Dave- Te Thomas' Draft Analysis
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THE 2001
NFL DRAFT REPORT's LOOK AT THE MIDDLE LINEBACKER CROP
With more and more college teams using linebacker types on the defensive line, finding experienced linebackers in the draft crop has become increasingly difficult in the last few years. If your favorite team is looking to upgrade the middle linebacker spot, they are certain to be eyeing one of five blue chippers that reside here. Those teams that don't act early though, will find the talent pool quickly drying up after that group. With twenty-seven teams back using the 4-3 defense, finding an instinctive, intelligent middle linebacker is a must, as this position is generally regarded as the heart of the defense. The middle linebacker has to be a take-charge type, one that will call the defensive assignments while serving as the torpedo zeroing in on the ball. The MLB needs to be very adept at stuffing the run and using his hands like clubs to defeat blocks in order to get through the trash and to the ball. By the end of the game, the MLB will frequently be the team's leading tackler and having one with pass rushing/blitzing skills is imperative to making the big play that could turn the tide of the game. He generally feeds off his defensive tackles, quickly stepping up to fill the rush lanes while also showing proficient pass drop ability in the short area. This position is usually filled with those that handle the run on the series' first two plays, only to be removed on third down when the team puts an extra defensive back on the field in the nickel package. The leader of this year's draft crop is Georgia's Kendrell Bell, a high-motor type who has been a dominant force for the Bulldogs after joining the team two years ago from the junior college ranks. He could be challenged for the top berth by Miami's Dan Morgan, regarded as the best linebacker in this draft, but more and more teams are convinced that Morgan's explosiveness and quickness may be better suited for the outside, where he can wreak havoc coming off the edge. Another junior college product, Oklahoma's Torrance Marshall, came into his own as a senior, teaming with Rocky Calmus to lead the Sooners to the national title, as the defense rose to the occasion in the season's second half when the offense began to stumble. Post-season action brought out the best in Western Illinois' Edgerton Hartwell, the winner of the Buck Buchanan Award, Division 1-AA's honor bestowed upon its best defensive player. Hartwell, originally a Wisconsin recruit, became the first player in 1-AA annals to lead the nation in tackles two consecutive years and ranks second all-time on the 1-AA record charts in career tackles, despite playing only three seasons at WIU. Suspended for several games due to improper dealings with a "loan advisor," Vanderbilt's Jamie Winborn should expect to hear his name called very early in the draft, despite struggling to regain his 1999 form when he returned to action last year. North Carolina's Brandon Spoon is deserving of first-day draft honors, but teams are still hesitant to put this guy in the top echelon here, due to serious injury problems that had some organizations regarding him as a possible medical risk. Nebraska's Carlos Polk was regarded as the best prospect at this position prior to the 2000 season, but much like the rest of the Huskers' defense, he failed to rise to the occasion in 2000, as Nebraska proved to have a very suspect defense. Walk-on Alex Lincoln could be a nice second round find. The run stuffing expert stepped up his play in 2000 and went from a non-prospect before the season to one that will probably hear his name called in the fifth round. After this group, all that is left is suspects, rather than prospects. Michigan State's T.J. Turner missed most of the 2000 campaign due to injuries and could be in line for a position change to defensive end at the pro level. Southern California's Zeke Moreno probably hurt his draft stock the most out of any player here due to terrible post-season all-star game performances. Colorado State's Rick Crowell came on strong as a senior, but it looks like he'll play outside linebacker in the pros, instead. Dan Morgan, Kendrell Bell and Torrance Marshall all have the quickness needed to move outside, if some team decides it wants more power at the strongside position. Texas A&M's Jason Glenn, coming off knee surgery, Penn State defensive end Justin Kurpeikis and North Dakota outside linebacker Ryan Goven are a trio of defenders that pro teams are considering as middle linebackers in the draft.
