2010 Scouting Report: Sean Lee, LB, Penn State
If you don't follow Michael C. Wright's twitter account, I suggest you do so right away. The golden nuggets with insight about the Jaguars plans are daily and they have definitely influenced the way I think about this year's draft. Namely, my belief that the Jaguars will be addressing the linebacker position in this year's draft. All of the following quotes came from Wright and are reflective of what people inside the Jaguars organization have told him:
"Jags are looking for a MLB. They want Buck (Daryl Smith) 2 stay outside. Ingram and Durant will battle 4 last spot." -March 6th
"They still want to add 2 LBs, DE (maybe 2), DT (whether through FA or draft)." - March 2nd
"Jags think their holes are at DE, LB and DT." - March 2nd
So clearly linebacker is a position that we should be keeping our eye on this April and more specifically, middle linebackers. One guy that Vic Ketchman reports Mark Duffner likes is Penn State linebacker Sean Lee.
Sean Lee is a fifth year senior from the NCAA program that produces NFL linebackers like none other. For a player to see the field at Penn State it usually means good things for their future, but if they're seeing the field their freshman year you know that player is something special. Lee saw the field in 7 games his freshman year and took over as the starting outside linebacker in his sophomore year, never giving the spot up. In a practice prior to the 2008 season, Lee tore his ACL and missed the entire season, electing to use a medical redshirt to give himself a second chance at his senior year.
Although an ankle injury held him out of 3 games in his senior season, Lee bounced back from the knee injury with a strong senior season, leading the Nittany Lion defense to be ranked 3rd in the nation in scoring defense.
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Sean Lee: By The Numbers
| Sean Lee | |||||
| Position 1: Inside Linebacker |
Height: 6'2 | ||||
| Position 2: Outside Linebacker |
Weight: 236 | ||||
| Class: Senior | Age: 23 | ||||
| Projected Round: 2nd-4th |
40time: 4.74 |
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2009 Second Team All Big 10
2005 Academic All Big 10
Stats Overview
Tackles
Interceptions
YEAR
TOT
SOLO
AST
SACK
FF
INT
YDS
TD
2005
11
6
5
0
0
0
0
0
2006
89
46
43
5
0
1
0
0
2007
138
54
84
3
3
1
0
0
2009
86
47
39
2
0
1
13
0
According to the Experts
Pros
Tenacious, tremendous leader, unquestioned work ethic, does not miss tackles, smart
Cons
Smallish, injury prone, older than normal
Pros
Sean Lee is a terrific person who has a real solid understanding of the game. He possesses unparalled instincts and leadership skills. He is rarely fooled on the field and his see-to-do is among the best in the game. He plays with good balance and is able to shed blocks effectively. He's solid in pursuit and can sift through the trash to get to the ballcarrier. He's a fundamentally sound tackler who rarely misses. He's a hard worker with a lunchpail mentality on the field. Is decent in pass coverage as long as he's able to keep the action in front of him. Will blitz from the edge and shows good burst and speed to get to the QB.
Cons
Lee's biggest question mark is his injury status. He didn't play as well in 2009 as he did in 2007, and suffered yet another injury on top of it all. When healthy, he's only an average athlete and doesn't show much in the way of quickness or change of direction ability. Might not have the size to hold up at SAM nor the speed to excel at the WILL, though he certainly has the intelligence and ability to play both. He's not going to wow anyone in workouts.
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Ask Vic-
Peter from Hazleton, PA
About your wish list, tell Gene, no, whisper in Gene’s ear Sean Lee, LB, Penn State. What do you think?
Vic: He knows.
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Driver of the "Cut Reggie Nelson" Bandwagon.
Winner of the 2010 Chad Pennington Award
whats wrong with russell allen?
i like BAP but i dont really think lb is a need pos
we need a little depth......
But, it looks like nobody wants Ingram. I wonder why nobody picked up Derrick Brooks last year………..I know he is old but, he was just coming off a pro bowl season.
frankDUBZ aka Frank Silba
"You have to stand for something, or you will fall for anything" - Me
He had a knee
injury that wasn’t getting better. Got Staph infection and it was setting him back more and more surgery after surgery.
that is unfortunate.....
he would have been a good leader
frankDUBZ aka Frank Silba
"You have to stand for something, or you will fall for anything" - Me
russel is a good find...
But he played because there was no one else… The more competitive the position battles get, the greater desire there will be to better ones craft…
I still feel we are still trying to find that guy to replace Mike Peterson… Daryl is a Hoss, but he needs talent around him to be successful…
That being said, Sean Lee would be fantastic in the 3rd…
Vic keeps touching on this subject:
Kevin from Los Angeles, CA
Could you explain why the Colts, or any team, would pay a player a roster bonus and then cut him?
Vic: Yeah, I could.
Does anyone have any idea what the hell he’s being so vague about? Or why?
Vae Victis!
Uh...
Well, its obvious to me. They’re being good sport. Honestly, I don’t feel that he should have been cut. Maybe its an apology?
by alwaysforgiven821 on Mar 11, 2010 5:53 PM EST up reply actions
What do you mean?
They’re being a good sport by paying him because they knew they would cut him? How can you use “obvious” and “maybe” within the same phrase? That’s not exactly exuding confidence in your explanation.
I figured he was the goat, it plays into Polian’s finger pointing. What I don’t get is why Vic is playing coy. If that’s obvious to you, lay it out for me.
Vae Victis!
I don't think
it’s supposed to be obvious. I think he’s giving hints so as the Colts fans can’t figure it out. Basically he’s calling Polian out, quietly.
Why?
What’s to fear…or to hide? Vic is blunt and unforgiving as a general rule. Why the reversal?
Vae Victis!
Because its
only speculation, and therefore isn’t real reporting. Not to mention all the hate mail he’d start getting.
I can't help but feel there's something deeper
Like there is something beyond the surface. As you said, it’s not meant to be obvious. Polian is sharp. This has an almost insidious feel. Maybe I’m over thinking it.
Vae Victis!
My thoughts are..
that Vic is alluding to the possibility that they promised him when he signed the contract that even if they released him, they’d pay the bonus. But they listed it as a roster bonus in the potential (at the time) uncapped year so it wouldn’t hit their cap in previous years.
The reason being listed now is that he failed a physical so it could also be some kind of injury settlement – “go quietly and we’ll give you this check”.
MY point is this
IF the Jaguars can trade back; and get a 2nd go for it. I think Gene will select a DE in the 3rd if he have just a 1st and the 3rd. So I think Lee will be a jaguar just if he is a; BAP b; Jags already have a DE in the draft.
I like the kid; and I have no problems with a possible selection of his. Great job!
Life without knowledge is death in disguise
by Zoltan from Budapest on Mar 12, 2010 2:48 AM EST reply actions

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