Signed a couple undrafted FA's...
Marcus McClintonPosition: S
Kentucky
6-0.5, 210
40 Time: 4.53
BIOGRAPHY: Four-year starter who posted 50 tackles with four interceptions as a senior after 32 tackles during his junior season. He has an extensive injury history.
POSITIVES: Athletic prospect with good size and potential for the next level. Aggressive, gives effort in run defense, and displays a closing burst of speed. Fluid moving to the flanks, effectively picks up assignments in centerfield, and smooth turning his hips in transition.
NEGATIVES: Does not consistently take proper angles in run defense, and is constantly caught out of position. At times, too quick to come up the field.
ANALYSIS: McClinton has shown flashes of ability the past four years, yet his game has struggled to develop because of injuries. He possesses the size/speed numbers to play at the next level, but he must stay healthy and immediately take his game to the next level.
PROJECTION: Seventh Round/Free Agent
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/...yers/11932.html via:
http://www.kffl.com/gnews.php?id=562254Name:
Jamar Love (+) Coming off thumb injury
College: Arkansas
Height: 6-0 Weight: 191
Position: CB Pos2: S
40 Time: 4.38
So far, one former Arkansas player has agreed to terms with an NFL team after the draft.
Cornerback Jamar Love said he reached a deal with the New England Patriots and is scheduled to report to the team on Thursday in time for a rookie mini-camp. Love said he had a handful of offers after the draft. The “hottest” teams were Jacksonville, Arizona, St. Louis and Seattle. But he opted to try to land a roster spot with the Patriots.
“It’s been a long day and a lot of stressing going on,” Love said. “A lot of teams called me during the draft. A lot of teams called me after the draft. But signing with the Patriots was a great feeling.”
http://nwahogblog.com/2009/04/jamar-love-signs/Brian HoyerPosition: QB
School: Michigan State
6-2, 215
BIOGRAPHY: Two-year starter who totaled 51%/2,404/9/9 as a senior after 59.3%/2,725/20/11 as a junior.
POSITIVES: Strong-armed passer with the physical tools to play at the next level. Patient in the pocket, stands against the rush, and possesses a quick release, immediately getting the ball out of his hand. Makes good decisions as the pocket collapses around him, throws with a fluid over-the-top delivery, and can make all the throws. Zips the outs, throws a nice deep pass, putting air under the ball, and let receivers run to the pass. Puts touch on throws when necessary. Loses no velocity throwing on the move. Displays good field vision, and has a nice sense of where his receivers are on the field.
NEGATIVES: Must improve his accuracy, pass placement, and mechanics. Takes a while to set up in the pocket, does not consistently throw with proper footwork, and usually high of the mark. Not an elusive passer who can avoid the rush.
ANALYSIS: Since taking over as the starting quarterback at Michigan State as a junior, Hoyer has done a fine job leading the team. He possesses the arm strength to play at the next level, yet he must improve his mechanics, which will only make his passes more accurate.
PROJECTION: Fifth Round
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/...yers/21584.htmlAntonio ApplebyPosition: ILB
School: Virginia
6-3, 251
40 Time: 4.71
BIOGRAPHY: Three-year starter who posted 72/7.5/1 as a senior after junior totals of 60/5/6.5/2.5. Sophomore totals included 68 tackles.
POSITIVES: Underrated linebacker who stands out in run defense. Quick up the field, squares into tackles, and wraps up ball carriers, bringing them down on initial contact. Displays a good head for the ball and solid instincts in run defense. Gets depth on drops, fluid moving laterally, and covers a lot of area on the field. Good speed to the sidelines in pursuit of the action. Remains disciplined with assignments and effectively gets his teammates in proper position.
NEGATIVES: Easily slowed up by blocks or knocked from his angle of attack. Shows average skills in pass coverage.
ANALYSIS: Appleby has been a terrific linebacker at Virginia, yet he is overshadowed by the many headliners in the program. He offers definite possibilities at the next level, and it would not at all be a surprise if Appleby develops into a starter on the inside of a 3-4 defense.
PROJECTION: Fifth Round
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/...yers/47615.html Hoyer is a pretty good QB. should be able to be our 3rd qb.
I know absolutely nothing about jamar love, but he is a big (6 feet is pretty big by our standards) and FAST.
We'll see, they usually find at least a couple undrafted guys that make the team...so heres to hoping.
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