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[SFREDSKIN]

Signed Donovan Jeter undrafted to replace Mathis, signed by Steelers. Here’s some scouting on him, he seems below average with good size.

Positives: Nice-sized defensive tackle who had an underwhelming college career. Fires off the snap with a quick first step, keeps his feet moving, and works his hands throughout the action. Flashes power in his lower body and bull rushes opponents off the line.

Negatives: Cannot get off blocks once engaged at the point and gets held up by lesser opponents. Gets very narrow-based in his setup.

Analysis: Jeter possesses next-level size as well as growth potential, yet he never presented himself as anything other than an average college backup.

[calia]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

Signed Donovan Jeter undrafted to replace Mathis, signed by Steelers. Here’s some scouting on him, he seems below average with good size.

Positives: Nice-sized defensive tackle who had an underwhelming college career. Fires off the snap with a quick first step, keeps his feet moving, and works his hands throughout the action. Flashes power in his lower body and bull rushes opponents off the line.

Negatives: Cannot get off blocks once engaged at the point and gets held up by lesser opponents. Gets very narrow-based in his setup.

Analysis: Jeter possesses next-level size as well as growth potential, yet he never presented himself as anything other than an average college backup.

Hard to get excited about this. Aren't there some FAs still out there that would be worth a look?

[SFREDSKIN]

Originally Posted by calia

Hard to get excited about this. Aren't there some FAs still out there that would be worth a look?

Danny Shelton
Sheldon Day
Sheldon Richarson
Suh
Star Lotoulelei

[punch it in]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

Danny Shelton
Sheldon Day
Sheldon Richarson
Suh
Star Lotoulelei

I feel like any other team would take one of these guys without hesitation but we have to be different.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by punch it in

I feel like any other team would take one of these guys without hesitation but we have to be different.

Why would any of these guys want to sign with a team to be the 3rd DT? I mean if they do great, I just don't get the expectation of signing guys that are probably waiting for a starting opportunity.

[calia]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Why would any of these guys want to sign with a team to be the 3rd DT? I mean if they do great, I just don't get the expectation of signing guys that are probably waiting for a starting opportunity.

I'm not so sure that they'd have a reasonable expectation of starting (and I emphasize reasonable; they may have unreasonable expectations of starting). They're not on a team right now for a reason. I would hope that we'd at least reach out and kick the tires to see what it would take to sign one of these dudes.

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by calia

I'm not so sure that they'd have a reasonable expectation of starting (and I emphasize reasonable; they may have unreasonable expectations of starting). They're not on a team right now for a reason. I would hope that we'd at least reach out and kick the tires to see what it would take to sign one of these dudes.

I think perhaps saying that these guys expect to be starters may be a strong statement, but, I feel that these may be the type of players that may be holding on for the right opportunity. Suh for instance, has back to back 1-year deals with the Bucs. I just feel that a player like him is not going to sign to be the 3rd DT behind Allen and Payne.

Some players may be stubborn like that, and will play the waiting game (see Landon Collins, who is still a free agent).

[SFREDSKIN]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Why would any of these guys want to sign with a team to be the 3rd DT? I mean if they do great, I just don't get the expectation of signing guys that are probably waiting for a starting opportunity.

Why wouldn’t they? Beats them sitting at home not getting a paycheck. From what I’ve read and seen, Donovan could surprise. He has really good size.

[BaltimoreSkins]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

Why would any of these guys want to sign with a team to be the 3rd DT? I mean if they do great, I just don't get the expectation of signing guys that are probably waiting for a starting opportunity.

I agree and some probably looking for a long contract which we won't be offering. Putting your body through a season for what you feel is less than your value just doesn't make sense.

[WCommandersfan99]

I think the Detroit game will tell us a lot if we're really going to have a good season. It is a very winnable road game against a team that really needs to win. Detroit has had a ton of close, tough losses under Campbell. We need to secure the W and start out 2-0 this season.