SportingNews.com on DRC

[Rich Jr]

That does it for you? Really? You read one blurb from SportingNews and "that does it for you"?

If it is true I don't want him. If you do then that's you but I want football players, not athletes.

 

[StAndrew26]

This is from a website that has Ryan Clady going first overall in their mock. I can't believe I pay $4.99 a month for their draft "service."

Look, this is true. They also have Keith Rivers as the third best prospect on their board. But if we're going to draft this guy at #10, I wanna hear that he was kicking butt and taking names in the Ohio Valley Conference.

 

[SaintsJunkie]

I kinda agree, I get caught up in the sexy combine numbers and awesome senior bowl,

But at #10 If Mike Jenkins is there , he would be my choice, but so many cbs in this years draft,

Talib, thomas, joe porter someone will be there in the second, hope we get a DT

 

[Gumbo's Dad]

I am glad I don't have to make the decision. I want a corner in the first round, but I would be happy with either Leodis (because of his proven cover ability even though he has dropped INT's) or DRC because of his upside. If I had my druthers, it would be Leodis because to me he is less of a risk. That being said, it's all a risk. Hopefully the scouting department will look at film plus combine results and go from there. Mike Detillier had him listed as the #47 senior prospect in December before the senior bowl or his workouts. I wonder where Mike has him ranked now?

 

[David Robbins]

This guy comes from good stock. Antonio Cromartie anyone?

 

[saintsplaya]

6.89 in 60 meters isnt all that great. dev ran 6.72 as a sophomore. this guy is too raw for number 10 spot.

 

[Vega$$aint]

Let's see his cousin, Antonio Cromartie, pretty much played one year at florida state then spent his entire last year hurt with a knee injury. He still went in the first round and has been amazing ever since. Do you think charger fans were a little nervous about the pick?

Sometimes the best picks are the guys with the most talent and the least amount of experience. I will not be mad if we take DRC personally. I do think Mckelvin is the safer pick and I think Mckelvin is the better return man also.

eric

 

[DJonesFan30]

If you guys remember my boy David Jones, he is a similar prospect. Jones was a better football player than athlete, and dominated his league at CB. Apparantly from SN, Cromartie is the opposite, although the Senior Bowl proved otherwise. If Payton did not keep Jones, perhaps Cromartie is more of what he is looking for in a prospect, raw athlete that can be molded into a consistant shut down corner. Maybe Cromartie just took plays off in college where the stakes were not so high. If he can play with intensity on a big stage, I think he could be a great player in the NFL. What you guys think?

 

[Saint Droopy]

OK so the Sporting News says he's an athlete...

Here are scouting reports of a few CBs in this draft from Scouts INC... here are their weaknesses...

1.

Bounces around too much and footwork is inconsistent. Hasn't shown great upper body strength, doesn't use hands that well and gives away the inside too much. Though reads quarterback's eyes and consistently gets into position to make plays on the ball, lacks ideal ball skills and isn't a playmaker. Fills hard when reads run but doesn't shed blocks well and takes poor angles to the ball at times so doesn't offer much in run support. Charged with misdemeanor counts of disorderly conduct and opposing or obstructing an officer without violence during the 2007 off-season and South Florida suspended him indefinitely so character is a concern.

2.

Gambles too much in coverage. Generally plays fast but does not possess elite recovery speed. Thinks he can recover better than he actually does, which leads to too many big plays allowed (See: vs. Nebraska WR Maurice Purify in 2007). Footwork needs lots of polishing. For example; Kansas CB's use an open-hip stance with inside foot dropped when working in off-coverage. He comes out of that stance high and struggles to break on the ball in front of him quickly enough. Makes a lot of plays in run-support but doesn't love to mix it up. Lacks power as a hitter and more of a drag-down tackler.

3.

Doesn't have great size and is going to get pushed around at times. Can be overaggressive, is vulnerable to double moves and lacks the second gear to recover when gets caught out of position. At times looks like a sound open field tackler but lunges at ball carriers' feet and fails to wrap up at other times. Fractured right fibula in 2004, injured ankle in Chick fil-A Bowl at the end of the 2006 season, hindered by ankle injury during 2007 spring practices and durability is a concern.

4.

Relatively marginal instincts and anticipation...He doesn't have a lot of experience bumping at the line...Could do a better job in zone coverage...Too aggressive and plays a little out of control at times...Did not always play against elite competition.

5.

Played at a small school and there is some concern about ability to make the jump to the NFL. Doesn't have great bulk for frame and bigger receivers will have some success shielding him from the ball. Takes too long to open hips when forced to turn and run and lacks the second gear to recover once caught out of position. Hasn't great upper body strength, doesn't always use hands well and can take too long to shed blocks.

I'll let y'all figure out who's who... I'll be back later with the results

 

[TheDeparted]

I also completely agree he doesn't scream top 10 pick to me, but who really knows. If this kid can come in and dedicate himself then he might be worth it.

Hey we thought Jason David was worth 40 mil, what's there to lose

40? I thought his contract was for 16

 

[bsteele3]

This guy comes from good stock. Antonio Cromartie anyone?

It's not even the name. He was a Consensus FCS All-American. He dominated the FCS. The same FCS that beat #5 ranked Michigan. His sophmore year he allowed just 1.86 yards per pass attempt, the lowest total by a Division 1-AA defender in a season (broke Aeneas Williams record of 1.99 yards (on 58 throws)). The talent disparity isn't as great as it used to be.

In 44 games at Tennessee State, Rodgers-Cromartie started 39 times. He recorded 158 tackles (121 solo) with eight stops for losses of 30 yards, adding 14 more tackles on the kick-coverage units. He recovered four fumbles, returning one for a touchdown and blocked eight kicks. He deflected 26 passes and intercepted 11 others for 314 yards (28.5-yard average) in returns with four touchdowns.


Rodgers-Cromartie also had two receptions for 46 yards, two carries for 16 yards and six punt returns for 44 yards (7.3-yard average). He added 859 yards on 36 kickoff returns (23.9 avg). Of the 161 passes thrown into his territory, the opposition managed to catch just 55 balls (34.16 completion percentage) for 620 yards and three touchdowns. He allowed just 3.85 yards per pass attempt during his career with the Tigers.

There is risk involved with any pick. People say he's "raw," yet he possesses great technique and had very fluid hips.

edit: and I'll say that I don't really put much stock in what the Sporting News says.

 

[Jiva]

That does it for me. TeBucky Jones anyone?

Just as we all have differing opinions as posters, so do all the "Experts". Mel Kiper Jr. says if he had played at a big school, there would be no doubt about his abilities.
Are the comments in this article accurate? Probably to an extent, but it's all the writers opinion. It's silly to take one persons point of view and accept it as truth without seeking out other opinions and maybe even looking at him yourself.
I would be very happy drafting DRC, but I wouldn't be upset w/ McKelvin either. McKelvin has got some skills and more experience.

 

[WHODAT#1]

Draft DRC at 10... he Will be a great football player in the nfl

 

[Saint Droopy]

1. Mike Jenkins
2. Aqib Talib
3. Brandon Flowers
4. Leodis McKelvin
5. DRC

So looking at the weaknesses of the CBs I mentioned... I think DRC has the least amount of problems. I'm thiking they did this scouting report before the combine because a guy that runs 4.31 has to have SOME speed...