Tay Posted September 3, 2001 Share Posted September 3, 2001 http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/sports/leaguesandsports/nfl/20002001/washingtonredskins/A36890-2001Sep3.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted September 3, 2001 Share Posted September 3, 2001 Brief info on David Bowens. Not sure how the stuff on the bottom will come out. He was listed as 245 coming out of school two years ago. He was 262 or something for Green Bay a year ago. He had three sacks. Marginal depth player. Likely has some speed to get around the edge. Here's just a brief on him...... A linebacker/defensive end 'tweener who has a knack for rushing the passer. Transfer from Michigan who makes plays. Is athletic and runs well. NOTES A first-team Gateway All-American in 1998, Bowens has quietly emerged as one of the more versatile defensive lineman going into the draft. After two solid seasons at the University of Michigan, Bowens transferred to Western Illinois, where he immediately made people take notice of his talents. Last season, Bowens proved to be nothing short of a powerhouse at the defensive end position. Demonstrating an incredible quickness off the snap, Bowens used his speed to knife through opposing offensive lines and amass 37 tackles for loss. His skills played an intregal part in the Leatherneck defensive scheme, which allowed only 307 yards per game, the lowest in the conference. STATISTICS YEAR GP UT AT TT TFL - YDS SAC - YDS PB FF BK Int Yds TD Lng 1998 14 77 57 134 37 - 177 14 - 92 5 4 3 0 0 0 0 1996 12 46 22 68 16 - 89 12 - 79 1 NA NA 1 18 0 18 1995 13 16 14 30 4 - 38 4 - 38 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CAREER 39 139 93 232 57 - 304 30 - 209 6 4 3 1 18 0 18 ------------------ Doom is in the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted September 3, 2001 Share Posted September 3, 2001 Leverette is definately the prospect we'll most want to succeed. He's 6-7, 280. These are ISH numbers, because some sites have him at 6-6, 285, while others have him 6-7, 275. Whatever. He's long. TSN wrote..... Player Bio Leverette must convince scouts he can use his excellent size and above-average speed to make an impact. Originally attending Middle Georgia Community College, Leverette transferred to UAB, where he collected 14 tackles in 1999. Last season, he made 42 tackles, including 13 for a loss. With a broad frame, Leverette has the size NFL teams seek. He is quick and agile enough to penetrate offensive lines but can be contained by bigger linemen. He will need to bulk up and be a more consistent performer on the field. ESPN/PFW wrote.... Notes: Transfer from Middle Georgia Junior College. Part-time starter in 1999, when he had 14 tackles, two tackles for loss, two passes defensed and a blocked field goal. In 2000, had 42 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, 3½ sacks and four passes defended. Positives: Excellent size and good speed. Looks like an NFL defensive end is supposed to look. Passes the eyeball test the minute he walks in the room. Has upside potential. Negatives: Very raw and not very productive. Has physical tools but lacks football skills. Does not make many plays. Has a hard time finding the ball. Lacks moves as a pass rusher. Summary: Has raw physical tools and could make it if the light goes on. But right now, he is just another guy who looks like Tarzan but plays like an average player. Phins.com wrote...... 2000 Stats: 42 tackles, 13 tackles for a loss, 3.5 sacks and 4 passes defensed Leverette is another project with outstanding potential. A terrific athlete who has the size, speed and strength to be a big time player, he has a lot to learn in terms of technique and football skills. He may develop that in time, since he doesn't have much experience, having only started one year in college, but he's definitely another boom or bust prospect. CBS Sportsline wrote...... Large senior defender showed some development late in his two-year career in Conference USA, after earning honors at the junior college level. Leverette improved in every aspect of play as a senior, showing better play recognition plus further refinement in his athletic ability. He lacks a quick first step that puts him at a disadvantage early. He does show some good hand use to separate from blockers and keep them off his body. He has played mainly on the outside and lacks the bulk to hold the point of attack inside. He is best suited for an end spot in a two-gap scheme where his size and athleticism may allow him to grow into the position. He needs extensive strength improvement in his lower body to play that defensive set. As a senior, he totaled 42 tackles with 13 for losses and 3.5 sacks. He needs further development on his hand and arm use to better holdup vs. the run. He plays high and can be tied up easily at the line of scrimmage. He fails to change directions quickly and can be slow to react to stunts. Good free-agent type with some pass rushing skills as a role player. Boom or bust prospect with the triangle numbers that may entice some club to select him in the late rounds. Not a guy that gives you the fuzzy warmth of satisfaction . That's me again ------------------ Doom is in the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VoR Posted September 3, 2001 Share Posted September 3, 2001 More importantly than the players we picked up is the fact that after all these transactions, we had a net loss of one defensive tackle, an area that needs to be addressed. Is there anyone on the horizon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen-like Todd Posted September 3, 2001 Share Posted September 3, 2001 Is anyone else surprised that Stanley Stephens is sticking around on the practice squad? And on a similar note, is anyone suprised that Lloyd Harrison is not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romberjo Posted September 3, 2001 Share Posted September 3, 2001 Interesting story from the Michigan undergrad paper from 1997, which I found hunting around the net for information about Leverette and Bowens. The story begins: "Jon Jansen and David Bowens, standout football players at Michigan, may provide much-needed depth for the men's basketball team next semester." Explains that Bowens was forced to leave Michigan for academic reasons (which may mean that he's better than his 5th round draft position would indicate): "Bowens, the school's single-season sack record holder, would have to face larger obstacles than Jansen. His academic troubles, he said, were caused by poor time management and the emotional turmoil that followed the shooting of a close friend. Bowens, who would not identify the friend, said he spent much of his free time with the friend at the hospital as his grades dropped." Let's hope he's more Ray Lewis than Corey Moore. http://www.pub.umich.edu/daily/1997/oct/10-31-97/sports/sports2.html -- Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redman Posted September 4, 2001 Share Posted September 4, 2001 Here's a pretty interesting scouting report on Monds that I found here . Too bad we didn't see any of that "good quickness". 