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Leo Bookman = Speed

■ EX-JAYHAWK IMPRESSES PACKERS: Former Kansas athlete Leo Bookman has made an early impression as a free-agent wide receiver in the Green Bay Packers’ offseason program. Bookman, a three-time NCAA 200-meter champion, hasn’t played football since 2002 at Kansas.

In March, Bookman, who is 6 feet 2 and 213 pounds, broke the unofficial 40-yard dash record inside the Packers’ Hutson Center. His first set of 40s was timed in 4.22, 4.24 and 4.25, and his second was 4.19, 4.21 and 4.22. A few days later, Bookman said he ran 4.26 on grass for the Chiefs.

“He’s still learning the game, but he’s a nice-sized kid, looks like he catches the ball pretty good and can run like the wind,” Packers general manager Ted Thompson said.

 

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Broncos - TE Scheffler chatter

"It was real intimidating," Scheffler said. "It still is a little bit. (Tight ends) Coach (Tim) Brewster has been trying to stress, 'Eat or be eaten,' is the quote he says. That explains it all at this level."

If the intimidation wasn't enough to worry about, there was the fact that Scheffler didn't have his own playbook before camp started. His only peek at the Webster's Dictionary-sized book came from his roommate and fellow rookie, quarterback Jay Cutler.

But once he got over the intimidation and uneasiness, Scheffler showed why the Broncos chose him in the second round.

"Scheffler looked pretty good," Head Coach Mike Shanahan said. "Obviously he's got some size and some speed. He's got great hands. Running routes for him comes pretty naturally."

Scheffler admitted that despite some mental bumps, he felt like he was able to show some things during week one of Broncos quarterback camp.

"I made some mental errors -- a lot of mental errors," Scheffler said, correcting himself. "But I think I made some plays and I made some progress toward learning the playbook as well."

A playbook that Scheffler now has and will be keeping a close eye upon.

"I keep it with me 24 hours a day," Scheffler added.

As impressive as the second-round pick was on the field catching passes and running routes, Coach Shanahan knows the true test of a tight end comes when he dons the pads.

"Until the tight end actually gets pads on and you can see how they block, you don't want to brag too much on them, because you've got to be able to run block," Shanahan said.

Scheffler looks forward to that challenge, knowing the biggest knock on him has been his blocking.

"I'm looking forward to getting rid of that," Scheffler said. "I think over the years I've had knocks on me in a lot of different areas and I think I've proved them wrong."

"Once we get into the run game, I'm sure it's going to be the same adjustments as it is now in the passing game. It's going to take a couple weeks, and I'm going to get put on my back. I got to get back up and keep going."

For now, all Scheffler and the coaches have to gauge his professional career is four days of practice.

"For the first week I adjusted all right, Scheffler said. "I managed to make some plays ... I think going into next week's camp I've got to be more aggressive and assertive."

Give it time. The first week, after all, is only a beginning.

 

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Packers Puff Piece - Daryn Colledge - Mature beyond his years

For a man listed at 6-foot-4 and 300 pounds, one might think that Daryn Colledge's size would be the first thing to jump out at you.

But in the case of the Packers' second-round draft pick, there is one other revealing quality that just might set Colledge apart from the standard NFL rookie: maturity.

Yes, Colledge is big, fast and athletic -- everything you look for in a young offensive lineman -- but it also doesn't hurt that he has his sights set on the big picture, which is working hard and taking care of his family.

"My wife keeps me pretty focused," the 24-year old North Pole, Alaska native admitted. "There can't be any screwing around. I have a second mouth to feed and a family to start. I've got bills and a house payment to make so I have to keep my job."

Colledge shouldn't have a problem doing that, considering he's been getting his share of the repetitions at guard with the first unit in the Packers second mini-camp of the season....

While Colledge is excited about his new team and a similar offense, he's also realistic of what it takes to be a successful NFL player. Call it level headedness, maturity, or just flat out understanding the task at hand, but one way or another Colledge realizes he has a challenge ahead of him.

"I think there's a lot of pressure," Colledge said. "It's not like college where they can sit me on the bench. I mean, these guys can literally fire me. I've got my wife to take care of and I've got bills like everybody else. So, there's a lot of pressure, but I think the added pressure is that you're playing with a lot of guys that have jobs too.

"You have Brett Favre behind you and that's pretty special. You've got to take care of that guy and you've got to take care of the running backs, too."

For now, Colledge is concentrating on getting better everyday. He knows the Packers didn't draft him to come in and coast into the starting lineup.

