2010 Senior Bowl Practice Report: Day 1 - South
By Scott Wright of DraftCountdown.com
Jan. 26, 2010
It was 65 degrees and sunny with a cool breeze as the South team took the field at Fairhope Municipal Stadium for their first practice. The Miami Dolphins coaching staff opted to start their squad out in shells today, which is helmets and shoulder pads.
* Of course the guy everyone wanted to see was Florida QB Tim Tebow and all eyes were on the former Heisman Trophy winner as he got his first exposure to a pro-style offense.
* Oklahoma State QB Zac Robinson was the most impressive quarterback on the South team today. Robinson struggled with the deep ball but his intermediate throws were sharp and accurate with tight spirals.
* West Virginia QB Jarrett Brown's drops appeared to be a little choppy but he displayed some elusiveness in the pocket while still keeping his attention downfield.
* Ole Miss' Dexter McCluster is listed as a wide receiver on the roster but he worked as a running back today. McCluster is so small that he basically gets lost amid the offensive linemen but he is very tough and feisty. On one play McCluster was popped by Jamar Chaney but he managed to stay upright and continue running.
* Former U.A.B. quarterback Joe Webb had a pretty good day as he attempts to make the transition to wide receiver. Webb is extremely raw, not very explosive and may not have natural hands but he was extremely physical. Not only did Webb show the ability to get off the line and beat the jam against guys like Taylor Mays and Nate Allen but he did it in a violent fashion. On one rep he simply threw Javier Arenas to the ground and on another he delivered a bona fide headslap to Taylor Mays. Later in the practice Webb drew cheers from the crowd as he beat Patrick Robinson on a deep pass, which may have been the day's biggest play.
* Ole Miss WR Shay Hodge dropped one ball early but overall he had a strong showing. Hodge displayed the ability to snatch the ball out of the air away from his body and also went down to make a nice catch in 7-on-7's.
* Alabama TE Colin Peek dropped a catchable ball in 7-on-7's but then came back a few plays later and redeemed himself with a nice grab.
* Florida WR Riley Cooper had a real hard time getting off the line versus the jam.
* Citadel WR Andre Roberts is very smooth and a polished route runner.
* The best way to describe Mississippi State RB Anthony Dixon is "A Bruiser".
* Nick Saban was on hand at practice and he noted to a fellow observer that Alabama OG Mike Johnson is a "good player".
* Physically USC S Taylor Mays is a man amongst boys. It's shocking how much bigger he is compared to the other defensive backs. He truly does look like a linebacker out on the field. Mays drew a reaction from the crowd when he basically ran right through Andre Roberts on a play in the deep middle.
* It was an up and down day for Florida State CB Patrick Robinson. Early on Robinson was run over by a wideout in a drill due to poor footwork but to his credit he took some coaching and improved. Robinson also dropped an easy interception in 7-on-7's but later came away with a pick against Tim Tebow. It appears as though Robinson does better against faster receivers than he does against big, physical pass catchers. Robinson also broke up multiple passes throughout the day.
* Miami (FL) LB Darryl Sharpton blew up a run play in the backfield in 7-on-7's.
* South Carolina OLB Eric Norwood looked stuff in the hips while backpedaling and changing directions. However, he showed good instincts.
* Alabama CB Javier Arenas isn't real big but he is very feisty and physical at the line.
* Oklahoma State CB Perrish Cox picked off a Jarrett Brown pass along the sideline in 11-on-11's that most likely would have gone to the house.
* After looking extremely impressive at the weigh-in Florida State S Myron Rolle carried that momentum onto the field and had a very good practice. Rolle displayed excellent technique, used his hands well and did a nice job of jamming wideouts at the line. It's still early but Rolle could surprise this week.
* Alabama K Leigh Tiffin missed a couple of very easy kicks near the end of practice. Meanwhile, East Carolina P Matt Dodge was not impressive and a number of his attempts were way too low.
In some ways the talent-laden South team didn't quite live up to the hype in their first practice. There were definitely some good performances but none that made you jump out of your seat. I am sure that will change as the week progresses though.
2011 Senior Bowl Stock: Senior Bowl Game
2011 Senior Bowl Stock: Day 4 Practice
2011 Senior Bowl Stock: Day 3 Practice
2011 Senior Bowl Stock: Day 2 Practice
2011 Senior Bowl Stock: Day 1 Practice
2011 Senior Bowl Stock: Weigh-In
2011 Senior Bowl Weigh-In: Quarterbacks
2011 Senior Bowl Weigh-In: Running Backs
2011 Senior Bowl Weigh-In: Wide Receivers
2011 Senior Bowl Weigh-In: Tight Ends
2011 Senior Bowl Weigh-In: Offensive Linemen
2011 Senior Bowl Weigh-In: Defensive Linemen
2011 Senior Bowl Weigh-In: Linebackers
2011 Senior Bowl Weigh-In: Defensive Backs
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Jan. 26, 2010
It was 65 degrees and sunny with a cool breeze as the South team took the field at Fairhope Municipal Stadium for their first practice. The Miami Dolphins coaching staff opted to start their squad out in shells today, which is helmets and shoulder pads.
