Along with Lions @ Chiefs and Jets @ Fins.

Jacksonville Jaguars Demetrius McCray leads all second-year cornerbacks in Yards Per Coverage Snap at 0.89. He has allowed 167 yards on 14 catches from 188 coverage snaps.

 

If he qualified for the overall snap totals, which he will eventually if he stays healthy, and stays at his .89 YPCS he would be third in the league for all corners.

 

Just another log to throw on the growing Dave Caldwell impressive acquisition fire. 

I don't expect Romo to play, nor do I think it's smart to play someone with 2 fractures in his back.  If Weeden plays, do you think we make him look like Tom Brady Sunday, or do you think our defense has finally come around to where we can smash the back up QB's?  I remember Weeden killing our secondary a couple years ago.

That D Rob hasn't thrown a pass out of a pitch play (like MJDs td last year)

 

Seems like something you'd run every here and there just to keep the defense on edge. 

Hi, Jaguars fans!     Cleveland Browns travel southwest across the Buckeye State to play the Cincinnati Bengals in both an AFC North Divisional showdown, and the 82nd NFL regular season meeting in the Battle Of Ohio.  Bengals leads the series entering tonight at 43 wins, and 38 losses.

 

Jim Nantz and Phil Simms are announcing the live TV commentary, along with sideline reporter Tracy Wolfson for The NFL Network.  Kickoff from Paul Brown Stadium is by 8:20PM Eastern Standard Time.

 

No further injuries, and Go AFC North!   :yes:  B)  :thumbsup:  ^_^

 

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What's up guys. Sorry I've been out of touch for a few weeks, just spent some time in village near Rajkot so I didn't have any internet. Anyway, I just spent some time looking at Dante Fowler, Jr., and I'd love to share what I've learned.

 

Dante Fowler, Jr, is a 6'3, 265 edge player for the Florida Gators (I say 'edge player' because they run a multiple defense and he is moved around all the time). Due to his size and athletic profile, I'm going to be targeting him as an OTTO candidate. For this study, I looked at his games against Kentucky, LSU, and Alabama - some very good SEC competition, especially LSU, who has a stud OLman named Collins and an incredible freshman RB. So it was a good test for him.

 

The stats that I recorded for him during these three games: 17 tackles (5 for a loss), 3 sacks, 9 QB pressures, a fumble forced and recovered, and three missed tackles. I will say that about a third of his tackles were at the line, a third behind it, and a third downfield. For whatever that's worth.

 

Strengths:

 

DFJ has above average lateral movement skills, which enable him to effectively chase the ball across the field, but nothing spectacular. What helps him in this aspect is that he takes really good angles on the ball and plays with excellent effort, and these combine with above-average movement skills to allow him to be where he needs to be at the right time. He's got a good inside swim and an effective rip. He's proficient, not fantastic, in coverage, which is a luxury because the OTTO is more of a run stuffer/pass rusher anyway. He plays every single down at a lot of different spots, which gives me the impression that learning a playbook and conditioning won't be an issue once he gets to the league.

 

Now, before I get to his weaknesses, this seems like a good spot to talk about his inconsistencies. His field awareness alternates between superb and very poor - he can stick like glue to the right option man but let a screen go right past him. When his technique is correct, his power is his best trait by far. The problem, though, is that he doesn't play with very good technique.

 

Weaknesses:

 

I suppose the aforementioned inconsistency is a weakness, no? But anyway, the one thing that I noticed about his game that bothered me more than anything else was his legs. He can't bend around the corner at all, and he has a habit of not using correct leverage in his power game. This really hurts him because his strength is his biggest plus. As a result from the aforementioned inconsistencies and his legs, his pass rush is not consistent at all.

 

Grade:

Athleticism - 7 (Good lateral movement but questionable straight-line speed)

 

Field Vision - 7 (Highly inconsistent, going from extremely good to extremely bad)

 

Pass Rush - 7.5 (Flashy but can't maintain it through the course of a game)

 

Coverage - 7.5 (Plays multiple positions, uses effective eyes in the backfield, and has good read-and-react skills)

 

Strength - 8.5 (When he uses his legs for leverage he is very tough to outmuscle)

 

Flexibility - 6 (Through all these games I saw him bend the corner only once)

 

Block Shedding - 7.5 (Good inside swim, and proficient rip, but that's it)

 

Final Grade - 51/70 gives him a final grade of 73 out of 100

 

Now, I know that this grade is probably gonna get me some hate from the Gator-infested media (cheers if you get the reference), but this guy was frustrating and hard to scout. He is almost defined by his inconsistency. I think he would have to play OTTO for us, as he doesn't have the burst required to play LEO, and I think he would do alright. I think his ceiling is limited, however, because some guys have effective bend, and some guys don't. But if the coaches can teach him to utilize his legs more, I think he could be pretty effective. I think he might be better suited to playing a 43 end, but he has good mobility for his size, which gives him a shot in our scheme. I think, though, that he'd have to be a late first round pick, as his inconsistency is too much to bet a high first on.

 

To conclude, Dante Fowler Jr. is an intelligent and strong edge defender with alarming inconsistency and a big problem with bending on his pass rush. If he were to be in a Jaguars' uniform, it would have to be at the OTTO position, and he would have to be drafted much later than the early pick we are likely to get. Thanks for reading, guys, and if you have any comments post them below, or in the hub of my scouting work.

 

 

 

 

 

Even if Romo plays. I don't know, just a feeling.  The Cowboys are historically bad in November, and Bortles is due a good game. We're not a 1-8 football team and eventually we're going to get somebody again. This seems like a good trap game for us to take against them.

Cyprien was suppose to be a breakout player this year what happened? Im starting to think he might not be the box safety fit we are looking for this defense. Maybe the Jags have to look into Landon Collins SS, with a trade down get Collins. Trade Cyprien or something, I don't think he will last very long blowing assignments like he is. Trade him while he is worth something. He is on pace to make more tackles then last year but he seems to be a weakness on defense. With Collins coming out is it worth to go after him and give up on Cyprien this quick? Just an idea, let me know what you guys think.

Bortles; B  Has made some rookie mistakes but I believe he was put into a terrible situation.  0 veteran leadership on the offensive side of the ball combined with rookies all over the field.  He has shown some things that makes people believe he will be great

 

Hurns: A The only real deep threat on this team

 

Marqis Lee:  F  He has stayed hurt while being invisible when he has played.  Bust so far

 

A. Robinson: A  He makes plays and catches the ball.  Everything you want to see from a rookie

 

Linder: A  Playing at an elite level.  Impressed

 

Colviin:  I Hasn't seen the field yet

 

Bowanko: C has been decent.

 

Tolvin Smith:  B  Has shown some good things

 

The rest of the class hasn't seen enough acition

Too bad, I was really rooting for the kid.


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