Round 2, Pick 39 - Tampa Bay Bucs - Arrelious Benn

Arrelious Benn, WR, Illinois

Ht: 6'1" Wt:  219

EMQB’s analysis on the pick:  A big, tough, physical receiver, Benn is the type of player that could come in and make an impact immediately for Tampa.  The Bucs have lost Antonio Bryant and have had too many failed draft picks at the wide receiver position.  Tampa needs Benn to develop into a starter.  

Pro Football Weekly’s scouting report: Production dropped off consider- ably and was underutilized as a junior when Illinois struggled through a coordinator change and poor QB play. Is a body catcher and needs refinement as a route runner, but his combination of size, strength and run-after-catch ability should allow him to make an impact as a “Wild- cat” runner, kick returner and complementary receiver, with potential to develop into a solid pro in a West Coast offense.

NFL projection: Top-40 pick.

Lindy’s Sports scouting report:  Benn’s numbers dropped in 2009 with inconsistent quarterback play, which likely played into “Rejus’” decision to declare a year early.  His maturity and consistency will be questioned more than his athleticism, although his 40-yard times will play into his final draft grade as it’s not clear he owns the top-end speed teams prefer at the position.  Benn’s  impact will also be felt on special teams, as he has experience returning punts and kickoffs. 

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Could Marshall Spread His Wings?

 The burning interest the Seattle Seahawks once had in Broncos receiver Brandon Marshall has gone mysteriously quiet for a month now.

The top wide outs available in this month's draft have completed their pro days, and the teams have gathered all the information they need. Now the question stands: is this deal still a reality?


Dez Bryant was thought of as a wide receiver with the potential of being a top ten draft pick, but now concerns about his attitude and character have been brought up. Most of it stems from a situation at his pro day where he didn't finish his drills because he apparently forgot his favorite cleats.


Demaryius Thomas, of Georgia Tech, and Arrelious Benn, of Illinois, are widely considered the next best receivers in the draft, but neither of them are good values at the 6th or 14th pick in the first round.

That brings us to Marshall. His character issues can't be ignored. There was the "I slipped on a McDonald's bag" incident and his questionable practice habits. He has been arrested for assault or battery at least four times, has had one DUI, and - the worst of all - the probability that his altercation with gang members fueled the shooting death of Broncos cornerback Darrent Williams.


Should the Seahawks be willing to part with the 14th overall pick for a guy with this kind of baggage? The answer is yes. He is a difference maker on the football field. General managers and head coaches  keep their jobs by winning football games. This is the type of football player that will help you do it. That is if he doesn't end up dead or in prison first. That's the cold, hard truth of football.


 


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