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bloom, when is the next rookie update (1 Viewer)
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BigTex
Don't mess with Texas
it's coming... if there's anyone in particular you're really curious about, we can talk about them in this thread.
Scanlon - lit up NFLE, but stuck behind Kawika Mitchell. Definitely a guy to run to the waiver wire for if Mitchell gets hurt.Parrish - Probably a slot receiver unless Andre Davis busts, and that's the best role for him.
Martin - very interesting guy who also had a lot of success in NFLE. He's got good size (6'4" 217) and has been nothing but impressive in minicamps so far this year. It's not like anyone has a strangehold on the WR2, 3, and 4 jobs in GB. Definitely one to watch.
ILoveMyLions
Footballguy
I have a question about the 2nd tier of QBs, specifically Kellen Clemons and Brodie Croyle. I'm torn which one to go with in my rookie draft. Clemens seems like he could be the starter for the Jets by 2007 if they don't draft a QB next season. Reports on him have been good as well. Croyle is a player that I know you aren't as high on, but I think he could be the heir to Trent Green in KC which would lilkely be a better scenario for a young QB. For those of us in start 2 QB leagues, this is obviously an important question to answer and would appreciate any input.
Will
Drunk, not Stupid
Martin Nance - any news from Buffalo?
Hank Baskett - can he make the team in Philly?
Marques Colston - NO converting him to TE? Will he make it?
Dontrelle Moore - Got cut by the Jets, is he done or will he catch on somewhere?
Taurean Henderson - buried pretty deep, any chance to stick? Practice squad?
any other diamonds in the rough you can think of much appreciated.
Hank Baskett - can he make the team in Philly?
Marques Colston - NO converting him to TE? Will he make it?
Dontrelle Moore - Got cut by the Jets, is he done or will he catch on somewhere?
Taurean Henderson - buried pretty deep, any chance to stick? Practice squad?
any other diamonds in the rough you can think of much appreciated.
Will
Drunk, not Stupid
Between Norwood and Calhoun, my uneducated opinion is that if their situations were reversed; Calhoun was in Atlanta, Norwood backing up KJ, this discussion would be much shorter.
They both have size issues but Calhoun was considered a better prospect in almost everything I read pre draft. It's just the spot Norwood landed in that got him a boost.
In dynasty drafts I almost always go with talent over situation. Situations change, but talent will eventually get a shot in most cases.
JJ Arrington is the player that flashes in my mind when I think of these situations. Before the draft last year he was an interesting prospect but barely made the top 10 in pre draft RB rankings in most I saw. Then he goes to a great situation and becomes the consesus #4 RB in rookie drafts. Now he backs up Edge. Bad situation, bad #4 pick. Easy to say in hindsight maybe, but there were warning signs.
I obviously can't say Norwood is the next Arrington but I don't have a good feeling.
I would personally take Calhoun (and Drew) over Norwood. And depending on how the Droughns/Green/Suggs thing plays out, I'll be watching Harrison closely in Cleveland too.
Sorry, just babbling to kill time til Bloom gets here...
They both have size issues but Calhoun was considered a better prospect in almost everything I read pre draft. It's just the spot Norwood landed in that got him a boost.
In dynasty drafts I almost always go with talent over situation. Situations change, but talent will eventually get a shot in most cases.
JJ Arrington is the player that flashes in my mind when I think of these situations. Before the draft last year he was an interesting prospect but barely made the top 10 in pre draft RB rankings in most I saw. Then he goes to a great situation and becomes the consesus #4 RB in rookie drafts. Now he backs up Edge. Bad situation, bad #4 pick. Easy to say in hindsight maybe, but there were warning signs.
I obviously can't say Norwood is the next Arrington but I don't have a good feeling.
I would personally take Calhoun (and Drew) over Norwood. And depending on how the Droughns/Green/Suggs thing plays out, I'll be watching Harrison closely in Cleveland too.
Sorry, just babbling to kill time til Bloom gets here...
Will
Drunk, not Stupid
Interested to hear about Brad Smith's transition to WR
Is that you Booby? How ya doing?
