Senior Bowl Day 2 observations from around the interwebz
Day 2 wrapped yesterday. Here are some observations on Michigan players from around the webz...
http://walterfootball.com/seniorbowl2017meetings3.php (Day 2 meetings)
Michigan defensive end Chris Wormley had formal interviews with the New Orleans Stains [sic, lol - GO FALCONS!], Miami Dolphins, and New England Patriots.
Philadelphia Eagles - West Virginia center Tyler Orlosky and Michigan nose tackle Ryan Glasgow
Washington Redskins - Lamar cornerback Brendan Langley and Michigan defensive tackle Ryan Glasgow
Detroit Lions - West Virginia cornerback Rasul Douglas, UConn safety Obi Melifonwu, and Michigan defensive end Chris Wormley
Houston Texans - Michigan defensive end Chris Wormley
And because I missed this on Day 1 http://walterfootball.com/seniorbowl2017meetings2.php
Dallas Cowboys - Michigan linebacker Ben Gedeon and Charlotte defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi
New York Giants - West Virginia cornerback Rasul Douglas and Michigan guard Kyle Kalis
Chicago Bears - Michigan defensive end Chris WormleyCarolina Panthers - Louisville wide receiver Jamari Staples and Michigan linebacker Ben Gedeon
http://walterfootball.com/seniorbowl2017practice4.php#SbO5colzvlphZYHf…
Michigan running back De'Veon Smith played well on Wednesday. Continuing what he started last week at the East-West Shrine, Smith showed nice receiving skills out of the backfield with the ability to contribute as a blocker. Smith also ran hard by keeping his feet after some serious collisions in the tackle box. In the team scrimmage, he had a good catch in the flat for a nice gain and then ripped off a good run to the perimeter. Smith isn't the fastest back, but he is a tough runner with versatility to contribute in a variety of ways. Sources also say he is an intelligent player with instincts. Smith could be a mid-round value pick.
http://walterfootball.com/seniorbowl2017practice5.php#rDGs0eL9HYPuut1W…
Michigan defensive end Chris Wormley is a classic five-technique but he can rush the passer a little bit. I like his upside.
Chris Wormley /Michigan looks good. Only guy to beat Dan Feeney thus far. #seniorbowl
— Tony Pauline (@TonyPauline) January 25, 2017
Desmond King/DB/Iowa and Jourdan Lewis/DB/Michigan continue to show natural ball skills and the ability to stay connected to WRs #SeniorBowl
— Draft Analyst (@DraftAnalyst1) January 25, 2017
http://fansided.com/2017/01/25/2017-senior-bowl-day-2-practice-recap/
Because the offensive lines for both teams looked vastly improved, there wasn’t as much to draw from either defensive line in day two. For the North, Ohio’s Tarell Basham is a relentless competitor. Michigan’s Chris Wormley still hasn’t found his footing in Mobile.
We saw some great things out of some linebackers in day two. The MVP of Senior Bowl practice day two was Temple’s outside linebacker Haason Reddick. He was so explosive off the edge and nobody could stop him one-on-one. Michigan’s Ben Gedeon was flying around in run stuffing for the North.
There’s been a lot of great stuff to see in the defensive backfield. However, it’s almost all with the corners. For the North, Missouri’s Aarion Penton was outstanding in goal line defense, as was UConn’s Obi Melifonwu. Michigan’s Jourdan Lewis was close to perfect, while Iowa’s Desmond King had a few noticeable lapses. West Virginia’s Rasul Douglas is a fierce competitor.
Also, a lot of positive pub on WMU OT Taylor Moton. Looks like he's helping his draft stock quite a bit.
Finally, one random note from a Cleveland Browns blog which, oddly, has recaps of what all the Browns coaches/staff did at the Senior Bowl, with just a cursory recap of the actual players. Anyway, they posted this:
As one coach told me: "Pep Hamilton didn't leave Cleveland for a money grab, he was making a lot, he wanted to get the hell outta there"
— John Middlekauff (@JohnMiddlekauff) January 26, 2017
January 26th, 2017 at 11:35 AM ^
yesterday that the Lions had talked to Glasgow as well.
What's with one guy saying Wormley is doing great and another dude says he still hasn't gotten his footing?
