Before we were inundated with Joey Porter venom, this blog was busy breaking down the talent at the Senior Bowl, courtesy aspiring NFL scout Chris Cordero of Miami.
Cordero was a huge hit in my opinion and I hope you agree.
He scouted and sent abbreviated reports for OLBs, ILBs, WRs-TEs, and FS. And yet something out there continues to suggest the Dolphins may look at filling their RG position.
Donald Thomas faded badly at year's end. Nate Garner was a surprise but he seems better suited as the swing G-T than the fulltime starter. So it is possible the Dolphins look at their interior line to fill the last remaining gap of their $156 million offensive line.
Therefore, today we give you a look at the interior offensive linemen Cordero saw at the Senior Bowl:
1. Mike Iupati - 6-5, 325 lbs - Idaho
Team Numbers: Idaho was 45th (out of 120 in the country) in rushing offense; 12th in passing in NCAA Division 1-A (it will ALWAYS be Divison 1-A to me)
Strengths:
-Massive man with long arms and great natural athleticism that have some thinking he can play Offensive Tackle
-Powerful and Nasty - does not stop until the whistle blows and put more than a few guys on their rear like Michael Neal of Purdue and D'Anthony Smith of Lousisiana Tech
-Has a great work ethic and always give maximum effort
-Locks on to a defender and his long arms and strong hands make it difficult for them to get off his block
-Has a quick first snap and very good lateral quickness - is able to get to the 2nd level on his blocks; and also pulls well
Weaknesses:
-As a guard - he has few weaknesses; his technique can get inconsistent
-Tried at tackle - and needs work there as it is not natural for him - yet....
-English is 2nd language - but you could see him yukking it up with some of the other OL and communication shouldn't be an issue
Overall Analysis:
It is rare that you find Offensive Guards that you would take in the 1st Round - but this guy is special. Seeing all the money invested in the Offensive Line; I highly doubt that the Dolphins would select him - even in a scenario where they trade down from the #12 pick. He will be dominant, and I find it hard to say about college Offensive Linemen; but with his natural tools and work ethic, don't doubt this guy. With proper coaching could be a very good NFL tackle - but I wouldn't move him out of the Interior.
2. Vladimir Ducasse - 6-5, 326 lbs - Massachussetts
Team Numbers: Massachussetts was 44th (out of 120 in the country) in rushing offense; 29th in passing in NCAA Division 1-AA (again, I'm not down with the FCS title)
Strengths:
-Another massive human being (notice a theme here?) has long arms and a strong base to anchor against defenders.
-Very nimble and agile for his size; shows good footwork.
-Is quick off the snap (someone pointed out that it looks like he is jumping the snap - but don't only defenders jump the snap?).
-Very good, explosive first step when run blocking.
-When he locks on a defender and gets his hands on them - is dominant.
-Aggressive, tough and wants to succeed.
Weaknesses:
-Played against a lower level of competition and could need time to adjust to speed and power (this showed some in the practices).
-Needs work on his technique due to lack of experience.
-Gets too upright at times at the snap and allows defenders to get into him.
-Played mostly Left Tackle in college; but will still struggle some against speed rushers.
Overall Analysis:
Keeps on moving up draft boards, some have him in the 2nd - but I see him as a 3rd-4th Rounder; but could also see him going earlier than that to a team that needs OLine help. Would be a good value in the 4th for the Dolphins and help solidify the guard position. Most of his weaknesses are technical and can be corrected with good coaching - has answered some questions against how he would handle better competition at these practices. Another player who seeked out coaching and seemed to improve as the practices went along.
3. John Jerry - 6-5, 332 lbs - Mississippi
Team Numbers: Mississippi was 32nd in rushing offense; 57th in passing in NCAA Division 1-A
Strengths:
-Another huge individual with long arms and a wide body; would block out the sun - but Terrence Cody did that in these practices.
-Has terrific strength at the Point of Attack and will knock defenders back at the snap with his initial punch.
-Gets good extension and drive on his blocks.
-Moves decently in space and can get around and pull for the most part.
-Had MANY a pancake block in these practices.
-Did a good job of letting the speed rushers come to him when lined up at Offensive Tackle.
Weaknesses:
-Has had conditioning issues and tires out occasionally (has improved as he weighed 350lbs at the start of the season).
-Is not as quick or agile as the two above prospects.
-Trouble moving laterally.
-Lunged at some blockers allowing defenders to get by him; leaned into his blocks occasionally.
Overall Analysis:
Another player that will move up draft boards after this week. I see him going about the same as Ducasse; 3rd-4th Round - but again wouldn't be surprised if he went earlier than that as Offensive Line is such a difficult position to fill and guage in the NFL. The Dolphins took a liking to him - as Mando mentioned - and if he is there in the 4th, don't be surprised to hear his name called by them. If he keeps his weight under control he could be very good.
