Dallas Cowboy: TE Martellus Bennett
War Room analysis
Round 2, Pick 30
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Overall grade: 7.5
Position rank: 1
Blocking: 6
Hands: 9
Patterns: 5
Release: 6
Run after catch: 4
NFL comparison: Jason Witten, Cowboys
POST-DRAFT TAKE: The Cowboys traded Anthony Fasano and then replaced him with Bennett, a great athlete who isn't much of a blocker. Bennett is not going to take Jason Witten's job but should play a lot in '08 and catch a number of passes.
PRE-DRAFT REPORT:
Hands: Is a natural. Shows good body control and coordination to adjust and make tough catches. Plucks the ball quickly and cleanly away from body. Shows the hand strength to hold the ball after a hard hit. Grade: 8.0
Patterns: Runs consistently good routes. Is smooth and fluid. Uses quick footwork, agility and athleticism to cut quickly and separate from defender. Works through contact. Shows the acceleration and speed to get down the seam to stretch the field. Grade: 7.5
Run after catch: Is a strong, competitive runner. Fights for yardage. Shows the balance and strength to absorb hard hits and keep on going. Runs through arm tackles, but doesn't break many tackles. Lacks explosive speed to outrun the defense and score on long touchdowns. Grade: 7.0
Release: Uses quickness to burst off the snap, but is not explosive enough to get behind defender immediately. Grade: 6.5
Blocking: Has the size and strength to eliminate target once he gets his hands on him. Uses assets well. Grade: 6.5
Bottom line: Bennett, a junior, has the uncommon ability to be a dominant blocker and good receiver. He is not a deep threat like the Browns' Kellen Winslow or the Chargers' Antonio Gates, but he will be a receiving threat who will use his size, strength and athleticism to make plays after the catch. He probably will need a season before his impact matches his ability.
Round 2, Pick 30
http://warroom.sportingnews.com
Overall grade: 7.5
Position rank: 1
Blocking: 6
Hands: 9
Patterns: 5
Release: 6
Run after catch: 4
NFL comparison: Jason Witten, Cowboys
POST-DRAFT TAKE: The Cowboys traded Anthony Fasano and then replaced him with Bennett, a great athlete who isn't much of a blocker. Bennett is not going to take Jason Witten's job but should play a lot in '08 and catch a number of passes.
PRE-DRAFT REPORT:
Hands: Is a natural. Shows good body control and coordination to adjust and make tough catches. Plucks the ball quickly and cleanly away from body. Shows the hand strength to hold the ball after a hard hit. Grade: 8.0
Patterns: Runs consistently good routes. Is smooth and fluid. Uses quick footwork, agility and athleticism to cut quickly and separate from defender. Works through contact. Shows the acceleration and speed to get down the seam to stretch the field. Grade: 7.5
Run after catch: Is a strong, competitive runner. Fights for yardage. Shows the balance and strength to absorb hard hits and keep on going. Runs through arm tackles, but doesn't break many tackles. Lacks explosive speed to outrun the defense and score on long touchdowns. Grade: 7.0
Release: Uses quickness to burst off the snap, but is not explosive enough to get behind defender immediately. Grade: 6.5
Blocking: Has the size and strength to eliminate target once he gets his hands on him. Uses assets well. Grade: 6.5
Bottom line: Bennett, a junior, has the uncommon ability to be a dominant blocker and good receiver. He is not a deep threat like the Browns' Kellen Winslow or the Chargers' Antonio Gates, but he will be a receiving threat who will use his size, strength and athleticism to make plays after the catch. He probably will need a season before his impact matches his ability.
posted by The Gryphon at 9:30 PM
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