2012 NFL Draft Prospect Profile: Bobby Massie, OT, Mississippi
by Ed Valentine on Mar 1, 2012 5:00 PM EST
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Teams can't fill all oftheir needs in the first round of the NFL Draft. In fact, you can make an argument that being right with second- and third-round selections is as important -- maybe even more important -- when it comes to long-term success for any franchise.
With that in mind, let's use today's 2012 NFL Draft Prospect Profile to look at an impressive offensive tackle prospect who looks like a second or third round choice this April -- Bobby Massie of Mississippi.
Massie appears to be a right tackle prospect only as that is where he played exclusively at Mississippi, and scouting reports indicate that is where he should stay. As Giants fans know, it just so happens right tackle is a spot where the Giants could use a long-term answer.
Draft Countdown's Scott Wright called the NFL Scouting Combine a "coming out party" for Massie. Wright added that Massie "is a very intriguing prospect with an outstanding frame (6-6⅛, 316) and long arms. After an eye-opening performance in Indy those who have been touting Massie as a Top 100 talent should feel vindicated."
Here is part of the Draft Tek scouting report on Massie, which was written prior to his impressive work at the Combine:
"Quite the physical specimen and surprisingly light on his feet for a man his size ... Some scouts have Massie as a right tackle only or moving inside to guard, but with his athleticism (and a couple years of NFL coaching), he might have the potential to move over to the blind side. At the very least, as a 2nd or 3rd round choice, Massie could move into a starting position in a year."
Strengths
- Extremely athletic, strong and fast
- Natural bender and able to drive block
- Finishes blocks with a nasty demeanor
- Very quick off snap and positions body well
Weaknesses
- Needs to improve pass blocking techniques
- Defenders can get into his body
- Lateral kick could be improved for NFL speed rushers
CBS Sports says Massie is "clearly among the more gifted offensive tackles of this class and has a shot at earning a top 50 selection."
Bobby Massie Profile
Height: 6-foot-6
Weight: 316
School: Mississippi
40 time: 5.23
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Doug Martin, RB, Boise State
Emmanuel Acho, LB, Texas
Andre Branch, DE, Clemson
Peter Konz, C, Wisconsin
Dont'a Hightower, MLB, Alabama
Zebrie Sanders, OT, Florida State
Coby Fleener, TE, Stanford
Lamar Miller, RB, Miami
Zach Brown, OLB, North Carolina
Cordy Glenn, OG, Georgia
Mark Barron, S, Alabama
Dwayne Allen, TE, Clemson
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Whenever I see his name, I constantly think of Bobbi(blue).
And I’m like, that guy needs to be on our team.
He’s on my dream draft for a reason. Good blend of upside with some polish. Natural knee bender with decent size and strength. Could be a starting RT for us and doesn’t, IMO need too much more coaching. He’s moved past Mike Adams as my 3rd favorite RT in the draft (First being Riley Reiff and 2nd being Cordy Glenn). One of the rare times I, Rorschach, and ct17 all agree.
Dream Draft 1.0
1) Alshon Jeffrey, WR
2) Bobby Massie, OT
3) Casey Hayward, CB
4) Bernard Pierce, RB
5) Donte Paige-Moss, DE
6) Antonio Allen, SS
7) Rokevious Watkins, OG
by BigBlueIntervention on Mar 1, 2012 5:09 PM EST reply actions
Reiff is a RT?
The Reiff love fest on MTD confuses me now
World Series attitude, champagne bottle life, nothing every changes so tonight is like tomorrow night.
He's got short arms, but he's my top rated RT. A short-armed, but nastier version of Brian Bulaga. Probably not a
top 10 pick, but I’d take him in the 20’s.
Dream Draft 1.0
1) Alshon Jeffrey, WR
2) Bobby Massie, OT
3) Casey Hayward, CB
4) Bernard Pierce, RB
5) Donte Paige-Moss, DE
6) Antonio Allen, SS
7) Rokevious Watkins, OG
by BigBlueIntervention on Mar 1, 2012 7:34 PM EST up reply actions
I tried explaining that today
Aristotle had him at #4 as a LT. Like it or not, teams blackball tackles with short arms.
