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Martellus Bennett vs. Ricky Seals-Jones

Posted on 2/13/17 at 1:50 pm
Posted by CGSC Lobotomy
Member since Sep 2011
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Posted on 2/13/17 at 1:50 pm
Bennett in 2007 was listed as 6'7" 253 lb.

Career stats in college: 105 catches for 1,246 yards and 10 touchdowns.

Seals-Jones in 2016 was listed as 6'5" 240 lb.

Career stats in college: 123 catches for 1,442 yards and 10 TD.

Key difference is that Seals-Jones played as an inside receiver whereas Bennett played as a true tight end. In my opinion, that's worth about a 2-3 round difference at a minimum. (Bennett was a 2nd round pick)
Posted by Old Sarge
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Member since Jan 2012
61932 posts
Posted on 2/13/17 at 2:21 pm to
I wish RSJ all the best. Hard working Aggie. B
Posted by Farmer1906
The Woodlands, TX
Member since Apr 2009
51791 posts
Posted on 2/13/17 at 2:48 pm to
Marty B at the combine
6'7"
248#
4.68 40
34" Vert
117" Broad

He's now listed at 6'6" 275 pounds. I don't see Ricky filling out like Marty. I also don't know is Ricky can handle playing against some of the bigger LBs & DEs he'd face playing on the line.

Maybe if Ricky could have spent another year at A&M doing it then he'd be better off. At this point, he's a 6th-7th round / free agent type IMO.
Posted by Farmer1906
The Woodlands, TX
Member since Apr 2009
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Posted on 2/13/17 at 2:50 pm to
We also threw the ball ~100 more times in 2016 vs 2007. I wouldn't be shocked if it was over 300 attempts different for their windows at A&M.
This post was edited on 2/13/17 at 2:52 pm
Posted by Farmer1906
The Woodlands, TX
Member since Apr 2009
51791 posts
Posted on 2/13/17 at 2:57 pm to
RSJ's draft porfile.
quote:


BOTTOM LINE Seals-Jones failed to live up to his "five-star" rating out of high school thanks to a lack of speed and separation quickness that was exposed in the speedy SEC. Separation on the next level will get even tougher and many teams see him as a tight end who may have to add weight and prove he can get after people as an in-line blocker to make an NFL roster.
Posted by Old Sarge
Dean of Admissions, LSU
Member since Jan 2012
61932 posts
Posted on 2/13/17 at 3:33 pm to
Is he invited to the combine?
Posted by cardboardboxer
Member since Apr 2012
34904 posts
Posted on 2/13/17 at 3:35 pm to
Hmmmm the draft preview I read also said Josh needed to add weight to play at a high level.

Maybe the S&C overhaul was needed.
Posted by CGSC Lobotomy
Member since Sep 2011
81611 posts
Posted on 2/13/17 at 3:40 pm to
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Hmmmm the draft preview I read also said Josh needed to add weight to play at a high level.


That doesn't surprise me. Most of the 6'4 or taller receivers are 215 lbs. or larger. Reynolds is 190.
Posted by Howdyagssec
va beach
Member since Dec 2013
662 posts
Posted on 2/13/17 at 3:51 pm to
The knock on Reynolds so far has been all about his inability to get off the LOS against press coverage. I've heard scouts/analysts say he'd make a good 4th receiver but no more. I think he'll surprise people. Can't measure heart and every time we needed a play, he seemed to come up big. Kid's a gamer.
Posted by Farmer1906
The Woodlands, TX
Member since Apr 2009
51791 posts
Posted on 2/13/17 at 3:51 pm to

quote:

Hmmmm the draft preview I read also said Josh needed to add weight to play at a high level.

Maybe the S&C overhaul was needed.

Reynolds is 6'3" 187 in his draft profile.

The comp on his NFL draft comp is Marvin Jones who is 6'2" 198. IMO that is still too small. The way Josh comes down with balls down the sideline reminds me of Deandre Hopkins at times. He's 6'1" 214. Both guys are shorter and yet weigh more. I think Josh should be able to get to a healthy 215 and be even more effective.
Posted by Nguyening
SEMO
Member since Jun 2013
9094 posts
Posted on 2/13/17 at 4:44 pm to
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The knock on Reynolds so far has been all about his inability to get off the LOS against press coverage. I've heard scouts/analysts say he'd make a good 4th receiver but no more. I think he'll surprise people. Can't measure heart and every time we needed a play, he seemed to come up big. Kid's a gamer.


I think this was mostly just a lazy assumption that a skinny kid's weakness would be physical press coverage on the line.

They probably watched just enough film to see him get jammed once and locked in their confirmation bias.

I think he will surprise a lot of people, like he has since the beginning. He shredded the competition the entire week at the senior bowl. He's going to get passed over in the draft by some "high upside" athletes and then out produce them his whole career. He can play.

He's a more talented Todd Pinkston
This post was edited on 2/13/17 at 4:45 pm
Posted by Uncle Gunnysack
Member since Apr 2016
5541 posts
Posted on 2/13/17 at 5:39 pm to
quote:

BOTTOM LINE Seals-Jones failed to live up to his "five-star" rating out of high school thanks to a lack of speed and separation quickness that was exposed in the speedy SEC


i never understood the hype with RSJ. coming out of HS he was supposed to be too fast for LBers and too big for DBs, yet his film suggested neither. for some reason, A&M journalists are still toting that line and think scouts are in love with him.
Posted by Tridentds
Sugar Land
Member since Aug 2011
23352 posts
Posted on 2/13/17 at 6:13 pm to
quote:

A&M journalists are still toting that line and think scouts are in love with him.


All I can say is he better get his degree. He is going to need one.
Posted by Mars United
Your momma’s house
Member since Jun 2014
3415 posts
Posted on 2/13/17 at 7:22 pm to
RSJ will be lucky to be drafted. In fact, Speedy and RSJ will be the only Aggies invited to the combine who won't be drafted.
Posted by Projectpat
Houston, TX
Member since Sep 2011
11036 posts
Posted on 2/13/17 at 7:49 pm to
Trevor is projected to get drafted!?!?
Posted by Warrior Poet
Living Rent-Free in Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2011
8027 posts
Posted on 2/13/17 at 8:07 pm to
Rsj injury prone as frick but I seem to recall money Bennett having an injury or two also
Posted by Howdyagssec
va beach
Member since Dec 2013
662 posts
Posted on 2/13/17 at 8:08 pm to
The scouts were Brugler (CBS) and Broaddus (former Green Bay, Philly) and they were saying the tape showed him being pushed out of bounds repeatedly off the line. But unless you watch the games for context you can't know how he comes up big in tight spots. Also, for my money, he's got some of the beat hands I can remember in an Aggie uniform.
Posted by Mars United
Your momma’s house
Member since Jun 2014
3415 posts
Posted on 2/13/17 at 9:39 pm to
Trevor Knight didn't get invited to the combine.
Posted by Farmer1906
The Woodlands, TX
Member since Apr 2009
51791 posts
Posted on 2/13/17 at 9:49 pm to
quote:

Trevor Knight
?@trevor_knight9
I have watched the NFL Combine every year for as long as I can remember. This year... I get to participate! Couldn't be more excited!

Posted by DBU
Member since Mar 2014
19059 posts
Posted on 2/14/17 at 12:46 am to
Is knight invited or is he attending as a thrower for drills?
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