HONORABLE MENTION: The Offensive Tackle position was rather weak in the Senior Bowl with Ciron Black of LSU and Selvish Capers of West Virginia looking good for 3 plays and then terrible the next. Matt Tennant, Center out of Boston College is tough and mean but a little light for the style of offense the Dolphins run. Mike Johnson out of Alabama might have been the next best interior prospect and helped pave the way for Heisman winner Mark Ingram - he also has an intimidating presence. The other linemen were rather non-descript, with a lot of them changing positions from what they played in college.
I'll remember that my friend :)
Posted by: I AM ALWAYS RIGHT!! | February 04, 2010 at 07:49 PM
I am real..I AM...
now that i can post in blue that is the only way i will post.
The worst part is that some jackass with about 10 alias's has us i here not knowning if the person where posting to is a real person or the figment of some sick'os imagination
Posted by: kris | February 04, 2010 at 07:50 PM
Lol fake bobbyd12, sue away dumb FU"K, in fact call ur lawyer tommorrow and tell him so he can laugh at you... He will explain Federal Law, which I know a little about and u have ZERO privacy when u post and ur IP Address is public record...tell him how ur impersonating someone else and ur private information will be posted on the web...he will laugh u out of his office..so again, try me as"hole and post under my name again, I'll put up ur personal info all over this f'u''c"n blog, you, ur relatives, ur parents, ur address, ur phone #s your whole personal life...so use my Fuc"n name again as"hole and I'm putting ur whole miserable life for everyone to know
Posted by: bobbyd12 | February 04, 2010 at 07:52 PM
But if I was to Guess I'd almost swear that It's Aloco.......And stop the madness is also our lil friend from pennsylvania....But I might be wrong.....
Posted by: cuban menace | February 04, 2010 at 07:55 PM
In fact, I bet alot of people will enjoy knowing who you are, Fuc"n little punk AS"hole...
Posted by: bobbyd12 | February 04, 2010 at 07:55 PM
Schizophrenia?
CM, It sounds like his(ALoco)Sense of humor....
Posted by: Po White Trash | February 04, 2010 at 08:00 PM
bobbyd12,
you have only made it easier for this loser to get at you next time...
Do you really want everyone to know it bothers you this much?
chill
Posted by: kris | February 04, 2010 at 08:01 PM
I Hear that the Sun Sentinal is having problems with there blog so I guess we get the riff-Raft.....
Posted by: cuban menace | February 04, 2010 at 08:01 PM
Oh well...
What r ya gonna do?
I'll have a beer.
Posted by: Po White Trash | February 04, 2010 at 08:03 PM
Post in blue Bobby.....
Posted by: cuban menace | February 04, 2010 at 08:03 PM
thanks for the enlightenment Cuban. I shall only post in blue going forward. Ya'll have a good night. I got to watch O'Rielly.
Posted by: Mr. Miyagi | February 04, 2010 at 08:03 PM
OHHHHH TN, You right Winger you.... Enjoy...
Posted by: cuban menace | February 04, 2010 at 08:05 PM
If there's a next time Kris, his personal info gets posted on this blog...guaranteed his smart as" won't think it's so funny
Posted by: bobbyd12 | February 04, 2010 at 08:06 PM
Funny...
I've never had a problem with name theft.
No one wants to be Po white trash.
I am that by birth.
Posted by: Po White Trash | February 04, 2010 at 08:06 PM
O'Rielly is better than Beck at least.
Posted by: Po White Trash | February 04, 2010 at 08:07 PM
Sorry Tenn, That should have reed "You Right ringer you"...
Posted by: cuban menace | February 04, 2010 at 08:07 PM
That ain't sayin much though...
Posted by: Po White Trash | February 04, 2010 at 08:08 PM
There Both Hilarious if you ask me....In a not funny way...
Posted by: cuban menace | February 04, 2010 at 08:09 PM
CM, Blue Dog Conservative actually. O'Rielly is a libertaian and Beck is just "intellectual" entertainment. LOL
Posted by: Mr. Miyagi | February 04, 2010 at 08:09 PM
I try and keep my politics out of this blog, I’m what you would call....
To the center.
Posted by: Po White Trash | February 04, 2010 at 08:11 PM
Blue dog I get.
Posted by: Po White Trash | February 04, 2010 at 08:11 PM
TN,
I thought you were alright untill the O'really comment. Now i will have to re-exam everything you say...
Kiddng TN
Posted by: kris | February 04, 2010 at 08:12 PM
Libertarian I respect, at least there is a consistency there.
Posted by: Po White Trash | February 04, 2010 at 08:12 PM
sorry guys... meant to say
Blue Blog conservative.
Where is my NJ Stalker when I need him?
Posted by: Mr. Miyagi | February 04, 2010 at 08:13 PM
Tenn,Beck INTELLECTAUL?????? LAMFAO..... The guys so far right.... Oh never mind this is a football blog.....
