06-09-2015, 09:21 PM
(06-09-2015, 07:58 PM)bfine32 Wrote: I'm not saying folks are making things up; however, the weaknesses we seem to have identified here are exactly opposite of this scouting reports:
http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/russell-bodine?id=2543622
Carries a load in his punch and plays with vinegar.
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1737148/russell-bodine
"Strong initial punch on defenders when he meets them, showing enough power to knock some off-balance and to the ground. "
I think Bodine will be just fine. He learned on the fly last year. As the game slows down for him, his natural physicality will take over.
Oh college scouting reports. Neat.
Look I can do it too:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/643144-andy-dalton-2011-nfl-draft-scouting-report
Dalton does not get rattled in the pocket
http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/andrew-dalton?id=2495143
Dalton is a well prepared player that scans the whole field and makes solid decisions
Not everything translates. Not every report is accurate after a year in the NFL.