RWJ Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 http://www.gbnreport.com/index.htm I wonder if we should give this kid a chance? I, for one would like to see him have an opportunity with this team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWJ Posted September 8, 2005 Author Share Posted September 8, 2005 Now a quick question. Can he be claimed by us and put on the practice squad? I know that we would have to drop a player, let's say Parson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeythetapeworm Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 I was hoping we'd draft this guy, though it validates gibbs that he couldn't make the roster he was drafted to. Would be nice to see him on the practice squad if he impresses the team at a tryout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanishomelette Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 Now a quick question. Can he be claimed by us and put on the practice squad? I know that we would have to drop a player, let's say Parson. Not likely as Parsons proved himself as a ST return man. I think they like the guys on the squad...They even waited an extra day to sign the 8th man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtyler42 Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 That guy is really raw but he has some talent and is a hell of an athlete... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead Money Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 Sounds like a younger version of McCants who went to a smaller school. I know some of the draftnics were kinda high on him, is TB really that stacked at receiver? Last I checked they were not... :whoknows: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mammy487 Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 Yes he is very raw, but the guy is like 6'5 and if im not mistaken, he is not all that slow. One thing we need at WR is height, and this guy is a taller WR. I'd give him a shot, heck never hurts to try! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phat Hog Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 He's clearly worth a look... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimFolk Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 He should have just transferred to FSU instead of trying to get in the draft. He would have been a 1st rounder in about 2 yrs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallen5862 Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 We could give him a tryout to see if we want him on the practice squad. He seems like a very interesting prospect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drex Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 Someone is going to take a chance on this kid. His measurables of height and speed are appealing to say the least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkyalligator Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 The best comment that I noticed about him is his blocking ability..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallen5862 Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 What did they say about his blocking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWJ Posted September 8, 2005 Author Share Posted September 8, 2005 Yes he is very raw, but the guy is like 6'5 and if im not mistaken, he is not all that slow. One thing we need at WR is height, and this guy is a taller WR. I'd give him a shot, heck never hurts to try! He runs a 4.49 to 4.5 40 yrd dash. Not bad. His routes need to be worked on, but hey with his immeasurables, I would take a chance on him if I were Gibbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallen5862 Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/players/draft/551533 Analysis Positives: Passes the eye test with longer-type arms and legs, defined and thick thighs, good muscle mass and solid upper body definition … Aggressive, tough and competitive player who needs to be accounted for on the field … Plays with high effort and is a good upfield blocker … Not sudden off the line of scrimmage, but shows the foot quickness to stutter-step and avoid the jam … Has the long arms and strength to separate and the quick hands to swim and slap off the line of scrimmage … Has good field awareness and above-average body control to keep balance and knows where the markers are, showing the awareness to uncover vs. the zone … Uses his big body effectively to post up defenders … He is tough to guard in the red zone because of his height and leaping ability … Shows adequate sink in routes and the ability to stop and start instantly … Big target over the middle who does a good job of settling in the zone … Has outstanding hand/eye coordination and is a natural hands catcher who will snatch most passes thrown to him … Has the leaping ability to win most jump ball opportunities … Not an elusive runner, but runs hard with good second and third effort … Uses his long arms and strength in his hands to be efficient delivering the stiff-arm … Shows good effort and willingness as a blocker, using his upper body strength to lock on and mirror. Negatives: Does not generate sudden explosion coming off the snap … Needs room in order to build up his speed and is not the type that is going to separate with an instant burst … Needs to work on "getting small" past the defender in his line release … Braces some getting into his patterns, showing adequate body lean and burst into and out of his cuts … Needs to show better awareness on backside routes … Sometimes has trouble dropping his hips, causing him to wobble and gather before cutting … Tough catcher in a crowd, but still learning how to use his body to have an advantage … More of a one-speed type of runner, with little or no big gear to get deep, but has enough shake-and-bake to elude. Career Notes Very few junior college players have ever attempted to bypass the major college ranks for a chance to play pro football, but scouting experts are in consensus when they cite Brackins' playing ability. A standout receiver for the Wildcats, Brackins also saw action as a free safety and excelled on the school's basketball team. Praise also comes from his coaches at