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

MightyJoeGibbs · 06-25-2006, 02:16 PM

I hope they dont make moves to get him, the skins shoulda made a harder push and got D'qwell Jackson in the draft who was the LB outta Maryland that guy is a beast.

hooskins · 06-25-2006, 05:23 PM

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_yl...yhoo&type=lgns

Ahmad Brooks has the skills to be a first-day selection in the NFL draft, but two talent evaluators who reviewed the former Virginia linebacker's tapes and workout believe he will slide somewhere between Rounds 3 and 5 in this year's supplemental draft. Brooks, one of four prospects granted "special" eligibility this week for the July 13 draft, worked out for scouts and coaches on Thursday. He was timed between 4.69 and 4.75 seconds in the 40-yard dash and registered a 32-inch vertical jump and a 9-foot-8 broad jump.
While those in attendance were pleased to see Brooks weigh-in at 6-foot-3 and 260 pounds – 26 pounds lighter than his original training weight with Chip Smith of Competitive Edge Sports in Atlanta – most scouts noted that he struggled some with his footwork in the shuttle drills (4.42 seconds in the short shuttle, 7.41 in the three-cone and 11.80 in the 60-yard shuttle) and produced average results in the bench press for his size (19 repetitions at 225 pounds). Still, they felt Brooks looked in good shape.
Known to be an underachiever with some lazy habits, Brooks reportedly has had off-field issues with failed drug tests at Virginia. His agent, Gregory Williams, told team decision-makers that his client had successfully passed five independently administered drug tests in the past three months. Also, a full medical evaluation of Brooks' previous right knee injury was provided to teams by Dr. James Andrews, whom Brooks had visited a few weeks ago in preparation for Thursday's workout.
Most 3-4 scheme teams see Brooks as being a good fit inside, while others feel he can play outside and put in some work at rush end in passing situations. Everyone is in agreement that having a solid support staff and veteran leadership on the defensive side of the ball will be crucial to keeping Brooks in line.

TrustinGibbs · 06-25-2006, 06:02 PM

For a team that is lacking in talent on the defensive side of the ball he is a risk worth taking. A team like the Raiders likes to take risks on guys with baggage and that has worked for them in the past(been a LONG time though). As conservative as he is Joe Gibbs in the past has put up with off the field issue's with proven contributers like Dexter Manley, Sean Taylor, even NASCAR driver Tony Stewert but with them he knew what he was going to get on the playing field. I just dont see him going after a potential distraction with a guy who has proven nothing at the NFL level.

Pocket$ $traight · 06-25-2006, 07:40 PM

Everybody was happy after we drafted Smoot (aka. Burnt Toast) and he had a very similar situation. The way they piss away draft picks this would be a great move. I would be shocked to actually get some value out of a pick.

taylor21dakila · 06-26-2006, 10:18 AM

i say we get him hes a beast even though some of the field issues

hooskins · 06-27-2006, 07:26 PM

apparently the dolphins are interested in him....him they got marcus vick, had their go with ricky and now interested in brooks...dont get me wrong i think brooks will be sick in the nfl, and im a fan, but its gonna be interesting if the dolphins cant handle these guys...

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2499150

06-25-2006, 02:16 PM	#1
MightyJoeGibbs The Starter Join Date: May 2006 Location: B-More, the backdoor for the Redskins Community Age: 45 Posts: 1,087	Re: Do we burn a mid to late rounder on Ahmad Brooks? I hope they dont make moves to get him, the skins shoulda made a harder push and got D'qwell Jackson in the draft who was the LB outta Maryland that guy is a beast.

06-25-2006, 05:23 PM	#2
hooskins Most Interesting Man in the World Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chantilly, VA Age: 38 Posts: 8,606	Re: Do we burn a mid to late rounder on Ahmad Brooks? http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_yl...yhoo&type=lgns Ahmad Brooks has the skills to be a first-day selection in the NFL draft, but two talent evaluators who reviewed the former Virginia linebacker's tapes and workout believe he will slide somewhere between Rounds 3 and 5 in this year's supplemental draft. Brooks, one of four prospects granted "special" eligibility this week for the July 13 draft, worked out for scouts and coaches on Thursday. He was timed between 4.69 and 4.75 seconds in the 40-yard dash and registered a 32-inch vertical jump and a 9-foot-8 broad jump. While those in attendance were pleased to see Brooks weigh-in at 6-foot-3 and 260 pounds – 26 pounds lighter than his original training weight with Chip Smith of Competitive Edge Sports in Atlanta – most scouts noted that he struggled some with his footwork in the shuttle drills (4.42 seconds in the short shuttle, 7.41 in the three-cone and 11.80 in the 60-yard shuttle) and produced average results in the bench press for his size (19 repetitions at 225 pounds). Still, they felt Brooks looked in good shape. Known to be an underachiever with some lazy habits, Brooks reportedly has had off-field issues with failed drug tests at Virginia. His agent, Gregory Williams, told team decision-makers that his client had successfully passed five independently administered drug tests in the past three months. Also, a full medical evaluation of Brooks' previous right knee injury was provided to teams by Dr. James Andrews, whom Brooks had visited a few weeks ago in preparation for Thursday's workout. Most 3-4 scheme teams see Brooks as being a good fit inside, while others feel he can play outside and put in some work at rush end in passing situations. Everyone is in agreement that having a solid support staff and veteran leadership on the defensive side of the ball will be crucial to keeping Brooks in line. __________________ Vacancy

06-25-2006, 06:02 PM	#3
TrustinGibbs Special Teams Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Wilmington, NC Age: 61 Posts: 104	Re: Do we burn a mid to late rounder on Ahmad Brooks? For a team that is lacking in talent on the defensive side of the ball he is a risk worth taking. A team like the Raiders likes to take risks on guys with baggage and that has worked for them in the past(been a LONG time though). As conservative as he is Joe Gibbs in the past has put up with off the field issue's with proven contributers like Dexter Manley, Sean Taylor, even NASCAR driver Tony Stewert but with them he knew what he was going to get on the playing field. I just dont see him going after a potential distraction with a guy who has proven nothing at the NFL level.

06-25-2006, 07:40 PM	#4
Pocket$ $traight Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fairfax, VA Age: 49 Posts: 4,261	Re: Do we burn a mid to late rounder on Ahmad Brooks? Everybody was happy after we drafted Smoot (aka. Burnt Toast) and he had a very similar situation. The way they piss away draft picks this would be a great move. I would be shocked to actually get some value out of a pick.

06-26-2006, 10:18 AM	#5
taylor21dakila Camp Scrub Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Woodbridge Age: 38 Posts: 36	Re: Do we burn a mid to late rounder on Ahmad Brooks? i say we get him hes a beast even though some of the field issues

06-27-2006, 07:26 PM	#6
hooskins Most Interesting Man in the World Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chantilly, VA Age: 38 Posts: 8,606	Re: Do we burn a mid to late rounder on Ahmad Brooks? apparently the dolphins are interested in him....him they got marcus vick, had their go with ricky and now interested in brooks...dont get me wrong i think brooks will be sick in the nfl, and im a fan, but its gonna be interesting if the dolphins cant handle these guys... http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2499150 __________________ Vacancy

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