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BustedKnuckles
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Raider Nation
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Ouch. Thanks.
massraider
Footballguy
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2013/04/05/tyler-wilson-arkansas-draft-bobby-petrino-terry-shea/2056841/
Veteran ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper, Jr. calls former Arkansas quarterback Tyler Wilson "the forgotten man in this quarterback class."
Quarterback guru Terry Shea, a former NFL assistant who worked with Robert Griffin III before last year's draft, can't understand why Wilson is getting overlooked, eiher.
But if Shea was calling shots for a team selecting in the first round of the draft, he'd pull the trigger on the rifle-armed Razorback rather than more highly ranked Geno Smith, Matt Barkley or read-option fit E.J. Manuel.
"I would take Tyler Wilson first in this class," Shea tells USA TODAY Sports. "I'm very strong on Tyler Wilson. Everything adds up to an A-plus.
"I know Geno Smith's name is way up there. ... (But) it baffles me a little bit as to where Tyler's is. I don't know what is going on in terms of teams not recognizing, 'God, Tyler Wilson is a first-round draft pick.' "
That is an impressive stamp of approval given Shea is a Bill Walsh disciple who has also tutored Matt Stafford and Josh Freeman. Shea worked alongside fellow quarterback guru Chris Weinke while trying to hone Wilson's mechanics and breaking down film afterward for three months, much of the time spent alongside Smith and Barkley at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla.
So why are the Buffalo Bills the lone team to schedule a visit (April 12) with Wilson?
"It's pretty dry right now as far as what I'm hearing," Wilson said Thursday from Fayetteville, Ark. "I feel like I'm a very good football player. ... Hopefully someone assesses me to be an early pick. That can be Round 1 or Round 2.
"Obviously, as a player who's very competitive, you want to go as high as you possibly can. ... I want to be really successful. And I'm going to do what it takes to get there."
Wilson (6-2, 220 pounds) has already survived a tougher ordeal than waiting on NFL teams to call. Last season at Arkansas was a 4-8 train wreck. It began with the offseason firing of coach Bobby Petrino following the motorcycle/girlfriend scandal. Then Wilson's offensive coordinator, Garrett McGee, was hired as Alabama-Birmingham coach. That compounded the departure of Wilson's three top receivers in the 2012 draft, players who helped him to a 24-touchdown, six-interception season in 2011, an effort that had Wilson mulling early entry to the 2012 draft himself.
Through it all, he hung tough and kept firing. Wilson suffered a concussion in an overtime loss to Louisiana-Monroe, then had to watch as the Razorbacks melted down after he put them up big in the first half.
"Tyler is football tough," Shea said. "He took some hellacious hits last year, kept getting up and he never quit.
"But he won't use that adversity as an excuse."
Wilson showcased his improved footwork while connecting on 59 of 63 passes at his March 15 pro day, which was scripted by Shea.
"Robert Griffin III was very special when I worked with him last year, but this guy's RPMs are about as good as it gets in terms of how he can really drive the ball," Shea said. "He's not 4.5 in the 40 ... (but) he has fluid feet and is athletic enough.
"(And) he's got a really sharp quarterback IQ."
It comes as no surprise that Wilson carries a chip on his shoulder. But he has no regrets about his decision to stay in school.
"We came off the high where we were No. 5 in the country, and it seemed like the stars were aligned for us to be successful," he says. "I wanted to see what it would be like to enter the draft a year early. ... I had that conversation with our staff. 'Hey, we're going to be here,' coach Petrino said. ... (So) I bought in.
"Obviously, a number of things went down after that. ... But there was never a point where I felt sorry for myself."
It's just the opposite. Wilson considers the adversity a blessing.
"The bottom line in my wanting to come back: I wanted to be prepared to be the best player I could in the NFL," he said. "There were a lot of things I hadn't seen, wouldn't have experienced had I not been in that situation."
He laughs off a knock that his 8¾-inch hands are less than the NFL ideal of 9 inches or bigger.
