SaberCats Offense Line Scouting Reports Leaked
Bender Rodriguez OL - 6’5” 310 - Temple University
Pros:
Size - Rodriguez doesn’t lack in this category, and will be a serious run blocked at the guard or center position. Few lineman in the draft match the size of Bender, but that ones that do have names like “Angus” and “Mountain”.
Speed - Only a few lineman have invested in speed, and it will fit Rodriguez’s game plan well. Again this makes him best fit to play guard as he will be able to pull and set up huge blocks for a speed back. This doesn’t really play to the style of game the SaberCats plan to employ.
Cons -
Athleticism - He’s made of metal, I don’t know if he will be able to posses the violent hands, and choppy feet required to succeed in the NSFL.
College Prestige - While some may consider Temple a decent school, Coach Christ was asked about Temples football program. He was on record saying “They have a football program?”
Fit -
All jokes aside the NSFL need players like Rodriguez who will get outside the tackle back and get nasty on those little OLBs and Safeties trying to step up in the box like grown men. His play style doesn’t lend it’s self to the Air Attack we plan to see out of Jameis Christ.
Mat Akselsen OL - 6’5” 290 - LSU
Pros:
Versatility - Akselsen is the type of lineman you can plug in at almost every position on the o line and expect instant success. The only position I’d be worried about him playing is starting LT, but his mixture of run/pass block and intelligence would get you by. Where the SaberCats see Akselsen playing is center, with his intelligence coupled with Jameis the defense would have to to be real tricky with their schemes.
College Competition - Playing in the SEC you see the best of the best pass rushers, defenses, and defensive coordinators. It’s as close as ready as you can be for an NFL defense as possible. Look for Akselsen to see no drop off as he makes the transition to the NSFL.
Cons:
Master of None - While he can do everything good, he can’t do anything great. He is the swiss army knife of an offensive lineman, but in a league where depth is going to come at a premium this might not be all that bad.
Unknown - While his measurable, and pedigree are all you want from a big ugly, he doesn’t shine on tape or in the media. It will be interesting to see how he improves coming up to the draft.
Fit -
Coach Christ loves Akselsen and has even talked about taking a player of his caliber in the 2nd or 3rd round. There are still a few more weeks until the draft, if Akselsen can check off a few more boxes you could be seeing him in the Gold and Green.
Ben Longhaw OL - 6’5” 310 - Northen Illinois
Pros:
Quarterbacks Best Friend - Christ, needs someone to have his back at all times and Longshaw looks like the guy to do it. He was born to be a Left Tackle, and I’m sure he’s earned his nickname of The Brick Wall.
Loyalty - Word is Longshaw had offers from several huge schools coming out of High School but choose to stay local to Illinois, where he definitely got less looks, but the SaberCats could be calling his name early.
Way with Words - When you hear Ben talk with the media he shows maturity, and intelligence of a veteran player. Longshaw will be an early leader on and off the field.
Cons:
One trick pony - While this isn’t really a con, because Left Tackle is arguably one of the most important spots on the field. In a league as thin as the NSFL versatility will get you further at times.
Fit -
Longshaw fits perfectly in the SaberCats pass first scheme, and is on record saying he’s the QB’s best friend. When Jameis Christ was asked about about Ben Longshaw he lit up saying, “we NEED this player, he is what SaberCat football is about”.
Jogn Floggity OL - 6’5” 294 - Hawaii
Pros:
Strength - Jogn is one of the strongest lineman in this draft class, they are expecting him to hit around 40 reps at the combine. Coming out of Hawaii you would think he would of spent more time on the beach, than in the weight room. This speaks numbers about his characer, maturity, and dedication to the sport.
Locker Room Leader - He has listed his strengths as a locker room guy, these are the type of guys you need in the NSFL to keep the team active, and interested.
Cons:
He wants the rock - in San Jose the Football belongs to Christ, even when he’s bad he’s good. He is the savior of San Jose football, if Mr. Floggity wants the rock he ain’t gunna be happy in SJ.
Fit - While Jogn isn’t on the top of the OL draft board for San Jose, if he was around in the 7-8th round he may land here. The other technicians are currently ahead of him, don’t want to have to many of one type on the line. Plus we are concerned where his head is at with this passing TD talk.
