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| Instant Analysis: CB Zack Bowman
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| John M. Crist BearReport.com | Apr 27, 2008 |
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With the 9th pick in Round 5, the Chicago Bears selected Nebraska cornerback Zack Bowman. According to Scout.com, Bowman is the No. 27 player available at his position. Here is a scouting report on Bowman with all the highlights you need to know about the newest Midway Monster. CB Zack Bowman – NebraskaThe numbers: 6-1, 197 pounds, 4.39 seconds in the 40-yard dash, 18 bench-press reps at 225 pounds, 30.5-inch vertical jump. The skinny: Bowman is flooded with athletic ability and ran an impressive 4.39 seconds in the 40-yard dash at the combine, but he's been riddled with injuries to both knees and has major health concerns coming into the league. He could be the ultimate boom-or-bust player, either finally staying on the field and exceeding expectations or never fully recovering from the hurts he suffered in college. The analysis: If you strictly look at the numbers, Bowman fits this defense very well because the Cover 2 is built for bigger and more physical corners. Ricky Manning Jr. could possibly be on his way out, as Bowman would be a less expensive option behind current reserves Trumaine McBride and Corey Graham.Want to see what 35-year veteran NFL talent evaluator Tom Marino has to say about Zack Bowman? Click Here to read his expert analysis. John Crist is the Publisher of Bear Report and a member of the Professional Football Writers of America. To read him every day, visit BearReport.com and become a Chicago Bears insider. Copyright © Scout.com and BearReport.com | |