vision. Holmes more or less plays his own game. He has the speed to take it to the house, but he always goes the hard way; the long way around to get his yards…he has a unique way of following blocks…sometimes he’ll just put his head down behind the blocker and stick with him and there’s nobody around to get him. He’s a pleasure to watch, unless you’re the other team.
Instincts-6+
Inside Running-7
Outside Running-8
Hands/Receiving Skills-7
Block-5
Overall Rating: 7.3X (Injury situation)
Tony Richardson, FB, Auburn

Jordan: The best blocking FB in the NFL. Since Fred Beasley fell off, there's no longer much competition. He just flat-out CRUSHES people. He has ridiculously explosive snap into contact, he is one of the few who can hit you with the top of his pads and maintain his balance, though he prefers to use his hands like pretty much everyone else. He can viciously knock you backwards, whereas the others of this rare breed of fullback tend to settle for just stunning you with the initial hit. He will explode into you, drive you backwards, and you'll see his arms flying as if he just lunged. But he has perfect balance, and he stays on his feet. Just when you look away and turn around, he has obliterated another linebacker. It sure as hell hasn't hurt Holmes or Larry Johnson to run behind this monster. And people always overlook the fact that he's one of the game's premier running and receiving fullbacks as well. Coming from Auburn, he is a well-rounded football player. It's really sad that Beasley ran out of gas last year, because it was fun watching these guys seemingly try to out-do each other on the field as lead blockers. Beasley doesn't belong in the same sentence as. Richardson anymore. Get it? Was that corny? Is that a legal English manuever? No? Oh well.
Instincts-6
Inside Running-6-
Outside Running-5
Hands/Receiving Skills-6-
Block-8
Overall Rating: 7.0
Eddie Kennison, WR, LSU, 40 time: 4.52

Jordan: He has good ball skills and has really stepped up since Vermeil decided to bring him in. But the problem with him is, as strange as it may sound, he lacks speed. He times well, he has good quickness, but on the field, he doesn’t run away from people after the catch. He’s a solid deep receiver but he ain’t gonna scare the hell out of anyone one-on-one. He has always had somewhat of an attitude problem, but just from a superficial glance, it appears he has really worked to get to the point where he at least consistently catches the football (drops were a huge problem with him during his Rams days). But he’s productive now, which is all they really can ask for from him. He does what coaches ask, and in that scheme, he's going to get open just by doing that.
Hands-6
Patterns-6-
Receive Short-5+
Receive Deep-6-
Catch In Traffic-6
Run After Catch-4+
Block-6+
Overall Rating: 5.8
Johnnie Morton, WR

Jordan: He still has some playmaking ability, but you'd never know it playing in the situation he is in right now. He started out showing a bit of it when Rattay was in at QB, but after playing with one of the worst rookie QBs of all-time (Alex Smith), he may not have many games left, if any at all. Smith came in totally unprepared and simply couldn't take advantage of one of the game's better true route runners. He's got nice quickness out of his breaks, he's desciplined, and he will really extend for the football and "pluck" it. He was a quality football player for several years, but unfortunately for him, he never really made it big. His best opportunity was in Kansas City, and he was overshadowed by the running game, the tight end, and even Eddie Kennison.
Hands-6
Patterns-6
Receive Short-6
Receive Deep-5+
Catch In Traffic-5
Run After Catch-5
Block-5+
Overall Rating: 6.0
Tony Gonzalez, TE

Jordan: People miss how good a blocker this guy is. He has always been a pretty good one--he keeps his shoulders square and he has great athletic ability so he can adjust to movement. But as the team has become a run oriented one, he has just gotten better. He gets great drive in his blocks, he can get to the second level and take out linebackers, and he will look for someone to block downfield. He's no Jason Dunn, but he's still one of the premier blocking tight ends in this league. Now, I’ve just spent a few sentences talking about his blocking because I don’t really think I need to say much about his receiving abilities. They pretty much speak for themself. He’s a superb athlete, he has a spot in Canton reserved already. He runs a 4.6, he leaps to the moon, he runs routes better than many wideouts, and he can make insane catches. The only negative is he’ll drop one every now and then, but those drops have become more infrequent as he has gotten older. Still, Antonio Gates has him beat as a receiver, with better hands and a more physical presence. But Gonzalez, while it's possible he is losing a step, remains hands down the more complete tight end.
Hands-7-
Patterns-7
Receive Short-7
Receive Deep-7-
Catch In Traffic-7+
Run After Catch-7-
Block-7
Overall Rating-7.3
Willie Roaf, OT, La. Tech

