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EBF
Footballguy
Michael Okwo tipped the scales at 5'11.3" and 232 pounds. If he puts up a decent workout at the combine, I think he's going to go a lot higher in the NFL draft than people expect. I think he has a little bit of Jonathan Vilma/Kirk Morrison in him. He might not be as good as either of those guys, but I suspect he'll be climbing this list.
kellumsboys
Footballguy
good stuff Bloom
let's keep it near the top
thanks
let's keep it near the top
thanks
Jason Wood
Zoo York
14. Lorenzo Booker, RB, Florida St – If you read the Blammey Senior Bowl dispatches, you know that we love Booker. Honestly, he’s not that different from Reggie Bush. The problem is that he’s smaller, he won’t come in with Bush’s hype and unreal draft grade, and therefore, he seems destined to get the short end of an RBBC (then again, isn’t that where Bush is?). Of course, you could have said the same about Maurice Jones-Drew last year, and still, the cream rose to the top. I expect him to have a ridiculous combine and probably jump up a few spots.
Bloom, we talked a bit about this over the weekend but I wanted to continue the conversation here today because you have Booker so much higher than anyone else I've seen.
Comparing his to Bush or Drew has one ENORMOUS flaw, both Bush and Drew were unbelievably effective and multi-faceted in college. Saw what you will about Florida State, but we're not talking about an NAIA school here.
Booker couldn't make an impact on a major program that was BEGGING for offensive playmakers. Add to that his weight (188 lbs. is TINY), and I think he's behind a massive 8-ball regardless of whether you see him as talented or not. It's going to take a near perfect situation for Booker to even get a chance to be a big contributor offensively.
For the record (again, following up on our conversation from the weekend), to me the more realistic comparison for Booker isn't Bush or Dunn or Drew but Derrick Blaylock.
Bloom, we talked a bit about this over the weekend but I wanted to continue the conversation here today because you have Booker so much higher than anyone else I've seen.
Comparing his to Bush or Drew has one ENORMOUS flaw, both Bush and Drew were unbelievably effective and multi-faceted in college. Saw what you will about Florida State, but we're not talking about an NAIA school here.
Booker couldn't make an impact on a major program that was BEGGING for offensive playmakers. Add to that his weight (188 lbs. is TINY), and I think he's behind a massive 8-ball regardless of whether you see him as talented or not. It's going to take a near perfect situation for Booker to even get a chance to be a big contributor offensively.
For the record (again, following up on our conversation from the weekend), to me the more realistic comparison for Booker isn't Bush or Dunn or Drew but Derrick Blaylock.
EBF
Footballguy
I don't think he really compares to Blaylock at all. Blaylock was a workout warrior type who was drafted more because of his combine numbers than his football skills. Booker is a better football player than Blaylock. Yea, he never put up gaudy stats in college, but it's not like he was a bum. He rushed for over 2,000 yards and added another 1,000 receiving yards. Those aren't monster numbers spread out over four seasons, but it's not like he was sharing time with scrubs. Greg Jones and Leon Washington are both NFL caliber talents.
I agree that his weight is a concern. I also agree that comparisons to Reggie Bush and Maurice Drew are premature. However, I do think Booker is an interesting player and a guy who will help an NFL franchise win games. I don't know if FF stardom is really in his future, but he can probably be an Amp Lee type or maybe even another Charlie Garner.
bigreese82
Footballguy
Mike Mason?? Any insight on him? He is a hometown boy and looks like he had top 5 numbers in 3 wr categories...deep sleeper??
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gocats
Footballguy
So basically your saying Marshall is worth a top 4 draft choice this season?
Colin Dowling
Footballguy
Greg Jennings ahead of Robert Meachem? TO say I disagree would be an understatement.
Team Legacy
Footballguy
Jennings knock isn't his ability, but his route running and grasp of complex offenses. What's the knock on Meachem if you had to find one? He seems a little "average" to me. Not great at anything, but not bad at anything either.Colin Dowling said:
cstu
Footballguy
I think you're off on this one - I don't see Higgins as special and he appears to be a #3 WR in the NFL.
