Tech pro day thoughts; Browns intersted in Thomas?; more notes

by Dan Kadar on Mar 15, 2010 4:23 PM EDT in 2010 NFL Draft

There has been a bit of activity going on today. Instead of separate posts, here are some quick thoughts. It's like an NFL Draft mix tape, but less pretentious and with zero Tom Waits (we get it, you like to project faux-intelligence through your iTunes playlist. Sorry, moving on).

Burnett impresses: Georgia Tech safety Morgan Burnett reportedly had a stellar pro day today. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.42 seconds, registered a 40-inch vertical leap and an 11-foot broad jump. Burnett has always been an MTD favorite. His draft range seems to be anywhere from the mid-first round to the early second round.

'Hawks, Jags check out Morgan: Also at the Tech pro day, the Seahawks worked out defensive end Derrick Morgan in line drills. Jacksonville also had a large contingent in Atlanta to see Morgan. The junior end didn't help himself by getting winded while performing drills. There have been questions about Morgan's stamina – which leads to work ethic questions – and this won't help.

Thomas working out for Browns: Chris Steuber of Scout.com reported that the Browns are going to hold a private workout with Texas safety Earl Thomas. This is really no shocker. However, I mentioned to a friend last week that Thomas could be a possibility for Cleveland with the seventh pick. Really, it makes sense. He would probably be a physical cornerback, which the team doesn't have. Or he'd be a playmaking safety, which the team also doesn't have.

Decker tops in Wonderlic: Word is out that at the combine Minnesota wide receiver Eric Decker scored the best Wonderlic score with a 43. Get your white skill position player cliches ready! He's tough. He works hard. He never quits. He's a good blocker.

Weatherspoon interview: Will Spencer of Draft Breakdown has this great interview with Missouri linebacker Sean Weatherspoon.

Gronk to workout: Arizona's Rob Gronkowski will hold a workout on March 27. This is going to be crucial for Gronkowski after missing all of the 2009 season due to back surgery. Teams will be watching his agility and how effortlessly he can move around. If it looks like he's straining because of the back problem, some teams may completely knock him off their board.

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Thomas at 7 in my opinion would be about 10 picks too high.

by Yankees10 on Mar 15, 2010 5:24 PM EDT reply actions

if they need a safety/corner that bad

..and like him better then Joe Haden, no..its not.

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by FreeBradshaw on Mar 15, 2010 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Wow Haden is really plummeting now huh?

Is Haden still projected in the 1st round?

Morgan to the Giants in the 2nd!

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by I_Formation27 on Mar 15, 2010 5:42 PM EDT reply actions

Was fortunate enough....

to attend pro day at Tech today. Not only did Burnett look fabulous he had scouts cracking up & engaged after every drill. He’s a great guy & that shows through. BayBay spent a lot of time with Tech alum Ken Whisenhunt, FWIW. No one helped themselves more than Cord Howard. 6’4", 314, ran a 5.12, 25 reps, 30 inch vert, & a huge broad jump (would have been the best for an OL at the Combine). Cord looked ripped & ready & may have jumped into the draft picture. He said most teams regard him as a right guard or tackle. Dwyer looked much leaner than at the Combine & ran well & did well in drills.

by Hash Slinger on Mar 15, 2010 7:31 PM EDT reply actions

I don’t think Decker will do much in the NFL. He doesn’t have the speed to get separation and knee injuries are never good.

Scientific research has proven that you lose exactly 5.37 billion brain cells every time you listen to Todd McShay.

by TheRealSlimShady on Mar 15, 2010 8:23 PM EDT reply actions

At most

A move the sticks type receiver. There are several guys that I just don’t see sticking on a roster, Decker is one of them.

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by Bestjagfan on Mar 15, 2010 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions

I see a shorter Joe Jurevicious

(more white cliche’s).

Or maybe more recent, and equally white, Kevin Walter.

Decker makes plays, he’ll do well in the NFL if he’s healthy

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by FreeBradshaw on Mar 15, 2010 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions

Oh god no

Cleveland cannot be allowed to take Thomas. They took my favorite player in the draft last year when they took Mack. I’ll be dammned if they do it again.

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by Tim Mullhaupt (HSS) on Mar 15, 2010 11:19 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

You know

Cleveland will always try to screw us. Instead of drafting of their needs they draft ours and stills suck. I’m hoping Burnett falls to us in the second, he’d be a great pickup.

Steelers football is 60 mins.

by tannofsteel84 on Mar 16, 2010 10:16 AM EDT up reply actions

Just sayin, but they needed a center last year.

Scientific research has proven that you lose exactly 5.37 billion brain cells every time you listen to Todd McShay.

by TheRealSlimShady on Mar 16, 2010 6:36 PM EDT up reply actions

just a gut feeling

Cleveland will not let Clausen get past them. No basis in anything but my gut

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by Hyatt on Mar 16, 2010 9:05 AM EDT reply actions