BlackGold4vr
03-11-2007, 11:57 PM
Movement at RB? Top Ten trade?
Posted Mar 11, 2007
Scouts made their way to Arizona on Saturday to watch the Wildcats workout. And while there was very little to speak of as far as pure numbers are concerned, there was plenty of news buzzing in the air. We are now seeing movement near the top of the running backs chart. There is also news of a trade which could occur in the draft's initial ten picks.
Chris Henry stood on his outstanding combine numbers but the junior ball carrier did participate in drills and received rave reviews. Scouts in attendance were awed with Henry's hands when asked to catch the ball out of the backfield. His route running was much better than advertised as was his footwork.
The Cleveland Browns will be flying Henry to their facility in the coming weeks. The Miami Dolphins, St. Louis Rams, Carolina Panthers and New England Patriots all have dates set-up to fly to Henry's southern California training facility for private workouts.
The feeling coming away from the workout is Henry will now battle to be the third running back drafted after Adrian Peterson and Marshawn Lynch. A feeling we think is justified.
Teams are not completely sold that Kenny Irons of Auburn can hold-up as a feature ball carrier at the next level. They are not enamored with Michael Bush of Louisville, who's done very little to date. And many doubt Penn State's Tony Hunt will run faster than 4.6-seconds during his pro-day. Of course this scenario leaves out Brian Leonard of Rutgers, who may be drafted as either a fullback or feature runner.
This all leaves the door open for Henry, who has created a buzz in the scouting community.
Some are concerned about his lack of production and playing time at Arizona. Yet the simple fact is Henry, like a number of Wildcats, fell into the doghouse of coach Mike Stoops.
On film Henry has a complete game impacting as a runner, blocker and pass catcher, giving scouts another reason to be so upbeat about him.
Look for either Green Bay or Buffalo to possibly roll the dice on Henry in round two, depending on which team does not come away with Marshawn Lynch in the first frame.
Don't come away with Lynch in round one?
Would love to see this guy in black and gold but I don't think that will happen! This guy won't be around by the 47th pick. He was the second fastest back at the combine and is built the thickest with a low center of gravity. He will be gone before the 40th pick. In fact I wouldn't be shocked to see New England snag him with one of their 2 first round picks! Those *ssholes! The rich get richer.......:lol:
Posted Mar 11, 2007
Scouts made their way to Arizona on Saturday to watch the Wildcats workout. And while there was very little to speak of as far as pure numbers are concerned, there was plenty of news buzzing in the air. We are now seeing movement near the top of the running backs chart. There is also news of a trade which could occur in the draft's initial ten picks.
Chris Henry stood on his outstanding combine numbers but the junior ball carrier did participate in drills and received rave reviews. Scouts in attendance were awed with Henry's hands when asked to catch the ball out of the backfield. His route running was much better than advertised as was his footwork.
The Cleveland Browns will be flying Henry to their facility in the coming weeks. The Miami Dolphins, St. Louis Rams, Carolina Panthers and New England Patriots all have dates set-up to fly to Henry's southern California training facility for private workouts.
The feeling coming away from the workout is Henry will now battle to be the third running back drafted after Adrian Peterson and Marshawn Lynch. A feeling we think is justified.
Teams are not completely sold that Kenny Irons of Auburn can hold-up as a feature ball carrier at the next level. They are not enamored with Michael Bush of Louisville, who's done very little to date. And many doubt Penn State's Tony Hunt will run faster than 4.6-seconds during his pro-day. Of course this scenario leaves out Brian Leonard of Rutgers, who may be drafted as either a fullback or feature runner.
This all leaves the door open for Henry, who has created a buzz in the scouting community.
Some are concerned about his lack of production and playing time at Arizona. Yet the simple fact is Henry, like a number of Wildcats, fell into the doghouse of coach Mike Stoops.
On film Henry has a complete game impacting as a runner, blocker and pass catcher, giving scouts another reason to be so upbeat about him.
Look for either Green Bay or Buffalo to possibly roll the dice on Henry in round two, depending on which team does not come away with Marshawn Lynch in the first frame.
Don't come away with Lynch in round one?
Would love to see this guy in black and gold but I don't think that will happen! This guy won't be around by the 47th pick. He was the second fastest back at the combine and is built the thickest with a low center of gravity. He will be gone before the 40th pick. In fact I wouldn't be shocked to see New England snag him with one of their 2 first round picks! Those *ssholes! The rich get richer.......:lol: