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The Riddle of Steel
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 Posted: Tue May 01, 2012 3:41 pm |
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I remember he and Sean Rogers were wrecking fools in Texas, but Hamp was known as the sure thing - the motor guy while Rogers was big play penetrator. Hamp went in the first and I think Rogers in the second. I'm looking for a pre-draft report on Hampton so I can compare it to what they say about Alameda. I find it hard to believe #98 was once known for his nonstop motor. You would never guess looking at him now  From looking at tape Alameda looks a lot more like Rogers than Hampton. Shows good ability to penetrate when matched 1 on 1 but I didn't see the lower-body anchoring strength that has made Casey the best in the 3-4 biz. _________________ "Dissent is the highest form of patriotism."
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Posted: Tue May 01, 2012 3:45 pm |
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The Riddle of Steel wrote: I remember he and Sean Rogers were wrecking fools in Texas, but Hamp was known as the sure thing - the motor guy while Rogers was big play penetrator. Hamp went in the first and I think Rogers in the second. I'm looking for a pre-draft report on Hampton so I can compare it to what they say about Alameda. I find it hard to believe #98 was once known for his nonstop motor. You would never guess looking at him now From looking at tape Alameda looks a lot more like Rogers than Hampton. Shows good ability to penetrate when matched 1 on 1 but I didn't see the lower-body anchoring strength that has made Casey the best in the 3-4 biz. Likes buffets, ho hos, killing centers and walks on the beach.
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Posted: Tue May 01, 2012 3:59 pm |
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I don't have any archived reports, but from memory I recall it being a very surprising selection. Rogers was considered the superior pro prospect and observers thought the Steelers could have drafted Hampton in the 2nd round. People were asking if the Steelers got their Texas DTs confused. I remember being displeased b/c I thought it was poor value. I definitely remember the high motor thing. He still plays hard, just huge and out-of-shape.
Also, the Bengals crushed the 2001 draft, Justin Smith (although passed on Tomlinson and Seymour), Ochocinco, Rudi Johnson, and TJ Shoebomber.
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Posted: Tue May 01, 2012 4:01 pm |
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i'm pretty sure it said that he's too short, too frail, his body won't be able to handle the nfl and he should move to safety.
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Posted: Tue May 01, 2012 4:08 pm |
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Rogers has had a pretty good NFL career. I'd be happy if Ta'amu is as good.
_________________ I know this, your ability to think concisely, your ability to make good judgments is much easier on Thursday night than during the heat of the game. -Bill Walsh 
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Posted: Tue May 01, 2012 4:14 pm |
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when you take on a pair of NFL double teams to anchor a decade long historic run defense, I'd call that a non-stop motor
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Posted: Tue May 01, 2012 4:36 pm |
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Laying The Wood
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Posted: Tue May 01, 2012 5:58 pm |
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Posted: Tue May 01, 2012 6:41 pm |
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LTW, thanks for that. Ourlads had Rogers graded higher than Hampton. Rogers looks to be ranked somewhere in the late 1st, Snack well into the second. So maybe Bruce Irvin will be a 12-year starter?
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Posted: Tue May 01, 2012 6:57 pm |
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Other than Richard Seymour, what a waste of draft picks among the DT that year: Quote: 1. Gerard Warren * Florida Browns 1 3 9.28
2. Richard Seymour Georgia Patriots 1 6 9.11
3. Damione Lewis Miami (FL) Rams 1 12 8.74
4. Marcus Stroud Georgia Jaguars 1 13 8.63
5. Shaun Rogers Texas Lions 2 61 8.57
6. Casey Hampton Texas Steelers 1 19 7.95
7. Ryan Pickett * Ohio St. Rams 1 29 7.35
8. Willie Howard Stanford Vikings 2 57 7.29
9. Kris Jenkins Maryland Panthers 2 44 7.06
10. Mario Fatafehi Kansas St. Cardinals 5 133 6.93
11. Kenny Smith Alabama Saints 3 81 6.51
12. Shawn Worthen TCU Vikings 4 130 6.40
13. Ron Edwards Texas A&M Bills 3 76 6.26
14. Daleroy Stewart Southern Miss Cowboys 6 171 6.20
15. Mario Monds Cincinnati Redskins 6 186 6.01
16. John Schlecht Minnesota 5.59
17. Ennis Davis USC Saints 7 221 5.51
18. Willie Blade Mississippi St. Cowboys 3 93 5.31
19. Eric Downing Syracuse Chiefs 3 75 4.63
20. Derrick Chambers Florida 4.57
21. Jace Sayler Michigan St. 4.55
22. Marcus Bell Memphis Cardinals 4 123 4.20
23. James Reed Iowa St. Jets 7 206 3.62
24. Kris Kocurek Texas Tech Seahawks 7 237 2.60
25. John Nix Southern Miss Cowboys 7 240 2.27
26. Terdell Sands Chattanooga Chiefs 7 243 1.00
27. Randy Chevrier McGill Jaguars 7 241 1.00
28. Tyrone Robertson Hinds CC Bills 7 238 1.00
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