ASFN: Official 2013 NFL Draft Thread

[BullheadCardFan]

Cards up

 

[PJ1]

Landry Jones gone. Good.

 

[AzStevenCal]

Maybe in the 5th or 6th, but certainly not in the 4th. Too many good players still available and likely too many still available in the 5th as well.

If we're going to go running back in this round, I'd go to UCLA or Stanford if either is still available.

Steve

 

[WildBB]

Zach Dysert has an 83 rating too.

 

[BullheadCardFan]

We missed out on 2 centers.

What are we looking at?

 

[Azlen]

Am I the only one who thinks Suzie Kolber is beautiful?

Joe Namath likes her too.

 

[CardsSunsDbacks]

We missed out on 2 centers.

What are we looking at?

I'm guessing they didn't see Jones as a system fit. Schwenke on the other hand likely was the pick if he was there.

 

[BullheadCardFan]

Cards pick. Watford Guard

 

[PJ1]

Who.

 

[1DS]

Yes.

Yes. I have seen a shiatsu-bulldog mix that was more attractive, by dog standards.

 

[CardsFan88]

Watford, Ok

 

[NJCardFan]

We trade back to get that? Ugh.

 

[Mainstreet]

Well the Cardinals picked up a guard.

 

[Cardiac]

Well it appears the FO is happy with our OT's and not at all with the OG's.

 

[CtCardinals78]

We trade back to get that? Ugh.

Should have stayed put for Jones.

 

[WildBB]

Another big body. Big Earl from JM.

I guess the figured he'd be there or they just would have taken Jones. Some injury concerns there I guess.

 

[1DS]

Should have stayed put for Jones.

We should have drafted Schweinke. This might work out though. Now maybe the Snyder to C rumors/discussions will resume.

 

[PJ1]

Not understanding this at all. No coverage on this pick?

 

[Timm Rosenbach]

Overview

An all-city defensive lineman as a senior at Philadelphia’s Simon Gratz High School, Watford also gained recognition by being named to the Philadelphia News’ public all-decade second team. Baltimore Ravens linebacker Jameel McClain and current University Florida junior defensive tackle Sharrif Floyd were among those included on the first team, while Atlanta Falcons cornerback Brent Grimes received third team honors. That’s some pretty good company for Watford to share, and is an indication of his NFL potential.



Watford was recruited as an offensive tackle, however, because of his agility and growing frame. He showed versatility as a redshirt freshman, playing in 11 games with one start at left guard and another at left tackle. He started the next 23 games at left guard for the Dukes, helping JMU finish in the top 12 in the FCS in rushing. In 2011, Colonial Athletic Association coaches voted him first-team all-conference. In his senior season, he started in 11 games, and only allowed one sack. For the second year in a row, he was a first-team all-conference selection.
Analysis

Strengths

Athletically built interior player. Solid anchor in pass protection, plays with a wide base and has the feet to mirror his opponent. Packs a strong punch to knock back his man, but also takes a strong punch and holds his ground. Comes out of his stance quickly in the run game, uses strong hands and powerful extension to move opponents out of the hole and churns his feet to pancake defensive linemen when crashing down the line. Effective zone blocker because of his mobility and strength. Agile enough to move his feet to get the backside angle while engaged. Mobile behind the line of scrimmage, and displays the straight-line speed to reach targets and fits onto blocks near the line and at the second level. Will hit multiple targets in the open field. Solid in his cut blocks, makes it hard for tackles to recover. Solid anchor on special teams units. Plays with a nasty streak; brings any fight back to his opponent, and then some. Also hustles downfield to help running backs get an extra yard and is willing to clean up piles. Weaknesses

Plays most games against a lower level of competition. Must continue to build strength in his base in order to consistently anchor against NFL defenders. Plays a bit tall, needs to sit down in his stance consistently and keep his natural bend to maintain leverage. Also needs to prove to scouts his agility is sufficient to adjust to quicker pro defenders in space. NFL Comparison

Jacob Bell Bottom Line

One of the top players in recent Philadelphia high school football history has become one of the best guards in the Football Championship Subdivision. Watford’s quick feet, agility, and willingness to punish opponents will carry weight with scouts and coaches while his somewhat lean frame continues to fill out. He could join fellow 2011 first-team All-CAA lineman Gino Gradkowski from Delaware, who was picked early in the fourth round (98th overall) by Baltimore last April, as a mid-round pick.

 

[NJCardFan]

This team is going to regret letting Patton slip buy. The guy is a steal right now.

 

[MWOOD92]

Meh.

 

[CardsSunsDbacks]

Should have stayed put for Jones.

Not system fit. They are looking for athletic interior lineman. My guess is that they wanted Schwenke, but when he was gone they decided to trade back because Jones isn't very athletic and doesn't fit what they are looking for. Watford does fit what they are looking for.

 

[WildBB]

Aboushi, Oday OT 6'5" 308 Virginia 78.1
Fragel, Reid OT 6'8" 308 Ohio St. 77.0
Summers-Gavin, Matt OG 6'4" 293 California 72.7
Holmes, Khaled C 6'3" 302 USC 71.0

All these guys were higher rated so they must have liked him for us.

 

[earthsci]

Another guard with good feet.

 

[Monty]

Saw a little of Watford on tape when a buddy of mine who saw play told me about him. Very good technician that has a mean streak and is a bull in the run game. I think he is more suited to a zone blocking scheme personally but he is a good guy to have for depth.