LB Mark Herzlich

jnormand · 05-02-2011, 11:53 AM

I just saw a video on this guy. LB from Boston College who couldn't play in 2009 because he was diagnosed with cancer and had to go through therepy. During the 2008 season he was looked at as a top 10 pick and number 1 LB in the nation. He sat out in 2009 because of the cancer and remained with the team as a coach. Played in 2010 and obviously wasn't up to his 2008 form, but played well. He beat the cancer, and wasn't drafted. I'm sorry, but if we need LB help, how inspiring would it be to bring in a fighter like this as a rookie FA? Instant fan favorite. Heres a link, watch the video in the center of the article.

NFL.com news: Prospects such as Burney and Herzlich must make decision

Regardless, I hope this guy lands with someone and does well.

Luda34 · 05-02-2011, 11:57 AM

I wish this guy the best I hope does make a team I just don't know if a team is going to take chance on him.

Pete · 05-02-2011, 11:59 AM

Best of luck to that young man

st thomas · 05-02-2011, 12:26 PM

i saw he was'nt drafted and it broke my/his heart. why not give him a shot in saints uni. he's joe hustle, special teams monte

Ashley · 05-02-2011, 11:03 PM

That's a great story. Good for him, now go put on a saint uniform!

jcp026 · 05-03-2011, 07:33 AM

He'll get a shot in New England. I'd take him here and he might even push for a starting job, but odds are it's New England.

TheDeuce · 05-03-2011, 08:10 AM

Mark is a very good edge rusher... I would definitely hope the Saints take a look at him when they can.

QBREES9 · 05-08-2011, 11:12 PM

I hope he has an OUT in that contract.

05-02-2011, 11:53 AM	#1
jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,530	LB Mark Herzlich I just saw a video on this guy. LB from Boston College who couldn't play in 2009 because he was diagnosed with cancer and had to go through therepy. During the 2008 season he was looked at as a top 10 pick and number 1 LB in the nation. He sat out in 2009 because of the cancer and remained with the team as a coach. Played in 2010 and obviously wasn't up to his 2008 form, but played well. He beat the cancer, and wasn't drafted. I'm sorry, but if we need LB help, how inspiring would it be to bring in a fighter like this as a rookie FA? Instant fan favorite. Heres a link, watch the video in the center of the article. NFL.com news: Prospects such as Burney and Herzlich must make decision Regardless, I hope this guy lands with someone and does well.

05-03-2011, 07:33 AM	#6
jcp026 500th Post Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 950	He'll get a shot in New England. I'd take him here and he might even push for a starting job, but odds are it's New England.
jcp026 500th Post Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 950

05-03-2011, 08:10 AM	#7
TheDeuce 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,928	Mark is a very good edge rusher... I would definitely hope the Saints take a look at him when they can.
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05-02-2011, 11:57 AM	#2
Luda34 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 1,219	I wish this guy the best I hope does make a team I just don't know if a team is going to take chance on him.

05-02-2011, 11:59 AM	#3
Pete • Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Patterson, LA Posts: 1,741	Best of luck to that young man

05-02-2011, 12:26 PM	#4
st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	i saw he was'nt drafted and it broke my/his heart. why not give him a shot in saints uni. he's joe hustle, special teams monte

05-02-2011, 11:03 PM	#5
Ashley Site Donor Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Colorado Springs Co Posts: 2,760	That's a great story. Good for him, now go put on a saint uniform!

05-08-2011, 11:12 PM	#8
QBREES9 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Haven Ct Posts: 23,982	I hope he has an OUT in that contract.