7. Mario Monds- DT - Cincinnati - 6'3", 342, 5.02/40 Scouting Report: Mario is one of the hardest DT prospects to get a good read on. Prior to the 2000 season, Monds was considered to be a possible top 60 prospect, but his inconsistent play and at times poor attitude has caused him to fall. The potential is there for him to me a dominating DT in the NFL. He's a very strong and athletic tackle who shows a good burst once he's in the backfield. He's got good quickness off the ball and his able to collapse the pocket. He shows balance and flexibility and is able to dominate at times, but must be more consistent. Additional Info: - 455lb. bench press - 1,180lb. leg press - 29 reps of 225lbs. - 28 1/2" Vertical ------------------ "Loosen up, Sandy baby. You're just too damn tight!" - John Riggins to Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddha Posted September 4, 2001 Share Posted September 4, 2001 Leverette sounds like a Richie Owens type and will probably spend a good portion of the season on the 6 man inactive list. Bowens is definitely undersized but is an upgrade from Derrick Ham. Perhaps he can be used as a stand-up rusher a la Ken Harvey on the left side. I'm still expecting a DT to wash ashore, maybe even today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Posted September 4, 2001 Share Posted September 4, 2001 Looking at this Leverette guy, seems he's a basketball player. At 6-7 with ability to get guys off him, whats his jumping ability, his shot block capability, and rebounding? I'm thinking that he may provide the ability to block a passing lane even if he doesn't get to the QB. ------------------ "Football linemen are motivated by a more complicated, self- determining series of factors than the simple fear of humiliation in the public gaze, which is the emotion that galvanizes the backs and receivers." --Merlin Olsen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redman Posted September 4, 2001 Share Posted September 4, 2001 I'm thinkin' Ed "Too Tall" Jones. That would be nice, wouldn't it. (Damn I hate giving Cowboy analogies!) ------------------ "Loosen up, Sandy baby. You're just too damn tight!" - John Riggins to Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldog Posted September 4, 2001 Share Posted September 4, 2001 The Dolphins guide lists Leverette at 6'6 and 275. Rich Owens came into the Skins camp as a #5 pick at 6'6 and only 245. We basically swapped one #6 pick, Leverette for another in Monds. As mentioned in this thread, Monds showed absolutely nothing in the preseason. Contrary to the scouting report, he was not quick off the ball and was not able to collapse the pocket inside even against fellow second and third team offensive linemen. The Dolphins evidently wanted to keep Leverette for their practice squad owing to their deep bench at DE. So, overall the kid may be a nice pickup. You could easily make the point on a team with less talent on defense that Leverette would probably have made the final roster. Bowens looks to be a near clone of ND Kalu. Quick and undersized, Bowens uses his speed on the edge to get pressure. At 6'2 and 261 he is clearly a spot player at end. Both Boose 6'5 and 292 and Leverette 6'6 and 275 have a bigger upside as potential every down contributors on the line. However, Bowens seems to be an upgrade over Ham who got absolutely no push in the preseason at all. Another Norv holdover that didn't possess the "goods". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Posted September 4, 2001 Share Posted September 4, 2001 Monkey, I'm thinkin' we need Dave Butz a lot worse than we need Shaq. [ by Larry on September 04, 2001.] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Posted September 4, 2001 Share Posted September 4, 2001 Originally posted by Larry:Monkey, I'm thinkin' we need Dave Butz a lot worse than we need Shaq. [<IMG SRC="http://www.extremeskins.com/ubb/edited.gif" border=0> by Larry on September 04, 2001.] I was thinking that since we seem unable to pressure the QB, maybe we'd do better to look for a guy who could swat the ball down Actually, I just wanted to try out my new tag line. ------------------ "Football linemen are motivated by a more complicated, self- determining series of factors than the simple fear of humiliation in the public gaze, which is the emotion that galvanizes the backs and receivers." --Merlin Olsen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyDave Posted September 4, 2001 Share Posted September 4, 2001 6'6 or 6'7 with long arms and some leaping ability, he could a difficult guy to pass over. Sounds like we are going to have 3 young blindside pass rushing DEs. ------------------ Take a sip of the Marty Kool Aid and Believe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Posted September 4, 2001 Share Posted September 4, 2001 Actually, Monkey, I recall making the same point about another prospect we were looking at before the draft. (I recall this guy was being talked about as an OG, and I was suggesting we needed DLs more. The others pointed out that he was too tall, and my observation was "At 6' 7", he might get in the way of a few passes. (Note that, at OG, the same statement applies). " I definately think there is a place for a guy who can knock down balls (or just block the QBs view). The only reason I made the statement I did, is that I don't expect many people to TRY to throw against us, if we can't win the trenches. And it is a great .sig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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