"What amazes me — are we playing a different game than what we played my entire life?" he wonders. "If anything, the adjustment to an NFL football, I'm better off because the NFL ball spins so much better."
And having seen the competition up close, Wilson thinks he stacks up competitively.
"I threw with Geno and Matt at IMG," he says. "And that competitive side of me came out. I could see how I matched up against them. ... It fueled me to work hard and go every day.
"I've always been very, very competitive. And I think I have a natural ability to throw the football."
If only 32 teams could view those three months of competition before deciding his fate.
"Being at IMG, I wish teams would just say, 'Hey, go evaluate and pick your guy based on three months worth of evaluation on the field, in the weight room and all that other stuff and see where you match up," Wilson said.
"If you do that, then, I'm right where I need to be."
In the meantime, he'll hang tough, awaiting the chance to show a team he's as good as Shea says.
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Veteran ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper, Jr. calls former Arkansas quarterback Tyler Wilson "the forgotten man in this quarterback class."
Quarterback guru Terry Shea, a former NFL assistant who worked with Robert Griffin III before last year's draft, can't understand why Wilson is getting overlooked, eiher.
But if Shea was calling shots for a team selecting in the first round of the draft, he'd pull the trigger on the rifle-armed Razorback rather than more highly ranked Geno Smith, Matt Barkley or read-option fit E.J. Manuel.
"I would take Tyler Wilson first in this class," Shea tells USA TODAY Sports. "I'm very strong on Tyler Wilson. Everything adds up to an A-plus.
"I know Geno Smith's name is way up there. ... (But) it baffles me a little bit as to where Tyler's is. I don't know what is going on in terms of teams not recognizing, 'God, Tyler Wilson is a first-round draft pick.' "
That is an impressive stamp of approval given Shea is a Bill Walsh disciple who has also tutored Matt Stafford and Josh Freeman. Shea worked alongside fellow quarterback guru Chris Weinke while trying to hone Wilson's mechanics and breaking down film afterward for three months, much of the time spent alongside Smith and Barkley at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla.
So why are the Buffalo Bills the lone team to schedule a visit (April 12) with Wilson?
"It's pretty dry right now as far as what I'm hearing," Wilson said Thursday from Fayetteville, Ark. "I feel like I'm a very good football player. ... Hopefully someone assesses me to be an early pick. That can be Round 1 or Round 2.
"Obviously, as a player who's very competitive, you want to go as high as you possibly can. ... I want to be really successful. And I'm going to do what it takes to get there."
Wilson (6-2, 220 pounds) has already survived a tougher ordeal than waiting on NFL teams to call. Last season at Arkansas was a 4-8 train wreck. It began with the offseason firing of coach Bobby Petrino following the motorcycle/girlfriend scandal. Then Wilson's offensive coordinator, Garrett McGee, was hired as Alabama-Birmingham coach. That compounded the departure of Wilson's three top receivers in the 2012 draft, players who helped him to a 24-touchdown, six-interception season in 2011, an effort that had Wilson mulling early entry to the 2012 draft himself.
Through it all, he hung tough and kept firing. Wilson suffered a concussion in an overtime loss to Louisiana-Monroe, then had to watch as the Razorbacks melted down after he put them up big in the first half.
"Tyler is football tough," Shea said. "He took some hellacious hits last year, kept getting up and he never quit.
"But he won't use that adversity as an excuse."
Wilson showcased his improved footwork while connecting on 59 of 63 passes at his March 15 pro day, which was scripted by Shea.
"Robert Griffin III was very special when I worked with him last year, but this guy's RPMs are about as good as it gets in terms of how he can really drive the ball," Shea said. "He's not 4.5 in the 40 ... (but) he has fluid feet and is athletic enough.
"(And) he's got a really sharp quarterback IQ."
It comes as no surprise that Wilson carries a chip on his shoulder. But he has no regrets about his decision to stay in school.
