Scouts Inc's Top 20 Free Agents

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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Grading scale90-100: Elite PlayerPlayer demonstrates rare abilities and can create mismatches that have an obvious impact on the game. ... Premier NFL player who has all the skills to consistently play at a championship level. ... Rates as one of the top players at his position in the league.80-89: Outstanding PlayerPlayer has abilities to create mismatches versus most opponents in the NFL. ... A feature player who has an impact on the outcome of the game. ... Cannot be shut down by a single player and plays on a consistent level week in and week out.70-79: Good StarterSolid starter who is close to being an outstanding player. ... Has few weaknesses and usually will win his individual matchup but does not dominate in every game, especially when matched up against the top players in the league.60-69: Average StarterA valuable roster player but not a dominant player against the better players he faces on a weekly basis. ... Gives great effort and teams are glad to have him, but he may or may not go to the next level.50-59: Good BackupThis is a player who is really on the bubble and only starts because of a deficiency at the position. ... He lacks complete overall skills, and although he will battle, he will hinder his team's ability to play at a championship level if he is forced to be in the starting lineup consistently over a 16-game season. Teams don't mind having him on the roster but are always looking to upgrade.40-49: Below Average Backup/Core Special TeamersStrictly a backup player who is not capable of starting. If forced to, he is only a short-term fix. ... He might make the roster because of special-teams contributions or experience. ... He is the type of player teams consistently look to replace with an upgrade. ... He always will be a borderline roster player.30: Developmental PlayerPlayers with this grade have very little film to evaluate. Such players might flash potential in the preseason but don't have any regular-season performances to judge. they usually have very little experience but have to be tracked due to developmental potential.20: Rookie (Post Draft)No professional tape to evaluate. These players will have an evaluation based on their college tape, but we will not put a new grade on them until after their rookie seasons. They will carry the 20 grade throughout their first NFL season.10: Evaluation in ProcessNeed more information 1. Adalius Thomas<u>Grade:</u> 84<u>Expert's Take:</u> Thomas is a physically imposing athlete who is used in several different positions by the Ravens. He is extremely strong and makes eye-catching plays with great power and speed. He has strong enough hands to control blockers and is tough to knock off his feet. Thomas is tough to get movement on as a run defender and can anchor versus double teams, and he can also walk out on a slot receiver, stand up as a linebacker, line up as a defensive end or move inside as a defensive tackle. He has outstanding speed running down backs from behind at times and can close in space as a coverage player. Thomas shows the burst to close on the quarterback as a pass rusher, though he does not have great agility and lateral quickness in coverage. Thomas doesn't always break down in space but is an outstanding combination of size, strength and speed for 270 pounds. He generates great power as a pass rusher but needs to expand his counter moves. He has enough football intelligence to line up and play several positions but can be an inconsistent reactor at times. Thomas has been very productive over his seven-ear career and lends versatility to one of the best defenses in the NFL.2. Nate Clements<u>Grade:</u> 82<u>Expert's Take:</u> Clements is one of the best free agent corners on the market this offseason. Clements is a great combination of size, strength and athletic ability. Most teams throw away from Buffalo's right side where Clements resides. He has great balance, foot agility and closing speed in coverage and plays with excellent confidence out on an island. He can press up effectively versus top opponents and uses his strength and long arms to re-route receivers. He uses his hands well both jamming receivers or disengaging from blockers. Nate disguises coverage well and he has excellent catch up speed if he does get caught out of position. He is a fluent athlete that can flip his hips and change directions effectively in the open field. Clements has a good feel for stems and break points to react well as patterns develop. He can be a physical tackler in space on receivers but needs to break down better when in run support versus a running back. Nate has shown the ability to slip potential blockers and fill effectively but needs to become more consistent as a tackler. He is an aggressive player and is active to the ball. Clements did not mark up any returns in 2006 but has shown effectiveness returning punts in the past. Nate Clements is very talented and he will command high dollars this offseason as his ability