Whur CHad At? Posted April 9, 2005 Report Share Posted April 9, 2005 We wont draft him at 17No more projects in the first round, draft starters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indycat Posted April 9, 2005 Report Share Posted April 9, 2005 IMO Spencer or Baas will be available at pick 48 and either one could start from day 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschooler Posted April 9, 2005 Report Share Posted April 9, 2005 We wont draft him at 17No more projects in the first round, draft startersProject ? • C Chris Spencer (Mississippi)Vital statistics: 6 foot 2 7/8, 309 pounds, 5.21 in the 40, 26 bench press reps.Numbers game: A full-time starter for just one year, opened in all 11 games at center in 2004, after serving as a backup at guard and center most of career. Moved permanently to center late in the 2003 season. In 2004, coaches credited him with seven touchdown blocks and 77 knockdown blocks and allowing just one sack.Upside: Absolutely explodes out of his stance and can knock defenders back with his initial sustained surge. Impressive combination of power, speed, quickness and technique. Can really pop people and is rarely tardy with his hands. Moves well enough laterally to pick up blitzes and seems to have enough speed to trap and pull and get out in front of the screens. Has gotten better every year and will continue to mature.Downside: Lack of experience seems to be the only negative. There are probably some recognition skills he will have to polish.The dish: Regarded as one of the premier center prospects of the last 10 years or so. The increase in 3-4 fronts around the league will enhance his value, and it will be interesting to see how high an investment a team makes in him.http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/draft05/colu...l_ratings&num=0In the past 15 drafts, only four centers – Bern Brostek (Rams in 1990), Steve Everitt (Browns, 1993), Damien Woody (Patriots, 1999) and Jeff Faine (Browns, 2003) – were selected in the first round. The first snapper off the draft board last year, Jake Grove, was chosen by Oakland in the second round. But think about this as progress: One prominent NFC personnel director suggested this week that at least three centers will be off the board by the middle of the second round this year.Chris Spencer of Mississippi was just a one-year starter, but is viewed by some as one of the best center prospects in the last 25 years.http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/draft05/colu...d=2031889&num=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whur CHad At? Posted April 9, 2005 Report Share Posted April 9, 2005 HE WON'T PLAY!Richie will start over him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschooler Posted April 9, 2005 Report Share Posted April 9, 2005 HE WON'T PLAY!Richie will start over him.Braham was only healthy for 9 games last year.He played/got hurt 2 games and did`t play at all in 5 games... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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