Marcus Boyd OL - 6’5” 3/4” 347.9LBS - Texas A&M
Size - Boyd is probably the biggest and strongest lineman in the draft, Jogn and Boyd will put on a real show on the bench press. We may even see a record broken at the combine.
Myles Garrett Effect - He has years of blocking Myles Garrett in college, this should make him ready to start n the NSFL right away.
Cons:
Liability in the Passing game: While he is a mauling bear when the team pounds the rock, he will suffer in a team with a pass first offense.
Fit -
As previously stated San Jose looks to be pass heavy, if somehow they change their scheme he would be high on the list. For now he fits better on a team like the Wraiths who look to be run first.
Angus Winchester OL - 6’5” 315 - Wisconsin
Pros -
Screen Game - As an Athletic Lineman look for Angus to be huge in the screen game, he fits in as a guard or even center although his intelligence is a little low for center. He can pass block and runblock so he will be high on many teams draft boards.
The name says it all - He was bred to play offensive line from Manchester to Madison people know why his parents named him Angus.
Cons -
Run Liability - His current glaring hole is his basic ability in the run game, this will be the first thing the coaches will have him work on.
Crowded group of Versatile lineman - He’s a generic lineman, you aren’t drafting a Hall of Famer in Angus, but you are drafting a grinder.
Fit -
While the SaberCats look to stretch the field, not every ball can be a deep ball. He would be a nice compliment in the screen game, and athletic enough to make holes on traps and while pulling.
Daniel Robicheaux OL - 6’5” 313Lbs - Ole Miss
Pros -
The Right Tackle - While Longshaw is the prototypical Left Tackle, Robicheaux comes in as the right tackle, if a team had both these guys ohhh boy!
Balamced build - He looks to become a pocket tackle setting who deals with DE’s like nothing.
Cons -
MRSA - Once highly touted offensive linemen leave Louisiana they tend to break out with MRSA (see Carl Nicks)
Fit -
Like a glove, if he can keep his toes clean he would be a perfect pocket protector for Christ.
Bender Rodriguez OL - 6’5” 310 - Temple University
Pros:
Size - Rodriguez doesn’t lack in this category, and will be a serious run blocked at the guard or center position. Few lineman in the draft match the size of Bender, but that ones that do have names like “Angus” and “Mountain”.
Speed - Only a few lineman have invested in speed, and it will fit Rodriguez’s game plan well. Again this makes him best fit to play guard as he will be able to pull and set up huge blocks for a speed back. This doesn’t really play to the style of game the SaberCats plan to employ.
Cons -
Athleticism - He’s made of metal, I don’t know if he will be able to posses the violent hands, and choppy feet required to succeed in the NSFL.
College Prestige - While some may consider Temple a decent school, Coach Christ was asked about Temples football program. He was on record saying “They have a football program?”
Fit -
All jokes aside the NSFL need players like Rodriguez who will get outside the tackle back and get nasty on those little OLBs and Safeties trying to step up in the box like grown men. His play style doesn’t lend it’s self to the Air Attack we plan to see out of Jameis Christ.
Mat Akselsen OL - 6’5” 290 - LSU
Pros:
Versatility - Akselsen is the type of lineman you can plug in at almost every position on the o line and expect instant success. The only position I’d be worried about him playing is starting LT, but his mixture of run/pass block and intelligence would get you by. Where the SaberCats see Akselsen playing is center, with his intelligence coupled with Jameis the defense would have to to be real tricky with their schemes.
College Competition - Playing in the SEC you see the best of the best pass rushers, defenses, and defensive coordinators. It’s as close as ready as you can be for an NFL defense as possible. Look for Akselsen to see no drop off as he makes the transition to the NSFL.
Cons:
Master of None - While he can do everything good, he can’t do anything great. He is the swiss army knife of an offensive lineman, but in a league where depth is going to come at a premium this might not be all that bad.
Unknown - While his measurable, and pedigree are all you want from a big ugly, he doesn’t shine on tape or in the media. It will be interesting to see how he improves coming up to the draft.