THE POSITION REPORT CARD… THE CREAM OF THE CROP Negatives…Gets caught up in the inside trash when he tries to overpower, rather than out-think his blockers...Not that polished in pass protection, showing hesitation trying to stay with his man...Needs to be more fluid in his hips in order to properly drop off in the zone...Very slow coming out of his backpedal and stands too upright in pass protection. CAREER NOTES…Despite playing only two seasons with the Bulldogs, he quickly established his presence on the field and in the locker room...Began his collegiate career at Middle Georgia before joining the Bulldogs as a junior...Even though he has only started 16 games, he finished his University of Georgia career with 153 tackles (95 solos), seven quarterback sacks and 10 stops behind the line of scrimmage...Also caused five fumbles and registered 14 quarterback pressures. REMINDS ME OF…New York Jets' Marvin Jones (before all the injuries). GAZING INTO THE CRYSTAL BALL…Impact player who could also make a great outside line- backer. Could be a perfect fit for the 49ers, as he shows excellent sideline range and could develop into a devastating tandem playing alongside Julian Peterson. THE BEST OF THE REST Negatives….Not very instinctive...Can be fooled by the play action...Won't use his strength to stack up the offensive linemen, preferring to lean in with his shoulders and forearms, rather than using his hands to disengage...Gets bounced around a lot inside due to his inability with his hands to defeat the blockers...Drops his head at times working in space, causing him to miss the tackle...Fails to recognize the ball quickly in his pass drops and is usually replaced in third down, nickel and dime packages...Late in his drop when switching off in the zone and lacks a feel for the ball in flight...Fails to create his own lane on the pass rush and is tentative when asked to blitz without a clear path. CAREER NOTES…Began his career at Kemper Military Academy in 1996, earning junior college All-American honors during his two years at the school...Was scheduled to join the Oklahoma football team in 1998, but academics forced him to spend the season at Miami-Dade Community College...Finally joined the Sooners in 1999, starting 21 regular season games...Finished his career with 196 tackles (133 solos), 12 quarterback sacks and 33 stops for losses of 101 yards... His 33 tackles behind the line of scrimmage ranks third on the school's career-record list for linebackers...Also had 13 pass deflections and a pair of interceptions during his time at Oklahoma. REMINDS ME OF…Tennessee's Randall Godfrey. GAZING INTO THE CRYSTAL BALL…Plays on instincts, but still needs to become a student of the game, as he can be caught out of position. He has great pass drop ability, showing a lot of Zach Thomas in that area. Look for him to be off the boards in the second round. THE MOST UNDERRATED Negatives…Sometimes gets caught up in the inside trash...Needs to show better knee bend when trying to contain the inside run…Hands are smaller than ideal, but compensates with consistent stun-&-jolt usage. CAREER NOTES…Began his collegiate career at the University of Wisconsin before transferring to Western Illinois...Became the third WIU player in the last four years to earn Buck Buchanan Award honors, given to the top defensive player in the NCAA Division 1-AA ranks...Despite playing only three years for the Leathernecks, he owns the school's career-records with 512 total tackles, 308 solo stops and registering at least ten tackles in 31 games, including his final 23 contests (played in a total of 37 games)…First player in NCAA Division 1-AA history to lead the nation in tackles two-straight years (1999-2000). REMINDS ME OF…Minnesota's Ed McDaniel. GAZING INTO THE CRSTAL BALL…Built in the same mold, like McDaniel, he could move outside due to his superb range and ease-of-motion ability. While rated equal to Marshall, he could end up being the best prospect at this position from this draft in a few years. He has too much game-changing ability to be just an everyday player. Look for him in Hawaii (Pro Bowl) in a few years. THE MOST OVERRATED Negatives...Lacks classic power you look for in a middle linebacker...His very thin lower frame lacks the leg drive to maintain position vs. the larger blockers...Gets bounced around quite a bit redirecting through traffic...Has to develop better hand usage in order to shed blocks, as he tends to let blockers attack his legs too much...Has good ease-of-motion ability, but lacks that explosive burst to knife through the trash into the backfield... Does not show fluid lateral agility to string plays wide...His hips appear too stiff turning out of his backpedal in man coverage...Does not always recognize the pass, biting on the quarterback's pumps and fakes...More of a body catcher, resulting in lost interception opportunities...Needs to dedicate