Senior Bowl-North Practice 2

North Practice 2



William Moore-S-Missouri-Moore took one rep in the one on one drills and got bent around like a pretzel. He truly looked lost in coverage. I know its one play, but it was gross. I will keep an open mind, and hopefully he shows more as the week progresses.

Keenan Lewis-CB-Oregon St.-I thought he looked terrible day 1 in off-man cover drills. I couldn't understand why Mayock and C. Davis where excited by this kid. Day 2 they worked press man and now I am coming around. His press man techniques is excellent. He was like velcro. Even when Iglesias tried to run an unrealistic quadruple move route, Lewis was right in his hip the whole time. His off-man technique is still a major problem, but I must admit, based on today's practice, his sick press technique plus his size make him intriguing.

Darrius Butler-CB-Connecticut-Conversely, Butler didn't look as strong in press technique as he did in off-man the day before. He wasn't bad, but it looked like press exposes his lack of size.

Macho Harris-CB-Virginia Tech-He looks like a stud. He can press. He can play off. He can intersect the quick routes. He can deliver a good pop when the ball is caught in front of him. He can stay with the vertical route. He competes and never gives up on a play. I can't wait to see him at the combine. After two workouts I am sold on his all around skill set now his athleticism
is all that is in question. Did I mention he is also an above average return man?

Patrick Chung-S-Oregon-Looked good in coverage, but he didn't look physical fighting for the ball. One would expect the opposite from a safety. In all fairness, he probably hasn't had to fight for the ball while in man very often. He normally sees the ball from a different angle.

DeAngelo Smith-CB-Cincinnati-He looked more comfortable and fluid today. He showed good cover skills during the few reps shown.

Derrick Williams-WR-Penn St.-He has flashed excellent route running ability over both days of practice. He has lightning quick feet and he understands how to set up DB's before making his break. Harris is really the only corner that he hasn't owned.

Ramses Barden-WR-Cal Poly-This is my first look at Barden. I had read about him, but it doesn't register until you see his 6'6" frame lined up against the average corner trying to press him. Dude looks friggin' huge! For a tall receiver he appears to make precise cuts. He looked smooth on his breaks, and he looked quick off the line. He did get de-cleated on a slant by Delmas, but he hung on to the ball.

William Beatty-OL-Connecticut-He is really light on his feet. He is only 290ish, but at 6'6" he can definitely carry more. He reminds me of Chris Williams from Vandy last year. My guess is this guy will jump up draft boards between now and April.

Trevor Canfield-OL-Cincinnati-He was hit and miss at guard. In one sequence he stoned Mitch King a few plays in a row. I was impressed because King is extremely quick and competitive. Canfield also showed a little nastiness by pushing King around after the drill had already ended. Later, Alex Magee form Purdue beat him easily on consecutive plays.

Phil Loadholt-OL-Oklahoma-He really surprised me with his feet. I thought Will Davis would blow right by him, but I was wrong. Loadholt cut him off easy. And when this big fella (6'9" 330) gets his hand on you, it is over. Loadholt has handled everyone he has gone up against over both days of practice. He plays a little high right now because he can. He will have to fix this in the league or the Dwight Freeneys of the world will eat him up.

Max Unger-OL-Oregon-According to many, he is one of this draft's top prospects at center. He got "it" handed to him on every rep today in practice. Whether it was a bull rush by Ron Brace shoving him into the backfield or getting lost by a finesse spin move courtesy of Evander Hood, he looked over matched and out classed. He simple doesn't look strong enough or quick enough to hold up in the NFL.

Brandon Pettigrew-TE-Oklahoma St.-The dude is a stud. He was both catching the ball and blowing people up in team at the end of practice. He will make somebody very happy on draft day.

Will Davis-DE-Illinois-As I mentioned earlier, Loadholt cut off Davis's speed rush today. What was troubling is that he seemed to quit on the play each time. I hope he isn't an all or nothing type player. I know Loadholt is a man-mountain, but you need to show some fight.

Evander "Ziggy" Hood-DT-Missouri-He displays a lot of quickness and energy. He is too in love with the spin move for my taste. He is good at it, but it has been my experience that spinners get collapsed more often than they make plays. The reality is that anyone could spin with success during the one on one drills. Nobody has any help. In a team situation a lot of those spins would get picked up by the next OL over. Also, when an OL does get a good piece of a guy while he is spinning he is dead and usually ends up washed out of the play. You compromise your balance when you spin. I would like to see him show more nastiness.

Alex Magee-DT-He also looked quick and he also likes the "spin" move. Unlike Hood, he also showed a push-pull move and a swim move. Variety is good. He looks like a solid situational pass rusher inside to me. I am not saying that he doesn't have the ability to play every down. I will have to see how he checks out in team and on Saturday.

Ron Brace-DT-Not as quick as his teammate Raji, but he is a load. After a few days it seems that Ron Brace goes where Ron Brace wants to go. Nobody has been able to anchor and keep this guy from getting a push. He reminds me of a little shorter John Henderson. I am not sure he can get off blocks and chase plays like Raji can, but there is value in a guy that can consistently knock the man over him a couple yards into backfield. This really messes up the zone blocking scheme that most NFL teams are so in love with. When the OL can't slip your dt's and get second level, your linebackers become free hitters. I feel sorry for the ACC guard-center trios that had to block these two nasty freaks during the seaon.

Kory Sheets-RB-Purdue-Charles Davis said to keep an eye on this cat and I am starting to think he is right. He looked aggressive and strong in the blitz pick-up drill. He also has shown good hands, a nice burst, and he isn't afraid to lower his shoulder. I am looking forward to seeing him on Saturday. He is really the only back that has stood out for the north squad.

The first televised South practice report is coming later...