Colin Dowling
Footballguy
Robert Meachem is great at a lot of things. He has good size and is very difficult to tackle in the open field. I realize that sounds like common praise, but I watched every game this year and it is my opinion that he is one of the most difficult guys to tackle in the draft. He had two long touchdowns against Cal where some 5'10 (IIRC) corner wrapped him up near the LOS and Meachem muscled his way out of it and out-ran everyone down the field for the score.He also has fantastic sprinter speed. HE isn't the "quickest" guy, but if he gets 2 or 3 strides, no one is going to catch him. While some fans knock his consistency catching the ball, I saw him make a lot more tough catches then I saw him drop easy catches. He reminds me a good bit of David Boston when he was at Ohio State, offering a quality blend of everything needed to be a 'go to' guy with just a dash of extra intangibles you don't find later in the draft.
Link to LSU/UT highlights This link is good for a couple Meachem highlights where twice he goes for deep TDs. (There are also good Russell highlights).
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gocats
Footballguy
Finatic
Footballguy
Mike Walker.........................Where is the love
39 Mike Walker WR Central Florida 6'2" 209 39 Never doubt Chaos Commish. CC asked me why Walker wasn't in my initial top 100, and I didn't really have a good answer. Then Walker had to go out and run a 4.35 at the combine, shattering any misconceptions that he was limited to be only be a possession receiver in the NFL. He put on a show again at his pro day, and has surely gotten the attention of at least some of the 30 teams that were in attendance. Walker's coach, George O'Leary, said that Walker is "finally healthy" and that he was playing hurt all year (not to mention coming off an ACL tear suffered in November 2005). I expect to reunite him with his former Golden Knight teammate, Brandon Marshall, on a lot of my dynasty teams. Did you know? - Walker started at cornerback for part of 2004 and led the team with three interceptions.I gotta wonder why he and marshall chose UCF over the big 3 schools in that stateMike Walker.........................Where is the love
39 Mike Walker WR Central Florida 6'2" 209 39 Never doubt Chaos Commish. CC asked me why Walker wasn't in my initial top 100, and I didn't really have a good answer. Then Walker had to go out and run a 4.35 at the combine, shattering any misconceptions that he was limited to be only be a possession receiver in the NFL. He put on a show again at his pro day, and has surely gotten the attention of at least some of the 30 teams that were in attendance. Walker's coach, George O'Leary, said that Walker is "finally healthy" and that he was playing hurt all year (not to mention coming off an ACL tear suffered in November 2005). I expect to reunite him with his former Golden Knight teammate, Brandon Marshall, on a lot of my dynasty teams. Did you know? - Walker started at cornerback for part of 2004 and led the team with three interceptions.
BigTex
Don't mess with Texas
Ramblin Wreck
Footballguy
I gotta wonder why he and marshall chose UCF over the big 3 schools in that stateMike Walker.........................Where is the love
Why did Tomlinson choose TCU over Texas and Texas A&M?
Im writing 51-60 right now. Should be up by the end of the day. Ill try to get it in the next few hours.
prymetyme25
Footballguy
Hey Bloom how come you dont do upside/downside comparisons? I dont get to see everyone and I'm sure you do so I would like to know who that player reminds you of. Plus I have my own comparisons of the players I see and would love to know if I'm on the same track as you guys.Some guys dont like to make comparisons because it opens the door for alot of critics but I love them and it kinda give you a sense of what to look for.
Chaos Commish
Footballguy
Happy Easter!!
Ill do upside/downside again on a future version. I did last year for the top 25 on the pro day (3/30) version, but this year I have been all over the place. Expect upside/downside on the first post-draft version.
prymetyme25
Footballguy
Thanks cant wait.
Toads
Footballguy
Jones, James WR-S.J. StateJones, Jacoby WR-Lane (TN)
Price, *Maurice WR- Charles Southern
This is probably Jacoby Jones to whom you refer?
Sorry, yes, Jacoby. Price didnt run as well as I hoped he would at south Carolina's pro day, he's falling slightly on my board
