Mike McGlynn, Philadelphia Eagle (Pittsburgh OT)

PhillyPhreak54 · April 27, 2008, 12:18:22 PM

Pass of Jeff Otah, draft his line-mate.

hunt · April 27, 2008, 12:20:04 PM

http://www.nfl.com/draft/profiles/mike-mcglynn?id=286

Dillen · April 27, 2008, 12:20:10 PM

QuoteExtremely aggressive guy with a nasty attitude and non-stop motor. Gets his knees bent, brings his lower body and can be a very effective drive blocker. When he gets his mitts on someone he can really control them and create rushing lanes. Very big up top. Does a decent job getting to the second level, however that is where you start to see the lack of athleticism with McGlynn. He looks a bit awkward in the open field and while he is always looking for someone to hit, he will get off balance and not be able to secure guys at times. I'd take him as a short area blocker over most of the draft class though. In pass protection he does not show very good footwork and has trouble with quicker defensive tackles. Reaches at times and will get off balance.

Played really well in the Senior Bowl. You could tell he took tips from the coaches and was using them in his game. His base looked widened and he wasn't lunging much in pass protection. Was very physical in his drive blocking and played with a ton of fire. Had a quick chip on a lineman and then sealed a linebacker to let RB have 28 yard pickup.

I wish I could take his fire, effort and drive and put it into a more athletic body. I think he'll eventually become an NFL starter if he takes to the coaching he receives and could be very effective for a team looking for more of a short-area guy. I would take McGlynn in the 4th or 5th round. If he was a touch more athletic I'd grade him out Top 100.

QuotePlayed some RG, some RT. Comes off the ball well. Aggressive player. Keeps his feet active. Not a natural pass blocker. Not smooth as he retreats in pass-pro. Has to turn and open up to the defender. Gets to the 2nd level okay, but will miss some guys out in space. Finds someone to block. Not a good athlete, but a high effort guy who will block to the whistle. Best suited to playing RG for a team that runs the ball a lot. A lot of fun to watch. Really gets after it. Some teams have talked to Mike about moving inside to Center.

PhillyPhreak54 · April 27, 2008, 12:20:14 PM

The first sentence about him under positives on NFL.com

QuotePositives: Has good bone structure, with a thick midsection, wide hips, big back, thick thighs and calves.

SunMo · April 27, 2008, 12:20:31 PM

you knew they were going to take a tackle sometime...

i wonder when or if they will address safety

QB Eagles · April 27, 2008, 12:21:58 PM

Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on April 27, 2008, 12:20:14 PM
The first sentence about him under positives on NFL.com

QuotePositives: Has good bone structure, with a thick midsection, wide hips, big back, thick thighs and calves.

It really is a cattle auction out there.

PhillyPhreak54 · April 27, 2008, 12:22:50 PM

QuoteCompares To: MARK TAUSHER-Green Bay-Like Tauschner, McGlynn has lots of field savvy and the knowledge to excel at any position on the front wall. His trap-blocking skills are solid enough to move to guard and his nimble kick-slide leads you to believe he could excel as a left tackle. He works well in unison with his guards and tight ends to seal off the backside charge at right tackle, but with his hand quickness and deep-snapping skills, he could find a home at center in the NFL due to his intelligence and field awareness.

QB Eagles · April 27, 2008, 12:22:53 PM

Quote from: SunMo on April 27, 2008, 12:20:31 PMi wonder when or if they will address safety

This Lito trade shtein has all been a giant smokescreen. Sheldon's been begging to be switched to safety for years.

Butchers Bill · April 27, 2008, 12:22:53 PM

Could push Jackson at center.

Or he could be a back up for the whole line.

Seems like a quality pick.

Rome · April 27, 2008, 12:23:20 PM

love this pick.

PhillyPhreak54 · April 27, 2008, 12:24:04 PM

Quote

What is one thing your teammates don't know about you?
My favorite TV show is MacGyver.

hunt · April 27, 2008, 12:24:25 PM

Quote from: Butchers Bill on April 27, 2008, 12:22:53 PM
Could push Jackson at center.

Or he could be a back up for the whole line.

Seems like a quality pick.

yeah...sounds like he's close to nfl-ready as well.

hunt · April 27, 2008, 12:26:52 PM

Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on April 27, 2008, 12:22:50 PM
QuoteCompares To: MARK TAUSHER-Green Bay-Like Tauschner, McGlynn has lots of field savvy and the knowledge to excel at any position on the front wall. His trap-blocking skills are solid enough to move to guard and his nimble kick-slide leads you to believe he could excel as a left tackle. He works well in unison with his guards and tight ends to seal off the backside charge at right tackle, but with his hand quickness and deep-snapping skills, he could find a home at center in the NFL due to his intelligence and field awareness.

19/32 Wonderlic score. is that good?

Dillen · April 27, 2008, 12:27:54 PM

Yeah it's pretty solid.

Apparently he was Pitt's long snapper too. Could this mean the end of the magic man along with fan favorite Scott Young?

QB Eagles · April 27, 2008, 12:28:10 PM

19 is average. Thought the Wonderlic was out of 50 though.