95altima12 Posted April 26, 2010 Posted April 26, 2010 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUyj73qqOgU...feature=related Not bad for a UDFA pick up.
Coach Tuesday Posted April 26, 2010 Posted April 26, 2010 Yes but the question is, does he only perform that well when strip club music is playing?
Sanners Posted April 26, 2010 Posted April 26, 2010 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUyj73qqOgU...feature=related Not bad for a UDFA pick up. Looks like a player. He might have a shot.
BillsGuyInMalta Posted April 26, 2010 Posted April 26, 2010 Yes but the question is, does he only perform that well when strip club music is playing? I know I do. I said it in the UDFA thread but I truly think that out of all of the UDFAs we are bringing in, he has the best chance to wrestle an opening day roster spot away from one of the drafted players.
bruceisloose78 Posted April 26, 2010 Posted April 26, 2010 It blows my mind that a kid like this could go undrafted. There must be something I'm missing
95altima12 Posted April 26, 2010 Author Posted April 26, 2010 Yes but the question is, does he only perform that well when strip club music is playing? He can just use Whitners head phones! they havn't worked for him anyways!
bills_red Posted April 26, 2010 Posted April 26, 2010 It blows my mind that a kid like this could go undrafted. There must be something I'm missing doesn't have ideal size, speed etc. for the NFL. basically imo a clone (bit less talent) of Eric Norwood just a great player who has done it for 4 years in the SEC.
Mr. ChumChums Posted April 26, 2010 Posted April 26, 2010 It blows my mind that a kid like this could go undrafted. There must be something I'm missing They say he doesn't have the speed to really get after the QB in the NFL. Runs a 4.76 in the 40. Here's one scouting report on him. http://www.draftcountdown.com/ScoutingRepo...nio-Coleman.php Strengths: Good athlete --- Nice balance and body control --- Does a great job in pursuit --- Uses his hands well --- Understands leverage --- Reliable tackler --- Varied repertoire of moves --- Active and aggressive --- Good instincts and awareness --- Top-notch competitor --- Super productive. Weaknesses: Lacks the height and bulk that you look for --- Just average speed and quickness --- Marginal burst --- Not real strong or powerful --- Struggles to get off blocks --- Gets thrown around by massive blockers --- Does not hold up against the run --- Inconsistent motor --- Durability issues. Notes: Was a three-year starter for the Tigers --- Named 1st Team All-SEC in 2008 and 2009 --- Led the SEC in both sacks and tackles for a loss as a senior --- Could project to defensive end in a 4-3 defense or outside linebacker in a 3-4 scheme --- Battled an assortment of ankle, wrist and shoulder injuries during his career --- Classic 'tweener who lacks the size to play with his hand down at the next level but may not have the speed to stand up either --- Terrific college player but certainly not the top pro prospect that his press clippings would lead you to believe
loyalbillsfan Posted April 26, 2010 Posted April 26, 2010 How this guy slipped through the draft is beyond me. He reminded me of Joey Porter watching him. Looks like we found a diamond in the rough here. This guy led the SEC in sacks which is probably the toughest division in college football
Nico Posted April 26, 2010 Posted April 26, 2010 Yes but the question is, does he only perform that well when strip club music is playing? i know, i feel like im at a strip club everytime i look at someones highlights an youtube. it seems like everyone that post highlights of a player they gotta play stripper music. whats up with that?
95altima12 Posted April 26, 2010 Author Posted April 26, 2010 doesn't have ideal size, speed etc. for the NFL. basically imo a clone (bit less talent) of Eric Norwood just a great player who has done it for 4 years in the SEC. He will play LB if he does... don't think size is a factor for him speed? maybe Height / Weight: 6-3 / 261 I know a LB on a certain team much smaller than him..... Ellison Height: 6-0 Weight: 229
AllDayADay Posted April 26, 2010 Posted April 26, 2010 I think he will benefit from leaving a 4-3 and moving the a 3-4. I dont see how they can say marginal speed and quickness. He has a hell of a burst on the highlight tape. My favorite play on there was when he threw big number 70 from LSU to the floor and than stood over him!
tecmobowlbills Posted April 26, 2010 Posted April 26, 2010 Kids got a chance...at a minimum he looks like he could be a special team beast
jeffhcb1 Posted April 26, 2010 Posted April 26, 2010 Kids got a chance...at a minimum he looks like he could be a special team beast HOW WAS LEADING SACKER AND TFL OF THE BEST DIVISION IN FOOTBALL NOT DRAFTED?
Dr. Fong Posted April 26, 2010 Posted April 26, 2010 HOW WAS LEADING SACKER AND TFL OF THE BEST DIVISION IN FOOTBALL NOT DRAFTED? I was thinking the same thing.
VanCity Posted April 26, 2010 Posted April 26, 2010 As difficult as it is to judge talent based on highlight films, this one is impressive. The scouting report above talks about motor and burst issues. Neither of those is shown in this video. Again, a highlight video, but one that makes you think we might have got a sleeper in Coleman.
Huuuge Bills Posted April 26, 2010 Posted April 26, 2010 He literally picked up Selvish Capers and threw him at the QB. How he didn't get drafted is beyond me.
yungmack Posted April 26, 2010 Posted April 26, 2010 He literally picked up Selvish Capers and threw him at the QB. How he didn't get drafted is beyond me. Your post reminded me of something Big Daddy Lipscomb once said about playing defense: "You keep picking guys up and tossing them away until you find the guy with the ball. Him you keep."
Mark Long Beach Posted April 26, 2010 Posted April 26, 2010 I'll agree that the highlight video had some impressive stuff. I think that he's definitely got some football player in him. His measurables are apparently pretty crappy and he's apparently inconsistant, but you don't get to be the leader in both sacks and tackles for loss in the toughest conference by luck alone. A steal as an UFA.
boyst Posted April 26, 2010 Posted April 26, 2010 I am no Pro Scout, just a former Boy Scout! (gosh I am funny!) Anyway, the guy does not look that big and the few times in his highlights where you saw an OL chip him he was knocked off his path. It's clear he has football speed but lacks enough speed to make it huge in the NFL unless he can bulk up and keep his speed. NFL tackles are too quick and a pulling guard would level him, which is definately clear in his positioning on getting to the QB. He sacrafices his positioning to get to the ball. Than again, it's hard to judge off of a highlight video, but I am still glad we signed him. A leader in the SEC for sacks means why not take a chance.
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