"For me, it's catching up every single day, working hard and becoming one of the guys so they can rely on me," Colledge said. "I don't think it's nervousness, but it's knowing you have to be better. It's the little things around here that are going to separate you from being a good player or being a great player.

"They're going to allow me a little bit of leeway, but also their expecting me to play right away so they want me to get it right. Hopefully I can take steps forward and do that for them. I'm improving everyday, I'm getting more comfortable and the physical part will come, the speed will come and hopefully when we kick off the season I'm ready to go. But we'll see what happens in camp."

For the Packers and Colledge's wife, Megan, they can rest assured knowing that their man is going to do everything he can to be an NFL success. And it looks like the process has already begun.

 

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Houston QB, Dave Ragone released, BC UDFA rook Quinton Porter QB3

The Texans waived third-string quarterback Dave Ragone on Friday and promoted Boston College rookie Quinton Porter to the No. 3 spot.

Ragone, 26, was a third-round draft pick by the Texans out of Louisville in 2003. He started two games that year but didn't take a snap in any regular-season games the past two years. Ragone's most recent success came when he was named the offensive MVP of NFL Europe last summer.

"Dave's a great kid, and he will play in this league," coach Gary Kubiak said. "However, he's a big, strong thrower in the pocket. And we like to move our guys around.

"So it's a matter of him going to a team where he is a better fit. In fairness to him, we wanted to let him go now so that he had time to find a team where he can succeed."

Ragone struggled during the little action he saw with the Texans. He completed 20 of 40 passes for 135 yards. He threw one interception, zero touchdown passes and was sacked eight times.

Porter, 6-4, 233 pounds, is an undrafted rookie. He was unable to get into a rhythm at Boston College because of injuries.

He redshirted the 2004 season before taking over the starting job in 2005. He started only seven games as a senior because of an ankle sprain.

I always wanted to see Ragone get a chance. He has some interesting intangibles. Maybe releasing him so early will land him somewhere to continue his career. Porter is a QB I pimped a little in the UDFA thread. He's raw, but the package is very complete - big, tall, fast, strong arm, good leadership qualities. He's the type of UDFA QB who could stick around for a long time and eventually get a shot and make the most of it.

 

[Chaos Commish]

Ravens Rookies - Haloti Ngata, Demetrius Williams - will miss the remaining 15 spring workouts

Defensive tackle Haloti Ngata and wide receiver Demetrius Williams will miss the remaining 15 spring workouts because of an agreement between the NFL and the NCAA that limits a player to one minicamp with his pro team while his school is still in session.

Ngata, a first-round pick, and Williams, a fourth-round selection, aren't allowed to return to the Ravens' training complex until June 16, the last day of exams for the University of Oregon, even though both have withdrawn from the school. The last day of minicamps for the Ravens is June 15.

"It really (stinks) because I'm going to be way behind in learning the playbook," said Ngata, who is expected to start immediately. "I'm going to try my hardest to communicate with the coaches and try to teach myself."

Ravens officials were aware of the rule when they drafted both players.

This policy, which was designed to help players stay in school, affects a small number of rookies because most colleges hold commencement in the middle of May, a time when most NFL teams are just starting to hold minicamps.

But players from schools that hold spring exams in June -- such as Oregon, Ohio State, UCLA, Stanford and Washington -- are penalized.

In talking with prospects at the scouting combine in February, Ravens coach Brian Billick estimated that 90 percent had already left school. Many players stop attending classes as soon as the football season ends in order to start working out for the draft.

"The intent (of the rule) was correct and we always supported it, but the problem is that it's not happening. Players are going to stay in school or they're not," Billick said. "This (offseason work) is important stuff. If we didn't need to do this, we wouldn't. For them to miss that amount of time, it's very unfortunate for them. It puts them at a competitive disadvantage. The rule needs to be re-evaluated."

The purpose of spring workouts is to give first-year players a foundation for the system and a familiarity with teammates that will carry into training camp. The sessions include non-contact practices that are followed by meetings where they break down the playbook and film.

Billick said the Ravens would send instructional DVDs that will help Ngata and Williams digest the information. Coaches could also visit them.

"It puts me behind," said Williams, a candidate for the No. 3 receiver spot who is still searching for someone to throw to him over the next month.

"When I come to training camp, a lot of guys are going to be off and running. It's just difficult. I don't think it's that great of a rule."

Because Ngata and Williams are virtually assured spots on the roster, the one Ravens newcomer who is most affected by this rule is undrafted quarterback Drew Olson.

