Cordy Glenn at Combine

[Brewster10]

Cbus saw Adams on an every week basis (when he wasn't injured or suspended)---just simply on what Cbus says, there's NO way one could justify taking him with the #13 pick. The way today went---it wouldn't be surprising if he drops into the 2nd round.

So did I. He isn't an option for us with our pick, but I don't put much weight into his combine numbers and still think he's a good OT prospect that will be taken in round 1.

Of course he's not going #13.

 

[RugbyMuffin]

Decastro's speed and agility numbers were not bad but they were average. But Decastro's drills were amazing. Dude killed it in the drills. Haven't seen that from an interior guy in a few years at this event. Don't let the average speed numbers fool you dude can trap and pull better then any guard over the last 5+ years. Have no issues with taking him @13.

Cordy Glenn is a powerful man, I mean seriously 36 inch long arms and he put up the bar 31 times. Those massively strong and long arms will help stop edge rushers in their tracks, if he can get those feet to go with it even better. I without question take this guy to play RT before I even though about about Mike Adams. Not a Mike Adams fan one bit. If we traded down into the 20's I have no problem taking this dude.

Not OL talk but, looks like those Alshon Jeffries overweight rumors were completely false. Not just false but way off.

Do not under estimate the power of good technique and discipline. DeCastro looked like a guard too me.

 

[SissyBoyFloyd]

Then there's the ubiquitous blocking down on an inside rusher while leaving the outside guy a free run at our QB or RB..

That is always a head scratcher. It is almost like Levi looks at who is out there and doesn't want to get run over by the guy, so he pretends he doesn't see him and blocks down on the inside man. It is hard to think of any other reason for it.

 

[JeffGollin]

I don't know my draftees yet. What position does Glenn play?

He plays LT but - despite his workout scores - Mayock isn't sure he has quick enough feet to play there. (Mike did concede that Glenn's Combine performance convinced him to take another look at the kid's tape.

Note - I don't think the Combine will do much to influence the top 15 - 20 spots in the 1st round, but could open up new opportunities for us in rounds 3 and 4 and even possibly influence our inclination to trade down for OL help further down in round one or a new 2nd round pick.

Glenn is intriguing. So are guys like Molk, James Brown, Adams etc. There's a lot of OL depth in the draft this year.

 

[LoyaltyisaCurse]

Sure would be nice to have that second roud pick we wasted on Blok.

 

[WildBB]

He plays LT but - despite his workout scores - Mayock isn't sure he has quick enough feet to play there. (Mike did concede that Glenn's Combine performance convinced him to take another look at the kid's tape.

Note - I don't think the Combine will do much to influence the top 15 - 20 spots in the 1st round, but could open up new opportunities for us in rounds 3 and 4 and even possibly influence our inclination to trade down for OL help further down in round one or a new 2nd round pick.

Glenn is intriguing. So are guys like Molk, James Brown, Adams etc. There's a lot of OL depth in the draft this year.

Glenn around mid 20's and get another 2-3 round pick. Stick him in at RT first.

 

[GatorAZ]

Putting Glenn anywhere besides Guard would be a mistake. After DDC he is the 2nd best IL. Wouldn't be disappointed if he's our guy at #13 (assuming DDC is taken already).

 

[Crazy Canuck]

That is always a head scratcher. It is almost like Levi looks at who is out there and doesn't want to get run over by the guy, so he pretends he doesn't see him and blocks down on the inside man. It is hard to think of any other reason for it.

Well, I can think of two that make more sense. The line and protection call by the QB and Centre.

The sissy boys in football are weeded out in High School.

 

[Mitch]

Putting Glenn anywhere besides Guard would be a mistake. After DDC he is the 2nd best IL. Wouldn't be disappointed if he's our guy at #13 (assuming DDC is taken already).

If Glenn gets coached up---he could be a monster tackle---he's obviously supremely athletic for a 6-5, 340 player---but add to that the fact that he has 38" arms, that will make any OC and o-line coach drool. Most coaches are happy with 36" arms for their tackles---and arm length is one of the main reasons why David DeCastro is a guard, because he has 33" arms.

 

[Mitch]

Glenn around mid 20's and get another 2-3 round pick. Stick him in at RT first.

That scenario is very tempting if it's possible---especially as we watch the talent in this draft on display at Indy. The WR class is off the charts---a number of these guys are running in the 4.3 range and we need a speed WR.

