Darius Davis Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 5 rd pick Robert James out of Arizona state.How is he doin in mini camp?What position is he goin play?James is an undersized guy who struggles when teams run at him because he isn't big or strong enough to anchor. But he is quick enough to make plays in the backfield and has the ability to develop and play in man-to-man coverage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LADBABY Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 Nick Named "the Beast" or something but I found thisto be a special teams pick, which I don't think you drafta guy specifically to play special teams. I am with youabout learning more about him because I found the pickto be a head scratcher. He may get a look at safety. Theteam Bio says he was a track guy in high school. He cameto college as a safety. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballin in atl Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 i didnt really understand that pick either but we'll just have to si what's in store and if dimitroff really knows what he's doing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOUISVILLEfan Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 This was the only pick that I said WTF? I guess you need outstanding special teams guys too. I hope that's a philosophy he got from NE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Duke 6 Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 Darius Davis (6/12/2008)5 rd pick Robert James out of Arizona state.How is he doin in mini camp?What position is he goin play?James is an undersized guy who struggles when teams run at him because he isn't big or strong enough to anchor. But he is quick enough to make plays in the backfield and has the ability to develop and play in man-to-man coverage.He could be a linebacker in the nickel package.Boley on one side james the other. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brewcrew Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 Here are a couple of Dimitroff quotes on linebacker Robert James:A: He s a smaller run-and-hit linebacker at 226 pounds. This guy is a WILL linebacker type who will help us shore up our special teams. We think Robert James will be a nice addition on defense and will play hard on special teams. He ll make some nice plays for us. Q: Will Robert James be moved to safety, or stay at linebacker?A: As it stands now, he will play linebacker. His special teams ability is what stood out for us. I don t know if you all picked this up, but he s nicknamed the beast. He s one of those relentless guys, who pins his ears back, flies around and has a passion for the game. We went and worked him out, and we were quite impressed with the way he moves around. We got him on the board, and everything worked out well for him. http://www.atlantafalcons.com/News/Article..._Up_042708.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jungleking Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 Great special teams guys are good to have. Jarrod Cooper flew around and set the tone for the entire team on special teams for a few years with us, he limited the other teams' field position and got everyone jacked up with the way he played. Just make sure this guy isn't a pothead too, and he should do good things for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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