Steve McNair, QB, Alcorn State.

 

 

Jordan: They call him "Air McNair" but he doesn't have great arm strength. He has a good arm, but he consistently underthrows the deep ball. He's always been a very accurate quarterback, though, and I'll take accuracy over arm strength any day. When healthy, he hits receivers in-stride consistently, goes through his progressions smoothly, and is exceptionally strong and mobile and able to buy tons of time with his athletic ability. He could run like a fullback in the open-field with his 4.5-4.6 speed. But he really doesn't seem to have much left. Learning Chow's offense seemed to be problematic for him...either that, or his system just sucks, because he was throwing more dink and dunk passes than I've ever seen. It was as if Chow was trying to protect him from being exposed as a piece of shit. But then Billy Volek, who was outstanding with Mike Heimerdinger last year, was also having problems really getting that pass attack going. What works in college doesn't always work in the NFL--Steve Spurrier found that out the hard way. Nonetheless, his mobility isn't quite what it was, and his desire might not be either. I really wondered last year why he even bothered to come back.

 

Set Up-6

Delivery-5+

Read Coverages-6+

Throw Short-7

Throw Deep-5+

Mobility-6

Leadership-7+

 

Overall Rating: 6.8

 

 

 

Chris Brown, RB, Colorado, 6’0” 230 LBS, 40 time: 4.38

 

 

Jordan: Sensational combination of size, speed, and power. Has sub-4.4 speed at 230 LBS. He does have a little bit of Eric Dickerson in him. He runs high, but he runs through stuff. Once he gets into the open field, he's gone. He has tremendous acceleration through the hole. He catches the ball well and can do something with it. The big problem with him is durability. He doesn't appear to be able to last the season. When he's healthy and on, he's incredible.

 

Instincts-6

Inside Running-7-

Outside Running-7+

Hands/Receiving Skills-6

Block-5

 

Overall Rating: 7.0X (injuries)

 

 

 

Travis Henry, RB, Tennessee

 

 

Jordan: He's much more explosive than you'd think. When he was in college, I looked at him as a very solid "power" back. But he's really surprised me with his ability to make moves in the open field and show overall explosiveness. He's just a very dependable back. Now on the surface, you look at what he did last year and think that he's finally being exposed for just being a product of Gilbride's version of the run-and-shoot in Buffalo, but then take a look at Chris Brown, who had a brilliant season just a year ago...the combination of Norm Chow's new scheme, along with the lack of a true big-play threat in the passing game (Bennett can get down the field, but he's more of a #2)...and Steve McNair's inability to throw the deep ball were really the limiting factors. He's still a very good back in my personal opinion, but they also have some talent behind him with Damien Nash.

 

Instincts-6

Inside Running-6

Outside Running-6+

Hands/Receiving Skills-6-

Block-5

 

Overall Rating: 6.3

 

 

 

David Givens, WR, Notre Dame, 6'0" 215 LBS, 40 time: 4.57

 

 

Jordan: The big receiver of the group, became Brady’s security blanket. Not a big play guy, doesn’t have great speed or moves after the catch and doesn’t stretch a defense. He just runs the easy underneath patterns that they all run, and catches the ball. Produce of a system? You bet. Excuse me for not seeing anything in this guy other than reliable hands.

 

Hands-6

Patterns-5

Receive Short-6-

Receive Deep-4+

Catch In Traffic-6-

Run After Catch-4+

Block-5

 

Overall Rating: 5.3

 

 

 

Tyrone Calico, WR, Middle Tennessee St., 6'4" 222 LBS, 40 time: 4.67 

 

 

Jordan: Basketball player type. Lacks speed (and I don't give a shit what bullshit 40 time they had on him from his pro day) but is naturally athletic other than that. Can go up and make the acrobatic rebound. Has the rare size and creates mismatches for smaller corners. Definitely better than I thought he was coming out—he does have a knack for the big plays downfield—not game breaking plays, but just big, 20+ yard receptions. He could be an outstanding complimentary receiver in this offense. I hate to admit when I was wrong on a player coming out, and while I was definitely partially right on him never being a top wideout (lol), he’s not the total bum I thought he was. He can be very useful in the NFL.

 

Hands-5+

Patterns-5

Receive Short-5+

Receive Deep-6

Catch In Traffic-6

Run after Catch-5+

Block-5

 

Overall Rating: 5.5^

 

 

 

Drew Bennett, WR, UCLA, 6'5" 206 LBS, 40 time: 4.50

 

 

Jordan: He's a really good deep threat. He runs much better than you'd think, and once under way, he runs REALLY well. With his incredible height and wingspan, along with nice speed, he's tremendous downfield. He adjusts well to the ball in the air and can go up top and snatch it like an offensive rebound. He has what people call "build-up" speed. But his best chemistry was with Billy Volek doing most of the quarterbacking, and he throws a far better deep ball than McNair. He could really excel if Volek took over as the starting quarterback, or perhaps they either drafted or acquired another quarterback who can throw a superior deep ball.

