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Without a doubt the best cover cornerback in college football, Haden has drawn comparisons to some of the National Football League's elite at his position

7TH PICK JOE HADEN WELCOME TO THE CLEVELAND BROWNS!!!!

Analysis

Read & React: Typically plays in press or off-man coverage, reading the receiver to gain an advantage on the route. Good straight-line for the deep route. Reacts quickly in zone coverage and when he's facing the quarterback in man coverage. Little wasted motion in closing once he sees the ball in the air.

Man Coverage: Very strong in man coverage. Quick, active hands to provide an initial pop to the receiver in press coverage. Quick feet and loose hips for the transition to run downfield. Good balance and body control to mirror the receiver. Can plant his foot in the ground and explode out of cuts. Good use of hands downfield to prevent separation. Shows a legitimate late burst to close after the ball has been released. Good timing and hand-eye coordination to slap the ball away as it arrives.

Zone Coverage: Smooth, low backpedal out of his stance. Maintains cushion with his backpedal, keeping his eyes alert to receivers in his zone. Changes direction smoothly with no wasted motion. Plays even faster than he has been timed, a credit to his recognition and efficient change-of-direction ability.

Closing/Recovery: Among his best traits. Plants and drives back to the ball very well. Accelerates late and has the body control to contort in space and slap the ball away without drawing a flag. Good straight-line speed to run with any receiver and has a late burst to close if beaten initially. Locates the ball in the air. Good vertical and times his leaps to compete for the jump ball.

Run Support: Reads run and is quick to close toward the line of scrimmage. Evades blocks due to his lateral agility and anticipation and is willing to take on bigger ballcarriers. Understands his role on the edge and approaches it with a workmanlike mentality.

Tackling: Takes good tackle angles, going low against bigger ballcarriers. Isn't an explosive hitter. Grab-and-drag tackler more often than scouts would like, rather than wrapping up securely, but rarely has his tackles broken. Can be dragged a bit by bigger ballcarriers, but gets his man to the ground.

Intangibles: Signed with Florida as a standout prep quarterback and all-around athlete. Originally was expected to play slot receiver, but elected to compete for the starting cornerback position rather than back up Percy Harvin. Team-first player who is a standout special teams player despite his All-American status. Played in 2009 on the punt return, kickoff and punt teams.

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@the-gipper said:

Hey! That is one of my favorite lines. Good usage.

What good would our defense be without a Big Toe....and Joe Haden is that Big Toe.

Now let's give a round of applause for our bestest buddy....and big toe....JOE HADEN!!!!!!!

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/170863https://brownsboard.com/post/170863Mon, 26 Apr 2010 04:41:47 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to WELCOME JOE HADEN on Mon, 26 Apr 2010 02:14:19 GMT]]>ESPN talked about how Haden ran at the combine with a injury. That's why his combine time was so slow.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/170849https://brownsboard.com/post/170849Mon, 26 Apr 2010 02:14:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to WELCOME JOE HADEN on Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:40:43 GMT]]>I like this pick. I also wanted to trade down to get Thomas, But i think its one of them things that no one wanted to trade up into the top 10 unless it was a top 3 pick. So we got the best defensive player on our board. I cant wait to see him shut down some pass games in the feature.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/170839https://brownsboard.com/post/170839Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:40:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to WELCOME JOE HADEN on Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:27:47 GMT]]>Joe Haden on Sport Science

http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=5116370

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/170837https://brownsboard.com/post/170837Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:27:47 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to WELCOME JOE HADEN on Fri, 23 Apr 2010 22:06:11 GMT]]>Abe Elam becomes a better safety with this pick.

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nmills said:

Anybody watch the press conference on ClevelandBrowns.com with Joe Haden? I like the pick even more now, sounds like a great kid. Holmgren and Heckert introduced him then left and left him all by himself to the media, he has a good presence about him and speaks very well. Cant wait to see him in a Browns uniform

He was great. I liked when someone asked if NFL players should be held to a higher standard. He answered that very well. You can definitely see why the Browns were attracted to him.

I had no idea he went to Florida to be a QB and then a WR. He has only played corner for three years and still has a very high ceiling.

He also said he was talking to Berry before the draft and said "I hope you go early so I can go #7". He looked genuinely happy to be in Cleveland and is also a huge LeBron fan.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/170229https://brownsboard.com/post/170229Fri, 23 Apr 2010 21:40:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to WELCOME JOE HADEN on Fri, 23 Apr 2010 21:24:20 GMT]]>Anybody watch the press conference on ClevelandBrowns.com with Joe Haden? I like the pick even more now, sounds like a great kid. Holmgren and Heckert introduced him then left and left him all by himself to the media, he has a good presence about him and speaks very well. Cant wait to see him in a Browns uniform

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@choco said:

it doesnt matter....the browns are a media bulls-eye no matter what we do.

True...but id prefer they hate our draft...media always gives a GREAT grade..and it turns into sheit.

lets reverse this trend..tell us how much it sucks!

All i know is Hayden and Wright with SHeldon B slamming people reggie bush style as a safety makes me smile a bit...abe elam is solid..but if they can snag taylor mays and trade back into rd 2 and get mccoy...im down!!!

and if they dont get mccoy..who cares grab a 3rd or 4th round project QB...pike..lefevor..etc..

Taylor Mayes in rd 2 brings ELITE SPEED to the secondary.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/170206https://brownsboard.com/post/170206Fri, 23 Apr 2010 20:19:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to WELCOME JOE HADEN on Fri, 23 Apr 2010 19:43:31 GMT]]>Maybe not sexy, but I f'n love this pick!

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@the-gipper said:

Good point. It is like the difference between caviar and meat and potatos. It might seem sexy to have caviar, but getting the meat and potatos (read: Mack and Haden), is what fills your belly and makes you happy.

