***2009 NFL Stock Watch*** (1 Viewer)

[Jeff Pasquino]

BOWL LOCATION DATE/TIME NETWORK

EagleBank Bowl

Wake Forest vs. Navy Washington, D.C.

RFK Stadium Dec. 20, 11 a.m. ESPN

New Mexico

Colorado State vs. Fresno State Albuquerque

University Stadium Dec. 20, 2:30 p.m. ESPN

magicJack St. Petersburg

Memphis vs. South Florida St. Petersburg. Fla.

Tropicana Field Dec. 20, 4:30 p.m. ESPN2

Pioneer Las Vegas

BYU vs. Arizona Las Vegas

Sam Boyd Stadium Dec. 20, 8 p.m. ESPN

R+L Carriers New Orleans

Southern Miss vs. Troy New Orleans

Superdome Dec. 21, 8:15 p.m. ESPN

San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia

WAC vs. Mountain West San Diego

Qualcomm Stadium Dec. 23, 8 p.m. ESPN

Sheraton Hawaii

Hawaii vs. Notre Dame Honolulu

Aloha Stadium Dec. 24, 8 p.m. ESPN

Motor City

Florida Atlantic vs. Central Michigan Detroit

Ford Field Dec. 26, 8 p.m. ESPN

Meineke Car Care

West Virginia vs. North Carolina Charlotte, N.C.

Bank of America Stadium Dec. 27, 1 p.m. ESPN

Champs Sports

Wisconsin vs. Florida State Orlando, Fla.

Florida Citrus Bowl Dec. 27, 4:30 p.m. ESPN

Emerald

Miami (Fla.) vs. California San Francisco

AT&T Park Dec. 27, 8 p.m. ESPN

Independence

Northern Illinois vs. Louisiana Tech Shreveport, La.

Independence Stadium Dec. 28, 8:15 p.m. ESPN

Papajohns.com

NC State vs. Rutgers Birmingham, Ala.

Legion Field Dec. 29, 3 p.m. ESPN

Valero Alamo

Missouri vs. Northwestern San Antonio

Alamodome Dec. 29, 8 p.m. ESPN

Roady's Humanitarian

Maryland vs. Nevada Boise, Idaho

Bronco Stadium Dec. 30, 4:30 p.m. ESPN

Texas

Rice vs. Western Michigan Houston

Reliant Stadium Dec. 30, 8 p.m. NFL Network

Pacific Life Holiday

Oklahoma State vs. Oregon San Diego

Qualcomm Stadium Dec. 30, 8 p.m. ESPN

Bell Helicopter Armed Forces

Houston vs. Air Force Fort Worth, Texas

Amon G. Carter Stadium Dec. 31, Noon ESPN

Brut Sun

Oregon State vs. Pittsburgh El Paso, Texas

Sun Bowl Dec. 31, 2 p.m. CBS

Gaylord Hotels Music City

Boston College vs. Vanderbilt Nashville, Tenn.

LP Field Dec. 31, 3:30 p.m. ESPN

Insight

Kansas vs. Minnesota Tempe, Ariz.

Sun Devil Stadium Dec. 31, 5:30 p.m. NFL Network

Chick-fil-A

LSU vs. Georgia Tech Atlanta

Georgia Dome Dec. 31, 7:30 p.m. ESPN

Outback

South Carolina vs. Iowa Tampa, Fla.

Raymond James Stadium Jan. 1, 2009, 11 a.m. ESPN

Capital One

Georgia vs. Michigan State Orlando, Fla.

Florida Citrus Bowl Jan. 1, 2009, 1 p.m. ABC

Konica Minolta Gator

Clemson vs. Nebraska Jacksonville, Fla.

Jacksonville Municipal Stadium Jan. 1, 2009, 1 p.m. CBS

Rose Bowl Game Presented by Citi

Penn State vs. USC Pasadena, Calif.

Rose Bowl Jan. 1, 2009, 4:30 p.m. ABC

FedEx Orange

Cincinnati vs. Virginia Tech Miami

Dolphin Stadium Jan. 1, 2009, 8:30 p.m. FOX

AT&T Cotton

Ole Miss vs. Texas Tech Dallas

Cotton Bowl Jan. 2, 2009, 2 p.m. FOX

AutoZone Liberty

Kentucky vs. East Carolina Memphis, Tenn.

Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium Jan. 2, 2009, 5 p.m. ESPN

Allstate Sugar

Utah vs. Alabama New Orleans

Superdome Jan. 2, 2009, 8 p.m. FOX

International

Buffalo vs. Connecticut Toronto

Rogers Centre Jan. 3, 2009, Noon ESPN2

Tostitos Fiesta

Ohio State vs. Texas Glendale, Ariz.

University of Phoenix Stadium Jan. 5, 2009, 8 p.m. FOX

GMAC

Tulsa vs. Ball State Mobile, Ala.

Ladd-Peebles Stadium Jan. 6, 2009, 8 p.m. ESPN

FedEx BCS National Championship Game

Oklahoma vs. Florida Miami

Dolphin Stadium Jan. 8, 2009, 8 p.m. FOX

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

Some games will get their own threads, but for the most part this will be a nice place to discuss who / what you see during the Bowl Season for 2009 NFL Draft purposes.

 

[EBF]

Here's a quick watch list. Not all of these guys are 2009 eligible and this isn't comprehensive, but it's a good starting point if you want to know who to keep an eye on.

EagleBank Bowl

Wake Forest vs. Navy Washington, D.C.

RFK Stadium Dec. 20, 11 a.m. ESPN

New Mexico

Colorado State vs. Fresno State Albuquerque

University Stadium Dec. 20, 2:30 p.m. ESPN

WR Seyi Ajirotutu, Fresno State

magicJack St. Petersburg

Memphis vs. South Florida St. Petersburg. Fla.

Tropicana Field Dec. 20, 4:30 p.m. ESPN2

Pioneer Las Vegas

BYU vs. Arizona Las Vegas

Sam Boyd Stadium Dec. 20, 8 p.m. ESPN

WR Austin Collie, BYU

QB Willie Tuitama, Arizona

WR Mike Thomas, Arizona

RB Nic Grigsby, Arizona

R+L Carriers New Orleans

Southern Miss vs. Troy New Orleans

Superdome Dec. 21, 8:15 p.m. ESPN

WR DeAndre Brown, Southern Miss

San Diego County Credit Union Poinsettia

WAC vs. Mountain West San Diego

Qualcomm Stadium Dec. 23, 8 p.m. ESPN

Sheraton Hawaii

Hawaii vs. Notre Dame Honolulu

Aloha Stadium Dec. 24, 8 p.m. ESPN

Motor City

Florida Atlantic vs. Central Michigan Detroit

Ford Field Dec. 26, 8 p.m. ESPN

Meineke Car Care

West Virginia vs. North Carolina Charlotte, N.C.

Bank of America Stadium Dec. 27, 1 p.m. ESPN

WR/QB/RB Pat White, West Virginia

RB Noel Devine, West Virginia

WR Hakeem Nicks, North Carolina

Champs Sports

Wisconsin vs. Florida State Orlando, Fla.

Florida Citrus Bowl Dec. 27, 4:30 p.m. ESPN

RB John Clay, Wisconsin

WR Preston Parker, Florida State

Emerald

Miami (Fla.) vs. California San Francisco

AT&T Park Dec. 27, 8 p.m. ESPN

RB Graig Cooper, Miami

RB Jahvid Best, Cal

Independence

Northern Illinois vs. Louisiana Tech Shreveport, La.

Independence Stadium Dec. 28, 8:15 p.m. ESPN

Papajohns.com

NC State vs. Rutgers Birmingham, Ala.

