TOP UNDRAFTED PLAYERS FOR TT TO SIGN WISHLIST

[Bretsky]

Yo, let's start talking some ball

When the floodgates open, TT will certainly be pursuing a wishlist of undrafted rookies.

Tyrone Williams, and Sam Shields (who Bretsky liked .....and Joe Whitt recently said could turn into one of the top CB's in the league over the next few years) are examples of gems that can be found

So it's time to get refocused on football and posting some guys you'd LOVE to see TT bring in for a shot

Post your wishlist along with highlights of that player if you choose

Start your engines gang.......the blonde haired hottie in the seductive referee outfit is about the wave the flag.........

LET THE NFL RACE BEGIN !!!!

[Bretsky]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ns96HB21Um4&feature=related

Derrick Locke; here's that undersized speedster who can catch the ball and find space on third downs. Awesome speed. Little man; great change of speed back.

Get er done TT

[Lurker64]

Don't think we sign Locke, we have a bunch of RBs and TT doesn't really like the small short ones to begin with.

The guy I really like is Joe Lefeged safety out of Ruttgers, he's a little undersized but the kid is a playmaker and we need a fourth safety anyway.

[Bretsky]

Don't think we sign Locke, we have a bunch of RBs and TT doesn't really like the small short ones to begin with.

The guy I really like is Joe Lefeged safety out of Ruttgers, he's a little undersized but the kid is a playmaker and we need a fourth safety anyway.

To be honest I really like Lefeged as well.
Here are some tidbits

http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=9&c=2&cid=515857&nid=2487795&fhn=1&pg=4&ssf=1&RequestedURL=http%3a%2f%2frecruiting.scout.com%2fa.z%3fs%3d73%26p%3d9%26c%3d2%26cid%3d515857%26nid%3d2487795%26fhn%3d1%26pg%3d4

Lefeged is a linebacker by trait, but will likely be a safety at the next level. He will improve on his coverage skills, but he needs no help on run support. The kid will hit anything in an opposite colored jersey. he moves very well frm sideline-to-sideline and makes plays all over the field.

Scouting Report: Joe Lefeged, Rutgers

NFL position: S

Height: 5-11 5/8

Weight: 210

40 time: 4.42

Current projection: Fourth-round pick

Strengths: Lefeged is a fast, athletic safety who is productive in run support and pass coverage. Reads the quarterback well in deep pass coverage and reacts well to stay with receivers. Covers tight ends well in man coverage and does a good job picking up receivers on drag routes; able to make tackle right after the catch. Is an impact special teams player, mostly on kickoffs.

Weaknesses: Is not consistent. Does not come up fast in run support and seems willing to let teammates make the tackle. Has a bad habit of slowing before contact in run support instead of delivering a blow. Because he ducks his head, sometimes misses tackles.

Bottom line: Lefeged does not make a lot of tackles in run support, but he is a good coverage safety who should be an impact special teams player. He is likely to be a backup safety and special teams player in the NFL initially. However, he should be a starter if he improves in run support and becomes a more consistent tackler.

— Russ Lande, War Room scouts



Read more: http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/stor...#ixzz1SIU1L3JU

[Bretsky]

ABSOLUTELY HAVE TO CHEER FOR THIS GUY AND IT"D BE AWESOME IF TT OR ANYBODY GAVE HIM A SHOT

5. Mark Herzlich, LB, Boston College: If Herzlich would have been available in the 2009 draft, he would have been a top 10 or 15 pick. In May of 2009, Herzlich was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer, and after missing the entire season, returned to the field in 2010. Herzlich participated in practice just three times before playing in Boston College's 2010 season opener. He's a strong player (29 bench-press reps at the combine), and is very good at diagnosing plays (his four interceptions are evidence of that ability). He's a special player as far as work habits, and appears to slowly be regaining his speed and quickness.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ino7sWKItMY

[Bretsky]

MISSOURI CENTER...........TIM BARNES..................Le'ts take a flyer; get er done TT

As far as what Barnes brings to the table, he has decent size for a center at 6'4", 300 lbs, to go along with outstanding footwork, balance, and hands. He was a big part of the reason the Tiger offensive line was such a dominating force in 2010, as he served as the unit's anchor. As a guard, Barnes is still big enough, though he's just average in terms of bulk for the position. The real question for Barnes playing at a guard spot will be whether or not he's strong enough to consistently force open the inside lanes. Technique and agility are king at the center position, and that's where Barnes excels, using his skill to make up for being a bit undersized; guards usually rely more on their strength to hit opposing defensive lineman and drive them back and out of the running lanes. Whether Barnes has that ability to overpower and push back an onrushing D-lineman remains to be seen. Shutting down a beast like Jerrell Powe (6'3", 322), certainly helps make Barnes's case, though.




