Bears Day 2: Adding Depth, Mixing Offense/Defense

Posted by Eric Cook on April 27th, 2008 filed in Bear Insight, Cook's Corner, Draft, Main

The Bears first pick of day two (70) is Earl Bennett a 6′0″ 209 lb Wide receiver out of Vanderbilt.

Here is a scouting report from NFL.com:

“Well-built athlete for the position. … Good overall musculature with a proportionate build throughout. … Good initial quickness off the snap. … Good burst in and out of his routes. … Smart receiver who varies his speed and use head and shoulder fakes to help create separation from defenders — even those with more natural athleticism. … Secure hands for the reception and will body-catch, when needed, if he anticipates a big hit. … Not afraid to go over the middle. … Good vision, acceleration, and strength in fighting through tackles to generate positive RAC yardage.

The second pick in round 3(90) is Marcus Harrison a 6′3″ Defensive Tackle out of Arkansas.

Scouting analysis from NFL.COM : “Has a thick chest, big back and wide waist and hips…More of a two-gap type who needs to play with better consistency, as he showed in the past that he is capable of defeating blocks and clogging rush lanes…Marginal pass rusher, but does have enough speed to move along and make plays at the line of scrimmage…Shows adequate quickness and agility coming out of his stance. Has had left knee injuries that warrant further medical evaluation…His 2007 summer arrest needs to be resolved before a team can invest a draft pick in him…Did a good job rehabilitating from his 2007 knee injury, but the former coaching staff felt that he needed to be monitored. ”

The First Pick round 4 is Craig Steltz a 6′1″ 210 Safety out of LSU.

NFL>COM ANALYSIS: “Has a well-built frame with good muscle tone, a thick back and chest and tapered thighs and calves, but does not play to his weight-room strength…Best playing in the shallow zone in sub packages as he has the natural hands (small, but sure) to look the ball in cleanly outside his frame…Shows adequate ball skills and leaping ability, but gets to most throws with good positioning and timing instead…Plays the game with good intensity and is a good vocal leader in the huddle who works hard in the training room, and the coaches have to shut the lights out in order for him to leave”