Legion Field Dec. 29, 3 p.m. ESPN

RB Andre Brown, NC State

WR Kenny Britt, Rutgers

Valero Alamo

Missouri vs. Northwestern San Antonio

Alamodome Dec. 29, 8 p.m. ESPN

WR Jeremy Maclin, Missouri

TE Chase Coffman, Missouri

RB Derrick Washington, Missouri

Roady's Humanitarian

Maryland vs. Nevada Boise, Idaho

Bronco Stadium Dec. 30, 4:30 p.m. ESPN

WR Darrius Heyward-Bey, Maryland

Texas

Rice vs. Western Michigan Houston

Reliant Stadium Dec. 30, 8 p.m. NFL Network

WR Jarett Dillard, Rice

TE James Casey, Rice

Pacific Life Holiday

Oklahoma State vs. Oregon San Diego

Qualcomm Stadium Dec. 30, 8 p.m. ESPN

RB Kendall Hunter, Oklahoma State

WR Dez Bryant, Oklahoma State

TE Brandon Pettrigrew, Oklahoma State

RB Jeremiah Johnson, Oregon

Bell Helicopter Armed Forces

Houston vs. Air Force Fort Worth, Texas

Amon G. Carter Stadium Dec. 31, Noon ESPN

Brut Sun

Oregon State vs. Pittsburgh El Paso, Texas

Sun Bowl Dec. 31, 2 p.m. CBS

RB LeSean McCoy, Pittsburgh

WR Sammie Stroughter, Oregon State

Gaylord Hotels Music City

Boston College vs. Vanderbilt Nashville, Tenn.

LP Field Dec. 31, 3:30 p.m. ESPN

Insight

Kansas vs. Minnesota Tempe, Ariz.

Sun Devil Stadium Dec. 31, 5:30 p.m. NFL Network

WR Dezmon Briscoe, Kansas

WR Eric Decker, Minnesota

Chick-fil-A

LSU vs. Georgia Tech Atlanta

Georgia Dome Dec. 31, 7:30 p.m. ESPN

RB Charles Scott, LSU

RB Keiland Williams, LSU

WR Brandon LaFell, LSU

WR Demetrius Byrd, LSU

RB Jonathan Dwyer, Georgia Tech

Outback

South Carolina vs. Iowa Tampa, Fla.

Raymond James Stadium Jan. 1, 2009, 11 a.m. ESPN

RB Shonn Greene, Iowa

Capital One

Georgia vs. Michigan State Orlando, Fla.

Florida Citrus Bowl Jan. 1, 2009, 1 p.m. ABC

QB Matt Stafford, Georgia

RB Knowshon Moreno, Georgia

WR AJ Green, Georgia

RB Javon Ringer, Michigan State

Konica Minolta Gator

Clemson vs. Nebraska Jacksonville, Fla.

Jacksonville Municipal Stadium Jan. 1, 2009, 1 p.m. CBS

RB CJ Spiller, Clemson

RB James Davis, Clemson

WR Aaron Kelly, Clemson

Rose Bowl Game Presented by Citi

Penn State vs. USC Pasadena, Calif.

Rose Bowl Jan. 1, 2009, 4:30 p.m. ABC

RB Evan Royster, Penn State

WR Derrick Williams, Penn State

QB Mark Sanchez, USC

RB Joe McKnight, USC

RB Stafon Johnson, USC

WR Damian Williams, USC

FedEx Orange

Cincinnati vs. Virginia Tech Miami

Dolphin Stadium Jan. 1, 2009, 8:30 p.m. FOX

WR Mardy Gilyard, Cincinnati

RB Darren Evans, Virginia Tech

AT&T Cotton

Ole Miss vs. Texas Tech Dallas

Cotton Bowl Jan. 2, 2009, 2 p.m. FOX

QB Graham Harrell

WR Michael Crabtree, Texas Tech

AutoZone Liberty

Kentucky vs. East Carolina Memphis, Tenn.

Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium Jan. 2, 2009, 5 p.m. ESPN

Allstate Sugar

Utah vs. Alabama New Orleans

Superdome Jan. 2, 2009, 8 p.m. FOX

WR Julio Jones, Albama

International

Buffalo vs. Connecticut Toronto

Rogers Centre Jan. 3, 2009, Noon ESPN2

RB Donald Brown, UConn

Tostitos Fiesta

Ohio State vs. Texas Glendale, Ariz.

University of Phoenix Stadium Jan. 5, 2009, 8 p.m. FOX

RB Chris Wells, Ohio State

QB Colt McCoy, Texas

GMAC

Tulsa vs. Ball State Mobile, Ala.

