AJ DeMello stops by to give TFDS some reports and real-ish insights into the kinds of players the Raiders got in the 2012 draft.Tony Bergstrom, Utah Round 3 Strengths:-Has experience in ZBS, can line up at tackle but will move inside-He's an exceptional hand user, which helps feed his pancake addiction-Will kick your butt in a staring contest-Makes defensive tackles talk to the hand-Very good footwork (used to shine shoes)-Has an exceptional motor, can push people forward-Allowed no sacking of the quarterback in 2010, so he can be a boss (making someone his b****)
Weaknesses-Has short arms, but eats his vegetables-Isn't spectacular in one particular area, (but) his name is Tony-Sometimes struggles with speed, needs to overcome the habit-A little tall for a guard, but people like the way he hooks Bergstrom told the media, "If you come to my house, I'm usually sitting on a foam roller or something."Obviously, this guy is crazy inside. He'll be an asset for ...
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PLAYERS:
Tony Bergstrom,
Miles Burris,
Aaron Curry,
Jack Crawford,
Richard Seymour,
Juron Criner,
Jacoby Ford,
Carson Palmer,
Christo Bilukidi,
Jared Veldheer,
Nathan Stupar,
Hiram Eugene
TEAMS: Oakland Raiders, Penn State Nittany Lions, Georgia State Panthers, San Diego State Aztecs
TEAMS: Oakland Raiders, Penn State Nittany Lions, Georgia State Panthers, San Diego State Aztecs
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