more hours in the weight room to add needed power to his frame (lacks muscle definition). CAREER NOTES…Three-year starter who found a home at middle linebacker, but has also performed with flare when injuries forced the coaching staff to play him on the outside... Started 36 of 47 games that he's played in for the Trojans...Recorded 285 tackles with nine sacks and 31 stops for losses of 139 yards...Always around the ball, he is also one of the most opportunistic defenders in the game, returning three of four fumble recoveries for touchdowns in the last three seasons. REMINDS ME OF…ex-San Francisco 49er Winfred Tubbs. GAZING INTO THE CRYSTAL BALL..Just gets pushed around too much to convince me that he will ever be a starter. Like Tubbs, he will make a big play every game, but then give up a handful, also. Post-season performances really soured teams on this guy. THE SUPER SLEEPER CAREER NOTES…Three-year starter with the frame to add more bulk without a dropoff in quickness...Has been a terror for ball carriers as he stacked the line consistently from his strongside outside linebacker position...Played in 41 games, finishing his career with 195 tackles (47 solos) and six sacks. REMINDS ME OF…ex-New York Giant Corey Widmer. GAZING INTO THE CRYSTAL BALL…Collegiate outside linebacker who just doesn't seem to have the range to play there in the pros, but you have to love his intensity and ability to fill the rush lanes. Look for someone later in the draft to end up with a nice find. FIRST DAY DRAFT POSSIBILITIES Negatives...Has to do a better job of extending his arms working in tight quarters as he exposes his chest too much, allowing blockers to get their hands on his body to contain... Can get a little reckless in his pursuit, over-running the ball carriers as he lacks classic stop-&-go action... Looks stiff in the hips when he tries to get depth on his pass drops and appears very hesitant switching off in the zone...Susceptible to the quarter-back's pumps and fakes...Short size causes problems defending in-line when taking on multiple blockers, as they tend to bounce him around quite a bit. CAREER NOTES…Three-year starter who is regarded as one of the finest linebackers to ever play for the Commodores...Relentless in pursuit, Jamie is known for playing at a high intensity level...Started every game during his career, recording 377 tackles (236 solos), 16.5 quarterback sacks for minus 105 yards and 45 stops for losses of 198 yards. REMINDS ME OF…Jacksonville's T.J. Slaughter. GAZING INTO THE CRSTAL BALL…Left school a year too early, as he needed to get back into form after missing three games due to a suspension (never got untracked in 2000). He's a quality backer who will need time to digest the pro system, but he'll be starting by his second year. #44-THOMAS
"BRANDON" SPOON University of North Carolina Tar Heels 6:02.1-244 Negatives…Slow to shed blocks at the line, playing too high, resulting in him getting ridden wide...Gets turned around trying to shed blocks as he frequently exposes his chest to the hand punch...Lets the tight end release off the line too quickly and struggles in the open to stay tight with the receiver...Struggles when having to step up and fill the lanes in run support, preferring to make most of his hits away from the line...Stays too high coming out of his backpedal, allowing the receiver to get too much separation on crossing patterns...Slow to react to the pass, losing his man at times making the switch-off in the zone...Lacks effectiveness as a blitzer due to his inability to get low, causing blockers to lock on immediately in traffic...Poor hand usage could be the result of aftereffects from a torn biceps in 1999. CAREER NOTES…Emotional leader who was responsible for calling the defensive signals for the last three years...Became the first player in college history to be named to the Dick Butkus Award (given to the nation's top linebacker) Watch List four times...Made a promising return to the football field in 2000 after an injury-plagued 1999 campaign...Closed out his career with 372 tackles (211 solos), 26 quarterback pressures, 9.5 sacks for minus 77 yards and 31 stops for losses of 126 yards. REMINDS ME OF…Carolina's Dean Wells. GAZING INTO THE CRSTAL BALL…I just feel that this kid left his best football behind on the college football field. Sure, he made a bunch of tackles in 2000, but he also missed a bunch. His lack of range, especially in passing situations makes him a two-down backer, something that I wouldn't invest a first day draft pick on, but someone will. #13-CARLOS
