2014 NFL Combine Open Thread

A little surprising to see Cyrus Kouandjio listed at 6'7. Taller than I expected. At 6'7 322 35-5/8" arms and 10-1/4" hands, its hard to drop up someone more physically imposing than him. I was really high on him believing him to actually have the 2nd highest ceiling. His bowl game left much to be desired though.

I can't help but think if he tests really well (which I expect), I don't think I can just let 1 game tear down alot of great tape that he does have. Plus we have one of the best coaching the position now. Could he turn Kouandjio into an All-Pro? An OT @ #15 is still only my 5th highest priority, but maybe as the process moves along, Kouandjio may look even more attractive.

 

Mike Evans- 6'4 3/4 231

Kelvin Benjamin- 6'5 240

Marqise Lee 5'11 3/4 192

 

Sammy Watkins 6'0 3/4 211. An inch shorter than his listed height.

 

Wow Benjamin is bigger than some of the TE's...

I'm interested to see what he runs.

 

Are there any successful WRs in the NFL at 240 lbs? I'd prefer 230.

 

For what it's worth I was watching Marc Schlereth talk about our O-line and Munch. Paraphrasing but he essentially said that we have put some high picks into our line and he thinks Munch will be able to coach up what we have.

I'm not opposed to an OL pick but IMO it has to be great value if it's in the 1st round. Maybe Matthews drops to us with his less than desirable measurable. Saw his arms were only 33-3/8, kinda short isn't it?

 

Thats my thoughts as well. I'm going to trust a guy like Munchak over anyone else, if he feels he can work with Gilbert/Adams, that's good enough for me. Tunch said that Munchak will elevate both their games, that he will teach Adams how to prepare and Gilbert to be more consistent.

We'll find out what he thinks of them at draft time.

 

Jake Matthews isn't can't miss, but I think he is really good. I don't think he will be as good as a Joe Thomas, but I think he will be better than Jake Long. I also think Matthews is better than Luke Joeckel even though the latter played the LT position at A&M 2 years ago.

My main issue with Matthews is just how high is his ceiling? To me both Robinson and Kouandjio have higher ceilings, but will they ever get to that level? Matthews will start from Day #1 and could play at a pro bowl early in his career. When I think of Jake Matthews I think of Jordan Gross from Carolina. I believe Gross also had shorter arms (33-1/4").

 

Keep an eye on Crockett Gilmore at the Combine tomorrow. He measured in at 6'6 260lbs, very long 33-3/4" arms and the largest hands of any TE at 10-3/8".

He was highly impressive at the East-West Shrine game and impressed further at the Senior Bowl. I know I'm kind of reaching here, but I'm sure Joey Porter probably has some insight on him being at Colorado St together. Opposite sides of the ball I know, but I'm sure Porter was able to make some observations about his work ethics and personality.

We all talk about the big 4 TEs, and there's even been alot of talk about Fiedorowicz, but Gilmore is on the move. Two months ago, I had never even heard of him, but I have been very impressed with him ever since.

 

Steelers meeting with Ole Miss WR Donte Moncrief today.

 

Receivers have been updated.

http://thesteelersfans.com/1855/2014-nfl-combine-official-measurements-results/

 

I like this. Moncrief is a nice prospect with size and speed. Interested to see him run..

 

Running back measurements updated now, as well.

 

Benjamin meeting planned for today also.

 

Jordan Matthews has some great measurables. Big Mitts on him.

 

LOL, I thought he was strictly talking about TE's, I was thinking, hmm, have no idea who that Ewans guy is

 

Totally agree mac..

 

Biggest hands out of the entire group.