to clamp down on top receivers is invaluable.3. Lance Briggs<u>Grade:</u> 81<u>Expert's Take:</u> The Bears used their franchise tag on Briggs in order to keep him in Chicago, where he is surrounded by exceptional players. Briggs is a fine playmaker in his own right and is reaching his prime. He is a fine player against the run and rushing the passer, but as a cover guy, there are few in Briggs' league. He has outstanding range, gets very deep in his drops, can cover running backs and tight ends man-to-man and also has fine ball skills and hands for the interception. He is tough, very durable and reliable. While he is a fine fit in the Tampa 2 scheme as a weakside linebacker, he has the skill set to excel in numerous schemes. As weakside linebackers go, Briggs has excellent size and a strong thick body. He has made more than 100 tackles in each of the past three seasons, including 134 in 2006. He is also good for a few takeaways every year. He plays the game in balance, rarely looks awkward and consistently maintains proper football position, keeping his numbers over his toes. His lateral agility and change of direction skills are very impressive and he is a natural knee bender and fluid athlete. He is light on his feet and technically and fundamentally sound. Briggs is an aggressive football player who works hard to make plays. He wants to win. He uses his hands very well, has natural pop and power and can get low and really jolt bigger blockers. He sheds very well. Briggs has improved every year since entering the NFL. He is a decent blitzer and times it well, but isn't a big sack guy and doesn't have a variety of different moves as a pass rusher. At times, he can be overly aggressive, but this problem has become more and more of a rarity. Finding true negatives with Briggs isn't easy to do.4. Eric Steinbach<u>Grade:</u> 81<u>Expert's Take:</u> Steinbach has continually improved since joining the NFL, while adding bulk and strength since joining the league. He is very versatile, with the ability to play center or left tackle, but is clearly best at left guard-his natural position. He is tall with little body fat and long arms. He has impressive pure speed for an offensive linemen. He changes directions well and smoothly, while demonstrating the ability to consistently reach moving targets on the second level. He is durable, tough and aggressive with the fire to improve. Steinbach takes his trade seriously and has obviously spent time working on the finer points of the game, such as hand placement and the angles which he takes. He sees stunts and has the quick feet and lateral mobility to quickly switch between pass rushers. He is a smart player who obviously spends time in the film room and understands the concepts of his position very well. He can fit in a variety of offensive systems and has a great overall feel for the position. He pulls very well and is a natural knee bender. Steinbach has a leaner lower body though and isn't real strong in his bottom half. When he isn't precise in his technique, he doesn't have the pure power to compensate. He also doesn't have a lot of pop in his hands. Steinbach will be a very sought after free agent this year and is due to receive a big pay day. The team that acquires his service would be remiss if they see him as a left tackle prospect, but if left at guard, Steinbach could continue to improve and is already amongst the better players at his position in the league. It should be noted that he did have an off the field issue in 2006.5. Dwight Freeney<u>Grade:</u> 80<u>Expert's Take:</u> Designated the Colts' franchise player and thus unlikely to be pursued on the open market, Freeney is a veteran who excels as a pass rusher. He is a scheme-changer who must be accounted for in the offensive protection schemes. He finished the season with only 5.5 sacks. He is undersized but has very good reactionary athletic skills for the position. He is a competitive player with a very good motor and relentless effort. As a pass rusher, he is explosive off the line with the speed and quickness to bend the edge and close on the quarterback. He has very good anticipation and get-off at the snap. He relies on his speed, quickness and hand use to get on the edge of the blocker while turning his shoulder to attack the outside edges of the pocket. He prefers to rely mainly on his speed but will use a hard inside club to create an inside run lanes. He likes to use an upfield spin move to restart his feet versus bigger, more physical offensive tackles. He is not a real sound technician and can be undisciplined at times with his technique. As a run defender, he is an upfield, attacking, one-gap player who must be on the move to be effective versus the run. He struggles to hold the point and maintain proper leverage when staying square to the line of scrimmage. He is not real explosive at disengaging and getting off blocks at the point of attack, which creates running lanes. Overall, Freeney is a frontline starter in the NFL who fits perfectly playing on an indoor surface were he can used his speed and explosiveness