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NFP's Wes Bunting on OG Mike Pouncey
SideLine Scouting on Mike Pouncey
A GREAT Guard prospect. Should go somewhere in the 2nd Round, which'll probably be too early for us. Indeed, I'm hoping that we retain Logan Mankins, which would make Guard a lower priority, and I'd certainly rather see us take a double helping of D Line Grizzlies AND a double helping of Flankers, before hitting Guard...But if he should, by any odd chance, sink to the 3rd, or even the very late 2nd Round...
OL Mike Pouncey: No. 55 (6-5, 311)
A natural bender who can really sit into his stance off the snap, fire off the football low and consistently get under the pad level of opposing linemen in the run game. His combination of initial burst and power really makes him effective as an in-line blocker, as he gets his arms up quickly, hands under the chest plate and pumps his legs through contact. Also, is routinely one of the first linemen firing off the football. Is really coordinated through contact as well, does a nice job sitting into his stance, maintaining his balance and cleanly shuffling his feet through the play. Now, isn’t the most aware at times off the snap, will struggle to recognize his man and get caught taking improper angles, allowing himself to be jolted on contact. But, he’s a good enough athlete to rework his hands and at least create a stalemate inside and stick to the block.
Is comfortable on the move, takes good angles in space, is fluid/rangy for a big guy and breaks down well on contact. Does a nice job as a short-area athlete chipping at the line, quickly redirecting and reaching a linebacker off his frame.
Looks comfortable in pass protection, takes a quick first step off the line and does a great job keeping his base down and feet under him laterally. Is really fluid when asked to slide and shuffle and displays impressive mirror ability even in space. Now, isn’t real heavy handed, possesses a quick recoil and always keep his hands up and ready to punch, but too often allows defenders to fight off his block and he relies more so on his ability to mirror in space. However, redirects really well and can anchor on contact, as he works his hands well to consistently gain inside leverage.
Impression: A gifted athlete who plays with bend, explosion and natural athleticism in both the run and pass game. No reason to think this guy can’t be starting early in his NFL career and become a very good lineman at the next level.
SideLine Scouting on Mike Pouncey
Michael Pouncey - Florida (HT: 6-4½ - WT: 317)
Projection: 2nd Round
Positives: Athletic... Versatile... Good run blocker... Very solid drive blocker with good power... Good size and reasonably good strength... Can anchor well at POA... Plays with good power... Stays low and wins most battles for leverage... Holds up reasonably well versus bull rushers... Gets and maintains good hand placement... Plays with reasonably good leverage... Drives his legs on contact... Maintains good balance... Gets good push and can move the pile in the running game... Can pull and trap block well... Gets to the second level... Does a nice job breaking down in space and blocking on the move... Reasonably good flexibility and COD... Very solid pass protector... Good initial quickness, very quick off the snap... Explodes into his blocks... Good agility... Solid footwork... Very solid knee bender... Very solid lateral movement and slide... Possesses a reasonably strong base... Physical, hard worker, flashes a mean streak... Works hard to finish his assignments.
Negatives: Inconsistent... Slow to recgonize stunts and delayed blitzes... More of a wall-off blocker in space than actual hitter... Can be beat by quicker three-techniques... Will lunge and lose balance... Doesn't keep his head up... Struggles snapping the ball, especially from the shotgun... Looked better in 2009 as a Guard, will get some misguided consideration at Center.
A GREAT Guard prospect. Should go somewhere in the 2nd Round, which'll probably be too early for us. Indeed, I'm hoping that we retain Logan Mankins, which would make Guard a lower priority, and I'd certainly rather see us take a double helping of D Line Grizzlies AND a double helping of Flankers, before hitting Guard...But if he should, by any odd chance, sink to the 3rd, or even the very late 2nd Round...