Saints sign 12 undrafted free agents

WhoDat!656 · 05-11-2014, 05:53 PM

One of the most underrated post draft activities is the chase for undrafted free agents. Teams can find diamonds in the rough by combing though their draft boards and finding out who is left.

According to NewOrleansSaints.com, in the everlasting quest for talent, the Saints have signed 12 rookie free agents.
◾ Rutgers WR Brandon Coleman
◾ Sam Houston State RB Timothy Flanders Jr.
◾ BYU LB Spencer Hadley
◾ Valdosta State WR Seantavious Jones
◾ Middle Tennessee State QB Logan Kilgore
◾ Michigan State DT Micajah Reynolds
◾ USC DT George Uko
◾ Jacksonville State S Pierre Warren
◾ Kansas State S Ty Zimmerman
◾ Colorado DE Chidera Uzo-Diribe
◾ GVSU OL Matt Armstrong
◾ Notre Dame DT Mike Golic Jr.

Saints sign 12 undrafted free agents

nola_swammi · 05-11-2014, 05:59 PM

It would be nice if they can find a kicker

Rugby Saint II · 05-11-2014, 06:23 PM

Originally Posted by nola_swammi

It would be nice if they can find a kicker

Yes It would......very nice. Either that or a center.

Marlboro Man · 05-11-2014, 06:38 PM

They did sign a kicker. Don't remember his name. Anybody know what happened to Christian Jones??

|Mitch| · 05-11-2014, 06:41 PM

Originally Posted by Marlboro Man

They did sign a kicker. Don't remember his name. Anybody know what happened to Christian Jones??

Bears

The Dude · 05-11-2014, 06:51 PM

We didn't pick up as many offensive lineman as I thought we would. I still think we may bring Goodwin in.

jeanpierre · 05-11-2014, 07:06 PM

Well, we made some interesting signings, there were other candidates that I'm disappointed we didn't sign or draft in latter rounds. Some thoughts on the fresh fish...

◾ Rutgers WR Brandon Coleman
Great, great Physical Traits; Average Speed; Knack for the Highlight Catch, Drops Routine Catches; Undisciplined Route Runner; Problems can be fixed with player commitment and coaching...

◾ Sam Houston State RB Timothy Flanders Jr.
Oklahoma St signee, transferred after Redshirt Year to SH St and proceeded to dominate Southland Conference play; built similar to Dalton Hilliard type of RB; shifty, quick, stout though to breakaway speed; will challenge for a roster spot among the RB corps; player to watch...

◾ BYU LB Spencer Hadley
Smallish LB with above avarage agility; poor straight-speed; BYU honorcode violation came to light when rival Utah fan took pictures of Vegas Partying - meh, he could've done worse; has had multiple injuries and at 24 years old, is at best special teams player...

◾ Valdosta State WR Seantavious Jones

Good Size, doesn't play to clocked speed; rounds off routes rather than agile, explosive cuts, decent production; bench receiver at best that likely won't make a commitment to special teams...

◾ Middle Tennessee State QB Logan Kilgore
Would rather have had his teammate OL Josh Walker; scrappy, productive producing quarterback; does have some good training (former Bengal QB Ken Anderson which is as good as the Manning school of quarterbacking; yes, I have his book somewhere); signed with Bus Cook, same agent who brought us the protracted retirement of Brett Favre...

◾ Michigan State DT Micajah Reynolds
Above Average athlete that can seem to translate skills to the football field; has bounced between Offensive Guard to Defensive Tackle and may now be headed back to Guard; Coaching Staff may need to spend some time with signee to find out what makes him tick to get him on track; story to follow through camp; the fact that he played defensive lineman may have interesting affect on him as a Guard...

◾ USC DT George Uko
Similar player to Akiem Hicks; Needs Conditioning/Strength Training; Subpar to Average Lower Body Athleticism - maybe coordination exercises, even dancing may improve...

◾ Jacksonville State S Pierre Warren
Player with physical tools that doesn't seem committed to developing himself as an athlete or individual - admitted upon his announcing early entrance into the NFL draft he was thinking about his NFL career while his collegiate team was in the playoffs; no commitment in the weight room; so what will he do to make things different?!?

