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Rob Rang @RobRang · 2h2 hours ago
Among things to remember on Mariota's day is some of missed verticals went to former Duck, Seahawk Lavasier Tuinei, who lacks great speed.
Rob Rang @RobRang · 2h2 hours agoAmong things to remember on Mariota's day is some of missed verticals went to former Duck, Seahawk Lavasier Tuinei, who lacks great speed.
More on Mariota's pro day from Cimini.
http://espn.go.com/blog/new-york/je...ota?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter
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With Jets GM in attendance, Mariota underwhelms in Pro Day
Jets general manager Mike Maccagnan took a break from signing free agents and swinging trades to attend Oregon’s Pro Day on Thursday to scout quarterback Marcus Mariota.
Mariota had an underwhelming performance in front of representatives from most of the teams in the NFL. He hit his receiver on 60 of 67 overall throws, but never looked comfortable.
“At best it was just a solid workout,” draft analyst Mike Mayock said on The NFLNetwork.
Now, there are cautionary tales about putting too much stock in Pro Days. JaMarcus Russell had the best Pro Day anyone had seen by a quarterback and we all know how that worked out for the Raiders. Teddy Bridgewater had a poor Pro Day last year and fell to the final pick of the first round. He had a strong rookie year for the Vikings, though.
The Jets hold the No. 6 pick and they may not even have to make a decision on Mariota because he could be off the board by then. But Maccagnan trekked to Oregon along with offensive coordinator Chan Gailey, quarterbacks coach Kevin Patullo and director of college scouting Rex Hogan to check out Mariota in person. The Jets also have a pre-draft visit scheduled with Mariota, according to a source.
There were five NFL general mangers as well as Titans coach Ken Whisenhunt at the workout. The Titans hold the No. 2 pick. Buccaneers GM Jason Licht was there. Tampa Bay has the No. 1 pick, but is expected to take Florida State’s Jameis Winston.
After the workout, Mariota told NFL Network he had private workouts with the Bucs and Eagles already and was having one with the Titans on Thursday night. Eagles coach Chip Kelly coached Mariota at Oregon, which has led to speculation Kelly would trade up from the 20th pick to take him. Kelly shot that speculation down on Wednesday, but that denial probably won’t quiet the rumors.
Mariota said he was nervous when the workout began Thursday but settled in.
“I thought it went OK,” he told NFL Network. “There were some missed throws here and there but I thought overall the group did well. It was fun out there.”
Mariota took every snap from under center, showing teams his footwork dropping back. He took only five snaps under center last year, primarily playing in the shotgun formation, leading some to question if he could adjust in the NFL.
“We saw footwork, we saw arm strength, we saw an athlete,” Mayock said. “Does he need to polish for the NFL? Yes.”
http://nypost.com/2015/03/12/with-jets-gm-in-attendance-mariota-underwhelms-in-pro-day/
Jets general manager Mike Maccagnan took a break from signing free agents and swinging trades to attend Oregon’s Pro Day on Thursday to scout quarterback Marcus Mariota.
Mariota had an underwhelming performance in front of representatives from most of the teams in the NFL. He hit his receiver on 60 of 67 overall throws, but never looked comfortable.
“At best it was just a solid workout,” draft analyst Mike Mayock said on The NFLNetwork.
Now, there are cautionary tales about putting too much stock in Pro Days. JaMarcus Russell had the best Pro Day anyone had seen by a quarterback and we all know how that worked out for the Raiders. Teddy Bridgewater had a poor Pro Day last year and fell to the final pick of the first round. He had a strong rookie year for the Vikings, though.
The Jets hold the No. 6 pick and they may not even have to make a decision on Mariota because he could be off the board by then. But Maccagnan trekked to Oregon along with offensive coordinator Chan Gailey, quarterbacks coach Kevin Patullo and director of college scouting Rex Hogan to check out Mariota in person. The Jets also have a pre-draft visit scheduled with Mariota, according to a source.
There were five NFL general mangers as well as Titans coach Ken Whisenhunt at the workout. The Titans hold the No. 2 pick. Buccaneers GM Jason Licht was there. Tampa Bay has the No. 1 pick, but is expected to take Florida State’s Jameis Winston.
After the workout, Mariota told NFL Network he had private workouts with the Bucs and Eagles already and was having one with the Titans on Thursday night. Eagles coach Chip Kelly coached Mariota at Oregon, which has led to speculation Kelly would trade up from the 20th pick to take him. Kelly shot that speculation down on Wednesday, but that denial probably won’t quiet the rumors.