Ladd-Peebles Stadium Jan. 6, 2009, 8 p.m. ESPN

QB Nat Davis, Ball State

WR Brennan Marion, Tulsa

FedEx BCS National Championship Game

Oklahoma vs. Florida Miami

Dolphin Stadium Jan. 8, 2009, 8 p.m. FOX

Sam Bradford, Oklahoma

DeMarco Murray, Oklahoma

TE Jermaine Gresham, Okahloma

WR Juaquin Iglesias, Oklahoma

QB Tim Tebow, Florida

WR Percy Harvin, Florida

WR Louis Murphy, Florida

 

[Gottabesweet]

Props to Buffalo getting a Jan 3rd International Bowl vs a good UCONN team.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

Bump for the start of Bowl Season.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

Several games today. Anyone watching? (Unlike me...)

 

[Chachi]

Gartrell Johnson from Colorado State might be worth a look, could be next years Tim Hightower.

 

[BigTex]

Good thread, I'll be watching

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

Gartrell Johnson from Colorado State might be worth a look, could be next years Tim Hightower.

Wow, GJ had 285 yds rushing.... impressive.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

Las Vegas Bowl - those Arizona uniforms are HIDEOUS.

 

[Chachi]

Gartrell Johnson from Colorado State might be worth a look, could be next years Tim Hightower.

Wow, GJ had 285 yds rushing.... impressive.

And 2 rush TDs plus a nifty ninety through the air.

 

[MaddHatter]

Gartrell Johnson from Colorado State might be worth a look, could be next years Tim Hightower.

Wow, GJ had 285 yds rushing.... impressive.

And 2 rush TDs plus a nifty ninety through the air.

http://sidelinescouting.com/blog/2008/12/2...colorado-state/

 

[SofaKings]

Las Vegas Bowl - those Arizona uniforms are HIDEOUS. :X

Not as bad as the Pittsburgh Penguins jerseys last night.

 

[MaddHatter]

Las Vegas Bowl - those Arizona uniforms are HIDEOUS.

Not as bad as the Pittsburgh Penguins jerseys last night.

or the Southern Miss jerseys tonight.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

Las Vegas Bowl - those Arizona uniforms are HIDEOUS.

Not as bad as the Pittsburgh Penguins jerseys last night.

I'm sure I'll regret this...but - link?

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

Las Vegas Bowl - those Arizona uniforms are HIDEOUS.

Not as bad as the Pittsburgh Penguins jerseys last night.

or the Southern Miss jerseys tonight.

Whole golden mustard look...

 

[Jiggyonthehut]

Oooh not a fun thing to watch. DeAndre Brown, stud Southern Miss receiver went down earlier with a leg injury. It doesn't look good. Its definitely a fracture, the worst I've seen since Patrick Edwards. Very promising receiver, hate to see this happen. Damn.

If anyone wants to check it out, its on youtube.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

My son just called this game the ketchup vs. mustard game.

Condiment Bowl.

 

[Don Quixote]

Oooh not a fun thing to watch. DeAndre Brown, stud Southern Miss receiver went down earlier with a leg injury. It doesn't look good. Its definitely a fracture, the worst I've seen since Patrick Edwards. Very promising receiver, hate to see this happen. Damn. If anyone wants to check it out, its on youtube.

That was awful to watch. He's probably the 2nd best frosh WR in the country (behind Julio Jones). Hopefully he makes a full recovery.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

TCU / Boise State about to get it going.

Probably the best non-BCS bow going this season.

 

[Don Quixote]

I wish there was some way to turn off the "chat" crawl at the top of the ESPN screen.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

I wish there was some way to turn off the "chat" crawl at the top of the ESPN screen.

Eventually there will be a little window in the middle of the screen like on CNBC with all the ESPN crap on all 4 borders. Brutal coverage.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

So - Ian Johnson? NFL Prospect???

 

[Don Quixote]

So - Ian Johnson? NFL Prospect???

I could see him getting drafted around 5th to 6th round, but I would not put him any higher than that. He's a third down back at best. He had a bit of a down year this year. Losing Clady and having an inexperienced OL could be part of the cause, but Avery seemed to do just fine.

 

[Jiggyonthehut]

He's been quiet all game, but great speed rush by Hughes

 

[BigTex]

So - Ian Johnson? NFL Prospect???