I also happen to disagree with most mocks because everyone is mocking RTs high. A RT to Miami is all over the place, including with Mayock. But no one has purposely drafted a RT in the Top 15 in a long, long time.
2012 NYG mock - 1: David Wilson RB, 2: Dwayne Allen TE, 3: A.J. Jenkins WR, 4: Justin Bethel CB, 5: Neiko Thorpe S, 6: Blake DeChristopher G/T, rest: BPA
brian bulaga
is short armed too
Win another SB...CHECK!
Prove all the naysayers wrong...CHECK!
Stock the team with a young, core group of studs...CHECK!
Damn it's good to be a fan of the NYG
Let's Go Giants!!!!
and Reiff is still a short armed Bulaga
Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows
Haha!!...I like this kid...Another one I've actually seen play...
"When I was a boy and I had no sense..I got my pecker caught in an electric fence..Well it curled my hair, tickled my balls and made me shit in my overalls..."
Haha!!..I'm fairly sure I can utter Bobby even when I'm drunk...hahaha...We need to get this guy!!
"When I was a boy and I had no sense..I got my pecker caught in an electric fence..Well it curled my hair, tickled my balls and made me shit in my overalls..."
Also, off topic, but as per Rotoworld
Free agent CB Justin Tryon (broken arm) is “completely healthy and has been for some time.”
The Giants have reportedly had “positive” discussions with his player reps on a new contract. Tryon has nickel or dime back potential if the Giants fail to re-sign Terrell Thomas or Aaron Ross.
TT, CWeb, Prince, Tryon. Not a bad platoon at all.
Dream Draft 1.0
1) Alshon Jeffrey, WR
2) Bobby Massie, OT
3) Casey Hayward, CB
4) Bernard Pierce, RB
5) Donte Paige-Moss, DE
6) Antonio Allen, SS
7) Rokevious Watkins, OG
by BigBlueIntervention on Mar 1, 2012 5:14 PM EST reply actions
I rather have TT or Ross. We know what we get with them. We do not know what tryon capabilities are in coverage.
"They got a big-mouthed coach, a big mouth and a big-bellied coach that talks too much and now it's finally time to shut up- Brandon Jacobs
I'd rather have TT and Tryon. Could do worse IF we lose both Ross and TT
Dream Draft 1.0
1) Alshon Jeffrey, WR
2) Bobby Massie, OT
3) Casey Hayward, CB
4) Bernard Pierce, RB
5) Donte Paige-Moss, DE
6) Antonio Allen, SS
7) Rokevious Watkins, OG
by BigBlueIntervention on Mar 1, 2012 5:28 PM EST up reply actions
tryon was good in indy, i dont think we can afford ross and thats ok
The 2011-2012 New York Giants are World Champions!
Tyron plays even after he is seriously hurt and he makes plays at that. And wanted to go back in the game.
Not that we want players to play too much hurt.
2007 Giants were 2007 Giants.
2011 NYG will have their own legacy.
Tryon played zone in Indy
And it’s that mental aspect that has been lacking in our secondary.
2012 NYG mock - 1: David Wilson RB, 2: Dwayne Allen TE, 3: A.J. Jenkins WR, 4: Justin Bethel CB, 5: Neiko Thorpe S, 6: Blake DeChristopher G/T, rest: BPA
I doubt we lose both
Especially TT if healthy and shows he is close to 90%. We all seem to bash Ross but he came to play this postseason and in SFran he brought the wood on some of those hits. With injuries and all but of course everyone now wants top CB money.