Nice to hear Lewis is being Lewis.
Can it be that the Browns is more of a shitshow organization than the Lions? Of course, that's like scoring the second ugliest at the dance.
January 26th, 2017 at 11:51 AM ^
January 26th, 2017 at 12:23 PM ^
Of all the adjectives, why did you use "cute"?
January 26th, 2017 at 1:14 PM ^
Personally, I think it would be "adorbs."
January 26th, 2017 at 3:09 PM ^
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January 26th, 2017 at 11:58 AM ^
1. Yes, of COURSE the Browns are a shitshow. Probably not as bad as the Niners but damn close. And last time I checked the Lions made the playoffs this past year and Cleveland fell just a wee bit short of that goal.
2. Whoever wrote the Browns blog may not think Pep left for money but he sure got one hell of a raise for doing so. If the report this past week was accurate on what he's making at Michigan he got a significant bump in salary from what the Browns were paying him.
3. With the Browns he was an OC who couldnt call plays. Hue Jackson called all the plays last year and made it clear he planned on doing so this year and beyond. Tough for Pep to make the case for upward mobility as an OC without play calling authority.
January 26th, 2017 at 12:23 PM ^
sympathy (not really) for the plight of the Browns, the Lions ONLY made the playoffs because Stafford pulled out several games in the 4th quarter to inflate the final record.
Certainly it was nice to make the playoffs, but watching them against the Giants / Cowboys / Packers in consecutive weeks showed they'd clearly still have a ways to go before they become a legit playoff team.....
January 26th, 2017 at 1:51 PM ^
Isn't Harbaugh making the calls here though? I guess they have that team approach and gets input, but it seems like he's behind Drevno and Harbaugh in the play calling pecking order.
January 26th, 2017 at 12:24 PM ^
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January 26th, 2017 at 11:50 AM ^
Interested to see where Smith ends up and what he does. With the right situation, he could be a successful NFL back. His speed will limit his upside, be he has a lot of very good attributes.
January 26th, 2017 at 12:02 PM ^
Guys like LeGarrette Blount and Jonathan Stewart have made pretty good careers out of being the change of pace back who is tough to bring down. If the right team drafts him, he could be in the league for years to come.
January 26th, 2017 at 12:09 PM ^
Out with Blount and in with D Smith 
January 26th, 2017 at 12:12 PM ^
I believe he will be an UFA after this season is over. And with how he performed, he will be looking for one last payday, and we know how Bill feels about players like that. I would love to see Tom and De'Veon for a year or two.
January 26th, 2017 at 12:11 PM ^
I blame my work computer
January 26th, 2017 at 12:10 PM ^
the dreaded triple post
January 26th, 2017 at 12:22 PM ^
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January 26th, 2017 at 11:55 AM ^
well deserved...always liked how he carried himself.
January 26th, 2017 at 12:07 PM ^
Great work on compiling all the info here, bravo!
January 26th, 2017 at 12:19 PM ^
I am not sure there is anyone (including Pep Hamilton) that would not prefer Ann Arbor over Cleveland.
January 26th, 2017 at 12:19 PM ^
With Quinn at GM, he made it clear that he wants to beef up both lines. Wormley and Glasgow fit the bill....
Mid-round draft picks that actually pan out to be real football players..... Wow what a concept....
January 26th, 2017 at 12:54 PM ^
That the Cowboys meet with Darboh. After hating the Cowboys in my childhood (I was a Steelers fan in the 70's). I might have to really start liking them.....
They already have Jeff Heath and now if they picked up Darboah......
January 26th, 2017 at 12:58 PM ^
Obi Melifonwu was also mentioned a ton, my general knowlegde tells me that his brother has very similar genes!
January 26th, 2017 at 1:02 PM ^
January 26th, 2017 at 4:58 PM ^
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January 26th, 2017 at 5:55 PM ^
I'm looking forward to the game, going to DVR now...thanks for the update!!
January 26th, 2017 at 5:57 PM ^
● Michigan defensive end Chris Wormley (6-6, 302) showed a good burst off the edge, as did Michigan teammate Ryan Glasgow (6-4, 299). Glascow used a mix of speed and the bull rush to beat his opponents.