"We came off the high where we were No. 5 in the country, and it seemed like the stars were aligned for us to be successful," he says. "I wanted to see what it would be like to enter the draft a year early. ... I had that conversation with our staff. 'Hey, we're going to be here,' coach Petrino said. ... (So) I bought in.
"Obviously, a number of things went down after that. ... But there was never a point where I felt sorry for myself."
It's just the opposite. Wilson considers the adversity a blessing.
"The bottom line in my wanting to come back: I wanted to be prepared to be the best player I could in the NFL," he said. "There were a lot of things I hadn't seen, wouldn't have experienced had I not been in that situation."
He laughs off a knock that his 8¾-inch hands are less than the NFL ideal of 9 inches or bigger.
"What amazes me — are we playing a different game than what we played my entire life?" he wonders. "If anything, the adjustment to an NFL football, I'm better off because the NFL ball spins so much better."
And having seen the competition up close, Wilson thinks he stacks up competitively.
"I threw with Geno and Matt at IMG," he says. "And that competitive side of me came out. I could see how I matched up against them. ... It fueled me to work hard and go every day.
"I've always been very, very competitive. And I think I have a natural ability to throw the football."
If only 32 teams could view those three months of competition before deciding his fate.
"Being at IMG, I wish teams would just say, 'Hey, go evaluate and pick your guy based on three months worth of evaluation on the field, in the weight room and all that other stuff and see where you match up," Wilson said.
"If you do that, then, I'm right where I need to be."
In the meantime, he'll hang tough, awaiting the chance to show a team he's as good as Shea says.
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Footballguy
Ryan Otten and Ryan Swope are two pplayers I really liek left in teh pool...
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
TE Nick Kasa out of Colorado.
Raider Nation
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RaiderBones
Footballguy
Nick Kasa is a big TE, 6'6" 269 pounds. The Raiders needed another TE to compete.
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
Crap. Swope goes right behind us. Cards are doing an incredible job.
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
Houston traded into our 6.08 pick.
ETA: Raiders dealt pick 176 to Texas in exchange for 184 and 233 . . . also pick at 181, 205 and 209 . . .
ETA: Raiders dealt pick 176 to Texas in exchange for 184 and 233 . . . also pick at 181, 205 and 209 . . .
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Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
The Texans take David Quessenberry, a nasty G/T from San Jose State I wanted Oakland to consider.
RaiderBones
Footballguy
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
6.13 - RB Latavius Murray
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
I'm gonna defer to someone else's scouting report on that one. 
RaiderBones
Footballguy
Latavius Murray RB - Central Florida: 6'2" 223 LBS.
Here is what NFL.com had to say:
OverviewAt Central Florida's pro day, Murray ran the 40-yard dash in 4.40 and 4.38 seconds. He had a 10-foot-4 broad jump and a 36-inch vertical jump. He did the short shuttle in 4.36 seconds and the three-cone drill in 6.81 seconds. He also performed 22 lifts of 225 pounds on the bench press.
Here is what NFL.com had to say:
OverviewAt Central Florida's pro day, Murray ran the 40-yard dash in 4.40 and 4.38 seconds. He had a 10-foot-4 broad jump and a 36-inch vertical jump. He did the short shuttle in 4.36 seconds and the three-cone drill in 6.81 seconds. He also performed 22 lifts of 225 pounds on the bench press.
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
6.16 - TE Mychal Rivera, Tenn
RaiderBones
Footballguy
TE Mychal Rivera just drafted by the Raiders. The second TE this round. We need competition at the position. I wasn't sold on Ausberry or Gordon.
massraider
Footballguy
10 picks total. Not bad.
Two tight ends is great. We needed them.
Two tight ends is great. We needed them.
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
Looks athletic enough.
RaiderBones
Footballguy
Just for an FYI, Mychal Rivera's sister is Naya Rivera. That hot cheerleader on GLEE.
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Footballguy
Some weird picks, but we need TEs. I haven't heard anything about Latavius Murray prior to the draft.
His stats:
RUSHING GP Att Gain Loss Net Avg TD Long Avg/G
MURRAY, L. 11 198 1137 31 1106 5.6 15 83 100.5
Impressive measurables and strong production. Feels like an Al pick but at this point worth a shot.
