Brad Johnson, QB

 

 

Jordan: Marginal arm strength, marginal accuracy. If it weren't for him being an intelligent guy who picks up systems well, there's no way he'd still be in the NFL. He luckily found himself playing for Dennis Green, then Norv Turner, then Jon Gruden. As it is, he lost his starting job, because quite frankly, he's just not that good. He has below average mobility, his release is ugly, and when he goes into a slump as a passer, he's painful to watch. When he's on, he's going to more than not lead his team to victory, however. He doesn't make a whole lot of mental mistakes. What he lacks in ability to make big throws he shows in consistency not making stupid decisions. But I don't see him ever being a starter in the league again. He'll be the quintessential backup, however.

 

Set Up-5

Delivery-5-

Read Coverages-6

Throw Short-6-

Throw Deep-4+

Mobility-4-

Leadership-6-

 

Overall Rating: 5.3v

 

Michael Bennett, RB, Wisconsin, 5'9" 211 LBS, 40 time: 4.22

 

 

Jordan: Superb, Olympic-caliber speed. That’s always what you hear first about him. Since his strength has always been phenomenal breakaway speed, he hasn’t had much of a chance to develop moves. But he has worked hard on it and continues to get better. If he ever develops the ability to make a couple of guys miss with any sort of consistency, or at least the first guy, he will be LETHAL; a threat for 2,000 yards. The thing that makes him interesting is that he’s built well for a running back. Short and stocky, though he’s not consistently a very powerful runner. He shows flashes, but he’s often too tentative. Overall, he brings another dimension to the game with that speed that gives defenses heart attacks, so that has to be a factor in rating this guy, regardless of how raw his technical skills may still be.

 

Instincts-6-

Inside Running-5+

Outside Running-8-

Hands/Receiving Skills-6

Block-4

 

Overall Rating: 6.8^

 

Jim Kleinsasser

 

 

Jordan: Very soft, consistent hands. Looks the ball in. After he catches it, he’s tough, he’ll fight for extra yardage, and he is a good athlete with 4.7 speed. The main problem is that he’s just not really a natural as far as the route running aspect of receiving is concerned. He’s not going to get deep down the field. He’s going to do his damage underneath and in the flats. He plays short. Blocking is definitely his selling point, though. He plays with superb technique, squares his shoulders, he’s strong, powerful, and knocks people out of the hole beautifully. Sometimes his feet stop…if he can consistently drive his feet after making contact, he’ll be absolutely devastating…if he isn’t already. He can lead, he can seal, and he can drive block…a very versatile performer.

 

Hands-6

Patterns-4

Receive Short-6

Receive Deep-3

Catch In Traffic-6-

Run After Catch-6+

Block-7+

 

Overall Rating: 6.7

 

 

 

Travis Taylor, WR, Florida, 6'1" 210 LBS, 40 time: 4.42

 

 

Jordan: Superb athlete. He has hand-eye coordination, but he sometimes fights the football…he doesn’t really have naturally soft hands. And he’s just not a very fluid football player. He’s a long strider who doesn’t change directions smoothly. In terms of height/size, speed, and ball skills, though, he’s of superb value as a #2/#3 receiver…just not really a true #1.

 

Hands-6

Patterns-5+

Receive Short-6

Receive Deep-6

Catch In  Traffic-6

Run After Catch-5+

Block-5+

 

Overall Rating: 6.1

 

Koren Robinson, WR, NC State, 6’1” 203 LBS, 40 time: 4.34

 

 

Jordan: Magnificent talent with major personal problems. He hasn't been able to stay on the practice field for a myriad of reasons. When healthy and focused a couple years ago, he was one of the five most explosive receivers in football. His run-after-catch skills are RARE. He has ungodly acceleration after the catch to go with excellent moves. He's an all-around athlete and can go down the field and come down with the acrobatic deep reception. He has enough pure speed to beat you deep on occasion, but he's one of those guys who is much faster with the ball in his hands. It seems to help him focus...something he has had problems with in more ways than one as a human being. But the biggest knock on him from a playing standpoint, outside the off-the-field issues, is his hands. I really think a big part of it is effort; he just comes across as flat-out lazy.

