Redskins about to pick again

Cush · 04-24-2005, 12:16 PM

Manuel White, JR:

FB | (6'2", 244, 4.65) | UCLA

Strengths: Is an intriguing developmental FB prospect because of his unique blend of size, athleticism and speed. Has great experience as a ball carrier and receiver. Shows excellent initial burst and good speed for his size. Has some lateral movement quickness and does a decent job of planting and driving without losing much in transition. He has good vision and patience as a runner. Is a powerful runner with good body lean and lower body strength. Has soft hands for a bigger back out of the backfield and shows a good feel as a route runner in the short area. Has good size as a blocker. Is raw as a blocker but has some upside if he can improve his technique while getting bigger and tougher.

Weaknesses: Durability is a concern after missing four games with a leg injury in 2003 and suffering a knee injury during the 2005 Senior Bowl. He's a bit of a 'tweener who lacks the top-end speed and explosiveness of a fulltime NFL running back, but also lacks experience and strength as a blocker. His awareness and angles must improve as a blocker. He needs to also do a better job of sustaining and playing with leverage. Is big but must improve his lower body strength and overall power as a blocker. Also needs to become more physical and aggressive in that facet.

drew54 · 04-24-2005, 12:22 PM

I think he is more of a pass catching FB like Larry Centers. He is also big enought that they could get his blocking up to par and have him play some TE/HB.

Big C · 04-24-2005, 01:16 PM

Is a powerful runner with good body lean and lower body strength...

now, a lot of you guys have been begging for a guy with that size to be a short yardage back, and thats exactly what i think he is. sounds like a pick that fills a need to me. im thinking hes the goal line back and short yardage guy

redwagonskins · 04-24-2005, 01:21 PM

If he is replacing Betts as the sort yardage guy and Betts is now there to spell Portis then this makes a little sense. If he is to be a FB then I have serious doubts about two projects with our first three picks.

Schneed10 · 04-24-2005, 01:25 PM

He's a banger. Do we have our Gerald Riggs?

Gmanc711 · 04-24-2005, 01:41 PM

Bengals are on the clock now; were up next with our 5th roudn pick.

Big C · 04-24-2005, 01:41 PM

i hope we get antaaj hawthorne or chris henry with this 5th rounder...

Gmanc711 · 04-24-2005, 01:46 PM

Our Pick #154: Robert McCune ILB from Louisville. I like this pick.

Cush · 04-24-2005, 01:46 PM

Rnd 5: Robert McCune, ILB Louisville

Big C · 04-24-2005, 01:46 PM

hmm...not a bad pick...but i think hes going to be 26 when the season starts

Cush · 04-24-2005, 01:50 PM

sounds like the guy is FAST

drew54 · 04-24-2005, 02:00 PM

FROM ESPN: McCune redshirted in 2000 and saw action only as a backup from 2001-'02 before taking over as Louisville's fulltime starting middle linebacker as a junior in 2003, when he finished with 143 total tackles, five TFL and four sacks. He started all 12 games (ILB and OLB) as a senior in 2004 and led the team with 115 total tackles, including four for loss, two sacks and one interception. A member of the National Guard; spent six months in Kuwait and a full year in Korea. He will be a 26-year old rookie in the NFL. McCune was much improved as a senior and his upside is extremely intriguing because of his rare combination of size (6-0, 245), strength (33 reps of 225-pound bench press) and speed (4.50). However, McCune is a much more attractive prospect when watching him work out in shorts than he is when studying him.

I saw the guy on the NFL network combine drills and he has arms like you wouldn't believe. He is a monster. He is also a former Military guy and will have that tough guy mentality. I love this pick.

Up next DE and WR.

Big C · 04-24-2005, 02:15 PM

hawthorne still on the board, im really suprised. saw him in the first round on a lot of mocks not too long ago. chris henry i think we really need to consider. hes 6-4 with a 4.42 forty

offiss · 04-24-2005, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big C

hawthorne still on the board, im really suprised. saw him in the first round on a lot of mocks not too long ago. chris henry i think we really need to consider. hes 6-4 with a 4.42 forty

he's gone went in the 3rd round to cinci.

drew54 · 04-24-2005, 02:41 PM

I like Hawthorne too, but he didnt run a 4.4 If he had he would have been gone in the top ten. He didnt go to Cincy, hes still available.

Antaj Hawthorne NFL.com Bio

04-24-2005, 12:16 PM	#31
Cush Impact Rookie Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Northern Virginia Age: 48 Posts: 963	Re: Redskins about to pick again Manuel White, JR: FB \| (6'2", 244, 4.65) \| UCLA Strengths: Is an intriguing developmental FB prospect because of his unique blend of size, athleticism and speed. Has great experience as a ball carrier and receiver. Shows excellent initial burst and good speed for his size. Has some lateral movement quickness and does a decent job of planting and driving without losing much in transition. He has good vision and patience as a runner. Is a powerful runner with good body lean and lower body strength. Has soft hands for a bigger back out of the backfield and shows a good feel as a route runner in the short area. Has good size as a blocker. Is raw as a blocker but has some upside if he can improve his technique while getting bigger and tougher. Weaknesses: Durability is a concern after missing four games with a leg injury in 2003 and suffering a knee injury during the 2005 Senior Bowl. He's a bit of a 'tweener who lacks the top-end speed and explosiveness of a fulltime NFL running back, but also lacks experience and strength as a blocker. His awareness and angles must improve as a blocker. He needs to also do a better job of sustaining and playing with leverage. Is big but must improve his lower body strength and overall power as a blocker. Also needs to become more physical and aggressive in that facet.