as a pass rusher.6. London Fletcher-Baker<u>Grade:</u> 79<u>Expert's Take:</u> Fletcher is a short, thickly-built player with great power and strength. He has great instincts and vision of the field both versus the run and pass. Fletcher makes the checks and adjustments for the Buffalo defense and plays with excellent reactions as the play unfolds. He is rarely out of position from being slow to read and understands leverage versus larger opponents. He takes on blockers with great pad level or can slip through to make a play. He does a great job pressing back on interior blockers to squeeze cut back plays effectively. Fletcher uses his hands well to disengage blockers or re-routing receivers in coverage. London is a good athlete that rarely gets knocked off his feet. He does have some problems at times when he gets locked up versus long-armed powerful lineman but he wins more often than he loses. Fletcher reads patterns well in coverage and gets his hands on balls in the passing game. He had an outstanding season with 146 tackles and he is the mainstay on the Bills defensive front. He still has some good years left and I look for Buffalo to keep him in a Bills uniform to finish his career.7. Asante Samuel<u>Grade:</u> 79<u>Expert's Take:</u> Samuel was designated the Patriots' franchise player coming off the best season of his four year career. He was statistically the toughest defensive back in the league to throw against, with 65 tackles, 10 interceptions and 24 deflections. Samuel has adequate size with very good athletic ability and excellent instincts. He has good speed but appears to be more quick than fast. He plays with great anticipation and reaction, reads quickly and jumps patterns as receivers come out of their breaks. He has very good foot agility and quickness, and he can plant and close with excellent burst. He plays with good balance and body position and rarely gets out-maneuvered. Samuel has shown very good ball skills and plays with confidence when the ball is in the air. He is competitive and a solid tackler but would not be considered explosive in run support. He uses his hands well to re-route receivers and keeps leverage while patterns develop. Samuel competes well with all receivers but does not have great height to shut down the bigger athletes on the outside. He was exceptional at the right corner position and a solid contributor on special teams for the Patriots in 2006.8. Charles Grant<u>Grade:</u> 78<u>Expert's Take:</u> Designated the Saints' franchise player, Grant has very good size and is explosive off the edge when getting off the ball and into his rush lanes. He is skillful in using his hands and can rip/swim with power and effectiveness. He accelerates well up the field to the passer and can turn the corner and keep his balance. Grant also has very good body control as he gets low and dips his inside shoulder to rush upfield. Grant is a fundamental tackler and does not miss many tackles. He has an aggressive temperament and flies around to the ball. He will chase from the backside and run down the ballcarrier and often commands a chip block from the running back because of his pass rush skills. He finished second on the team with six sacks. Grant can get high at times, which stymies his effectiveness as a pass rusher. When he gets high in his stance he loses the leverage battle and often finds himself at a disadvantage that he cannot overcome with his strength. While he does a good job of using his hands to ward off blockers, if they get hold of him, he struggles to get free. Because he likes to tee off and get upfield, he will run past plays that are coming right at him. Grant has become more disciplined in his play and is becoming more of a student in his approach to the game. With size, power and his ability to rush the passer, he would be a highly sought free-agent player were it not for the franchise tag.9. Cory Redding<u>Grade:</u> 78<u>Expert's Take:</u> Redding showed both his versatility and team attitude this season, and the Lions acknowledged his value to them by applying their franchise tag to all but ensure he remains in Detroit. When injuries decimated the defensive interior, Redding moved from defensive end down inside and excelled, playing tackle at an extremely high level. Redding brings tremendous intensity with him every snap, and that passion for football allowed him to immediately make an impact at the three-technique position. Redding might have found his natural position this season, as he was already a good base defensive end but has the potential to develop into an outstanding "under" tackle. He played the three-technique with great quickness and was able to beat offensive linemen to the gap and get extension with his long arms to separate and make plays in the backfield. It is tough to extend his long arms in the phone booth, but Redding was quick to get his hands on opponents, which combined with using good technique, strength and playing with great leverage, allowed him to become a dominant force inside. As an under tackle, Redding played more aggressively and appeared more