Jordan: Just when I thought he had finally fallen off last year, he came back from an injury and played perhaps the best football of his career. He was whiping people out right and left as a run blocker. It's almost like he got a second wind...or third wind...or fourth wind. Not only was he back to taking defensive linemen and driving them back into the linebackers, then driving them back into the secondary (which I don't think I've ever seen an offensive tackle pull off like he has done), but he went back to being a flawless pass blocker. He may be listed at 300 pounds, but he's got to be closer to 330. He simply engulfs people, he's always been rather light on his feet, and he's been probably the strongest tackle in football, or at least the strongest big-name player. Even though he's not as athletic as, say, Walter Jones, when he comes around on pulls, he is just so agressive and so strong that he's much more likely to devastate a defense than the former. Quite frankly, I say this somewhat cautiously, noting how good Anthony Munoz, Tony Boselli before his injury, and Jonathan Ogden were, as well as the likes of Rayfield Wright and Gary Zimmerman, and even Chris Hinton, he is the greatest offensive tackle to ever play the game. He wasn't when he played in New Orleans (he was an underachiever back then), but these past four years in Kansas City (although last year was not close to these other three) have just been unbelievable.
Run Block In Line-8
Run Block On Move-8
Pass Block-8
Ability to Adjust-7-
Overall Rating: 7.7
Will Shields, G, Nebraska

Jordan: Still one of the smoothest pulling guards in the game. If God were to design a pulling guard, he would design either Guy McIntyre or Will Shields. This guy will pull and hit his block without breaking a sweat. He has superb athletic ability and is so fluid in everything he does. But the thing that is really incredible is he has gotten better with age. He is a better technician and he can now lock on and own defensive tackles and drive them off the ball. He has added much more power to his game in the past few years. Kind of a modern day Guy McIntyre..but remember, I don't do comparisons. ;)
Run Block In Line-7
Run Block On Move-8
Pass Block-7
Ability to Adjust-7+
Overall Rating: 7.4
Brian Waters
(sad, isn't it?)
Jordan: Athletic but he lacks agility. He’s the weak link in pass protection, if there is one. He’s not anywhere near as FLUID on pulls as Shields, but he has excellent quick feet and he’s aggressive. He attacks and he gets downfield and levels people. His in-line blocking is very underrated. He comes out low and punches, and he has the strength to drive people off the line despite being hindered by short arms. The thing about all of these Kansas City offensive linemen is, talented or not, they’re going after you and they believe they can dominate anyone, which they basically do.
Run Block In Line-7-
Run Block On Move-7
Pass Block-5
Ability to Adjust-5+
Overall Rating: 6.4
Casey Wiegmann, C, Iowa

Jordan: Overwelmingly strong on the field. I don't care what they say about his natural strength. On the field, he dominates. He plays with textbook fundamentals, stays with his block, squares on his opponents at all times and if he locks on, he owns ‘em. That’s what makes him special. It doesn't matter who the opposing player is, once he locks on, he's opening a hole every time. This is a guy who, when matched up with a hard-charging defensive lineman, will struggle greatly and you’ll be like, “NOW THAT IS WHY HE WENT UNDRAFTED!!! He’s a system offensive lineman!” But that’s just not true—the guys he lets through are going to get through no matter who you have at center because they diagnosed the offense…he’s as athletic and overpowering as they come, although Matt Birk, Jeremy Newberry (when healthy), and Kevin Mawae are all surely more talented...you would think. He has the technique and athletic ability to do anything he wants—he’s basically the AFC’s Matt Birk. On pulls, you won’t find a better center. He, like the two guards, has superb athletic ability and is very fluid, like Shields. He may or may not be a natural great, but on the field, performance-wise, he’s in the top 5 without a doubt and should've been to a handful of Pro Bowls by now.
Run Block In Line-7+
Run Block On Move-8
Pass Block-7
Ability to Adjust-7+
Overall Rating: 7.3
John Welbourn, OT, Cal

