ArmyBengal Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 Discuss who we picked...WHODEY !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripes Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 A.J. Nicholson, OLB, FSUNot overly familiar with this guy, but I have heard his name mentioned among potential sleepers. Looks like a good pick to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJ29 Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 HELLS YEAH!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazkal Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 Well I guess a UFA TE will be fine o_OIs omar still on the freaking board? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DontPushMe Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 Theres a name for you guys. Looks like we've found Odell's backup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whur CHad At? Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 Finally a good pick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurgan74 Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 Great talent...major character question/ He was suspended for this years's Orange Bowl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AGrizzlyBaer Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 solid if he stays in line. had some off the field issues at fsu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schweinhart Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 Wow...great player. Pretty sure the sexual assault charges were all dropped. Just so long as he's not another Mondre Dickerson, this is a monstrous move. The Bengals needed MLB depth and Nicholson is also suited to play inside next to MLB in 3-4 looks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whur CHad At? Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 Hopefully Marvin can keep him in check...although he couldn't do that for Henry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShulaSteakhouse Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 Potential replacement for Simmons or to take Landon's backup spot.He's a good cover LB so he'll be an OLB here, but could play in or outside.Huge upside - nice #'s last year - all over the field type who can tackle and cover, despite not having blazing speed (but good for a LB).Potential starter. Classic Marvin high-to-moderate risk, high reward pick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lando griffin Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 I've watched him before against BC, had two interceptions, looked like he had fluid hips, long arms, a good build and pretty fast....would have gone much higher if didn't beat his girlfriend or whatever he did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTG Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 He's an OLB, and I heard he ran a 4.87 40 at the combine.... I mean, that is really slow. I know he can play, but are they planning on moving him inside or what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJ29 Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 I've watched the guy for 4 years, and I couldn't be more excited.He has a bad 40 time, but you would have no idea if you were watching him play. He flys around the field, makes tons of plays, and hits like a maniac. I am absofrigginlutely pumped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted April 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 Don't know much about him, but was wondering how long it would take Marvin to pull the trigger on a Linebacker !!!WHODEY !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdwardG Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 He is definitely talented at getting arrested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lando griffin Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 Hate to bring up the 3-4 thing again, but I think theres no doubt we're going to incorporate more and more each season we add the right players. Peko is said to be a potential 3-4 nose, and now we added another potentially solid, big, hard-hitting LB....too bad we didnt get Lawson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cincy9275 Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 this guy is a hell of a player bad workout and character issues are why he is a second day pick this guy has the potential to be a starter and maybe even a pro bowler. but will he be a problem like henrey(i hope not )a very good pick this late could be a real steal . there were even saying this guy was the one of the top lb's in college last season some even put him on the same level as aj hawk .being a buckeye fan i think there were none close to aj hawk . but that is what alot of people were saying about him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whur CHad At? Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 He is faster than Brian Simmons that is all I have to say.He and Henry have a lot in Commmon, except for the Marijuana part Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPalmer9 Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 He is definitely talented at getting arrested.Maybe he can use some of that talent and have the charges dropped Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShulaSteakhouse Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 He is definitely talented at getting arrested.Lol, which didn't stop him from getting NINETEEN tackles in one game vs. Boston College (and 2 INT's).His arrests were for DUI and resisting arrest - not sure what else. But they hardly sound like hardened criminal activities - I assume there'll be a short leash with him here, I don't have problems with picks like this in the 5-7th rounds.This guy is a potential starter, and allows them to use Pollock as a DE more often. Day two