Adam Gettis pick 5.6
 

[url=http://www.nfl.com/draft/2012/profiles/adam-gettis?id=2533449]Adam Gettis Draft Profile – NFL.com[/url]

talk about our 2nd guard added in this draft

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Notes:
three years on the offensive line (center and tackle) and two years as a defensive lineman and led his team to the state title as junior. Also lettered in basketball and track. Redshirted in 2007 and saw action in four games as a reserve left guard in ’08. Appeared in four games in ’09, starting the season opener against Northern Iowa at left guard, then played a reserve role the rest of the season. Saw action in only seven contests in ’10. Missed the first two games after injuring his ankle in fall camp, returned to play in the next six games — including starts at right guard against Wisconsin and Michigan State — before suffering another ankle injury and missing four contests. Returned to play in the Insight Bowl against Missouri. Started all 13 games at right guard in ’11. Opted not to bench-press at the Combine because of a strained right pectoral muscle.

Positives:
Quick out of his stance. Athletic. Has good upper-body strength to absorb an initial charge and works to re-anchor. Can work his hips and seal running lanes. Good lateral agility to shuffle and mirror. Quick to the second level and coordinated to initiate contact. Log-rolls defenders. Competitive playing temperament — plays through the whistle and works to finish. Has upside. Exceptional Combine tester — produced rare 10-yard splits (1.69 seconds).

Negatives:
Needs to bulk up and get stronger, particularly in his base. Can do a better job sitting down in pass protection — tends to rise, get straight-legged and slip off blocks. Is not equipped to fire off flat-backed, roll his hips and reestablish the line of scrimmage in the run game. Limited starting experience. Lacks ideal size and durability could be an issue.

Summary:
An undersized, competitive, athletic one-year starter who played his way into draft consideration as a senior. Showed well against top competition and should continue improving with increased strength development. Would be best in a zone scheme.

[url=http://cache.profootballweekly.com/prospects/player/adam-gettis-73/]ProFootballWeekly.com - Draft Prospect - Adam Gettis[/url]

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Looks like a zone blocker with a lot of potential.
I bet he nails a backup spot at least.

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One of the guys I really wanted. Great pick. Not totally sure why he wasn't pick before Josh LeRibasldkfads but either way they got him.

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We actually have some real oline depth now assuming Hurt and Polombus can handle the tackle spots in a pinch.

Gotta give the FO cred on this point. I was surprised we didn't grab Massie as he fell, but all I can say/hope is this means the team knows J Brown is set for a nice career rebound.

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Pretty stoked about this pickup. While RT remains a concern, we certainly have developed a stable of promising young OL prospects. And if Iowa can produce anything, it's an offensive lineman.

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I feel like this guy could be a real sleeper

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[quote=The Goat;913563]We actually have some real oline depth now assuming Hurt and Polombus can handle the tackle spots in a pinch.

Gotta give the FO cred on this point. I was surprised we didn't grab Massie as he fell, but all I can say/hope is this means the team knows J Brown is set for a nice career rebound.[/quote]

Well you have to remember out of Williams, Kory L, Monty, Chester, Brown, Smith, Hurt, Polombus, and our 3 rookies only 8 or 9 will make it.

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[quote=Dirtbag59;913588]Well you have to remember out of Williams, Kory L, Monty, Chester, Brown, Smith, Hurt, Polombus, and our 3 rookies only 8 or 9 will make it.[/quote]

Yep. I think we keep 9 lineman and Smith is gone...so Williams, Kory L, Monty, Chester, Brown Hurt Polombus, Gettis and Joshy.

Seriously how badly will the dude's name get butchered around here come the reg season? Gonna worse than Chaz Rhinehardt :)

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Looks like the right guy for our zone blocking scheme , I believe he ran the fastest 40 / for lineman .

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Gettis should be able to play this year at some point. I'd be really disappointed if he turned out to be like Selvish Capers.

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Read Most of the draft books out there AG looks really good, just needs to gain some weight.

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[quote=REDSKINS4ever;913697]Gettis should be able to play this year at some point. I'd be really disappointed if he turned out to be like Selvish Capers.[/quote]

Yeah but capers was a 7th round Project. I think if he can bulk up he's got a better chance

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[quote=SkinzWin;913734]Yeah but capers was a 7th round Project. I think if he can bulk up he's got a better chance[/quote]

Oh he will, our training staff will add 15 - 20 lbs right off the bat with this guy. In my eyes, this guy has a "more better" shot of making this team and developing into a top guard than Josh. Ive only watched a little bit of tape on this guy, but from what I saw, he was definitively more impressive than our first guard taken, good ol' Josh Leri "short" bus.

