Bjorn Werner first round pick (merge)

[ColtsLegacy]

I loveeeeeeeeeeeeeee itttttttttttt... Wanted him for years. Expect to hear the announcers tell you he's from Germany every single game.

 

Love it love it.

[LockeDown]

Christmas has come and nobody likes their presents.  Wahhh!

[Archer]

Is he an OLB for us, then?

[BlueCollarColts]

Is he an OLB for us, then?

Yea pass rushing OLB, who starts, him or Walden?

[CjMcGirt23]

Rhodes, Carradine, and Patterson on the bored... but I trust Grigson and Pags

[Mitch]

I LOVE this pick.

[HtownColt]

@gregrakestraw: Grigson: Really didn't want anything to do with trading down. Werner was who we wanted. After Minnesota made their pick, it was high fives.

@KBowenColts: Grigson on Werner's film: "He's the first guy off the ball every down. His closing speed is excellent on the film."

@KBowenColts: Grigson said that him and Pagano went down to Florida State to work Werner out. He can play both SAM and RUSH linebacker.

@KBowenColts: Pagano: "He's a dynamic pass rusher. We knew we needed to address that. He was the higheset rated player on the board at the time."

@KBowenColts: Pagano on Werner: "He's an outisde linebacker. He's an edge setter."

[FastStarts]

I love it as well.

[Mr. Blue]

Yea pass rushing OLB, who starts, him or Walden?

Hmm... that's a darn good question. I like the pick, although it seems no one in the chat does. But I think there's a 60-40 chance Werner starts over Walden.

[Indy005]

He can tackle and get to the quarterback. He has no slow down button on his motor

[unitaswestand]

Rated second rounder by who?  Mel Kiper?  Pro Football Weekly?   Those things are almost always wrong.  For all we know, he was rated much higher.  

 

I think he is a good pick.  Reminds me of Krugar

[oldunclemark]

    I'm guessing he wasn't on anyone's mock draft, huh?

[Luck_Is_Skilled]

I take it as Grigson going for substance as opposed to flash. As long as Werner can chase qb's like dogs chase mailmen, I'll be satisfied. Either this spells the end for Hughes or we are really deep now at OLB.

[oldunclemark]

@gregrakestraw: Grigson: Really didn't want anything to do with trading down. Werner was who we wanted. After Minnesota made their pick, it was high fives.

@KBowenColts: Grigson on Werner's film: "He's the first guy off the ball every down. His closing speed is excellent on the film."

@KBowenColts: Grigson said that him and Pagano went down to Florida State to work Werner out. He can play both SAM and RUSH linebacker.

@KBowenColts: Pagano: "He's a dynamic pass rusher. We knew we needed to address that. He was the higheset rated player on the board at the time."

@KBowenColts: Pagano on Werner: "He's an outisde linebacker. He's an edge setter."

Was he lower rated than Jerry Hughes?

[TMPHBITEU]

    I'm guessing he wasn't on anyone's mock draft, huh?

To be fair, most mocks had him going earlier than the Colts.

[BlueCollarColts]

Hmm... that's a darn good question. I like the pick, although it seems no one in the chat does. But I think there's a 60-40 chance Werner starts over Walden.

Yea, we got Toler, and Davis, with Butler in the slot, if Werner and Mathis can get pressure with Walden setting the edge, we can be a very good defense IMO

[Fx Stryker]

Who?

[GoBlue]

The scouting dept at National Football Post had him as the 5th best player in the draft. We got a player ladies and gentlemen.   http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/college_player_scouting_report.html&player=46676

[JWF]

Pick analysis says he's like Kruger. Not sure if that is good or bad. Seems pretty high pick for a Kruger

I dont see how he's like Kruger outside of skin color and they look somewhat similar in pads...which is probably what the analyst is basing their comparison off honestly if i had to guess.

Kruger had 3 and 7 sacks in his junior and senior year respectively...Werner had 13 last year alone.

Werner was an elite pass rusher the past two years. He is a much more natural pass rusher coming out of college than Kruger was.

[GoColts8818]

Pagano:  "He's a Dynamic pass rusher.  We Knew we needed to address that.  He was the highest rated player on the board at the time."

 

Remember the Colts board does not equal everyone here or ESPN's or the NFL Networks.

 

Before you slam them for it ask yourself who do you trust more Grigson and Pagano or Kiper a guy that had a thread a day ago who people were making fun of him?

[HtownColt]

He was a pre combine top 10 pick, I'm excited can't wait until tomorrow, long time to wait to bottom of round 3 though

[FastStarts]

I like how everyone already knows how he will be in the nfl! Sometimes it amazes me that some of you guys are not scouts for the colts since you can decide if a player can fit into our team before he's played a down.. GJ guys

[Iron Colt]

We drafted a dude named Bjorn?

Is this tennis?

Is this an ABBA reunion?

[Nobody]

I think he is a good pick. Reminds me of Krugar

Thats not a good comparison, IMO. Unflattering.

[BlueCollarColts]

Strange pick..

 

.....Never heard of him......2nd round grade

 

 

They must feel they know something no one else knows

Who gave him a 2nd round pick? NFL network gave him a first round and immediate starter grade

[Indy005]

Apparently at mid season of this past year he was Top 3 rated player in the entire country. If he can play the SAM AND the RUSH, we're set. The kid is not even 23 yet!

[Dustin]

Who?