I've been keeping an eye on his numbers since his second season. His numbers dropped tremendously his senior year not sure why.Jeremiah Johnson is the one I'm very interested in, this kids makes plays.

 

[coolnerd]

So - Ian Johnson? NFL Prospect???

I've been keeping an eye on his numbers since his second season. His numbers dropped tremendously his senior year not sure why.Jeremiah Johnson is the one I'm very interested in, this kids makes plays.

Think Ian Johnsaon is in the range of Mike Hart and Darius walker..late round pick or high end UDFA. will work hard, probably not embarrass a team if they have to hand it to him 20 times a game, but is limited overall when you think of multi-year fantasy or NFL potential.

 

[EBF]

So - Ian Johnson? NFL Prospect???

:crickets:

 

[Barry Jive and The Uptown Five]

Gartrell Johnson from Colorado State might be worth a look, could be next years Tim Hightower.

Wow, GJ had 285 yds rushing.... impressive.

And 2 rush TDs plus a nifty ninety through the air.

http://sidelinescouting.com/blog/2008/12/2...colorado-state/

[playing devil's advocate]I watched Gartrell make a couple 50+ yards runs only to be caught from behind by MUCH faster Fresno DBs.

Now, Deion Sanders wasn't suited up in red, so I'm pretty concerned about G Johnson's speed.

Might make a good fullback.

 

[ConstruxBoy]

So - Ian Johnson? NFL Prospect???

I've been keeping an eye on his numbers since his second season. His numbers dropped tremendously his senior year not sure why.Jeremiah Johnson is the one I'm very interested in, this kids makes plays.

Think Ian Johnsaon is in the range of Mike Hart and Darius walker..late round pick or high end UDFA. will work hard, probably not embarrass a team if they have to hand it to him 20 times a game, but is limited overall when you think of multi-year fantasy or NFL potential.

I did a Break Down the Tape on him last season and was pretty underwhelmed. A very hard worker, but very little short area burst and not many moves either. Yet doesn't really have the bulk to move the pile or run people over. Could be a decent 3rd RB for a team in case of injuries and succeed for a short time in that role. But even on a zone blocking team like Houston, I just don't see the quickness necessary. IMO of course.

 

[Chachi]

Champs Sports

Wisconsin vs. Florida State Orlando, Fla.

Florida Citrus Bowl Dec. 27, 4:30 p.m. ESPN

RB John Clay, Wisconsin

WR Preston Parker, Florida State

You don't consider PJ Hill a person of interest?

 

[EBF]

Champs Sports

Wisconsin vs. Florida State Orlando, Fla.

Florida Citrus Bowl Dec. 27, 4:30 p.m. ESPN

RB John Clay, Wisconsin

WR Preston Parker, Florida State

You don't consider PJ Hill a person of interest?

No, not particularly. He's like Ron Dayne with less speed and more blubber.

 

[Chachi]

Champs Sports

Wisconsin vs. Florida State Orlando, Fla.

Florida Citrus Bowl Dec. 27, 4:30 p.m. ESPN

RB John Clay, Wisconsin

WR Preston Parker, Florida State

You don't consider PJ Hill a person of interest?

No, not particularly. He's like Ron Dayne with less speed and more blubber.

So he's Lendale White?

 

[coolnerd]

Meineke Car Care

West Virginia vs. North Carolina Charlotte, N.C.

Bank of America Stadium Dec. 27, 1 p.m. ESPN

WR/QB/RB Pat White, West Virginia

RB Noel Devine, West Virginia

WR Hakeem Nicks, North Carolina

For those who havenothing better to do on a saturday afternoon...turn this one on. 21-14 in the 1st quarter.

Pat White showing passing skills with a couple of TD passes. Not sure if it is enough to stop him from being moved but he is relying on his arm oer his movement in this one.

