Rhema McKnight signs with the Saints ?

hagan714 · 04-30-2007, 09:26 AM

Four other former Irish players, tight end Marcus Freeman (Baltimore Ravens), defensive end Chris Frome (Chicago Bears), wide receiver and running back Darius Walker (Chicago Bears) all signed free agent deals with separate NFL teams.

http://und.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/...otbl-body.html

That is a nice addition.
http://www.nfl.com/draft/profiles/2007/mcknight_rhema

19. Rhema McKnight - 6012, 211 4.54, Notre Dame
One of the most prolific receivers in Fightin' Irish history. Naturally athletic that has good size and a solid frame. Good body control and ball skills. Has strong and reliable hands. Good route runner that is tough and works across the middle. Great blocker who gives an excellent effort. More quick than fast. Smart and a hard worker with top intangibles.
Concentration will lapse at times. Timed speed is adequate but certainly not special. Could improve his conditioning and strength. Needs to keep his weight in check. Does not offer any value as a return man. Has some health and durability concerns
Benefited from never really being the focal point of defenses attention.
Missed most of the 2005 season and redshirted after tearing his right ACL. The type who does everything well but nothing great. Projects as a nice #2 or #3 target at the next level and a solid contributor.

fhs623 · 04-30-2007, 10:22 AM

nice signing. my gut tells me Devery Henderson is on the way out

Euphoria · 04-30-2007, 10:25 AM

I seriously do not think Henderson is out! I think Payton likes the guy and he is capable of big plays. Payton is big on development.

JOESAM2002 · 04-30-2007, 11:31 AM

I don't see anybody as out right now, but at training camp, some better have their best foot forward or they'll be scratching their unemployed asses at home.

ScottF · 04-30-2007, 11:42 AM

Originally Posted by JOESAM2002

I don't see anybody as out right now, but at training camp, some better have their best foot forward or they'll be scratching their unemployed asses at home.

Right.
Henderson is not on the way out, but now he knows that he is not going to get handed a job. If he was just sitting around waiting for Joe to go, then he is in deep Sh**.

We will see about his character now, and how he responds to another SEC receiver coming to town

biloxi-indian · 04-30-2007, 11:45 AM

Originally Posted by ScottF

Right.
Henderson is not on the way out, but now he knows that he is not going to get handed a job. If he was just sitting around waiting for Joe to go, then he is in deep Sh**.

We will see about his character now, and how he responds to another SEC receiver coming to town

Those footsteps Henderson/Copper can and will hear are those of Meachum and McNight!

GoldRush26 · 04-30-2007, 08:54 PM

This is a good signing. This will push the vets at training camp for sure. He wants to make sure the best 5 WRs make the roster.

I'd say Meachem and Colston are locks to make the team. Other than that it's wide open.

blacksaint · 04-30-2007, 10:22 PM

Originally Posted by hagan714

Four other former Irish players, tight end Marcus Freeman (Baltimore Ravens), defensive end Chris Frome (Chicago Bears), wide receiver and running back Darius Walker (Chicago Bears) all signed free agent deals with separate NFL teams.

http://und.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/...otbl-body.html

That is a nice addition.
http://www.nfl.com/draft/profiles/2007/mcknight_rhema

19. Rhema McKnight - 6012, 211 4.54, Notre Dame
One of the most prolific receivers in Fightin' Irish history. Naturally athletic that has good size and a solid frame. Good body control and ball skills. Has strong and reliable hands. Good route runner that is tough and works across the middle. Great blocker who gives an excellent effort. More quick than fast. Smart and a hard worker with top intangibles.
Concentration will lapse at times. Timed speed is adequate but certainly not special. Could improve his conditioning and strength. Needs to keep his weight in check. Does not offer any value as a return man. Has some health and durability concerns
Benefited from never really being the focal point of defenses attention.
Missed most of the 2005 season and redshirted after tearing his right ACL. The type who does everything well but nothing great. Projects as a nice #2 or #3 target at the next level and a solid contributor.

Quick question, why did all those Fighting Irish players fall so far down the draft ladder, and a lot of them didn't get drafted. I thought that playing for Coach Charlie prepared you for the pros? I guess nobody told the pros.

