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Re: Ryan Pickett and Reggie Wells in Buffalo today!
Pro Career: Arizona’s first selection in the sixth round (177th overall) of the 2003 NFL Draft, Wells started every game for the Cardinals in 2004 after making his first career start in the dramatic 2003 season finale vs. Minnesota.
2004: Started at left guard in each of the first 15 games of the season … shifted to left tackle for the final game of 2004 due to an injury to Leonard Davis and was part of an offensive line that did not allow a sack vs. TB (1/2).
2003: Appeared in 15 games (one start), primarily on special teams … first pro start at left tackle in place of L.J. Shelton (ankle) vs. Min (12/28) in season-ending 18–17 win … prior to game-winning touchdown pass from quarterback Josh McCown to Nate Poole, recovered a McCown fumble on previous play when Vikings defensive lineman Chris Hovan batted the ball away from McCown as Wells made the recovery to set up the dramatic finish.
College: Four-year starter at Clarion State … two-time NCAA Division II all-America and all-Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC) choice … product of the school’s weight room, adding over 50 pounds to his frame after arriving on Clarion campus as a freshman … father Reggie, Sr. a basketball all-America at Clarion, was inducted into the Clarion Sports Hall of Fame in 1990.
Personal: attended South Park (Library, Pa.) High School … lettered in football and basketball … all-league defensive end led squad to league title by posting 13.5 quarterback sacks as a senior … communications major at Clarion … resides in Library, PA.
Re: Ryan Pickett and Reggie Wells in Buffalo today!
I can hear the *****ing now from the kids on the board The guy may be great depth or turn into a quality starter. New England did great turning guys just like this into a solid OL.
Re: Ryan Pickett and Reggie Wells in Buffalo today!
Originally posted by NE39
Wells is a OG for Arizona. He is a restricted FA.
Arizona tendered him the low tender, and he comes with a 6th round pick as compensation.
Sounds like he's got good promise. A 6th rounder for a guy that has experience starting in the NFL AND has done well in his role...sounds good - and he would close out the hole we have at LG. If we can get both of these, I'm very happy in closing most of the holes we have. Then we can concentrate on best available player at the draft!!!
Although I guess we still have a WR hole when we let Moulds go...it would be awesome then if we could grab Davis in the 1st round, and use our 2nd and one our 3rds to get into the late 1st rd and grab Chad Jackson. Not likely, but grabbing these two would add SO Much speed to our offense, it would probably make the Rams offense a few years ago look like slow motion!!!
Re: Ryan Pickett and Reggie Wells in Buffalo today!
Reggie Wells | OG Complete player profile
Full Name: Reggie Wells
Born: November 3, 1980
, TX
Height: 6-4
Weight: 320 lbs. Age: 25
Pos: OG
Experience: 3 years
College: Clarion
Drafted: Year:2003 Round:6 Pick:4, Cardinals
Insider Analysis
Grade 70
Expert's Take He is a starting left guard who will be a restricted free agent with sixth-round compensation. He is a young player who should receive the upgraded restricted free agent tender based on this being a very poor guard market. He was starting to play better toward the end of last season but was injured and placed on IR. He has very good size and bulk. He flashes solid first-step quickness. He flashes the ability to play explosive in-line. He shows a little initial pop as a run blocker. He is effective on down blocks -- he can collapse down and create a run or cutback lane. He has good short-area foot quickness. He slides off initial blocks well in an effort to get to the second level. One of his biggest improvements has been his hand use. They are much more active. He does not show a lot of range or mobility. He does not look like he has long arms and allows defenders to get into his body. He is more of a straight-line man blocker -- he struggles to move laterally. He can lose his power on angle blocks. He is quick to the second level, but is slow to adjust on the move. He does not pull or trap as effectively as the Cardinals would like. Overall, he is a small school player (Clarion College) who has upside. He is still a little raw and rough around the edges, but offensive line play has diminished at the NFL level and this guy could be something special.
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The guy may be great depth or turn into a quality starter. New England did great turning guys just like this into a solid OL.
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