The King
08-03-2005, 06:42 AM
http://sports.yahoo.com/s/nflpreview
I will post the hi-lights.
AFC East
Patriots
Jets
Bills
Dolphins
<TABLE style="BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse" borderColor=#111111 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=3 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD colSpan=2>NO. 3 TAKEO SPIKES (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/4278/) (Buffalo Bills (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/teams/buf/))</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>Strengths: Is a terrific athlete who plays with abandon. His initial quickness, diagnostic skills and speed are outstanding. Takes great angles to the ballcarrier and has excellent closing burst in pursuit. Sifts through traffic quickly and uses his hands to slap away blockers. Shows great power at the point of attack as a tackler and is a devastating blitzer. Has outstanding range and ball skills in coverage. </TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>Weaknesses: Prefers being in space and gets frustrated if he constantly is fighting off blocks. Doesn't always play with leverage. Occasionally is out of control and takes himself out of plays by overextending. </TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>Bottom line: A two-time Pro Bowl player, Spikes is a perfect fit for the Bills' scheme because he makes plays from sideline to sideline and doesn't have to come off the field. Grade: 8.7 </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE style="BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse" borderColor=#111111 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=3 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR class=ysprow2><TD colSpan=2>NO. 4 NATE CLEMENTS (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/5468/) (Buffalo Bills (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/teams/buf/))</TD></TR><TR class=ysprow2><TD colSpan=2>Strengths: Excels in man coverage. Is physical, aggressive and confident. Will smother receivers at the line and is great at taking them out of their routes early. Can turn and run without losing much in transition; has explosive speed and can make up for mistakes. Has excellent closing burst when the ball is in the air. Has surprising change-of-direction skills. Has tremendous ball skills, including exceptional hands and leaping ability. Is a superb return specialist and a threat with the ball. </TD></TR><TR class=ysprow2><TD colSpan=2>Weaknesses: Must improve his concentration and recognition skills. Loses focus at times and does not pay attention to detail. Relies on his physical tools and speed too much. Takes too many chances. </TD></TR><TR class=ysprow2><TD colSpan=2>Bottom line: If Clements shows focus and cuts down on his mental lapses, he could become one of the league's top two corners. Grade: 8.4 </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
Aaron Schobel recieved honarable mention at #9 DE, only two behind Richard Seymour at #7.
Chris Villarial came in 9th as well.
No Mention of Adams, Fletcher, McGahee, Milloy or Moorman in the top 10 at their positions.
However....Pat Williams recieved honorable mention at #7 DT.
I will post the hi-lights.
AFC East
Patriots
Jets
Bills
Dolphins
<TABLE style="BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse" borderColor=#111111 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=3 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD colSpan=2>NO. 3 TAKEO SPIKES (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/4278/) (Buffalo Bills (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/teams/buf/))</TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>Strengths: Is a terrific athlete who plays with abandon. His initial quickness, diagnostic skills and speed are outstanding. Takes great angles to the ballcarrier and has excellent closing burst in pursuit. Sifts through traffic quickly and uses his hands to slap away blockers. Shows great power at the point of attack as a tackler and is a devastating blitzer. Has outstanding range and ball skills in coverage. </TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>Weaknesses: Prefers being in space and gets frustrated if he constantly is fighting off blocks. Doesn't always play with leverage. Occasionally is out of control and takes himself out of plays by overextending. </TD></TR><TR><TD colSpan=2>Bottom line: A two-time Pro Bowl player, Spikes is a perfect fit for the Bills' scheme because he makes plays from sideline to sideline and doesn't have to come off the field. Grade: 8.7 </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
<TABLE style="BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse" borderColor=#111111 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=3 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR class=ysprow2><TD colSpan=2>NO. 4 NATE CLEMENTS (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/5468/) (Buffalo Bills (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/teams/buf/))</TD></TR><TR class=ysprow2><TD colSpan=2>Strengths: Excels in man coverage. Is physical, aggressive and confident. Will smother receivers at the line and is great at taking them out of their routes early. Can turn and run without losing much in transition; has explosive speed and can make up for mistakes. Has excellent closing burst when the ball is in the air. Has surprising change-of-direction skills. Has tremendous ball skills, including exceptional hands and leaping ability. Is a superb return specialist and a threat with the ball. </TD></TR><TR class=ysprow2><TD colSpan=2>Weaknesses: Must improve his concentration and recognition skills. Loses focus at times and does not pay attention to detail. Relies on his physical tools and speed too much. Takes too many chances. </TD></TR><TR class=ysprow2><TD colSpan=2>Bottom line: If Clements shows focus and cuts down on his mental lapses, he could become one of the league's top two corners. Grade: 8.4 </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>
Aaron Schobel recieved honarable mention at #9 DE, only two behind Richard Seymour at #7.
Chris Villarial came in 9th as well.
No Mention of Adams, Fletcher, McGahee, Milloy or Moorman in the top 10 at their positions.
However....Pat Williams recieved honorable mention at #7 DT.