Originally Posted by
El-Gonzo Jackson
Yeah, if Pratt is all about the $ and less about the work, definitely something to watch. But, I do like his game and think he is making himself $$ in the postseason all star games and such.
Burr-Kirven was a 7th round pick or FA in September. He wasn't invited to the Senior Bowl and thought of as a 4th-5th round pick. He looks like an undersized, all heart and all hustle guy. Doesn't look to take on blocks well inside or take great angles, so apparently not a lot of TFL's. I think he is a Patrick Bailey type special teamer and backup LB.
Hodge, I watched some tape and have the East-west Shrine game recorded. I would not spend a draft pick on Hodge. I think he is a FA and apparently by not getting a combine invite. Hodge stats at Buffalo pro day were 6'1-3/8", 234LBS, 4.95 and 5.00 40-yd dash and 29" vertical. I said that the tape of Hodge reminded me of a slower version of former Steeler ILB Earl Holmes, from Florida A&M. Holmes ran a 4.85 at the combine, so Hodge IMO isn't worth the time as they don't need a guy with less athleticism than Matakevich on the squad.