Mariota said he was nervous when the workout began Thursday but settled in.
“I thought it went OK,” he told NFL Network. “There were some missed throws here and there but I thought overall the group did well. It was fun out there.”
Mariota took every snap from under center, showing teams his footwork dropping back. He took only five snaps under center last year, primarily playing in the shotgun formation, leading some to question if he could adjust in the NFL.
“We saw footwork, we saw arm strength, we saw an athlete,” Mayock said. “Does he need to polish for the NFL? Yes.”
http://nypost.com/2015/03/12/with-jets-gm-in-attendance-mariota-underwhelms-in-pro-day/
Kimberley A. Martin @KMart_LI · 3h3 hours ago#Jets dir of player personnel Brian Heimerdinger spotted on ESPN at WVU's Pro Day #kevinwhite
Kimberley A. Martin @KMart_LI · 3h3 hours agoNot surprisingly, #Jets new WRs coach Karl Dorrell is at WVU's pro day as well, according to @JosinaAnderson
Tony Pauline @TonyPauline · 5h5 hours agoPro-Day 3/13: Alvin Durpee/Kentucky met with Eagles, 49ers, Jets, lunch with Saints dinner with Steelers
I'm told Alvin Dupree looked tremendous in position drills yesterday, which should come as no surprise to anyone. Coupled with his incredible testing at the combine, as well as the pass-rush skills he displayed the past two seasons, I struggle to see how he gets out of the top 15.
Dupree had dinner with the Pittsburgh Steelers the night before the pro day (general manager and head coach amongst those in attendance) and also met with the Indianapolis Colts.
Yesterday, Dupree met with the Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers, lunched with the New Orleans Saints and then met with the New York Jets.
2015 Pro Day Notes: Friday, March 13, 2:35 p.m.
By Tony Pauline, http://draftinsider.net/
First things first, I incorrectly stated Hobart offensive lineman Ali Marpet had dinner with the Cleveland Browns. Actually, Marpet had dinner with the Philadelphia Eagles and breakfast with the Cleveland Browns this morning. Whatever it is, it sounds like a lot of going out to eat!
Marvin Lewis, Mike Tomlin and Rick Spielman were all on hand at the Ohio State pro day.
Receiver Devin Smith did not run the 40, but did position drills, announcing he chose to concentrate on route running and running underneath patterns to prove he's more than just a vertical receiver. I'm told there was just one drop from Smith, but overall, he looked good. After the workout, the Cleveland Browns spent a lot of time with Smith.
The Buckeyes' other receiver, Evan Spencer, looked terrific. The big-bodied wide out ran 40 times that ranged from 4.40 to 4.45 and caught the ball extremely well, extending his hands to grab the pass away from his frame. The feeling is this workout will push Spencer into the late part of the draft, as comparisons are being made to James Wright, the seventh-round pick of the Cincinnati Bengals last year who was marginally productive in college but came with a great deal of physical talent and looked good during his pro-day workout.
After pulling up with a bad hamstring after his second attempt in the 40, defensive tackle Michael Bennett was unable to participate in position drills.
Macc at Oregon State pro day.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...oregon-state-has-look-of-an-nfl-qb-at-pro-day
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...oregon-state-has-look-of-an-nfl-qb-at-pro-day
Mannion would look good in green and white
Fast times at west Virginia pro day.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...unofficial-proday-40?campaign=Twitter_nfl_cfb
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...unofficial-proday-40?campaign=Twitter_nfl_cfb
Jake Steinberg @Steiny31 · 17h17 hours ago#Jets have a private workout scheduled with Marcus Mariota on March 28th. #nyj
My question is when. Is 4th too early/late?
The accolades continue for Ali Marpet. Nine teams made their way to upstate New York to watch the offensive lineman, who continues to impress future NFL employers. As he did during the Combine, Marpet looked terrific in position drills. He moved very well and displayed violent hand punch. Many now feel confident they will be able to use him in a power-running offense, something I thought possible when he handled Danny Shelton during Senior Bowl practice.
I'm told Marpet will work out again for a collective group of scouts on April 7, the same date Syracuse holds its pro day.
