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hagan714 04-27-2013 10:08 PM

Re: UDFA SIGNINGS
 
T.J. Barnes, NT, Georgia Tech
Jonathan Stewart ILB Texas A&M
Mario Benavides, OC, Louisville
Jonathan Stewart, Texas A&M


Washaun Ealey, RB, Jacksonville State
Peter Lalich, QB, California (PA)

Ryan Schraeder OT Valdosta State
Ivory Wade, OG/C, Baylor
Deveron Carr CB/KR Arizona ST


ok thanks i must have been pouting and missed the picks

FinSaint 04-27-2013 10:15 PM

Re: UDFA SIGNINGS
 
Browns got both Kruger and Faulk. :brood:

Oh, nevermind, it was the DT Kruger - I saw that the Eagles picked the DE in the 7th round.

lee909 04-27-2013 11:00 PM

Re: UDFA SIGNINGS
 
Griffin,Reddick and Chase Thomas as UFA

The boys did good this weekend overall

alleycat_126 04-28-2013 12:29 AM

Re: UDFA SIGNINGS
 

Scorned by the NFL... Saints Fans are gonna fall head over heels for this guy.....

lee909 04-28-2013 12:41 AM

Re: UDFA SIGNINGS
 
List of all UFA signings
Rams got Kwame Geather as a UFA,good be a nice pick up.


Arizona Cardinals

Jaron Brown, WR, Clemson
Joe Caprioglio, OT, Colorado State
Tony Jefferson, S, Oklahoma
Javon Harris, S, Oklahoma
Javone Lawson, WR, UL Lafayette
Prentiss Waggner, CB, Tennessee
Ronnie Yell, CB, San Jose State

Atlanta Falcons

Seth Doege, QB, Texas Tech
Rashad Evans, WR, Fresno State
Theo Goins, G, UCF
Cam Henderson, DE, UCF
Terren Jones, G, Alabama State
Adam Replogle, DT, Indiana
Troy Sanders, S, Appalachian State
Ryan Schraeder, OT, Valdosta State
Sean Sellwood, P, Utah
Matt Smith, C, Kentucky
Momo Thomas, CB, Colorado State
Ronnie Wingo, RB, Arkansas
Paul Worrilow, LB, Delaware

Baltimore Ravens

Jeff Braun, G, West Virginia
Matt Furstenburg, TE, Maryland
Nate Stanley, QB, Southeast Louisiana
Trent Steelman, QB, Army

Buffalo Bills

Jordan Dangerfield, S, Towson
Brandon Kaufman, WR, Eastern Washington
Keith Pugh, LB, Howard
Da’Rick Rodgers, WR, Tennessee Tech
Drew Smith, RB, Albany
Jeff Tuel, QB, Washington State
Ryan Turnley, C, Pitt

Carolina Panthers

Colby Cameron, QB, Louisiana Tech
Taylor Cook, TE, Rice
Trey Diller, WR, Sam Houston State
Wes Horton, DE, USC
Demario Jeffery, LB, South Carolina
Robert Lester, S, Alabama
Morgan Lineberry, K, Abilene Christian
Tori Mobley, G, Jacksonville State
Tyler Morgan, LS, Georgia Tech
Jesse Peterson, OT, Wheaton
Craig Roh, DE, Michigan
Michael Zordich, FB, Penn State

Chicago Bears

Michael Ford, RB, LSU
Mark Harrison, WR, Rutgers
Josh Lenz, WR, Iowa State
P.J. Lonegran, C, LSU
Zach Minter, DT, Montana State
Tress Way, P, Oklahoma

Cincinnati Bengals

Tyrone Goard, WR, Eastern Kentucky
Onterio McCalebb, RB, Auburn
Quinn Sharp, P, Oklahoma State

Cleveland Browns

Jermaine Cook, RB, Youngstown State
David Kruger, DT, Utah
Travis Tannehill, TE, Kansas State

Dallas Cowboys



Denver Broncos

Ryan Katz, QB, San Diego State
Lucas Reed, TE, New Mexico State

Detroit Lions

Skyler Allen, C, Ohio
Michael Brooks, DE, East Carolina
Alex Carder, QB, Western Michigan
Joseph Fauria, TE, UCLA
Austin Holtz, OT, Ball State
Steven Miller, RB, Appalachian State
Jon Morgan, LB, Albany
Martavius Neloms, CB, Kentucky
LaAdrian Waddle, OT, Texas Tech
Cody Wilson, WR, Central Michigan