POLK University of Nebraska Cornhuskers 6:01.6--250 Negatives…Tends to out-think himself at times, which leads him to take himself out of position in run support...His over-eagerness to shed blocks will cause him to get locked onto and ridden out on occasion...Needs to diagnose the in-line blocking schemes better, as he can be caught up in traffic...Inconsistent tackler because he tries to punish the opponent on every play, rather than wrapping and securing...Goes to the ground at times when he plays out of control...Slow to react to the pass, especially when dropping back in the zone...Has a tough time diagnosing the rush lanes, leaving him to rely on his strength to make tackles near the line. CAREER NOTES…Two-year starter who established a dominating presence in the middle for the Huskers...His physical style against the run and great sideline range allowed him to collect 226 tackles (93 solos) while starting 23 contests...Credited with 9.5 quarterback sacks, 23 stops behind the line of scrimmage and 35 pressures during his four-year career. REMINDS ME OF…Seattle's Levon Kirkland. GAZING INTO THE CRSTAL BALL…Another who will probably go in the draft's first day, but his inconsistencies as a tackler makes me wonder if he will ever develop. SECOND DAY DRAFT POSSIBILITIES Negatives…Lacks the bulk to get through the trash inside...Makes an effort as a blitzer, but is generally engulfed by the larger blockers...Very stiff in his hips and rigid in his move-ents when dropping back in pass coverage...Has had problems latching onto the ball (poor hand technique)... His inability to plant and drive makes him a liability in isolated pass plays...Has functional strength to fill the lanes, but lacks overall technique, power and consistency in this area. CAREER NOTES…Joined the team
as a redshirt walk-on in 1998 after two years at Mississippi College...Earned
a scholarship in 1999 and manned the middle linebacker position ever
since... Collected 169 tackles (95 solos) with 11 stops behind the line
of scrimmage in 23 starting assignments for the Tigers. REMINDS ME OF…Tampa
Bay's Jamie Duncan. GAZING INTO THE CRSTAL BALL…Self-made player who
has incredible closing speed chasing down the ball carriers, but a few
teams will shy away from him because of his size. New England has been
keeping tabs on him as a possible target to groom behind oft-injured
Ted Johnson in the mid-rounds. Negatives…Does not display the crunching power needed to step up and fill the holes in the middle...Can be ridden out by the more physical blockers...Looks like he hesitates, at times, coming off the snap, lacking that explosive initial step...Has a very hard time trying to stack up the inside ground game due to a lack of overall power...Needs to improve his hand usage, as he has problems keeping blockers from attacking low...Over-pursues the plays at times and rarely punishes the ball carrier that comes into his area...Lack of hip flexibility prevents him from effectively dropping off in space...Takes too long to diagnose the plays. CAREER NOTES…Former outside linebacker who moved inside during his junior campaign... Special teams standout...Appeared in 45 games during his Notre Dame career, starting 25 contests...Collected 207 tackles (133 solos) with nine sacks for minus 63 yards and 23 stops for losses of 69 yards during his four years in a Fighting Irish uniform. REMIND ME OF…New Orleans' Darrin Smith. GAZING INTO THE CRYSTAL BALL…This kid's versatility will see him drafted higher than his stock dictates. He's starting to come into his own, especially as a playmaker, but still needs to gain more confidence in his raw ability. #49-MATT
SMITH University of Oregon Ducks 6:03.3-251 Negatives...Lack of quickness (5.03 in the 40-yard dash) is his major liability...Very inconsistent in his attempts to shed blocks, letting the opponent rise and get their hands into his chest too easily...Age is a concern, having spent several years in a failed attempt at a pro baseball career (will be 25 at the start of training camp)...Gets walled off by the quicker blockers and pinned back when trying to pursue upfield...Lacks quickness to handle receivers past the short area...Not an effective blitzer, due to lack of foot speed and his inability to avoid the trash in tight quarters. CAREER NOTES…Two-year starter at middle linebacker who returned to the gridiron after spending four seasons (1995-98) as a pitcher and outfielder in the Kansas City Royals organization...Originally signed with Stanford after graduating from high school before opting for a career on the baseball diamond...Has been the anchor for the Ducks' swarming defense the last two seasons, closing out his career with 190 tackles (119 solos), 2.5 quarterback sacks for minus 30 yards and 21 stops for losses of 67 yards...One of the better pass defenders in the country at his position, he boasts 15 pass break-ups and six interceptions for 153 yards in returns during his time with the Ducks. REMINDS ME OF…Buffalo's John Holocek. GAZING INTO THE CRYSTAL BALL…An instinctive overachiever whose biggest knock is a lack of speed. If a team is looking for a situational run stuffer type, this kidd will get the job done, but he won't look pretty doing it. #35-T.J.
