[CBFF] Bears' 4th Rounder: OG Josh Beekman

[Jerry Madsen]

Hub had a moment of smug on the Score regarding this pick a few minutes ago:

"The Bears were absolutly shocked that he lasted until the 2nd day,
but they should have checked with us because we had him going in the
4th round."

Nice...

Jerry

On 4/29/07, Phil DeNomme <pdenomme at gmail.com> wrote:
> Love this pick.  I was hoping to snag him in the 3rd but this is even
> better.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: cbff-bounces at chicagobearsfanforum.com
> [mailto:cbff-bounces at chicagobearsfanforum.com] On Behalf Of Jerry Madsen
> Sent: Sunday, April 29, 2007 11:50 AM
> To: CBFF
> Subject: Re: [CBFF] Bears' 4th Rounder: OG Josh Beekman
>
> Opps.  Wasn't logged into my Insiders account.  Here's the rest of his
> profile...
>
> Jerry
>
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>
> Josh Beekman
> OG | (6'1", 313, 5.36) | BOSTON COLLEGE
>
> Scouts Grade: 75   Selected by: Chicago Bears
> Round: 4
> Pick (Overall): 31(130)
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> Strengths: Possesses excellent size. Is a thickly built mauling type
> of interior offensive lineman. Engulfs undersized defenders at the
> point of attack and can wear defenders down over the course of the
> game. Does a good job of locking onto the defender's frame, plays with
> a wide base and can sustain blocks. Takes good angles to blocks, plays
> under control in space and can get into position at the second level.
> Gets adequate knee bend in pass set and rarely gives ground to bull
> rushers. Shows good awareness, keeps head up and does an adequate job
> of picking up blitzes as well as line stunts. He has shown some
> versatility playing guard and center during his collegiate career.
>
> Weaknesses: Doesn't have an explosive first step, doesn't show great
> footwork and is going to have problems preventing penetration working
> against one-gap defenders. Foot-speed is lacking, has problems
> redirecting inside after starting outside and is vulnerable to double
> moves. Doesn't deliver a violent initial punch, doesn't roll hips into
> blocks and isn't going to knock defenders back. Lacks ideal range,
> doesn't cover downfield well and may need to shed some weight in order
> to gain some quickness. Ideal playing weight is under 320 pounds, but
> he has ballooned to 340 at points during his collegiate career.
>
> Overall: Beekman was redshirted in 2002. He saw action in all 13 games
> in 2003, was plugged into the starting lineup twice, and played on
> special teams registering two tackles. In 2004, Beekman took over as
> the starting right guard for the entire season (12 games). He once
> again started all 12 games at right guard in 2005. Beekman started all
> 13 games as a senior in 2006, 10 at guard and three at center.
> Beekman is a far better run blocker than he is a pass blocker but he
> has the size, strength, toughness and balance to develop into an
> every-down starting offensive guard in the NFL. He also showed some
> versatility playing center as a senior. Beekman projects as one of the
> top-five offensive guard prospects in this year's class and should
> come off the board no later than the third round.
>
>
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