UDFA Thread

SmootSmack · 04-29-2012, 07:25 PM

Well Thomas' Eagles career was short lived...he's headed to Redskin Park

budw38 · 04-29-2012, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Well Thomas' Eagles career was short lived...he's headed to Redskin Park

He must have run into some Eagle fans while looking for real estate , and thought to himself ( I have to get the HELL out of here ) .

vallin21 · 04-29-2012, 07:45 PM

I thought he'd signed w/ Philly, so did he ask to be released? Did they cut him? More info

Lotus · 04-29-2012, 07:49 PM

He must have decided that wearing that ghastly green was not worth the extra 25 cents the Eagles were offering.

GTripp0012 · 04-29-2012, 07:52 PM

Lewis is a weird fit for a Shanahan offense: limited agility, goes down after the catch, can't block even the most stationary target, but he's a legit priority NFL UDFA with a receiving future in the league. He's great at playing on the football. And calling him a possession target sells his vertical ability short: he can break a cushion and run deeper intermediate 9 routes.

I don't think he'll make the crowded field at receiver here and he's probably more likely to sign elsewhere on cut day than to come back to our practice squad, but he's a good pickup. He'll likely gain a Marko Mitchell kind of buzz with catches in training camp.

SmootSmack · 04-29-2012, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by vallin21

I thought he'd signed w/ Philly, so did he ask to be released? Did they cut him? More info

No I think they got some additional players and to make room let him go. Not at all uncommon at this time of year for UDFAs to move quickly from team to team.

GTripp0012 · 04-29-2012, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by NYCskinfan82

Made what seemed like alot catches, but I saw no YAC. Would be a PS body at best IMO.

South Carolina is just sitting in zone against ECU, so I think that's more a scheme thing. But you're right: Lewis isn't going to run away from people after the catch.

Dirtbag59 · 04-29-2012, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Well Thomas' Eagles career was short lived...he's headed to Redskin Park

Awesome. Not the fastest guy but everything I've read said he has great instincts and fluid hips.

SkinzWin · 04-29-2012, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by budw38

He must have run into some Eagle fans while looking for real estate , and thought to himself ( I have to get the HELL out of here ) .

No, he had the thought right after he passed through the Philly city limits.

vallin21 · 04-29-2012, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

No I think they got some additional players and to make room let him go. Not at all uncommon at this time of year for UDFAs to move quickly from team to team.

Ok, makes sense.

Chico23231 · 04-29-2012, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by GTripp0012

Lewis is a weird fit for a Shanahan offense: limited agility, goes down after the catch, can't block even the most stationary target, but he's a legit priority NFL UDFA with a receiving future in the league. He's great at playing on the football. And calling him a possession target sells his vertical ability short: he can break a cushion and run deeper intermediate 9 routes.

I don't think he'll make the crowded field at receiver here and he's probably more likely to sign elsewhere on cut day than to come back to our practice squad, but he's a good pickup. He'll likely gain a Marko Mitchell kind of buzz with catches in training camp.

post #69, Im already refering to him as Marko. The ECU guys didnt get alot of draft respect, I expected both to be at least drafted. I remember Spurrier talking about Lewis and Davis after that game last season, they put up some serious numbers.

Dirtbag59 · 04-29-2012, 08:34 PM

Lets try to remember that a lot of these guys won't even make the team. Right now I'd put my money on Thomas, Minnifield, and 1 guy from the rest of the field.

simbosargos75 · 04-29-2012, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Dirtbag59

Yes, stock up on those midwestern road graders.

As a wisconsin season ticket holder, I can tell you that josh even making the practice squad would be a miracle. He came in as a 5star recruit ranked in the top 20 by all services, but as has been mentioned, sustained horrible injuries to both knees. He can barely run now. Great kid, no future in football IMO though sadly.

RGIII · 04-30-2012, 05:42 AM

I guess you can't blame blame an UDFA for not signing with a team who showed interest before the draft, yet drafted guys at the his position late in the draft.

NYCskinfan82 · 04-30-2012, 09:57 AM

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I think a Decent pick-up. Worth kicking the tires.

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04-29-2012, 07:45 PM	#93
vallin21 The Starter Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,198	Re: UDFA Thread I thought he'd signed w/ Philly, so did he ask to be released? Did they cut him? More info

04-29-2012, 07:49 PM	#94
Lotus Fire Bruce NOW Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 11,434	Re: UDFA Thread He must have decided that wearing that ghastly green was not worth the extra 25 cents the Eagles were offering. __________________ Bruce Allen when in charge alone: 4-12 (.250) Bruce Allen's overall Redskins record : 28-52 (.350) Vinny Cerrato's record when in charge alone: 52-65 (.444) Vinny's overall Redskins record: 62-82 (.430) We won more with Vinny

04-29-2012, 07:52 PM	#95
GTripp0012 Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Evanston, IL Age: 38 Posts: 15,994	Re: UDFA Thread Lewis is a weird fit for a Shanahan offense: limited agility, goes down after the catch, can't block even the most stationary target, but he's a legit priority NFL UDFA with a receiving future in the league. He's great at playing on the football. And calling him a possession target sells his vertical ability short: he can break a cushion and run deeper intermediate 9 routes. I don't think he'll make the crowded field at receiver here and he's probably more likely to sign elsewhere on cut day than to come back to our practice squad, but he's a good pickup. He'll likely gain a Marko Mitchell kind of buzz with catches in training camp. __________________ according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

04-29-2012, 08:34 PM	#102
Dirtbag59 Naega jeil jal naga Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Atlanta, Georgia From: Silver Spring, Maryland Age: 40 Posts: 14,750	Re: UDFA Thread Lets try to remember that a lot of these guys won't even make the team. Right now I'd put my money on Thomas, Minnifield, and 1 guy from the rest of the field. __________________ "It's nice to be important, but its more important to be nice." - Scooter "I feel like Dirtbag has been slowly and methodically trolling the board for a month or so now." - FRPLG

04-30-2012, 05:42 AM	#104
RGIII Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 624	Re: UDFA Thread I guess you can't blame blame an UDFA for not signing with a team who showed interest before the draft, yet drafted guys at the his position late in the draft.

04-30-2012, 09:57 AM	#105
NYCskinfan82 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Queens, NYC Age: 56 Posts: 3,803	Re: UDFA Thread Brandon Bolden Signs with Redskins: Highlights, Analysis, and Scouting Report \| Bleacher Report I think a Decent pick-up. Worth kicking the tires.

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