His stats:
RUSHING GP Att Gain Loss Net Avg TD Long Avg/G
MURRAY, L. 11 198 1137 31 1106 5.6 15 83 100.5
Impressive measurables and strong production. Feels like an Al pick but at this point worth a shot.
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Garrett
Footballguy
Seems like an adequate replacement for Goodson; price is right too.
massraider
Footballguy
Garrett
Footballguy
I guess I wasn't that high on Goodson to begin with...
BustedKnuckles
Footballguy
DT STACY MCGEE OVERVIEW
McGee hasn’t reminded scouts of former Sooners first-round picks Tommie Harris (taken 14th overall by the Chicago Bears in 2004) and Gerald McCoy (third, Tampa Bay, 2010) by exploding into opponents’ backfield to put up huge statistics throughout the past four years in Norman. But he does possess the physical attributes NFL teams covet in their defensive linemen.
Despite being ranked among the top 15 defensive tackle high school prospects in the country out of Muskogee, Oklahoma, McGee could not beat out veterans in the middle to make an impact as a redshirt freshman (one tackle in two games played). That changed in 2010, as he earned 11 starts and played in every game (26 tackles, 3.5 for loss). He was arrested for marijuana and drug paraphernalia possession after being pulled over in February 2011, however, which led to an opening-week suspension that fall. He started just three games, playing in the team’s final 12 games, earning 26 tackles, 3.5 for loss, and the first 1.5 sacks of his career. In his senior season, McGee spent the first six games of the season suspended for violating university rules in the preseason. He participated in six games on the season, making 14 tackles (2.5 for loss) and contributing one sack. He was arrested for driving under the influence and with a suspended license before the team's bowl game.
ANALYSIS STRENGTHS Athletic build and good foot speed for a penetrating three-technique tackle or five-technique end. Gets upfield with a long and quick first step when attacking a gap. Chases ballcarriers towards the sideline and downfield to help out teammates if needed, as well as keep his feet while engaged to work down the line on run plays. Flashes the ability to keep his eyes in the backfield and shed to grab running backs coming through the hole. WEAKNESSES Lack of production throughout career. Multiple off the field incidents; suspensions. Doesn't use his hands enough. Won't finish plays after initial surge. Has been frequently rotated in order to maximize freshness. Needs to show more power. NFL COMPARISON Ryan McBean BOTTOM LINE McGee has all the physical attributes to be a contributor as a 4-3 defensive tackle or 3-4 defensive end. However, between a lack of production throughout his career, multiple off the field incidents, and suspensions, he is unlikely to be drafted
McGee hasn’t reminded scouts of former Sooners first-round picks Tommie Harris (taken 14th overall by the Chicago Bears in 2004) and Gerald McCoy (third, Tampa Bay, 2010) by exploding into opponents’ backfield to put up huge statistics throughout the past four years in Norman. But he does possess the physical attributes NFL teams covet in their defensive linemen.
Despite being ranked among the top 15 defensive tackle high school prospects in the country out of Muskogee, Oklahoma, McGee could not beat out veterans in the middle to make an impact as a redshirt freshman (one tackle in two games played). That changed in 2010, as he earned 11 starts and played in every game (26 tackles, 3.5 for loss). He was arrested for marijuana and drug paraphernalia possession after being pulled over in February 2011, however, which led to an opening-week suspension that fall. He started just three games, playing in the team’s final 12 games, earning 26 tackles, 3.5 for loss, and the first 1.5 sacks of his career. In his senior season, McGee spent the first six games of the season suspended for violating university rules in the preseason. He participated in six games on the season, making 14 tackles (2.5 for loss) and contributing one sack. He was arrested for driving under the influence and with a suspended license before the team's bowl game.
