Dominik Had First-Round Grade On Carimi
June 10th, 2013
This morning on SiriusXM NFL Radio, co-host of “The Blitz,” Jim Miller, the former Bears quarterback who is also a Bears analyst for Comcast SportsNet Chicago, claimed newly acquired Bucs offensive lineman Gabe Carimi was “damaged goods” coming out of Wisconsin. And that’s largely why he flamed out so quickly with the Bears, Miller said.
Freshly sheared Bucs rock star general manager Mark Dominik disputed that notion as he met with the Bucs pen and mic club this afternoon following the Bucs assistant coaches media day at One Buc Palace.
Dominik said that he and his staff graded out Carimi as a “late first-round” pick, “about where he was drafted,” Dominik said. Dominik waved off the label of damaged goods saying Carimi never missed a game with the Badgers.
Later, Dominik claimed Carimi, who started but two games at right tackle his rookie year due to a knee injury, suffered more from “rusty technique than lack of skill.”
Joe strongly believes that if anyone can turn around Carimi, it is the man who developed him into an Outland Trophy winner, current Bucs offensive line coach Bob Bostad.
June 10th, 2013 at 2:40 pm
Dominik said that he and his staff graded out Carimi as a “late first-round” pick.
I’m positive, “staff” meant Bob Bostad, and if Gabe isn’t damaged goods, who else could probably get the most out of him, other than his old college coach.
I wonder if Phil Emery actually reached out to Mark Dominik first…
June 10th, 2013 at 2:44 pm
Bostad — nor Schiano — was not on the Bucs staff at the time. Bostad was coaching at Wisconsin when Carimi was drafted.
June 10th, 2013 at 2:54 pm
Makes sense. If Dominik, Schiano and Bostad thought it was a lack of skill they would not have pulled the trigger on the trade. Obviously they see a lot of upside with this move that will allow good coaching to capitalize on.
June 10th, 2013 at 3:07 pm
Most had a second and third round grade on the guy. This explains alot why we have to buy pro-bowl caliber players, and why we have finished 4th, 3rd 4th and 4th in the division during the Pop-star’s reign of failure.
June 10th, 2013 at 3:13 pm
My bad, duh… This was before Schiano and Bostad. thanks, Joe.
*brainfart*
June 10th, 2013 at 3:14 pm
Who is most? And just what link do you have for this information? Joe is curious.
June 10th, 2013 at 3:29 pm
ask and yee shall receive
http://walterfootball.com/scoutingreport2011gcarimi.php
June 10th, 2013 at 3:30 pm
Definitely missed games in college. 3 to be exact. Injured his knee in 2008 against Ohio State.
After seeing what information was left out in the internet from that draft, his grades ranged from late 1st to 3rd round. All stated his prowess in the run game and lamented his struggles with pass protection. “waist bender” and “on the ground often” were themes.
June 10th, 2013 at 3:31 pm
@ the_buc_pesimist
Live a little man… it’s got to be bad for your heart to harbor such hate all your life. I couldn’t imagine living a miserable existence like you do. You’re living proof of the old adage “misery loves company.”
June 10th, 2013 at 3:33 pm
2011 Chicago Draft grades (Random Sampling) Pete Prisco B+
Adam Caplan Fox Sports: B, The Bleacher Report: A
A good safe move to see if the guy can improve with his college coach.
June 10th, 2013 at 3:48 pm
the_buc_realist
Except for Walterfootball, everybody else had Carimi graded out as a late 1st round to second round pick. Why do you insist on playing “devils advocate”?
June 10th, 2013 at 3:57 pm
Bostad had the unique opportunity to evaluate Carimi’s performance with the Bears….watching the Carimi tapes probably convinced Bostad that Carimi could greatly improve his technique.
The Wanstadt/Revis connection along with the Garrett/Ogletree relationship gives me some encouragement with these selections.
There really is very little difference between many of the player’s abilities. Some have obviously better talent but motivation from familiar/friendly coaches can make a huge difference with performance.
June 10th, 2013 at 4:17 pm
Worst case scenario, it’s a wasted 6th. I don’t fluff up Dominik, but, I don’t dog him just to dog him. Nothing wrong with this trade. I don’t like risking high level picks, but, it’s a 6th. Not a big deal.
He might be more of a guard though. But, if I trust anyone on this, it’s Bostad.
June 10th, 2013 at 4:26 pm
So Walterfootball= ‘most people’???? OOOOOOOOOOOKKKKKKKKK.
June 10th, 2013 at 4:51 pm
“The Sporting News Draft” mag had Carimi’s meriting ”late third-round consideration at best.”
June 10th, 2013 at 5:13 pm
Interesting Realist claims “most” but can only dig up a Walter Football link. How about some teams that graded him mid-round to fit your “most” narrative.
June 10th, 2013 at 7:04 pm
*crickets chirping
PS: I’m pumped for this move.
June 10th, 2013 at 7:13 pm
Walterfootball fluctuated between first and Second round- and thought highly of him. A first OR second round pick for a right tackle? That means this guy graded out as a long term NFL fixture. I remember watching a lil tape on him- I thought he would be a terrific Right tackle. Like all rookie linemen- just needed to add core strength, and improve leverage/technique.
I think he is a great pickup. He isn’t forced to start here. Gives him time to learn system and get to 100% physically. Then, I think we will have added a young talented piece to our OLine
Kudos again, Mr. Dominick. The Bears should have your number call blocked!! You seem to harvest players and picks out of their camp, like its some kind of Farmers Market!!
Well done again.
June 10th, 2013 at 7:13 pm
Ba ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
Did you seriously back up your “most” statement with a single link from Walter football???
Come on now lololol
June 10th, 2013 at 7:33 pm
My favorite part of the article is where the guy who wrote it that he gives credit to being most said “Trueblood is just a solid starter at right tackle for Tampa Bay”. Isn’t a 2 or 3rd round pick better than 6th rounder anyway? Dominic prefers to see how O-Linemen translate in the NFL level. I don’t think you will see higher Dom draft a O-Lineman before the 3rd very often. Dom was only drafted one OL as GM X.Fulton 2009 5th, before he was GM it was Zuttah ’08 3rd rd & Sears 2nd rd. ’07.
June 10th, 2013 at 9:36 pm
The Rock Star in a mini-portrait sample: ”Austin Seferian-Jenkins makes up for Tampa Bay passing on Rob Gronkowski, Jimmy Graham and Aaron Hernandez for the all-bust trio of Brian Price, Arrelious Benn and Myron Lewis in 2010. ” http://walterfootball.com/draft2014charlie.php
And Seattle wants to get Golden Tate the ball more in 2013.
June 10th, 2013 at 10:34 pm
Man Mike J I wish we would have known that those three guys would have a slew of injuries since none of them had injury histories in college (I totally don’t want to come to bat for Lewis but i guess…). Please tell me how your great power of hindsight works I would love to learn this super power.
June 10th, 2013 at 10:58 pm
It’s always ‘Dom’ who passed on these players. Forget the other 31 teams who passed on them too. Look, if GM’s were psychic like you pretend to be Mike J then none of them would miss on a pick. I think Dom has hit his fair share. This team is starting to look pretty impressive and a real threat to the NFC south for some years to come.
June 11th, 2013 at 12:07 am
this guy has noooooooo business scouting players. he would be a brilliant team president/administrator though big time.
June 11th, 2013 at 6:47 am
Realist: The great Mel Kiper ranked our newest OT as the 22nd best player at any position. Now, I’m not suggesting that Mr. Kiper should be confused with Mr. Wizard, but it a t least disputes your claim that “everybody” (except the Bears of course) thought he was a third rounder.