admarc
April 25th, 2006, 11:40:08 PM
There were a few interesting notes in Pro Football Weekly's Draft insider (http://www.profootballweekly.com/PFW/NFLDraft/Draft+Insider/2006/wwhi042506.htm)today. It's a premium service, so I can't copy and paste, but here are the highlights:
There are several teams eyeing moving up into the back end of the first round to target offensive lineman. The Bills were listed as one of the teams with multiple mid round picks that may move up. Miami OT Eric Winston, Ohio State C Nick Mangold and Oklahoma OG Davin Josephn were listed as targets.
They listed some medical results that may effect some players:
Tennessee DB Jason Allen — possible degenerative hip condition, although some teams have cleared him.
Notre Dame TE Anthony Fasano — has a plate and screws in his back. He's played with it, but some teams think it will eventually be an issue.
USC QB Matt Leinart — left arm is a concern, still weaker in testing.
Auburn OT Marcus McNeill — Has a narrowing of the spine and a knee injury, but many teams have cleared him.
California OT Ryan O’Callaghan — Multiple shoulder injuries are a concern.
Florida State LB Ernie Sims — Suffered five concussions but ct scan showed no brain damage.
Penn State CB Alan Zemaitis — Structurally unsound in multiple places with shoulder and joint issues. Teams are taking him off their boards.
Character issues:
Wroten, no surprise and Jonathan Joseph may slip because of character issues. Joseph pissed some scouts off by going out to eat with Ko Simpson while his team mates worked out, then made them wait while he warmed up. He was suspended for 2 games in college.
On the rise:
Ohio State LB Bobby Carpenter (top 20 picks)
Hofstra OG Willie Colon (4)
Oregon QB Kellen Clemens (3)
Cal Poly DE-LB Chris Gocong (3)
Western Michigan WR-RS Greg Jennings (early 2)
Weber State OT Paul McQuistan (4)
Florida State WR-RS Willie Reid (3)
There are several teams eyeing moving up into the back end of the first round to target offensive lineman. The Bills were listed as one of the teams with multiple mid round picks that may move up. Miami OT Eric Winston, Ohio State C Nick Mangold and Oklahoma OG Davin Josephn were listed as targets.
They listed some medical results that may effect some players:
Tennessee DB Jason Allen — possible degenerative hip condition, although some teams have cleared him.
Notre Dame TE Anthony Fasano — has a plate and screws in his back. He's played with it, but some teams think it will eventually be an issue.
USC QB Matt Leinart — left arm is a concern, still weaker in testing.
Auburn OT Marcus McNeill — Has a narrowing of the spine and a knee injury, but many teams have cleared him.
California OT Ryan O’Callaghan — Multiple shoulder injuries are a concern.
Florida State LB Ernie Sims — Suffered five concussions but ct scan showed no brain damage.
Penn State CB Alan Zemaitis — Structurally unsound in multiple places with shoulder and joint issues. Teams are taking him off their boards.
Character issues:
Wroten, no surprise and Jonathan Joseph may slip because of character issues. Joseph pissed some scouts off by going out to eat with Ko Simpson while his team mates worked out, then made them wait while he warmed up. He was suspended for 2 games in college.
On the rise:
Ohio State LB Bobby Carpenter (top 20 picks)
Hofstra OG Willie Colon (4)
Oregon QB Kellen Clemens (3)
Cal Poly DE-LB Chris Gocong (3)
Western Michigan WR-RS Greg Jennings (early 2)
Weber State OT Paul McQuistan (4)
Florida State WR-RS Willie Reid (3)