ANALYSIS STRENGTHS Athletic build and good foot speed for a penetrating three-technique tackle or five-technique end. Gets upfield with a long and quick first step when attacking a gap. Chases ballcarriers towards the sideline and downfield to help out teammates if needed, as well as keep his feet while engaged to work down the line on run plays. Flashes the ability to keep his eyes in the backfield and shed to grab running backs coming through the hole. WEAKNESSES Lack of production throughout career. Multiple off the field incidents; suspensions. Doesn't use his hands enough. Won't finish plays after initial surge. Has been frequently rotated in order to maximize freshness. Needs to show more power. NFL COMPARISON Ryan McBean BOTTOM LINE McGee has all the physical attributes to be a contributor as a 4-3 defensive tackle or 3-4 defensive end. However, between a lack of production throughout his career, multiple off the field incidents, and suspensions, he is unlikely to be drafted
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
McGee's highlite package starts
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massraider
Footballguy
As many suspensions as sacks.
Well, we drafted a defensive tackle!
Well, we drafted a defensive tackle!
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
As pathetic as we were on defense, only 3 of the 9 picks were on that side of the ball, with perhaps the biggest need (DT) not coming until the 205th pick. 
Looks like we're back to having to outscore the other team as opposed to stopping them.
Looks like we're back to having to outscore the other team as opposed to stopping them.
massraider
Footballguy
Not like we took positions we had good players at. If Hayden and Watson are starters, they are worth it.As pathetic as we were on defense, only 3 of the 9 picks were on that side of the ball, with perhaps the biggest need (DT) not coming until the 205th pick.
Yep, we need D-line. Still need LBers, TE, a QB, a DE, maybe two of them.
I am fine with the draft. All these guys are interesting. The late rounders, whatever, if they make the team, great. If they become starters, amazing.
I hope we sign 20 UDFA.
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Footballguy
I dont think LB is a big need. We are much stronger at that position than last year IMO.
DLine is our biggest need. And we need depth at DB.
DLine is our biggest need. And we need depth at DB.
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
David Bass - Missouri Western
Bass stacked and shed blockers with better consistency on tape than he did the week of the East-West Shrine game, raising some concerns about his ability to make the jump to the NFL. He?s an effective hand fighter who flashes above-average speed-to-power moves. He doesn't have great burst or closing speed, though.
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Yet another guy Kirwan and Ryan interviewed on Moving the Chains, and they were excited about his potential. Tons of sacks/production as a small-school guy. They expected him to go in the 4th or 5th.
Bass stacked and shed blockers with better consistency on tape than he did the week of the East-West Shrine game, raising some concerns about his ability to make the jump to the NFL. He?s an effective hand fighter who flashes above-average speed-to-power moves. He doesn't have great burst or closing speed, though.
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Yet another guy Kirwan and Ryan interviewed on Moving the Chains, and they were excited about his potential. Tons of sacks/production as a small-school guy. They expected him to go in the 4th or 5th.
RaiderBones
Footballguy
Here is a video on David Bass:
UnknownCoach
Footballguy
Just found out our late round picks.
Initial impression of the two TEs definately not thrilling. I called that before we even picked one though. I like our current two better than the two we drafted. However these are Reggie's picks so Gordan and Ausberry will have to have strong camps to stick around. Kasa is a big framed blocking TE and Rivera is a good hands guy who can run underneath routes.
Murray was the one rookie we drafted who I actually predicted in a mock draft. Slow but tall and hasnt lost a fumble in years. Will at least make a good short yardage/goal line guy. Shouldnt have much trouble beating out Stewart. Might just be a special teamer and short yardage guy or might be a legitimate backup. Should make the team either way.
DT McGee has good physical characteristics but has major off field issues and wasnt productive in college despite being highly recruited out of high school. I'd be surprised if he beats out Bilukidi. Looks more like a practice squad guy and that's if he stays out of trouble.
Wish we had taken a WR earlier than round 7. Other than being a tall red zone target I'm not sure what they see in Butler. There's room on the roster for a couple of WRs though so he might just make the team.
I like the small school pass rusher we got after trading for an extra seventh round pick. I can see using a roster spot to develop David Bass. I'm interested in seeing what he can do against higher level competition.