Green Bay Packers

Matt Brown, QB, Illinois State
Ben Ericksen, S, Illinois State
Patrick Lewis, C, Texas A&M
Andy Mulumba, DE, Eastern Michigan
Angelo Pease, RB, Kansas State
Gilbert Pena, DT, Mississippi
Jake Stoneburner, TE, Ohio State
Lane Taylor, G, Oklahoma State

Houston Texans

Kenny Demens, LB, Michigan
Travis Howard, CB, Ohio State
Willie Jefferson, OLB, Stephen F. Austin
Justin Tuggle, LB, Kansas State

Indianapolis Colts

Lanear Sampson, WR, Baylor

Jacksonville Jaguars

Jeremiah Green, LB, Nevada
Abry Jones, DT, Georgia
T.J. Moe, WR, Missouri
Ryan Otten, TE, San Jose State
Matt Scott, QB, Arizona
Carson Tinker, LS, Alabama
Trey Wilson, CB, Vanderbilt

Kansas City Chiefs

Brad Madison, DE, Missouri
Bradley McDougald, S, Kansas
Rob Lohr, DT, Vanderbilt

Miami Dolphins

Clay Belton, QB, Findlay
Chad Bumphis, WR, Mississippi State
Chris Burnette, DT, Old Dominion
Michael Clay, LB, Oregon
Jasper Collins, WR, Mount Union
Jordan Kovacs, S, Michigan
Rob McCabe, LB, Georgetown
Taylor Stockemer, WR, Arkansas State

Minnesota Vikings

Collin Anderson, TE, Furman
Brandon Bishop, S, North Carolina State
Nick Edwards, WR, Eastern Washington
Darius Eubanks, LB, Georgia Southern
Eric Highsmith, WR, North Carolina
Zach Line, FB, SMU
Robbie Rouse, RB, Fresno State
Rayon Simmons, RB, Winona State
Rodney Smith, WR, Florida State
Collins Ukwu, DE, Kentucky
James Vandenberg, QB, Iowa
Camden Wentz, C, North Carolina State
Jerodis Williams, RB, Furman
Nathan Williams, LB, Ohio State

New England Patriots

Ryan Allen, P, Louisiana Tech
Cory Grissom, DT, USF
Stephen Morris, CB, Penn State
Quenton Hines, RB, Akron
Jason Stegman, LS, Southern Illinois
Zach Sudfeld, TE, Nevada
Matt Stankiewitch, C, Penn State
Ken Thompkins, WR, Cincinnati

New Orleans Saints

Shawn Alston, RB, West Virginia
Blaine Foltz, OT, TCU
Glenn Foster, DE, Illinois
Ryan Griffin, QB, Tulane
Ryan Lacy, CB, Utah
Eric Martin, DE, Nebraska
Elliot Mealer, C, Michigan
Keavon Milton, TE, UL Monroe
Kevin Reddick, LB, North Carolina
Ray Shipman, LB, UCF
Rob Sweeting, CB, Georgia Tech
Chase Thomas, LB, Stanford

New York Giants

Alonzo Tweedy, LB, Virginia Tech

New York Jets

Mike Edwards, CB, Hawaii
Rontez Miles, S, Cal (Pa)
Chris Pantale, TE, Boston College
Mike Shanahan, TE, Pitt
Ryan Spadola, Wr, Lehigh

Oakland Raiders

Lamar Mady, G, Youngstown State

Philadelphia Eagles

Matt Evans, LB, New Hampshire
Jake Knott, LB, Iowa State
Miguel Maysonet, RB, Stony Brook
Isaac Remington, DT, Oregon
Russell Shepard, WR, LSU
Damion Square, DT, Alabama
Matthew Tucker, RB, TCU
Matt Tobin, G, Iowa
Brad Wing, P, LSU

Pittsburgh Steelers

Joe Madsen, C, West Virginia

San Diego Chargers

Kwame Geathers, DT, Georgia
Josh Johnson, CB, Purdue

San Francisco 49ers

MarQuies Grey, QB, Minnesota
Chuck Jacobs, WR, Utah State
Luke Marquardt, OT, Azusa Pacific
Kevin McDermott, LS, UCLA
Darryl Morris, CB, Texas State
Lawrence Okoye, ATH, England
Patrick Omameh, G, Michigan

Seattle Seahawks

Matt Austin, WR, Utah State
Ramon Buchanan, LB, Miami (Fl)
Jordan Roussos, OT, Bowling Green
Craig Wilkins, LB, Old Dominion