comfortable using his athletic advantages and high-motor style to disrupt the line of scrimmage. Able to run sideline to sideline versus the run and bring outstanding quickness with his relentless pass rush, he is developing into a challenging force on the inside. The fact that Redding had such productivity with the other three starters on injured reserve is even more impressive. With the return from injury of both NT Shaun Cody and three-technique DT Shaun Rogers next season, look for Redding to challenge to start, giving the Lions a terrific interior rotation at the defensive tackle position. He did shine enough that if he tests the open market other teams needing an inside push player with versatility might make him an offer and steal him away.10. Justin Smith<u>Grade:</u> 77<u>Expert's Take:</u> Named the Bengals' franchise player, Smith had the best year of his career at right defensive end in 2006, registering six and a half sacks in the first seven games and 81 total tackles. Still, he hasn't quite lived up to his lofty draft status. He has a good body for the position, one that is well defined and thick with good height and arm length. He has continued to add bulk and strength since joining the league, and that no longer can be considered a negative. He has never missed a game. Strangely, Smith usually operates from a four-point stance. He is a tough football player, will play hurt and has proven to be very durable. He has been reliable. Smith consistently chases the ball and makes plays downfield and from the backside in pursuit. He is a physical hitter and pretty good wrap-up tackler who is capable of jarring the ball loose. In the running game, he is difficult for most tight ends to handle and does a fine job of staying square to the line of scrimmage. He stays disciplined with his run lanes. He displays very good recognition with a strong feel for his position and the game in general. Smith can jolt blockers with his straight-ahead power. Off the snap, he has good, but not great quickness. He has several pass rush moves and continues to improve his skills and repertoire of countermoves, but many of his sacks are the result of hustle. Smith doesn't excel in any one area of his game, nor is he glaringly deficient in any area. He isn't particularly fluid and cannot bend the edge like many of the elite pass rushers in the league. The Bengals will occasionally drop Smith into coverage, but this isn't something that comes natural to him. He is a liability against pass-catching running backs and tight ends, but he is light on his feet when moving in reverse. He can be slow to change directions and will occasionally come out of his stance too upright and expose too much of his chest to opposing blockers. He can also be a bit slow to shed bigger blockers. Smith would have command a lot of attention as an unrestricted free agent, as he has proven to be reliable and tough and is coming off the best season of his career. He isn't a game-changing player, but is an upper-echelon starting defensive end.11. Josh Brown<u>Grade:</u> 75<u>Expert's Take:</u> Designated the Seahawks' franchise player, Brown is an outstanding place kicker and has a very strong leg for both field goals and kickoffs. With nine game-winning field goals to his credit, he has definitely shown his value and worth with the Seattle Seahawks. As all kickers do, he has had his down moments, but is more consistent and accurate than many. He is not easily rattled from any distance under 50 yards and even his kicks from beyond 50 yards are not much concern for Brown. Place kickers do not generally garner much interest in the free agent market, but Brown would be a serious weapon for any team in need of upgrading the kicking game. However, the franchise tag all but ensures he'll remain in Seattle.12. Kris Dielman<u>Grade:</u> 75<u>Expert's Take:</u> Dielman is one of the premiere offensive linemen in this free agency class. He is a player the Chargers would like to re-sign but will likely test the market and find a huge payday awaiting him. He is a former undrafted free agent who has developed himself into an upper-echelon starting offensive guard. He is tough, durable and physical and plays with a lot of toughness and a mean streak. He is the leader of the Chargers' offensive line unit and well respected on and off the field. He possesses a nice combination of size, strength and athletic ability. He is a former defensive lineman and has that type of mentality. He is an aggressive player who comes off the ball hard and does a good job of bringing his feet on base blocks. He is a natural knee bender, which helps with his initial pop on contact. He shows a solid stab and quickness in pass pro. He can mirror interior linemen who have good foot quickness. He does a nice job of sliding and maintaining contact in pass pro. At times in 2005 he would get a little impatient and lunge, but he did a better job of that in 2006. He was not out of position nearly as much and has improved as a technician. In the run game, he comes off the ball hard. He is explosive on contact. He does a very