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Ja'Wuan James at 28?

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Dane Bruglar thinks so and his bio has very few negatives listed.

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1737346/jawuan-james

STRENGTHS WEAKNESSES

STRENGTHS: Surprisingly quick off the snap, showing the ability to slide to protect the edge against the variety of speed rushers he has faced in the SEC. Plays on the balls of his feet but with his knees bent and his butt down, putting him good position to shuffle laterally as well as anchor against a quality bull-rush. Surprisingly light feet also stand out while run-blocking, as does his competitive spirit.

Powerful at the point of attack and can drive defenders off the ball. Not shy about peeling off of them to target would-be tacklers at the second level, as well. A plug and play candidate, James looks like a solid bet to crack the first 100 picks of the 2014 draft.

WEAKNESSES: Like most blockers with his frame, James occasionally struggles with pad level. When he drops his head, he can be beaten with a swim move over the top. This occurs most often while run blocking.

--Rob Rang

Thoughts?

I could live with it, I trust DG.

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Bob McGinn's writeup:

 

 

 

5. JA'WUAN JAMES, Tennessee (6-6, 311, 5.28, 1-2) – Four-year starter at RT. "Athletic enough to play either side but more suited to the right," one scout said. "He can walk in and start for you right off the bat. Solid, not spectacular. Has a lot of talent. One of those eight- to 12-year guys as a starter if he can stay healthy." Has 35-inch arms. "Very intelligent (Wonderlic of 25), great kid, solid player," said another scout. "Great family. Just draft him because you'll never have a problem with this kid." From Suwanee, Ga. "He's kind of like (Alabama's D.J.) Fluker from last year," a third scout said. "Just a big, powerful guy with long arms."

 

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The impression I get from Ja'wann James is that he can be a good pass blocking OT but a below average run blocking OT.  I could see him transition to LT even though he started several seasons at RT at Tennessee as well. Only question I have is would you draft an OT that can't run block in an offense that likes to run? Maybe getting into an NFL strength and conditioning program will help, it also could be technique but I just don't see a burst off the line from him.

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This blind loyalty is getting to you isn't it??

 

How's the blind hate working on your end?

 

Didn't say I'd agree with the choice.  Just said if they believe he's worth a first rounder, i could see it.  I don't think he is, but I'm not an NFL Scout.  The people determining these choice actually get paid to do so.

 

As with any other draft choice I haven't liked in Panthers history (and there have been many), I'd hope they were right and I was wrong.

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The impression I get from Ja'wann James is that he can be a good pass blocking OT but a below average run blocking OT. I could see him transition to LT even though he started several seasons at RT at Tennessee as well. Only question I have is would you draft an OT that can't run block in an offense that likes to run? Maybe getting into an NFL strength and conditioning program will help, it also could be technique but I just don't see a burst off the line from him.

Where do you see that?

"Surprisingly light feet also stand out while run-blocking, as does his competitive spirit.

Powerful at the point of attack and can drive defenders off the ball"

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