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RE: Another DE Jags are interested in

jagabc6893 — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 10:21:29 GMT

[quote][b]Chop block (4/11/2008)[/b][hr]Speaking of DE's...I stumbled upon this article about Quentin Groves today and thought it may be of interest to some. Look like Groves and Merling both have medical concerns. If Derrick Harvey slips to #15 he may be worth giving a sniff?

http://www.nfl.com/news/story;jsessionid=D2D410ED22998DF1E35BA28E0A162B1D?id=09000d5d807b2b9a&template=with-video&confirm=true[/quote]

Wow, Groves had heart surgery? That could be pretty damaging to his draft stock. He may drop a bit, but why the heck would he be visiting with Cleveland? The Browns don't have a 1st or 2nd round pick.

RE: Another DE Jags are interested in

Gimli:-englandjag — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 08:56:23 GMT

[quote][b]pcjagfan1146 (4/11/2008)[/b][hr]He looked pretty quick with a real burst to the ball carrier.[/quote]

Yeah he looked pretty quick, but that was some of the worst OL play I have ever seen.

RE: Another DE Jags are interested in

Chop block — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 08:53:48 GMT

Sounds like a Brent Hawkins / Brian Smith clone.

RE: Another DE Jags are interested in

Jags2DaDeath — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 07:47:04 GMT

From NFL Draft Scout:

Draft Scout Hilee Taylor News

03/04/08 - North Carolina's professional football hopefuls worked out Tuesday morning for nearly 30 NFL scouts on Pro Timing Day. Players performed in the weight room and then headed to the Navy Practice Fields for the 40-yard dash, shuttle run and other football drills. Participating in the activities were defensive end Hilee Taylor, defensive tackle Kyndraus Guy, place-kicker Connor Barth, defensive back Kendric Williams and deep snappers Michael Murphy and Ryan Baucom. Defensive lineman Kentwan Balmer and linebacker Durell Mapp worked out last month at the NFL Combine and elected to sit out today's drills. Taylor, who finished second in the league in sacks, was a surprise omission from the combine. On the Navy field-turf field, he was clocked in the 4.5 range in the 40-yard dash and most scouts were impressed with his performance. "I've been in Florida working out and we never really did the entire 40 yards at 100 percent," said Taylor. "We only did 80 percent, so I was ready to let loose today. This is something I've been working for all my life. Overall, I'm pretty happy with what I've done today." Taylor said most scouts were skeptical of his speed, suspect that he did not have the type of lateral movement needed to excel in the NFL. "I think the biggest thing (they questioned) was my hips and I had to show them my hip movement. A lot of people said all I had was straight-line speed, but I think I was able to show more than that." - UNC Football

02/08/08 - PRO POTENTIAL: DE Hilee Taylor became a big-play guy in Carolina's defense, leading the Heels with 10.5 sacks. He was listed at 6-3, 245, during the season. He also got time at linebacker in the Hula Bowl, but he isn't projected highly in the draft.

01/29/08 - PRO PROSPECTS: DE Hilee Taylor became one of the nation's sack leaders (10.5), which was two more than he had in his previous three seasons combined. He also has a knack for making a sack in a critical situation. His third-down sack against Miami not only ended a potential Hurricanes scoring drive but also turned the game's momentum back to the Tar Heels.

RE: Another DE Jags are interested in

Chop block — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 07:05:57 GMT

Speaking of DE's...I stumbled upon this article about Quentin Groves today and thought it may be of interest to some. Look like Groves and Merling both have medical concerns. If Derrick Harvey slips to #15 he may be worth giving a sniff?

http://www.nfl.com/news/story;jsessionid=D2D410ED22998DF1E35BA28E0A162B1D?id=09000d5d807b2b9a&template=with-video&confirm=true

RE: Another DE Jags are interested in

pcjagfan1146 — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 06:58:43 GMT

He looked pretty quick with a real burst to the ball carrier.

RE: Another DE Jags are interested in

Jags2DaDeath — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 05:18:13 GMT

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laC31_tkch8

Another DE Jags are interested in

Robb — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:05:26 GMT

DE Hilee Taylor of North Carolina will be in Jax next week 4/15-4/16 according to Ed Thompson.

More later.