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[quote=NYCskinfan82;913729]Read Most of the draft books out there AG looks really good, just needs to gain some weight.[/quote]

In this scheme 293 is an ideal weight. I say he stays where he is. Back in the early 2000's the Falcons and Broncos regularly ranked in the top 5 in total rushing yards including 2005 where they both finished 1st and 2nd respectively. Both teams were tied for dead last in average weight among starting offensive linemen at 295.

[url=http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=merron/041124_rankings]ESPN.com: Page 2 : The NFL weight rankings[/url]

(Article is from 2004).

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Like this pick a lot, Iowa OL are solid, lunchpail type guys. Don't know that either or LeRibeus is quite the guy (yet) to replace Kory L. Which I know is what they're looking for. Maybe Lee would be.

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[quote=SmootSmack;913805]Like this pick a lot, Iowa OL are solid, lunchpail type guys. Don't know that either or LeRibeus is quite the guy (yet) to replace Kory L. Which I know is what they're looking for. Maybe Lee would be.[/quote]

Sounds like they're worried a lot about his ability to recover from that ACL tear.

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Gettis? He tore his ACL? Damn, how'd I miss that

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[quote=SmootSmack;913813]Gettis? He tore his ACL? Damn, how'd I miss that[/quote]

Kory L. You said you weren't sure if LeRibeus was the guy to replace Kory L. If they're looking to replace Kory L. then that must mean that he's having trouble coming back from injury.

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[quote=Dirtbag59;913814]Kory L. You said you weren't sure if LeRibeus was the guy to replace Kory L. If they're looking to replace Kory L. then that must mean that he's having trouble coming back from injury.[/quote]

No, no. They love him. Absolutely want to keep him around. But ideally he's the "6th man" of the OL because of all his versatility

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[quote=Dirtbag59;913793]In this scheme 293 is an ideal weight. I say he stays where he is. Back in the early 2000's the Falcons and Broncos regularly ranked in the top 5 in total rushing yards including 2005 where they both finished 1st and 2nd respectively. Both teams were tied for dead last in average weight among starting offensive linemen at 295.

[url=http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=merron/041124_rankings]ESPN.com: Page 2 : The NFL weight rankings[/url]

(Article is from 2004).[/quote]

Falcons had Vick amassing a nice chunk of those yards. For most of the years that had Vick unable to play most of the season, those were the years the Falcons' running rank had a huge dropoff.

Mike Shanahan likes strength, but he wants athletcism more. But if he can get both from a player, he'll snatch that player up quick, like with Trent, Ryan Clady, and this year LeRibeus and Compton.

And the Texans right now have all of the O-linemen be bigger than 300 lbs.

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I didn't think he was the best Iowa OL available at the time he was selected, but it's hard to go absolutely wrong with Hawkeye lineman. Gettis was the one of the three (Reiff, Zusevics, Gettis) who I expected make the least impact in the NFL, but with that said, he's decent insurance against Kory Lichtenstiger signing a Dockery like contract as a UFA next year.

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Was flipping through ProFootball Weekly's draft mag and saw one of those quote from a 'Anonymous Scout' out to the side like they do which read
"Throw on the game of (Iowa's) Adam Gettis vs Penn State and watch how he plays Devin Still. He's going to shoot up. Physically, he is still underdeveloped. He came in at 220 lbs and he played close to 280. He's still got another 10 - 15 to add, but he's got starter potential."

Basically the same assessment about his weight, but made me feel better about the pick. It would be nice to see a 5th rounder develop into a quality starter for us. Could be a good value pick for us.

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[quote=The Goat;913676]Yep. I think we keep 9 lineman and Smith is gone...:)[/quote]

Got news for you, Smith is going nowhere. They'll get rid of Polumbus before Smith, Willie can play and will get better.

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i think willie smith stays

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[quote=SFREDSKIN;914218]Got news for you, Smith is going nowhere. They'll get rid of Polumbus before Smith, Willie can play and will get better.[/quote]

Could be...I thought Polumbus got more work than Smith but regardless I meant we're def keeping the two newcomers.