I have heard some good stuff about Smith so far, it looks like his transition is going well. I can't seem to find any links quick.
I have heard less from the other QB converts; McNeil and Robinson.
Is that you Booby? How ya doing?
I have heard some good stuff about Smith so far, it looks like his transition is going well. I can't seem to find any links quick.
I have heard less from the other QB converts; McNeil and Robinson.
Will
Drunk, not Stupid
WR Brad Smith drew praise for his work a...
Published Sun Jun 18 8:06:00 a.m. CT 2006
(Rotoworld) WR Brad Smith drew praise for his work at the Jets' final minicamp.Impact: Smith started slow in May but seems to have turned it around. CBs Derrick Strait and Drew Coleman looked good, as did fourth-round RB Leon Washington.
Jets | B. Smith impressive
(KFFL) Dave Hutchinson, of the Star-Ledger, New York Jets rookie WR Brad Smith has been impressive at minicamp. Sun Jun 18 11:45:00 a.m. CT 2006
Jets | Clemens most impressive quarterback at minicamp
Published Sun Jun 18 11:40:00 a.m. CT 2006
(KFFL) Dave Hutchinson, of the Star-Ledger, reports New York Jets rookie QB Kellen Clemens was the most impressive of the team's four quarterbacks at minicamp, outperforming veteran QBs Chad Pennington, Patrick Ramsey and Brooks Bollinger. Clemens displayed an exceptional arm, moxie and the leadership ability of a veteran. He has what people describe as "it." Whether rookie head coach Eric Mangini is prepared to go with a rookie QB is a different question. He has plenty of time and the backing of general manager Mike Tannenbaum and owner Woody Johnson, and it will be interesting to see what he does. "Each guy is missing some things that you'd like them to see, and some guys are making some throws that you're really happy with," Mangini said. "This is just that period where they're getting used to the offense." Bollinger will battle Ramsey for a roster spot.
Jets | L. Washington quietly has good minicamp
(KFFL) Dave Hutchinson, of the Star-Ledger, New York Jets rookie RB Leon Washington quietly had a good minicamp for the team. Sun Jun 18 11:48:00 a.m. CT 2006
Browns | Harrison catches eye of coaching staff
Published Sun Jun 18 2:10:00 p.m. CT 2006
(KFFL) Steve Doerschuk, of the Canton Repository, reports Cleveland Browns RB Jerome Harrison has caught the eye of head coach Romeo Crennel during minicamp. "He and (undrafted rookie) Chris Barclay are similar...quick and explosive. They seem to run away from people."
Falcons | Norwood makes headway toward No. 2 running back job
Published Sun Jun 18 8:47:00 p.m. CT 2006
(KFFL) Steve Wyche, of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons RB Jerious Norwood has made headway toward replacing RB T.J. Duckett as the team's No. 2 running back. Aside from athleticism, Norwood's adaptation to the offense could keep Duckett on the trading block. Norwood has improved on his ability to pickup the blitz and receiving skills.
Just a few from KFFL.
Leon Washington is another interesting longshot. Blaylock and Houston ahead of him, not to mention the ageless CMart. But I'll be watching and hoping to hear more on him.
Published Sun Jun 18 8:06:00 a.m. CT 2006
(Rotoworld) WR Brad Smith drew praise for his work at the Jets' final minicamp.Impact: Smith started slow in May but seems to have turned it around. CBs Derrick Strait and Drew Coleman looked good, as did fourth-round RB Leon Washington.
Jets | B. Smith impressive
(KFFL) Dave Hutchinson, of the Star-Ledger, New York Jets rookie WR Brad Smith has been impressive at minicamp. Sun Jun 18 11:45:00 a.m. CT 2006
Jets | Clemens most impressive quarterback at minicamp
Published Sun Jun 18 11:40:00 a.m. CT 2006
(KFFL) Dave Hutchinson, of the Star-Ledger, reports New York Jets rookie QB Kellen Clemens was the most impressive of the team's four quarterbacks at minicamp, outperforming veteran QBs Chad Pennington, Patrick Ramsey and Brooks Bollinger. Clemens displayed an exceptional arm, moxie and the leadership ability of a veteran. He has what people describe as "it." Whether rookie head coach Eric Mangini is prepared to go with a rookie QB is a different question. He has plenty of time and the backing of general manager Mike Tannenbaum and owner Woody Johnson, and it will be interesting to see what he does. "Each guy is missing some things that you'd like them to see, and some guys are making some throws that you're really happy with," Mangini said. "This is just that period where they're getting used to the offense." Bollinger will battle Ramsey for a roster spot.
