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[Kontradiction]

I need some freaking film. This is all I have Chris Boyd Highlights - YouTube

You need to live in SEC country.

 

[manxman2601]

I know Trey Millard is the FB that most interests people but JC Copeland is my guy. He's not as limber as Millard but he's...wait for it... 5'11 and 270lbs

Now imagine Blount running behind that. That's a lot of bulk to truck over the modern day 230lb LB.

 

[Big-T]

Now imagine Blount running behind that. That's a lot of bulk to truck over the modern day 230lb LB.

Now further imagine Blount running behind him....who in turn is running behind Gronk, Solder and Mankins

 

[patsinthesnow]

Jimmy Garoppolo: 6'2 226

 

[manxman2601]

Now further imagine Blount running behind him....who in turn is running behind Gronk, Solder and Mankins

I'll throw ASJ in too because I'm a fan. Today's defenses are getting smaller. A heavy package like this, especially with Blount's breakaway speed could destroy these new defenses. Especially as we still have TB.

 

[mayoclinic]

I know Trey Millard is the FB that most interests people but JC Copeland is my guy. He's not as limber as Millard but he's...wait for it... 5'11 and 270lbs

Now imagine Blount running behind that. That's a lot of bulk to truck over the modern day 230lb LB.

Is there a reason to believe that he would be a significant upgrade on 251# James Develin as a blocking fullback? I don't know enough about Copeland to form an opinion, but it seems like BB is pretty happy with Develin in that role, whereas Millard, FWIW, offers a somewhat different skill set.

 

[mayoclinic]

Some TE and OL bench press numbers reported by Josh Norris on Twitter, and from Mike Loyko's spreadsheet:

Tight Ends:

- Joe Jon Duncan 35 reps@225!
- Jace Amaro 28 (Mike Loyko lists 30 on his spreadsheet).
- Arthur Lynch 28.
- Troy Niklas 27.
- Kyle Fiedorowicz 25.
- Eric Ebron 24.
- Marcel Jensen 24.
- Jake Murphy 24.
- ASJ 20.
- Jordan Navjar 18.
- Richard Rodgers 16.
- Colt Lyerla 15.
- Nic Jacobs 15.

Offensive Linemen:

- Russell Bodine 42 reps@225.
- Antonio Richardson 36.
- Tyler Larsen 36 (short arms).
- Brandon Thompson 35.
- Greg Robinson 32.
- Brandon Linder 32.
- John Urschel 30.
- Gabe Jackson 30.
- Chris Watt 29.
- Zack Martin 29.
- Taylor Lewan 29.
- Jake Mewhort 28.
- Cameron Fleming 26.
- Trai Turner 25.
- Billy Turner 25.
- Xavier Su'a-Fili 25.
- Cyril Richardson 25.
- Weston Richburg 25.
- Jake Matthews 24.
- Marcus Martin 23.
- Dakota Dozier 23.
- Joel Bitonio 22.
- David Yankey 22.
- James Stone 22.
- Ja'Wuan James 22.
- Cyrus Kouandjio 21.
- Travis Swanson 20.

 

[Merril Hoge's Tie Knot]

Is there a reason to believe that he would be a significant upgrade on 251# James Develin as a blocking fullback? I don't know enough about Copeland to form an opinion, but it seems like BB is pretty happy with Develin in that role, whereas Millard, FWIW, offers a somewhat different skill set.

Yeah, Millard is dynamic. He's much more than just a fullback. I liken him to Marcel Reece who I'd love to have here, or a big version of Kevin Faulk.

 

[mayoclinic]

Yeah, Millard is dynamic. He's much more than just a fullback. I liken him to Marcel Reece who I'd love to have here, or a big version of Kevin Faulk.

I don't know much about Copeland, and I by no means intend to squelch enthusiasm for him. I've always felt that Millard offered a complementary skill set to Develin and that the Pats could use him as an H-back and squeeze him into the numbers, whereas more of a pure blocking TE would essentially be competing with Develin for a roster spot. Of course, any position can be upgraded, and if Copeland is that good, then more power to him.

 

[mayoclinic]

Some TE and OL bench press numbers reported by Josh Norris on Twitter, and from Mike Loyko's spreadsheet:

Tight Ends:

- Joe Jon Duncan 35 reps@225!
- Jace Amaro 28 (Mike Loyko lists 30 on his spreadsheet).
- Arthur Lynch 28.
- Troy Niklas 27.
- Kyle Fiedorowicz 25.
- Eric Ebron 24.
- Marcel Jensen 24.
- Jake Murphy 24.
- ASJ 20.
- Jordan Navjar 18.
- Richard Rodgers 16.
- Colt Lyerla 15.
- Nic Jacobs 15.

Offensive Linemen:

- Russell Bodine 42 reps@225.
- Antonio Richardson 36.
- Tyler Larsen 36 (short arms).
- Brandon Thompson 35.
- Greg Robinson 32.
- Brandon Linder 32.
- John Urschel 30.
- Gabe Jackson 30.
- Chris Watt 29.
- Zack Martin 29.
- Taylor Lewan 29.
- Jake Mewhort 28.
- Cameron Fleming 26.
- Trai Turner 25.
- Billy Turner 25.
- Xavier Su'a-Fili 25.
- Cyril Richardson 25.
- Weston Richburg 25.
- Jake Matthews 24.
- Marcus Martin 23.
- Dakota Dozier 23.
- Joel Bitonio 22.
- David Yankey 22.
- James Stone 22.
- Ja'Wuan James 22.
- Cyrus Kouandjio 21.
- Travis Swanson 20.

