Well, like I said, I was looking more for a WR and the Texans have Owen Daniels already. Trust me, it was between the two haha.
Tommy streeter might've been just as much of a shocker but he's also played wideout his entire career. He's nearly as tall as green and is faster.
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With the 38th pick in the 2012 "OFFICIAL" sr.com MOCK DRAFT, the Chicago Bearzzzz select..........(drum roll,please)
VINNY CURRY
DEFENSIVE END
MARSHALL UNIVERSITY
Lovie smith has made it a top priority in the windy city to add 3rd DE to rotate with julius peppers and Isreal Idonije. Vinny Curry will walk in with a reputation as the most accomplished pass rusher available if not the most complete DE in the entire draft.
Remarkably consistent, Curry has averaged nearly 11 sacks a season the last 3 years at marshall
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Curry improved on almost all of his numbers at Marshall's pro day. He ran a 4.64 and 4.69 in the 40-yard dash, telling those in attendance that he knew he was faster than the 4.9 time he ran in Indianapolis. Curry also produced very good results in the vertical jump (35") and bench press (28) after not lifting in Indianapolis because of a wrist injury. With a strong resume, including 22.0 tackles-for-loss and 11.0 sacks last year, and his strong workouts, it wouldn't be a shock to see Curry sneak into the initial 32 picks of the draft. - Dane Brugler, NFLDraftScout.com Full Vinny Curry News Wire
Overview
Curry's fantastic junior season (94 tackles, 18 tackles for loss, 12 sacks, 16 quarterback hurries) not only earned him first-team All-Conference USA in 2010, but also respect from NFL scouts, and with 11 more sacks as a senior, he showed he's capable of producing as a relentless pass rusher at the next level.
After a strong high school career, Curry went to Harmony Community School in Cincinnati to prep for college; he earned team MVP honors at Neptune High in 2006 and Harmony in 2007. He played only seven games as a true freshman (nine tackles), but showed real promise as an honorable-mention All-Conference USA starter in 2009 (59 tackles, 8.5 for loss, 3.5 sacks).
Despite his sack numbers, Curry lacks the bend and elite quickness to be a Pro Bowl pass rusher. He is more likely to add weight at the next level so he can play strong-side end or possibly even a five-technique if a 3-4 team projects him to be capable there. In any case, Curry's ability to work through blockers to the quarterback, hustle to the ball and strength at the point of attack gives him a chance to be an impact starter sooner than later.
Analysis
Pass rush: Relentless and strong off the edge as a pass rusher when fresh. Gets under the pads of tackles to bull rush them into the backfield. Gives second and third effort to reach the passer. Uses his hands to swim past linemen. Struggles to beat cut blocks with his hands. Inconsistent get-off, stands straight up into his blocker and does not shed later in games. Plays a bit out of control, loses his balance when trying to shake tackles. Challenge interior linemen with quickness and strong hands when lined up inside.
Run defense: Chase defender outside, has good closing speed and hustle to get to ballcarriers running to or away from him. Works through multiple blockers to get to the ball, or at least force plays to other defenders. May take a false step inside on zone reads, but generally stays at home to keep containment.
Explosion: Usually comes off the snap in a hurry and very strong from either side of the formation. May not beat NFL tackles as a pure speed rusher, but will challenge their upfield shoulder. Quick enough to take inside lane if tackle guesses on speed rush. His initial quickness lets up later in games.
Strength: Plays with intensity and a nice anchor even when giving up 40-50 pounds against most blockers. Shows pop as a bull rusher. Stands up well against the run when lined up at five-technique, but must prove he has the bulk and strength to handle NFL linemen one-on-one or double-teams before moving inside.
Tackling: Possesses NFL-caliber length and strength as a tackler. Makes backside plays with regularity when zone schemes leave him unblocked. Gives great effort, following the ball to either sideline no matter where he is lined up. Adds himself to piles as the third or fourth defender. Spins off piles inside and finds the ballcarrier to drag him down.
Intangibles: Team leader, younger players look up to him. Positive attitude in the locker room, works well with the media. Hustle on the field reflects work ethic off the field. No major off-field incidents. Could have entered the draft in 2011 as a potential top 100 pick, chose to return to "win a championship".
