Notes from Voluntary Practice

[SunsetBengal]

(Yesterday, 02:12 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: Great news if Seth can be cleared by camp. Sounds like the perfect fit, cannot help but have good thoughts about this guy for the future.

I really like Matt lee in pass protection, but Seth could be the more rounded Center for us in the future and Matt does play Guard.

Seth is a very cerebral and technical player. I don't know if he'll make a splash in the NFL, but I'm pulling for him. I'm not sure that he's physically cut out for facing NTs on a regular basis, but he's pretty smart and effective versus even fronts. Those 31" arms are somewhat limiting for him.

Quote:Overview

Highly intelligent center-only prospect coming off of an Achilles tear. McLaughlin has his itinerary fully mapped pre-snap but makes quick alterations when needed. He’s gritty with good core strength. He has the range and radar to pull effectively and operates with timing on work-up blocks. He lacks ideal knock-back pop at the point and his block sustain could take a small downturn against NFL power. He’s technically sound in protection but a lack of length and range causes it to get leaky when rushers find his edge. His injury status could hurt his draft slotting, but he has the makeup and consistency to make it in the league. 

Strengths
Fast eyes to process moving fronts and adjust his work.
Plays with clever positioning and measured movements in the run game.
Strong core with above-average contact balance at the point of attack.
Chops and runs his feet once he fits into first- and second-level blocks. 
Good recognition of games up front and blitzers off second level.
Slides and mirrors with good balance, consistent base and inside hands.

Weaknesses
Possesses average reactive athleticism in tight spaces.
Below-average pop on initial block when working his combos.
Stubby arms make him susceptible to push/pulls by two-gappers.
Lacks the length and range to effectively save the A-gaps in protection.
Will get bounced into the quarterback's workspace by power on occasion.
Suffered season-ending Achilles injury in November.