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Texans | Moreland waived
Mon, 28 Aug 2006 16:28:04 -0700

HoustonTexans.com reports the Houston Texans waived CB Earthwind Moreland Monday, Aug. 28.

remember this guy? he was part of the morton trade years ago to ny

hagan714

Texans | Brisiel waived
Mon, 28 Aug 2006 16:21:52 -0700

HoustonTexans.com reports the Houston Texans waived OG Mike Brisiel Monday, Aug. 28.

Mike Brisiel OL Brisiel (6-4 7/8, 307) ran his 40s in 5.19 (with) and 5.29 (against). He also ran the short shuttle in 4.90 and the three-cone drill in 7.70. In addition, he had a 27-inch vertical jump, a 9-foot-3 broad jump and 21 bench presses. http://nfl.com/draft/analysis/indivi...orkouts#colost

thought he would be an interestin PS guy at draft time

hagan714

Bears | D. Slay waived
Mon, 28 Aug 2006 16:10:09 -0700

Larry Mayer, of ChicagoBears.com, reports Chicago Bears LB Dwayne Slay has been waived.
6'3" 216 4.8

Pros: HUGE hitter, a deadly tackler, great size, very athletic, can make plays, forces A LOT of fumbles.
Cons: Will miss tackles going for the big hit, not very fast, needs to work on his coverage skills, inexperienced, only started 1 year.
Draft Exchange Analysis:
: Dwayne Slay isn’t the best safety in the draft, but is probably the biggest hitter in all of college football and does just what his name says – Slays. He is a HUGE hitter and forces fumbles regularly. He is a great safety in terms of tackling. However, Slay needs to improve upon his coverage skills and not be so risky. Whoever gets him is going to get a QB destroyer.
Most Like: Sean Taylor (Washington Redskins)
Best Fits: New England, Oakland, Denver Worst Fits: Houston, Dallas
http://www.nflfans.com/x/2006/showpl...ey=Dwayne+Slay
Special teams from the PS?

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Chargers | Mims waived
Mon, 28 Aug 2006 14:20:39 -0700

The San Diego Chargers waived CB Anthony Mims Monday, Aug. 28.

Position: CB
Class: Sr
School: West Virginia
Conference: Big East
Ht., Wt.: 5-11.5, 189
40 Time: 4.6

BIO: Two-year starter and All-Conference selection as a senior, totaling 29/2/3.

POSITIVES: Nice-sized cornerback who is constantly around the football. Quick-footed in reverse, clings to receivers and displays a burst of recovery speed. Stays with assignments and dependable.

NEGATIVES: Gives a cushion at the line that results in a lot of underneath receptions. Marginal ball skills.

ANALYSIS: A solid college player with good upside for the next level, Mims must play at a higher level of consistency to have a realistic shot of making an NFL roster.

PROJECTION: Undrafted Free Agent
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/foo...ers/18398.html

"We may have lost the game, but you'll be hurting tomorrow." Doug Atkins

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Steelers | Love released
Mon, 28 Aug 2006 12:44:01 -0700

Steelers.com reports the Pittsburgh Steelers released OG Grayling Love Monday, Aug. 28

Class: 5Sr
School: Arizona State
Conference: Pacific-10
Ht., Wt.: 6-3, 306
40 Time: 5.53
Grading System


BIO: Three-year starter used at both left tackle and center. Awarded All-Conference and All-Academic honors since his sophomore campaign.

POSITIVES: Effective position blocker with the versatility to be used at several spots. Plays with good pad level, pushes opponents off the line and seals them from the action with good body positioning. Solid overall quickness and explosion. Flashes skill on the second level.

NEGATIVES: Narrow-based, not flexible and has difficulty finishing blocks. Lacks top size.

ANALYSIS: A self-starter considered the team's top off-season worker, Love is an intelligent lineman with the opportunity to back-up at the next level. Needs to add bulk and playing strength yet should make a roster next September.