Full results from NFLDraftScout:

2014 Combine Results: Bench Press (Tight Ends) - CBSSports.com
2014 Combine Results: Bench Press (Offensive Line) - CBSSports.com

 

[DaBruinz]

Lol....Yes I am, I was thinking the Packers might be really interested in him as well. I was thinking the Cowboys might try and go after d-line first and then safety. I really hope Jerry losses it and drafts offense with their first pick.

I wouldn't be surprised to see Jones go D-line if they cut Ware.

 

[Wilfork#75]

Who's on Team Chris Boyd with me?

NFL Events: Combine Player Profiles - Chris Boyd

This is what takes him off my board. Any type of involvement in a rape case and I have 0 interest.

Did not play after being dismissed from the team after conditional guilty plea for his role in attempting to cover up rape of unconscious student.

I know Trey Millard is the FB that most interests people but JC Copeland is my guy. He's not as limber as Millard but he's...wait for it... 5'11 and 270lbs

Now imagine Blount running behind that. That's a lot of bulk to truck over the modern day 230lb LB.

I love Copeland's blocking. He is more a Vonta Leach dominant lead blocker where Millard is the versatile Marcel Reece type FB. I wouldn't be opposed to bringing both to camp because they both offer something different. I think Copeland would be competing with Devlin for the traditional FB spot (and I think he would be an upgrade) while Millard would more likely compete with the #3 or #4 TE for snaps. Millard was also Oklahoma's best special teams player so he offers a lot of versatility to the roster.

 

[ctpatsfan77]

Offensive Linemen:

- Russell Bodine 42 reps@225.

 

[manxman2601]

Holy smokes at Benjamin. He's bigger than Megatron.

Benjamin could make some serious money tomorrow. He (and Mike Evans) has a real chance to push for that #1 WR spot with a standout performance.

 

[Merril Hoge's Tie Knot]

This is what takes him off my board. Any type of involvement in a rape case and I have 0 interest.

I want to win too badly to make broad statements like that. More importantly, I don't know the whole story. If I was a GM you can bet I'd get to the bottom of it, but I'm not. I've read that it was a one-time lapse in judgment, and he's been a choir boy since. That's good enough for me. Hopefully he'll carry this as a chip on his shoulder. I love those guys.

I love Copeland's blocking. He is more a Vonta Leach dominant lead blocker where Millard is the versatile Marcel Reece type FB. I wouldn't be opposed to bringing both to camp because they both offer something different. I think Copeland would be competing with Devlin for the traditional FB spot (and I think he would be an upgrade) while Millard would more likely compete with the #3 or #4 TE for snaps. Millard was also Oklahoma's best special teams player so he offers a lot of versatility to the roster.

I agree and I'm glad the Marcel Reece comparison caught on. I'm not sure who Millard would compete with, if anyone. Reece is officially listed as a FB, but he's just as much of a RB, H-Back, and TE. He even gets snaps at WR.

Benjamin could make some serious money tomorrow. He (and Mike Evans) has a real chance to push for that #1 WR spot with a standout performance.

Good. Let them push the real talent down.

 

[manxman2601]

Pay attention to the short shuttle today for the OL. It is supposed to be one of the better indicators for future success that the combine offers. Also, the below comment from Box O'Rocks was one I've always remembered from my first year on Patsfans:

Hudson and Rackley fail the athleticism standards Scar looks for in his round one and two OL: 30" vertical, 4.5 short shuttle, 7.5 3-cone, and 1.85 10 split (or better in each area).

http://www.patsfans.com/new-england.../13/750352-nate-solder-page3.html#post2531867

 

[manxman2601]

@NEPD_Loyko: #Patriots have met with #LSU WR Odell Beckham Jr. at the Combine

Missed this yesterday.

 

[manxman2601]

Just shows what the hype means, I was a tad disappointed by this but for any other prospect, these would be outstanding numbers.

@MoveTheSticks: Jadeveon Clowney 6'5 1/4 266. 34 1/2 inch arms.

 

[Wilfork#75]

Just shows what the hype means, I was a tad disappointed by this but for any other prospect, these would be outstanding numbers.

I cant wait to see his workout numbers

Bruce Feldman ?@BFeldmanCBS
Almost 10 lbs lighter than last yr when SC clocked him at 4.54 & he VJed 38 RT @MoveTheSticks Jadeveon Clowney 6'5 1/4 266. 34 1/2 inch arms

 

[mayoclinic]

Joel Bitonio 5.00 40 1st run. Unofficial 10 yard split of 1.68 very fast - Kyle Long has the fastest recorded split at 1.70 last year. Logan Mankins was 1.79.

Mayock calls him a 2nd round pick. He'd make a great guard/tackle prospect, and possibly even could convert to center (he played it at the Senior Bowl practices and reportedly looked good).