Hakeem Nicks is a thickly built WR who has gotten down field on two huge TD plays. Looks dynamic after the catch and has shown good hands. Way too strong and athletic for West Virgina's DBs. Had only seen one previous game with him, but I am walking away that he at least a NFL 2nd rounder, if not higher.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

Meineke Car CareWest Virginia vs. North Carolina Charlotte, N.C.Bank of America Stadium Dec. 27, 1 p.m. ESPNWR/QB/RB Pat White, West VirginiaRB Noel Devine, West VirginiaWR Hakeem Nicks, North CarolinaFor those who havenothing better to do on a saturday afternoon...turn this one on. 21-14 in the 1st quarter.Pat White showing passing skills with a couple of TD passes. Not sure if it is enough to stop him from being moved but he is relying on his arm oer his movement in this one.Hakeem Nicks is a thickly built WR who has gotten down field on two huge TD plays. Looks dynamic after the catch and has shown good hands. Way too strong and athletic for West Virgina's DBs. Had only seen one previous game with him, but I am walking away that he at least a NFL 2nd rounder, if not higher.

So Nicks looks like a monster. Which NFL player is a good comparison?First one that come to mind for me is AJ.

 

[coolnerd]

Meineke Car CareWest Virginia vs. North Carolina Charlotte, N.C.Bank of America Stadium Dec. 27, 1 p.m. ESPNWR/QB/RB Pat White, West VirginiaRB Noel Devine, West VirginiaWR Hakeem Nicks, North CarolinaFor those who havenothing better to do on a saturday afternoon...turn this one on. 21-14 in the 1st quarter.Pat White showing passing skills with a couple of TD passes. Not sure if it is enough to stop him from being moved but he is relying on his arm oer his movement in this one.Hakeem Nicks is a thickly built WR who has gotten down field on two huge TD plays. Looks dynamic after the catch and has shown good hands. Way too strong and athletic for West Virgina's DBs. Had only seen one previous game with him, but I am walking away that he at least a NFL 2nd rounder, if not higher.

So Nicks looks like a monster. Which NFL player is a good comparison?First one that come to mind for me is AJ.

Nicks has another TD since the first post where he just ran a quality corner route...Thinking he will not time outstanding, so more Boldin/young HInes Wardish..listed as 6'1 210.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

If you have not seen Hakeem Nicks' catch across the middle in the 3rd quarter today - it is a must see. one of the best catches you will ever see.

 

[Ramblin Wreck]

Meineke Car CareWest Virginia vs. North Carolina Charlotte, N.C.Bank of America Stadium Dec. 27, 1 p.m. ESPNWR/QB/RB Pat White, West VirginiaRB Noel Devine, West VirginiaWR Hakeem Nicks, North CarolinaFor those who havenothing better to do on a saturday afternoon...turn this one on. 21-14 in the 1st quarter.Pat White showing passing skills with a couple of TD passes. Not sure if it is enough to stop him from being moved but he is relying on his arm oer his movement in this one.Hakeem Nicks is a thickly built WR who has gotten down field on two huge TD plays. Looks dynamic after the catch and has shown good hands. Way too strong and athletic for West Virgina's DBs. Had only seen one previous game with him, but I am walking away that he at least a NFL 2nd rounder, if not higher.

So Nicks looks like a monster. Which NFL player is a good comparison?First one that come to mind for me is AJ.

AJ would run circles around Nicks. Nicks is slow! He has a future in the league because of his size, great hands, and great route running but he can't run like AJ. AJ ran a 4.4 when he came out. Nicks will be in the 4.6 range.

 

[ConstruxBoy]

If you have not seen Hakeem Nicks' catch across the middle in the 3rd quarter today - it is a must see. one of the best catches you will ever see.

ridiculous catch. Was at the game sitting with some Tar Heel fans and everyone was already starting to yell at Yates about the crappy throw before we realized that he actually caught it. I understand he's not fast, but he's not Mike Williams either.

 

[Jeff Pasquino]

If you have not seen Hakeem Nicks' catch across the middle in the 3rd quarter today - it is a must see. one of the best catches you will ever see.

ridiculous catch. Was at the game sitting with some Tar Heel fans and everyone was already starting to yell at Yates about the crappy throw before we realized that he actually caught it. I understand he's not fast, but he's not Mike Williams either.

Speed is a nice plus, but it isn't on the "must have" list of skills.The guy impressed me today.

 

[lyon812]

If you have not seen Hakeem Nicks' catch across the middle in the 3rd quarter today - it is a must see. one of the best catches you will ever see.

ridiculous catch. Was at the game sitting with some Tar Heel fans and everyone was already starting to yell at Yates about the crappy throw before we realized that he actually caught it. I understand he's not fast, but he's not Mike Williams either.