Hoping to catch on as the No. 3 quarterback, Olson understands missing those minicamps could hurt his chances. On pace to graduate from UCLA with a history degree, he is trying to see if he can attend the June minicamps by taking his final exams early.

"It would definitely be a bummer if I couldn't be here," Olson said. "Obviously, (the minicamps are) huge, crucial and beneficial for myself. It's kind of in the hands of the professors right now."

 

[cstu]

Leo Bookman = Speed

■ EX-JAYHAWK IMPRESSES PACKERS: Former Kansas athlete Leo Bookman has made an early impression as a free-agent wide receiver in the Green Bay Packers’ offseason program. Bookman, a three-time NCAA 200-meter champion, hasn’t played football since 2002 at Kansas.

In March, Bookman, who is 6 feet 2 and 213 pounds, broke the unofficial 40-yard dash record inside the Packers’ Hutson Center. His first set of 40s was timed in 4.22, 4.24 and 4.25, and his second was 4.19, 4.21 and 4.22. A few days later, Bookman said he ran 4.26 on grass for the Chiefs.

“He’s still learning the game, but he’s a nice-sized kid, looks like he catches the ball pretty good and can run like the wind,” Packers general manager Ted Thompson said.

How is he not a Raider?

 

[Warpig]

No link. Just a couple blurbs I heard on the local sports radio station here in KC from the Chiefs open mini-camp they had over the weekend:

- WR Chris Hannen (Tenn) had an impressive showing. Possibly an insider on the 3 or 4 WR spot.

- Keyaron Fox was the mini camp MVP. Looked great and made several plays including a interception.

- Herm Edwards has given the team a new persona. Lot's of energy and extra pep in everyone's step. Seems like everyone is on the same page and Herm's energy is contagious.

- LJ was his typical self. Looked good. And he stayed after practice and signed autographs for 40+ minutes! Said he still runs with a chip on his shoulder but he's opened up more to the fans.

- Still an open competition at the #2 CB spot. The opening day starter may not even be on the roster at the moment.

Overall from what I've heard from all the players is that Herm's style is totally different from Vermeil's and everyone is excited. No whining about things being faster paced or about Herm being "tougher". This team should be a force to be wreckoned with if they all get on the same page and buy into Herm's system...and it would appear that they have.

 

[msommer]

Warpig - was Keyaron Fox running with the first team (instead of Bell) and if so was it due to deth chart change or injury?

 

[diesel7982]

No link. Just a couple blurbs I heard on the local sports radio station here in KC from the Chiefs open mini-camp they had over the weekend:

- WR Chris Hannen (Tenn) had an impressive showing. Possibly an insider on the 3 or 4 WR spot.

- Keyaron Fox was the mini camp MVP. Looked great and made several plays including a interception.

- Herm Edwards has given the team a new persona. Lot's of energy and extra pep in everyone's step. Seems like everyone is on the same page and Herm's energy is contagious.

- LJ was his typical self. Looked good. And he stayed after practice and signed autographs for 40+ minutes! Said he still runs with a chip on his shoulder but he's opened up more to the fans.

- Still an open competition at the #2 CB spot. The opening day starter may not even be on the roster at the moment.

Overall from what I've heard from all the players is that Herm's style is totally different from Vermeil's and everyone is excited. No whining about things being faster paced or about Herm being "tougher". This team should be a force to be wreckoned with if they all get on the same page and buy into Herm's system...and it would appear that they have.

Interesting, given he barely held the #3 or 4 spot at UT while he was there.

 

[Warpig]

Warpig - was Keyaron Fox running with the first team (instead of Bell) and if so was it due to deth chart change or injury?

Not sure. But the way it sounded he would of had to playing a good bit to be MVP of the camp.They also mentioned that when he got injured last year it totally threw a wrench in their plans. They (the Chiefs) were gonna try to incorporate a 3-4 defense to get him on the field more but after his injury they scrapped that and stayed with the 4-3. They said the same kinda stuff about Kris Wilson last year as well. When his injury occured they had to re-do their play book...yada, yada.

Either way, Fox may be someone to stash on your roster for cheap.

 

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More Chiefs Stuff

One young player who seemed to be doing everything right was defensive lineman Steve Williams. The 6-foot-2, 306-pound undrafted rookie free agent out of Northwest Missouri State was lining up Sunday with the first team.