Initial impression of the two TEs definately not thrilling. I called that before we even picked one though. I like our current two better than the two we drafted. However these are Reggie's picks so Gordan and Ausberry will have to have strong camps to stick around. Kasa is a big framed blocking TE and Rivera is a good hands guy who can run underneath routes.
Murray was the one rookie we drafted who I actually predicted in a mock draft. Slow but tall and hasnt lost a fumble in years. Will at least make a good short yardage/goal line guy. Shouldnt have much trouble beating out Stewart. Might just be a special teamer and short yardage guy or might be a legitimate backup. Should make the team either way.
DT McGee has good physical characteristics but has major off field issues and wasnt productive in college despite being highly recruited out of high school. I'd be surprised if he beats out Bilukidi. Looks more like a practice squad guy and that's if he stays out of trouble.
Wish we had taken a WR earlier than round 7. Other than being a tall red zone target I'm not sure what they see in Butler. There's room on the roster for a couple of WRs though so he might just make the team.
I like the small school pass rusher we got after trading for an extra seventh round pick. I can see using a roster spot to develop David Bass. I'm interested in seeing what he can do against higher level competition.
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massraider
Footballguy
Once the seventh round of the NFL draft ends each year, it’s a mad scramble for the Raiders and the 31 other teams to sign a handful of undrafted free agents. So far, the Raiders have been linked to 10, though none has been confirmed by the Raiders.
So, proceed with caution. This is a fluid situation, and it’s possible that some or all of these players, or agents, jumped the gun in saying they signed with the Raiders.
Here’s the list:
OT John Wetzel, Boston College
WR Conner Vernon, Duke
WR Tim Wright, Rutgers
S Dexter McCoil, Tulsa
P Bobby Cowan, Idaho
WR Sam McGuffie, Rice
RB Deonte Williams, Cal Poly
G Lamar Mady, Youngstown State
C/G Deveric Gallington, Texas Tech
QB Kyle Padron, Eastern Washington
So, proceed with caution. This is a fluid situation, and it’s possible that some or all of these players, or agents, jumped the gun in saying they signed with the Raiders.
Here’s the list:
OT John Wetzel, Boston College
WR Conner Vernon, Duke
WR Tim Wright, Rutgers
S Dexter McCoil, Tulsa
P Bobby Cowan, Idaho
WR Sam McGuffie, Rice
RB Deonte Williams, Cal Poly
G Lamar Mady, Youngstown State
C/G Deveric Gallington, Texas Tech
QB Kyle Padron, Eastern Washington
massraider
Footballguy
Our 7th round pick
massraider
Footballguy
http://www.livestream.com/newchannel/popoutplayer?channel=raidersofficial
Reggie's press conference--NOW
Reggie's press conference--NOW
Raiderfan32904
Footballguy
TYLER WILSON | Arkansas 6021|215 lbs|5SR Greenwood, AR (Greenwood HS) 8/16/1989 (age 23)
2012: (11/11) 62.1/3,387/21/13 PROJECTION: 2nd-3rd Round
2011: (13/13) 63.2/3,638/24/6 MEASUREABLES: 6021 | 215 | 31 3-8" | 8 3-4" | 74 1-4"
2010: (6/0) 66.7/453/4/3 COMBINE: 4.95 40-YD DASH | 1.71 10-YD | 28.5" V | 9-4 BJ | 7.22 3C | 4.39 SS
2009: (5/0) 61.1/218/2/2
2008: Redshirted
STRENGTHS:
Confident gunslinger and never afraid to unleash his arm downfield…extremely tough to hold the ball until the final moment, keeping his eyes elevated with defenders in his face…uses different arm angles with good anticipation…makes decisive decisions with good zip when he steps into throws…smart and takes advantage of mismatches…quick feet and mobile enough…savvy vet and coaches up his teammates, never backing down…excellent production as a two-year starter.