St. Louis Rams

Ray Ray Armstrong, S, Miami (Fl)
Brett Baer, K, UL Lafayette
Braden Brown, OT, BYU
Benny Cunningham, RB, Mid Tennessee State
Cody Davis, S, Texas Tech
Mike Gilliard, LB, Georgia
Garrett Goebel, DT, Ohio State
Phillip Lutzenkirchen, TE, Auburn
Graham Pocic, OL, Illinois
Gerald Rivers, DE, Mississippi
Philip Steward, LB, Houston
Jonathan Stewart, LB, Texas A&M
Don Unamba, CB, Southern Arkansas

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Nick Carlson, C, Wyoming
Deveron Carr, CB, Arizona State
Hubie Graham, TE, Pitt
Montel Harris, RB, Temple
Evan Landi, TE, USF
Robert Marve, QB, Purdue
Rashaan Melvin, CB, Northern Illinois
Brice Schawb, OT, Arizona State
Akrem Shavers, RB, Purdue
Branden Smith, CB, Georgia
Nick Speller, OT, Massachusetts

Tennessee Titans



Washington Redskins

Jacolby Ashworth, G, Houston
T’Sharvin Bell, CB, Auburn
Will Compton, LB, Nebraska
Skye Dawson, WR, TCU
Josh Jarboe, WR, Arkansas State
Xavier Nixon, OT, Florida
Tevita Stevens, C, Utah
Jason Thompson, WR, New Haven

Cory9289 04-28-2013 01:10 AM

Re: UDFA SIGNINGS
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by hagan714 (Post 499206)
which school?

ULM. We also have a good DT/NT that came back from Missouri (originally from Rayville, LA). I expect him to get drafted when he develops more.

lee909 04-28-2013 01:20 AM

Re: UDFA SIGNINGS
 
I see it doesnt look like any of these guys have been signed elsewhere yet
Some might be worth a look

Melvin White CB/S
Mario Benavides C
Ray Graham RB
Dennis Johnson RB
TJ Barnes NT
Ray Polk FS
Gilbert Pena NT
Brandon Moore DT/DE
Matt Summers-Gavin OG

FinSaint 04-28-2013 03:29 AM

Re: UDFA SIGNINGS
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by lee909 (Post 499245)
I see it doesnt look like any of these guys have been signed elsewhere yet
Some might be worth a look


Melvin White signed with the Panthers.
Dennis Johnson signed with the Texans.
T.J. Barnes signed with the Jaguars.
Ray Polk signed with the Seahawks.
Gilbert Pena signed with the Packers.
Brandon Moore signed with the Chargers.

FinSaint 04-28-2013 04:04 AM

Re: UDFA SIGNINGS
 
Shawne Alston, FB/RB, West Virginia, 5-11, 228 lbs.


Apparently a good inside power running back, who shared backfield responsibilities with Tavon Austin in the Geno Smith lead offense of West Virginia. Had an injury ridden senior year (thigh bruise), but should be fully healthy.


Is he the replacement for Chris Ivory?

lee909 04-28-2013 04:05 AM

Re: UDFA SIGNINGS
 
Both reports make for nice reading

Nationalfootballpost


CHASE THOMAS OLB, Stanford

2013 Grade: 7.2 I HT: 6-4 WT: 248

STRENGTHS - An under-rated athlete, Thomas has the skills to produce rushing the passer, chasing down ball carriers and in pass coverage. Aggressive rushing the passer and with a variety of pass rush moves, Thomas has consistently displayed the ability to defeat the OT to pressure the QB. Once he defeats pass blocker he has an explosive closing burst to the QB. Naturally instinctive and technically sound, Thomas does an excellent job of carrying out his responsibility on every play. He does not get fooled by miss-direction/trick plays. On running plays away he consistently makes sure the play is going away and then crashes down the line to track down the play in pursuit. He consistently maintains outside contain responsibility on outside runs to his side of the field, is able to defeat blocker and makes tackle or forces play back inside so teammates can make the play. Unlike many productive pass rushers, Thomas is consistently productive playing off the ball in pass coverage.

WEAKNESSES - The only real knocks on Thomas are that he lacks premier first step explosiveness to be an elite speed rusher and is not a top level athlete. He will likely be downgraded by some teams because his lack of great athleticism and Combine testing numbers will concern them.

