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With the 112 pick of the 2008 NFL Draft, the Bengals select Kansas T Anthony Collins

Go here for the Day 2 Open Thread. Talk about the Collins pick here.

This is a good pick. We knew that the team needed to address the offensive line with Stacy Andrews under contract for only one year, Levi Jones being disgruntled and Willie Anderson closer to retirement. The team needs to think future and Scouts Inc calls Collins a good project -- though not an immediate starter. When the Bengals drafted Stacy Andrews a few years back, it was to develop him. Collins can now take that roll while the chips of the players starting and backing up will fall somewhere.

Interesting quote by Bengals offensive line coach Paul Alexander : "(Collins) is pretty well on his way," Alexander said. "When you watch the film, his guy doesn't hit the quarterback. ... There are five guys picked ahead of him, their guys hit the quarterback a lot more than this guy's has."

Scouts, Inc.

Strengths: Possesses an outstanding frame and has added bulk. Is tall with long arms (35 inches) and big hands (10.2 inches). Can get set quickly in pass pro. Has long arms to ride pass rushers wide. When set properly, he will do a good job of anchoring versus the bull rush. Displays adequate initial quickness. Stays under control in space and will do a good job of hitting the moving target so long as he's in position in time. Struggles to reach second-level in time and winds up lunging too frequently. Has some upside if he's willing to work at getting stronger and more technically sound at the next level.

Weaknesses: Not a natural knee bender. Comes out of his stance too high. Does not show the lateral agility to consistently mirror-and-slide versus double move in pass pro. Plays too high and needs to learn to use more consistent leverage. His footwork is sloppy. Not aggressive enough in pass pro and absorbs too much. Very inconsistent.

Overall: Collins redshirted in 2004 before playing eight games and making one start as a freshman in 2005. He started 12 games at right tackle as a sophomore, before moving to left tackle as a junior. In 2007, he made 11 starts, missing one game (and coming off the bench in another) because of a minor ankle injury. Collins was selected as an Associated Press first-team All-American and Outland Trophy finalist in his final season. Collins will likely need at least a year of polishing before he's ready to contribute in the NFL. His footwork is spotty, he must improve his explosive power and  most importantly  he needs to play with more consistent leverage. However, Collins is still worth considering in the late-second to third round range simply because his combination of frame and feet cannot be taught. If developed properly, Collins can emerge as a solid starting tackle (probably better suited at ROT in the NFL) a year or two from now.

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Good value

It seems like a good value pick. I would have preferred a guard, but this pick isn’t surprising given the Bengals O-line philosophy

by goffchile on Apr 27, 2008 12:39 PM EDT reply reply   0 recs

RE: Guard

Me too. However, C Steven Justice is still there also.

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by Kirkendall on Apr 27, 2008 12:42 PM EDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

A first team All-American and Outland Trophy nominee in the fourth round, despite skipping Marcus Howard, is an undeniable value. I did notice that what the scouts call big hands on Collins are not as big as those on Jerome Simpson. And you know what they say, “Big hands, Big…Gloves”. ;)

by IgnatiusJReilly on Apr 27, 2008 12:43 PM EDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Good pick.

I run the KU blog, so I have obviously seen plenty of AC over the last two years.

He is still developing and a project-type, as he didn’t start playing football until his sophomore or junior year in high school. He is athletic (he was a basketball player before football) and has the ability IMO to be a LT in the future.

However, he is probably more suited for RT early on in his career, while he develops.

He has a chance to be really good, but also has a decent chance of becoming nothing more than a big body. However, in the 4th round he is excellent value, and you guys should get a really solid offensive lineman.

Congrats on taking a Jayhawk… ;)

by rockchalk on Apr 27, 2008 12:53 PM EDT reply reply   0 recs

Also forgot to add...

If you have any more questions, don’t hesitate to ask. I will do my best to answer all of them…

by rockchalk on Apr 27, 2008 1:44 PM EDT to parent up reply reply   0 recs

Thanks man...

Could be a guy that the team could prep to eventually replace Willie Anderson if you figure he’ll have two good seasons left in him. By that time, Collins could be ready.

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by Kirkendall on Apr 27, 2008 1:00 PM EDT reply reply   0 recs

Value picks!

According to Scouts, Inc. we are getting some great value in the second. It seems all 3 picks today were taken a round later than projected.

by sledridge on Apr 27, 2008 1:41 PM EDT reply reply   0 recs

I love this pick… awesome value here! Looking Good!

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by kirby28 on Apr 27, 2008 3:07 PM EDT reply reply   0 recs


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