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Round 3: Donte Moncrief, WR, Mississippi
Topic Started: May 9 2014, 10:51 PM (628 Views)
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Colts go WR in the third round with Donte Moncrief - 6'2" and 221.

STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES

STRENGTHS: Moncrief's thick frame, deceptive speed and smooth route-running make him a nightmare for cornerbacks. He does not possess the explosive moves of Southern Cal's Marqise Lee or Clemson's Sammy Watkins but might be a better player than either of them.
He is sudden in his breaks, showing the ability to generate separation even against tight man coverage, and accelerates quickly, often leaving defenders in his dust on double-moves. Moncrief tracks the ball well and generally shows excellent hands (one drop vs. Texas), as well as the body control to make the dazzling grab. Moncrief is also cognizant in the running game, showing awareness and toughness as a downfield blocker

WEAKNESSES: Perhaps the only thing standing in Moncrief's way of becoming the first "skill-position" player from Mississippi to earn a first round draft selection since Eli Manning (No. 1 overall, 2004) is the question about his straight-line speed. Moncrief was not caught from behind on tapes viewed and was credited with a surprising 4.34-yard 40-yard dash at the combine.

Needs to work on route-running, as do most rookie receivers. Does not always play up to his size and not allow cornerbacks to break up as many passes. Not electric in the open field.

--ROB RANG

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1878014/donte-moncrief
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Moncrief's...smooth route-running


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Needs to work on route-running,


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If he can develop this year, we might not need Nicks for more than one season. Could be our new Garcon.
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errsay
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Off the chart measurables and had a monster combine. Needs to be motivated and pay attention to Reggie's words of wisdom. Sky's the limit if he wants it.
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AustinColtsFan79
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We are loaded at Receiver now. Clearly the way our offense went in the tank when Reggie went down didn't go unnoticed.
Edited by AustinColtsFan79, May 9 2014, 11:00 PM.
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This is the bigger receiver we needed to pair with Hilton. If Rogers develops, sweet. We've gone from being very depleted, almost desperate, at WR last year, to being potentially loaded with talent there this year - assuming guys recover from injury and improve.
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6'2" 220 is what I like.
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May 9 2014, 10:59 PM
6'2" 220 is what I like.
That and the 4.34 in the 40.
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Its all about the hands.
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cedjss
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Moncrief had the second fastest 40 for a WR at combine.
fast, big, good hands, nice pick up.
but wayne, nicks, hilton and now moncrief. plus maybe rogers
will we keep 6 WR
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I think Rogers stays on the PS, then it's a question of do we keep Whalen or Brazill.
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May 9 2014, 11:23 PM
I think Rogers stays on the PS, then it's a question of do we keep Whalen or Brazill.
I think someone will nab Rogers off the PS if they put him there.
Donte Moncrief highlights:
http://youtu.be/XpOHRPmhErw
Edited by DarkHorseColts, May 9 2014, 11:39 PM.
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So what is the word on why Moncrief fell so far? Know it's a deep WR draft but several went before him.
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Kiper said it was because he "never took a game over".
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I don't think they risk Rogers on the PS. I think if Whalen isn't PS eligible, he's gone. And either we keep 6 receivers, or we cut Brazill too. Probably we keep 6.
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Kick off or punt returner?
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May 9 2014, 11:49 PM
Kick off or punt returner?
Maybe punts. I'd rather not see it though on kickoffs. Just a way to get a young player hurt. Under the current kickoff rules having a good returner isn't all that important. Even Hester hasn't returned a kickoff for a TD since 2011.
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I am as big of fan of Whalen as anyone. The guy works hard, has dynamite hands, and runs great routes. But he just can't get consistent separation at the NFL level. The speed isn't there. Not sure why he would be a front-runner to make the roster as a receiver. Brazill showed more promise, imo.

I look at Montcrief and wonder why he fell to us as well. From all I've read he's 6'2", 220lbs, runs a 4.34 40, but 'might' need some work on his route running? On the the videos I see a guy who outruns everybody without looking like he's trying. Can't wait to see if that translates to the NFL level.
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Apparently, his hands are also a question mark (that can be said for about any big, fast, outside threat). I've read a few analysts say he's raw but has no. 1 potential. Again, sounds like our new Garcon. Let him improve for a couple of years and see what he can become.
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He's also 20 yrs. old.
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May 9 2014, 11:42 PM
Kiper said it was because he "never took a game over".
Beg's the question, His fault or the guy calling plays or throwing the ball?
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If Eli was his Q.B; I have a feeling that would have been a non-statement.
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they say he suffered from bad QB play at ole miss
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Ole Miss has been suffering after Archie and after Eli.
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Well I think he had Jevon Snead for a year or two.
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meh
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May 10 2014, 12:08 AM
I am as big of fan of Whalen as anyone. The guy works hard, has dynamite hands, and runs great routes. But he just can't get consistent separation at the NFL level. The speed isn't there. Not sure why he would be a front-runner to make the roster as a receiver. Brazill showed more promise, imo.

Yeah, Whalen is most likely gone. Hilton and Wayne can take care of slot receiver duties just fine.
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I see Erik Thomas taking over the slot position in two years...maybe sooner.
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Any possibility of trading one for help at center or safety?
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Think the only thing we'd get for Whalen, or maybe even Brazill, is a sixth or seventh round pick.
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