I'm not sure you are ready for this. I know I wasn't.
Here's a scouting report on Delby Lemieux, the graduating Dartmouth offensive lineman and NFL prospect . . . in Spanish.
With help from Google Translate, here's an approximation of what the transcript says:
Delby was a starting tackle for Dartmouth throughout his four years of college, spending the last three seasons at left tackle.He is a relatively light offensive lineman—especially by tackle standards. However, his impressive power—particularly in his lower body—stands out. He possesses a solid anchor and is capable of effortlessly moving opponents and creating effective running lanes in the ground game. This power, combined with excellent explosiveness, makes Delby a highly effective player when pulling or working up to the second level; consequently, he serves as a valuable asset in the running game. That said, he needs to improve his balance, as it is not uncommon to see him lose his footing while attempting a block.His reads are sound. One potential reason he frequently ends up off-balance lies in his hand technique and pad level, despite his initial contact being both strong and impactful. Both his hands and feet tend to become heavy, and he is prone to losing a block if the engagement is prolonged or if the defender executes a counter move. He sometimes plays too upright, leaving him vulnerable to being knocked off-balance by powerful opponents.In terms of pass protection, Delby has demonstrated a distinct lack of lateral agility, causing him to struggle significantly against fast, explosive pass rushers. Although he possesses long arms, he struggles to seal off the outside edge. Despite his relatively light frame—weighing in at just 280 pounds—he is not particularly flexible, allowing agile rushers to slip past him with ease. This factor, combined with his aforementioned proficiency in the running game, leads us to project him as a guard at the next level.Nevertheless—and despite his noted lack of lateral agility—Delby remains a reasonably competent pass protector; his long arms and wide base help him sustain blocks effectively. However, he will need to refine his technique and pad level to avoid facing unnecessary difficulties on the field.
The site posting this report describes itself en español as:
The best Spanish-language analyses of players from small universities. Searching for diamonds in the rough at universities outside the Power 5 conferences.
The site has dozens of other scouting reports, including one on Harvard grad Jacob Psyk, who finished up his eligibility as an edge rusher at UC Davis. (Video link)
Green Alert Take:Your mileage may vary with regard to the accuracy and value of the information provided by the "scout," but if nothing else, this exercise shows Google Translate can pretty helpful, even at making sense of sports jargon. ;-)
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EXTRA POINTThe mercury (silicon?) could rise to a balmy 61 degrees today and I'm giving serious consideration to trying to pull the VW camper out of its winter hibernation home in the garage today. I'm a little concerned about two things. First, whether or not it will start. And second, how many cute little tenants we had this year.
