Lions Claim Marko Mitchell
by Sean Yuille on May 5, 2010 11:47 AM EDT
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PrintThe Lions have claimed wide receiver Marko Mitchell, who was waived by the Redskins earlier this week. Mitchell was a seventh-round draft pick a year ago after finishing up a very good career at Nevada. He was born in Port Huron and went to high school in Alabama before eventually ending up at Nevada following a couple stints at community colleges.
Mitchell played in 10 games with the Redskins last year and only had 4 catches for 32 yards. Still, based on what I've read, he showed some potential thanks mainly to his combination of size and speed. This is what his NFL Draft profile said, for example:
The Mesa (Ariz.) Community College transfer has developed into one of the country's most feared big-play threats. He's had similar production in his first two years, leading the Wolfpack in receptions (53 in 2007, 61 in 2008), receiving yards (1,129, 1,141) and receiving touchdowns (eight, ten). He ranked second in the nation averaging 21.3 yards per catch as a junior, but finally made first team All-WAC this season. Those outstanding numbers are boosted by Nevada's unique "pistol" offense, but his rare combination of height and straight-line speed makes him a difficult matchup for any cornerback. Had an arm span of 34 1/2 inches and a hand span of 10 1/4 inches at the combine.
Mitchell will compete for a spot on the roster, but more than anything he will be good for the Lions' cornerbacks to practice against due to his size. Lining up against a 6'4" receiver is no easy task, but that is what Mitchell brings to the table.
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He's better than
the two bozos we had last year that couldn’t catch or return kicks. You never know, he may impress and make the team.
"A child of five would understand this. Send someone to fetch a child of five." ~Groucho Marx
not bad.
looks like he could have some potential. hopefully hes a keeper
Blair White?
If we needed depth at WR, why didn’t we make a play at White or draft him? I know there’s no going back and White is with Indy, but i’m just looking for some logic in this move as opposed to selecting or offering a FA contract to a player I and many would consider to be very talented (I may have just answered my own question).
I agree...
….Blair White will be a great pro with someone.
by BennieBladesFan on May 5, 2010 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Indianapolis
The Colts snapped him up right after the draft.
Two thirds of the Earth is covered by water. The rest is covered by Eric Berry.
Honorary Driver of the Kyle Wilson Bus.....where's the exit ramp from Jersey?
The 313 Missile Squadron: Delmas, (Aaron) Berry, Wilson....err, (Jack) Williams, Houston......seek and destroy!
Blair White reminds me of Austin Collie
Two thirds of the Earth is covered by water. The rest is covered by Eric Berry.
Honorary Driver of the Kyle Wilson Bus.....where's the exit ramp from Jersey?
The 313 Missile Squadron: Delmas, (Aaron) Berry, Wilson....err, (Jack) Williams, Houston......seek and destroy!
I like this pickup....
…Saw him play a couple games last year….He has a shot to make the team for sure.
Worst case, it's a couple of months work for...
… him and our cornerbacks. Might be practice squad material too. Regardless, another minor over all upgrade in the TEAM concept.
" I must be crazy to be in a loony bin like this. " " What are you doin' here? You oughta be out in a convertible bird-doggin' chicks and bangin' beaver. " " Medication time. Medication time. " ( One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest - 1975 )
Going Tall
Mayhew is building a team to exploit a weakness in NFL corners.
For whatever reason, most NFL corners are under 6 feet tall. The tallest are 6’1". The lions now have three starters Calvin, Pettigrew, Scheffler who can catch the ball. All are 6’5". Mitchell is 6’4", but obviously not yet a starter.
Look for Stafford to be throwing lots of jump balls up this year.
Taller CB's tend not to be as agile or flexible, especially in the hips
CB’s need to backpedal and flip their hips to turn and run with a receiver. They also need scatback-type agility to react and adjust to the receiver’s moves and stay with their man. It’s harder for a bigger man to scramble around like a waterbug, because of those long gangly limbs. Many taller CB’s tend to be stiff in the hips.
Taller WR’s (like fast RB’s vs. LB’s) have good mismatch potential against a defense, especially if they’ve got some speed too. And Taller WR’s don’t need as much agility as CB’s. They can get by on straight-line speed, size, jumping ability, and catching.
Two thirds of the Earth is covered by water. The rest is covered by Eric Berry.
Honorary Driver of the Kyle Wilson Bus.....where's the exit ramp from Jersey?
The 313 Missile Squadron: Delmas, (Aaron) Berry, Wilson....err, (Jack) Williams, Houston......seek and destroy!
Nice size, let's see how he goes...
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