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| Round 2: Jack Mewhort, OT, Ohio State | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: May 9 2014, 09:18 PM (542 Views) | |
Bent20
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May 9 2014, 09:18 PM Post #1 |
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With the 59th pick, the Colts selected Jack Mewhort out of Ohio State. STRENGTHS: Excellent size, strength and technique to quietly star up front for the Buckeyes. Latches onto opponents and easily controls them, showing off the long arms, strong hands and subtle combination of lateral agility and balance to handle pass-blocking duties at tackle in the NFL. Plays higher than scouts would like but shows surprisingly flexibility and core strength to absorb bull rushers at this level. Generates movement at the point of attack as a drive blocker and will bury his opponent when he senses the defender losing balance. Versatile. Has played each of the four exterior positions along the offensive line, logging starts at left tackle (27), right guard (eight) and left guard (three) over his career. Durable. Started the final 39 consecutive games of his career for the Buckeyes and played in 49 straight. Voted a captain by teammates and lauded for his leadership by head coach Urban Meyer. WEAKNESSES: Doesn't possess elite athleticism and therefore projects best at right tackle in the NFL. Relies on his length and strength, rather than top-notch quickness and agility to contain speed rushers and is susceptible to stutter-steps back to the inside. Plays high, negating his power in the running game at times and leaving himself vulnerable to the more powerful bull rushes he'll face in the NFL. A bit of a dancing bear when blocking in space, showing just average change of direction skills. Arrested once for public urination and for evading police. COMPARES TO: David Stewart, Titans: While lacking elite athleticism, Mewhort's size, strength and toughness project well to right tackle, like the Titans' blue-collar veteran. http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1664169/jack-mewhort |
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| errsay | May 9 2014, 09:28 PM Post #2 |
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Logan Mankins? Mayock ranked him at 59! Edited by errsay, May 9 2014, 09:30 PM.
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| cedjss | May 9 2014, 09:35 PM Post #3 |
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i hope like hell he is near the player mankins is. Does he start ahead of Thornton? folks say Thornton is better at RG than LG Mike Mayock also says he might play some center |
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| ColtsFan | May 9 2014, 09:51 PM Post #4 |
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I'll hold out hope. He's not a sexy pick, but it fills an immediate need on the frontline to protect Luck. I'll put my faith in the scouts on this one and hope he works out. Can't say I've seen him play, but his positives sound a lot greater than his negatives |
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Bent20
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May 9 2014, 10:08 PM Post #5 |
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Linemen have been flying off the board. Probably good we got our guy when we did. |
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May 9 2014, 10:57 PM Post #6 |
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Happy with this. Got a guy who can plug holes when injuries happen. Always a good thing. |
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Bent20
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May 10 2014, 09:39 AM Post #7 |
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According to this, Mewhort also has experience as a long snapper. http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/126874/colts-pick-jack-mewhort-in-2nd |
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| errsay | May 10 2014, 11:20 AM Post #8 |
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He may never be great, but I have a feeling he isn't going to disappoint either. |
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| Scott | May 10 2014, 11:56 AM Post #9 |
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Doesn't need to be great, If he can become a solid quality starter it's a helluva improvement at most spots on the O-line. |
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| errsay | May 10 2014, 12:04 PM Post #10 |
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What I'm talkin' about... |
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May 10 2014, 12:07 PM Post #11 |
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Solid and affordable sometimes beats great when it comes to offensive linemen. You just need five guys that fit that description and right now we only have two. |
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| errsay | May 10 2014, 12:33 PM Post #12 |
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I like our OT's more than most Colt fans, for whatever reason. I hated Satele, and I thought that Thornton was in over his head mainly due to issues with technique against quicker DT's. Fixable. I also like the small sample size I saw from Nixon. He was a very good player at Florida. Holmes graded out VERY well on his limited jumbo package plays last year. * Keep an eye on Mewhort's teammate...Cory Linsley, C. late in the draft.* Edited by errsay, May 10 2014, 12:35 PM.
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Bent20
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May 10 2014, 12:38 PM Post #13 |
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I still think Thornton could be a good player. Sometimes fans give up too quickly on guys who don't produce right away. There is all this excitement around rookies but fans expect too much too quickly. |
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| errsay | May 10 2014, 01:20 PM Post #14 |
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Agree. Not giving up on Thornton at all...but he needs to be diligent about his technique. In other words, he has to do the necessary work and mental reps. |
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| cedjss | May 10 2014, 01:23 PM Post #15 |
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LOUIS COULD START AT GUARD MEWHORT MIGHT BE OUR CENTER |
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| errsay | May 10 2014, 01:29 PM Post #16 |
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POSSIBLE AND POSSIBLE. Options are a good thing, especially considering last year's. |
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| cedjss | May 10 2014, 02:07 PM Post #17 |
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my only concern with Mewhort is he seems top heavy. reminds me of Mike McGlynn. saw tape of his Clemson game, not impressed but that was only one game |
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May 10 2014, 02:45 PM Post #18 |
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![]() I like his answer to most comfortable position. |
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| errsay | May 10 2014, 02:54 PM Post #19 |
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Every player has warts. It's about upgrading the talent level for your team, and making the player fit into your system. No team has 22 all stars. |
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