Tommy Boy twice in 4 years you still can't score more than 17 points. I guess when you dont have an illegal DVD of our defense it makes it much harder now don't it?
by NYG86-90-07-11 on Mar 2, 2012 9:39 AM EST up reply actions
indeed. Love that dude too
Dream Draft 1.0
1) Alshon Jeffrey, WR
2) Bobby Massie, OT
3) Casey Hayward, CB
4) Bernard Pierce, RB
5) Donte Paige-Moss, DE
6) Antonio Allen, SS
7) Rokevious Watkins, OG
by BigBlueIntervention on Mar 1, 2012 6:41 PM EST up reply actions
Very good news!!!
"When I was a boy and I had no sense..I got my pecker caught in an electric fence..Well it curled my hair, tickled my balls and made me shit in my overalls..."
No
the word “average” is used over and over again in all the scouting reports.
Not to change the subject but Eagles franchised DeSean Jackson.
Watch him not show up to camp
2012 NYG mock - 1: David Wilson RB, 2: Dwayne Allen TE, 3: A.J. Jenkins WR, 4: Justin Bethel CB, 5: Neiko Thorpe S, 6: Blake DeChristopher G/T, rest: BPA
I've never seen him play, but
I tend to like Ole Miss guys, you know they don’t get overwhelming talent, so their better players have to step up. He has the right build and athleticism from the combine.
If I knew what they thought of Brewr I’d be more sure. But I wouldn’t be upset with this guy at all. He falls under acquiring talent.
Eli is our King!
Guess who "personally made the decision NOT to join Giants" last year.
Hint: Rhymes with Flaxiblo Curress…NFL.com
"Everybody talks about a dynasty. OUR dynasty starts today." -Michael Strahan (before Super Bowl 42)
It makes it even more hilariously awesome that we won a ring.
Think of it this way. If we got Gloxico on our team, we probably would not have seen the emergence of Cruz. Without Cruz, we don’t make the playoffs. Without the playoffs, no superblow.
Thanks Plax! Please destroy the Eagles locker room. Thanks again!
Dream Draft 1.0
1) Alshon Jeffrey, WR
2) Bobby Massie, OT
3) Casey Hayward, CB
4) Bernard Pierce, RB
5) Donte Paige-Moss, DE
6) Antonio Allen, SS
7) Rokevious Watkins, OG
by BigBlueIntervention on Mar 1, 2012 6:42 PM EST up reply actions
Plax report to the Eagles so I cal Laugh and Laugh and Laugh and........
Why is Tom Quinn still here? I loves me some Coach Clawfin. NY Football Giants 2012 Super Bowl FN Champions!!!!!!
Once an idiot always an idiot..TC was cold to him???
What the hell did he expect? a hug and a kiss??…What a dope….Maybe him an Vick can start a joint Rooster Cockfighting ring…
"When I was a boy and I had no sense..I got my pecker caught in an electric fence..Well it curled my hair, tickled my balls and made me shit in my overalls..."
Plax and Vick
Two hood boys who just cant get past the whole I gotta represent yo! Grow up! be a man and not a thug and act professional. Ya know what I shouldnt really say that about Vick because beside the whining about getting hit. He has pretty much shut up. But Plax? this guy just dont stop. And if he dont put that damn hat or visor on straight Im gonna snap!
Tommy Boy twice in 4 years you still can't score more than 17 points. I guess when you dont have an illegal DVD of our defense it makes it much harder now don't it?
by NYG86-90-07-11 on Mar 2, 2012 9:43 AM EST up reply actions
I think the Giants didnot want Plax
He met with our coaches. i am sure we put a stop watch on him and we were disappointed.
by scarlet knight on Mar 1, 2012 9:49 PM EST up reply actions
Ole Miss
Archie, Eli and Ernie Accorsi approve
Yes and it is awesome!!!
"When I was a boy and I had no sense..I got my pecker caught in an electric fence..Well it curled my hair, tickled my balls and made me shit in my overalls..."
Can you do Foles next time?
As other QBs are sliding up the boards this guy doesn’t get any attention. He might slide from 1-2nd round to the 3rd-5th round. Don’t see any huge problems with this guy maybe his footwork it’s kinda like eli’s footwork at the start in his giant Career. Would love to grab this kid in the 4th round if he’s avalable
He's pretty good
I think he would be a excellent pick in the second round. If he falls lower than that, it would be grand larceny.