SUMMARY - When I was evaluating Andrew Luck in 2011, Chase Thomas constantly jumped off the film when the Stanford defense was on the field and his play has only gotten better this season. While not the 265 pound OLB that has become popular in many 34 defenses, Thomas is more than strong enough to be a force against run blocks and productive as a "bull rusher." His consistent ability to play with great intensity and aggressiveness on every snap enables him to constantly fight through blockers to make plays all over the field. Overall, I doubt that Thomas is going to be drafted as highly as I have him rated, but I have little doubt that he will become a highly productive starting outside linebacker in a 34 scheme. He reminds me of a more athletic version of the Ravens Paul Kruger and I believe he will be a better player than him. In addition, with his playing mentality he will also likely make an immediate impact playing on special teams.



KEVIN REDDICK ILB, North Carolina

2013 Grade: 4.5 M HT: 6-3 WT: 240

STRENGTHS - Reddick is a well built kid that uses his frame well when taking on blockers and using proper leverage to maintain position. He shows great consistency against both the run and the pass with being assignment sound. He has the speed to play sideline to sideline and chase ball carriers down from behind. He shows a nice closing burst when making the tackle and is extremely violent when delivering the hit. He is an above average athlete that is fluid when asked to drop into coverage.

WEAKNESSES - Although he is a solid player, he rarely makes the wow plays that help change games. Instinctually he is limited and gets caught off guard on misdirection and play action, which is when he gets out of position. He struggles to use his hands and will lean on blockers which makes it hard for him to disengage. In coverage he struggles to get proper depth even though he has the speed to drop back and allows TEs to get the seam on him. His more of a straight line player.

SUMMARY - Kevin Reddick has been a key cog to the Tar Heel defense and is one of the more consistent performers. He has the speed and athleticism to develop into a quality starter but will struggle to be a true difference maker on the field. Many of his tackles are clean up plays which helps pad his stats a bit and will need to primarily work out of a 34 set in the NFL. His athletic skills make him a viable player against the run and the pass due to working well in space and chasing down the ball. He will need to improve his hand usage to better get off blocks and be more effective in the run game. As a senior he got off to a slow start but each game he did improve but with his experience, having been an immediate player right out of high school, tends to be a bit of a red flag. He should have had a big senior season instead of easing into it. Overall, Reddick will make a great pick up at the top of the fourth round and be an immediate success on special teams while adding quality depth. He looks as if he will need a season or two to improve on his technique before eventually make his way into the starting line up which keeps him out of the top 3 rounds.

TwistedTiger 04-28-2013 04:22 AM

Re: UDFA SIGNINGS
 
Both sound like quality FA pick ups. ESPN lists Reddick as the top UDFA.

TheOak 04-28-2013 05:20 AM

Re: UDFA SIGNINGS
 
Only 5 draft picks and still picked up Noah's Ark.

With out trading down.

hagan714 04-28-2013 06:18 AM

Re: UDFA SIGNINGS
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Cory9289 (Post 499244)
ULM. We also have a good DT/NT that came back from Missouri (originally from Rayville, LA). I expect him to get drafted when he develops more.

yeah it does feel good when it happens. unv of minn here so i know the feeling. not many golden gophers make it to the nfl lol

hagan714 04-28-2013 06:20 AM

Re: UDFA SIGNINGS
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by TheOak (Post 499264)
Only 5 draft picks and still picked up Noah's Ark.

With out trading down.

my ark has a few empty stalls in it

TheOak 04-28-2013 06:37 AM

Re: UDFA SIGNINGS
 
Great to know. Because we can only have 53 and can afford only 5-6 more.


4 mil in cap space
6x league min 405K = 2.4M

We start the season with 1.6M in cap.

SmashMouth 04-28-2013 06:42 AM

Re: UDFA SIGNINGS
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by FinSaint (Post 499255)
Shawne Alston, FB/RB, West Virginia, 5-11, 228 lbs.


Apparently a good inside power running back, who shared backfield responsibilities with Tavon Austin in the Geno Smith lead offense of West Virginia. Had an injury ridden senior year (thigh bruise), but should be fully healthy.


Is he the replacement for Chris Ivory?

... In good hands with "Alston"?

saintsfan1976 04-28-2013 06:43 AM

Re: UDFA SIGNINGS
 
What Payton does in late rounds and UDFA is more exciting to me than rounds 1 & 2.

I am thrilled to see guys like this coming to compete.


Quote:

Originally Posted by hagan714 (Post 499106)
Confirmed Saints undrafted rookie signings



Saints
Ryan Griffin, QB, Tulane
Kevin Reddick, MLB, North Carolina
Ray Shipman, LB, Central Florida
Rod Sweeting, CB, Georgia Tech
Chase Thomas, OLB, Stanford


alleycat_126 04-28-2013 06:53 AM

Re: UDFA SIGNINGS
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by TheOak (Post 499273)
Great to know. Because we can only have 53 and can afford only 5-6 more.


