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The 2011 Supplemental Draft will be coming up in a few months and most people will be talking about whether or not they should gamble on Florida cornerback Janoris Jenkins. A first round talent with seventh round character issues, you know someone will take a chance on him. I want to talk about another player I have been intrigued with for a few years now. His name is Michael McAdoo.

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Michael McAdoo was a highly recruited basketball and football player out of Tennessee. He drew comparisons to Julius Peppers and like Peppers; he chose to play football at the University of North Carolina. He played in 11 games as a freshman, registering nine tackles, three tackles for losses and 2.5 sacks.

His sophomore year he was designated as a pass rushing specialist. He was responsible for 20 tackles, seven tackles for loss, and 1 sack. McAdoo was not a back-up. He was rotated in with 2011 1st round pick Robert Quinn and potential 2012 1st round picks, Quinton Coples and Donte Paige-Moss. The comparisons to Peppers kept coming with his 6 foot, 7-inch frame, athleticism, and great feet. He was named the Defensive MVP in the 2010 Spring Game on a defense that featured as many as 13 future NFL players.

Then, the wheels fell off. The NCAA hit Chapel Hill hard. In all, 12 players were suspended with some being ruled permanently ineligible. Most of these players were involved with agents and were receiving improper benefits. North Carolina has been tight-lipped about McAdoo’s suspension, but it is believed that it involved a tutor. McAdoo was ruled permanently ineligible and denied his appeal this past February. His options now are to play at a NAIA school or enter the 2011 Supplemental Draft.

McAdoo is an unproven commodity. He has shown glimpses but has yet to show he can be en effective, every down player. What he is though is an impressive athlete who merits the Julius Peppers comparisons that have followed him since high school. He has the frame to easily add 15 to 20 pounds without risking losing his quickness. Had he stayed out of trouble and saw the field in 2011 and 2012, he would have most likely been drafted in the first two rounds. He is raw and will need some coaching.

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As far as the Cowboys are concerned, they will have to decide on a few things. One, where is Victor Butler and Brandon Williams at in their development. Two, do they feel he can stand up and play Outside Linebacker in their 3-4 scheme. Last, are their character concerns and if there are, do the Cowboys feel they will impact McAdoo as a professional player. Jerry still has a great relationship with UNC Head Coach Butch Davis. If Davis is willing to sign off on the kid I would think that will be enough for the Cowboys. McAdoo has quick feet and athleticism, the transition to 3-4 OLB would not appear too difficult for him. He has already shown he can be an effective pass rusher. As far as Williams and Butler are concerned, Butler has shown glimpses of pass-rush ability and Williams was a favorite of former Head Coach Wade Phillips. Neither are a sure thing and what’s the saying about a 3-4 defense? You can never have enough pass rushers. I’d take a chance on him and bid a 3rd round pick in the upcoming Supplemental draft. We stole Josh Brent last year with a 7th even though our staff felt there was no way he’d be available. Someone is going to take a chance on Michael McAdoo and I’d be willing to gamble on finally getting DeMarcus Ware a true pass-rushing threat on the other side.
 
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Did you write this, cmd?

Good sales pitch. But unless you produced to a high level at some point in your college career, I'm not considering you until the later rounds.
 

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Did you write this, cmd?

Good sales pitch. But unless you produced to a high level at some point in your college career, I'm not considering you until the later rounds.

Yes, I wrote it. I'm looking for criticism so don't be afraid to point out any errors or make any suggestions.

I went into this thinking a 4th round pick but I've been talking to a buddy (non-source alert) who follows UNC as closely as I do USC, and he's convinced me that he is a 2nd round talent. I wish I knew how to take the highlight video I have of McAdoo and post it on here, but he definitely has some NFL level explosiveness.
 
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If he would require a 2nd round pick or even a 4th round pick in the supplemental draft, how exactly would we be "stealing" him?

