HoosierCat Posted May 10, 2014 Report Share Posted May 10, 2014 With their sixth-round comp pick the Bengals select Marquis Flowers, LB, Arizona. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted May 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2014 STRENGTHS Excellent timed speed and explosiveness -- clocked a 4.51-second 40 and 37 1/2-inch vertical jump at his pro day. Is tough and will battle through injuries, finishing 2012 season with a shoulder injury and 2013 with a spatted right ankle that noticeably affecting his movement. Solid tackle production -- has great range, is around the ball a lot and can track down speed backs. Good recovery speed (when out of position).WEAKNESSES Has a lean build and could use additional bulk. Lacks physicality and plays small. Does not play to his timed speed. Average instincts. Lacks a plan as a blitzer/edge rusher and gets overwhelmed and engulfed by bigger bodies. Struggles with adjustments, and overall work ethic has considerable room for improvement. Did not play on special teams. Can be too chirpy when concentration is needed.DRAFT PROJECTION Priority free agentBOTTOM LINE An overgrown box safety, Flowers converted to "Sam" linebacker as a junior and possesses intriguing measurables to warrant interest as a developmental, fast-flowing linebacker prospect. Has clear make-it athletic traits but must learn what it means to be a pro to earn a roster spot.-Nolan Nawrocki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazkal Posted May 10, 2014 Report Share Posted May 10, 2014 Abit undersized seems like he'll just be Special Teams & depth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted May 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2014 It's round 7. Everyone is a project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingwilly Posted May 10, 2014 Report Share Posted May 10, 2014 Not a bad skillset but into a group with lots of depth. This late, you take guys who can compete but maybe are missing a component or two. Would have preferred a WR here, maybe Ldamien Washington from Mizzou. Still a couple picks to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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