Round 6 (189): Brian Parker II, OL, Duke

[HoosierCat]

Our original 6. 

[ArmyBengal]

With their late round pick the Bengals select Shitty McShitbag and was the football team urinal cleaner at the university of mother Mary of the blind.

[Stripes]

They've already taken the obligatory receiver. This is about time for the obligatory back-of-roster corner that gets a little bit of camp buzz, feels like good depth, then when he finally plays he's terrible.

[HoosierCat]

EXCELLENT pick. Tremendous value here. OT/C. 

[HoosierCat]

Z…

Tackle-to-center prospect with well-composed frame, good body control and sound technique. Parker consistently centers his blocks and operates with inside hands/good grip strength. He gets to his landmarks under control as a move blocker, has average drive strength on gap-scheme blocks and constantly covers his target. His underhook punch has some pepper to it, but below-average length makes timing and anchor essential. He plays with a quality mirror and clearly sees rush games. Parker’s measurables are average but he plays like a future starting center with guard flexibility.

Strengths

Should offer immediate C/G roster flexibility.

Plays with inside hands and grip strength to latch in.

Effective landmarks and timing on cut-offs and climbs.

Finds center of block fits using footwork and subtle adjustments.

Movements in pass/run are very controlled and balanced.

Throws underhook punch with good force.

Redirects weight to maintain a fluid protection mirror.

Sees rush games developing and quickly responds.

Weaknesses

Average mass and play strength along the interior.

Can be beaten by long defenders.

Pushes as drive blocker but lacks drive power in his lowers.

Average depth of anchor against power.

Will have to quicken his punch pace due to lack of length.

Average recovery and redirect once rusher hits his edge.

[Stripes]

Are we at 3 offensive picks and 2 defensive picks?

I'm not complaining. Just funny.

[HoosierCat]

Peeked on the hellsite a couple times today. The linebacker crowd is melting down with every crumb tossed at the O.

[Prophecy]

I'd never get mad at Oline picks. Gotta protect  the franchise.

[COB]

Plays with inside hands and grip strength to latch in, just like my first wife.

[COB]

This dude had some really positive reviews.  Mel Kiper had him as the 95th overall player in the draft (5th of available centers).  That’s good praise from Mel Kiper Mainway.  It’s better than reading something like this stiff shouldn’t even get drafted, etc.

[HoosierCat]

Yeah it’s ridiculous he was still there.