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How athletic IS Deonte Brown? aka Corn Bread/Big Bread

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6 hours ago, DaveThePanther2008 said:

This isn't college basketball where players go to school for one year and play basketball.  He, I assume, graduated which means he had to attend class.  I'm not 100% sure of this but aren't college players limited in the time they can practice and workout while in college.

He'll have far more time to workout in the NFL. 

I don't know if many of you remember the 80's but during my time at ECU there was an article about weight training rooms across the country.  ECU was behind only Oklahoma and Penn St (as I recall) in quality of Weight Rooms.   ECU had one of the best in the country back then.  I'm sure now that has changed. 

Bama 100% has world class facilities, trainers and training tables/meal plans for all of their athletes 

every workout and practice is charted and tracked and timed whether in college / pros for these guys 

 

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2 hours ago, stbugs said:

I hope I’m wrong about this guy but I still think the “athleticism” is way overblown. It reminds me of Little and Gaulden and how our staff kept mentioning their athletic ability which was on full display of not being NFL caliber at the combine.

Great news.  All new staff.

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3 hours ago, stbugs said:

I hope I’m wrong about this guy but I still think the “athleticism” is way overblown. It reminds me of Little and Gaulden and how our staff kept mentioning their athletic ability which was on full display of not being NFL caliber at the combine.

That video even mentions how he lagged behind everyone running and that’s where he got his nickname. He’s got some good highlights because he was huge compared to his competition and had 4 other good to great OL, starting NFL caliber OL, around him. I just don’t think he’s got NFL athleticism but maybe it was the weight but his RAS scores were on the terrible side of the spectrum.

I don’t want to be a negative Nelly but I’m way more exciting about Moore. Again, it’s a 6th round pick so even just being an OK backup/jumbo package guy is good.

What were they gonna say? Hey Marty, you're a fugging idiot. These guys have to athletic ability of Michael J. Fox doing gymnastics. They were probably saying what they had to to keep their jobs. 

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I don't recall the team touting the athleticism of either of those guys. If they mentioned anything about Gaulden  if was toughness and versatility.

It's a new staff and they aren't the ones touting Browns athleticism either.  This video was made by Alabama.

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"Athletic" is just one piece of the puzzle. Its obvious it is highly valued by our FO and coaches. Being more Athletic lends to being more versatile (and we love versatility). That said- the coaches obviously saw something in Deonte and think he can help the team. Hardwork and intelligence are important traits that can help less athletic players excel, especially in the right circumstances. "Tape" doesn't lie, and Deonte has some good tape. I hope he  and David Brown come in, work hard, and stay healthy. If so I believe they will do good things for us! 

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10 minutes ago, Clicheking said:

3 second clip of Brown, the rest of people talking....anyway if he can't keep his weight under control we're gonna have another Jeff Otah on our hands

If he doesn't get injured than that describes a great 6th round pick.

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13 hours ago, pantherj said:

Deonte reported in at mini-camp at 347 pounds. He was 364 pounds at the Senior Bowl, and that extra weight hurt his performance imo. Deonte may never be able to get down to 330 pounds, but maybe he can take off a few more and get to 340.

We absolutely don't want Deonte playing a full NFL season anywhere near the 364 pounds he used to be. The 347 he is at now might be close to as low as he is ever going to be especially as he adds muscle in the NFL strength and conditioning program. Think what this monster will turn into with NFL level weight lifting.

All I'm saying is if he can move like that with a basketball at 415... imagine what he can do now at under 350? 😍

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3 hours ago, Rubi said:

Bama 100% has world class facilities, trainers and training tables/meal plans for all of their athletes 

every workout and practice is charted and tracked and timed whether in college / pros for these guys 

 

LOL...anyone questioning anything Bama doesn’t have would be ridiculous.  Professional type resources in every way.  Not one box unchecked.  As long as Saban is there they will be the favorite to win ship.

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18 hours ago, DaveThePanther2008 said:

This isn't college basketball where players go to school for one year and play basketball.  He, I assume, graduated which means he had to attend class.  I'm not 100% sure of this but aren't college players limited in the time they can practice and workout while in college.

He'll have far more time to workout in the NFL. 

I don't know if many of you remember the 80's but during my time at ECU there was an article about weight training rooms across the country.  ECU was behind only Oklahoma and Penn St (as I recall) in quality of Weight Rooms.   ECU had one of the best in the country back then.  I'm sure now that has changed. 

Lol. At bama? Nah. 

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16 hours ago, Moonstone said:

I see this mentioned about rookies a lot, but does it hold any water ? Is NFL really that far ahead, that college programs can't compete in that regard ? I mean, you have weights available in college too. Or are there any weight lifting restrictions in NCAA ?

Or is it generally meant that in the NFL, you are expected to lift more and the floor is higher when it comes to weights ?

There is little difference in the quality of lifting programs between college and pro.

What most of these laymen see as an NFL program getting guys stronger is really the fact that these guys are still young and growing and will be able to get stronger all through their 20s.

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