◾ Kansas State S Ty Zimmerman

Not knowing we'd sign him, his signing makes the fifth round pick of Sunseri moot; same safety; Zimmerman has had his share of injuries, but when on the field, he's a leader, signal caller, playmaker; if he makes the team, which I would love to see, we wasted a pick on Sunseri...

◾ Colorado DE Chidera Uzo-Diribe

Nice Signing, very similar "tweener" to Junior Galette; long arms, strong bull rush; even has a nifty counter spin move; like Galette, seems only interested in getting after the passer and is vulnerable against the run mostly due to a non-commitment to stopping the run; flaws are correctable based on player/coaching commitment...

◾ GVSU OL Matt Armstrong

Well Hello, Grand Valley State; decorated Center for the Lakers (Grand Valley State) and former teammate of current Saints' Center Candidate Tim Lelito; ideal late round/UDRFA with good size for the position; early injury at the NFL combine restricted him from full participation; that GVSU mine may yield another nugget for the Saints...

◾ Notre Dame DT Mike Golic Jr.
awaiting for yet another reality TV show entitled "Golics"; novelty signing...

◾ Summary

With the exception of Golic, Warren and Jones, have gotten more excited about the Undrafted Rookie Class than our disappointing performance in the draft...

K Major · 05-11-2014, 09:41 PM

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

◾ USC DT George Uko
Similar player to Akiem Hicks; Needs Conditioning/Strength Training; Subpar to Average Lower Body Athleticism - maybe coordination exercises, even dancing may improve...

Well done JP.

You had me rolling with that dance quote.

hennr · 05-11-2014, 10:22 PM

There are a lot more ufda players to come as until the 6 draft picks sign there are spots for 28 players.They signed so far 19 ufda rookies plus mike golic so they still need to sign 8 more players.

|Mitch| · 05-11-2014, 11:30 PM

Ty Zimmerman made NFL.coms All Undrafted team:

FS: Ty Zimmerman, Kansas State

The buzz: Zimmerman (6-1, 202) is a heady player who was a four-year starter for the Wildcats. He was a first-team All-Big 12 pick in both 2012 and 2013 and also was a two-time third-team All-America selection. He had 13 interceptions and 257 tackles in his career and was known for his ability in run support. But Zimmerman had labrum surgery and missed the combine and also K-State's pro day; he also is considered a half-step slow.
Status: Zimmerman signed with the New Orleans Saints.