PROJECTION: Undrafted Free Agent
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/foo...ers/47901.html

"We may have lost the game, but you'll be hurting tomorrow." Doug Atkins

hagan714

Steelers | Hagemann released
Mon, 28 Aug 2006 12:42:59 -0700

Steelers.com reports the Pittsburgh Steelers released OT Nick Hagemann Monday, Aug. 28.

VERMILLION, S.D. -- Nick Hagemann, a 6-7, 300 pound offensive tackle on the South Dakota Football Team, signed a free agent contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday night. Hagemann joins the Steelers, which won its fifth Super Bowl title in February.

"Nick (Hagemann) is an outstanding offensive tackle, who had a great career at South Dakota," said USD head football coach Ed Meierkort, whose 2005 football team had a 9-2 record and earned a share of the North Central Conference crown. "He has earned his way onto an NFL roster because of his strong work ethic, leadership skills and dedicated effort to the team. The coaching staff, his teammates and the University are proud of Nick," said Meierkort.

Hagemann, a three-year starter for the Coyotes, was named second-team All-North Central Conference, a member of the D2football.com All-Northwest Region team and the Football Gazette All Northwest Region Team. He was also selected Academic All-NCC in 2004.......
http://www.usdcoyotes.com/sports/foo...ELEASE_ID=3175
raw PS

"We may have lost the game, but you'll be hurting tomorrow." Doug Atkins

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Broncos | C. Green to be released
Tue, 29 Aug 2006 08:17:06 -0700

Jeff Legwold, of the Rocky Mountain News, reports the Denver Broncos will release OT Cornell Green Tuesday, Aug. 29

Height: 6' 6"
Weight: 315 lbs.
College: Central Florida
Born: in St. Petersburg, Fla.
Acquired: Unrestricted Free Agent (Tampa Bay), 2004
Pro Year: 7th
Year with Broncos: 3rd
NFL Games Played/Started: 38/8
Postseason: 5/0

Order your own Cornell Green jersey!
GREEN AT A GLANCE:

A seventh-year tackle with eight career starts who provides depth along the offensive line.
Saw action in 14 games for Denver in 2005 as a reserve at right tackle.
Played for the 2002 World Champion Buccaneers and saw time on special teams in Super Bowl XXXVII (a 48-21 Buccaneers victory against Oakland).
Appeared on the rosters of the New York Jets and Miami before the Dolphins traded him to Tampa Bay prior to the 2002 season.
Blocked for Dolphins quarterback Daunte Culpepper at the University of Central Florida.
Joined the Broncos as an unrestricted free agent March 29, 2004.
Entered the NFL with Atlanta as a college free agent May 17,1999.
http://www.denverbroncos.com/page.ph...contentID=2255

"We may have lost the game, but you'll be hurting tomorrow." Doug Atkins

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Titans | Newberry released
Tue, 29 Aug 2006 14:05:19 -0700

Jim Wyatt, of the Tennessean, reports the Tennessee Titans released LB Jared Newberry.

Position: Outside Linebacker/Strong Safety
College: Stanford
Height: 6-1
Weight: 234
Hometown: Minneapolis, Minn.

OVERVIEW
Newberry is a highly intelligent athlete with quick read-and-diagnose skills. He comes from a sports-oriented family: His grandfather Richard and two great uncles (Jimmy Lee and Henry) played professional baseball in the Negro Leagues. He is a two-year starter at the strong-side outside linebacker position, having made the successful switch there after playing fullback as a freshman.

The prep-school choir member used those scholarships to attend Stanford as a walk-on. He redshirted as a freshman, performing on the scout team as an inside linebacker. He appeared in 10 games in 2001, seeing action mostly on special teams while serving as a reserve fullback, totaling a pair of tackles and two carries for 19 yards with a touchdown.

Newberry shifted to outside linebacker in 2002. He started three games and ranked fourth on the team with 45 tackles (29 solos) with three sacks, a fumble recovery, an interception and three pass break-ups. He took over strong-side linebacker duties the following year, ranking second on the squad with 67 tackles (40 solos), including three sacks, 9½ stops for losses, three forced fumbles, an interception and seven pass deflections.

