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**Tribal Warfare** · 01-16-2009, 11:03 PM

Sanchez tops tons of talent

By Russ Lande - SportingNews 13 hours, 22 minutes ago

This story first appeared in Friday’s edition of Sporting News Today. If you are not receiving Sporting News Today, the only daily digital sports newspaper, sign up today for free.

USC coach Pete Carroll might not think quarterback Mark Sanchez, a fourth-year junior, is ready, but NFL scouts and personnel men are happy to see him among the 46 underclassmen to declare for the 2009 NFL draft. In fact, four of the top five picks could be underclassmen, including Sanchez as the No. 1 overall pick.

With predraft workouts having begun this week leading to Saturday’s East-West Shrine Game, Sporting News draft expert Russ Lande, a former NFL scout, provides an updated mock draft (*—denotes underclassmen):

No. 1 Lions. Mark Sanchez*, QB, USC

Sanchez is NFL-ready and has a similar skill set to Matthew Stafford, but does not make the mistakes under pressure that Stafford does occasionally.

No. 2 Rams. Eugene Monroe, OT, Virginia

Rams officials love Andre Smith’s talent but worry about his weight. Monroe isn’t quite as good a run blocker but is an elite pass protector.

No. 3 Chiefs. Matthew Stafford*, QB, Georgia

Despite Tyler Thigpen’s strong finish and Stafford’s occasional interceptions, GM Scott Pioli should grab a QB to build around.

No. 4 Seahawks Andre Smith*, OT, Alabama

Seattle is desperate for receivers, but Walter Jones is not getting any younger. Smith would start at right tackle in ’09 and then shift to the left side when Jones retires.

No. 5 Browns. Chris Wells*, RB, Ohio State

Don’t believe the rumors of Wells lacking great toughness or work ethic. He will become an NFL franchise back.

No. 6 Bengals. Brian Orakpo, DE, Texas

The Bengals must find a way to pressure the QB. Orakpo is raw but has the physical talent to become a special edge pass rusher.

No. 7 Raiders. Jason Smith, OT, Baylor

The Raiders still need a top-flight left tackle to protect JaMarcus Russell, and Robert Gallery is not the answer.

No. 8 Jaguars. Rey Maualuga, MLB, USC

Maualuga is a violent, aggressive middle linebacker who changes games with his hitting ability, and Jags need someone to replace malcontent Mike Peterson.

No. 9 Packers. B.J. Raji, DT, Boston College

The Packers desperately need someone to clog the middle of their run defense.

No. 10 49ers. Josh Freeman*, QB, Kansas State

Freeman is a big, strong-armed quarterback with top athleticism, character and passing tools.

Russ Lande founded GM Jr. Scouting LLC, a football scouting service that analyzes NFL draft prospects for Sporting News.

Ebolapox · 01-16-2009, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by DeezNutz

Sanchez's own coach, someone who has won college championships and coached in the NFL, says that the player isn't ready.

Sorry, I'm going to trust Pete and Gonzo, special emphasis on Tony G--he's the truth--before I trust anything I read on this board...

I'm gonna **** your mothher SNIGITY NIGITY NOITCH!

Ultra Peanut · 01-16-2009, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by DeezNutz

Sanchez's own coach, someone who has won college championships and coached in the NFL, says that the player isn't ready.

Sorry, I'm going to trust Pete and Gonzo before I trust anything I read on this board...

You just compared Mark "Eats, sleeps, and breathes football" Sanchez to Ryan ****ing Leaf.

That is ****ing hilarious.

**DeezNutz** · 01-16-2009, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultra Peanut

You just compared Mark "Eats, sleeps, and breathes football" Sanchez to Ryan ****ing Leaf.

Exactly. That's why we need to avoid him.

They're both quarterbacks.

Ebolapox · 01-16-2009, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by MWagg72

I've talked to a lot of 9er fans that want him.....they figured they could get him in the 2 or 3rd though. (they were also all kstate fans so go figure)

see, that's the thing. in the first round? maybe he'll sneak into the first round by having one of those workouts that wow scouts--but top ten? I just don't see it. there ARE people that fall in love with a big arm, though.

Ultra Peanut · 01-16-2009, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by DeezNutz

Exactly. That's why we need to avoid him.

They're both quarterbacks.

That's pretty much perfect Chiefs fan logic, actually.

**DeezNutz** · 01-16-2009, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by H5N1

I'm gonna **** your mothher SNIGITY NIGITY NOITCH!

Dude, we'll talk RT's in a second.

Ebolapox · 01-16-2009, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by DeezNutz

Dude, we'll talk RT's in a second.

ooh, my jungle love... YEAH! oh we, oh we, oh. I think I wanna know ya, know ya, yeah, what?

**Kyle DeLexus** · 01-16-2009, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by DeezNutz

Sanchez's own coach, someone who has won college championships and coached in the NFL, says that the player isn't ready.

Sorry, I'm going to trust Pete and Gonzo, special emphasis on Tony G--he's the truth--, before I trust anything I read on this board...

Wow you were being serious? I just figured you had jumped aboard the sarcasm wagon like everyone else in the thread. I mean the guy had what one injury and didn't miss any game time? People get hurt in practice all the time, doesn't make them injury prone. In fact most players are "injury prone" in that they get hurt, it's just a matter of if they are going to play through the pain or if they are going to let it slow them down that gets them labeled.

ChiefsCountry · 01-16-2009, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultra Peanut

That's pretty much perfect Chiefs fan logic, actually.

DeezNutz is doing the demonpenz type posting UP.

