Get on the train boys. The more I read about this guy, the more excited I get. Seriously. I've gone from outraged and confused to really really excited about this all. I wish had links for these but I nabbed them off Fin Heaven
Charlie Casserly wrote:Miami Dolphins
We all had it wrong here. Just when I got through writing Brady Quinn's name next to Miami, they took Ted Ginn Jr.! They kept this one quiet, maybe too quiet. Sometimes it is a good idea to let the fans know there are some other options when you pick, but the danger in doing that at the ninth pick, is you might tip other teams on who you are interested in. Now to Ginn. He's the second-fastest player I have ever scouted -- the fastest being Darrell Green, who was the fastest player in my 30 years in the NFL.
I remember going to Ohio State to scout Santonio Holmes -- who can run pretty fast -- and just watch Ginn run right by him. Some people feel Ginn will have trouble getting off the press and running routes. I don't believe that. He has foot quickness and the change-of-direction ability to do that. In fact, if you want to press him, good luck -- because if you miss him at the line of scrimmage, you might as well send the PAT defense on because you will not catch him. There are a couple of things that bother me about him -- his pure hands and size. As for size, there are guys like Ginn who have been great pros: Marvin Harrison and Steve Smith. Neither of these guys made a living in college going over the middle. This is a pick that is getting criticized by many, but you won't hear defensive coordinators who have to defense Ginn criticize him. He is also can impact the game as a return man.
Frank Coyle wrote:Ted Ginn - Impresses in April Sprint Workout Ginn's Yearbook Scouting Report
Submitted by frank coyle on Thu, 04/12/2007 - 11:21am. NFL Draft Prospects
NFL.com Gil Brandt reported on Ted Ginn's brief workout at Ohio. St.
He did not run at the Combine or OSU's Pro Day -- worked out on campus before representatives of most of the NFL teams. He ran his 40s in 4.38, 4.44 and 4.45 seconds. He ran no shuttles and did no jumps, and because of his sore foot, stopped running routes after doing about 20 of them. Three head coaches were there: Scott Linehan (Rams), Marvin Lewis (Bengals) and Cam Cameron (Dolphins). Also there were Dolphins general manager Randy Mueller and Rams vice president for player personnel Tony Softli.
Actual Scouting Report in Draft Insiders' Yearbook
2. * Ted Ginn #7 - 5
DragicTime85 wrote:[Ric Bucher] has a tiny wiener and I can prove it.
