Radar Posted April 25, 2004 Share Posted April 25, 2004 I don't know why this did not show up... here it is:> SELECTED BY WASHINGTON , ROUND 6, PICK 15, OVERALL PICK 180 OT | (6'5", 308, 5.09) | NOTRE DAME | COLLEGE STATS Data from Scouts, Inc. Grade: 50 Comments: Molinaro has good size potential, continues to add bulk. Played right and left tackle in college. Long arms, good at riding defensive ends wide. Good upper-body strength, sustains blocks once locked on. Decent lower-body strength, and he could get bigger, stronger. Plays with mean streak, keeps legs driving, works to sustain blocks in running game. Good intensity, is physical at point of attack. Played defensive tackle until 2001, received little playing time at tackle until senior year and is raw. Comes out of stance too high and loses his leverage. Can't anchor when he isn't playing with leverage. Lacks range, has problems blocking moving targets at second level. Lacks quick first step, will occasionally get beaten off snap, has problems preventing edge rushers from turning the corner. Molinaro movied to offensive tackle in 2001. He started only three games prior to 2003, then was a starter. Molinaro lacks experience and is raw. His potential is somewhat limited by mediocre athleticism, quickness and range in pass protection, but he has upside because of his terrific frame, strong upper body and aggressive mentality as a run blocker. Molinaro is a mauler with good size and the frame to get bigger. He gets good movement in the running game, and he should improve as he gets stronger in his lower body. Molinaro should become a better all-around player with more experience, coaching and technique. A team should take a chance on him late on the second day of the draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atloldskin Posted April 25, 2004 Share Posted April 25, 2004 He is a beast. A Bugle man for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radar Posted April 25, 2004 Author Share Posted April 25, 2004 I like some of the descriptors: "mauler" "mean streak" "intensity" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radar Posted April 25, 2004 Author Share Posted April 25, 2004 I like some of the descriptors: "mauler" "mean streak" "intensity" Smashmouth football is in vogue again in DC! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreatRiggo44 Posted April 25, 2004 Share Posted April 25, 2004 it sounds like we are gathering a stable of hogs. maybe we should throw a cowboy in with hogs to see how hunger they are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyDave Posted April 25, 2004 Share Posted April 25, 2004 Sounds like we may have a rotation in the works to keep our guys fresh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redman Posted April 25, 2004 Share Posted April 25, 2004 This guy sounds more like a guard than an NFL tackle. Keep in mind that Gibbs had another OL drafted who was turned into a DT: Darryl Grant. Could that be in the works with one of our two OT draft picks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCS Posted April 25, 2004 Share Posted April 25, 2004 Being that he's a converted DT it's always a possibilty I guess. Of course, just about anything is possible where the Dline is concerned right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurent Posted April 25, 2004 Share Posted April 25, 2004 You know, for a 6'5" 305lbs OT that's lacking athleticism a 5 second 40 is pretty darn amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfdc Posted April 25, 2004 Share Posted April 25, 2004 He did keep a mediocre QB alive until he settled into his game for the next season and then helped him get to yet another level. Notre Dame was surviving and then Jones returned to the lineup to put a little punch back in their run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mooney Posted April 25, 2004 Share Posted April 25, 2004 Originally posted by Radar Smashmouth football is in vogue again in DC! Damn right. :cool: This guy sounds like Joe Jacoby. Same build. Both raw. Both converted defensive lineman. Wonder if he can do commercials? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonjeff Posted April 25, 2004 Share Posted April 25, 2004 I saw Molinaro play this past season versus Pitt at Heinz Field. The guy completely dominated his man all night long. Julius Jones rushed for a team record that night. Molinaro had plenty to do with that record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radar Posted April 25, 2004 Author Share Posted April 25, 2004 Joe Jacoby, master of eloqution. I really miss those ads! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JangoFett Posted April 25, 2004 Share Posted April 25, 2004 Oh you mean those Theatervision commercials! LOL funny. JJ made no attempt to disguise the fact that he was reading directly from the cue cards..throw that in with his occassional robotic sales gesture and monotone delivery, it's definitely a classic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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