Jets | L. Washington quietly has good minicamp
(KFFL) Dave Hutchinson, of the Star-Ledger, New York Jets rookie RB Leon Washington quietly had a good minicamp for the team. Sun Jun 18 11:48:00 a.m. CT 2006
Browns | Harrison catches eye of coaching staff
Published Sun Jun 18 2:10:00 p.m. CT 2006
(KFFL) Steve Doerschuk, of the Canton Repository, reports Cleveland Browns RB Jerome Harrison has caught the eye of head coach Romeo Crennel during minicamp. "He and (undrafted rookie) Chris Barclay are similar...quick and explosive. They seem to run away from people."
Falcons | Norwood makes headway toward No. 2 running back job
Published Sun Jun 18 8:47:00 p.m. CT 2006
(KFFL) Steve Wyche, of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, reports Atlanta Falcons RB Jerious Norwood has made headway toward replacing RB T.J. Duckett as the team's No. 2 running back. Aside from athleticism, Norwood's adaptation to the offense could keep Duckett on the trading block. Norwood has improved on his ability to pickup the blitz and receiving skills.
Just a few from KFFL.
Leon Washington is another interesting longshot. Blaylock and Houston ahead of him, not to mention the ageless CMart. But I'll be watching and hoping to hear more on him.
All of the reports about Clemens are overwhelmingly positive, although Croyle has also been getting positive buzz and is ahead of Casey Printers in the QB of the future battle in KC. Clemens is closer to taking over but Croyle would be taking over the better offense. Clemens is more likely to get a starting stint, but Croyle has more upside. I would go with Clemens, but its close.
Norwood - he should be given Dunn's role next year, and could make Duckett expendable as early as this year.
Nance is an interesting case - he's caught their eye so far, and they don't have anyone else like him on the roster. He's over the injury that cut short his post season workouts. Good buzz about him so far.Baskett was sought by the Eagles, and McMullen (the player they gave up for him) has been solid in the Vikes minicamp, lining up in the slot. He has the same thing going for him as Nance - the Eagles don't have another big physical jumpball getter like Baskett, plus he loves special teams. I think he can make it as the 5th or 6th WR if he can beat out Darnerian McCants.
I am having trouble finding news on Colston. Im seeing him listed as a TE, but I don't see him having a good body type for the transition. I liked him a lot better as a WR. One guy I am seeing a ton of good news on in NOLA is Mike Hass.
Moore has been pretty much dead to me for a while, the burst was not there in the postseason, and clearly it hasn't come back.
Henderson is another guy that I haven't heard much about positive or negative. He'll have to beat out Wendell Mathis just to get a look as the 5th RB - and they may not carry 5. I think he might be better if he ends up with another franchise. He may end up on the practice squad.
Chaos Commish
Footballguy
I'm pretty sure I read something contradictory. I'm not sure of the accuracy. I just looked around for it and cannot find it. But... I read Printers is ahead of Croyle as far as picking up the offense and having some professional experience. He also has better overall tools and has made a positive impression. The follow up analysis of that report, which was just one man speculating, suggested that Printers will likely be in a battle for #2 with Huard, while Croyle is handed #3 regardless. Should Huard lose the battle with Printers, he'd be gone. Should Printers lose, he'd be practice squad. But both Huard and Printers have a better shot of backing up Green in 06 than Croyle. Anybody Chief homers/Green owners following this closely? I own Green and would like to keep on top of it. I'm getting the feeling Printers is way under the radar and pretty talented.