 

Hands-7

Patterns-6-

Receive Short-6+

Receive Deep-7

Catch In Traffic-7-

Run After Catch-5

Block-6

 

Overall Rating: 6.7

 

 

 

Ben Troupe, TE, Florida

 

 

Jordan: An absolutely ENORMOUS threat as a receiving tight end. Superior athlete with good hands and great speed down the seam and up the field. Powerful after the catch with a big-play mentality. Could have been one of the biggest steals of the draft. Can’t block yet and was used quite a bit as a wide receiver, but the guy is just an electrifying pass catcher with that physical size, speed, and quickness combination.

 

 

 

Brad Hopkins, OT, Illinois, 6'3" 305 LBS

 

 

Jordan: He's a truly battle tested warrior who now has over a decade of experience. Athletic, pure pass protecting offensive tackle. Has quick feet and all of the classic left tackle athletic components. And, he’s a mediocre run blocker who plays high and is basically a screen and wall off guy. But the thing is, for being a pure pass blocker, he’s just not all that good. I mean, he’s solid, but certainly not anywhere close to the elites of the league, and with all of the great LTs in the league, he’s a relief for most defensive ends. The fact that he’s been beaten quite a bit in pass protection makes Steve McNair’s feats even more impressive. Hopkins has fallen off quite a bit from where he was several seasons ago. They might even be looking for a replacement, but I don’t know enough about that to say. But you have to cut him some slack--he is in his 12th year.

 

Run Block In Line-4+

Run Block On Move-5+

Pass Block-6-

Ability to Adjust-5

 

Overall Rating: 5.4v

 

 

 

Benji Olson, G, Washington, 6'4" 320 LBS

 

 

Jordan: Very strong player with bulk. Makes good use of his hands. Understands angles and can seal guys out of the play. Comes out with good pad level and drives his man turning his upper body in conjunction with hip roll and snap. He has great upper body strength which allows him to sustain, and he keeps his feet underneath him. They will pull him, and while certainly not the most nimble of athletes, he can seal somebody completely out of the play if they’re in his path. Pass blocking, like most guard’s these days, he just has it easy. Keep the man in front of him, and he almost always does, so like most guards, I go by how well they keep DTs from pushing the pocket. This guy’s excellent at that, as he can take a hard-charging DT from his left guard spot and maul him over towards the right side as he’s charging, allowing McNair to field cleanly from the left side of the line.

 

Run Block In Line-6+

Run Block On Move-6-

Pass Block-6

Ability to Adjust-6

 

Overall Rating: 6.5

 

 

 

Zach Pillar, G, Florida

 

 

Jordan: Came out of college as a tackle prospect but has since made a smooth transition to the inside. Big, has a thick, powerful built. You ideally want your guard to have a big, fat ass (of course, I had Jeff Garcia scout this one out for me) so that he can anchor as an interior pass protector and it’ll give him power behind his drive blocks. This guy has this, at least according to my sources. J And with his good strength and experience playing left tackle, he’s becoming one of the better guards in the game. You can pull him and he’ll get out there and do a respectable job leading. He’s just a solid offensive guard.

 

Run Block In Line-6

Run Block On Move-5+

Pass Block-6

Ability to Adjust-6-

 

Overall Rating: 6.0

 

 

 

Fred Miller, OT, Baylor, 6'7" 320 LBS

 

 

Jordan: Nothing jumps out at you, but that means he’s pretty much doing his job. He generally does a solid job as a pass protector on the strong side, though he’s definitely beatable. When he was in St. Louis, he was a penalty machine, but he has settled down quite a bit since heading to Tennessee. He’s not a great run blocker, he’s not a great pass blocker, although he’s pretty solid overall in that aspect, but he’s adequate considering the strengths of their offense and the fact that they have a very strong pair of guards as far as run blocking is concerned.

 

Run Block In Line-5

Run Block On Move-5

Pass Block-5+

Ability to Adjust-5+

 

Overall Rating: 5.5

 

 

 

Albert Haynesworth, DT, Tennessee, 6’4” 315 LBS, 40 time: 4.77

 

 

Jordan: Inconsistent. He has all the physical tools in the world--he's HUGE, he's powerful, he has outstanding quickness, agility, and speed for a defensive tackle. He probably runs in the 4.7-4.8 range...did I mention he's like 325 LBS? But he just doesn't seem to provide consistent effort. He tends to disappear for long stretches, show poor recognition skills, and just doesn't seem to play up to the level his talent suggests. By no means is he a BAD player...at his best, he can be dominating. But he just isn't the kind of presence that he should be...or that he was when he played next to Robaire Smith. Injuries haven't helped him, either.