“That wasn't by accident,” Edwards said. “He's working his tail off to the point where we felt he could take reps with the first guys. And that's important. What I told guys around here is that everyone's going to get an opportunity if you're doing things correctly and you're doing what you've been coached. We're going to give every guy a chance.”

Never heard of him.Also Kawika Mitchell is a funny guy

"We have the best defensive lineman in the league," Mitchell announced when it was his turn to address the true believers who shouted back their approval.

"We have the best linebackers in the league," Mitchell continued as the crowd roared again, not wanting to stop a guy on a roll.

"We have the best defensive backs in the league, and we need to start believing that," Mitchell concluded as the crowd erupted, caught up in the rapture.

 

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Dallas - Competition for Fasano?

Former Belle Vernon Area High School and University of Pittsburgh standout tight end Erik Gill will have a chance to fulfill his dream of playing in the National Football League a reality.

While Gill was not selected as part of the seven-round NFL Draft on April 29-30, the physically imposing 6-foot-5-inch, 275-pound four-year college letterman signed an undrafted free agent contract with the Dallas Cowboys and participated in the team's three-day mini-camp for rookies May 5-7.

A two-year starter who played in 50 straight games dating back to 2002, Gill produced 48 career receptions at the University of Pittsburgh for 702 yards and five touchdowns. His finest season statistically was in 2004 when Gill caught 25 balls for 433 yards and four touchdowns. He helped the Panthers tie for the Big East Conference that season and play in the Bowl Championship Series' Fiesta Bowl in Tempe, Ariz.

One of many highlights for Gill during his junior season was catching an 80-yard touchdown pass in Pittsburgh's regular season finale victory at South Florida University. Earlier that same year, Gill helped the Panthers achieve a 41-38 victory at Notre Dame by catching six balls for 89 yards and a touchdown.

Don't know anything about this guy either, but a 275 pounder scoring an 80 yard TD is interesting. Parcells loves his TEs. It should be noted when the Bavaro comparisons were being asked of Fasano, Parcells said maybe as a receiver, but no way as a blocker. The TE loss in Dallas was Campbell-- a better blocker. I bet this Gill character is more blocker than receiver. Just sayin'.

 

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Niners sign vet fullback, move rook WR to fullback

The 49ers added another big body to their crowded offensive backfield Tuesday when they signed sixth-year veteran Moran Norris, a free agent who will compete for a berth at fullback on the team's 2006 roster.

Norris figures to fill the primary role of designated blocking fullback, considering that is what he has been since entering the NFL as a fourth-round draft pick of the New Orleans Saints in 2001.

The 6-foot-1, 254-pound Norris has performed the role well since he joined the Houston Texans in his sophomore NFL season of 2002. Norris started 18 games in four seasons with the Texans, including five starts last year, but only recorded one carry for zero yards during that entire span – Norris’ only carry in 62 career games.

He has built a lasting career in the NFL by performing on special teams and also being versatile enough to be used as a kickoff returner. (...)

Norris joins a backfield that already features six other holdover veterans and two recent additions in the April draft, fourth-rounder Michael Robinson and sixth-rounder Delanie Walker.

The 49ers are hoping to convert Walker, a productive wide receiver at the Division II college level, into a hybrid fullback who would be used more as a receiving threat in their offense.

The other players San Francisco currently has slated to play fullback – veterans Terry Jackson and Chris Hetherington, the incumbent starter at the position – are versatile players who can play backfield roles other than that of strictly a blocking fullback.

Each of those veterans are standout performers on special teams – Jackson led the 49ers with 21 special teams tackles in 2005 – which is something the team also would be getting from Norris, who had 12 special teams tackles for the Texans last season.

Moving Delanie Walker to FB is a big surprise but seems brilliant in retrospect. Walker surprised just about everyone by being drafted before many of the WRs who went late or undrafted. He's 6-1 and 240. He was very productive at a very small school. His forte is breaking tackles and using his considerable physical strength. He was mostly scouted as a project/special teamer likely UDFA. Then SF took him early in the 6th while a bunch of supposedly higher rated WRs were falling falling falling. Fwiw, Walker has a learning disability that kept him from DI football. He would have been heavily recruited if he could get the grades, but he never could. His coaches say he's plenty football smart, it's all he has, and they promoted him pretty hard. I heard they were worried his only chance in life was making it in the NFL (whatever that meant or implied). A fullback? Interesting in a mad scientist evil genius kind of way. I have no opinion of the Norris signing other than I hope Terry Jackson doesn't lose his job. He's a great team guy and he writes a funky column about the Niners called Jawin' with Jackson.