--Chad Reuter
2011 Season
Curry, the 2011 Conference USA Defensive Player of the Year, was in the running for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy (nation's best defensive player), the Chuck Bednarik Awards (nation's best defensive player) and Rotary Lombardi Awards (nation's best lineman) this season and ranks second nationally 21.5 tackles for loss, tied for third with six forced fumbles and is sixth with 11.0 sacks this season. He is also tied for second on the NCAA's active list for career tackles for loss with 48.0 and career sacks with 26.5 and is tied for seventh in career forced fumbles with nine. He earned National Defensive Player of the Week honors after the win over Rice and National Defensive Lineman honors after the win over Southern Miss. The 6-4 first-team All-C-USA selection has also been invited to the 2011 Senior Bowl.
2010 Season
Earned first-team All-Conference USA honors as a junior after leading all defensive linemen in the nation in tackles with 94 total stops (7.83 per game) and ranking fifth in the nation with 12 sacks (one per game average). His 18 tackles for loss also ranked second in C-USA and ranked among the top totals in the country. He led the nation in sacks and tackles for loss for much of the first half of the season before a knee injury limited him in the final four games. He was named a midseason first-team All-America by SI.com and a third-team mid-season All-America by Phil Steele … he also received post-season All-America mentions and was named to ESPN.com's Non-BCS AQ All-Conference team.
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How's a guy supposed to hope players falling to him around here?!
sorry, I thought that no one really minds given the frequent "i can't believe this guys is still available" posts. I really dont mean to take away any of the enjoyment for everybody else.
Besides, I already have my two primary targets in the draft now. I'd be set even if i don't make another pick for such a talented team.
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Nice. Was at the top of my list had I picked here.
would you believe that he was actually on my short list at 19?
Curry was more disruptive than Coples at the senior bowl in the passing game with 2 sacks and a tipped pass that was intercepted and doesnt have to come off of the field on early downs like some of the other top pass rushers. He can do it all. Thanks for the opportunity.
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With the 39th pick in the SR.com "Official" Mock Draft, the ST. LOUIS RAMS select...
LAVONTE DAVID, LB, NEBRASKA
Hardworking, fast-flowing, instinctual, productive competitor who will step right in and play the WILL position right next to James Laurinaitis. There were about 4 other players I considered with this spot, but Lavonte fits a big need for St. Louis (after losing Chris Chamberlain) and I feel he'll be a very productive player from Day 1. Excited he was still there.
St. Louis Rams
Mamba
Rd.
#
Pos.
Name
School
1
6
CB
Morris Claiborne
LSU
2
33
WR
Rueben Randle
LSU
2
39
LB
Lavonte David
Nebraska
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Read & React: Tough player with excellent instincts and quick reaction time, involves himself in many run and pass plays all over the field. Occasionally guesses, flying into holes instead of finding the ball then attacking it and leaving his area open to receivers and running lanes.
Run defense: Plays mostly in the box, flies through creases to wrap up the legs of backs trying to find a hole or attempting to get to the sideline. Despite his lack of size, attacks oncoming linemen with a punch or stiff-arm into their chest and makes tackles in the box with blockers on his back. Gives and gets the worst of collisions inside.
Pass defense: Strong in coverage, often used as the only linebacker on the field against spread defenses. Possesses the quickness to stay with running backs on wheel routes or trail across the middle. Stays with underneath routes while in zone, able to break up passes in front of receivers with front hand without interfering. Gives up size to most NFL-caliber tight ends and better backs separate during routes with length and strength. Bites on aggressive arrow routes, loses his balance when trying to change directions at times.
Tackling: Hustling chase tackler who hits the thighs and wraps up legs very effectively. Tries to strip the ball when tackle is secured, has good success even against tight ends. Bigger ballcarriers can stiff-arm him in the open field because of his lack of size and length, but it does not happen too often.
Pass Rush/Blitz: Explodes through creases to reach the passer, bringing down most with a strong hit. Also chases down quarterbacks escaping the pocket to rack up sacks. Rips off running back blocks to chase the passer but freezes too often when initially facing them, making him late to reach the ball. Intangibles: Good football work ethic and intelligence. Possesses strong character and humble attitude, called "coach's dream" by Nebraska head coach Bo Pelini.
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