For the record, I am strongly against using a pick in the top 3 rounds on such a developmental project. Even a 4th or 5th rounder is a tough pill to swallow.
 

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If he would require a 2nd round pick or even a 4th round pick in the supplemental draft, how exactly would we be "stealing" him?

For the record, I am strongly against using a pick in the top 3 rounds on such a developmental project. Even a 4th or 5th rounder is a tough pill to swallow.

The "stealing" aspect comes from my thoughts that had he played 2010 and 2011 he would have been a 1st rounder.
 

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Some numbers from the 2009 season...
Robert Quinn, 2011 1st rounder (14th overall) - 52 Tackles, 19 Tackles for Loss, 11 Sacks
Quinton Coples, projected Top 5 pick in the 2012 Draft - 22 Tackles, 6.5 Tackles for Loss, 5 Sacks
Donte Paige-Moss, projected 1st rounder in the 2012 Draft - 5 Tackles, 2 Sacks
Michael McAdoo - 20 Tackles, 7 Tackles for Loss, 1 Sack

As freshmen in 2008, McAdoo had 2.5 Sacks, Quinn had 2, and Coples had 1.5. (Paige-Moss is a year behind the other 3 players)

Sidenote - Had they not messed up with all of the NCAA violations how good would this defense have been? These 4 pass rushers, plus Marvin Austin, Tydreke Powell, Bruce Carter, Quinn Sturdivant, Zach Brown, Charles Brown, Kendric Burney, Da'Norris Searcy, and Deunta Williams.
 
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Compelling argument, cmd.

But alas, I remain unmoved. No more than a 6th round in the supplemental draft.

Potential, sure. But too raw, too long without game action, too much of a project.
 

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Compelling argument, cmd.

But alas, I remain unmoved. No more than a 6th round in the supplemental draft.

Potential, sure. But too raw, too long without game action, too much of a project.

If he enters the Supplemental Draft he will have missed the exact same time that Robert Quinn, Marvin Austin, and Greg Little all missed.

I agree he is a gamble but sometimes you have to take chances. If the Cowboys are even interested in him, I am sure they would talk to Butch, review the 2009 game tapes, as well as work him out.

The Supplemental Draft works a little bit different because you bid blindly. They dont go round by round, giving you the chance to know exactly what you are risking/spending on a player. If you want a player you have to put in a higher bid than other teams. If teams put in the same round pick then it goes to the team with the higher waiver priority.
 

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I don't know why those numbers really impress anyone. A supposed potential sack artist with 3.5 sacks in two years.

Mario Addison from Troy started one year and put up 10 sacks. He went undrafted.
 
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If he enters the Supplemental Draft he will have missed the exact same time that Robert Quinn, Marvin Austin, and Greg Little all missed.

I agree he is a gamble but sometimes you have to take chances. If the Cowboys are even interested in him, I am sure they would talk to Butch, review the 2009 game tapes, as well as work him out.

The Supplemental Draft works a little bit different because you bid blindly. They dont go round by round, giving you the chance to know exactly what you are risking/spending on a player. If you want a player you have to put in a higher bid than other teams. If teams put in the same round pick then it goes to the team with the higher waiver priority.

I get how the supplemental draft works. I still wouldn't reach for the kid based solely on potential.

Which is what you'd essentially be doing.
 

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I'd have to see some game film of him before giving my opinion...

As of right now, based on what CMD says, maybe a 6 or 7. Possibly a 5th if I could see a highlight film at least.

No higher than that though. I'd rather go into next year's draft with our picks. Shit, anymore you can trade that 3 or 4 for a good vet.
 

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I've never heard of him, but with that write up I'd sure take a chance on him...
 

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I would normally never want the Cowboys to use draft picks in the supp draft. That's even more of a projection usually than the regular April draft. But they stole Josh Brent last year. Even if the guy never develops into anything more than what he is now, that was a damn good scouting job and use of a 7th round pick.
 
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