TURNER Michigan State University Spartans 6:02.1-252 Negatives...Surgeries on both shoulders dictates a medical risk...May have a learning disability (that could explain his struggles grasping the play-book)...Very slow to diagnose and break down the plays...Has only functional strength when shedding and tends to get too high coming out of his backpedal to stay with the tight ends past the short area...Lacks lateral agility or change of direction skills to string plays wide...Needs to extend his arms more to prevent blockers from getting into his chest and locking on, as he does not use his hands well to disengage...Will strike and wrap as a tackler, but shows no explosion through his hits...Has only a marginal grasp for zone coverage, lacking the anticipation skills to quickly flah towards the ball...Ineffective blitzer whose poor hand usage allows blockers to quickly knock him off stride in tight quarters...Shows little hip flexibility and is very tight in his overall movements...Struggles in the class room and comes from an unstable family environment...Lacks gather and control ability when taking angles in pursuit. CAREER NOTES…Two-year starter whose senir campaign was cut short by shoulder problems... Steady performer who also excelled on special teams...Finished his career with 162 tackles (99 solos), four sacks for minus 19 yards and 13 stops for losses of 35 yards...Appeared in 38 games for the Spartans, earning 24 starting assignments. REMINDS ME OF…Tennessee's Frank Chamberlain. GAZING INTO THE CRYSTAL BALL…Like Chamberlain, he's a defensive end in a middle linebacker's body. His injuries are sure to scare off more than a few teams, but this is a guy that gets a look late in the draft, where gambles don'' hurt you so bad. He willl never be an every-down player, but could contribute as a reserve. #45-KRISTOPHER
"KRIS" MICHEAUX Baylor University Bears 6:00.1-262 Negatives…Lacks that sudden burst to explode into the backfield and collapse the pocket...Lacks pass coverage ability, lumbering to get into gear when having to drop off in the zone...Has to take better advantage of his hands, as he tends to prefer to forearm tackle rather than wrap the ball carrier...His "short arm" (keeps arms near his body) prevents him from getting a good push off the blocker when trying to shed...His feet seem to get tangled up underneath him when he has to play man coverage...Lacks stop-&-go action, generally overrunning the plays as he can not recover well in pursuit...Lacks the burst to stay with tight ends in the intermediate passing lanes...Does not anticipate the quarterback's moves well, biting on pumps and fakes...Lacks sustained speed, possibly due to very stiff hips. CAREER NOTES…Tough, durable four-year starter...Has been the anchor for the team's defense since his freshman year...Special teams standout who gives 110% effort on every play...Finished his career with 351 tackles, topped only by Ray Berry (380, 1983-86) and Mike Singletary (662, 1977-80) on the school's all-time record list...His 214 solo tackles rank behind Berry (231) and Singletary (351) in Baylor annals...Also delivered 23 stops behind the line of scrimmage for losses of 63 yards. REMINDS ME OF…Seattle's Levon Kirkland. GAZING INTO THE CRYSTAL BALL…When you have a big guy with speed like this, you toss him out on the field in running situations and let him crash into everything that he sees. His "bull in a china shop" attitude is bound to bring you some big plays. OTHERS TO WATCH OUT FOR Negatives...Does not make proper reads and seems a little too slow when trying to diagnose the plays...Undersized, which causes problems when engaging the bigger blockers as he strugglesd to hold and control at the point of attack...Needs to develop better hand usage, as he needs to try and prevent blockers from attacking his feet...Gets over-aggressive at times, over-pursuing the plays...His limited ball anticipation skills makes him a marginal man coverage defender...Shows stiff hips and poor flexibility in his pass drops...Gets a little out of control with his body when attempting to change direction...Does not have a good feel for his assignment working the zone. CAREER NOTES…Aggressive tackler who moves into the starting lineup late in his freshman year...Stars at inside linebacker, but has been used in a variety of other positions (weakside and strongside outside linebacker and Rush defensive end) during his time as a Rocket...Finished his career with 301 tackles (179 solos), 24 quarterback sacks for minus 151 yards and 40 stops for losses of 188 yards. #28-NOEL