good job of working his combo blocks. He slides off blocks well and can get to the second level. He does an excellent job of pulling as the weakside guard on power sets. He is quick through the hole and does a good job of adjusting his track on the move. Even though he has improved a great deal, Dielman still has upside because of the position switch. He is still learning the position and getting better all the time. He can still improve his lower-body strength which will give him more power as a drive run blocker. Even though he is extremely smart he will take bad angles at times moving to the second level. He can still improve his hand placement in pass pro. He can get a little wide with his hands at times. He needs to be more consistent in seeing and passing off on stunts. Overall, Dielman is a self made player who continues to get better. He really turned the corner this season in his offensive line conversion and is now one of the better offensive guards in the NFL.13. Patrick Kerney<u>Grade:</u> 75<u>Expert's Take:</u> Kerney is an experienced player that suffered through an injury-plagued season in 2006. His season ended because of a torn pectoral muscle that required surgery and placed him on season-ending IR. He is a starting left defensive end that has the versatility to play either side in a four-man front. He is a good athlete that has the ability to rush the passer. He is a competitive player that plays with an outstanding motor. Against the run, he is an upfield, attacking one-gap player that plays with good leverage at the point of attack. He has active hand use to control the offensive tackle and extend to separate. He can set the edge and plays well laterally to string out perimeter runs. He can be violent with his hand use to disengage and makes play off the block. Has some lateral quickness and agility to penetrate and re-direct off backside pursuit. He is an effective tackler in the box. As a pass rusher, he has good production. He has the quickness to get off the ball and the speed to bend the edge and close on the quarterback. Kerney plays with good leverage and a combination of pass rush moves. He keeps his motor running and will continuously work to get to the quarterback. Overall, Kerney is a solid frontline starting defensive end in the NFL that best fits an attacking upfield style.14. Terrence Kiel<u>Grade:</u> 75<u>Expert's Take:</u> The Chargers have decided to part ways with Kiel after a string of off-field issues. He has been a four-year starter for the Chargers, starting even as a rookie in 2003. He played in 15 games last season and missed one due to a team-imposed suspension after he was arrested in a plot to ship cough syrup. He has since pleaded guilty in the case, but it should not have a profound effect on his status for next season. He is an above-average athlete but more of a straight-line player. He can build to speed in a straight line. He is a little stiff through his hips, though. He does not have ideal change of direction in space. He is a tough, physical and competitive football player. He plays hard and has a very good motor. He attacks the line of scrimmage in the run game when aligned deep. He will take off and run the alleys and can close quickly coming forward toward the line of scrimmage. He is basically a run-support strong safety. The closer he is to the box, the better a player he becomes. He is like an extra linebacker when he drops down to form the eight-man front. He is a physical player in run support. He can shed blocks in the box and make plays. He is a physical insert player and not afraid to throw his body around in run support. He is a blow-up hitter when he gets a direct path to the ballcarrier. He is more inconsistent as a tackler in space. At times he will drop his head and miss. He was not an every-down player all season. During certain passing down situations he came out of the game, because he can struggle in coverage at times. He is most comfortable in coverage as a short to underneath zone player. As long as he can keep receivers in front of him, he is solid. He closes well out of his pedal coming forward and can hit and separate the receiver from the football. He will struggle if he has to flip his hips and run deep. He shows above-average recovery speed, but that lost transition when flipping can get him in some trouble when he is the help guy over the top. He is not very skilled in man coverage. Kiel is a little stiff, which makes him give up too much separation. He is an aggressive player and will bite hard on play action. His ball skills are just average. He only has 17 pass deflections and three interceptions in four seasons as a starter. Overall, he is a bit one-dimensional. He is excellent versus the run, though, and if you want that in your back end, he fits the profile.15. Ken Hamlin<u>Grade:</u> 74<u>Expert's Take:</u> Hamlin is a hard-hitting tough safety who is one of the best in the NFL in his skill set. He shows good football instincts and has a knack for playing the ball in the air. Hamlin also shows good range and recovery speed off the hash. He is