He continued as a starter in 2004, but saw his production drastically decrease, finishing eighth on the squad with 45 tackles (32 solos). He managed only an assisted sack, nine stops for losses, an interception and three pass break-ups. Newberry would finish his career with 159 tackles (103 solos), 6½ sacks for minus-42 yards and 23½ stops for losses of 92 yards. He recovered and caused three fumbles, intercepted three passes for 28 yards in returns and deflected 14 passes. He also gained 17 yards with a touchdown on three carries while playing fullback.


ANALYSIS
Positives … Tough, instinctive and productive athlete with long arms and room on his frame for additional growth. … Has above average speed for a linebacker and shows good sideline-to-sideline range. … Plays faster than his timed speed and has a natural feel for tight ends, wide receivers and running backs in their routes. … Shows good instincts and makes plays in space. … Stays plays under control and is a solid wrap-up tackler, showing the range to make plays in pursuit. … Has a short burst to close and plays with good awareness working in the zone. … Has natural hands for the interception and generates good acceleration coming out of his backpedal. … His speed and coverage ability is his strong points, along with solid field instincts. … His coverage skills could prove beneficial if he drops a few pounds and converts to strong safety, where his marginal strength would not be much of an issue. … His ability to play all special teams will bring decent instant value next season. … Quick reader who has the burst to knife through traffic and shows the lateral agility to get transfer.

Negatives … Will try to fill the rush lanes with no hesitation, but the results are marginal as he is generally mauled by the blockers due to a lack of playing strength (290-pound bench press). … Active with his hands, but fails to generate the power needed to stack and control. … While he is a solid tackler, he is incapable of stacking due to strength issues. … Is best making plays away from the box, as he can be pin-balled quite a bit when trying to shoot the gaps or generate an inside blitz. … Needs to dedicate considerable hours in the weight room to add needed muscle development and strength. … Lacks the upper body strength to deliver arm tackles
http://www.nfl.com/draft/profiles/2005/newberry_jared

"We may have lost the game, but you'll be hurting tomorrow." Doug Atkins

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Patriots | Roach waived
Tue, 29 Aug 2006 12:32:43 -0700

Mike Reiss, of the Boston Globe, reports the New England Patriots released LB Freddie Roach Tuesday, Aug. 29.

Position: ILB
Class: Sr
School: Alabama
Conference: Southeastern
Ht., Wt.: 6-2, 257
40 Time: 5.01

BIO: Four-year starter and All-Conference selection every year but his sophomore campaign. Senior totals included 66 tackles after 57/9/2 as a junior.

POSITIVES: Run-stuffing linebacker best as a two-down defender. Forceful up the field, fires through gaps and displays a straight-line burst of speed. Strong, defeats blocks and brings ball-handlers down on initial contact.

NEGATIVES: Lacks the ability to immediately alter his angle of attack or change direction. Possesses marginal ball skills and does not display an explosive break to the pass.

ANALYSIS: A hard-hitting linebacker who stacks well against the run, Roach could back up at middle linebacker or possibly develop into a starter on the inside for a 34 alignment.

PROJECTION: Late Fourth Round

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/foo...ayers/605.html

"We may have lost the game, but you'll be hurting tomorrow." Doug Atkins

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Patriots | Poteat waived
Tue, 29 Aug 2006 12:18:33 -0700

Mike Reiss, of the Boston Globe, reports the New England Patriots released CB Hank Poteat Tuesday, Aug. 29

Poteat was part of the Patriots' final cuts during 2005 training camp, but was re-signed Oct. 19 when the team had a run of injuries at cornerback. Playing primarily in nickel packages, Poteat, 28, appeared in 10 games. He was credited with 24 tackles, 1 sack, and 1 forced fumble.

http://www.boston.com/sports/footbal...e_sign_poteat/