A Very Sneaky 7th Round Prospect
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Bryan Bennett - 6' 2", 210 lbs., Southeastern Louisiana
Bennett arrived at Oregon as the assumed successor to Darron Thomas in Chip Kelly's explosive offense, but a young quarterback by the name of Marcus Mariota changed all that, winning the starting job in 2012 and forcing Bennett to choose between changing positions and transferring out of Eugene. He found success at Southeastern Louisiana the past two years, thriving in a shotgun spread offense with a lot of option packages and designed runs. Bennett is at his best with quick reads (screens, slants, etc.) where he can find his man and deliver with a solid base, but his lack of NFL quality arm strength and accuracy stand out as well. He will draw some Johnny Manziel comparisons with his play style and competitive intangibles, but his wild, undisciplined tendencies create doubt.
STRENGTHS: Athletic mover with Johnny Manziel-like foot quickness to avoid rushers, displaying improvisational skills as an elusive scrambler. Despite a low release point, he shows a snap delivery and solid mechanics. Quick eyes with a speedy process once he decides to pull the trigger. Efficient pocket movements to maneuver around the noise with his eyes downfield. Improved touch and controls ball speed well. Runs the option like a seasoned veteran with burst, instincts and vision to be a threat with his legs. Gritty and confident competitor with NFL toughness. Productive when on the field with 85 total touchdowns in his career between Oregon and Southeastern Louisiana (48 passing, 37 rushing), earning a number of accolades including the 2013 Southland Offensive Player of the Year Award.
WEAKNESSES: Average-at-best build and height with a low release point. Only adequate arm strength and lacks needed velocity on NFL throws with his fastball often lacking enough juice. Too many floaters with too much air under his passes. Streaky ball placement and his accuracy and ball control dip considerably on the move, failing to reset his base. Tends to predetermine his passes with a bad habit of staring down his reads, leading defenders to his intended target. Makes poor choices with the ball and takes too many ill-advised chances, tossing it up for grabs. Lacks elite long-speed and can get cut off by defenders trying to reach the edge. Long-term durability a question mark, taking a lot of hits and getting beat up with his play style. Almost all of his starting experience (26 of 27 starts) was at the FCS-level against subpar competition.
--Dane Brugler
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Is he Johnny off of the field?
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This is what I got when I image
googled "sneaky 7th rounder":yes, a lizard.
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Trey Williams the poor man's Barry Sanders.
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This guy started the final game of the 2014 seasons for Cleveland against Baltimore.
The more labels you have for yourself, the dumber they make you. "When you win, say nothing. When you lose, say less." Paul Brown -
Bryan Bennett - 6' 2", 210 lbs., Southeastern Louisiana
Bennett arrived at Oregon as the assumed successor to Darron Thomas in Chip Kelly's explosive offense, but a young quarterback by the name of Marcus Mariota changed all that, winning the starting job in 2012 and forcing Bennett to choose between changing positions and transferring out of Eugene. He found success at Southeastern Louisiana the past two years, thriving in a shotgun spread offense with a lot of option packages and designed runs. Bennett is at his best with quick reads (screens, slants, etc.) where he can find his man and deliver with a solid base, but his lack of NFL quality arm strength and accuracy stand out as well. He will draw some Johnny Manziel comparisons with his play style and competitive intangibles, but his wild, undisciplined tendencies create doubt.
STRENGTHS: Athletic mover with Johnny Manziel-like foot quickness to avoid rushers, displaying improvisational skills as an elusive scrambler. Despite a low release point, he shows a snap delivery and solid mechanics. Quick eyes with a speedy process once he decides to pull the trigger. Efficient pocket movements to maneuver around the noise with his eyes downfield. Improved touch and controls ball speed well. Runs the option like a seasoned veteran with burst, instincts and vision to be a threat with his legs. Gritty and confident competitor with NFL toughness. Productive when on the field with 85 total touchdowns in his career between Oregon and Southeastern Louisiana (48 passing, 37 rushing), earning a number of accolades including the 2013 Southland Offensive Player of the Year Award.
WEAKNESSES: Average-at-best build and height with a low release point. Only adequate arm strength and lacks needed velocity on NFL throws with his fastball often lacking enough juice. Too many floaters with too much air under his passes. Streaky ball placement and his accuracy and ball control dip considerably on the move, failing to reset his base. Tends to predetermine his passes with a bad habit of staring down his reads, leading defenders to his intended target. Makes poor choices with the ball and takes too many ill-advised chances, tossing it up for grabs. Lacks elite long-speed and can get cut off by defenders trying to reach the edge. Long-term durability a question mark, taking a lot of hits and getting beat up with his play style. Almost all of his starting experience (26 of 27 starts) was at the FCS-level against subpar competition.
--Dane Brugler
Bryan Bennett - 6' 2", 210 lbs., Southeastern Louisiana
Very similar player to mariota. Team was the same with either qb in the game.
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This guy started the final game of the 2014 seasons for Cleveland against Baltimore.
This guy started the final game of the 2014 seasons for Cleveland against Baltimore.
Basically my reaction. There's no shortage of undersized guys with undersized arms, some athleticism, good leadership and intangibles. Like Shaw, Hoyer, McCoy and the rest.
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Bryan Bennett - 6' 2", 210 lbs., Southeastern Louisiana
Very similar player to mariota. Team was the same with either qb in the game.
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I give up. I've read the OP quote again and again and have yet to detect "the sneaky".
"When you have a shared vision it is a lot easier to make unpopular decisions." - Paul DePodesta "When you win, say nothing. When you lose, say less." - Paul Brown Complete 2017 Browns Board Mock: http://thebrownsboard.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=46196 -
I give up. I've read the OP quote again and again and have yet to detect "the sneaky".
That's how I describe Manziel's gameplay (at least in college).
He's this sneaky little shit who bounced around and turned garbage into gold. That's what Bennett reminds me of. A sneaky dude who just...does stuff.
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