Speed is a nice plus, but it isn't on the "must have" list of skills.The guy impressed me today.

Agreed. Case in point: Houshmandzadeh.

 

[NajehHejan]

Jahvid Best (Cal) looked real solid tonight. 186 yards and two TDs. He left the game briefly with a hand injury, and his backup Vereen was ripping off nice runs too, so I'm not sure if Best is that good, or if his performance was a product of good OL and/or bad D, but Best is someone to definitely keep an eye on.

 

[EBF]

Jahvid Best (Cal) looked real solid tonight. 186 yards and two TDs. He left the game briefly with a hand injury, and his backup Vereen was ripping off nice runs too, so I'm not sure if Best is that good, or if his performance was a product of good OL and/or bad D, but Best is someone to definitely keep an eye on.

He's probably the most explosive offensive player in the Pac-10. He's the real deal, but questions about size and durability will haunt him. He's small and he has a knack for getting hurt.

 

[NajehHejan]

Jahvid Best (Cal) looked real solid tonight. 186 yards and two TDs. He left the game briefly with a hand injury, and his backup Vereen was ripping off nice runs too, so I'm not sure if Best is that good, or if his performance was a product of good OL and/or bad D, but Best is someone to definitely keep an eye on.

He's probably the most explosive offensive player in the Pac-10. He's the real deal, but questions about size and durability will haunt him. He's small and he has a knack for getting hurt.

Yeah, durability could be a concern. The accouncers at first feared he had reinjured his left elbow. That elbow brace didn't seem to impede him at all though. I could see a team like Cleveland or Cincy drafting him as a committee partner.

 

[-OZ-]

If you have not seen Hakeem Nicks' catch across the middle in the 3rd quarter today - it is a must see. one of the best catches you will ever see.

ridiculous catch. Was at the game sitting with some Tar Heel fans and everyone was already starting to yell at Yates about the crappy throw before we realized that he actually caught it. I understand he's not fast, but he's not Mike Williams either.

Speed is a nice plus, but it isn't on the "must have" list of skills.The guy impressed me today.

I missed the game and haven't seen Nicks play. Aside from being bigger, how much better is he than Davone Bess? It sounds like they're similar players.

 

[-OZ-]

Chase Daniel may have hurt his stock in the Alamo, as did Washington.

Maclin didn't seem to help his much, although the punt return was nice.

Coffman did well, not only receiving but also blocking. I don't think he's an elite prospect, but a solid 2nd round pick.

 

[Ramblin Wreck]

Chase Daniel may have hurt his stock in the Alamo, as did Washington.Maclin didn't seem to help his much, although the punt return was nice.Coffman did well, not only receiving but also blocking. I don't think he's an elite prospect, but a solid 2nd round pick.

I don't think Daniel is much of an NFL prospect anyway. Isn't Washington only a Sophomore or do I have confused with someone else?Coffman could slip easily if some of the underclassmen TE like James Casey, Jared Cook, Dennis Pitta, and Jermaine Gresham declare

 

[EBF]

The Spiderman Dillard show begins now on the NFL Network.

 

[-OZ-]

Chase Daniel may have hurt his stock in the Alamo, as did Washington.Maclin didn't seem to help his much, although the punt return was nice.Coffman did well, not only receiving but also blocking. I don't think he's an elite prospect, but a solid 2nd round pick.

I don't think Daniel is much of an NFL prospect anyway. Isn't Washington only a Sophomore or do I have confused with someone else?Coffman could slip easily if some of the underclassmen TE like James Casey, Jared Cook, Dennis Pitta, and Jermaine Gresham declare

No, you're right. My mistake for confusing him with someone else. Coffman could be a nice sleeper if he slips.

 

[coolnerd]

The Spiderman Dillard show begins now on the NFL Network.

I like his pure WR skills, but over have been impressed with the "other" Rice guys also. James Casey looks like a guy who can be Owen Daniels or Chris cooley. Chase Clement does not have the size (6'0" probably), but has shown a legitimate arm and put some things in tight spots. Not thinking he is the next Romo, but might have enough to stick around Billy Volekish.