Fit -
Coach Christ loves Akselsen and has even talked about taking a player of his caliber in the 2nd or 3rd round. There are still a few more weeks until the draft, if Akselsen can check off a few more boxes you could be seeing him in the Gold and Green.
Ben Longhaw OL - 6’5” 310 - Northen Illinois
Pros:
Quarterbacks Best Friend - Christ, needs someone to have his back at all times and Longshaw looks like the guy to do it. He was born to be a Left Tackle, and I’m sure he’s earned his nickname of The Brick Wall.
Loyalty - Word is Longshaw had offers from several huge schools coming out of High School but choose to stay local to Illinois, where he definitely got less looks, but the SaberCats could be calling his name early.
Way with Words - When you hear Ben talk with the media he shows maturity, and intelligence of a veteran player. Longshaw will be an early leader on and off the field.
Cons:
One trick pony - While this isn’t really a con, because Left Tackle is arguably one of the most important spots on the field. In a league as thin as the NSFL versatility will get you further at times.
Fit -
Longshaw fits perfectly in the SaberCats pass first scheme, and is on record saying he’s the QB’s best friend. When Jameis Christ was asked about about Ben Longshaw he lit up saying, “we NEED this player, he is what SaberCat football is about”.
Jogn Floggity OL - 6’5” 294 - Hawaii
Pros:
Strength - Jogn is one of the strongest lineman in this draft class, they are expecting him to hit around 40 reps at the combine. Coming out of Hawaii you would think he would of spent more time on the beach, than in the weight room. This speaks numbers about his characer, maturity, and dedication to the sport.
Locker Room Leader - He has listed his strengths as a locker room guy, these are the type of guys you need in the NSFL to keep the team active, and interested.
Cons:
He wants the rock - in San Jose the Football belongs to Christ, even when he’s bad he’s good. He is the savior of San Jose football, if Mr. Floggity wants the rock he ain’t gunna be happy in SJ.
Fit - While Jogn isn’t on the top of the OL draft board for San Jose, if he was around in the 7-8th round he may land here. The other technicians are currently ahead of him, don’t want to have to many of one type on the line. Plus we are concerned where his head is at with this passing TD talk.
Marcus Boyd OL - 6’5” 3/4” 347.9LBS - Texas A&M
Size - Boyd is probably the biggest and strongest lineman in the draft, Jogn and Boyd will put on a real show on the bench press. We may even see a record broken at the combine.
Myles Garrett Effect - He has years of blocking Myles Garrett in college, this should make him ready to start n the NSFL right away.
Cons:
Liability in the Passing game: While he is a mauling bear when the team pounds the rock, he will suffer in a team with a pass first offense.
Fit -
As previously stated San Jose looks to be pass heavy, if somehow they change their scheme he would be high on the list. For now he fits better on a team like the Wraiths who look to be run first.
Angus Winchester OL - 6’5” 315 - Wisconsin
Pros -
Screen Game - As an Athletic Lineman look for Angus to be huge in the screen game, he fits in as a guard or even center although his intelligence is a little low for center. He can pass block and runblock so he will be high on many teams draft boards.
The name says it all - He was bred to play offensive line from Manchester to Madison people know why his parents named him Angus.
Cons -
Run Liability - His current glaring hole is his basic ability in the run game, this will be the first thing the coaches will have him work on.
Crowded group of Versatile lineman - He’s a generic lineman, you aren’t drafting a Hall of Famer in Angus, but you are drafting a grinder.
Fit -
While the SaberCats look to stretch the field, not every ball can be a deep ball. He would be a nice compliment in the screen game, and athletic enough to make holes on traps and while pulling.
Daniel Robicheaux OL - 6’5” 313Lbs - Ole Miss
Pros -
The Right Tackle - While Longshaw is the prototypical Left Tackle, Robicheaux comes in as the right tackle, if a team had both these guys ohhh boy!
Balamced build - He looks to become a pocket tackle setting who deals with DE’s like nothing.
Cons -
MRSA - Once highly touted offensive linemen leave Louisiana they tend to break out with MRSA (see Carl Nicks)
Fit -
Like a glove, if he can keep his toes clean he would be a perfect pocket protector for Christ.
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