Senior and Shrine Bowl Discussion Thread

[DanielCCSBears]

He's going to be a career backup in the NFL. Looks like Tarzan, plays like Jane, i.e., he is shite at breaking tackles and lets 185 lbs. CBs tackle him regularly. The players I love on your team are Skat and Shamari Simmons.

 

[dabears70]

Fishbain’s Senior Bowl Mock via The Athletic:

Round 1, Pick No. 18 (mocked trade from Seattle): Aireontae Ersery, OT, Minnesota​

At 6 feet 5 3/4 and 339 pounds, Ersery has a goal for the combine: “I want to show that big boy’s got wheels on him.” He was a standout player during the first day of practices, using a strong punch to win multiple one-on-one pass-rush reps. “I’m physical, coachable,”

Ersery said about what he wants to prove this week. “It doesn’t matter what the weather is, I can still go out there and f—ing play hard. I don’t let the circumstances dictate my play. I can pick up the playbook easy. And I’m versatile. I can switch to left, play right. That’s what I wanted to show.” Ersery went 33rd in Dane Brugler’s latest mock draft.

Round 2, Pick No. 39 (from the Carolina Panthers): Donovan Ezeiruaku, edge, Boston College​

Few players had more highlight-reel reps than Ezeiruaku, whose power, ability to rip through offensive tackles and pursuit were all on display in Mobile. On the first day, in a rep against West Virginia’s Wyatt Milum, Ezeiruaku swiped down the offensive lineman’s hands and showed his burst to the quarterback. He’d be a nice complement to Montez Sweat.

Round 2, Pick No. 41: Jonah Savaiinaea, OL, Arizona​

On Day 1, Savaiinaea played tackle and said after practice that he thought he overset with his hands. “That’s not me,” he said. “I want to show the coaches I can respond to adversity, so I’ll come back tomorrow and show that I belong here.” At guard Wednesday, he said his eyes were “great,” and now it’s about trusting his hands. Savaiinaea, who’s a shade under 6-4, 339 pounds, said he prefers playing inside because he likes to get his hands on the defender right away. He had several reps against one of the top players in Mobile: Texas A&M’s Stewart.

Round 2, Pick No. 50 (mocked trade from Seattle): Grey Zabel, G/C, North Dakota State

Considered one of the winners early in the week at the Senior Bowl, Zabel stood out because of his strength at the point of attack. He kept defensive linemen at bay, moved his feet well and wasn’t fazed by the jump in talent. The question for scouts — and the Bears — is how he handles the responsibilities at center. If he can manage the center calls and the snapping, he certainly has the rest of the skills necessary for the line, and the Bears need a starting center.

Round 3, Pick No. 72: Jaylin Noel, WR, Iowa State​

Brugler said Noel helped his draft stock over the first two days of practice. We knew about the speed, but one rep caught my eye. On a deep ball down the left sideline, Noel was covered well but showed impressive body control to adjust to the ball in the air and still come down with it for a big gain. If the Bears don’t re-sign Keenan Allen, they’ll need a No. 3 receiver.

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Bears Senior Bowl mock draft: Grey Zabel among the standout linemen in MobileBears Senior Bowl mock draft: Grey Zabel among the standout linemen in Mobile

I know it's still early in the process but Zabel seems to be climbing draft boards all the way into the 1st round with how good and versatile he is.

 

[RacerX]

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LOL, ok, he brokes a few tackle attempts by 185 lbs guys that will be selling auto insurance next year. He also dances at the LOS and gets shoe-string tackled by little guys, and he blows at blocking. Hehe has no fight in him and will be a journeyman scrub in the NFL.

 

[DanielCCSBears]

LOL, ok, he brokes a few tackle attempts by 185 lbs guys that will be selling auto insurance next year. He also dances at the LOS and gets shoe-string tackled by little guys, and he blows at blocking. Hehe has no fight in him and will be a journeyman scrub in the NFL.

"CBs tackle him regularly."

Sure dude.

 

[RacerX]

"CBs tackle him regularly."

Sure dude.

Lol, another edgy and witty retort. Very compelling indeed, why don't we both bookmark this exchange to revisit later in the year.

 

[Bearcub13]

I know it's still early in the process but Zabel seems to be climbing draft boards all the way into the 1st round with how good and versatile he is.

Jonah Savaiinaea seems to be getting handled pretty regularly in the drills.​

 

[Bearcub13]

Things will get a lot more clear after the combine when some of these mid dudes run a 4.5 40 at 260 pounds and people go crazy

10 yard spilt is all teams look at...

 

[Mighty Joe Young]

I know it's still early in the process but Zabel seems to be climbing draft boards all the way into the 1st round with how good and versatile he is.

I don't understand the love affair with Zabel.

It feels artificially manufactured.

When I watched tape of him at the senior bowl and the reps he was doing, He was getting pushed back five to six steps and had the same problems Braxton Jones does - literally no anchor.

 

[Mighty Joe Young]

Contrasting with my opinion of Zabel, and yes I know this guy isn't going to play center in the league, but this is somebody who to me does look impressive at the Senior bowl, and isn't getting pushed around a lot. Also seems to know how to redirect really well as well:

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1884723118830239794

 

[DanielCCSBears]

Jonah Savaiinaea seems to be getting handled pretty regularly in the drills.​

This will be more interesting to watch.

 

[msadows]

talking about walter nolen now on nfl network @Runruffshod75

 

[bearsfan1977]

talking about walter nolen now on nfl network @Runruffshod75

He’s my guy I hope they take at 10.

 

[dreadpirateroberts]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1885007799358226530

Kiper has him as his #3 RB. I want this guy in the 3rd

 

[msadows]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1885007799358226530

Kiper has him as his #3 RB. I want this guy in the 3rd

How does he run the ball? Not worried at all about pass catching ability, thats the one thing swift does at a good level

 

[msadows]

Wow jalen milroe completed a pass downfield, miracles do happen!

 

[dabears70]

He’s my guy I hope they take at 10.

Yeah i watched more tape of him last night and i'm down with him at #10 as well. Now i say i watched tape but i'm far from any kind of expert on anything draft but from my unexperienced eye, i really like this kid and think he'd be perfect in a Dennis Allen defense.

 

[dabears70]

How does he run the ball? Not worried at all about pass catching ability, thats the one thing swift does at a good level

I'm a Syracuse guy and i'll say that LeQuint is a hell of a receiver that can also run the ball well. I'll be interested in what he runs for his 40. He actually kind of reminds me of a Matt Forte.

 

[msadows]

Yeah i watched more tape of him last night and i'm down with him at #10 as well. Now i say i watched tape but i'm far from any kind of expert on anything draft but from my unexperienced eye, i really like this kid and think he'd be perfect in a Dennis Allen defense.

Isnt this the guy people think may drop to the late 20's?

 

[dabears70]

Isnt this the guy people think may drop to the late 20's?

Who are the people? I don't really go around watching a bunch of these kids that go on the internet making videos about the draft prospects like they have some kind of background doing it in real life.

Edit: actually i just saw that you posted that they were talking about him on nfl network so you tell me what they're saying about him?

 

[msadows]

Who are the people? I don't really go around watching a bunch of these kids that go on the internet making videos about the draft prospects like they have some kind of background doing it in real life.

Edit: actually i just saw that you posted that they were talking about him on nfl network so you tell me what they're saying about him?

Just the early mocks for the draft "experts" and PFF/athletic rankings. I think mel kiper is a lot higher on him than others, think he's top 15 on his list.

They didnt really talk much about him on nfl network, like a 2 minute segment mostly about how athletic he is