McShay's new Mock Draft

by Tiller56 on Feb 10, 2010 3:10 PM EST

Found it interesting that McShay now has Anthony Davis as the #1 rated OT in this years draft. He also has him ranked as the #4 overall prospect on his board.

Here is a look at his projection for the Redskins at #4:

Washington Redskins

Record: 4-12

Anthony Davis*, OT, Rutgers

Oklahoma QB Sam Bradford has enough physical and mental tools to develop into a good NFL starter eventually. However, he also enters the league with enough question marks (shoulder injury, spread offensive system, etc.) for a team like the Redskins to pass and fill one of several other holes. Solidifying its offensive line should be Washington's top priority, and Davis is the most naturally gifted tackle in this year's deep group. Two other options at tackle are Russell Okung (Oklahoma State) and Bryan Bulaga (Iowa).

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Interesting...

As long as whatever tackle they pick up in the first round (I’m really hoping they don’t go another route) better pan out.

by travisjh86 on Feb 10, 2010 4:54 PM EST reply actions

Don't know if you guys have seen this video, but

Here’s the pro draft party vid for Davis.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiL8DSVAUJQ

Recalling the discussion about what Okung looked like in his video, you’ve got to say he looked better than Davis. Davis looks like he’s trying to react to Conner Barwin here, but he’s not particularly quick or methodical. He seems to take a few guys out of the play in the run game, but he isn’t locking anyone down in pass protection. From the limited amount of tape you can find on the internet, I like what I’ve seen from Okung a lot more.

by sofutomygaha on Feb 10, 2010 5:06 PM EST reply actions

I swear I've said it ten times

Okung > Davis

Davis has great potential at guard because he is crazy strong, but he is too slow right now. Okung is just explosive. Period. Okung is slightly less strong, but moves better, better technique, balance, everything. There is just no point in not getting Okung.

by BigOLinemen on Feb 10, 2010 5:55 PM EST up reply actions

With a pseudonym like that.

And the posts I’ve read of yours about O-linemen, I’ll believe your analysis. I’m not versed enough in the nuances of linemen, but I’m convinced we need an upgrade (obviously). What are your thoughts on the second round guards like Asamoah and Iupati? I’ve also seen Charles Brown as a solid second round, zone-blocking tackle.

by SSBlitz on Feb 11, 2010 9:55 AM EST up reply actions

It is too hard to evaluate these guys on TV or youtube video.

I have tried, and there just isn’t enough quality video to review these prospects with any depth. Coaches and scouts have the luxury of game and practice film that we the general public don’t have access to.
Davis definately needs work in pass protection, but he has excellent 2-step movement and punch. Scouts rate him as a project in pass-pro, but he has the skill-set to be a very effective pass protector. His strength, and what has scouts salivating, is his potential to be such a dominating run-blocker at the LT position. LT has been the pass-protecting position while RT is the run-blocking position. Davis, with his size and athletic ability would put a RT’s body in the LT position without sacrificing pass-protection from the weak-side power rushing ends. At the worst, Davis projects as an excellent RT or Guard.
Okung projects as an excellent pass-blocker, but prone to the bull-rush and sub-par in run blocking. Okung is not projected to play RT or G if he proves ineffective at LT.

by johnnydee83 on Feb 10, 2010 6:59 PM EST up reply actions

interesting theory

if two guys are relatively equal in potential , take the one whose failure would be less catastrophic

(Davis fails at LT becomes a solid RT, rather than Okung failing at LT and being the next Mike Williams [a top 5 OL pick out of the league in 5 years])

Pommylee

by Pommylee on Feb 10, 2010 11:12 PM EST up reply actions

I agree, and with his upside, he would be my choice.....

as the 1st tackle off the board. Providing he does well at the combine of course.
Still not sure if I like him at 4 though. He will start right away, but struggle in pass-pro. He would need 2-3 years to be up to NFL speed.

by johnnydee83 on Feb 10, 2010 11:36 PM EST up reply actions

great comments

In particular “Coaches and scouts have the luxury of game and practice film that we the general public don’t have access to” is right on the money. personally I feel pretty good about having Shanahan evaluating the OL talent.

I also like the idea of getting Davis (instead of Okung) so that we know we get someone who can start on the OL somewhere.

by aFan4Life on Feb 11, 2010 9:01 AM EST up reply actions

Thanks, and I think so to.

Depends on the upcoming combine.

by johnnydee83 on Feb 11, 2010 10:27 AM EST up reply actions

I agree with "Coaches and scouts have the luxury of game and practice film

that we the general public don’t have access to" as well. As an outsider looking in, I have to rely on scouts and other football professionals’ opinions. Sort of off topic, but Pro Football Focus puts out a lot of numbers that help to evaluate performance of NFL players. Yet they are scant on explanations of their system. For something like “overall rating” the issue becomes one of relative weighting of the components that make up the total appraisal. I would like to know how they weigh penalties versus run blocking and pass blocking.

by Jefferson1935 on Feb 11, 2010 2:21 PM EST up reply actions

That is interesting that McShay has Davis that high.

I think he must be projecting what Davis’s potential is, not what is on tape.
I am very high on Davis, and agree that he could be a perennial pro-bowl caliber tackle.
His upside is too great to ignore. Having said that, he also has a downside that has to be monitored. He must show up at the combine in 2 weeks at less than 330 lbs, and he must be in shape. If not, he drops to top 25. If he weighs in at a solid and trained 325, shows that he has coachability, then he would be worthy of the #4 pick. He could really impress at the combine with his size and skill-set.
I can’t wait to see his weigh-in and workout.

by johnnydee83 on Feb 10, 2010 6:33 PM EST reply actions

It will be interesting to see if he pulls a Andre Smith.

Decides to show up at the combine for interviews, but not workout until his pro day. One things for sure, he’s gotta look better without a shirt on that Andre did.

by Tiller56 on Feb 10, 2010 6:42 PM EST up reply actions

Yes, he has a few issues with attitude and motivation.

If Zorn or a weaker coach were here, I wouldn’t even think of Davis as a possibility. Fortunately with a strong and proven Shanahan, I feel confident that he will get the most out of a guy like Davis.
If he shows up at these combines out of shape and over 330, then he isn’t worth our pick. I know he has a personal trainer and is working out, but we will see in two weeks.
He could be a tremendous force for a long time. He has the ability to be a dominating and pro-bowl LT.

by johnnydee83 on Feb 10, 2010 7:06 PM EST up reply actions