NFL Mock 2010 Draft
03-15-2010
, 12:22 AM
Easy, tiger.
Round 2, Pick 47
Team WookDo, repping the Boys, selects Louisiana State University safety Chad Jones.
Yeah, son. Rep the big time.
A fringe 1st-2nd rounder on many current boards, Chad Jones is the last big-name safety prospect available, with a baller-ass combination of size and mobility. Guys were very excited about his combine. There's some concern about the top end of his coverage ability, but he's played very well in Baton Rouge despite limited starting experience. Has the tools and experience with free or strong roles, which is nice, since Dallas likes its safeties interchangeable.
Some might frown at our decision to trade up twice in two rounds, as conventional wisdom holds that down >> up in the NFL draft. In this case, with two very strong need + value picks sliding, and with a lot of untried picks on the roster from last year, these opportunities were too good to pass up. We'll see you in the sixth round if we don't trade up. Now debuting on the clock, the Carolina Panthers!
Round 2, Pick 47
Team WookDo, repping the Boys, selects Louisiana State University safety Chad Jones.
Yeah, son. Rep the big time.
A fringe 1st-2nd rounder on many current boards, Chad Jones is the last big-name safety prospect available, with a baller-ass combination of size and mobility. Guys were very excited about his combine. There's some concern about the top end of his coverage ability, but he's played very well in Baton Rouge despite limited starting experience. Has the tools and experience with free or strong roles, which is nice, since Dallas likes its safeties interchangeable.
Some might frown at our decision to trade up twice in two rounds, as conventional wisdom holds that down >> up in the NFL draft. In this case, with two very strong need + value picks sliding, and with a lot of untried picks on the roster from last year, these opportunities were too good to pass up. We'll see you in the sixth round if we don't trade up. Now debuting on the clock, the Carolina Panthers!
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Detroit Lions select...
Chris Cook, CB, Virginia
6'2" - 212 - 4.46 40
Yeah, another cornerback. Surely with these two 2nd round picks our problems at cornerback will be solved for years to come. Chris Cook is huge for the position and ran one of the fastest times at the combine, this after an impressive showing in the Senior Bowl. Like Patrick Robinson there is a bit of an injury history and academic problems. Again not sure if he's the best corner available but his size is intriguing.
Don't ask me why I keep taking ACC players.
Chris Cook, CB, Virginia
6'2" - 212 - 4.46 40
Yeah, another cornerback. Surely with these two 2nd round picks our problems at cornerback will be solved for years to come. Chris Cook is huge for the position and ran one of the fastest times at the combine, this after an impressive showing in the Senior Bowl. Like Patrick Robinson there is a bit of an injury history and academic problems. Again not sure if he's the best corner available but his size is intriguing.
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Read & React: A step slow reacting to the play if he doesn't see it coming. Keeps his head on a swivel and will sneak a peek at the quarterback. Isn't able to generate the quick burst to close on the ball -- has long legs and only marginal foot quickness. Allows too many easy receptions. Does not possess the second gear to catch up when beaten vertically.
Man Coverage: Good hands for press coverage. Provides a stout initial pop and has the flexibility to turn and run with receivers. Strong, active hands to keep the receiver close throughout the early route. Doesn't have the flexibility and quick feet to mirror receivers, but is faster than he looks and is able to cheat back to the ball.
Zone Coverage: High backpedal, but has a smooth enough swivel to change direction. Good vision and route recognition for zone coverage. Reads the passer to make up for his lack of preferred burst.
Closing/Recovery: Has only marginal burst to make up ground quickly, though he does have at least moderate straight-line speed. Locates the ball and takes proper angles. Quick hands and good hand-eye coordination to knock away passes. Good size, body control and timing to compete for jump balls. Good ball skills. Best when facing the quarterback and some will grade him as a potential safety.
Run Support: Good size and strength to fight through blocks and make tackles in run support, but has to show more consistency. Doesn't use his hands well enough to disengage and prefers to elude blocks. Questionable toughness for the transition to safety.
Tackling: Generally reliable drag-down tackler. Good strength and long arms for the wrap-up stop. Isn't the physical defender his size would indicate. Too often is the nail, rather than the hammer, catching the ballcarrier and hanging on rather than driving through the ballcarrier. Lowers his head, which can lead to missed tackles. Good hustle downfield.
Intangibles: Twice suspended for academics while at Virginia, missing the 2008 Gator Bowl at the end of the 2007 season and the entire 2008 season. Considered leaving early for the NFL draft, but instead returned and emerged as a team leader in 2009. Voted a team captain in '09.
Man Coverage: Good hands for press coverage. Provides a stout initial pop and has the flexibility to turn and run with receivers. Strong, active hands to keep the receiver close throughout the early route. Doesn't have the flexibility and quick feet to mirror receivers, but is faster than he looks and is able to cheat back to the ball.
Zone Coverage: High backpedal, but has a smooth enough swivel to change direction. Good vision and route recognition for zone coverage. Reads the passer to make up for his lack of preferred burst.
Closing/Recovery: Has only marginal burst to make up ground quickly, though he does have at least moderate straight-line speed. Locates the ball and takes proper angles. Quick hands and good hand-eye coordination to knock away passes. Good size, body control and timing to compete for jump balls. Good ball skills. Best when facing the quarterback and some will grade him as a potential safety.
Run Support: Good size and strength to fight through blocks and make tackles in run support, but has to show more consistency. Doesn't use his hands well enough to disengage and prefers to elude blocks. Questionable toughness for the transition to safety.
Tackling: Generally reliable drag-down tackler. Good strength and long arms for the wrap-up stop. Isn't the physical defender his size would indicate. Too often is the nail, rather than the hammer, catching the ballcarrier and hanging on rather than driving through the ballcarrier. Lowers his head, which can lead to missed tackles. Good hustle downfield.
Intangibles: Twice suspended for academics while at Virginia, missing the 2008 Gator Bowl at the end of the 2007 season and the entire 2008 season. Considered leaving early for the NFL draft, but instead returned and emerged as a team leader in 2009. Voted a team captain in '09.
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