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Asked whether he saw any red flags during the Terrell Suggs workout, McGinnis said, "Only on top of the goalpost."
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"The Tugboat"
They have a video at this link. They actually interviewed Joe Greene.
http://www.azcentral.com/sports/cardinals/03draft/0419suggs0419.html
Suggs slightly faster
Position in draft remains uncertain
Lee Shappell
The Arizona Republic
Apr. 19, 2003 12:00 AM
The good news for Terrell Suggs on a bright morning Friday was that it was not necessary to time his 40-yard dash with a sundial.
On the other hand, it didn't take the world's finest chronograph to establish that the former Arizona State All-American covers the distance consistently in the 4.8-second range. That leaves questions unanswered as to exactly how Suggs fits into next Saturday's NFL draft.
Suggs, who set an NCAA record with 24 sacks last season when he weighed roughly 248 pounds, had hoped to run a bit faster now that he is 10 pounds heavier. His times Friday were only slightly faster than his initial workout for executives and scouts last month.
"My 40 times were a bit slow, but I can't really complain," Suggs said. "I'm a lot heavier, but that's no excuse. I think I can still play and get faster."
Suggs weighed in Friday at 257.8 pounds. He ran three 40-yard dashes, timed officially at 4.87, 4.90 and 4.89 seconds on the artificial surface at ASU's practice facility.
"I was trying to progress in my first 10 yards, and I did a lot better in my turnover speed," Suggs said.
He later performed a series of agility drills administered by Cardinals defensive line coach Joe Greene, Kansas City Chiefs defensive assistant and quality control coach Darvin Wallis and Houston Texans defensive coordinator Vic Fangio on ASU's grass practice fields.
What NFL teams have to determine is whether Suggs can be an every-down defensive end worthy of a top-six draft position.
"Coming out of last time, everyone was surprised because they were anticipating a 4.6, 4.7 type of guy, and he didn't run that," Greene said. " . . . I don't think he ran 4.6 when he was 248 during the season. So what it says in my mind is that he can carry 260 pounds. The added weight didn't really slow him."
The Cardinals had a hefty contingent at the workout - vice president of operations Rod Graves, coach Dave McGinnis, defensive coordinator Larry Marmie, Greene and area scout George Belu - none of whom suggested Suggs is anything other than a top-six pick.
"It's always great to have certain numbers confirmed with respect to his speed and quickness, but the main thing is he is a good football player," Graves said. "The guy had 24 sacks. He's a productive player, and I think he'll be a great player in the National Football League."
The Cardinals, hoping to improve upon the league's worst pass rush, which produced 21 sacks last season and 19 the year before, pick sixth in the first round.
Ahead of them, Chicago, at No. 4, had shown interest before Suggs' initial workout. The Bears now seem more interested in Kentucky defensive tackle Dewayne Robertson or a quarterback.
Dallas, which picks fifth, seems more interested in Kansas State cornerback Terence Newman but this week expressed interest in Suggs.
Asked whether he saw any red flags during the workout, McGinnis said, "Only on top of the goalpost."
http://www.azcentral.com/sports/cardinals/03draft/0419suggs0419.html
Suggs slightly faster
Position in draft remains uncertain
Lee Shappell
The Arizona Republic
Apr. 19, 2003 12:00 AM
The good news for Terrell Suggs on a bright morning Friday was that it was not necessary to time his 40-yard dash with a sundial.
On the other hand, it didn't take the world's finest chronograph to establish that the former Arizona State All-American covers the distance consistently in the 4.8-second range. That leaves questions unanswered as to exactly how Suggs fits into next Saturday's NFL draft.
Suggs, who set an NCAA record with 24 sacks last season when he weighed roughly 248 pounds, had hoped to run a bit faster now that he is 10 pounds heavier. His times Friday were only slightly faster than his initial workout for executives and scouts last month.
"My 40 times were a bit slow, but I can't really complain," Suggs said. "I'm a lot heavier, but that's no excuse. I think I can still play and get faster."
Suggs weighed in Friday at 257.8 pounds. He ran three 40-yard dashes, timed officially at 4.87, 4.90 and 4.89 seconds on the artificial surface at ASU's practice facility.
"I was trying to progress in my first 10 yards, and I did a lot better in my turnover speed," Suggs said.
He later performed a series of agility drills administered by Cardinals defensive line coach Joe Greene, Kansas City Chiefs defensive assistant and quality control coach Darvin Wallis and Houston Texans defensive coordinator Vic Fangio on ASU's grass practice fields.
What NFL teams have to determine is whether Suggs can be an every-down defensive end worthy of a top-six draft position.
"Coming out of last time, everyone was surprised because they were anticipating a 4.6, 4.7 type of guy, and he didn't run that," Greene said. " . . . I don't think he ran 4.6 when he was 248 during the season. So what it says in my mind is that he can carry 260 pounds. The added weight didn't really slow him."
The Cardinals had a hefty contingent at the workout - vice president of operations Rod Graves, coach Dave McGinnis, defensive coordinator Larry Marmie, Greene and area scout George Belu - none of whom suggested Suggs is anything other than a top-six pick.
"It's always great to have certain numbers confirmed with respect to his speed and quickness, but the main thing is he is a good football player," Graves said. "The guy had 24 sacks. He's a productive player, and I think he'll be a great player in the National Football League."
The Cardinals, hoping to improve upon the league's worst pass rush, which produced 21 sacks last season and 19 the year before, pick sixth in the first round.
Ahead of them, Chicago, at No. 4, had shown interest before Suggs' initial workout. The Bears now seem more interested in Kentucky defensive tackle Dewayne Robertson or a quarterback.
Dallas, which picks fifth, seems more interested in Kansas State cornerback Terence Newman but this week expressed interest in Suggs.
Asked whether he saw any red flags during the workout, McGinnis said, "Only on top of the goalpost."
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