Athlete (2002...) Brandon Cox

[Just1More]

_ that I never understood.

Like linemen need to run 40 yards _

I felt the same way... gee, a bulldozer doesn't do so well in the 40 either. I heard Fox Sports talking about it and they say that it is one of many tests of a lineman's overall mobility. It can assess how quickly he gets off the snap and maintains his position. I can see it to an extent. I am sure there are big men who cannot do a good 40, but get the job done, and visa versa.

I don't think the issue is that smaller, faster lineman are in vogue. There are simply more big men with both size and speed to choose from, and the right combination rules.

[bigearl]

_ that I never understood.

Like linemen need to run 40 yards _

WHO CARES!?!?!?! JUST BLOCK!!!!!

[RedCajun]

_ From what I heard from a football player Brandon didn't do so well in the 40 yard dash. This may have lowered his stock. _

According to NFL.com's listing of collede prodays, Cox did not do well at all. According to the write up, the 40's were performed on grass in sloppy conditions and were done on 3/13. Conditions make a huge difference.
http://www.nfl.com/draft/analysis/in..._workouts#LAsw

What peaks my curiosity is that NFL.com also has a proday listed for Louisiana-Lafayette on 4/27 (today), while all other workouts have long been over at other schools. Without having any inside information, my guess would be that maybe the scouts are coming back to workout Cox again as he has been rehabing his injury from the end of last season and would not have been in his best shape during the first one.

Does anyone know any specifics about the workout scheduled/ listed today? ie who is working out, etc.... There has to be a legitimate reason for scouts to come back the day before the draft.

[CrazyCajun]

_ According to NFL.com's listing of collede prodays, Cox did not do well at all. According to the write up, the 40's were performed on grass in sloppy conditions and were done on 3/13. Conditions make a huge difference.
http://www.nfl.com/draft/analysis/in..._workouts#LAsw

What peaks my curiosity is that NFL.com also has a proday listed for University of Louisiana on 4/27 (today), while all other workouts have long been over at other schools. Without having any inside information, my guess would be that maybe the scouts are coming back to workout Cox again as he has been rehabing his injury from the end of last season and would not have been in his best shape during the first one.

Does anyone know any specifics about the workout scheduled/ listed today? ie who is working out, etc.... There has to be a legitimate reason for scouts to come back the day before the draft. _

at first i thought this to be a negative thing b/c it seems alot of teams would have their mind made up of who they are going after but maybe this could be good b/c he will be fresh in the scouts mind. Maybe if he is their late for a team who adressed all of their other needs they will take him b/c any coach will tell you that you can never have enough good lineman. If he impresses someone today he may be a steel for some lucky team. Jsut his size is worth taking a chance on. in my opinion.

[RedCajun]

_ at first i thought this to be a negative thing b/c it seems alot of teams would have their mind made up of who they are going after but maybe this could be good b/c he will be fresh in the scouts mind. Maybe if he is their late for a team who adressed all of their other needs they will take him b/c any coach will tell you that you can never have enough good lineman. If he impresses someone today he may be a steel for some lucky team. Jsut his size is worth taking a chance on. in my opinion. _

Like I said, that is just my guess. I have not talked to anyone close to the program about it. If that is the reason why they are holding another workout, it would definetly be a good thing. IMO

[BrockMeaux]

Said on KATC tonight that Cox signed with the Bears. He willingly went there...he is now the enemy.

Congrats to all the UL guys for finding a chance. Best of luck to them.

[gridiron]

I wonder if Tillman put in a good word for Cox and got him a look-see?

[gridiron]

_ any of you think we might see some Cajuns drafted? My predicition is for Brandon Cox go in the late rounds and Jerry Babb as a free agent after the draft. _

I recommend braces for all linemen, if he had worn them Brandon would have been drafted.

[rhineaux]

_ I felt the same way... gee, a bulldozer doesn't do so well in the 40 either. I heard Fox Sports talking about it and they say that it is one of many tests of a lineman's overall mobility. It can assess how quickly he gets off the snap and maintains his position. I can see it to an extent. I am sure there are big men who cannot do a good 40, but get the job done, and visa versa.

I don't think the issue is that smaller, faster lineman are in vogue. There are simply more big men with both size and speed to choose from, and the right combination rules. _

They are right about it being a good representative of how fast you come off of the ball. For a lot of guys, they could add (or actually subtract) a few tenths of seconds off of their 40 times if they didn't ahve to start the race from a set position, i.e. if you let them get a 5-10 yard head start, start timing once they pass the '0' yard mark, and then stop at the 40 yd mark. reason being is that most big guys start slow. They come off the blocks not pushing out like trained sprinters, but more or less standing up. once they get going, they can move pretty good. but the slow start shows that the guy is that much slower coming off the ball, that much slower than the guy he needs to block, etc. If a tackle has to move up field and block a LB, who is already moving around a little bit, and is already probably a few steps faster in the 40, then coming off the ball slow, is not a good thing.

[RaginDave]

I know there was a lot of talk about Brandon signing with the Bears, but I have not heard anything else and he is not listed on any NFL rosters. Any word, on what is going on with him??????

[Turbine]

I could be totally off on this but it is my understandng that Brandon is being given a mini camp tryout with the Bears but is not under contract.

I don't know how that works. I hope they get to see the real Brandon Cox.

[cajunvbmom]

A very reliable source told me today that the Bears organization did in fact look at Brandon Cox however they did not sign him. My source will see if he can get details.