WEAKNESSES:
Good arm strength, but lacks an elite arm to routinely get away with bad habits, like often neglecting his lower half technique…takes a lot of chances with questionable decision-making…streaky ball placement and will telegraph his intentions…"arms" a lot of throws…rushes reads, misses open looks and needs to allow patterns to develop…very tough, but holds the ball too long and not the best at feeling the chaos around him…history of concussions, durability is a concern.
SUMMARY:
Productive passer due to his arm confidence and toughness, leaving Arkansas with 28 school records…streaky ball placement and inconsistent mechanics are tough to ignore…good-enough arm strength and not afraid to fit the ball into tight windows, but does take a lot of chances…hangs tough in the pocket, but needs to limit the hits to survive in the pros…brave competitor and team-first guy…has the traits of a NFL starting QB, but gunslinger attitude gets him in trouble too much.
2012: (11/11) 62.1/3,387/21/13 PROJECTION: 2nd-3rd Round
2011: (13/13) 63.2/3,638/24/6 MEASUREABLES: 6021 | 215 | 31 3-8" | 8 3-4" | 74 1-4"
2010: (6/0) 66.7/453/4/3 COMBINE: 4.95 40-YD DASH | 1.71 10-YD | 28.5" V | 9-4 BJ | 7.22 3C | 4.39 SS
2009: (5/0) 61.1/218/2/2
2008: Redshirted
STRENGTHS:
Confident gunslinger and never afraid to unleash his arm downfield…extremely tough to hold the ball until the final moment, keeping his eyes elevated with defenders in his face…uses different arm angles with good anticipation…makes decisive decisions with good zip when he steps into throws…smart and takes advantage of mismatches…quick feet and mobile enough…savvy vet and coaches up his teammates, never backing down…excellent production as a two-year starter.
WEAKNESSES:
Good arm strength, but lacks an elite arm to routinely get away with bad habits, like often neglecting his lower half technique…takes a lot of chances with questionable decision-making…streaky ball placement and will telegraph his intentions…"arms" a lot of throws…rushes reads, misses open looks and needs to allow patterns to develop…very tough, but holds the ball too long and not the best at feeling the chaos around him…history of concussions, durability is a concern.
SUMMARY:
Productive passer due to his arm confidence and toughness, leaving Arkansas with 28 school records…streaky ball placement and inconsistent mechanics are tough to ignore…good-enough arm strength and not afraid to fit the ball into tight windows, but does take a lot of chances…hangs tough in the pocket, but needs to limit the hits to survive in the pros…brave competitor and team-first guy…has the traits of a NFL starting QB, but gunslinger attitude gets him in trouble too much.
Raiderfan32904
Footballguy
I really like the Wilson QB. He will raise the stakes in the QB battle.
massraider
Footballguy
UnknownCoach
Footballguy
Predicted depth chart with current players
QB Flynn backups: Wilson, Pryor - Both Wilson and Pryor should make the team and compete for the primary backup position.
RB McFadden backups: Jennings, Murray, Jones - Assuming Jones stays at RB instead of switching to CB, he's a special teams player who can still develop into that 3rd down/CoP back. Murray could take over short yardage duties or even pass up Jennings as the primary backup.
FB Reece backup: Jennings/Gordan - dont really need a true backup FB.
WRs Moore, Streater slot: Ford backups: Criner, Session, Butler - need to bring in more competition.
TE Gordan backups: Ausberry, Rivera - Kasa is converted DE project who could use time on the practice squad. I dont really like anyone as the starter.
LT Veldheer backup: Barron
LG Bergstrom backup: Watson/Nix - OL reserves backup multiple positions.
C Wisniewski backup: Parsons
RG Brisiel backup: Nix/Parsons
RT Barnes backup: Watson
RDE Houston backup: Crawford/Hunter
DT/NT Sims backup: Bilukidi
DT/DE Walker backup: Bulukidi/Houston/McGee
LEO (LDE/LOLB) Carter backups: Hunter/Moore, Bass - Moore can work here in 3-4 base.
