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January 7, 2008, 8:22 pm
Dorsey’s Knee Could Affect Draft Status
By Thayer Evans
Tags: Adrian Peterson, chop block, Gil Brandt, Glenn Dorsey, N.F.L. draft
NEW ORLEANS — While the senior Louisiana State defensive tackle Glenn Dorsey is seemingly the front-runner to be the first overall pick in April’s N.F.L. draft, his stock could be impacted by a right knee injury that he sustained earlier this season.
The 6-foot-2, 303-pound Dorsey strained the knee during an Oct. 20 game against Auburn after enduring a chop block and was hampered by it the rest of the season. Yet he still won Nagurski Award, Lombardi Award, Outland Trophy and Lott Award this season.
Gil Brandt, the former Dallas Cowboys executive and an analyst for nfl.com, said he expected Dorsey’s knee to be heavily scrutinized by N.F.L. team doctors at the N.F.L. combine in February.
http://thequad.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/01/07/dorseys-knee-could-affect-draft-status/
Brandt becomes yet another analyst who believes Dorsey may slide. I have had this feeling for a while and started to notice other prominent scouts and analysts suggest the same. Who knows in the end? But I think there's a possibility.
Consider that Miami runs a 3-4. Unless they plan to play Dorsey at end, they could take Chris Long (Howie's son). The Rams are on the board next and they struggled this year once they had so many injuries to their offensive line. Pace is not getting any younger so Jake Long could be the pick. Okay, let's assume that the Raiders win the toss for the #3 pick. There's no way that Al Davis passes on McFadden. At pick #4, I think the Falcons would select Matt Ryan (despite Falcons fans feelings on the matter) because they are looking to move on from the Michael Vick era. At #5, the Chiefs are in need of serious help on the offensive line if they want to see Larry Johnson play like the Johnson we had seen the previous two seasons. Ryan Clady could be the pick at #5. The Jets, another team that runs a 3-4 are up at #6 and could opt to take Vernon Gholston. The Patriots are at #7 and James Laurinaitis or Malcolm Jenkins could be the pick there. Both would fill a need so they could go with either.
It is at the Ravens pick that things would get intriguing. Obviously, the Ravens have no need for Dorsey. If the Pats were to take Laurinaitis, the Ravens are looking at a choice of Jenkins or a QB like Andre Woodson. But I think the Ravens could also be a strong trade possibility. We are #10 and could offer a third or fourth to move up. I think they would be willing to do it if only to burn Cincy who would be elated to have Dorsey fall to them at #9. Also, consider that if the Ravens move back, they are still likely to land the QB of their choice or Jenkins. Why? Because of the Saints moved up to #8 to take Dorsey, Cincy would likely to take Sedrick Ellis and the Ravens would still have a chance to grab either Woodson or Jenkins.
Also, there are some scouts who feel that Ellis is better than Dorsey and could end up jumping him by the time draft arrives. I KNOW THAT ALL OF THIS SEEMS A LITTLE FARFETCHED RIGHT NOW. But you cannot argue with the logic I presented and you have to also believe that where there is smoke, there is fire. Given that so many scouts have addressed the subject of Dorsey sliding, it could end up happening. Of course, Dorsey could wow teams in his interview, have an unbelievable performance at his personal workout and solidify his spot as a top 3 pick.
Dorsey’s Knee Could Affect Draft Status
By Thayer Evans
Tags: Adrian Peterson, chop block, Gil Brandt, Glenn Dorsey, N.F.L. draft
NEW ORLEANS — While the senior Louisiana State defensive tackle Glenn Dorsey is seemingly the front-runner to be the first overall pick in April’s N.F.L. draft, his stock could be impacted by a right knee injury that he sustained earlier this season.
The 6-foot-2, 303-pound Dorsey strained the knee during an Oct. 20 game against Auburn after enduring a chop block and was hampered by it the rest of the season. Yet he still won Nagurski Award, Lombardi Award, Outland Trophy and Lott Award this season.
Gil Brandt, the former Dallas Cowboys executive and an analyst for nfl.com, said he expected Dorsey’s knee to be heavily scrutinized by N.F.L. team doctors at the N.F.L. combine in February.
http://thequad.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/01/07/dorseys-knee-could-affect-draft-status/
Brandt becomes yet another analyst who believes Dorsey may slide. I have had this feeling for a while and started to notice other prominent scouts and analysts suggest the same. Who knows in the end? But I think there's a possibility.
Consider that Miami runs a 3-4. Unless they plan to play Dorsey at end, they could take Chris Long (Howie's son). The Rams are on the board next and they struggled this year once they had so many injuries to their offensive line. Pace is not getting any younger so Jake Long could be the pick. Okay, let's assume that the Raiders win the toss for the #3 pick. There's no way that Al Davis passes on McFadden. At pick #4, I think the Falcons would select Matt Ryan (despite Falcons fans feelings on the matter) because they are looking to move on from the Michael Vick era. At #5, the Chiefs are in need of serious help on the offensive line if they want to see Larry Johnson play like the Johnson we had seen the previous two seasons. Ryan Clady could be the pick at #5. The Jets, another team that runs a 3-4 are up at #6 and could opt to take Vernon Gholston. The Patriots are at #7 and James Laurinaitis or Malcolm Jenkins could be the pick there. Both would fill a need so they could go with either.
It is at the Ravens pick that things would get intriguing. Obviously, the Ravens have no need for Dorsey. If the Pats were to take Laurinaitis, the Ravens are looking at a choice of Jenkins or a QB like Andre Woodson. But I think the Ravens could also be a strong trade possibility. We are #10 and could offer a third or fourth to move up. I think they would be willing to do it if only to burn Cincy who would be elated to have Dorsey fall to them at #9. Also, consider that if the Ravens move back, they are still likely to land the QB of their choice or Jenkins. Why? Because of the Saints moved up to #8 to take Dorsey, Cincy would likely to take Sedrick Ellis and the Ravens would still have a chance to grab either Woodson or Jenkins.
Also, there are some scouts who feel that Ellis is better than Dorsey and could end up jumping him by the time draft arrives. I KNOW THAT ALL OF THIS SEEMS A LITTLE FARFETCHED RIGHT NOW. But you cannot argue with the logic I presented and you have to also believe that where there is smoke, there is fire. Given that so many scouts have addressed the subject of Dorsey sliding, it could end up happening. Of course, Dorsey could wow teams in his interview, have an unbelievable performance at his personal workout and solidify his spot as a top 3 pick.