Jordan: He was a superb guard in Philadelphia after coming into the league as a left tackle prospect, and back then, he had excellent feet and mobility combined with exceptional strength and tenacity. But he hasn't been the same player since the Chiefs moved him to right tackle. It may be that he just needed to adjust to the position, but I'm now not all that certain that the Eagles didn't move him inside for the very reasons he's provided with his struggles at right tackle. Perhaps he's just not quite athletic enough to play outside. But he's not a HUGE liability out there. I suppose he's no worse than many team's starting right tackles, so they can't be too gready. But he hasn't been as reliable as John Tait was, that's for sure.
Run Block In Line-6+
Run Block On Move-7-
Pass Block-5+
Ability to Adjust-6-
Overall Rating: 6.4v
Ryan Sims, DT, North Carolina

Jordan: Developing into a tremendous run defending DT. Has the size, strength, and power. He can close up a gap in a hurry. But he is a complete non-factor as a pass rusher and his stamina is a major concern. They have to rotate him and keep him fresh. He makes an inconsistent impact and he doesn’t have a whole lot of range between the tackles. They actually got more consistent play out of Lional Dalton last year, who has sensational ability, and when he's into it, is about as good as it gets. But now that two of his first four years have been injury-riddled ones, you have to start thinking this former high first round draft choice is...uh...the "b" word.
Recognition-5+
Pursuit-4+
Run Defense (POA)-7-
Pass Rush-4
Overall Rating: 5.5^
John Browning

Jordan: Big, strong, wide-bodied DT who can clog up running lanes and shows good intensity and a motor. A two-down type of player and great rotational player but not really a starting type of lineman. The problem is the Chiefs don’t have anyone better to put in there on 3rd downs.
Eric Hicks

Jordan: Used to be an elite edge pass rusher. At this point, however, tackles are getting used to freakish 4.5-type speed at the DE position and he is a relief to them. Couple that with his lack of ability to play the run, and he’s on his last legs as a known NFL player, although Gunther Cunningham re-signed him with the idea that he’ll be able to light a fire up his ass. I wouldn’t put it past Cunningham, who has helped this guy be a self-made performer despite average athletic components.
Recognition-5
Pursuit-5
Run Defense (POA)-4
Pass Rush-6-
Overall Rating-5.2v
Kendrell Bell, ILB, Georgia,

Jordan: What the hell were they (Chiefs) doing with him last year? We're talking about a powerful middle linebacker who is explosive and specializes in rushing the passer and making big hits...and playing him at WEAKSIDE LINEBACKER?! I like Gunther Cunningham, but this is too much. I'm wondering if his first time around in Kansas City may have been more Marty Schottenheimer's doing and the presence of Derrick Thomas, one of the all-time great impact players. Putting a player like Kendrell Bell on the weakside is wrong in so many ways I don't have file space to write it all down. I'll just finish by saying that the guy can play OLB in a 3-4 or ILB in either a 3-4 or a 4-3. If they were smart, they'd switch back to a 3-4 like they used in Derrick Thomas's days, and use Bell and Jared Allen as the pass rushing OLBs, with Bell maybe playing that "rover" role.
Read and React-6
Pursuit-6-
Blitz/Rush-7+
Run Defense (POA)-7
Pass Coverage-4
Tackle-7
Overall Rating: 6.8 (X when playing ILB or 3-4 OLB, not WLB)
Mike Maslowski

Jordan: Solid between the tackles, but lacks range. Like Fujita, much more of a confined quarters type of guy. Very, very, very limited athlete, and that limited range kinda plagued their run defense in some instances, but with Shawn Barber, arguably the game’s fastest linebacker, it’s really not as important. The big thing with Kansas City’s defense is they’re lacking a leader. All of the great defenses have a face/identity player or two, and if not, then they have several veterans that work together as a group. The Chiefs are just a bunch of individual specialists but there’s no huge leader or two to get the rest of the very good players on this unit like Fujita and Barber and Sims to play together and become a dominant unit, and they’re not a group of veteran hard-working, blue collar guys either. Not that they don’t work hard but they’re just not blue collar types—they are a bunch of individuals who don’t communicate well and, aside from Fujita, none of them seem like they’re ever gonna be a blue collar sort of leader.
Patrick Surtain, CB, S. Mississippi