By Tony Pauline, http://draftinsider.net/
My thinking is our 3rd is a little early from him but I worry he would be gone before our 4th
Tony Pauline @TonyPauline · 19m19 minutes ago49ers respond to LB retirements by scheduling official visit with Benardrick McKinney/Miss St who's also visiting Cowboys, Broncos & Texans
Tony Pauline @TonyPauline · Mar 16Looking for a sleeper QB? J. P. Douglas/Davidson, by way of Southern. Invited to super regional combine after good showing at regional
Gil Brandt @Gil_Brandt · Mar 16Marcus Mariota spend day w/ Jon Gruden recently. Gruden said Mariota reminds him a lot of Russell Wilson. Very positive review.
2015 Pro Day Notes: Tuesday, March 17, 2:55 p.m.
By Tony Pauline, http://draftinsider.net/
A rather slow pro day as just one player from the schools on today's schedule participated in the Combine. There was one workout that caught the attention of teams.
Northwestern
Fifteen teams were on hand for the workout of safety Ibraheim Campbell, who missed the Combine and Northwestern's initial pro day with a hamstring injury. Despite being on the list of expected attendees, the Washington Redskins did not show up to the workout.
Campbell, who measured 5-11 1/2, 208 pounds at the Combine, timedas fast as 4.47 in the 40, 6.81 in the 3-cone and 4.03 in the short shuttle. His vertical jump touched 33 inches with 9-10 in the broad. Campbell sat on his bench press mark from the Combine of 23 reps.
I'm told overall, Campbell looked very good in drills, and he presently has four official visits set up, with more are expected.
Receiver Tony Jones, who severely sprained his ankle just days before Northwestern's initial pro day, was unable to workout today. I've been informed he will take the field for scouts on April 9 along with quarterback Trevor Siemian and former Wildcat Venric Mark, who played for West Texas A&M last season.
By Tony Pauline, http://draftinsider.net/
A rather slow pro day as just one player from the schools on today's schedule participated in the Combine. There was one workout that caught the attention of teams.
Fifteen teams were on hand for the workout of safety Ibraheim Campbell, who missed the Combine and Northwestern's initial pro day with a hamstring injury. Despite being on the list of expected attendees, the Washington Redskins did not show up to the workout.
Campbell, who measured 5-11 1/2, 208 pounds at the Combine, timedas fast as 4.47 in the 40, 6.81 in the 3-cone and 4.03 in the short shuttle. His vertical jump touched 33 inches with 9-10 in the broad. Campbell sat on his bench press mark from the Combine of 23 reps.
I'm told overall, Campbell looked very good in drills, and he presently has four official visits set up, with more are expected.
Receiver Tony Jones, who severely sprained his ankle just days before Northwestern's initial pro day, was unable to workout today. I've been informed he will take the field for scouts on April 9 along with quarterback Trevor Siemian and former Wildcat Venric Mark, who played for West Texas A&M last season.
2015 Pro Day Notes: Tuesday, March 17, 6:25 p.m.
By Tony Pauline, http://draftinsider.net/
Southern Illinois
The New York Jets, St. Louis Rams, Cincinnati Bengals, Houston Texans and Chicago Bears were on hand for Southern Illinois pro day, where running back Malcolm Agnew was the big winner.
He measured 5-9 1/8, 203 pounds, ran 40 times in the low 4.5-second range (4.51) then turned in a scorching shuttle of 3.89 seconds and an equally impressive 3-cone drill of 6.62 seconds. Agnew's jump marks of 36 1/2 inches (vertical) and 10-10 (broad) were turned in during the Northwestern pro day.
In drills, Agnew looked solid, especially catching passes, where he made several finger-tip receptions. The Houston Texans and Cincinnati Bengals have shown a lot of interest in Agnew.
Tight end/H-back Mycole Pruitt, who turned in an outstanding combine workout, caught the ball today and did reasonably well. I'm told while his pass-catching skills stood out, he shows a bit of tightness in his hips; not a good sign for a smaller player at his position.
Brown
Of note during Brown's pro day was the work out of long snapper Courtland Clavette, who measured 6-3, 241 pounds and then ran a best 40 time of 4.71 seconds. He also completed 22 reps on the bench and looked good snapping the ball.
Six teams (Patriots, Dolphins, Redskins, Chiefs, Packers) were on hand, including the Minnesota Vikings, who sent special teams coach Mike Prefier. Many feel Clavette now ranks as one of the top two long snappers available in the 2015 NFL Draft.
2015 Pro Day Notes: Tuesday, March 17, 5:00 p.m.
By Tony Pauline, http://draftinsider.net/
Texas A&M-Commerce
Nearly two dozen teams traveled to Texas A&M-Commerce to watch a trio of legitimate NFL prospects work out.
