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Player Bio:
Mike Leach has taken his spread offense to Pullman, and Madison has excelled in the pass protection role; the team threw 664 passes on the year. He showed quick feet and good downfield mobility for his size while starting all 13 games at right tackle in 2017, earning second-team All-Pac-12 honors. He was an honorable mention all-conference pick as a 13-game starter at right tackle as a junior. That was a repeat of the honors he received while starting all 13 games at the right tackle spot the previous year. The Washington native and top 50 guard recruit nationally actually started the first eight games of his redshirt freshman year at the right tackle spot, as well. He did not play in the final four contests of the year as junior Jacob Seydel took over the spot.
 
Analysis By Lance Zierlein NFL Analyst
Draft Projection: Rounds 5-6
NFL Comparison: Joe Haeg
 
Overview:
Madison's athletic ability, foot quickness and ability to sustain blocks on the move make him a desirable target for teams who want offensive linemen who can excel in space. However, his lack of anchor in pass protection will likely be targeted by pass rushers looking to for holes to exploit. A move inside to guard could benefit Madison, if he can add strength and play with better knee bend.
 
Strengths:
  • Gets out of his stance and into his work quickly
  • Good athlete who excels as move blocker
  • Gets upfield to lead the charge in screen game
  • Races to get feet into proper position on reach blocks
  • Establishes hand positioning early in rep
  • Won't stop working to get blocks sealed or turned out on run play
  • Light on his feet with a quality mirror
  • Refuses to just give away his edge at the top of the rush
  • Slides feet through contact to help ride edge rushers around the pocket
  • Makes arm extension and locking out a priority
  • Good pace in his kick-slides and would benefit with more quick-sets and fewer lateral sets
  • Reads and react to games up front
Weaknesses:

  • Benefits from up-tempo pace and quick passing attack
  • Lacks experience firing off the ball
  • Play strength is average and needs to win with technique and positioning
  • Carries too much weight back in his heels on pass sets and allows speed-to-power rushes to roll him back into the pocket
  • Needs to maintain knee bend
  • Gets too straight legged at contact and can be bounced around
  • May lack desired arm length as NFL tackle
  • Will panic and grab when punch timing goes awry
  • Lack of length and anchor will be continuing concerns for offensive line coaches

Great ideas rooted in love.(R)

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Like how the first weakness listed is he benefits from an up-tempo, fast-paced attack...umm, AR12 in hurry up...then ball-hawk on defense and get the ball back...AR12 hurry up and score more...repeat

Pack will average more than 30 PPG this year.

I sure the hell hope they are tabbing him for Buluga's backup instead of roster black hole Spriggs.

Even if he's playing G, he's a better option.  Hopefully another OL comes next.  

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ChilliJon posted:

Spriggs won’t be gone with final cuts. Maybe down on the depth chart. But not gone. Too early for anything that drastic. 

Agreed.  I'd be happy if that barnacle Goodson got the boot.  Pretty sure that guy could lose both legs and have a roster spot. 

Henry posted:
ChilliJon posted:

Spriggs won’t be gone with final cuts. Maybe down on the depth chart. But not gone. Too early for anything that drastic. 

Agreed.  I'd be happy if that barnacle Goodson got the boot.  Pretty sure that guy could lose both legs and have a roster spot. 

Damn, Henry...you and I are starting to share the same thoughts - I just started a thread on this topic...I'm self-checking into therapy now.

It's been a few years since I've "Adopted" a late round draft pick into my avatar as it has usually led to either being a bust and/or  chronic injuries (Jerron McMillian, JC Tretter and Carl Bradford among other unfortunate victims.)

However, I think is a risk worth taking.

Rusty posted:

It's been a few years since I've "Adopted" a late round draft pick into my avatar as it has usually led to either being a bust and/or  chronic injuries (Jerron McMillian, JC Tretter and Carl Bradford among other unfortunate victims.)

However, I think is a risk worth taking.

Zorack got blown up multiple times. Tough Dude!!! 

YATittle posted:

Spriggs, like Rollins, will be gone in Final Cuts. New Regime sweeps clean.

Disagree on Rollins.

I want to see how he performs in the new defense. He deserves a chance in Pre-Season even if the fans want him crucified.

If Rollins is healthy he has a shot to make the team but it won't be due to his CB skills.  King, Alexander and Jackson are obviously locks.  House and Williams are near locks (too much youth at CB to cut these two vets).  That leaves one spot, barring injuries, for Rollins, Goodson, Hawkins or Pipkins and it probably goes to the guy who is best on special teams.  

The Packers could easily keep an extra CB and go light at safety if Rollins is cross trained at both position.  Once the young guys are up to speed, Rollins action is most likely going to come in nickle and dime packages anyway.  Ultimately MM is going to keep his best 53.

Now if the Packers keep two punters, Rollins may become a luxury they just can't afford.

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Somehow there is this understood assumption that Rollins is moving to S.  That may be the collective consensus among us internet experts but has anyone in GB said anything to support that?  

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