Jordan: Doesn’t have great speed or elite size but is incredibly intelligent. He is one of the top students of the game. He recognizes routes and offensive alignments and is always in the right place at the right time. He is extremely fluid in the hips and can adjust to a pass thrown absolutely anywhere with regards to his position in coverage. Loose hips allow him to turn and run at an instant, and he does an outstanding job of looking back for the ball and play it over his head. He’s a truly outstanding technician.
Key and Diagnose-8
Man Coverage-7+
Zone Coverage-7+
Hands-7-
Run Support-5
Tackle-5
Overall Rating: 7.2
Eric Warfield

Jordan: Big corner who flashes so much ability but hasn’t shown the know-how to get better. He still makes mistakes—rookie mistakes. He’s been so frustrating for them because they felt he could be a legitimate #1/borderline shutdown corner. He looks like one physically but he hasn’t played like one, which always spells disaster. Can jam receivers but gets called on lots of pass interference penalties, and with the rules changing, that certainly has the potential to ruin him. Because even with all of the negatives I’ve given you, he’s not a bad corner at all. He covers pretty well, he doesn’t get beaten easily, and he’s definitely their #1 guy anyway with McCleon’s inconsistencies.
Key and Diagnose-5+
Man Coverage-6-
Zone Coverage-4+
Hands-5
Run Support-6-
Tackle-6-
Overall Rating: 5.9
Dexter McCleon

Jordan: Waaaaay too inconsistent. The quintessential hot-and-cold player. Will look like a tremendous, pure, gnat-quick cover corner at times, and at others he’ll be taken to the burn unit and look clueless as to how the receiver even beat him. He’s either a #2 or a #3, but I’d be a lot more confident with him on the bench just providing depth. He’s not horrible, but you can do a lot better.
Key and Diagnose-5-
Man Coverage-5+
Zone Coverage-5+
Hands-5
Run Support-5
Tackle-5
Overall Rating: 5.4
Sammy Knight, S

Jordan: Big hitter who’s instinctive, that’s his niche. If you go over the middle and he’s lined up, he’ll lay you out. Lacks speed and range and can be a major liability in coverage—they figured it wouldn’t affect them with their pair of corners, but they were mistaken. The deep middle is a big area where teams can expose them.
Jerome Woods

Jordan: Has definitely lost a step since his injuries but he is a much smarter player now. Showed the recognition skills to read routes and jump them. He can be a very physical cover guy and has great hand-eye coordination. But he’s lost a lot of his reckless hitting ability and his missed tackles have become very prevalent. Backs are running over him and with the lack of range in their linebacker corps (aside from Barber, of course) already, that is NOT GOOD. He may have hurt them as much as he helped them last season.
Key and Diagnose-6+
Man Coverage-6
Zone Coverage-6
Hands-5
Run Support-4+
Tackle-4
Overall Rating: 5.9 (X Injury)
Greg Wesley

Jordan: Has superb 4.4 speed combined with great size and hitting ability. Physically and mentally, he’s everything you’re looking for. He’s a big hitter, he is a great effort player. He’ll chase you down 50 yards downfield. He has superb blitzing ability. His main liability is pass coverage. He doesn’t really change direction smoothly and his ball skills are limited to plays in front of him. But he’s a STRONG SAFETY, and normally you don’t ask much of a strong safety in pass coverage. Unfortunately, the Chiefs’ other DBs aren’t good enough to mask his weaknesses.
Key and Diagnose-7-
Man Coverage-4+
Zone Coverage-6+
Hands-6
Run Support-7-
Tackle-7-
Overall Rating: 6.8
Morten Anderson

Jordan: Limited leg but his accuracy from 40 and in is about as good as anyone’s, well, that is anyone’s aside from Vanderjagt. At this point, however, he’s just hanging around to try to capture a Super Bowl ring.
Leg Strength-4+
Elevation-6+
Accuracy-7
Poise-7-
Overall Rating: 6.2