Bjoern Werner.

[JWF]

Thats not a good comparison, IMO. Unflattering.

He is not really like Kruger as I mentioned above. Trust me ive seen Bjoern wreak havoc many a time watching FSU games and I remember Kruger when he came out of Utah.

Werner is a better player coming out of college than Kruger was.

[NewEra]

Might be a good replacement for Mathis also

[Dustin]

He doesn't seem athletic enough to play 34 OLB. A little too stiff.

[Archer]

Well, I knew I'd love whoever we pick, 'cause he's a Colt!  I like it - a little, so far - but I'm not upset.

[Mopar_Smith]

Looks like he's used to playing on the same side as Mathis most snaps. wander if they'll rotate.

[HtownColt]

He doesn't seem athletic enough to play 34 OLB. A little too stiff.

Grigson and Pagano worked him out at FSU and said he can play Sam and rush OLB for us. So I trust pagano's judgment on his defense

[Dustin]

Grigson and Pagano worked him out at FSU and said he can play Sam and rush OLB for us. So I trust pagano's judgment on his defense

So do I, but this was just my observation. I'll trust them though.

[Luckynumber12]

I can see him being starter after a few weeks and you will see hes gonna be a better pro football player then erik walden

[NewColtsFan]

Everyone sees the same thing differently....

 

While NFL.com says his motor runs hot and cold....   Scouts Inc on ESPN.com says his motor is non-stop.....

 

Here is his profile....    I think you'll like the vast majority of it.....

 

 

 

Overall Football Traits

Production 1 2010: (14/0) 20-6-3.5 2011: (13/13) 37-11-72012: (14/14) 42-18-13 Career: 17 PBU, 3 FF, 3 FR Height-Weight-Speed 3 Adequate height and bulk. Is well proportioned with a strong, sturdy frame. Top-end speed is average (4.83 in combine 40), as is his 10-yard split (1.71). Also right on the five-year combine average for DE arm length (33.2) and hand span (9.5). Durability 1 Had ankle injury playing soccer in high school but has been very durable throughout college career. Played all 41 games (27 starts) during three seasons at FSU. Intangibles 2 Born and raised in Berlin Germany. Originally played soccer growing up before suffering an ankle injury and switching to Football. A German exchange student that played just two years of high school football in Connecticut. Has a businesslike personality. Leads by example. Quiet, even-keeled and mature. Hard worker both on the field and in the weight room. Married to Denise Werner.

1 = EXCEPTIONAL2 = ABOVE AVERAGE3 = AVERAGE4 = BELOW AVERAGE5 = MARGINAL

Defensive End Specific Traits

Pass Rush Skills 2 First step quickness is above-average but not in the upper echelon level. However, excellent snap anticipation and consistently gets a quick jump. Is a speed-to-power rusher who does a very good job of getting under the offensive tackles' pads. Comes off the ball with good pad level and displays violent, quick and heavy hands to rock blockers back on their heels when converting speed-to-power. Shows very good core strength. While he lacks elite suddenness he shows good body control as a rusher. He can dip his inside shoulder and run a tight loop when gaining the edge on offensive tackles. Also flashes finishing strength in this area. Instincts are improving but still room for development in this area. Closing burst is above-average but not great. Relentless in pursuit. Versus the run 2 Comes off the ball with good pad level and natural leverage. Stout at the point of attack and can stack blockers and work down the line of scrimmage when having edge responsibility. Overall anchor is adequate but can continue to get stronger. Flashes ability to draw to stalemate working against double teams. Strong and heavy handed and uses them well in combat to shed blocks and redirect. Instincts are still developing in this area and will peek inside on occasion and leave the edge vulnerable. Lateral agility and closing burst are adequate providing him with good overall range. Strong tackler and flashes ability to deliver a heavy hit when able to line up ball carriers. Versatility 3 Best fit appears to be LDE in a base 4-3 scheme. Can line up as a 34 OLB but will have too many athletic limitations. If able to continue to add bulk to frame, he has enough length and natural strength to line up as an inside nickel/dime rusher from time-to-time. Instincts/Motor 1 Plays with a lunch pail mentality. Not a fiery or emotional player on the field but plays with a non-stop motor. Seems like he's on the field 95-percent of FSU's defensive plays in 2012, and he almost never slows down. Shows good fight at the point of attack and works to get off blocks. Consistently giving second effort on plays and chasing in pursuit.

[Jason_]

I'm guessing he wasn't on anyone's mock draft, huh?

He wasn't on mine because I didn't think we'd get a chance at him. I watched a ton of games in 2011 and started watching FSU to check out Rhodesbut Werner jumped out immediately. Guy can definitely be a game changer. Great pass rusher and good against the run.

Before the combine he was a top 5-10 pick. He has a bad workout and falls to us. We got a fantastic value IMO.

[JWF]

He doesn't seem athletic enough to play 34 OLB. A little too stiff.

Thats my only concern. I love the pick because he is a naturual pass rusher and we need more of them...but he may not be well suited to play in space which a 3-4 OLB will be asked to do at times.

We'll see. I think he will be very useful for us even if he's more of a situational guy at DE.

[Le Neon]

Not sure how I feel about him, but it says a lot that it only took about 30 seconds to make the pick.  Looks like he was the guy they targeted when there's no hesitation like that.

[HGRekks]

Young kid who played very well in his senior year and is still learning the game?

 

Sign me up.