Kelvin Garmon

[The Spaz]

Kelvin Garmon was released by the Cleveland Browns today. Should we be interested?

http://images.nfl.com/images/players/60x80/133290.jpg
<b>Kelvin Garmon</b>

http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/133290

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ap-browns-moves&prov=ap&type=lgns

2004 Scouting Report - Football Scouts Inc.
Name: Kelvin Garmon, 6' - 2" 350lbs
Position: Offensive Guard
Grade: 69 | Key
Alert: None

Stats: Garmon

Comment:
Garmon is a short, compact player with adequate athletic ability. Has above average strength at the point of attack and will win most one-on-one match-ups if he reaches his block. Has some mauling qualities and is able to use his size, strength and leverage to drive his blocks when he's in position. Does a decent job of pulling and will generally reach the second level. Has a wide frame and has the long arms to force defenders to take a wider angle to the quarterback. He has the change of direction skills to redirect and hit the moving target but he appears confused in space and he gets himself in a lot of trouble by making mental mistakes. Loses focus too often and will give up big plays or make critical errors because of a blown assignment or because he is too tentative. Overall, Garmon still has lapses in concentration, but has improved in this area as he has gained experience.

[Rhettoric]

I would pass, Garmon is coming off a rebuilt knee... I think Gandy has more skill and potential.

[The Spaz]

I would pass, Garmon is coming off a rebuilt knee... I think Gandy has more skill and potential.

Rebuilt, I tought he just strained his acl and mcl?

[Rhettoric]

Rebuilt, I tought he just strained his acl and mcl?
According to SI he tore his ACL in November

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/players/4893/injuries.html

[Rhettoric]

It appears he didn't go under the knife though... my bad on the rebuilt comment. :sorry:

[Sportsuser101]

I don't think he's any better then what we have right now to be honest.

[jpdex12]

Let him collect unemplyment!

[BuffaloRanger]

Read between the lines. This is a "velvet hammer".




Comment:
Garmon is a short, compact player with adequate athletic ability.
Translation: Not physically gifted.

Has above average strength at the point of attack and will win most one-on-one match-ups if he reaches his block.
Translation: Is not strong enough, when he actually blocks the man he is assigned he will only get burned 40% of the time.

Has some mauling qualities and is able to use his size, strength and leverage to drive his blocks when he's in position. Translation: Not a good pass blocker, slightly better as a run blocker, does his job when/if he gets there.

Does a decent job of pulling and will generally reach the second level. Translation: Don't plan to pull this guy too much if you value your RB/QB, will probably block the LBs if he misses his assignment on DT

Has a wide frame and has the long arms to force defenders to take a wider angle to the quarterback. Translation: Defenders run around him like a pylon in practice.

He has the change of direction skills to redirect and hit the moving target but he appears confused in space and he gets himself in a lot of trouble by making mental mistakes. Loses focus too often and will give up big plays or make critical errors because of a blown assignment or because he is too tentative. Translation: None needed.

Overall, Garmon still has lapses in concentration, but has improved in this area as he has gained experience.Translation: Doesn't suck nearly as bad as he used to, but will be cut as soon as viable alternative is found.