Pearl River. "He's an NFL-type player," said Pearl River football coach Tim Hatten during the 2004 season. "He keeps his head on straight. He'll be a good one at the next level. He made us a really good football team again." The Wildcats went on to win the junior college national championship. Asked about Brackins' ability on the hardcourt, PRCC basketball coach Richard Mathis said, "He made plays not many guys in our league can make." Brackins was an all-state player in basketball and football at Dothan (Ala.) High School. During his senior season of football, he caught 32 passes for 643 yards and six touchdowns, ran for four scores, averaged 31.0 yards on kickoff returns, made 57 tackles and returned an interception for a score. On the basketball court, he averaged 17 points, 12 rebounds and five blocks per game and led his team to the Class 6A state title game. Apparently, the only thing that could hold him back was academics. A number of big schools backed off as a result of the weak academics and Brackins signed a football letter-of-intent with Troy State, but ultimately was ineligible. He then enrolled at Feather River (Calif.) Community College, where he played on the basketball team in 2001. Brackins then transferred to Pearl River, where he lettered in football and basketball during the 2003-04 school year. He hauled in 45 passes for 772 yards (17.2 avg.) and nine touchdowns, earning All-Mississippi Athletic Conference-Junior College honors. Brackins also was an All-MACJC and All-Region 23 forward for the MACJC state champion Wildcat basketball team. He averaged a team-best 15.5 points a game while hauling in seven rebounds a game. He hit an impressive 54.5-percent (156 of 286) of his shots, including an even more impressive 43.9-percent (36 of 82) from three-point range. Brackins also snatched 38 steals -- second-best on the squad. He earned first-team NJCAA All-America his sophomore season at PRCC, as well as earning All-MACJC and All-Region 23 accolades. He caught 56 passes for 1,114 yards (19.9 avg.) and 11 touchdowns. Brackins added 386 yards and three scores on 22 punt returns (17.5 avg.) and also saw time on defense as a free safety, returning an interception 38 yards while leading the team to the national title. In 23 games with the Wildcats, he caught 101 passes for 1,886 yards (18.7 avg.) and 20 touchdowns. Agility 4.63 in the 40-yard dash ... 2.73 20-yard dash ... 1.66 10-yard dash ... 35-inch vertical jump ... 9-foot-4 broad jump ... 4.44 20-yard shuttle ... 11.77 60-yard shuttle … 7.13 three-cone drill ... 33½-inch arm length ... 8½-inch hands. High School Attended Dothan (Ala.) High School … All-state player in basketball and football … During his senior season of football, he caught 32 passes for 643 yards and six touchdowns, ran for four scores, averaged 31.0 yards on kickoff returns, made 57 tackles and returned an interception for a touchdown … On the basketball court, he averaged 17 points, 12 rebounds and five blocked shots and led his team to the Class 6A state title game. Personal Physical Education major … Resides in Dothan, Ala. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REEM10 Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 I dont know much about him. Why do you think they cut him? Its not like TB has great recievers (Clayton and Galloway are decent), so I dont know if he would be worth dropping Parsons for. At least Parsons have proven himself as a quality return man if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallen5862 Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 From looking at the profile on Brackins I would like him on the practice squad. Who do you think we should cut to make room for him? I would think rb Coombs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forbeskin Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 I cannot believe this hasn't been mentioned..............vet minimum w/ incentives people! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REEM10 Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 I would go with cutting Combs too, but thats leaves no RB's on the practice squad to go up against! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallen5862 Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 I think we would be ok in practice with the rbs we have. I think having brackins would be a big help to the team. he was drafted pick 155 one spot after we drafted Mccune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 I can't believe how many fans there are out there that judge a receiver solely on the basis of the fact the guy is 6'5. so what? we have had a host of tall receivers in here over the past 10 years and how many have turned out for us? Westbrook was a bust as a #4 overall pick. Gardner was a bust as the #15 overall pick. McCants spent 4 years here and barely made it on to the field outside of 6-7 games in 2003. Derrius Thompson wasted our time for 2-3 years before he finally moved on to Miami where he promised to make us regret letting him go.......... Yeah, I just can't get to sleep over Thompson's release :laugh: All those Jerry Rice numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonnyRules Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 Lord, he played some safety...could you imagine him and Taylor playing together? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REEM10 Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 I think we would be ok in practice with the rbs we have. I think having brackins would be a big help to the team. he was drafted pick 155 one spot after we drafted Mccune. So you want to risk Broughton or Cartwright getting hurt just to have another reciever on the practice squad? :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallen5862 Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 They are already practicing. There is no further risk to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REEM10 Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 They are already practicing. There is no further risk to them. tell me what the practice squad is for then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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