KristofLaw;181260 wrote:
Taylor Mays was wicked today… I for one am not surprised, just as how the Bengals D turned around once my boy Maualuga and the rest of that crazy USC D went. Whatever, I would be very happy to get Berry for sure, I think they’re both almost can’t miss prospects.
Ouch man.. not to rain on the Taylor Mays parade, but nobody has ever question his athletic ability being on an elite level. It really comes down to the fact that the game tape on him is really, really bad.
Again, the athletic ability in all areas is through the roof, but he is unquestionably a better athlete than football player. Bad angles, no ball skills, coverage, tackle technique, etc.
This scouting report sums it up pretty well.
http://www.walterfootball.com/scoutingreport2010tmays.php
Not that I don’t think he can’t end up being a good pro if he’s coached right and puts forth the effort, but he has a ton of work to do before he should be labeled a can’t miss prospect.