WLB Burris backup: Maiava/Moore - Burris could easily lose his starting job.
MLB Roach backup: Burris/Maiava - I really doubt Goethel makes the team
SLB Burnett1 backup Burnett2
SS Branch backup: Smith - I think we should upgrade over Smith.
FS Young backup: Ross/Chekwa - I'm content with Young starting
CBs Hayden, Porter nickel: Jenkins/Hanson backups: Hanson/Jenkins, Adams/Chekwa/Francies/Ross - not everyone will make the team.
ST Janikowksi, King, Condo - Ford as primary KR and PR
I think most of the 53 roster are already here. I see need for better depth at least at WR and SS and I dont think our starting TE is on the roster yet.
QB Flynn backups: Wilson, Pryor - Both Wilson and Pryor should make the team and compete for the primary backup position.
RB McFadden backups: Jennings, Murray, Jones - Assuming Jones stays at RB instead of switching to CB, he's a special teams player who can still develop into that 3rd down/CoP back. Murray could take over short yardage duties or even pass up Jennings as the primary backup.
FB Reece backup: Jennings/Gordan - dont really need a true backup FB.
WRs Moore, Streater slot: Ford backups: Criner, Session, Butler - need to bring in more competition.
TE Gordan backups: Ausberry, Rivera - Kasa is converted DE project who could use time on the practice squad. I dont really like anyone as the starter.
LT Veldheer backup: Barron
LG Bergstrom backup: Watson/Nix - OL reserves backup multiple positions.
C Wisniewski backup: Parsons
RG Brisiel backup: Nix/Parsons
RT Barnes backup: Watson
RDE Houston backup: Crawford/Hunter
DT/NT Sims backup: Bilukidi
DT/DE Walker backup: Bulukidi/Houston/McGee
LEO (LDE/LOLB) Carter backups: Hunter/Moore, Bass - Moore can work here in 3-4 base.
WLB Burris backup: Maiava/Moore - Burris could easily lose his starting job.
MLB Roach backup: Burris/Maiava - I really doubt Goethel makes the team
SLB Burnett1 backup Burnett2
SS Branch backup: Smith - I think we should upgrade over Smith.
FS Young backup: Ross/Chekwa - I'm content with Young starting
CBs Hayden, Porter nickel: Jenkins/Hanson backups: Hanson/Jenkins, Adams/Chekwa/Francies/Ross - not everyone will make the team.
ST Janikowksi, King, Condo - Ford as primary KR and PR
I think most of the 53 roster are already here. I see need for better depth at least at WR and SS and I dont think our starting TE is on the roster yet.
RaiderBones
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UDFA's - so far:
Dexter McCoil, S, Temple
Deveric Gallington, OG/C, Texas Tech
Sam McGuffie, WR, Rice
Kyle Padron, QB, Eastern Washington
Bobby Cowan, P, Idaho
Tim Wright, WR, Rutgers
Deonte Williams, RB, Cal Poly
Conner Vernon, WR. Duke
John Wetzel, OT, Boston College
Kyle Magnuson, OT, Wyoming
Josh Leonard, OL, Wyoming
Freddy Young, S, New Mexico
Logan Freeman, OT, Central Missouri
Lamar Mady, OG, Youngstown
Kentrell Harris, DE, Virginia Union
Billy Boyko, ILB, Lehigh
Dexter McCoil, S, Temple
Deveric Gallington, OG/C, Texas Tech
Sam McGuffie, WR, Rice
Kyle Padron, QB, Eastern Washington
Bobby Cowan, P, Idaho
Tim Wright, WR, Rutgers
Deonte Williams, RB, Cal Poly
Conner Vernon, WR. Duke
John Wetzel, OT, Boston College
Kyle Magnuson, OT, Wyoming
Josh Leonard, OL, Wyoming
Freddy Young, S, New Mexico
Logan Freeman, OT, Central Missouri
Lamar Mady, OG, Youngstown
Kentrell Harris, DE, Virginia Union
Billy Boyko, ILB, Lehigh
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