East West Shrine Game

Roy P · #1 01-09-2009, 08:22 PM

Just thought I'd star this eventual thread.

I can't wait to see DT/DE from San Jose State. Jarron Gilbert is currently listed as a 4th round pick, so that means we'll probably be lucky to draft him #15. Anyway, he's 6'5" 280lbs and had 22 Tackles for a Loss last season including 9.5 sacks. Perhaps a guy to put opposite of Mario?

jppaul · #2 01-09-2009, 09:25 PM

Is this your sleeper pick for the year that jumps up the board as we get closer to draft day?

gunn · #3 01-09-2009, 09:35 PM

The kid from Wyoming, Devin Moore, could be someone that rises up throughout the process.

Roy P · #4 01-09-2009, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jppaul

Is this your sleeper pick for the year that jumps up the board as we get closer to draft day?

No, but as is the case there are a lot of kids that I like. I believe a lot of folks around here will really like to take a look at C.J. Spillman from Marshall. He's the FS that might be available to do wonders in our secondary without having to spend a 1st round pick.

MLB Dannel Ellerbe should rack up some tackles in this game and impress scouts.

FS Courtney Greene is a guy that I like, so that means he'll probably be another Sabby Piscitelli

NT Terrance Taylor could make some money if he shows that he can stuff the run as could Ron Brace or Ra'Shon Harris.

OT Alex Boone could have been a 1st round pick if he had came out his Junior year. This game could prove to be his redemption.

OC John Cooper is a guy I wouldn't mind taking a late round pick on or possibly sign as a UDFA.

painekiller · #5 01-10-2009, 02:05 AM

I am looking forward to seeing Ron Brace DT Boston College.

nunusguy · #6 01-10-2009, 07:00 AM

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I am looking forward to seeing Ron Brace DT Boston College.

So is he a poormans version of teammate Raji who's probably playing in the Senior Bowl ?

Roy P · #7 01-10-2009, 11:19 AM

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So is he a poormans version of teammate Raji who's probably playing in the Senior Bowl ?

He played the NT while Raji was learning how to read and do math.

mussop · #8 01-10-2009, 02:32 PM

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So is he a poormans version of teammate Raji who's probably playing in the Senior Bowl ?

He is nothing more than a gap filler IMO. He doesnt get much push but doesnt get pushed much either. Reminds me alot of Okam without the occaisonal explosive play.

Roy P · #9 01-17-2009, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Roy P

No, but as is the case there are a lot of kids that I like.

MLB Dannel Ellerbe should rack up some tackles in this game and impress scouts.

OC John Cooper is a guy I wouldn't mind taking a late round pick on or possibly sign as a UDFA.

Watch the West's LBs closely. Victor Butler, Jason Phillips, Jason Williams are three guys that I want to see live.

Cooper is probably a UDFA with his weight being so light at 272lbs.

idymoe · #10 01-17-2009, 10:56 AM

I hope Ian Johnson does well. He is a great guy and very tough. He finished a game a couple years ago with a partially collapsed lung. He's not very big, but he reads blocks as well as I've seen and has a couple of gears. It makes defenders take wrong angles. I think he will be a good late-round pick-up for someone and will help a team in spots. He played special teams this year, so he has that going for him, too, as far as making a team.

Roy P · #11 01-17-2009, 11:05 PM

Guys who looked like they could make the roster after watching the Shrine Game include:

RB Marlon Lucky - Found holes and played like he had something to prove breaking tackles.
S Keith Fitzhugh - solid against the run and a nice pass break up. At 5'11" 205, he is small, but played like a Bob Sanders wantabe.
G Augustus Parrish - Road grader. He owned Phillip Hunt.
G Jamon Merridith - Like Parrish, he's 6'5" with long arms.
T Ramon Foster - At 6'8" 325lbs would make a nice RT.
DT Darryl Richard - Got some push upfield and played the run.
DT Myron Pryor - Did well against double teams.

RB Gartrell Johnson - Looked like BenJarvis Green-Ellis.
LB Jason Williams - Played well in coverage. Karlos Dansby light?
LB Victor Butler - Good looking SAM project and immediate Special Teams help.
TE Bear Pascoe - Says he likes Witten, but looks like Todd Heap.
NT Ra'Shon Harris - 6'5" 321 and does not move off his spot. I'd love to see him as a late round pick.