Combine Dish: Offensive players who need to do well
Article By rlande.tsn on 22nd February, 2010
Before the NFL Scouting Combine kicks off Wednesday, Russ Lande and his team of former NFL scouts name 11 offensive players who can solidify or improve their draft stocks with strong performances in Indianapolis.
Jimmy Clausen can impress teams with his words, not his throws, at the Combine. Jimmy Clausen, QB, Notre Dame Clausen has been hyped as a possible top-10 pick. Even though he is not throwing at the Combine, he needs a strong appearance to be drafted that high. Right off the bat, he can allay concerns that he is under 6-2, which would hurt his draft status. Then, Clausen will get to sit down with NFL teams and prove himself in interviews. Any team interested in drafting Clausen in the first round will most likely schedule a longer interview with him after the Combine, but these initial meetings will give teams insight into Clausen's intelligence, communication skills and presence.
Levi Brown, QB, Troy University Brown might be the prospect most in need of a strong Combine performance. During the 2009 season, Brown created a lot of buzz among scouts because of his athleticism, strong arm and outstanding production. However, a disappointing week of practice at the Texas vs. the Nation game raised concerns about his ability to make the leap to the NFL and play in a traditional pro offense. Brown needs to show that his physical tools are as good as they look on film to convince teams he merits more than a late-round selection or free-agent signing.
Colt McCoy, QB, Texas After suffering a pinched nerve in the BCS championship game, McCoy supposedly wants to show his stuff at the Combine if he is 100 percent healthy. First, he will have to pass a physical and prove he is ready to throw. If he is healthy enough to work out, McCoy needs to assuage fears about his arm strength. If he cannot make all the NFL throws, McCoy could see his stock fall significantly.
Toby Gerhart, RB, Stanford No one denies Gerhart is tough, ...
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Jimmy Clausen can impress teams with his words, not his throws, at the Combine. Jimmy Clausen, QB, Notre Dame Clausen has been hyped as a possible top-10 pick. Even though he is not throwing at the Combine, he needs a strong appearance to be drafted that high. Right off the bat, he can allay concerns that he is under 6-2, which would hurt his draft status. Then, Clausen will get to sit down with NFL teams and prove himself in interviews. Any team interested in drafting Clausen in the first round will most likely schedule a longer interview with him after the Combine, but these initial meetings will give teams insight into Clausen's intelligence, communication skills and presence.
Levi Brown, QB, Troy University Brown might be the prospect most in need of a strong Combine performance. During the 2009 season, Brown created a lot of buzz among scouts because of his athleticism, strong arm and outstanding production. However, a disappointing week of practice at the Texas vs. the Nation game raised concerns about his ability to make the leap to the NFL and play in a traditional pro offense. Brown needs to show that his physical tools are as good as they look on film to convince teams he merits more than a late-round selection or free-agent signing.
Colt McCoy, QB, Texas After suffering a pinched nerve in the BCS championship game, McCoy supposedly wants to show his stuff at the Combine if he is 100 percent healthy. First, he will have to pass a physical and prove he is ready to throw. If he is healthy enough to work out, McCoy needs to assuage fears about his arm strength. If he cannot make all the NFL throws, McCoy could see his stock fall significantly.
Toby Gerhart, RB, Stanford No one denies Gerhart is tough, ...
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