 

[ConstruxBoy]

It would be pretty funny if the 49ers starting backfield in a year or two consisted of a college QB and a college WR.

 

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Joey Porter missing practice and getting knee surgery

It might be more than knee surgery that’s keeping Steelers linebacker Joey Porter from practicing with the team.

Our news partners at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette report that sources say Porter may be unhappy with his contract.

Tuesday, Porter worked out at the Steelers’ practice facility on the South Side, but did not practice with the team.

He hasn’t attended any of the voluntary spring drills since mini-camp, and Coach Bill Cowher isn’t commenting on his absence.

Porter has two years left on his contract with the Steelers, for $3.85 million and $5 million annually, according to the PG.

Meanwhile, a spokesman for the Steelers says Porter is scheduled to have arthroscopic knee surgery today.

It’s not known which knee will be operated on, or why he waited until now to have the surgery.

Fred Taylor passes on passing camp, Del Rio patient on Drew's criminal matter.

hree players on Jacksonville's roster were missing Monday from the Jags' first day of passing camp.

Two had excused absences. Running back Fred Taylor didn't.

Two weeks after concluding the team's mandatory minicamp by impressing coaches with his trimmer body and quicker bursts, Taylor spurned this camp so he could continue his personal workouts and be with his family in South Florida.

"I've made my position clear," said Jags Coach Jack Del Rio, who has said he prefers every player go through offseason programs at the team's facility. "There are only certain things in this league you can make mandatory. So there we are."

By NFL rules, tight end Marcedes Lewis and running back/returner Maurice Drew are unable to attend the camp because UCLA has not held graduation ceremonies. Lewis and Drew are the club's first- and second-round picks, respectively.

Meanwhile, Del Rio said he will let the facts come out through the legal system and asked that no one "rush to judgment" about last week's assault charge against Drew. Los Angeles Police say Drew was involved, along with Tyler Ebell and Ricky Manning, in an April 23 incident at a Denny's restaurant in Westwood, Calif. Manning was arrested immediately after the fight; Drew and Ebell were charged last week.

 

[Warpig]

Warpig - was Keyaron Fox running with the first team (instead of Bell) and if so was it due to deth chart change or injury?

Not sure. But the way it sounded he would of had to playing a good bit to be MVP of the camp.They also mentioned that when he got injured last year it totally threw a wrench in their plans. They (the Chiefs) were gonna try to incorporate a 3-4 defense to get him on the field more but after his injury they scrapped that and stayed with the 4-3. They said the same kinda stuff about Kris Wilson last year as well. When his injury occured they had to re-do their play book...yada, yada.

Either way, Fox may be someone to stash on your roster for cheap.

** Update **Here is a link http://www.kcchiefs.com/news/2006/05/19/qa...erm_edwardsmc4/

that discusses more about the chiefs mini camp over the last weekend.

Note Herm Edwards comments on Michael Bennett...doesn't sound like he's too interested. Also, Priest hasn't even passed a physical yet, but he assumes he'll be back...I dunno. Not too much name dropping when it comes to the defense. There are other links available on the site as well.

 

[cstu]

Dallas - Competition for Fasano?

Former Belle Vernon Area High School and University of Pittsburgh standout tight end Erik Gill will have a chance to fulfill his dream of playing in the National Football League a reality.

While Gill was not selected as part of the seven-round NFL Draft on April 29-30, the physically imposing 6-foot-5-inch, 275-pound four-year college letterman signed an undrafted free agent contract with the Dallas Cowboys and participated in the team's three-day mini-camp for rookies May 5-7.

A two-year starter who played in 50 straight games dating back to 2002, Gill produced 48 career receptions at the University of Pittsburgh for 702 yards and five touchdowns. His finest season statistically was in 2004 when Gill caught 25 balls for 433 yards and four touchdowns. He helped the Panthers tie for the Big East Conference that season and play in the Bowl Championship Series' Fiesta Bowl in Tempe, Ariz.

One of many highlights for Gill during his junior season was catching an 80-yard touchdown pass in Pittsburgh's regular season finale victory at South Florida University. Earlier that same year, Gill helped the Panthers achieve a 41-38 victory at Notre Dame by catching six balls for 89 yards and a touchdown.

Don't know anything about this guy either, but a 275 pounder scoring an 80 yard TD is interesting. Parcells loves his TEs. It should be noted when the Bavaro comparisons were being asked of Fasano, Parcells said maybe as a receiver, but no way as a blocker. The TE loss in Dallas was Campbell-- a better blocker. I bet this Gill character is more blocker than receiver. Just sayin'.

It gets me that Dallas drafted yet another TE with a high pick. With Witten the Cowboys don't need another receiving TE and if anything need one who can block.

 

[jurb26]

Leo Bookman = Speed

■ EX-JAYHAWK IMPRESSES PACKERS: Former Kansas athlete Leo Bookman has made an early impression as a free-agent wide receiver in the Green Bay Packers’ offseason program. Bookman, a three-time NCAA 200-meter champion, hasn’t played football since 2002 at Kansas.

In March, Bookman, who is 6 feet 2 and 213 pounds, broke the unofficial 40-yard dash record inside the Packers’ Hutson Center. His first set of 40s was timed in 4.22, 4.24 and 4.25, and his second was 4.19, 4.21 and 4.22. A few days later, Bookman said he ran 4.26 on grass for the Chiefs.

“He’s still learning the game, but he’s a nice-sized kid, looks like he catches the ball pretty good and can run like the wind,” Packers general manager Ted Thompson said.

How is he not a Raider?

As I've said before. Sometimes all that speed does is get the guy to the wrong place or spot on the field in less time. Can he do anything other than run fast? That is the real question.

 

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Rook LB vying for starting job in Jax

“We create flexibility. We teach flexibility, so you can play Will (weakside) or Sam (strongside) in our defense and it not be a monumental position change,” coach Jack Del Rio said.

“I think it's going to be a fun position to watch this summer. We like our group. They're full of energy,” Del Rio added.

The Jaguars traded higher into the third round to draft Ingram, who personnel boss James Harris said was the last linebacker on the board the Jaguars felt had the ability to become a starter this season.

“He looks like he's going to be an explosive player. He's very eager. It's just a matter of how quickly he learns the position,” Del Rio said of Ingram.

At Oklahoma last season, Ingram was a big-time play-maker. He intercepted five passes and two of those interceptions were game-winners. Ingram, 6-2, 245, is rare inasmuch as he's one of the few players to come out of college football with the reputation for being an accomplished pass-defender.

“Real good movement skills, suddenness, burst. You could see the explosiveness. He was probably as good a hitter as I saw on film,” linebackers coach Mark Duffner said of Ingram.

 

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Dallas - Competition for Fasano?

Former Belle Vernon Area High School and University of Pittsburgh standout tight end Erik Gill will have a chance to fulfill his dream of playing in the National Football League a reality.

Released

 

[-OZ-]

Leo Bookman = Speed

■ EX-JAYHAWK IMPRESSES PACKERS: Former Kansas athlete Leo Bookman has made an early impression as a free-agent wide receiver in the Green Bay Packers’ offseason program. Bookman, a three-time NCAA 200-meter champion, hasn’t played football since 2002 at Kansas.

In March, Bookman, who is 6 feet 2 and 213 pounds, broke the unofficial 40-yard dash record inside the Packers’ Hutson Center. His first set of 40s was timed in 4.22, 4.24 and 4.25, and his second was 4.19, 4.21 and 4.22. A few days later, Bookman said he ran 4.26 on grass for the Chiefs.

“He’s still learning the game, but he’s a nice-sized kid, looks like he catches the ball pretty good and can run like the wind,” Packers general manager Ted Thompson said.

How is he not a Raider?

As I've said before. Sometimes all that speed does is get the guy to the wrong place or spot on the field in less time. Can he do anything other than run fast? That is the real question.

You're right, and this is why he hasn't caught on yet, but if he learns the game a bit, I'd think he has a fair chance to make an impact on special teams at least.ROCK CHALK!

 

[DA RAIDERS]

Leo Bookman = Speed

■ EX-JAYHAWK IMPRESSES PACKERS: Former Kansas athlete Leo Bookman has made an early impression as a free-agent wide receiver in the Green Bay Packers’ offseason program. Bookman, a three-time NCAA 200-meter champion, hasn’t played football since 2002 at Kansas.

In March, Bookman, who is 6 feet 2 and 213 pounds, broke the unofficial 40-yard dash record inside the Packers’ Hutson Center. His first set of 40s was timed in 4.22, 4.24 and 4.25, and his second was 4.19, 4.21 and 4.22. A few days later, Bookman said he ran 4.26 on grass for the Chiefs.

“He’s still learning the game, but he’s a nice-sized kid, looks like he catches the ball pretty good and can run like the wind,” Packers general manager Ted Thompson said.

How is he not a Raider?

i've already alerted the godfather