Do we burn a mid to late rounder on Ahmad Brooks?

paulskinsfan · 06-23-2006, 09:53 AM

I just read this on profootballtalk.com

POSTED 5:38 p.m. EDT; UPDATED 9:13 p.m. EDT, June 22, 2006

31 TEAMS ATTEND BROOKS WORKOUT

A league source has given us the lowdown on the Pro Day workout of former Virginia linebacker Ahmad Brooks. Per the source, every team was represented at the session, with the sole exception of the Chicago Bears.

Another source tells us that the Bears weren't present because they've got no interest in Brooks, due to his baggage.

But despite the presence of 31 teams, only one head coach attended -- Mike Nolan of the 49ers. G.M. Randy Mueller was present on behalf of the Miami Dolphins, which is one of the teams presumed to be most interested in Brooks.

Brooks weighed in at 260 pounds, a number that many scouts considered to be ideal for him. But to get down to 260, Brooks gave up some strength. As a result, he managed only 19 reps in the 225-pound bench press exercise.

In the 40-yard dash, Brooks posted times of 4.68 and 4.72 seconds.

In the three-cone drill and the short shuttle, Brooks' form was regarded as poor. Despite a supposed ten weeks of training for the workout, we're told that he had to be shown how to run the three-cone test.

All things considered, the thinking is that Brooks helped himself in advance of the upcoming Supplemental Draft, and there's a belief that someone will select him in round two. Indeed, we continue to hear glowing accounts from scouts and other league insiders regarding Brooks' performance in 2004 with the Cavs.

Still, there are rumors swirling that his former coaching staff at Virginia hasn't gone out of its way to pimp him at the next level. In this regard, the fact that Brooks was kicked off of the Virginia team by coach Al Groh likely speaks volumes; absent a strong pitch from Groh or his staff, turd-averse teams are likely to pass.

But all it takes is one team to pull the trigger. And in the chess match that is the Supplemental Draft all it takes are two teams with an interest in the player to get him taken a round or two earlier than he'd be selected if lumped in with the full draft pool.

MTK · 06-23-2006, 10:14 AM

Why does PFT always have to work "turd" into their articles?

TheMalcolmConnection · 06-23-2006, 10:17 AM

They have a poo fetish.

ArtMonkDrillz · 06-23-2006, 10:36 AM

I'm glad I wasn't the only one who noticed that right away.

mheisig · 06-23-2006, 10:50 AM

This is in the lobby of the PFT building:

TheMalcolmConnection · 06-23-2006, 11:05 AM

HAHAHAH. Where's the tribute to you?

mheisig · 06-23-2006, 11:06 AM

There's a commemorative plaque on the other side.

TheMalcolmConnection · 06-23-2006, 11:08 AM

With a disclaimer below reading: "Not to scale." ??

mheisig · 06-23-2006, 11:09 AM

Yes - it's a 1:18 reproduction.

MonkFan4Life · 06-23-2006, 11:12 AM

That looks pretty authentic

offiss · 06-23-2006, 07:58 PM

I seriously doubt that he will be available with a mid round pick, he sounds to talented, he hasen't had an off the field problem in over 3 years, I would do some investigating at least to find out more about his charector, but he sounds like a worth while pick.

5RINGS · 06-23-2006, 08:59 PM

Brooks comes into the league ON the NFL substance abuse program.

He has gotten nabbed TWICE for failing pee-pee tests.

WHY would you take him????

Oh yeah, because after Washington - All World LB for sure - who else stands out at LB?

I don't think you guys are that thin at LB to take on this headache.

He ENTERS the NFL on the Substance abuse program.

Strike One.

Let the Niners get stuck with him....

PorterHouse · 06-23-2006, 09:03 PM

15 grams of the Killa in a joint? Thats a Goddi. puff puff give Smokey

hooskins · 06-23-2006, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redsk1

I went to a UVA - UNC game last year. What caught my eye was Brooks just looked lathargic. It was like he didn't want to be there. I was right behind the bench and he didn't show any fire at all. He is a real talent and has shown that at times but needs to get his head together.

I attend UVa and have seen Brooks at his best, and worst. His worst was last season because he was out of shape, and a bit injured. He is a sick athelte, only prob is the substance abuse. As for the Skins, the risk isnt worth it, and i think we have dicussed brooks before in a thread a while back. We have a solid LB core right now, no need to burn a mid rounder, maybe late i guess. I mean Brooks knows how the NFL is, he saw what happened to Ricky, and I am sure he has that in his mind. A couple years ago Brooks was a monster, and he would have been upper first round if things kept on going that way. Personally I am glad Groh has stepped up to discipline the team, crap was really getting out of hand. Players were getting arrested for fights, smoking, other behavior that is "damaging to the team", etc. shit needed to happen and it did, hopefully UVa football will be a good contender next year, and atleast beat those goddamn hokies at the only thing they are actually good at.