"It's not enough to want to succeed, I also need my enemies to fail."
sounds peachy
Why is Tom Quinn still here? I loves me some Coach Clawfin. NY Football Giants 2012 Super Bowl FN Champions!!!!!!
Pat Kirwan of CBS Sports says Giants are closing in on deal with TT
https://twitter.com/#!/PatKirwanCBS/statuses/175355330476253184
Very good news
There is no hope.... there is no future....there is only BLUE WALLS.
The 2012 Mets: Fortune cookie says come back in 2015
very very good news
Dream Draft 1.0
1) Alshon Jeffrey, WR
2) Bobby Massie, OT
3) Casey Hayward, CB
4) Bernard Pierce, RB
5) Donte Paige-Moss, DE
6) Antonio Allen, SS
7) Rokevious Watkins, OG
by BigBlueIntervention on Mar 1, 2012 7:34 PM EST up reply actions
very very very good news.
Alas, probably a bye bye for Aaron Ross. What was that weird hammer fist thing he did after making tackles?
You PLAY to WIN the GAME.
Dear Tebow, please let the Giants beat the Patriots.
by Simms-McConkey on Mar 1, 2012 7:48 PM EST up reply actions
Don't knock HammerTime.
I did it after every good defensive play we had hahaha.
Dream Draft 1.0
1) Alshon Jeffrey, WR
2) Bobby Massie, OT
3) Casey Hayward, CB
4) Bernard Pierce, RB
5) Donte Paige-Moss, DE
6) Antonio Allen, SS
7) Rokevious Watkins, OG
by BigBlueIntervention on Mar 1, 2012 7:50 PM EST up reply actions
just not clear what the gesture was
GIF IT
You PLAY to WIN the GAME.
Dear Tebow, please let the Giants beat the Patriots.
by Simms-McConkey on Mar 1, 2012 7:51 PM EST up reply actions
can't find a gif. But imagine you have a 5 foot weiner and you're trying to wank it with your right hand.
That’s the gist of how to do it.
Dream Draft 1.0
1) Alshon Jeffrey, WR
2) Bobby Massie, OT
3) Casey Hayward, CB
4) Bernard Pierce, RB
5) Donte Paige-Moss, DE
6) Antonio Allen, SS
7) Rokevious Watkins, OG
by BigBlueIntervention on Mar 1, 2012 8:03 PM EST up reply actions
That action has a name?
And Ross did that without getting penalized? Wouldn’t imagine the league would like that motion out there
Self-praise is for losers. Be a winner. Stand for something. Always have class, and be humble.
-John Madden
"Luck means a lot in football. Not having a good quarterback is bad luck." -Don Shula
"You just don't throw on Chase Blackburn.''
That is one way to score with a girl
I got a GIF for that!
Now is the time to prepare for the "one for the thumb!"
JR will trade UP in the draft...Take it to the bank!
Super Bowl 46, the magnificent blur
by Fester McDougal on Mar 1, 2012 9:35 PM EST up reply actions
A psychiatrist could have a field day with this
Guys celebrate an accident while ignoring the gal who has hurt her head.
Team Ghost: Manningham, Sintim, Beckum, Barden, JPP, Anvil, Ross
Bad catch...
"When I was a boy and I had no sense..I got my pecker caught in an electric fence..Well it curled my hair, tickled my balls and made me shit in my overalls..."
Yeah it's called "Grip it and Rip it"...
"When I was a boy and I had no sense..I got my pecker caught in an electric fence..Well it curled my hair, tickled my balls and made me shit in my overalls..."
Howard Stearn salute
Why is Tom Quinn still here? I loves me some Coach Clawfin. NY Football Giants 2012 Super Bowl FN Champions!!!!!!
Off topic, will post again elsewhere
You PLAY to WIN the GAME.
