Strange private workouts scheduled

by Dan Kadar on Mar 18, 2010 2:39 PM EDT in 2010 NFL Draft

Some private workouts make sense – Atlanta bringing in Sean Weatherspoon, Minnesota checking out cornerback Chris Cook. Others, though are a tinge odd. Here are a few of those:

Dez Bryant will reportedly be brought in for a private workout with the Dallas Cowboys. This is exceedingly odd considering Dallas has the 27th overall pick and Bryant should be the first receiver selected. Even though Bryant was suspended a majority of the 2009 season and sat out the combine, he should be gone by the time Dallas picks.

It makes sense that a team like New England is going to bring in Tim Tebow. However, it's kind of puzzling when Buffalo, Seattle and Cleveland are as well. New England can afford the risk, to a degree. The other three have so many issues what would going after Tebow get them?

The Bears have no picks in the first two rounds. So when their pick comes around, they have to get it right. So what is Chicago doing? Working out a long snapper.

Running back Ryan Matthews has been generating a lot of buzz since the season ended. So it's kind of odd seeing that the New York Jets and St. Louis Rams have scheduled him for a workout. The Jets just signed LaDanian Tomlinson and the Rams have the ever-dependable Steven Jackson. Given that teams are allotted only 30 private workouts, why a running back?

So just remember, perceived team interest doesn't always equate to actual NFL Draft interest. But if you see an interesting private workout, feel free to post about it in the FanShots and I might feature it.

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I disagree with part of that Dan.

Buffalo, Seattle and Cleveland are all looking for a long term solution at QB. None of them really wants to trade up to # 2 or # 3 to get one of Clausen/Bradford, but may very well be interested in Tebow at their second or third round pick if possible. Yes, those teams have other issues but they still need to figure out a solution at QB. Tebow could be a low cost/high return option. I would not be surprised if these guys also looked at Jevan Snead, Jarrett Brown, or Colt McCoy.

by NorthLeft12 on Mar 18, 2010 2:57 PM EDT reply actions

But should Buffalo, Seattle or Cleveland use a second or even third on a chance?

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by Dan Kadar on Mar 18, 2010 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions

If it helps them sell tickets they should think about it; plus I think Tebow will fall farther then that.

by Foilhat on Mar 18, 2010 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions

I don’t think any of those teams have trouble selling tickets, though. Besides, how interested are Seattle fans in Tim Tebow?

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by Dan Kadar on Mar 18, 2010 4:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Im not sure anyone is really interested in him

Besides maybe the media and his disciples in Florida. When he starts turning gatoraid into beer, they we can talk about him being a 2nd day lock.

by Foilhat on Mar 19, 2010 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions

Cleveland has a batch of picks this year, twelve I think. They can afford it.

The Browns have Delhomme already to start the season. Seattle has Hasselbeck, and Buffalo…….well they still have Edwards and Fitzpatrick. I doubt these teams would use a second, except for Seattle, but an early third is worth the shot for the Bills and Browns.

I’m not suggesting they just take a shot, I’m saying if they give these guys a close look and decide that there is something here that in a few years could be a very good QB then it is worth the risk.

by NorthLeft12 on Mar 18, 2010 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions

I think they would be thinking

high risk/high reward. Most third round picks dont have a lot of upside, and are still a risk.

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by Hook85 on Mar 19, 2010 6:16 AM EDT up reply actions

Yep

The Seahawks need a QB, Bradford/Clausen might not be available at #6 and you have to check out all of the second-tier guys just in case.

by ninjasocks on Mar 18, 2010 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions

I don't put any stock into who the Colts workout

they took Anthony Gonzalez in the 1st round after not even talking to him through the whole draft process.

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by shake n bake on Mar 18, 2010 3:20 PM EDT reply actions

The Chargers under AJ never actually take top picks they workout

Its kind of a joke where if the team shows interest we automatically know its going in a different direction.

by Foilhat on Mar 18, 2010 3:30 PM EDT reply actions

The Rams

do have a need at RB. 2 back systems work well in the NFL and I wouldn’t mind it if Steven Jackson could share some of the beating with someone else.

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by Toddius on Mar 18, 2010 3:52 PM EDT reply actions

But does the need reach all the way to their second round pick?

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by Dan Kadar on Mar 18, 2010 4:03 PM EDT up reply actions

30 private workouts?

Thanks for giving me that information. If used correctly I would think a team might look at 5 guys for the first 3 rounds. How you use the other 15 is beyond me but I guess smokescreens have to be set.

But Dan. Lets say a team values Tebow as a sure fire winner but a two year project. Wouldn’t all of the teams you listed be crazy not to take him with a high third round pick? as much as I have reversed myself and become a Tebow naysayer I really think somebody is going to bite in round 2 or high 3. There is a lot of upside.

But for the Vikes I don’t think we can do a project of his length right now.

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by lifelongvike on Mar 18, 2010 5:23 PM EDT reply actions

Yeah, the best WR in the draft will fall into the late 20s

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by Farorefox on Mar 18, 2010 9:14 PM EDT reply actions