Or how bout Brooks just makes stuff easy on himself, and goes CFL.

GTripp0012 · 06-25-2006, 10:54 AM

I'd spend a 2nd day pick of he got there. We could use an MLB, but don't need to burn a first day pick on a guy with baggage.

We aren't Cincinnati.

06-23-2006, 09:53 AM	#31
paulskinsfan Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: West VA Posts: 726	Re: Do we burn a mid to late rounder on Ahmad Brooks? I just read this on profootballtalk.com POSTED 5:38 p.m. EDT; UPDATED 9:13 p.m. EDT, June 22, 2006 31 TEAMS ATTEND BROOKS WORKOUT A league source has given us the lowdown on the Pro Day workout of former Virginia linebacker Ahmad Brooks. Per the source, every team was represented at the session, with the sole exception of the Chicago Bears. Another source tells us that the Bears weren't present because they've got no interest in Brooks, due to his baggage. But despite the presence of 31 teams, only one head coach attended -- Mike Nolan of the 49ers. G.M. Randy Mueller was present on behalf of the Miami Dolphins, which is one of the teams presumed to be most interested in Brooks. Brooks weighed in at 260 pounds, a number that many scouts considered to be ideal for him. But to get down to 260, Brooks gave up some strength. As a result, he managed only 19 reps in the 225-pound bench press exercise. In the 40-yard dash, Brooks posted times of 4.68 and 4.72 seconds. In the three-cone drill and the short shuttle, Brooks' form was regarded as poor. Despite a supposed ten weeks of training for the workout, we're told that he had to be shown how to run the three-cone test. All things considered, the thinking is that Brooks helped himself in advance of the upcoming Supplemental Draft, and there's a belief that someone will select him in round two. Indeed, we continue to hear glowing accounts from scouts and other league insiders regarding Brooks' performance in 2004 with the Cavs. Still, there are rumors swirling that his former coaching staff at Virginia hasn't gone out of its way to pimp him at the next level. In this regard, the fact that Brooks was kicked off of the Virginia team by coach Al Groh likely speaks volumes; absent a strong pitch from Groh or his staff, turd-averse teams are likely to pass. But all it takes is one team to pull the trigger. And in the chess match that is the Supplemental Draft all it takes are two teams with an interest in the player to get him taken a round or two earlier than he'd be selected if lumped in with the full draft pool.

06-23-2006, 10:14 AM	#32
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Age: 52 Posts: 99,832	Re: Do we burn a mid to late rounder on Ahmad Brooks? Why does PFT always have to work "turd" into their articles?

06-23-2006, 10:17 AM	#33
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,264	Re: Do we burn a mid to late rounder on Ahmad Brooks? They have a poo fetish. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

06-23-2006, 10:36 AM	#34
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06-23-2006, 10:50 AM	#35
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TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,264	Re: Do we burn a mid to late rounder on Ahmad Brooks? HAHAHAH. Where's the tribute to you? __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

06-23-2006, 11:06 AM	#37
mheisig The Starter Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: The Southeast Age: 41 Posts: 2,119	Re: Do we burn a mid to late rounder on Ahmad Brooks? There's a commemorative plaque on the other side. __________________ Your post count, reputation score, popularity ranking, VIP tag or funny signature has no bearing on how I value you as an individual.

06-23-2006, 11:08 AM	#38
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 43 Posts: 19,264	Re: Do we burn a mid to late rounder on Ahmad Brooks? With a disclaimer below reading: "Not to scale." ?? __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

06-23-2006, 11:09 AM	#39
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06-23-2006, 07:58 PM	#41
offiss Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: sparta, new jersey [ northern jersey ] Age: 61 Posts: 3,097	Re: Do we burn a mid to late rounder on Ahmad Brooks? I seriously doubt that he will be available with a mid round pick, he sounds to talented, he hasen't had an off the field problem in over 3 years, I would do some investigating at least to find out more about his charector, but he sounds like a worth while pick.

06-23-2006, 08:59 PM	#42
5RINGS Closet Redskins Fan Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 495	Re: Do we burn a mid to late rounder on Ahmad Brooks? Brooks comes into the league ON the NFL substance abuse program. He has gotten nabbed TWICE for failing pee-pee tests. WHY would you take him???? Oh yeah, because after Washington - All World LB for sure - who else stands out at LB? I don't think you guys are that thin at LB to take on this headache. He ENTERS the NFL on the Substance abuse program. Strike One. Let the Niners get stuck with him.... __________________ I am a complete and unabashed Romosexual.

06-23-2006, 09:03 PM	#43
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06-25-2006, 10:54 AM	#45
GTripp0012 Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Evanston, IL Age: 37 Posts: 15,994	Re: Do we burn a mid to late rounder on Ahmad Brooks? I'd spend a 2nd day pick of he got there. We could use an MLB, but don't need to burn a first day pick on a guy with baggage. We aren't Cincinnati. __________________ according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

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