Dear Tebow, please let the Giants beat the Patriots.
by Simms-McConkey on Mar 1, 2012 7:48 PM EST reply actions 4 recs
HAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAAHAHAAHHAHAAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Why is Tom Quinn still here? I loves me some Coach Clawfin. NY Football Giants 2012 Super Bowl FN Champions!!!!!!
Holy shit!!!..Hahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!....Rec'd!!!!
"When I was a boy and I had no sense..I got my pecker caught in an electric fence..Well it curled my hair, tickled my balls and made me shit in my overalls..."
Not a well thought out plan
I got a GIF for that!
Now is the time to prepare for the "one for the thumb!"
JR will trade UP in the draft...Take it to the bank!
Super Bowl 46, the magnificent blur
by Fester McDougal on Mar 1, 2012 9:32 PM EST up reply actions
Hahaha!!!!
"When I was a boy and I had no sense..I got my pecker caught in an electric fence..Well it curled my hair, tickled my balls and made me shit in my overalls..."
This really makes me sad
Because that dog probably died or was seriously hurt.
Strikeouts are boring- Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic.
That is great!
I always said his punishment should have been him locked in a small room wearing a lady gaga beef shirt with 2 hungry pitbulls and tell him" Ok, Mike we all know you have mad skills if you can survey the mauling of these to ptibulls YOU ARE FREE TO GO!"
Tommy Boy twice in 4 years you still can't score more than 17 points. I guess when you dont have an illegal DVD of our defense it makes it much harder now don't it?
by NYG86-90-07-11 on Mar 2, 2012 10:02 AM EST up reply actions
You should try posting this on BGN
2012 NYG mock - 1: David Wilson RB, 2: Dwayne Allen TE, 3: A.J. Jenkins WR, 4: Justin Bethel CB, 5: Neiko Thorpe S, 6: Blake DeChristopher G/T, rest: BPA
banned
You PLAY to WIN the GAME.
Dear Tebow, please let the Giants beat the Patriots.
by Simms-McConkey on Mar 2, 2012 8:18 AM EST up reply actions
Hahaha!!!!...Banned???...hahaha!!!
"When I was a boy and I had no sense..I got my pecker caught in an electric fence..Well it curled my hair, tickled my balls and made me shit in my overalls..."
He's really good..I don't know much about many candidates but this guy I do...
I keep my mouth quiet when I don’t know about a player…but Massie is a very good prospect…I doubt he’ll reach 32 in the draft..but man if he does…That would make my day…He’s a lineman that Flaherty could have starting opening day…He only needs some pass blocking instruction, then boom..Perfect candidate for right tackle..He’s probably one of the only O-line prospects I see potentially an immediate impact…but again there are other players I have no clue about..That’s where I rely on you folks to enlighten me…But this guy is a freak of nature..
"When I was a boy and I had no sense..I got my pecker caught in an electric fence..Well it curled my hair, tickled my balls and made me shit in my overalls..."
Height-Weight-Speed 2 Average height in addition to slightly above average bulk and top-end speed.
Durability 1 Appeared in every game of collegiate career and ended on a 29-game starting streak.
Intangibles 2 The ability to provide for his mother played a role in his decision to declare for the draft. Sees football as a vehicle to change life for the better. Has improved diet since declaring for the draft.
1 = Exceptional2 = Above average3 = Average4 = Below average5 = Marginal
Offensive Tackle Specific Traits
Pass Protection 3 Above average upside in this area. Sets too high and gets knocked off balance by power rush but ability to recover from initial power surge and reset is excellent. Protects the edge well even though initial quickness is just average. Effective kick step and appears to have long arms on film. Upper body strength appears above average on film and flashes the ability to knock edge rushers off balance with punch though needs to be more consistent in delivering it. While can redirect once locked on can overset to the outside and get beat to the inside at the snap of the ball. Top-heavy and vulnerable to pull moves.
