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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

 

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

SB Nation

Pros

Tenacious, tremendous leader, unquestioned work ethic, does not miss tackles, smart

Cons

Smallish, injury prone, older than normal

CDS Draft

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.

Poll
Is Sean Lee worth a 3rd round pick?
Yes
124 votes
No
14 votes
In Gene We Trust
110 votes

248 votes | Poll has closed

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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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by TheTealDeal on Mar 11, 2010 4:17 PM EST reply actions  

whats wrong with russell allen?

i like BAP but i dont really think lb is a need pos

by jags2732 on Mar 11, 2010 5:34 PM EST reply actions  

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

by FRANKdubz on Mar 11, 2010 5:48 PM EST up reply actions  

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.

by Ewdtrey on Mar 11, 2010 6:32 PM EST up reply actions  

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

by FRANKdubz on Mar 11, 2010 8:07 PM EST up reply actions  

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…

by mattarne on Mar 12, 2010 9:14 AM EST up reply actions  

Well he did

Beat out Brian Iwuh, someone who has been pretty in his backup role.

by Ewdtrey on Mar 13, 2010 3:09 PM EST up reply actions  

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!

by viator on Mar 11, 2010 5:43 PM EST reply actions  

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!

by viator on Mar 11, 2010 6:27 PM EST up reply actions  

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.

by Ewdtrey on Mar 11, 2010 6:35 PM EST up reply actions  

Why?

What’s to fear…or to hide? Vic is blunt and unforgiving as a general rule. Why the reversal?

Vae Victis!

by viator on Mar 11, 2010 6:37 PM EST up reply actions  

Because its

only speculation, and therefore isn’t real reporting. Not to mention all the hate mail he’d start getting.

by Ewdtrey on Mar 11, 2010 7:03 PM EST up reply actions  

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!

by viator on Mar 11, 2010 7:48 PM EST up reply actions  

Maybe they gave him the bonus

as a way to entice him to resign at a cheaper price?

by JagsAlex87 on Mar 11, 2010 7:51 PM EST up reply actions  

Maybe

Except he hasn’t signed…anywhere as far as I can tell.

Vae Victis!

by viator on Mar 11, 2010 8:00 PM EST up reply actions  

Not yet

But that’s the closest thing that makes sense to me.

by JagsAlex87 on Mar 11, 2010 8:12 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah

I guess so.

Vae Victis!

by viator on Mar 12, 2010 7:31 AM EST up reply actions  

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”.

by pksiv on Mar 12, 2010 11:16 AM EST up reply actions  

definetly a 3 round pick if hes on the board.

by rhettchrystal on Mar 11, 2010 7:43 PM EST reply actions  

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  

seems good and we dont need a DT at the moment Henderson si getting old bhut hes fine for this moment pot roast is good too

by rhettchrystal on Mar 12, 2010 5:21 PM EST reply actions  

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