is turning out to be much better than day one.Every single guy drafted thus far should have no problem making the roster, and contributing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJ29 Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 Hate to bring up the 3-4 thing again, but I think theres no doubt we're going to incorporate more and more each season we add the right players. Peko is said to be a potential 3-4 nose, and now we added another potentially solid, big, hard-hitting LB....too bad we didnt get Lawson.Well, just looking at the last 3 picks, I'm pretty sure that some 3-4 will eventually be incorporated this season.Frostee's ideal fit is as a 3-4 rush end.Peko's ideal fit is as a 3-4 nose tackle.A.J.'s ideal fit is as a 3-4 inside linebacker.I've always been against the move to a 3-4, but with every pick it's looking more likely. I don't think that we'll see a full-time move to the 3-4, but I think Marvin is acquiringg players that fit well in the 3-4, so that the team has the flexibility to run it if they so choose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazkal Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 Hate to bring up the 3-4 thing again, but I think theres no doubt we're going to incorporate more and more each season we add the right players. Peko is said to be a potential 3-4 nose, and now we added another potentially solid, big, hard-hitting LB....too bad we didnt get Lawson.from my take is 4-3 with being able switch too 3-4 with keeping every one in mybe they'll move too 3-4 in few years but doubt it happens this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShulaSteakhouse Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 So whatever happened with this situation:?AJ Nicholson suspended; rape allegedA story in the online editions of today's Tallahassee Democrat indicates that Florida State senior linebacker and Butkus award semi-finalist AJ Nicholson has been suspended from the team and sent home from Orange Bowl preparations in Miami. Nicholson was FSU's leading tackler this season and widely regarded as a quality NFL prospect at outside linebacker. Head coach Bobby Bowden had little to say about the suspension other than this: "A.J. will be sent home and suspended from this ballgame for violating a team rule and policy. That's about all I will say about it."This action coincides with an allegation of sexual assault by Nicholson made by a woman at the Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa. The accusations remain under investigation today according to reports in the Miami Herald. The Diplomat is Florida State's team headquarters during their stay in Miami. Nicholson has a history of off-the-field trouble, beginning with his pleading no contest to his DUI arrest last February and an incident in June with Tallahassee police that led to a dropped charge of resisting arrest.Police in Miami had this to say about the incident:"Around 3 o'clock in the morning we received a phone call froma 19-year-old female. She called (to report) that allegedly she had been sexually assaulted by a player from FSU. He was later identified as A.J. Nicholson," said Hollywood Police Det. Carlos Negron. "He has been cooperative with the detectives. He came here, gave a statement, and he was released."The detective later confirmed that any charges filed against Nicholson would be for sexual assault.Nicholson has really shot himself in the foot with a third incident like this. The rape charge, if it is forthcoming, would be a serious scar on an already questionable history. He will certainly see his NFL Draft stock affected negatively because of undeniably obvious character issues. I can't imagine many NFL teams are going to risk money on a guy like this on the first day of the draft. Nicholson remains on six months probabtion stemming from the DUI, which dates to August. Presumably this would have an affect on the length and severity of his punishment. Bowden did the right thing in suspending him, there can be no more extra chances for a guy who has blown so many already. This sort of behavior cannot be tolerated, and has to be dealt with properly.Buster Davis will move to outside linebacker from his Mike spot and take over Nicholson's role opposite Ernie Sims, while senior Sam McGrew will move to middle linebacker in the Noles base 4-3 alignment. McGrew is an experienced vet, but moving Davis to the outside seems like a strange move. He is without question the slowest of the three starters at linebacker, I would expect that freshman Derek Nicholson (AJ's brother), Geno Hayes and Lawerence Timmons will see alot of action in the Seminoles' "Buck" third down package which is basically a 3-4, and in obvious passing situations.UPDATE: Here is a video link to a news report about the incident. This is going to be very damaging for the team, the program and the university. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengalbob Posted April 30, 2006 Report Share Posted April 30, 2006 He's an OLB, and I heard he ran a 4.87 40 at the combine.... I mean, that is really slow. I know he can play, but are they planning on moving him inside or what?From Gill Brandt's write up on NFL.com:"A.J. Nicholson, Florida State (6-0¾, 252; 4.90)He worked out at the Combine, where he twice ran the 40 in 4.90 seconds. He also ran the short shuttle in 4.43 and the three-cone drill in 7.37. In addition, he had a 9-foot-8 broad jump. At Florida State's Pro Day on March 16, he ran his 40s faster (4.77, 4.78) and had a 33-inch vertical jump. One reason for the faster times was that he dropped his weight from 252 to 242. He does a good job in coverage and led his team in tackles in 2004. He has had some off-the-field problems." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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