ASFN: Official 2013 NFL Draft Thread

[Broseph]

Cooper, I am happy, we addressed the line.

 

[Dr. Jones]

The boy pulls like a TE. Gotta love that movement.

 

[LDL]

Nice, right there. He looks stoked

 

[coyoteshockeyfan]

Cooper in panther blue tie?

Guess they did want Cooper over Warmack.

Hope they're right. Love that they addressed the guard position.

Tarheel blue.

 

[crisper57]

Lambs are going Austin! You guys are gonna eat Mitch's words about this kid

Meh. I think he will be a good #2 someday.

 

[bankybruce]

At least he looks happy, almost in tears.

 

[gmabel830]

Solid pick.. fills a big need and gives us flexibility.

 

[Dr. Jones]

We are going to be a much better screen team with that pick.

 

[bankybruce]

Meh. I think he will be a good #2 someday.

+1

 

[Broseph]

Cooper is a better blocker, I believe he's more athletic, he was a wrestler in high school, he's got good hands, he pulls quick.

 

[Dayman]

I would have rather made that trade with the Rams, but I'm good with Cooper.

 

[Buckybird]

Meh. I think he will be a good #2 someday.

We will see

 

[LDL]

Me thinks he raises the interior comp level much more than Warmack would've.

 

[Shane]

They did not talk Cards prior and now they are not talking Cards after.

NFL network was all over this pick and gushing over it... spent alot if time on it!

 

[Jetstream Green]

I dig it. Wanted Warmack but Cooper is a moble battering ram...thank the football gods I did not hear Geno Smith

 

[Dr. Jones]

Meh. I think he will be a good #2 someday.

Adub would have jacked that kid into the 1990's. Now it will be Goldson & Chancellor's job. He's going to get CRUSHED in the NFC West.

 

[Proteus]

I'd have preferred Warmack but still not a bad pick.

 

[Monty]

Love the pick. Think Cooper is a pro bowl guard.

 

[bankybruce]

Kent Somers ‏@kentsomers 54s
Drafting Cooper could move Adam Snyder to reserve role, or off the roster. FA last year, received $5m bonus.

 

[RugbyMuffin]

Excellent.

Great pick. Cooper is our future LG and OC.

Nice. Now let's get Okafor.

 

[gmabel830]

Adub would have jacked that kid into the 1990's. Now it will be Goldson & Chancellor's job. He's going to get CRUSHED in the NFC West.

You mean the Goldson in Tampa?

 

[bankybruce]

NFL network was all over this pick and gushing over it... spent alot if time on it!

I am switching now. I am done with ESPN.

 

[Redheart]

Love the pick.

 

[unseenaz]

Lambs are going Austin! You guys are gonna eat Mitch's words about this kid

they are prob taking austin, doubt we'll regret not taking him.

 

[Dr. Jones]

Cooper's grades from Scouts Inc.

Overall Football Traits
Production 1 2008: Redshirted 2009: 10 starts at LG. 2010: Started all 13 games at LG. 2011: Started all 13 games at LG. 2012: Started all 12 games at LG.

Height-Weight-Speed 3 On the shorter side with adequate length (33 inch arms). Well-proportioned frame with adequate bulk. Big hands (10.2). Possesses ideal straight line speed and agility for the position.

Durability 3 Missed three games with an ankle injury in 2009. Missed at least part of 2012 spring practices with a shoulder surgery.

Intangibles 2 Son of Velma and Michael Cooper. Three-year starter that won team's Spirit of Service Award (Community Service Award) in 2011. Capable of lining up at center.

1 = EXCEPTIONAL2 = ABOVE AVERAGE3 = AVERAGE4 = BELOW AVERAGE5 = MARGINAL

Offensive Guard Specific Traits

Pass Protection 1 Excellent athleticism and technically sound in this area. Gets into sets quickly and consistently is able to square up pass rushers. Doesn't having a jarring initial punch but possesses adequate power in the upper body. Light on his feet. Shows easy lateral movement skills to shuffle and mirror to stay in front of rushers. Very effective hand fighter.. Light in the rear end and can be initial rocked back by power moves. However, show ability to sink hips and dig feet into ground to recover and regain leverage.

Run Blocking 2 A technician in this area. Not a road grader and ideal fit is for a zone blocking scheme at the next level. Displays a very quick step and takes proper initial angles to consistent establish position. More than agile enough to execute reach and scoop blocks. Inline powerbase is adequate though and will have his hands full getting movement on more massive interior defenders. Pad level can rise upon contact at times. However, shows active feet upon contact and does a great job of maneuvering to lock on with blocks. Elite agility on the move when asked to pull or climb to the second level. Shows very good body control on the move to adjust and cover up targets at the second and third level.

Awareness 1 Displays very good overall FBI's. You can tell he does his homework and appears to have a strong grasp for protections and defensive fronts. Very good awareness in pass pro. Keeps head on swivel and recognizes defensive line twists/stunts/games etc. Consistently locates and identifies targets in the run game at all three levels. Has a thorough understanding for angles and flashes some savvy that you would normally see from an NFL veteran.

Toughness 2 Can continue to improve overall strength particularly in the lower half. Toughness is not an issue. Shows good fight at the point of attack. Looks to finish when given the opportunity. Flashes a mean streak. Will look to help out fellow offensive linemen and ear-hole rushers when no one shows in his area.