HoosierCat Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 9 picks to go... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted May 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 S Josh Shaw, USC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted May 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 ANALYSISSTRENGTHS Played cornerback and safety at USC. Has above-average size for the cornerback position. Shows some short-area foot quickness and balance in coverage. Attacks the ball on underneath routes with aggressive swipes to disrupt. Can mirror and bring down runners in open space. Disruptive in press coverage. Gets from high to low quickly as a safety. Scouts say he will benefit greatly with more technique and film work in an NFL building.WEAKNESSES Hips too tight to turn and accelerate when beaten off line of scrimmage. Top-end speed concerning as a cornerback. Problematic lapses in assignments that lead to wide-open receivers. Not a physical, downhill tackler and play strength needs improvement. Has a habit of rerouting downfield in off coverage, which will turn into penalties in NFL. Struggled to keep Stanford WR Ty Montgomery in front of him as a cornerback. Opens hips too quickly in coverage and doesn't have twitch to burst back upfield. Struggles to find and track ball consistently. Suspended early in 2014 after it was discovered he suffered ankle injuries after jumping from second story while evading police, rather than in an attempt to save drowning nephew as he originally claimed.DRAFT PROJECTION Round 5 or 6SOURCES TELL US "I know about the issues he had this year, but I did plenty of background work on Shaw and I had no problem giving him a passing character grade when I turned in my report." -- NFC North area scoutBOTTOM LINE While Shaw played boundary corner, slot corner and safety at USC, concerns over his athleticism and speed could limit him to zone-cornerback status as a pro. Shaw seems to go along for the ride while on field rather than operate with a voracious appetite to make plays. He's not physical enough to play in the box, so he will likely have to be a Cover-2 cornerback or free safety as a pro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted May 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 STRENGTHS WEAKNESSESSTRENGTHS: Possesses a muscled-up frame that makes him look like a safety but given the NFL's recent love affair with bigger cornerbacks, he could remain on the perimeter. He has quick feet and fluid hips to change directions.Shaw possesses terrific football intelligence, which is demonstrated not only with his ability to shuffle from corner to either of the safety position but in the closing burst he shows once the ball has been thrown. Shaw is rarely fooled in coverage and rips at the ball as it arrives. He is a reliable, consistent tackler.WEAKNESSES: All questions begin with the dramatic story that unfolded last summer and made national news, only to later turn out to be false. NFL teams will want to see the results of the investigation, and pre-draft interviews will be critical.On the field, the primary question is about Shaw's straight-line speed and which position he fits best at. Hasn't yet proven to be the intimidating hitter that his frame suggests.--Rob Rang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volcom69 Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 Probably more of a safety don't know much about him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted May 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=83tqos69H3s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingwilly Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 Solid pick. Depth / ST contributor.Saw lots of him out on west coast schedule games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottishbengal Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 Hoping that working within a pro environment will help him along Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted May 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2417813-br-nfl-draft-400-top-safeties/page/22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted May 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 @pauldehnerjr: This could be one of those where Darrin Simmons will be smiling as Shaw comes in with a history of great play on special teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJJackson Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 I like everything about this pickIn round 4 you want a player with the possibility of starting, but you know there's gonna be some warts. He has tremendous size, speed, and strength for either the cb or fs spot, has experience in a major conference playing against top flight PAC10 competition, is said to possess enormous football intelligence, and really the only wart is the jumping off the balcony fiasco. 6'0" 201lbs 4.45 speed 26 bench reps (3 more than our first rd OT) with his experience and football savvy?Versatility to play CB or FS?IN ROUND 4?YES PLEASE/>http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1737241/josh-shaw/>http://www.nfl.com/draft/2015/profiles/josh-shaw?id=2552259 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJJackson Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 oh lord and he is a special teams demon too?*happydance* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsbengalsbucks Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 4 good picks in a row whoopee!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted May 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 @pauldehnerjr: Vance Joseph says in mind of ST coordinator Darrin Simmons, Josh Shaw was the best gunner in the whole draft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJJackson Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 I LOVE ME SOME GUNNERSLOOKTOTHELEFT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COB Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 He can lifeguard at Mike's pool this summer, make a little extra cash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJJackson Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 My second favorite pick of this draft (after Dawson) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsbengalsbucks Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 My second favorite pick of this draft (after Dawson)My third after Alford and Dawson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJJackson Posted May 4, 2015 Report Share Posted May 4, 2015 wootAlford (who I need to start calling "Buh-Bye Tate") is my third favorite, so we kinda sorta agree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsbengalsbucks Posted May 7, 2015 Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 Just read Hobson's fluff piece on this kid. He sounds like a hard worker. I still wish he was slotted to be the FS next season, but having him learn at CB this season doesn't mean he wont move to FS next.I'd like to see him groomed to be the guy that covers TE's for us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volcom69 Posted May 7, 2015 Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 He still might be moved to safety time will tell how he does at corner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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