2013 NFL Draft/Free Agency Thread II Sparkly Edition

JWingate · Joined: 10 Aug 2008 Posts: 4582 Location: Delaware

Just so everyone knows FM30 is going to be doing the College Scouting for this thread because I am sure we can all agree that he has been doing a wonderful job at that already. I on the other hand will be doing the Pro Scouting, I will be giving reports on players of the Dallas Cowboys while coming up with our team needs and also I will be scouting potential free agents. Yes, we did already tell you this was going to be the greatest thread every, we are going to make everyone as smart as we are.
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JWingate · Joined: 10 Aug 2008 Posts: 4582 Location: Delaware

Personal Information

Name: Spencer, Anthony
Position: SOLB
College: Purdue
Age: 28 (1/23/84)
Height: 6’3
Weight: 250 lbs

Position Skills

Read/React: Very Good

Spencer was very good at diagnosing the play and putting himself in position to make the play. One play does come to mind though where he did not put himself in position and it was the most recent game against the Giants (9/4) he had a chance to make the play against Bradshaw on the TD run, but read the wrong incorrectly and went the opposite way.

Initial Quickness: Good/Solid

Spencer gets a good jump off the ball during the snap while it is good it is nothing special and I would say he is about average off the snap of the ball.

Strength: Very good

I do not see Spencer getting pushed back in any play and stays good at the POA (point of attack).

Tackling: Good/Solid

Spencer is a very solid tackler, I don’t see anything that would make him anymore than that.

Block Shedding: Inconsistent

Spencer was very inconsistent when looking to shed blocks especially when pass rushing. He was very consistent when against the run, but when it cam to rushing the passer he always struggled to shed his blocker. This is the main reason we all see him a second too late for the sack.

Strength vs Run: Very Good

This is one of Spencer best attributes he is very good shedding blocks against the run and using his blocker to his advantage, he makes plays during running plays all over the field.

Pursuit/Range: Very Good

Like I said above in the run game is all over the field and has very good range in coverage.

Zone Coverage: Very Good

For a Linebacker, I feel Spencer is shut down in coverage Ryan constantly puts Spencer in zone coverage and he definitely does well in it.

Man Coverage: Very Good

I saw Spencer very little in man coverage as he is playing more of a zone when in coverage being a linebacker, but when he did play man he played very well in coverage.

Power Rush: Very Good

This is probably the extent of Spencer pass rush, while he will try a speed rush he mainly dominated lineman when using his bull rush.

Speed Rush: Inconsistent

Spencer is not inept speed rushing but he is exactly what I gave him inconsistent, he sometimes can get a good speed rush going but will turn right around and look lost when rushing the passer. He is better off bull rushing every play he gets a great push on the lineman.

Errors: Very Good

Does not make many errors that I can notice, if he does it is one per game.

Overview

Strength:

Anthony Spencer is a very good overall player. He is great against the run and he is also very good in coverage. I would personally say that his best attribute is his coverage skills, he is shut down. He is also very knowledgeable of the game and is very aware of everything around him.

Weakness:

Spencer’s only true weaknesses are his speed rush ability and shedding blocks. I believe if Spencer could improve his block shedding he will become a dominate player in the league and will be a great compliment to DeMarcus Ware, we might even be talking about Ware complimenting him.

Overall:

I believe over the years we have been very tough on Spencer because he was not able to get to the quarterback. I believe overall he is a great player but it is not for what we expect out of a OLB in the 3-4 defense. He is great at the dirty work and allows other to get the glory for it. He is like the Offensive Lineman on the defense. I am very excited to see what Spencer has in store for us this year.
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Texas_OutLaw7 · Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2012 1:41 am Post subject:

JWingate · Joined: 10 Aug 2008 Posts: 4582 Location: Delaware

Texas_OutLaw7 · Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2012 2:01 am Post subject:

I like Spencer. I don't love Spencer. He is this teams new Greg Ellis. Solid contributor who probably gets more undeserved hate that really necessary in large part for never living up to expectations.
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JWingate · Joined: 10 Aug 2008 Posts: 4582 Location: Delaware

Cicero · Joined: 01 Dec 2006 Posts: 1234 Location: Portland, OR

So, since this is also a draft thread, I'll go ahead and post something absolutely ridculous. But for those of you that want to watch College Players -- lookout for this one.

5* HS Prospect Thomas Tyner and the Nation's HIGHEST rated RB, has already committed to Oregon. That being said, he just ran for 644 yards, 10 TDs on 38 carries. Laughing

While I know this kind of production will absolutely NOT continue in HS football, let alone College or the NFL for that matter, it's pretty obscene.

I'm going to keep watching this kid, especially since he's coming to Oregon.
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Cicero · Joined: 01 Dec 2006 Posts: 1234 Location: Portland, OR

Texas_OutLaw7 · Posted: Sat Sep 15, 2012 6:26 pm Post subject:

Gators Defense is just full of future HOFers.

#Justsayin'

#Gatornation

#Itsgreattobeagator
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