Bombers add DB and OL

[Mike]

DB Johnny Adams from Michigan State and OL David Mims from Virginia Union

 

http://bluebombers.com/article/bombers-add-DB-and-OL

 

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers announce today the club has added International defensive back Johnny Adams and International offensive lineman David Mims.

 

Adams (5-11,  177, Michigan State,  June 9, 1989  in Akron, Ohio) started 39 of 54 games at Michigan State, finishing with 157 tackles and 11 interceptions. He was a three time All-Big Ten selection from 2010-2012 and is ranked fourth in school history in interception return yards (230). Adams recorded 11 interceptions during his time at Michigan State. He has spent time with the Texans, Colts, Raiders and Bills, seeing action with Buffalo in four games in 2013.

 

Mims  (6-8, 350, Virginia Union, May 18, 1988, Charlotte, North Carolina) was signed out of college by Kansas City, spent time on their practice roster and was activated in late November. He spent the 2013-2014 training camp in Baltimore with the Ravens, and then joined the Boston Brawlers of the FXFL in 2014.

 

[M.O.A.B.]

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Mims_%28offensive_tackle%29

[mbrg]

6'8", 350?  That's all?

 

Wake me when he's closer to 400.

 

 

 

6'8", 350.  What trucking company is bringing him to training camp?

[gbill2004]

Scouting reports from a couple years ago:

David Mims

OT, Virginia Union

6-foot-8, 331 pounds

Projection: Late rounds

Scouting Reports

A massive offensive tackle prospect who possesses a long, good-looking frame. Carries his weight well, isn't fat by any stretch and actually looks a bit thin throughout his upper half. Showcases impressive power at the point of attack in the run game and can absolutely dominate defenders at his level of competition at the point. Is a pretty good bender for his size and is really heavy handed; once he gets his paws on you the battle is over. Now, obviously he gets a bit upright and isn't real technically sound maintaining leverage and using proper hand placement, but the skill set is most definitely there.

Possesses above-average range for his size in pass protection. Showcases good coordination and balance when asked to mirror and again likes to get his hands on defenders and anchor. Doesn't exhibit much of a kick-slide and is really raw and upright with his footwork. But talking with sources the guy doesn't even have an offensive line coach at his school.

Impression: Physically the guy has the size, strength and athleticism to play in the league and is dripping with upside. Is going to take some time, but is an ideal later-round developmental guy who could really catch fire with some time.

Positives: Long arms with long well proportioned frame... Sets up reasonably well... Good punch... Solid lateral movement and slide... Good strength... Very solid anchor, can be difficult to move... Solid balance... Reasonably good run blocker... Generates good power... Can control opponent once locked on... Can get movement in the running game... Can get to the second level... Adequate flexibility and body controlling... Mean streak... Needs some coaching but has good upside at Right Tackle.

Negatives: His height makes it difficult for him to maintain good pad level... Gets too upright and defenders can get underneath him... Pumps his arms and looks a little awkward backing off the line... Hands get too high and wide... Kick slide needs work, choppy footwork... Doesn't redirect especially well.

This one is on Virginia Union offensive tackle David Mims, who has the size and strength to do things in the NFL. Of course, the difficulty in scouting players from very small schools is in isolating skill sets and setting aside the fact that their competition is rarely top-notch. In addition, position coaches are often pulling double- or triple-duty, which means that these players aren't always up on the fine points of their positions. Mims has some of these issues, but he should be intriguing to many teams looking to stock the right side offensive line with a project power tackle.

6-foot-8, 331 pounds -- 40 Yrd Dash: 5.32/20 Yrd Dash: 3.07/10 Yrd Dash: 1.90/225 Lb. Bench Reps: 29/Vertical Jump: 26/Broad Jump: 08'06"/20 Yrd Shuttle: 4.80/3-Cone Drill: 8.10

(All Pro Day — no combine)

Pass blocking: Keeps his feet active and his head on a swivel out of the stance. Good kick-step and dropback; has the feet and agility for this to be more of a strength than it is.Tends to stab and push at smaller, overmatched pass rushers instead of getting his hands on the defender and taking him back through the arc. When he does face a speed rusher with a decent turn-and-go, Mims is not always quick enough to set the edge all the way through, and he will lose sacks and pressures on the back half of the pocket.

When blocking wide, can get beaten on inside moves; doesn't always have the quickness to recover from an initial stance concept. Tends to shove his first blocker out of the way in an almost comical "college vs. high school" way and doesn't always play to the whistle as a result. Gets his arms out and avoids defenders getting into his body.

Run blocking: Keeps a good pop off the snap and is generally looking to block another defender as he's already engaging one — this is another mechanical byproduct of the fact that he simply physically overwhelms his competition. Not challenged nearly enough from a power perspective to know what will happen in the NFL when he's facing people as strong as he is or stronger.

Plays high off the snap and will lose leverage battles until he learns to explode lower. Doesn't always persist to set the edge on longer plays from cutback or misdirection runs. Doesn't always play with optimal awareness — tends to lock on to his target and seems oblivious to defenders shooting right by him, though this could very easily be the product of the blockers around him.

Pulling/Trapping: Not really asked to pull; was more a stationary blocker. Has sufficient lateral movement ability to make short tackle pulls if properly coached.

Initial quickness: Comes out of his (three-point) stance reasonably quickly for his size and has a good, wide base. Takes too long to get up to speed, though — he tends to be logey with his first few steps.

Downfield: Slightly faster when he is asked to hit the second level; Mims moves through the line aggressively and hits the target accurately.

Intangibles: No known character or injury concerns. Performed at his pro day at 331 pounds after playing at around 350 pounds most of his career. Several NFL teams showed pre-draft interest in Mims, but he is very much a "raw clay" prospect — he needs a lot of coaching starting from the base attributes needed to succeed in the NFL. Optimally a right tackle at the next level, Mims intrigues with his size and athletic potential, but he's very much a work in progress.

Pro comparison: Stephon Heyer, Washington Redskins

[Atomic]

6'8", 350?  That's all?

 

Wake me when he's closer to 400.

 

 

 

6'8", 350.  What trucking company is bringing him to training camp?

 

Two jokes?  You have to choose just one.

[bearpants]

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Mims_%28offensive_tackle%29

 

 

Scouting reports from a couple years ago:

 Carries his weight well, isn't fat by any stretch and actually looks a bit thin throughout his upper half. 

 

 

I'm not so sure how accurate this scouting report is...

[mbrg]

 

6'8", 350?  That's all?

 

Wake me when he's closer to 400.

 

 

 

6'8", 350.  What trucking company is bringing him to training camp?

 

Two jokes?  You have to choose just one.

 

 

It's Friday.

[pigseye]

You'd think the NFL would be all over a man that size......must be extremely raw.

[Stickem]

You'd think the NFL would be all over a man that size......must be extremely raw.

All over him in a BIG way. Wonder if he comes with his own food truck.