* Of course the guy everyone wanted to see was Florida QB Tim Tebow and all eyes were on the former Heisman Trophy winner as he got his first exposure to a pro-style offense.
| Unfortunately all of the reservations people had about Tebow were validated by his performance. Despite reportedly working to shorten his delivery it is still way too long and he also seems to lunge into his throws and almost push the ball. After working in the shotgun his entire college career Tebow struggled mightily with the center / quarterback exchange, fumbling about a half dozen times. Tebow also had some issues with his accuracy, missing a lot of throws badly. As was the case in college Tebow failed to throw a tight spiral on a consistent basis as well. Now for some positives. Tebow's footwork as he dropped back was much better than I expected it to be and he also showed pretty good touch on his deep throws. We also got a glimpse of those renowned Tebow intangibles as he really took coaching well and was quite vocal in encouraging his teammates. However, all in all it was a very tough day for Tebow and he appears to be every bit of the project most thought he was. On the bright side things can only get better. |
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* Oklahoma State QB Zac Robinson was the most impressive quarterback on the South team today. Robinson struggled with the deep ball but his intermediate throws were sharp and accurate with tight spirals.
* West Virginia QB Jarrett Brown's drops appeared to be a little choppy but he displayed some elusiveness in the pocket while still keeping his attention downfield.
* Ole Miss' Dexter McCluster is listed as a wide receiver on the roster but he worked as a running back today. McCluster is so small that he basically gets lost amid the offensive linemen but he is very tough and feisty. On one play McCluster was popped by Jamar Chaney but he managed to stay upright and continue running.
* Former U.A.B. quarterback Joe Webb had a pretty good day as he attempts to make the transition to wide receiver. Webb is extremely raw, not very explosive and may not have natural hands but he was extremely physical. Not only did Webb show the ability to get off the line and beat the jam against guys like Taylor Mays and Nate Allen but he did it in a violent fashion. On one rep he simply threw Javier Arenas to the ground and on another he delivered a bona fide headslap to Taylor Mays. Later in the practice Webb drew cheers from the crowd as he beat Patrick Robinson on a deep pass, which may have been the day's biggest play.
* Ole Miss WR Shay Hodge dropped one ball early but overall he had a strong showing. Hodge displayed the ability to snatch the ball out of the air away from his body and also went down to make a nice catch in 7-on-7's.
* Alabama TE Colin Peek dropped a catchable ball in 7-on-7's but then came back a few plays later and redeemed himself with a nice grab.
* Florida WR Riley Cooper had a real hard time getting off the line versus the jam.
* Citadel WR Andre Roberts is very smooth and a polished route runner.
* The best way to describe Mississippi State RB Anthony Dixon is "A Bruiser".
* Nick Saban was on hand at practice and he noted to a fellow observer that Alabama OG Mike Johnson is a "good player".
* Physically USC S Taylor Mays is a man amongst boys. It's shocking how much bigger he is compared to the other defensive backs. He truly does look like a linebacker out on the field. Mays drew a reaction from the crowd when he basically ran right through Andre Roberts on a play in the deep middle.
* It was an up and down day for Florida State CB Patrick Robinson. Early on Robinson was run over by a wideout in a drill due to poor footwork but to his credit he took some coaching and improved. Robinson also dropped an easy interception in 7-on-7's but later came away with a pick against Tim Tebow. It appears as though Robinson does better against faster receivers than he does against big, physical pass catchers. Robinson also broke up multiple passes throughout the day.
* Miami (FL) LB Darryl Sharpton blew up a run play in the backfield in 7-on-7's.
* South Carolina OLB Eric Norwood looked stuff in the hips while backpedaling and changing directions. However, he showed good instincts.
* Alabama CB Javier Arenas isn't real big but he is very feisty and physical at the line.
* Oklahoma State CB Perrish Cox picked off a Jarrett Brown pass along the sideline in 11-on-11's that most likely would have gone to the house.
* After looking extremely impressive at the weigh-in Florida State S Myron Rolle carried that momentum onto the field and had a very good practice. Rolle displayed excellent technique, used his hands well and did a nice job of jamming wideouts at the line. It's still early but Rolle could surprise this week.
* Alabama K Leigh Tiffin missed a couple of very easy kicks near the end of practice. Meanwhile, East Carolina P Matt Dodge was not impressive and a number of his attempts were way too low.
In some ways the talent-laden South team didn't quite live up to the hype in their first practice. There were definitely some good performances but none that made you jump out of your seat. I am sure that will change as the week progresses though.
2011 Senior Bowl Stock: Senior Bowl Game
2011 Senior Bowl Stock: Day 4 Practice
2011 Senior Bowl Stock: Day 3 Practice
2011 Senior Bowl Stock: Day 2 Practice
2011 Senior Bowl Stock: Day 1 Practice
2011 Senior Bowl Stock: Weigh-In
2011 Senior Bowl Weigh-In: Quarterbacks
2011 Senior Bowl Weigh-In: Running Backs
2011 Senior Bowl Weigh-In: Wide Receivers
2011 Senior Bowl Weigh-In: Tight Ends
2011 Senior Bowl Weigh-In: Offensive Linemen
2011 Senior Bowl Weigh-In: Defensive Linemen
2011 Senior Bowl Weigh-In: Linebackers
2011 Senior Bowl Weigh-In: Defensive Backs
2012 Fantasy Football Rankings - May 25
2013 NFL Mock Draft - May 22
Charlie's 2013 NFL Mock Draft - May 21
2012 NBA Mock Draft - May 19
2013 NBA Mock Draft - May 7
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