04-24-2005, 12:22 PM	#32
drew54 The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: IOWA Age: 43 Posts: 1,324	Re: Redskins about to pick again I think he is more of a pass catching FB like Larry Centers. He is also big enought that they could get his blocking up to par and have him play some TE/HB.

04-24-2005, 01:16 PM	#33
Big C Mr. Brightside Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Leesburg, VA Age: 39 Posts: 4,453	Re: Redskins about to pick again Is a powerful runner with good body lean and lower body strength... now, a lot of you guys have been begging for a guy with that size to be a short yardage back, and thats exactly what i think he is. sounds like a pick that fills a need to me. im thinking hes the goal line back and short yardage guy __________________ "I don't care what nobody say I'm a be me, stay hood stay real, cause I'm out here grindin'" -Joe Gibbs

04-24-2005, 01:21 PM	#34
redwagonskins Impact Rookie Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: San Diego Posts: 685	Re: Redskins about to pick again If he is replacing Betts as the sort yardage guy and Betts is now there to spell Portis then this makes a little sense. If he is to be a FB then I have serious doubts about two projects with our first three picks.

04-24-2005, 01:25 PM	#35
Schneed10 A Dude Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Newtown Square, PA Age: 46 Posts: 12,458	Re: Redskins about to pick again He's a banger. Do we have our Gerald Riggs?

04-24-2005, 01:41 PM	#36
Gmanc711 Thank You, Sean. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Age: 40 Posts: 7,506	Re: Redskins about to pick again Bengals are on the clock now; were up next with our 5th roudn pick. __________________ #21

04-24-2005, 01:46 PM	#38
Gmanc711 Thank You, Sean. Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Age: 40 Posts: 7,506	Re: Redskins about to pick again Our Pick #154: Robert McCune ILB from Louisville. I like this pick. __________________ #21

04-24-2005, 01:46 PM	#39
Cush Impact Rookie Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Northern Virginia Age: 48 Posts: 963	Re: Redskins about to pick again Rnd 5: Robert McCune, ILB Louisville

04-24-2005, 01:46 PM	#40
Big C Mr. Brightside Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Leesburg, VA Age: 39 Posts: 4,453	Re: Redskins about to pick again hmm...not a bad pick...but i think hes going to be 26 when the season starts __________________ "I don't care what nobody say I'm a be me, stay hood stay real, cause I'm out here grindin'" -Joe Gibbs

04-24-2005, 01:50 PM	#41
Cush Impact Rookie Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Northern Virginia Age: 48 Posts: 963	Re: Redskins about to pick again sounds like the guy is FAST

04-24-2005, 02:00 PM	#42
drew54 The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: IOWA Age: 43 Posts: 1,324	Re: Redskins about to pick again FROM ESPN: McCune redshirted in 2000 and saw action only as a backup from 2001-'02 before taking over as Louisville's fulltime starting middle linebacker as a junior in 2003, when he finished with 143 total tackles, five TFL and four sacks. He started all 12 games (ILB and OLB) as a senior in 2004 and led the team with 115 total tackles, including four for loss, two sacks and one interception. A member of the National Guard; spent six months in Kuwait and a full year in Korea. He will be a 26-year old rookie in the NFL. McCune was much improved as a senior and his upside is extremely intriguing because of his rare combination of size (6-0, 245), strength (33 reps of 225-pound bench press) and speed (4.50). However, McCune is a much more attractive prospect when watching him work out in shorts than he is when studying him. I saw the guy on the NFL network combine drills and he has arms like you wouldn't believe. He is a monster. He is also a former Military guy and will have that tough guy mentality. I love this pick. Up next DE and WR.

04-24-2005, 02:15 PM	#43
Big C Mr. Brightside Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Leesburg, VA Age: 39 Posts: 4,453	Re: Redskins about to pick again hawthorne still on the board, im really suprised. saw him in the first round on a lot of mocks not too long ago. chris henry i think we really need to consider. hes 6-4 with a 4.42 forty __________________ "I don't care what nobody say I'm a be me, stay hood stay real, cause I'm out here grindin'" -Joe Gibbs

04-24-2005, 02:41 PM	#45
drew54 The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: IOWA Age: 43 Posts: 1,324	Re: Redskins about to pick again I like Hawthorne too, but he didnt run a 4.4 If he had he would have been gone in the top ten. He didnt go to Cincy, hes still available. Antaj Hawthorne NFL.com Bio

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