 

Recognition-5

Pursuit-6-

Run Defense (POA)-6+

Pass Rush-5+

 

Overall Rating: 6.0v

 

 

 

Randy Starks, DT, Maryland, 6'3" 307 LBS

 

 

Jordan: Had a good career at Maryland, and has always had the physical tools. So far, so good for him as he is adjusting quickly to the NFL. His annihilation of Kellen Winslow II on the special teams play already opened a lot of eyes. He has a low center of gravity, excellent quickness and explosiveness off the ball, and he plays with great leverage. Sounds a lot like Kris Jenkins, doesn’t it? That’s what the Titans are hoping they wound up with. Personally, I haven’t seen enough of him to really make a definitive judgment, but I think he very well, with the way the Titans have drafted recently, become an outstanding partner for Albert Haynesworth in the middle (and no, this isn’t Jeff Garcia or Kordell Stewart, so don’t go getting any wrong ideas). However, the fact that they’re putting Kevin Carter at DT means something is going to have to radically change for him to end up starting this year…he’s going to have to impress so much that they decide to move Carter back to left end, or bench him.

 

Kyle Vanden Bosh

 

 

Jordan: Very good speed and great energy off the edge. Relentless as a pass rusher. Will scratch and claw to get there. Very slippery and difficult to keep out of the play. Great motor and terrific as a pure edge rusher. A very solid starting end who makes a lot happen—very underrated and underestimated.

 

Recognition-7-

Pursuit-7-

Run Defense (POA)-5

Pass Rush-7-

 

Overall Rating: 6.5

 

 

 

Keith Bulluck, OLB, Syracuse

 

 

Jordan: Has always had the athletic ability, and with the work under Gunther Cunningham, he reached perennial Pro Bowl status. He has excellent vision, he’s fast, he’s quick, he is outstanding in lateral pursuit and can sift through the trash and make the play. But the thing that stands out about him are his instincts. He just knows where the play is going, and once he gets there, he delivers the big hit. He’s for real. He can drop off in coverage, he can come hard on a blitz, and he can take on and not do a bad job of giving blockers problems. He’s arguably the best OLB in football.

 

Read and React-8-

Pursuit-7+

Blitz/Rush-7

Run Defense (POA)-6-

Pass Coverage-6

Tackle-7

 

Overall Rating: 7.4

 

 

 

Rocky Calmus, MLB, Oklahoma

 

 

Jordan: They said he can’t do it at this level, but when you’re a tough, hard-nosed football player who always gives it your all, and you have good fundamentals, there’s always a place for you, and this guy is just another example of this. With Gunther Cunningham’s coaching, he was able to develop into a very solid inside linebacker before his injury. And I think he will continue to be a good, solid, steady presence in the middle for them. As long as they have Bullock on the outside, he’s going to be an asset rather than a liability.

 

Read and React-7-

Pursuit-6-

Blitz/Rush-5

Run Defense (POA)-5

Pass Coverage-6-

Tackle-6+

 

Overall Rating: 6.1

 

 

 

Peter Sirmon, OLB, Oregon, 6'2" 237 LBS, 40 time: 4.79

 

 

Jordan: Really good cover linebacker. He plays much faster than he times because he's intelligent, instinctive, has good hand-eye coordination, and reads the quarterback’s well. He is also a pretty solid tackler. Kind of the white version of Dat Nguyen, excep a little faster and more naturally athletic…and better in coverage.

 

Read and React-7

Pursuit-6

Blitz/Rush-5

Run Defense (POA)-5-

Pass Coverage-7

Tackle-6

 

Overall Rating: 6.4

 

 

 

Tank Williams, SS, Stanford

 

 

Jordan: Big, physical hitter. Runs well, and his combination of abilities is what led them to draft him. Can deliver the bone jarring hit or drop off into coverage and play the receiver or the ball. Had an excellent rookie season and looked like he absolutely belonged as a compliment to Lance Schulters. A playmaker, has good hands, is good in coverage, and a big hitter. Doesn’t look like he’d have very good instincts because he looks like he’s phlegmatic out there, like his head’s not in it, but he just does. It just comes naturally to him. He’s going to be a good player in this league for a long time.

 

Key and Diagnose-6+

Man Coverage-6-

Zone Coverage-6

Hands-6

Run Support-6+

Tackle-7-

 

Overall Rating: 6.5^

 

 

 

Craig Hentrich, P, Notre Dame, 6'3" 213 LBS

 

 

Jordan: Been a top punter for a long ass time. Has top leg strength, and outstanding get-off, phenomenal hang-time. While Shane Lechler is the obvious candidate to join Ray Guy in the Hall of Fame (eventually), this guy is probably the closest to having had a career that matches up to his. He doesn’t have as many Pro Bowls, but he has just been an incredible asset to them and helped them to their consistent playoff runs the past few years. Plus, he’ll even fill in as an emergency kicker…of course, he makes you really sweat it out, but that just gives you an idea of what kind of abilities this guy has with that leg.

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