 

[pinetopred]

Well, I can think of two that make more sense. The line and protection call by the QB and Centre.

I really like Lyle Sendlin, but in another topic I was thinking on the same line as you are. Most of the free runs off the corner looked to be line call related, without inside knowledge I can't say this for sure, but IMO it happened to often to place all the blame on our OT's. This past year with no offseason and Kolb at QB breakdowns were bound to happen and may explain why fewer breakdowns happened with Skelton at QB, him and Sendlin have had more time to work on line calls and just communcating.

 

[SissyBoyFloyd]

The sissy boys in football are weeded out in High School.

I beg your pardon!

 

[Crazy Canuck]

I beg your pardon!

Do you think that with a handle like yours, that posters aren't going to have fun with it from time to time? (Lol)

 

[GatorAZ]

If Glenn gets coached up---he could be a monster tackle---he's obviously supremely athletic for a 6-5, 340 player---but add to that the fact that he has 38" arms, that will make any OC and o-line coach drool. Most coaches are happy with 36" arms for their tackles---and arm length is one of the main reasons why David DeCastro is a guard, because he has 33" arms.

Coached up by who exactly? And from someone who's watched Cordy Glenn for 4 years I can tell you he'll be an average NFL Tackle but a borderline elite Guard. He gets very lazy when pass blocking speedy Ends. I want him at #13 if DDC is gone. Guards are just as important as Tackles, QB's have to be able to step up in the pocket, it's the core of a QB's workspace.

 

[Stout]

Well, I can think of two that make more sense. The line and protection call by the QB and Centre.

The sissy boys in football are weeded out in High School.

Then Sendlein needs to be cut. In NO protection scheme should an OT block down and leave a free DE in a four man rush. There is no excuse for this. If it is Levi misreading the situation (which is what I suspect), the blame falls on him. If the C is making calls telling him to do that, he should be cut. If it is Grimm designing the protections like this (which I also suspect), then he should be fired. THERE IS NO EXCUSE FOR THIS. It happens over and over and over again.

 

[JeffGollin]

Jonathan Martin, T, Stanford---sized in at 6-5, 314, 34" arms (proto-typical LT size and arm length)---said he was "the best tackle in the draft" better than Kalil and Reiff---but then said he's been suffering from food poisoning and will not run or do the bench---will save it for his Pro Day in March. Make of it what you will, I guess.

Problem is -we'll have to rely on his pro day and game tape because he's not doing drills at the Combine. (When that happens, it's human nature to rely more on heresay - and sometimes players get bum-rapped and the info about them is weighted more heavily toward rumors and gossip than what the eyeballs say).

I love what I saw in Glenn, but not being able to compare him side by side to Martin (because of Martin's absence) makes for a tougher comparison.

 

[Chopper0080]

A couple notes from the O line day

David DeCastro would be taken above Matt Kalil if he played OT. He is that technically sound. He is not a great athlete, but he is a very good athlete who understands the nuances of the game. Angles, leverage, explosion, and foot quickness are the areas where is seperates himself from other linemen. He would be a great pick at #13.

Cordy Glenn played LT at Georgia, but projects to OG or RT in the pros. He showed a ton of athleticism in drills, but is a better fit for AZ as a RT than a OG. Should get drafted pcis 18-50.

Riley Reiff doesn't do it for me. He seems soft, and I do not think he is as good as Bulaga coming out a couple years ago. Rumor is that some teams are projecting him to OG. Not a fan.

Phillip Blake looked very good, and it will be interesting to see if he is drafted as an OG or C. The fact he plays both make shim more valuable to teams. I see him as a 3rd/4th rounder.

Amini Silatolu will be an awesome OG for some team, and might be able to swing to RT as well. Great athleticism, and I would love him in the 3rd round if we don't take DeCastro in the 1st. He will be a really good OG.

A late rounder for Cardinal fans to watch for is Kelvin Beachum, OG out of SMU. Another OT that projects to OG, but he can pull and is a pretty good athlete.

Jeff Adams out of Illinois looked really good as well. He might have moved himself into the 3rd round, possibly 2nd round as he showed good movement skills.

 

[Crazy Canuck]

Phillip Blake looked very good, and it will be interesting to see if he is drafted as an OG or C. The fact he plays both make shim more valuable to teams. I see him as a 3rd/4th rounder.

Type of player that allows a team to dress 7 O-line on game day. Could be our Hadnot of the future in the 3rd/4th.