4 mil in cap space
6x league min 405K = 2.4M

We start the season with 1.6M in cap.


Kevin Redick and Chase Thomas ( and 3 more)


lee909 04-28-2013 06:54 AM

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hagan714 04-28-2013 07:01 AM

Re: UDFA SIGNINGS
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by TheOak (Post 499273)
Great to know. Because we can only have 53 and can afford only 5-6 more.


4 mil in cap space
6x league min 405K = 2.4M

We start the season with 1.6M in cap.


thats after the party is over. till then it's a freaking open house party till ya drop.

SmashMouth 04-28-2013 07:05 AM

Re: UDFA SIGNINGS
 
Looks like he has a good chance to make the team.

TheOak 04-28-2013 07:06 AM

Re: UDFA SIGNINGS
 
Point is that we will have as many in camp as we would have had with trading down. The down trade wouldn't have helped. Your the one on the crusade and getting all bent, not me lol. Just trying to help ya.

lee909 04-28-2013 07:06 AM

Re: UDFA SIGNINGS
 
5RBs and a FB on the roster again maybe

TheOak 04-28-2013 07:30 AM

Re: UDFA SIGNINGS
 
Hagen .... Brother..... Ill make one more attempt to help you preserve your sanity.

Sean knows what he is doing.

This year especially, having too many players at camp is not a good thing, and yes you can have too many.

There are only so many reps to go around, add that to an offseason where out defensive coaches are learning from our DC, and our DC is teaching our defensive coaches and players..... our defensive staff can't evaluate all the players at camp if we have too many.

hagan714 04-28-2013 07:51 AM

Re: UDFA SIGNINGS
 
in the draft all i was asking for was one more solid OL addition. :deadhorse2: :)

udfa come and they go by the start of the season and the practice squad is put together. there is always two maybe three spots that are always up for grabs.

veterans cut? i think this maybe a wild off season before the season starts.

so i have not given up hope for more new blood

now lets :beer::clown::beer:

Crusader 04-28-2013 08:40 AM

Re: UDFA SIGNINGS
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by alleycat_126 (Post 499276)
Kevin Redick and Chase Thomas ( and 3 more)

Ultimate Chase Thomas Highlights | HD - YouTube

WOW! Guy looks like a hitter. And seems to have decent hands too. Of course, everybody looks good on a highlight.

hagan714 04-28-2013 08:57 AM

Re: UDFA SIGNINGS
 
we definitely got some solid UDFA at LB.

i am wild about this one

Rod Sweeting, CB, Georgia Tech he should make the team and step right into the special teams as an impact player.

he needs coaching but he is smart. he rarely gets beat deep and keeps his man in front of him. plus he is a very solid tackler.

Danno 04-28-2013 09:20 AM

Re: UDFA SIGNINGS
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by hagan714 (Post 499300)
we definitely got some solid UDFA at LB.

i am wild about this one

Rod Sweeting, CB, Georgia Tech he should make the team and step right into the special teams as an impact player

I keep hearing Sweetings name. He was projected late (7th round), along with MLB Kevin Reddick (4th round) and OLB Chase Thomas (3rd round) as unbelievable UDFA pickups.

All 3 should have been drafted mid to late, and we got them as UDFA's. Score!

Seer1 04-28-2013 10:45 AM

Re: UDFA SIGNINGS
 
A bunch of stuff on youtube about Sweeting cussing on TV. I ****in' like that ****! I'm mostly excited about Thomas having had the chance to see a couple of Stanford games. I think he has a good chance to see significant action on Sunday this season. He even has a great name for LB -Chase.

LivnaLieTimay 04-28-2013 12:47 PM

Re: UDFA SIGNINGS
 
Seems like some solid UDFA pickups. Hope some of these guys step up and can make this team.

Rugby Saint II 04-28-2013 04:07 PM

Re: UDFA SIGNINGS
 
This might make up for what I consider an average draft with only one impact player to start.

hagan714 04-29-2013 08:19 AM

Re: UDFA SIGNINGS
 
http://blackandgold.com/blogs/hagan7...-nebraska.html

st thomas 04-29-2013 08:57 AM

Re: UDFA SIGNINGS
 
how thomas went undrafted has a ? mark about scouting. we got lucky getting this dude, seen him many a time on replays wow i have to see if something got broken on him or tied to mat teo somekind a way. just kidden. reddick was a talked about player also. damn the good luck


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