NFL Scouting Combine: Ingram's slow time no big deal; and other RB thoughts

Surely teh combine should record these times in full pads etc

Miami resigns Ronnie Brown to 1-2 year deal, drafts C Pouncey with 15th pick. Right now, no matter what RB comes to Miami, they will not thrive under this o-line. Since Miami isn’t expecting to re-sign Incognito, they should take a strong look at Pouncey.

There is no RB worth drafting in the 1st round beside Ingram, so let’s trade down or get a QB with that pick. We pick a QB in FA like McNabb or Palmer, keep Ronnie and Ricky, we have the D in place already. We are just a couple pieces short of being a playoff team. Lets face it if u don’t have that franchise QB, were just gonna be some mediocre team floating around the .500 mark.

There is no RB worth drafting in the 1st round beside Ingram, so let’s trade down or get a QB with that pick. We pick a QB in FA like McNabb or Palmer, keep Ronnie and Ricky, we have the D in place already. We are just a couple pieces short of being a playoff team. Lets face it if u don’t have that franchise QB, were just gonna be some mediocre team floating around the .500 mark.

Gabbert and Newton will be gone and thats not all bad. With Ponder’s stock rising and Kaepernick both there at fifteen we should grab one and dont look back. Forget Mallet, Forget Ingram.

If we drop down in the first round theres a possibility that Ponder and Kaepernick will still be there. If we get a second round pick and take Pouncey or Leshoure I’d be happy.

But I see five QBs going before we get to pick in the second IF we trade late into the second round. Stanzi will be available but I just dont think he’s any good.

Look, I know there are “red flags” around Mallett – and I think I could eveluate him myself if i had time to interview him and ask questions…. I don’t think its that freakin hard – but this front office just won’t take chances…. thus the selection of Long over Ryan… sure we had a need at both places – but franchise QB vs franchise LT ? Just showed their FEAR. Mallett is not a sure thing – and I would try to trade down a few slots and get him – but trading down is going to be very difficult this year. We can get a good RB later in the draft and resign Ronnie (or RW) for one more year Mallett has all the tools to be successful – he is HUGE in the pocket 6’6" and a half – (few batted balls people) has a great arm and is pretty accurate… did you see him throw at the combine ??? That’s why I dont like CAM by the way…If Mallett passes drug tests & you canfeel like he WANTS to play PRO football – (desire to improve) then you take him. He will be at least a little better than FLACCO – and that’s good enough to win a title.
this front office will NEVER get us a QB in rd#1 because they are protecting their own asses and not looking out for the good of the team…They need to WIN now – and thay won’t happen if we play a rookie QB (not 10 games)…so get ready for more “safe” slow draft picks…. I will beleive that we are getting SPEED when I freakin SEE IT – not one second before. thanks for NOTHING PARCELLS…YOU made us AVERAGE – that’s all.

No question about the physical tools but the attitude, commitment and drug allegations are a red flag to me.

first, resign Ronnie and Richie. Richie starts at C from day one.

second, unless Julio Jones or one of the top Qb’s falls to 15, trade down and pick up a 2nd rounder. hopefully we can stay in the 1st, but we may have to go with a 2nd and a 3rd. if we have a first, take BPA outside of DL or CB. 2nd round should go to one of the 2nd tier QBs Ponder, Locker, or Kaepernick. draft Derrick Locke with the 3rd round pick as a change of pace and KR.

give Henne a chance to prove himself early on and if he sucks, then get the rookie QB playing time and prepare for next season. Ponder may be the only other QB other than Gabbert that could come in and have success right away. his health is the real question though.

I think we can snag one of these guys in rounds 2-5 and be happy

Round 3 and an impressive back with a electric skill set plus good combine times PLUS two solid seasons actually playing football on a field.

is a beast. UConn, represent. I would love to bring him here.

If miami were to draft a qb, i would rather them trade down and get a 2nd round pickwhere they draft Ponder. Then in the 3rd round they draft ryan williams or jordan todman. I am not totally sold on Ingram, i mean there are good backs out there besides him and then miami can resign ronnie brown for 1-2 years. In the later rounds, miami focuses on the interior line. In the 5th round, watch out for this name (Ahmad Black) from Florida and I think he is a better SS than CLemons and Jones.

No, to Locke… he will fold into the fetal position upon getting tackled.

No, to Hunter… he’s a project like Hilliard.

Yes, to “you say” Helu… he’s got the more physical stature and athleticism to be the real deal.

Maybe, to Leshoure… he’s got the tangibles, but is more of a low 1st, high 2nd rounder.

Maybe, to Toddman… His 5’ 9" stature seems a bit questionable. May not last the pounding.

Yes, to Ingram… though he’s small, he makes up for it in power, burst and shiftiness. Combine him with Brown and the team will be beastly in the running game.

Lineman can be had in later rounds.

With 38 reps and a 10’ 6 vert…what a great pic that would be!
So:
Mallett @ 15

Marcus Cannon for G [at the #2 we are going to get.]

Rob Housler for our big TE at #3.

and Lockette down below for WR/KR

and I’d grab him.

But First needs first: Ponder, Kaepernick or Julio at 15..in that order of preference.
Pouncey or Leshoure if we get a second rounder. Best TE available, round three.
Todman in 4 if we dont get Leshoure.

If we dont pick up a QB in the first round or early second round it’ll be wait til next year
and we’re pretty sure to be in the running for the Luck lottery.

Derrick Locke. Even though he’s small he understands leverages and could block to. And like Matty said he can shift direction without slowing down. He has serious game speed with ankle breaking moves and soft hands. He Will be a dangerous play maker on the outside that will make ESPN highlights. I want Locke. Keep Ronnie and draft Locke.

What about trading down to recoup a second and if Ingram is still there take him first, ponder in the second, and lineman/receivers in the third and beyond.

He may be one of the first three QBs taken. I’m sure someone will spring for Newton and Gabbert but I’d just about bet that Ponder doesnt make it into the second round.

As much as we’re fixated on “we have to get faster” that doesn’t mean we should draw a line through a guy who promises to be an elite NFL running back.

Mark Ingram plays football fast and he plays it hard. Football is played in traffic with pads and people moving all over the place…the 40 is as unlike football as target shooting is like Afghanistan. Ingram’s attributes set him apart on the football field.

Mark Ingram will move the chains, he will score TDs and he will make the O-Line better just by being on the field. Our O-Line was beat to rat ##@# last year…it’s a better unit than it gets credit for.

What’s more Ingram will put butts in seats…he’s an every-down back who can run, catch and block…on top of that he’s tough as nails. He’ll generate lots of excitement and give Sparano exactly the type of back he’s always wanted…a guy who will play like Emmitt Smith.

None of the QBs in this draft are Matt Ryan (sure things) or even Sam Bradford. If we draft a QB he will sit regardless…this team needs to draft a player in the first round they can put on the field. Ingram is that kind of a player. The only other offensive tallent that could have his level of impact are the two WRs and theyr will both be gone by 15.

Very intetresting article in today’s Toronto Star about the myth of the 40-yeard dash.

http://www.thestar.com/sports/football/nfl/article/946369—the-false-economy-of-speed

You really expect us to look stuff up?