 

Hands-4+

Patterns-7-

Receive Short-7-

Receive Deep-6-

Catch In Traffic-6

Run After Catch-8

Block-5

 

Overall Rating: 6.1^X (alcoholism)

 

Kelly Campbell, WR, Georgia Tech, 5’10” 175 LBS, 40 time: 4.29

 

 

Jordan: Incredibly fast, explosive deep threat. Has incredible, lethal acceleration to the deep ball. Big-play specialist, perfect for the system that they run. He has that knack. He’ll never be one to really work the middle of the field, that’s just not his game, but if it’s cleared out, he’ll come across and burn you for a big play that way.

 

Hands-6

Patterns-5

Receive Short-5+

Receive Deep-8

Catch In Traffic-7-

Run After Catch-6

Block-5+

 

Overall Rating: 6.5

 

Bryant McKinnie, OT, Miami, 6’8” 343 LBS, 40 time: 5.11

 

 

Jordan: A monster. He can be beaten by technique and some really good speed rushers but that’s it. If you think you’re going to just come off the edge using your hands well and separate from him, you’re kidding yourself. He’ll act like a brick wall and you’ll just be slamming into an immovable object. In the running game, if you think leverage will let you prevail, think again. He’ll come out of his stance, get his hands on you, roll his hips, and clean out the gap. The only one who can really stop McKinnie is McKinnie. If he works hard enough to get the proper technique down, he should be unbeatable as a pass blocker. Right now, he’s a guy pretty much every DE would dread going up against because you’re at a 3-4 inch, 75-80 LB disadvantage.

 

Run Block In Line-7

Run Block On Move-4

Pass Block-7

Ability to Adjust-5+

 

Overall Rating: 6.5^

 

Chris Liewinski, G

 

 

Jordan: Has started to emerge as one of the premier guards in this league. Strong, tenacious, and physical, Liewinski gets good drive movement at the point of attack and works to sustain and finish his blocks with consistency. He gets to the second level and drives linebackers off the ball. He’s not the most athletic guard but when they pull him, he gets to the second level smoothly and executes his block. At some point, you have to think he’ll wind up in the Pro Bowl.

 

Run Block In Line-7

Run Block On Move-6

Pass Block-5+

Ability to Adjust-5+

 

Overall Rating: 6.6

 

Matt Birk, C, Harvard, 6'4" 309 LBS, 40 time: 4.87

 

 

Jordan: He's not as good as he used to be, but I'd still take him over Olin Kreutz any day of the week. He's been banged up a little in his career in the last couple of years, so that's kind of taken its toll. He didn't play at all in 2005, so who knows where he is in terms of playing ability right now. It will be interesting to see how he recovers from this, because there was a time when he was unquestionably the best center in football.

 

Run Block In Line-6+

Run Block On Move-8

Pass Block-8

Ability to Adjust-8

 

Overall Rating: 7.5 X(INJURY)

 

Mike Rosenthal, OT, Notre Dame, 6'7" 315 LBS

 

 

Jordan: Clearly the weak link on their line. Truthfully, he’s an interior lineman, but they think he can get the job done at right tackle. He doesn’t have the feet. He’s a strong, blue collar player who doesn’t do anything flashy but comes to play. The problem is that they don’t seem to see his limitations as a pass blocker and leave him out there against left ends, who are becoming better and better in this league at getting after the quarterback. I don’t know how much longer they’re going to leave him out there, but then again, there are a shortage of good right tackles in this league.