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WhoDat!656 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 16,062	Saints sign 12 undrafted free agents One of the most underrated post draft activities is the chase for undrafted free agents. Teams can find diamonds in the rough by combing though their draft boards and finding out who is left. According to NewOrleansSaints.com, in the everlasting quest for talent, the Saints have signed 12 rookie free agents. ◾ Rutgers WR Brandon Coleman ◾ Sam Houston State RB Timothy Flanders Jr. ◾ BYU LB Spencer Hadley ◾ Valdosta State WR Seantavious Jones ◾ Middle Tennessee State QB Logan Kilgore ◾ Michigan State DT Micajah Reynolds ◾ USC DT George Uko ◾ Jacksonville State S Pierre Warren ◾ Kansas State S Ty Zimmerman ◾ Colorado DE Chidera Uzo-Diribe ◾ GVSU OL Matt Armstrong ◾ Notre Dame DT Mike Golic Jr. Saints sign 12 undrafted free agents hagan714 and QBREES9 like this.
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jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: Saints sign 12 undrafted free agents Well, we made some interesting signings, there were other candidates that I'm disappointed we didn't sign or draft in latter rounds. Some thoughts on the fresh fish... ◾ Rutgers WR Brandon Coleman Great, great Physical Traits; Average Speed; Knack for the Highlight Catch, Drops Routine Catches; Undisciplined Route Runner; Problems can be fixed with player commitment and coaching... ◾ Sam Houston State RB Timothy Flanders Jr. Oklahoma St signee, transferred after Redshirt Year to SH St and proceeded to dominate Southland Conference play; built similar to Dalton Hilliard type of RB; shifty, quick, stout though to breakaway speed; will challenge for a roster spot among the RB corps; player to watch... ◾ BYU LB Spencer Hadley Smallish LB with above avarage agility; poor straight-speed; BYU honorcode violation came to light when rival Utah fan took pictures of Vegas Partying - meh, he could've done worse; has had multiple injuries and at 24 years old, is at best special teams player... ◾ Valdosta State WR Seantavious Jones Good Size, doesn't play to clocked speed; rounds off routes rather than agile, explosive cuts, decent production; bench receiver at best that likely won't make a commitment to special teams... ◾ Middle Tennessee State QB Logan Kilgore Would rather have had his teammate OL Josh Walker; scrappy, productive producing quarterback; does have some good training (former Bengal QB Ken Anderson which is as good as the Manning school of quarterbacking; yes, I have his book somewhere); signed with Bus Cook, same agent who brought us the protracted retirement of Brett Favre... ◾ Michigan State DT Micajah Reynolds Above Average athlete that can seem to translate skills to the football field; has bounced between Offensive Guard to Defensive Tackle and may now be headed back to Guard; Coaching Staff may need to spend some time with signee to find out what makes him tick to get him on track; story to follow through camp; the fact that he played defensive lineman may have interesting affect on him as a Guard... ◾ USC DT George Uko Similar player to Akiem Hicks; Needs Conditioning/Strength Training; Subpar to Average Lower Body Athleticism - maybe coordination exercises, even dancing may improve... ◾ Jacksonville State S Pierre Warren Player with physical tools that doesn't seem committed to developing himself as an athlete or individual - admitted upon his announcing early entrance into the NFL draft he was thinking about his NFL career while his collegiate team was in the playoffs; no commitment in the weight room; so what will he do to make things different?!? ◾ Kansas State S Ty Zimmerman Not knowing we'd sign him, his signing makes the fifth round pick of Sunseri moot; same safety; Zimmerman has had his share of injuries, but when on the field, he's a leader, signal caller, playmaker; if he makes the team, which I would love to see, we wasted a pick on Sunseri... ◾ Colorado DE Chidera Uzo-Diribe Nice Signing, very similar "tweener" to Junior Galette; long arms, strong bull rush; even has a nifty counter spin move; like Galette, seems only interested in getting after the passer and is vulnerable against the run mostly due to a non-commitment to stopping the run; flaws are correctable based on player/coaching commitment... ◾ GVSU OL Matt Armstrong Well Hello, Grand Valley State; decorated Center for the Lakers (Grand Valley State) and former teammate of current Saints' Center Candidate Tim Lelito; ideal late round/UDRFA with good size for the position; early injury at the NFL combine restricted him from full participation; that GVSU mine may yield another nugget for the Saints... ◾ Notre Dame DT Mike Golic Jr. awaiting for yet another reality TV show entitled "Golics"; novelty signing... ◾ Summary With the exception of Golic, Warren and Jones, have gotten more excited about the Undrafted Rookie Class than our disappointing performance in the draft... exile and K Major like this.
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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,622 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints sign 12 undrafted free agents Originally Posted by jeanpierre ◾ USC DT George Uko Similar player to Akiem Hicks; Needs Conditioning/Strength Training; Subpar to Average Lower Body Athleticism - maybe coordination exercises, even dancing may improve... Well done JP. You had me rolling with that dance quote.

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hennr 100th Post Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 262	Re: Saints sign 12 undrafted free agents There are a lot more ufda players to come as until the 6 draft picks sign there are spots for 28 players.They signed so far 19 ufda rookies plus mike golic so they still need to sign 8 more players.
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\|Mitch\| 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alexandria, La Posts: 11,303	Re: Saints sign 12 undrafted free agents Ty Zimmerman made NFL.coms All Undrafted team: FS: Ty Zimmerman, Kansas State The buzz: Zimmerman (6-1, 202) is a heady player who was a four-year starter for the Wildcats. He was a first-team All-Big 12 pick in both 2012 and 2013 and also was a two-time third-team All-America selection. He had 13 interceptions and 257 tackles in his career and was known for his ability in run support. But Zimmerman had labrum surgery and missed the combine and also K-State's pro day; he also is considered a half-step slow. Status: Zimmerman signed with the New Orleans Saints.