**Kyle DeLexus** · 01-16-2009, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by H5N1

see, that's the thing. in the first round? maybe he'll sneak into the first round by having one of those workouts that wow scouts--but top ten? I just don't see it. there ARE people that fall in love with a big arm, though.

Thats true, case in point...Jamarcus Russell

Ultra Peanut · 01-16-2009, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

DeezNutz is doing the demonpenz type posting UP.

I caught it. That was a compliment.

**DeezNutz** · 01-16-2009, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by MWagg72

Wow you were being serious? I just figured you had jumped aboard the sarcasm wagon like everyone else in the thread. I mean the guy had what one injury and didn't miss any game time? People get hurt in practice all the time, doesn't make them injury prone. In fact most players are "injury prone" in that they get hurt, it's just a matter of if they are going to play through the pain or if they are going to let it slow them down that gets them labeled.

Tony G. was at a practice and said that he saw Sanchez's jock pinching his man sack too much on the left side. He was visibly bothered by this and having difficulty continuing.

Sanchez appeared to be fine, though.

Still, the point stands that Mark Sanchez is an oft-injured player. 3rd round? Ok. But my comfort level is more in the 4th-5th range.

**Kyle DeLexus** · 01-16-2009, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by DeezNutz

Tony G. was at a practice and said that he saw Sanchez's jock pinching his man sack too much on the left side. He was visibly bothered by this and having difficulty continuing.

Sanchez appeared to be fine, though.

Still, the point stands that Mark Sanchez is an oft-injured player. 3rd round? Ok. But my comfort level is more in the 4th-5th range.

Thats it you convinced me! We can't have a QB that is going to have issues with his jock pinching his sack!!! We better get Orakpo, with as big as that dude is, he prolly had some steriod use in the past. That would mean the sack pinching in the jock will be a non-issue so he is a safe pick.

Fat Elvis · 01-16-2009, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by SNR

Andre Smith isn't a RT. The idea of playing him there for even one season is reeruned.

I heard Waters on one of the radio stations today (not sure which one, 610 or 810) saying that he wants Smith drafted @ #3 to play right tackle. I don't know which was more astounding to me: The fact that he wanted a right tackle picked so high, or the fact that he openly dissed McIntosh that badly on the radio (I thought O-linemen were supposed to be pretty tight.)

I thought it was also odd that he admitted that he didn't know who Pioli was before the Chiefs hired him.

**DeezNutz** · 01-16-2009, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by MWagg72

Thats it you convinced me! We can't have a QB that is going to have issues with his jock pinching his sack!!! We better get Orakpo, with as big as that dude is, he prolly had some steriod use in the past. That would mean the sack pinching in the jock will be a non-issue so he is a safe pick.

Now you're thinking logically.

We value small cack and ballz around here, brah.

01-16-2009, 11:03 PM
Tribal Warfare Man of Culture Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Far Beyond Comprehension Casino cash: $-2747187	SportingNews: Sanchez tops tons of talent Sanchez tops tons of talent By Russ Lande - SportingNews 13 hours, 22 minutes ago This story first appeared in Friday’s edition of Sporting News Today. If you are not receiving Sporting News Today, the only daily digital sports newspaper, sign up today for free. USC coach Pete Carroll might not think quarterback Mark Sanchez, a fourth-year junior, is ready, but NFL scouts and personnel men are happy to see him among the 46 underclassmen to declare for the 2009 NFL draft. In fact, four of the top five picks could be underclassmen, including Sanchez as the No. 1 overall pick. With predraft workouts having begun this week leading to Saturday’s East-West Shrine Game, Sporting News draft expert Russ Lande, a former NFL scout, provides an updated mock draft (—denotes underclassmen): No. 1 Lions. Mark Sanchez, QB, USC Sanchez is NFL-ready and has a similar skill set to Matthew Stafford, but does not make the mistakes under pressure that Stafford does occasionally. No. 2 Rams. Eugene Monroe, OT, Virginia Rams officials love Andre Smith’s talent but worry about his weight. Monroe isn’t quite as good a run blocker but is an elite pass protector. No. 3 Chiefs. Matthew Stafford, QB, Georgia* Despite Tyler Thigpen’s strong finish and Stafford’s occasional interceptions, GM Scott Pioli should grab a QB to build around. *No. 4 Seahawks Andre Smith, OT, Alabama Seattle is desperate for receivers, but Walter Jones is not getting any younger. Smith would start at right tackle in ’09 and then shift to the left side when Jones retires. No. 5 Browns. Chris Wells, RB, Ohio State* Don’t believe the rumors of Wells lacking great toughness or work ethic. He will become an NFL franchise back. No. 6 Bengals. Brian Orakpo, DE, Texas The Bengals must find a way to pressure the QB. Orakpo is raw but has the physical talent to become a special edge pass rusher. No. 7 Raiders. Jason Smith, OT, Baylor The Raiders still need a top-flight left tackle to protect JaMarcus Russell, and Robert Gallery is not the answer. No. 8 Jaguars. Rey Maualuga, MLB, USC Maualuga is a violent, aggressive middle linebacker who changes games with his hitting ability, and Jags need someone to replace malcontent Mike Peterson. No. 9 Packers. B.J. Raji, DT, Boston College The Packers desperately need someone to clog the middle of their run defense. No. 10 49ers. Josh Freeman*, QB, Kansas State Freeman is a big, strong-armed quarterback with top athleticism, character and passing tools. Russ Lande founded GM Jr. Scouting LLC, a football scouting service that analyzes NFL draft prospects for Sporting News.
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