Not a whole lot... Way too much about Brett Farve Announced the Turner/Clowney cuts for Green and Santonio Most interesting was about Joe McNight. He apparently has been used as DB on scout team and impressed Rex with enthusiasm, athleticism, and attitude..."he earned his shot". Expects Santonio to step right in with no propblem, although he joked that he wouldn't play him. Loves Greene and LT as ideal situation. No mention of Ellis' injury status.
I'm going to guess Rex has an eye for football talent and can tell from watching someone on the field as to how they would fit in the various positions. A couple of practice sessions at another position and he'd have a better idea yet. I dunno, just making shit up as I go here.
With McKnight it was easy because he was able to keep up with the defensive player carrying the ball he just dropped on the ground.
I don't think even Rex would be able to tell if a RB would make a good corner based off watching him run. McKnight came into USC as the best corner and receiver on the team they said. It must've been known that he's played corner before and has the skills. Rex's transcripts must be so misleading because he is sarcastic half the time in his press conferences.
By having a good scouting team. Here is his scouting report coming out of high school. http://www.joemcknight.org/ About Joe McKnight Evaluation: Joe McKnight is a potential difference maker regardless of which position he plays, and he has great football speed despite what his actual 40 time may indicate. He is a jack of all trades and reminds us a lot of a young Eric Metcalf. He possesses all the movement skills you want on defense as a corner or safety prospect, but he is such a playmaker with the ball in his hands that college coaches will be tempted to keep him on offense. Joe McKnight has excellent athletic ability, body control and change of direction. He shows great foot quickness, initial burst and lateral mobility. He has outstanding vision and can see the hole. He has excellent anticipation and judges where blocks are coming from in order to make the right cut. He wastes little time getting to the hole. McKnight is a zone, cut-back runner who has very good balance and does not go down with an arm tackle. Joe McKnight will make you miss and runs a lot bigger than his size. Joe McKnight is a tough runner who will lower his shoulder on contact. Joe McKnight always keeps his feet moving and will pick up the tough yards after contact. As a receiver, he has big-play ability and can take a short gain and turn it into a long one. Joe McKnight has the ability to beat man-to-man coverage with his quickness and explosiveness. Joe McKnight has outstanding hands and focus and will make plays in traffic. Extends and plucks effortlessly. He can change field position in a hurry as a punt and kick returner and is very decisive when he sees the seam. Joe McKnight is all over the place on defense and is a natural playmaker. Knows where the ball is going, keys on quarterbacks and shows great instincts and anticipation in pass coverage. Is a sound, reliable tackler but not a devastating hitter. Joe McKnight is as fast as he needs to be. Joe McKnight can accelerate on both sides of the ball and is a sparkplug at just about any spot he lines up at. High School Since USC played so many RBs, he asked coach Carrol several times to play corner, but as mentioned above they wanted him on offense. Just like B. Smith, he just wants to get on the field; can't fault him.
very interesting.....although with our stable of CBs I really dont see him jumpin into our defense. Rex actually said that we are pretty set at corner right now but maybe at some point he would play both ways. So who knows.