also a smart player who is able to make the calls in the secondary and line up players in position to make plays. He is very good with run support and will step up and make contact on running backs. He is not afraid to lay a hit on receivers coming across the middle. Hamlin is a solid athlete who shows quickness, body control, and outstanding range. He has the ability to play both a traditional free safety and strong safety, but he is better suited as a free safety. Hamlin does a good job of getting in the box and is productive in his pass rush and blitzing. He is a very aggressive player who brings a lot of energy to his play. He is a solid cover guy who can roll up and play effectively over the slot receiver. He plays well in the Cover 2 package showing good turn and transition coupled with smoothness that allows him to turn and run with ease. Sometimes he stutters in his backpedal, but not enough to be overly concerned about. He is an impact player who will help any team upgrade and solidify its secondary. With his leadership and play, he will be a highly sought after player in free agency.16. Kyle Larson<u>Grade:</u> 74<u>Expert's Take:</u> Larson had a fine year in 2006 and is coming into his own. He has a big leg and has impressive hang time, but rarely out kicks his coverage. He gets rid of the ball quickly. Larson is also the holder on placekicks. He is an above-average athlete who can chip in occasionally with a trick play or with a tackle in the open field. He has also done a nice job in poor weather and has only missed one game in his career. His average has increased in each of his three years in the league, as well as his inside the 20 to touchback ratio. In the past, Larson was a questionable directional punter, but he appears to have put that behind him and may continue to improve even further in this area. He really excelled dropping the ball near the goal line in 2006. Larson is one of the better players in the league at his position and should only continue to get better.17. Jared Allen<u>Grade: </u>73<u>Expert's Take: </u>He is a restricted free agent with fourth-round compensation. He is a player that despite having off the field issues dating back to college, The Chiefs will have to upgrade its tender on. He should be tendered at first-round compensation prior to the start of free agency. He is one of the best players on the Chief's defense. He has averaged just over seven sacks per season over his career. He is not a pure speed pass rusher, but he is a player that has an excellent motor. Even though he has some off the field issues, when he steps onto the field he is all business. He is a high motor, tough, competitive football player that gives 100 percent on every snap. He has above-average first step quickness. Allen is not a guy that is going to beat the top tackles in the NFL off the snap, but he shows enough initial burst to put pressure on the edges. He shows very good lean once he gets on the edge to turn the corner. He can make himself small when turning the corner and does not allow the offensive tackle to get a clean stab on him. He has also developed his rush and counter moves. He has shown improved hand use to counter blocks. He doesn't have top closing quickness when he beats the offensive tackle, but his relentless motor allows him to get a lot of hits on the quarterback. He has improved his ability to play the run. He shows excellent instincts to find the ball. He is an explosive hitter and tackler. He is solid at wrapping up and finishing. He is very good playing the run away because of his backside chase effort. He can really close down the line. He is aggressive to penetrate and disrupt in the backfield. He can come off the ball quickly, shoot gaps and make the back re-direct. He has improved his ability to play with leverage at the point of attack, but he still does not have great strength. He is the type of player that has to win with quickness. When an offensive tackle gets his hands on him, he struggles to shed quickly and make plays at the left offensive side. He is not real explosive in terms of his quickness or his strength. Overall, he is a solid defensive end. He will get the upgraded tender and despite some off the field alcohol issues in college and the NFL, the Chiefs should be willing to stick with him because he does "love" football, he is a solid player and he gives 100 percent effort every time he steps onto the football field.18. Leonard Davis<u>Grade: </u>72<u>Expert's Take: </u>Davis has exceptional size and rare play strength. He stands an impressive 6-foot-7, 375 pounds and is not a fat player. He is a great run blocker who is able to maul and control his opponents with massive power and functional strength, and his huge wingspan makes it difficult for defenders to get around him in both the run and pass games. He is a very athletic player for his size and moves with ease in space, nimble enough to control his body and not become too top-heavy. Davis can also pull and run out in space. He uses his hands very well and has a strong punch and is a knee-bender who uses his leverage