ELLIS Tulane University Green Wave 6:01.0-251 Negatives…Very inconsistent in his reads and seems very tentative to step up and fill the holes... Has problems getting off blocks, possessing no spin moves...Overpursues the play on a regular basis and does not have the body control to recover from those mistakes...Tries to crash into ball carriers, rather than securing them with the wrapup tackle...Very stiff moving back in pass coverage, showing little hip swerve...Better in the zone than man coverage due to his rigid movements...Hands are very questionable, especially when he has to use them to escape low blocks...Easily fooled and "swallowed" inside by the blockers, showing no escape-ability when trying to get through traffic...Arrested in the off-season for passing counterfeit money and was suspended from the team until charges were dropped (authorities reserve the right to re-open the investigation)...Has a history of shoulder problems. CAREER NOTES…Began his career as a strong safety, moving to outside linebacker while on medical redshirt in 1997...Two-year starter (23 starts) who finished his career with 258 tackles, nine quarterback sacks and 28 stops behind the line of scrimmage. #48-KAMAL
SHAKIR University of Memphis Tigers 6:00.7-234 Negatives…Slow to react to plays directed straight at him...Needs to show better hand usage as he tends to get tied up too often by the blockers...Struggles at times getting into gear, lacking that sustained speed and separation out of his cuts...Needs to spend time in the weight room to add needed power. CAREER NOTES…Started 39 of the 43 games he's played in for Memphis...Closed out his career with 416 tackles, ranking fourth on the school's all-time record list behind Danton Barto (473, 1990-93), Michael Thomas (454, 1977-80) and eric Fairs 9435, 1982-85)...Also made 30 stops behind the line of scrimmage, including 11 sacks. #38-CHRIS
NOFOAIGA University of Idaho Vandals 5:10.0-223 Negatives...Size poses a problem as he struggles to disengage from the larger blockers and tends to get bounced around quite a bit when working the inside traffic...Not really effective on the blitz as he gives up too much bulk to the bigger blockers...Looks a little stiff at times dropping off in the short area and needs to use his arm extension to prevent blockers from attempting to wall him off...Makes some key-&-read mistakes but generally will find his way towards the ball. CAREER NOTES…Emotional team leader who constantly plays at a "high motor" level...Began his career as an outside linebacker before shifting to the middle as a junior...Has started every game (39) that he has played in for the Vandals...Finished his career with 357 tackles (253 solos), 24 quarterback sacks for minus 125 yards and 41 stops for losses of 200 yards...Only Duke Garrett (360, 1990-94), Tom Hennessey (390, 1983-86), Jason Shelt (461, 1992-96) and Sam Merriman (519, 1979-82) had more tackles in a career for the Vandals...Holds the school's career-record with 151 yards gained on fumble returns...His 65 total tackles (for losses of 325 yards) behind the line of scrimmage (including sacks) rank third in school history behind Jeff Robinson (90, 1989-92) and Ryan Phillips (91, 1993-96)...His 24 sacks rank fifth on the Vandals' all-time record list. #43-KAUTAI
OLEVAO University of Utah Utes 6:01.6-267 Negatives...Needs to lose at least fifteen pounds...Extra weight causes him to struggle in outside run containment as he does not have the speed to recover...Gets walled off by the quicker blockers moving upfield...Can get sloppy making tackles, grabbing and lunging rather than playing under control to wrap...Sometimes has problems recognizing the underneath pass, biting on fakes...Does not have the natural hands needed to snatch the interception...Good medical is needed on his left knee (refused surgery after dislocating his patella last year). CAREER NOTES…Four-year starter who returned to the program in 1998 after spending two seasons on a church mission to Argentina...High intensity player whose motor is constantly going... Played in 44 games for the Utes, starting 37 contests...Recorded 240 tackles (112 solos) with 10.5 quarterback sacks for minus 72 yards and 26 stops for losses of 86 yards during his career. #52-EDDIE
JOHNSON University of Cincinnati Bearcats 5:10.1-237 Negatives...Athletic ability does not translate to the field due to a lack of overall football instincts...Struggles inside the box and has marginal ability to quickly diagnose the plays...Has problems tracking the ball carrier through the rush lanes...Loses most battles vs. double-team blocking due to improper arm extension to keep blockers out of his chest...Needs to develop a better feel for playing the zone, as he appears very hesitant dropping back in pass coverage... Despite his power, he has yet to show the true aggression that should be associated with it... Lacks the proper height to play the middle, but his speed could be beneficial on special teams... Will be 26 by the end of the 2001 football season. CAREER NOTES…Moved into the starting lineup at middle linebacker midway through his sophomore season...One of the fastest defenders in the collegiate game...Had 208 tackles (112 solos), six sacks for minus 36 yards and 17 stops for losses of 73 yards at Cincy.
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