04-30-2007, 09:26 AM	#1
hagan714 LB Mentallity Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 15,870 Blog Entries: 68	Rhema McKnight signs with the Saints ? Four other former Irish players, tight end Marcus Freeman (Baltimore Ravens), defensive end Chris Frome (Chicago Bears), wide receiver and running back Darius Walker (Chicago Bears) all signed free agent deals with separate NFL teams. http://und.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/...otbl-body.html That is a nice addition. http://www.nfl.com/draft/profiles/2007/mcknight_rhema 19. Rhema McKnight - 6012, 211 4.54, Notre Dame One of the most prolific receivers in Fightin' Irish history. Naturally athletic that has good size and a solid frame. Good body control and ball skills. Has strong and reliable hands. Good route runner that is tough and works across the middle. Great blocker who gives an excellent effort. More quick than fast. Smart and a hard worker with top intangibles. Concentration will lapse at times. Timed speed is adequate but certainly not special. Could improve his conditioning and strength. Needs to keep his weight in check. Does not offer any value as a return man. Has some health and durability concerns Benefited from never really being the focal point of defenses attention. Missed most of the 2005 season and redshirted after tearing his right ACL. The type who does everything well but nothing great. Projects as a nice #2 or #3 target at the next level and a solid contributor.
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04-30-2007, 11:42 AM	#5
ScottF 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 6,324	Originally Posted by JOESAM2002 I don't see anybody as out right now, but at training camp, some better have their best foot forward or they'll be scratching their unemployed asses at home. Right. Henderson is not on the way out, but now he knows that he is not going to get handed a job. If he was just sitting around waiting for Joe to go, then he is in deep Sh**. We will see about his character now, and how he responds to another SEC receiver coming to town

04-30-2007, 11:45 AM	#6
biloxi-indian Site Donor Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Southlake, TX Posts: 1,706	Originally Posted by ScottF Right. Henderson is not on the way out, but now he knows that he is not going to get handed a job. If he was just sitting around waiting for Joe to go, then he is in deep Sh**. We will see about his character now, and how he responds to another SEC receiver coming to town Those footsteps Henderson/Copper can and will hear are those of Meachum and McNight!

04-30-2007, 08:54 PM	#7
GoldRush26 500th Post Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 594	This is a good signing. This will push the vets at training camp for sure. He wants to make sure the best 5 WRs make the roster. I'd say Meachem and Colston are locks to make the team. Other than that it's wide open.
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04-30-2007, 10:22 PM	#8
blacksaint DARE TO ENTER Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Home Sweet Home, NEW ORLEANS, La. Posts: 1,154	Originally Posted by hagan714 Four other former Irish players, tight end Marcus Freeman (Baltimore Ravens), defensive end Chris Frome (Chicago Bears), wide receiver and running back Darius Walker (Chicago Bears) all signed free agent deals with separate NFL teams. http://und.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/...otbl-body.html That is a nice addition. http://www.nfl.com/draft/profiles/2007/mcknight_rhema 19. Rhema McKnight - 6012, 211 4.54, Notre Dame One of the most prolific receivers in Fightin' Irish history. Naturally athletic that has good size and a solid frame. Good body control and ball skills. Has strong and reliable hands. Good route runner that is tough and works across the middle. Great blocker who gives an excellent effort. More quick than fast. Smart and a hard worker with top intangibles. Concentration will lapse at times. Timed speed is adequate but certainly not special. Could improve his conditioning and strength. Needs to keep his weight in check. Does not offer any value as a return man. Has some health and durability concerns Benefited from never really being the focal point of defenses attention. Missed most of the 2005 season and redshirted after tearing his right ACL. The type who does everything well but nothing great. Projects as a nice #2 or #3 target at the next level and a solid contributor. Quick question, why did all those Fighting Irish players fall so far down the draft ladder, and a lot of them didn't get drafted. I thought that playing for Coach Charlie prepared you for the pros? I guess nobody told the pros.

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04-30-2007, 10:22 AM	#2
fhs623 100th Post Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 137	nice signing. my gut tells me Devery Henderson is on the way out
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04-30-2007, 10:25 AM	#3
Euphoria 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 7,601 Blog Entries: 5	Henderson I seriously do not think Henderson is out! I think Payton likes the guy and he is capable of big plays. Payton is big on development.

04-30-2007, 11:31 AM	#4
JOESAM2002 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: CRYSTAL BEACH TEXAS Posts: 4,100	I don't see anybody as out right now, but at training camp, some better have their best foot forward or they'll be scratching their unemployed asses at home.