2023 NFL Predictions…
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Northside Hawk
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Christian McCaffery if he could tie his shoes without getting hurt.
Mike Alstott? Not sure if he ever did it.
Walt Garrison never did it but he was one of my personal faves. On the college level a player that I've mentioned before, Michigan State's Blake Ezor, was one of my all time B1G favorites. Small, but durable and fast. Had the requisite late 1980's curly perm mullet. It wasn't quite "The Boz", but was impressive nonetheless.
99topdawg
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While I don't see Moss being an NFL CB, I watched this year and wondered about DeJean (although I think he would be a better prospect at other positions). No question he's an NFL player, but didn't know what to think about him being a CB.
ESPN's 3rd ranked CB for the '24 draft: (they also have All as their #2 TE)
Cooper DeJean, Iowa:
The Iowa secondary was loaded in 2022, and DeJean led the group with five interceptions and seven pass breakups. He also had 67 tackles and scored three defensive touchdowns. DeJean is an all-around cornerback who plays the run as well as he plays opposing quarterbacks. At 6-foot-1 and 210 pounds, he also has NFL size.
ESPN's 3rd ranked CB for the '24 draft: (they also have All as their #2 TE)
Cooper DeJean, Iowa:
The Iowa secondary was loaded in 2022, and DeJean led the group with five interceptions and seven pass breakups. He also had 67 tackles and scored three defensive touchdowns. DeJean is an all-around cornerback who plays the run as well as he plays opposing quarterbacks. At 6-foot-1 and 210 pounds, he also has NFL size.
Northside Hawk
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Here's a 2023 NFL prediction.
AJ Epenesa better step up his game.
Took a good look at him today. At the NFL level he loses contain on the edge, cant get off blocks, is frequently trailing the play, and has few moves to the QB.
The only time I noticed him being any factor was when he was able to bull rush.
Some of this was an issue in college. But I feel like he isn't taking advantage of his opportunity. Von Miller went down for the season in the Detroit Thanksgiving game, and Eppy hasn't stepped up.
Like Leonard Floyd of the Rams, Eppy had a decent rookie year but hasn't built off it. Bears finally cut their losses with Floyd, shipped him to the Rams, and Leonard not only had his best year in 2021, he won a ring.
With Miller set to come back, perhaps a change of scenery would do AJ some good as well.
AJ Epenesa better step up his game.
Took a good look at him today. At the NFL level he loses contain on the edge, cant get off blocks, is frequently trailing the play, and has few moves to the QB.
The only time I noticed him being any factor was when he was able to bull rush.
Some of this was an issue in college. But I feel like he isn't taking advantage of his opportunity. Von Miller went down for the season in the Detroit Thanksgiving game, and Eppy hasn't stepped up.
Like Leonard Floyd of the Rams, Eppy had a decent rookie year but hasn't built off it. Bears finally cut their losses with Floyd, shipped him to the Rams, and Leonard not only had his best year in 2021, he won a ring.
With Miller set to come back, perhaps a change of scenery would do AJ some good as well.
Seth53
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Reminded me of when asked about WR Roger Carr, Bert Jones infamously stated "he's so fast, they'd better check to see if he's white or black."
Nobody batted an eye.
Iowa cornerback tabbed to make headlines at NFL Scouting Combine
The Wright Way Network tabbed Riley Moss as one of its top NFL draft risers heading into the NFL Scouting Combine.
hawkeyeswire.usatoday.com
thedukeofearl
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From The Athlete:
CB: Who are the prospects not enough people are talking about who will make a splash this week?
DB: Most are already familiar with Oregon cornerback Christian Gonzalez and Iowa defensive lineman Lukas Van Ness, but there should be more appreciation for their athletic traits after they test. In terms of a lesser-known prospect, Florida wide receiver Justin Shorter is a size/speed freak who should turn heads.
CB: Who are the prospects not enough people are talking about who will make a splash this week?
DB: Most are already familiar with Oregon cornerback Christian Gonzalez and Iowa defensive lineman Lukas Van Ness, but there should be more appreciation for their athletic traits after they test. In terms of a lesser-known prospect, Florida wide receiver Justin Shorter is a size/speed freak who should turn heads.
thedukeofearl
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Lukas Van Ness will be sorely missed next season
SwirlinLingerie
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We'll see soon enough.
SwirlinLingerie
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You know, with Van Ness, LaPorta, Campbell and Moss all expected to be gone by end of day 2, it got me thinking who might be gone within the first 3 rounds next year?
Possibly DeJean, All, Lachey, and Craig? I think Castro might be a third day guy. Harris might be on some boards too. I'm glad Graves won't be eligible yet, because he might be the highest rated prospect on the roster by mid-season.
Possibly DeJean, All, Lachey, and Craig? I think Castro might be a third day guy. Harris might be on some boards too. I'm glad Graves won't be eligible yet, because he might be the highest rated prospect on the roster by mid-season.
As you always say, you are wrong all the time and don't mind admitting it. But something really blinded you on this one. We were talking about an above-average length, high-productivity, All-American with elite athleticism. Among CBs at the combine, he was top 17% in height, top 28% in hand-size, top 20% in 40 yd time, top 4% in 10 yd time, top 13% in vertical, and top 15% in broad jump. NFL.com ranked him as the 6th most athletic CB in the draft.
I am sure a few teams had durability concerns, but this dude was always going to get drafted.
