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Round 4 Pick 16 (111) Bears select Evan Rodriguez TE
Notes:Was a quarterback and safety as a New Jersey prep, and also played basketball. Began his college career at West Virginia, where he redshirted in 2007. Had a felony assault charge reduced to a misdemeanor disturbance and trespassing charge after having an alleged physical altercation with a female residence hall advisor. Transferred to Temple in ’08 and had to sit out the season per NCAA requirement. Had hernia surgery on his right side in the spring. Was arrested for disorderly conduct in April 2009. Played in all 13 games (seven starts) in ’09 and hauled in 13 catches for 145 yards (11.2-yard average) and two touchdowns. Started 9-of-11 games in ’10 and caught 21-247-2 (11.8). Did not play against Akron (broke team rule). In ’11, started 12-of-13 games played and tallied 35-479-2 (13.7). Only non-start was because team opened in a three-WR set.
Positives:Very athletic. Flexible hips and fluid movement skills. Very good balance and body control. Catches easily and has a wide catching radius. Effective move blocker — fits on linebackers and is able to adjust to moving targets.
Negatives:Not tough or physical — could stand to get stronger and become more of a finisher. Gets outmuscled in line. Too reliant on athletic ability — not a savvy route runner. Limited elusiveness and tackle-breaking ability. Is immature and does not know what it means to be a pro. Character and dependability need to be investigated.
Summary:Athletic, finesse, high-maintenance “move” player with tweener traits and off-the-field red flags. Would benefit from the presence of a demanding father-figure presence in a city far from the East Coast, where trouble has followed him.
Last edited by The Benjamin; 04-28-2012 at 11:52 AM.
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Kluttz was a beast last season. This pick is retarded
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Ill be honest this is a head scratcher...a little high to take a backup fullback
Can anyone shed light on this?
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I am speechless. This pick is a complete joke.
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My mistake. He is a TE not a FB. ESPN showed him as a FB at first
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I love Clutts, not sure what this pick is about.
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"Rodriguez is almost nonexistent in the pass game, and his athletic ability is suspect when attempting to get to the second level and block linebackers. He may have a tough time winning with strength or speed at the next level, two traits that players in his role often rely on."
We have so many holes to fill and Emery picks a FB/TE in the fourth round? You can't be serious!
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Maybe Spaeth is gonna be gone?
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Wait what? Huh? Every draft pick Emery is pulling rabbits out of his hat. Well, surprice surprice, don't know what to say about him yet. Only that he hopefully will turn into a diamond. No way I see a TE in this pick. Oh very well nothing to do about it other than hope it's a guy that turns out to be .. good.
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Overview
Rodriguez is an interesting prospect in that teams will have to find abnormal ways to get him the ball in space at the next level. He has the physical traits to play in the NFL. Rodriguez has true tweener size and isn't an obvious tight end or fullback. He is a serviceable player at the next level in the short passing game.
Analysis
Strengths
Rodriguez is a very reliable pass catcher who is a crafty route runner. He was a go-to look for Temple to pick up first downs and maneuver through defenders for extra yardage. He is quick off the ball and understands how to leverage his body. He is a smooth runner who looks natural in the open field.
Weaknesses
Rodriguez is almost nonexistent in the pass game, and his athletic ability is suspect when attempting to get to the second level and block linebackers. He may have a tough time winning with strength or speed at the next level, two traits that players in his role often rely on.
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