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Thread: Rookie Camp Observations
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If I'm not mistaken, didn't FilmStudy review the offensive line play this year and find that McKinnie did an adequate job in pass protection?
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05-14-2012, 10:17 AM #62
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Yeah he graded out fine. THe problem is he is noticably half assing it on run plays the other way and generally conserving energy whenever possible. If he gets into good shape, he should be a very solid LT, and he has a lot of finacial incentive to play well this year.
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osemele stands out at minicamp
He seems to have the physical tools but with his work ethic being a question and then quotes like the following im not sure how much to expect from him this year.
“You hear, ‘the speed or level of the game is different,’ but this is the first time in my life where it’s actually different,where I actually have to try,” he said.Last edited by JAB1985; 05-15-2012 at 09:33 AM.
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05-15-2012, 09:27 AM #64Veteran Poster
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Great article by Aaron. It contradicts some of the other reports regarding Gradkowski working at guard. It looks as though he is being groomed as Birk's replacement. If Osmele and Gradkowski pan out the middle of the Ravens line should be set. Not worried about RT between Reid and Oher. That would leave looking for a long term solution at LT.
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Disclaimer: The content posted is of my own opinion.
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05-15-2012, 10:57 AM #66Legendary RSR Poster
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05-15-2012, 11:37 AM #67
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I wasn't aware that his work ethic was an issue. And I think you're misinterpreting what he meant; I think he was saying it was the first time he was experiencing the NFL-level speed that everyone's always talking about, not that it was the first time he actually had to make an effort to play football.
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fixed that for you.
Some scouts said he had work ethic issues, i for one have no idea if thats legitimate but where there is smoke... I think the way he worded it hes basically admitting he just got by on physical supremacy as opposed to hard work and knowledge of the game, which is why the speed of the game seemed so much greater. "first time ive had to try" cant really be misinterpreted, imo. The fact that he is trying, however, is a good thing, and maybe the challenge will bring something even greater out of him.-JAB
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KO doesn't have the feet at all to be a good LT.
You can see it just by watching him play at ISU...he doesn't move his feet at all.
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05-15-2012, 12:04 PM #70Veteran Poster
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Quick feet are something that can be taught, though. Raw speed and athletic ability are natural, and some people/players have naturally quicker feet than others, but a full year working with pro coaches running ladders and doing dot drills and what not could get him to a place where he can bump outside.
Of course, that might be moot if he's another Cousins. I don't think that he will be, but there's no way to know until we see him play.
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From everything I have seen/heard of Osemele he looks to be the LG for us for years to come. He has had the most impressive rookie camp out of everyone so far, and Gradkowski is going to take over from Birk once he gets up to around 310-315 lbs. If he gets up to that weight, he should have no problem, but I do think the Ravens wont start a guy unless their 310 lbs + these days. Osmele, Gradkowski, and Yanda are going to be mauling defensive linemen for years to come.
We now need to find a long term solution at LT.
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I wouldn't buy into any of that, he probably means it's the first time he has worked in a hard and complex system and doesn't have to just stand there and block such and such player like at Iowa. The only scouts I've seen make the poor work ethic evaluation of Osemele are pro football talk who can't scout players for shit.
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