Run Blocking 3 Quick enough to get into position and drives legs. Footwork could be crisper but has lateral mobility and balance to develop into an effective zone blocker. Washes defenders down the line when extends arms but fails to lock out at times. Doesn’t generate enough surge as a drive blocker. Doesn’t deliver a violent initial punch or roll hips on contact. Plays high. Leans and spends a little too much time on the ground. Engulfs linebackers when he can reach them but angles are inconsistent and has some problems adjusting to moving targets in space.
Awareness 3 Keeps head up and locates assignments when asked to combo block up to the second level. Appears to make sound pre-snap reads and can be seen pointing out assignment on film. Picks up blitzes and line stunts when keeps head on a swivel but can over commit at the snap and get caught out of position.
Toughness 3 Appears to have a short memory and negative plays don’t snowball. Doesn’t back down in phone booth and effort is average but more of a positional blocker than a mauler. Doesn’t show enough of a mean streak and not a finisher.
Strikeouts are boring- Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls - it's more democratic.
I've been high on drafting Massie since I first heard of him
You give him a top notch O-Line coach like the Giants have and Massie can be on the line opening day. I’d jump at the chance to get a quality current/future RT since Mckenzie is gone and there really isn’t much options the Giants can go for outside of signing maybe Jared Gaither or move up and draft Cordy Glenn.
by IrishPride187 on Mar 2, 2012 12:08 AM EST via iPhone app reply actions
2nd rounder?
By the sounds of the reports, there’s a good chance Massie will still be available in the 2nd round or later, so hopefully we can draft someone else in the first round; I would take him if he’s still there when we use the 64th pick.
Massie vs Alabama
Here is a Video I made of Massie
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f20erbZ_L5U
Thanks
He is probably the top tackle I did not scout thoroughly. Watching that tape, he reminds me of Brewer. Big and athletic, needs to learn to bend and use his legs for power. In that video he’s always upright.
2012 NYG mock - 1: David Wilson RB, 2: Dwayne Allen TE, 3: A.J. Jenkins WR, 4: Justin Bethel CB, 5: Neiko Thorpe S, 6: Blake DeChristopher G/T, rest: BPA
by ct17 on Mar 2, 2012 9:32 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Offensive Line Needs
You have a MVP QB, talented WR’s and a RB whom needs younger linemen to get more breakaway runs in Bradshaw.
Solution is to get a few young, talented offensive linemen.
It is not a sexy pick however, if P.Konz is there at 32 we need to grab him.
In the second round we pick last and have to look at it as a early third round pick and take K.Zeitler to form a new young, talented interior line.
With everybody up on B.Massie then we grab him to or wait until the fourth round and grab A.Datko and or N.Potter.
With this new line we can get A.Bradshaw more touches and more breakaway runs instead of short runs.
Diehl/Konz/Zeitler/Massie-Datko-Potter is a good group to start with and Snee/Baas as backups in case of injury.
Way too many need picks
the Giants haven’t built themselves into a 2 time SB champion in the last 5 years doing what you just said, Dizzy. It don’t work like that.
Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows
Your Right
The problem is we have and old line and it is time to change now because of the talent.
A young talented line blocks and then runs down field to hit somebody again. A.Bradshaw will have some more breakaway runs next year if this happens.
Just watch I am pretty sure we will get three new talents for our line.
I'll watch and I'm sure that won't happen.
Last night, a comedian died in New York. Somebody knows why. Somebody knows
This is not a great Idea
4 line men in one draft Please no.
Why is Tom Quinn still here? I loves me some Coach Clawfin. NY Football Giants 2012 Super Bowl FN Champions!!!!!!
Your right
I think the Giants should try their best to get Cordy Glenn. Outside of that there are only 3 other guys I think the Giants should target: OG Brendon Washington, OT Bobby Massie, and T/G Ryan Miller (in the later rounds).
by IrishPride187 on Mar 3, 2012 4:18 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
O-Line help
If he’s there ya gotta take Konz.I suspect our right tackle is already on board._
by longsnapper on Mar 2, 2012 11:37 AM EST via Android app reply actions
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