 

Run Block In Line-6-

Run Block On Move-5

Pass Block-4+

Ability to Adjust-4

 

Overall Rating: 5.2

 

 

 

Toniu Fonoti, G, Nebraska

 

 

Jordan: Enormous and could be an absolutely dominating force. Has a natural feel for where to go but needs to work on sustaining and finishing his blocks. The size, power, and strength are there for this guy to be a perennial Pro Bowler, and although he lacks athletic ability, he has a natural feel for movement and angles. Right now, it’s up to the coaching staff to get the potential out of him, because the sky is pretty much the limit.

 

Run Block In Line-6+

Run Block On Move-6

Pass Block-5

Ability to Adjust-4+

 

Overall Rating: 6.2^

 

 

 

Pat Williams, DT

 

 

Jordan: You look up 2-gap DT in the dictionary and you’ll see his picture. Enormous, powerful, immovable object who shows good short area quickness and just absolutely clogs up any semblance of a running game. He can play north-south as well as anyone, and he racks up a lot of his tackles that way. He will gash in the offensive line, shove blockers aside and stuff the run. And that’s really all they ask of him. He’s no the most explosive defensive tackle and he won’t do anything more than push the pocket on passing downs. He knows his role and does it as well as just about anyone.

 

Recognition-6+

Pursuit-5+

Run Defense (POA)-8

Pass Rush-4

 

Overall Rating: 6.6

 

Kevin Williams, DT, Oklahoma St.

 

 

Jordan: Incredible combination of power and quickness. Superb technician, plays with awesome functional strength and uses his long arms to full advantage. Explosive jump off the snap; strong hands and arms. Can throw blockers aside and get into the play. The concern is that he really seemed to produce more when he was moved to defensive end, and ideally they’d like him to play inside with his speed and quickness alongside Chris Hovan. But his versatility is along the lines of a Trevor Pryce in Denver, so that’s not necessarily a bad thing. He could be a perennial Pro Bowler.

 

Recognition-7

Pursuit-7

Run Defense (POA)-6

Pass Rush-7

 

Overall rating: 7.0

 

 

Lance Johnstone, DE (#51)

 

 

 

Jordan: Still a dangerous edge rusher. Pure, lines up way off the offensive tackle slanted. He’s got one object in mind and that’s to run around you to the quarterback. He’s going to come up with an explosive first step and use his long arms to gain separation. He’s a pain in the ass for the less athletic offensive tackles because they have to move around 10 times as much as they want to. He’s not strong, he’s not going to fool you, aside from being somewhat deceptive in how fast he’s going off the edge, but the only way he’s going to beat you is to beat you around the corner. But the thing is, he does this exceptionally well, which is why he’s still got a job in this league.

 

Recognition-5

Pursuit-5+

Run Defense (POA)-4-

Pass Rush-6+

 

Overall Rating: 5.3v

 

 

 

ROOKIE

 

Kenechi Udeze

 

 

Jordan: A huge disappointment. Certainly, he has the "injury" excuse, but even when healthy, he wasn't anywhere close to the Michael Strahan-type player I was anticipating he would become once he reached the NFL. If he doesn't take major strides in 2006, he's going to be a bust.

 

 

 

E.J. Henderson, MLB, Maryland

 

 

Jordan: His lack of speed and overall athleticism has really cost him in the pros. I didn't think it would, but he seems to be a very limited guy in this league. He doesn't have great range. However, when he's in position, he's still a big hitter, as he was in his college days. He will deliver the knockout shot. He'd obviously be a much better fit at ILB in a 3-4 defense, which is where he played in college. There have been many examples of slower ILBs playing the position at a high level in the NFL--Earl Holmes immediately comes to mind, and Henderson's a better player than him. In other schemes, though, he's probably not a starting caliber player.