Receiver Vernon Johnson, who many feel should have received a combine invitation, ran 40 times between 4.45 and 4.51 seconds after measuring 6-0 3/8, 196 pounds, touching 37 inches in the vertical jump and 10-7 in the broad. He caught the ball extremely well in drills and has met with the Philadelphia Eagles and Houston Texans.
Defensive tackle Charles Tuaau completed 27 reps on the bench then ran a 5.27-second 40 with a reasonable 1.74-second 10-yard split.
I'm still waiting on numbers for former Longhorn running back Joe Bergeron, who played for Texas A&M-Commerce this season. Scouts on hand described Bergeron as a "beast," stating he looked good in drills and caught the ball very well. The feeling is Bergeron will get a legitimate shot in camp this summer.
By Tony Pauline, http://draftinsider.net/
The New York Jets, St. Louis Rams, Cincinnati Bengals, Houston Texans and Chicago Bears were on hand for Southern Illinois pro day, where running back Malcolm Agnew was the big winner.
He measured 5-9 1/8, 203 pounds, ran 40 times in the low 4.5-second range (4.51) then turned in a scorching shuttle of 3.89 seconds and an equally impressive 3-cone drill of 6.62 seconds. Agnew's jump marks of 36 1/2 inches (vertical) and 10-10 (broad) were turned in during the Northwestern pro day.
In drills, Agnew looked solid, especially catching passes, where he made several finger-tip receptions. The Houston Texans and Cincinnati Bengals have shown a lot of interest in Agnew.
Tight end/H-back Mycole Pruitt, who turned in an outstanding combine workout, caught the ball today and did reasonably well. I'm told while his pass-catching skills stood out, he shows a bit of tightness in his hips; not a good sign for a smaller player at his position.
Of note during Brown's pro day was the work out of long snapper Courtland Clavette, who measured 6-3, 241 pounds and then ran a best 40 time of 4.71 seconds. He also completed 22 reps on the bench and looked good snapping the ball.
Six teams (Patriots, Dolphins, Redskins, Chiefs, Packers) were on hand, including the Minnesota Vikings, who sent special teams coach Mike Prefier. Many feel Clavette now ranks as one of the top two long snappers available in the 2015 NFL Draft.
2015 Pro Day Notes: Tuesday, March 17, 5:00 p.m.
By Tony Pauline, http://draftinsider.net/
Texas A&M-Commerce
Nearly two dozen teams traveled to Texas A&M-Commerce to watch a trio of legitimate NFL prospects work out.
Receiver Vernon Johnson, who many feel should have received a combine invitation, ran 40 times between 4.45 and 4.51 seconds after measuring 6-0 3/8, 196 pounds, touching 37 inches in the vertical jump and 10-7 in the broad. He caught the ball extremely well in drills and has met with the Philadelphia Eagles and Houston Texans.
Defensive tackle Charles Tuaau completed 27 reps on the bench then ran a 5.27-second 40 with a reasonable 1.74-second 10-yard split.
I'm still waiting on numbers for former Longhorn running back Joe Bergeron, who played for Texas A&M-Commerce this season. Scouts on hand described Bergeron as a "beast," stating he looked good in drills and caught the ball very well. The feeling is Bergeron will get a legitimate shot in camp this summer.
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2015 Pro Day Notes: Tuesday, March 17, 2:55 p.m.
By Tony Pauline, http://draftinsider.net/
A rather slow pro day as just one player from the schools on today's schedule participated in the Combine. There was one workout that caught the attention of teams.
Northwestern
Fifteen teams were on hand for the workout of safety Ibraheim Campbell, who missed the Combine and Northwestern's initial pro day with a hamstring injury. Despite being on the list of expected attendees, the Washington Redskins did not show up to the workout.
Campbell, who measured 5-11 1/2, 208 pounds at the Combine, timedas fast as 4.47 in the 40, 6.81 in the 3-cone and 4.03 in the short shuttle. His vertical jump touched 33 inches with 9-10 in the broad. Campbell sat on his bench press mark from the Combine of 23 reps.
I'm told overall, Campbell looked very good in drills, and he presently has four official visits set up, with more are expected.
Receiver Tony Jones, who severely sprained his ankle just days before Northwestern's initial pro day, was unable to workout today. I've been informed he will take the field for scouts on April 9 along with quarterback Trevor Siemian and former Wildcat Venric Mark, who played for West Texas A&M last season.