well. When he wants to, he can completely dominate opposing defenders. Despite playing at left tackle for many years he is best suited to play at guard. Davis has not been a very consistent player in his six years in the NFL, though, and does not always dominate on every play like he can and. He can be lazy and try to out muscle players over whom he has a size advantage, rather than using technique and feet to keep players at a disadvantage. He could improve both his pass sets and run blocking to be more punishing and dominant, and if Davis would ever get a consistently nasty temper and stop thinking so much he would set a new standard for the guard position. He still has some maturing to do, though when he wants to punish players he can and will. He has all the intangibles to be one of the best to ever play his position and if he is able to improve his control and balance in pass sets as well as in run blocking, he will greatly improve his game. He is a rare combination of talent, size and athletic ability that comes along once in a blue moon. Davis would be an All-Pro if he really went to work to increase his stamina and endurance and become a real student of the game. Overall, he is one of the best young talents in the NFL and will continue be a dominant player inside as a run blocker.19. Cato June<u>Grade:</u> 71<u>Expert's Take:</u> June is an experienced starting weakside linebacker who plays in both regular and sub defensive packages. He is an undersized OLB with very good athletic skills for the position, and is a competitive player with good toughness who led the team with 162 tackles in 2006. June has good range and natural ball skills in the passing game, and in the running game he is a fast-flow LB who can run and hit. He must be protected well within the box, though, due to his lack of size and play strength. He can attack down hill, avoiding and slipping off blocks, but he lacks the size and strength to hold up at the point versus bigger offensive lineman. June is not real explosive with his hands and struggles to disengage and get off blocks but has good sideline-to-sideline range while making plays out on the perimeter and has very good chase and backside pursuit skills. He has good knack for timing up run zone blitzes with very good closing speed. He is an effective tackler in the box but does struggle to play under control at times in open space. In the passing game, he has good production. He has good range and lateral movement skills and the ability to match-up in short-area man-to-man situations with the vertical speed to carry the seam. Overall, June is an ascending young player with the ability to be a frontline starter in the NFL in the right defensive system.20. Tony Pashos<u>Grade:</u> 71<u>Expert's Take:</u> Pashos has played well for the Ravens in his fourth year in the league. He is a huge, massive body with long limbs and good power and wins with size, strength and effort. He plays right tackle and may have a tough time being effective at any other position along the offensive line. Pashos is not explosive off the line of scrimmage but has a decent first step and gets into defenders with his long arms and muscles opponents. He is effective in a limited area with his foot quickness, agility and balance. He is not nifty-footed and shows marginal lateral recovery agility in space and on the second level but has a good feel for body positioning and reacts well to stunts and twists. He is aware of angles and appears to have a feel for his own limitations as he rarely over-extends to make a block. Pashos plays high with average knee bend but does work with good hand use and techniques. He does a nice job of steering high-edge speed rushers and defenders do him a favor by not countering inside. Tony is a good football player and has made himself into a very effective right tackle with awareness, size, strength, technique and effort.</div>

 

Re: Scouts Inc's Top 20 Free Agents

Considering half the players listed got the Franchise Tag, it's not very useful. :thumbsup:

 

Re: Scouts Inc's Top 20 Free Agents

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (AdropOFvenom @ Mar 1 2007, 09:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Considering half the players listed got the Franchise Tag, it's not very useful. :thumbsup:</div> :bigfinger: OK, next time all you bastards can pay for Insider. Last time I go through the trouble of copying and pasting 20 pages of info and formatting it so it looks decent......

 

Re: Scouts Inc's Top 20 Free Agents

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Jon_Vilma @ Mar 1 2007, 09:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (AdropOFvenom @ Mar 1 2007, 09:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Considering half the players listed got the Franchise Tag, it's not very useful. :thumbsup:</div> :bigfinger: OK, next time all you bastards can pay for Insider. Last time I go through the trouble of copying and pasting 20 pages of info and formatting it so it looks decent......</div>Lol, I'm just screwing with ya man, relax. It was a good read.