 

Read and React-5

Pursuit-4+

Blitz/Rush-5

Run Defense (POA)-6+

Pass Coverage-4+

Tackle-7-

 

Overall Rating: 5.4^

 

 

 

Napolean Harris, LB, Northwestern

 

 

Jordan: The athleticism is obviously there, and one of the main reasons they’re switching to the 3-4 is his outstanding pass rushing ability. They figure lining him up at OLB and DE will take further advantage of his talent. And they’re right—it was ridiculous to draft a guy who excelled as a pass rusher at Nebraska and just try to make him a MLB. Absolutely asinine. If they give him a fair shot, I can see him emerging as a double digit sack guy and someone teams have to game plan for, but I’m not sure whether they’re serious in their pursuit of the 3-4 scheme. I kind of doubt that Tyler Brayton fits into this sort of defense, and I don’t even KNOW who their other linebackers are anymore after Eric Barton left.

 

Read and React-5

Pursuit-6-

Blitz/Rush-7

Run Defense (POA)-5+

Pass Coverage-5

Tackle-6-

 

Overall Rating: 5.8^

 

 

 

Antoine Winfield, CB, Ohio St., 5’9” 185 LBS, 40 time: 4.42

 

 

Jordan: Physical, hits like a linebacker. Will come up and knock the shit out of you. Fast and explosive and a good cover corner too. Not a shutdown guy as he is at an obvious disadvantage with his height, and he will never be a big ball-hawk (his hands define the word “brick”) but this is as good a #2 corner as you’ll see in the league and a legitimate #1, although he’ll never be ideal for that spot as you’d have to match him up with some receivers he just couldn’t handle.

 

Key and Diagnose-6

Man Coverage-6

Zone Coverage-6

Hands-3

Run Support-8

Tackle-8

 

Overall Rating: 6.6

 

 

 

Fred Smoot, CB, Mississippi St., 40 time: 4.44

 

 

Jordan: Not as good as he thinks he is. He mouths off but really can't back it up. He has good speed, average size, and good overall cover skills, but he's not the kind of athlete that he needs to be in order to be that shutdown, #1 type. While fast, he doesn't play nearly as fast as he times, nor does he consistently play with football smarts. In essence, he's a good #2. He can take on almost all of those guys because they're not going to really stick it to him when he makes a gaffe.

 

Key and Diagnose-6-

Man Coverage-6

Zone Coverage-6+

Hands-6

Run Support-5

Tackle-5

 

Overall Rating: 6.1

 

 

Brian Williams, CB

 

 

Jordan: Good rookie season. Runs well, covers well, has solid size and plays the ball well. Changes direction very well and is loose enough in the hips to adjust to most balls thrown over his head. He’ll likely never be a shutdown corner as he lacks the true elite physical talents to consistently match up and shut down the league’s elite receivers, but he is a very good young corner who certainly is no worse than an excellent #2.

 

Key and Diagnose-6+

Man Coverage-6

Zone Coverage-5+

Hands-5+

Run Support-5

Tackle-5

 

Overall Rating: 6.0^

 

 

 

Darren Sharper, S, William & Mary, 6’2” 190 LBS, 40 time: 4.49

 

 

Jordan: Has always been a top-notch athlete who can play the ball, but a few years ago he made a commitment to being a harder hitter, and it worked. That, of course, is an understatement. He’s one of the hardest hitters in the game, he’ll absolutely lay your fucking ass out. And yes, he can still play the ball. He’s like a 3rd corner out there, or maybe a 2nd or even 1st considering who Green Bay has had playing corner for them the past few years, not to name any names but, *COUGH COUGH*, McKenzie. He can turn and run extremely well, he’s magnificent at reading the QBs’ eyes, and he has outstanding quick-twitch movements and reaction time and just has outstanding ball-skills in general. Solid 4.5 flat speed (maybe a little better) and won’t blow anyone away with it, but he runs well. Still a Pro Bowl caliber safety that is constantly overlooked now with Roy Williams driving people into the turf.

 

Key and Diagnose-7+

Man Coverage-7

Zone Coverage-7+

Hands-7+

Run Support-6+

Tackle-7+

 

Overall Rating: 7.4

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