There should be some concern about Barnes transitioning to a pro-style offense, as he's been part of spread offenses his entire career at Mizzou. It's always a worry for teams when drafting a quarterback, and I have to think the adjustment is something you have to look at for a center as well. Certainly not as big a concern, of course, as it is with a quarterback, but it is a change in the snaps, as well as the blocking scheme. Still, I imagine good coaching could easily smooth over any transitional pains.




Depending on how Barnes performs at the various pro day workouts and draft functions over the next couple of months leading up to the draft itself, he could go as high as the third round or as low as the sixth. I'll admit I would like to see him playing for the Rams in the future; I can't help but root for a local kid to get a chance to play for the hometown team. (Well, he's from Longwood, which is closer to KC than St. Louis, so the Chiefs would probably be more of a hometown team, but still.) He could represent a major upgrade for the Rams at an area of need as well, making it a win-win situation for all involved.

[red]

its been so god damn long since the draft that i don't even have a clue who's available anymore

[red]

ABSOLUTELY HAVE TO CHEER FOR THIS GUY AND IT"D BE AWESOME IF TT OR ANYBODY GAVE HIM A SHOT

5. Mark Herzlich, LB, Boston College: If Herzlich would have been available in the 2009 draft, he would have been a top 10 or 15 pick. In May of 2009, Herzlich was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer, and after missing the entire season, returned to the field in 2010. Herzlich participated in practice just three times before playing in Boston College's 2010 season opener. He's a strong player (29 bench-press reps at the combine), and is very good at diagnosing plays (his four interceptions are evidence of that ability). He's a special player as far as work habits, and appears to slowly be regaining his speed and quickness.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ino7sWKItMY

it really shocked me that no one took a late round flyer on this guy. would he be an OLB or ILB for us?

[Bretsky]

I think he goes inside in our system; honestly you give him a shot and in all probablity he's a PS guy and develops

[Lurker64]

it really shocked me that no one took a late round flyer on this guy. would he be an OLB or ILB for us?

ILB. The whole reason that nobody took a shot on him in the late rounds is that his play on the field last year (after coming back form cancer) just didn't merit being drafted in the NFL, and there's serious concern that that's all he has left to give physically (I mean, he does now have a titanium rod in his leg where some bone used to be.)

Before he was diagnosed with cancer, he was a sure-fire top 10 pick. But after coming back, he just didn't play at a draftable level.

[Bretsky]

he showed plenty of improvement

I hope more provide some lists

Last year we identified Shields fairly early and feel in love with his speed

I see a lot of decent players from this group but from what I see not many have the upside Shields had

There are several safeties that are still pretty good who went undrafted

[Lurker64]

I have a feeling that we're going to sign that Mark Schiechl kid, the DE out of the Colorado School of Mines that set the DII sack record to play OLB for us. We certainly worked him out at every opportunity, so he's ours if we want him.

I do not think we'll go after that CSM "juiced out of his mind" NT though.

[Bretsky]

I'd think a DE would have a good opportunity to make this squad
If Jenkins comes back there are spots available. Not remotely sold on Wynn
and Justine is a camp body at this point

[Lurker64]

I'd think a DE would have a good opportunity to make this squad
If Jenkins comes back there are spots available. Not remotely sold on Wynn
and Justine is a camp body at this point

For 5-techs, I like Brandon Bair out of Oregon. Doesn't have the arm-length that's ideal, but he's a big kid who's mature, consistent, and hard working.

[Bretsky]

A COUPLE MORE INTRUIGING ONES

Pat Devlin, QB, Delaware
After being compared to ex-teammate Joe Flacco for a large part of the draft process, Devlin was largely a disappointment and now finds himself hoping to sign onto a team as a developmental quarterback. He has the size standing at 6 ft 3, 225 pounds, but his average arm strength and inaccuracy were likely contributors to his slip on draft day. Devlin will likely find his way onto a team as a 3rd quarterback and will have to work his way up from there. Look for a team like the Miami Dolphins to take a run at Devlin in free agency.