Campbell's a real nice prospect but I can't believe he's on the Jets radar. He's considered a 3rd-4th rounder. Real smart and hits hard. Diagnoses plays quickly and anticipates well. If he's there for our 4th, maybe he's Bowles' project for the future.
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Wow, even more RB's. Amazing year for them. I'd be shocked if the Jets didn't take one this year.
2015 Pro Day Notes: Wednesday, March 18, 4:30 p.m.
By Tony Pauline, http://draftinsider.net/
Memphis
Joey Clinkscales of the Oakland Raiders, Philadelphia Eagles assistant offensive line coach Greg Austin and reportedly Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier were on hand for the Memphis pro day.
The Eagles worked out Al Bond, a college tackle who projects to guard. The big lineman ran 5.33- and 5.40-second 40s that were faster than his combine time. Bond is a terrific blocker who does not test well.
Defensive end Martin Ifedi completed 18 reps on the bench press, two more than his combine mark, then looked good in position drills.
I'm waiting on results for Fritz Etienne, whom I'm told looked good in position drills.
Boise State
The 40 time for receiver Matt Miller was slower than I initially reported on twitter as I'm hearing a few 4.7-second numbers on stopwatches.
I'm told Jay Ajayi looked good in running back drills, especially catching the ball. He ranks anywhere from a high of No. 2 on running back boards around the league to a low of No. 6. As posted on twitter, Ajayi had dinner with the San Diego Chargers last night.
Quarterback Grant Hedrick looked sharp throwing the ball and though he lacks NFL size, was very accurate with all his throws.
Baylor
There were several top performances at Baylor pro day.
Receiver Levi Norwood, who struggled through an injury-plagued 2014 campaign, ran 4.53 in the 40, 4.18 in the short shuttle and a solid 6.87 in the 3-cone.
Antwan Goodley, who ran well at the combine (4.44) but could not complete the rest of the workout due to a cramped hamstring, timed 4.41 in the short shuttle and 7.15 in the 3-cone.
Quarterback Bryce Petty looked really solid today and was on the mark with most of his throws. And while that's usually the case with pro-day workouts, the creativity of quarterback coach George Whitfield leant to the cause.
Petty took snaps from underneath center, was forced to throw over and around about a handful of long (6-foot, plus) tackling dummies placed in front of him and had to watch out as Whitfield chased him with a broom.
Histrionics aside, Petty was very accurate with most of his throws, and except for a few deeper routes, did not have receivers waiting on the pass or twisting to grab errant throws.
By Tony Pauline, http://draftinsider.net/
Joey Clinkscales of the Oakland Raiders, Philadelphia Eagles assistant offensive line coach Greg Austin and reportedly Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier were on hand for the Memphis pro day.
The Eagles worked out Al Bond, a college tackle who projects to guard. The big lineman ran 5.33- and 5.40-second 40s that were faster than his combine time. Bond is a terrific blocker who does not test well.
Defensive end Martin Ifedi completed 18 reps on the bench press, two more than his combine mark, then looked good in position drills.
I'm waiting on results for Fritz Etienne, whom I'm told looked good in position drills.
The 40 time for receiver Matt Miller was slower than I initially reported on twitter as I'm hearing a few 4.7-second numbers on stopwatches.
I'm told Jay Ajayi looked good in running back drills, especially catching the ball. He ranks anywhere from a high of No. 2 on running back boards around the league to a low of No. 6. As posted on twitter, Ajayi had dinner with the San Diego Chargers last night.
Quarterback Grant Hedrick looked sharp throwing the ball and though he lacks NFL size, was very accurate with all his throws.
There were several top performances at Baylor pro day.
Receiver Levi Norwood, who struggled through an injury-plagued 2014 campaign, ran 4.53 in the 40, 4.18 in the short shuttle and a solid 6.87 in the 3-cone.
Antwan Goodley, who ran well at the combine (4.44) but could not complete the rest of the workout due to a cramped hamstring, timed 4.41 in the short shuttle and 7.15 in the 3-cone.
Quarterback Bryce Petty looked really solid today and was on the mark with most of his throws. And while that's usually the case with pro-day workouts, the creativity of quarterback coach George Whitfield leant to the cause.
Petty took snaps from underneath center, was forced to throw over and around about a handful of long (6-foot, plus) tackling dummies placed in front of him and had to watch out as Whitfield chased him with a broom.
Histrionics aside, Petty was very accurate with most of his throws, and except for a few deeper routes, did not have receivers waiting on the pass or twisting to grab errant throws.