Ron_Mexico
I Love Doggies
DonTrell Moore has been cut by the Jets.
Jets | D. Moore waived
Fri, 9 Jun 2006 18:21:17 -0700
The New York Jets have waived rookie free agent RB DonTrell Moore.
Jets | D. Moore waived
Fri, 9 Jun 2006 18:21:17 -0700
The New York Jets have waived rookie free agent RB DonTrell Moore.
Chaos Commish
Footballguy
As stated Smith is getting positive reports. The Jets seem to be making an extra effort to motivate him into the transition. He was a little more stubborn than Robinson or McNeil about being a QB. I think he's a good QB too. Robinson was drafted as an RB. He's looked good by all accounts.
Weeks ago there was a good report on Reggie McNeal "getting it" and embracing WR. With his crazy speed/size ratio and Chris Henry's interesting off season, McNeal is getting more interesting, but there's been nothing reported for a long time as far as I know.
Chaos Commish
Footballguy
Complete silence. Well, Herm in regard to his WR4...
Chaos Commish
Footballguy
More silence. Derrick Ross was also brought in very late for a tryout. He impressed enough for Herm to pull him aside during practice and tell him he was signing him. The only thing I have read about Howard is that he was worked at both RB and FB in the first mini-camp.
Ill admit that I based that on a report from the May minicamp, that Croyle was more impressive as a passer, Printers more impressive as an athlete, and both pretty impressive overall in terms not seeming lost in their minicamp, but emphasis on Croyle being the better pure passer. I havent reading anything since except that the team is happy with both.
Mister CIA
Footballguy
FBG projections have Norwood ranked as the 118th RB for 2K6, behind the likes of Obafemi Ayanbadejo, Jim Finn, Terrelle Smith, Daimon Shelton, Dan Kreider, and Leonard Weaver. ???Seems a bit low
I saw Kawika missed some time due to a sore back or "tightness" and Scanlon did well. Has Kawika missed much time?Also at Chiefs.com there's a handful of mentions of Croyle and Printers and they each seem to be better one day. I'd guess you and CC were right it was just a different day. It also seems in an effort to limit how much Green plays and keep his arm fresh that he and Huard are alternating work with the first team.
guys i was hit by car last weekend along with 4 others and i am in the middle of recuperation. i ll continue to update my rankings and get a 100 update out when time warrants, but ive got a long road of recovery ahead. thanks for the interest.
ConstruxBoy
Kate's Daddy
Geez man, hope you continue to get better. Don't worry about the updates. Just get your health back.
R.White
Footballguy
While Sigmond is healing check out...From Footballguys News Blogger
July 9, 2006, 09:55
Browns :: WR, TE
WR Jurevicius Likely Browns' Go-To-Guy?
Steve Doerschuk, Canton Repository, Sporting News - [Full Article]
TE Kellen Winslow (knee) likely will be ready for exhibition games, but WR Braylon Edwards (knee) likely won't. While Edwards is out, WR Joe Jurevicius likely will be the go-to guy. WR Frisman Jackson could move into the No. 2 role ahead of WR Dennis Northcutt during Edwards' absence. Third-round pick WR Travis Wilson may struggle to get significant playing time. LINK
RW
do a google news search on jeff wilson and crowes for more details. thanks for all the concern. ill be back soon i promise.
dirtyhalos
capital letter hater!
info on Blooms Accident for those interested
http://www.kvue.com/news/culpepper/stories...k.2515c609.html
http://www.kvue.com/news/culpepper/stories...k.2515c609.html
Chaos Commish
Footballguy
Oh for pete' sake. He broke his hand and got a few scratches. Big deal. Terrible excuse for his lack of information. We need a rookie update!
purplehaze67
Footballguy
I had heard about this incident but didn't realize you were involved. Really sucks that such a great night was capped off so horribly. Best wishes to you and the others involved for speedy and full recoveries.
dirtyhalos
capital letter hater!
one of his best friends is in a coma and is in critical condition...the amount of stress has to be unbleivable considering the situation.......him and his wife were standing right next to him at the time
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