Posted by: cuban menace | February 04, 2010 at 08:14 PM
CM, I put intellectual in quotes as a pun. Beck is a nut, but, funny. O'Rielly sucks tonight.
Posted by: Mr. Miyagi | February 04, 2010 at 08:17 PM
Let that dog lay CM, no Resolution there...
God bless America!!!!
Posted by: Po White Trash | February 04, 2010 at 08:17 PM
OK.....Then that's good....
Posted by: cuban menace | February 04, 2010 at 08:19 PM
what is LAMFAO? I understand all the letters but the first A.
Posted by: Mr. Miyagi | February 04, 2010 at 08:20 PM
If it’s possible CM……
I Like ya even more.
Posted by: Po White Trash | February 04, 2010 at 08:20 PM
A =augh
Posted by: Po White Trash | February 04, 2010 at 08:22 PM
alrighty then....
Posted by: Mr. Miyagi | February 04, 2010 at 08:24 PM
What is the average age on this blog?
Sometimes I think the collective IQ is around room temperature.
Posted by: Mr. Miyagi | February 04, 2010 at 08:25 PM
Enjoy the show TN.
Posted by: Po White Trash | February 04, 2010 at 08:25 PM
TYPO, TENN.....Should have been the patented NJ PHIN FAN "LMFAO" Not lamfao.... my bad.... was a VERY BAD DAY......
Posted by: cuban menace | February 04, 2010 at 08:26 PM
po , what up w/ fas ?
Posted by: GOpats | February 04, 2010 at 08:26 PM
44 bro......
Posted by: cuban menace | February 04, 2010 at 08:28 PM
Whats age got ta do with it. LOL
Young at heart. Old of Body.
Posted by: Po White Trash | February 04, 2010 at 08:29 PM
NYPD since 93......
Posted by: cuban menace | February 04, 2010 at 08:29 PM
DAMN GOpats!
Why you wanna bring that sh*t up!
Posted by: Po White Trash | February 04, 2010 at 08:29 PM
since 93........
Posted by: GOpats | February 04, 2010 at 08:30 PM
Broncos receiver Brandon Marshall wants to stay in Denver according to PFT.com
Posted by: bobbyd12 | February 04, 2010 at 08:31 PM
38 CM.
A cop? Never would of guessed.
Posted by: Po White Trash | February 04, 2010 at 08:31 PM
today was the day many people were waiting for ,every thing was down .
Posted by: GOpats | February 04, 2010 at 08:33 PM
Been 17 LONG years, as you can imagine.....
Posted by: cuban menace | February 04, 2010 at 08:33 PM
cuban .....17 years in jail ?
Posted by: GOpats | February 04, 2010 at 08:33 PM
GOpats,
Bought TYH today, @ 118
Banks are still a good buy.
Posted by: Po White Trash | February 04, 2010 at 08:34 PM
LOL AT GOPats....
Posted by: cuban menace | February 04, 2010 at 08:35 PM
CM,
You go dog...
Would not want that Gig.
Posted by: Po White Trash | February 04, 2010 at 08:36 PM
Would like carring a gun though..
Glock!
Posted by: Po White Trash | February 04, 2010 at 08:36 PM
Carrying
Posted by: Po White Trash | February 04, 2010 at 08:37 PM
no way , faz was up 2.47 ,it's amazing .on friday the scary people will run for the exit ,tyh is going to be bad ,watch .
Posted by: GOpats | February 04, 2010 at 08:38 PM
7% down now
Posted by: Po White Trash | February 04, 2010 at 08:38 PM
this week is done , no one will buy any thing on friday to see the damage ,meanwhile the shorts are on .
Posted by: GOpats | February 04, 2010 at 08:40 PM
PO, I'am station in Brooklyn, Cooney Islasnd to be exact, I'Am looking forward to Rex(Two ton)Ryan to challange K obiashi for the new hot dog eating Winner in July.......He is a fat Ba$tard)(Ryan not Kobiashi)....
Posted by: cuban menace | February 04, 2010 at 08:40 PM
Tech will rebound, its a good price.
Thought about FAZ @ 18 and change,
Always the Optimist though.
Did not see today comming.
G.DAMN Europe!
Posted by: Po White Trash | February 04, 2010 at 08:42 PM
CM Dude,
Not a fan of mankind, to tempting to shoot!
Ya got balls or a death wish, one of the 2...
Maybe both.
Posted by: Po White Trash | February 04, 2010 at 08:44 PM
you can short any thing and make money seems like last 2 weeks but today was the day .
the europe problems will not go away soon enough , there for ...shorts .
Posted by: GOpats | February 04, 2010 at 08:45 PM
Did not think about that GO....
You maken more $ than I....
Posted by: Po White Trash | February 04, 2010 at 08:46 PM
cuban , i agree w/ you on rex bastardo .
Posted by: GOpats | February 04, 2010 at 08:46 PM