20\20 hindsight says If we had gone for the sexy pick a few years back and taken Quinn first, we'd be watching Joe Thomas go to all those Pro Bowls for another team. The NFL is a pass happy league, and someone said you can't have enough good cornerbacks.

Not the sexy pick, but Wright will look infinitely better as the #2 corner. Dixon and Minnifield were the conerstones for the the Dawgs, and I certainly hope Hayden and Wright can duplicate the feat. BTW, just look at the Bungles and how much better their D is playing with two decent cornerbacks.

Speaking of the Stripers, the TE they took in the first round is a beast- the film clips were mighty impressive.

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@choco said:

it doesnt matter....the browns are a media bulls-eye no matter what we do.

So is every other NFL team during this draft process. Right now, Denver probably has the biggest bullseye on its back because of their moves. Far bigger than the Browns.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/170102https://brownsboard.com/post/170102Fri, 23 Apr 2010 15:07:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to WELCOME JOE HADEN on Fri, 23 Apr 2010 14:49:04 GMT]]>it doesnt matter....the browns are a media bulls-eye no matter what we do.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/170094https://brownsboard.com/post/170094Fri, 23 Apr 2010 14:49:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to WELCOME JOE HADEN on Fri, 23 Apr 2010 14:45:23 GMT]]>If you think about it most of us would have been disappointed with Thomas a month ago. So what changed in a month?

Grossi talked about two things happenning that made people think Haden was off the board:

1. Ran slow at the combine

2. Traded for Sheldon Brown

I saw one draft site critisizing the pick saying that we should've gone Clausen, Thomas, or Spiller; but he has Haden rated ahead of all three of those players on his big board!

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@bag-o-browns said:

Much like the Alex Mack pick last year, it isn't the jump out of your seat kind of pick BUT is one which greatly will improve our team. Just think about it, now you have Wright and Haden and Brown in the secondary. (with McDonald coming off the bench as he always should've been)

We are a better team and added a position of need and a kid who i think is the BEST at that position. I'll take it 100%.

What will round 2 land us? I'm torn tweenst trying to land Colt and perhaps grabbing a safety.

Good point. It is like the difference between caviar and meat and potatos. It might seem sexy to have caviar, but getting the meat and potatos (read: Mack and Haden), is what fills your belly and makes you happy.

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@roach said:

This is the player i wanted. If we can land Colt McCoy in round 2, this will be an outstanding draft.

Why not go ahead and get that safety if Taylor Mays is available?

I still think we need a safety and a DL over a QB. (though, with 3 picks in the second round, we may pick up all three positions: QB, S, and DL)

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Chickenwang said:

Bad pick. Nobody will know who this guy is in 2 years. Browns screw up another 1st round pick. Unreal. Take the best talent there.... CJ Spiller. Kid is going to be dynamite. Browns lose out.

So Sad to watch this happen year after year

Could not disagree more. First, Haden is smart, very talented, and very physical. He's a great pick. And Spiller was a bad pick even for Bufallo. He will be part of a two back system and in cold weather Divisions like the AFC North and East, he's not the best pick at 7. We have Harrison (for now) and what we need in Cleveland are bigger, physical backs. Plus we have Hillis and Davis who can also catch out of the backfield. Spiller is really good no doubt, but not for this team. Especially when Haden is there to be had.

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@dawgstucknpa said:

No wonder we always suck.....our fans suck.

This is a great pick. They are loaded at arguably the most important position on D.

Lighten up Francis.......

Hey! That is one of my favorite lines. Good usage.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/170080https://brownsboard.com/post/170080Fri, 23 Apr 2010 13:55:30 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to WELCOME JOE HADEN on Fri, 23 Apr 2010 12:52:53 GMT]]>Much like the Alex Mack pick last year, it isn't the jump out of your seat kind of pick BUT is one which greatly will improve our team. Just think about it, now you have Wright and Haden and Brown in the secondary. (with McDonald coming off the bench as he always should've been)

We are a better team and added a position of need and a kid who i think is the BEST at that position. I'll take it 100%.

What will round 2 land us? I'm torn tweenst trying to land Colt and perhaps grabbing a safety.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/170070https://brownsboard.com/post/170070Fri, 23 Apr 2010 12:52:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to WELCOME JOE HADEN on Fri, 23 Apr 2010 12:33:49 GMT]]>Well it isn't an exciting pick but hey, if we end up with a pro bowl corner, great.

Glad to have him.

WSS

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@pumpkin-eater said:

The best pick the Browns could have made. They filled their biggest need with the best player available. Can't beat that.

exactly. i'm can't wait till 6 pm.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/170062https://brownsboard.com/post/170062Fri, 23 Apr 2010 12:25:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to WELCOME JOE HADEN on Fri, 23 Apr 2010 11:12:08 GMT]]>The best pick the Browns could have made. They filled their biggest need with the best player available. Can't beat that.

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/170045https://brownsboard.com/post/170045Fri, 23 Apr 2010 11:12:08 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to WELCOME JOE HADEN on Fri, 23 Apr 2010 11:04:00 GMT]]>Great pick if you ax me.

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@mr.-t said:

We are hiring a football player and not a track star. I like the pick!

Ahhh..., you mean like Ted Ginn?

]]>https://brownsboard.com/post/170042https://brownsboard.com/post/170042Fri, 23 Apr 2010 11:00:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to WELCOME JOE HADEN on Fri, 23 Apr 2010 10:52:44 GMT]]>Bad pick. Nobody will know who this guy is in 2 years. Browns screw up another 1st round pick. Unreal. Take the best talent there.... CJ Spiller. Kid is going to be dynamite. Browns lose out.

So Sad to watch this happen year after year

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