felmani26
SC Supporter
- Jan 1, 2008
- 24,523
- 43,347
Incoming even more flags and penalties to slow the game down then
The NFL Thread
- Thread starter hutchiniho
- Start date
Dirty Ewok
Well-Known Member
- Aug 29, 2012
- 9,019
- 19,474
Good to see Sauce Gardner is starting off a nice quiet season of NY Jets football in the media....
1961beavera
"We haven't got a plan so nothing can go wrong'"
- Jun 15, 2009
- 1,434
- 1,769
Yes, seems to be so from a local reporter. Signing as a receiver/running back. Had visited Browns, Jets and Broncos following the International pathway pro day where he ran a 4.43 for the 40 yard dash.
Each team has to have one player signed to their roster from the pathway programme.
felmani26
SC Supporter
- Jan 1, 2008
- 24,523
- 43,347
Can't imagine he'll fare much beyond special team duties but nevertheless, a great gig for him.
Dirty Ewok
Well-Known Member
- Aug 29, 2012
- 9,019
- 19,474
Honestly, as a special teams specialist you could do a lot worse than a big kid who can run and tackle.
I think it will be interesting to see him in mini-camp / pre-season and see if he can pickup playing an actual position like WR/RB but from what i have seen of him he looks like he would fit well as a return-man / special teams gunner based purely on his athleticism and rugby background.
Problem he will have to overcome is that most NFL teams don't have the luxury of carrying a pure special-teams specialist. The Pats had Matthew Slater who played for 16 years as a "wide receiver" and amassed 1 (ONE) catch in his entire career but was so unbelievably good at special teams coverage that it was worth using the roster slot on him. Most teams don't have that luxury, the special teams specialist (aside from long snapper, kicker, punter) is usually also a reserve on the lower end of the depth chart at another position and will see game time at the position. So he will need to show he can impact the game to some degree at another position to ensure a roster spot.
1961beavera
"We haven't got a plan so nothing can go wrong'"
- Jun 15, 2009
- 1,434
- 1,769
Given the new kick off rules teams will be looking at players who can fit what the the type of player they may need on special teams. Bar the kicker no other player can move until the receiver has caught the ball, so he could prove an asset there.
Good luck to him.
The Steelers signed the former Falcon Patterson as soon as the rule changes were announced, he has 7 returns for touchdowns under the old rules.
I know back in the 90s when the World League was operating, teams were looking at rugby players to see if they could transition or not.
Good luck to him.
The Steelers signed the former Falcon Patterson as soon as the rule changes were announced, he has 7 returns for touchdowns under the old rules.
I know back in the 90s when the World League was operating, teams were looking at rugby players to see if they could transition or not.
WorcesterTHFC
Well-Known Member
- May 4, 2016
- 1,783
- 2,553
Another example is Steve Tasker (officially a receiver) of the Bills. If memory serves, some other team cut him before he played a game for them, the Bills grabbed him, and the rest is history (possibly HOF-level history, in some people's opinion).
Edit: Tasker played 9 games during his time with the Houston Oilers (1985-86), before joining Buffalo during the 1986 season. He got some playing time as a receiver with the Bills (more than he did in Houston), but he played like a demon on special teams.
Last edited:
Already mentioned but with the idea that almost every kickoff will now be returned thanks to the rule changes it could start to justify using a spot or two for a key special teams player.
tommo84
Proud to be loud
- Aug 15, 2005
- 6,183
- 11,209
Not that shocked - he was sulking throughout most of the 2023 season and his demeanour was similar to his final year with the Vikings. Texans building a very impressive roster.
Winning the Super Bowl is going to be so fun. I cannot wait! What a fucking trade.
felmani26
SC Supporter
- Jan 1, 2008
- 24,523
- 43,347
Also this years WR draft pool is very deep so that has to be part of the rationale here behind the Bills' thinking.
But yes, Texans could well be primed to be the main competitors for the Chiefs in the AFC.
tobi
Clear Eyes, Full Hearts, Can't Lose
- Jun 10, 2003
- 17,520
- 11,701
I'm not surprised he got traded just the destination.
Texans investing in an incredible QB on a rookie deal. More teams should do the same.
tommo84
Proud to be loud
- Aug 15, 2005
- 6,183
- 11,209
Most teams want to do that but you need to find a top QB in the draft and in recent years there have been very (very!) few.
Also most teams who have a top 3 pick absolutely suck (hence why they have a top 3 pick) so you throw a rookie QB to the wolves with a terrible o-line and no receiving weapons. The Texas built up the draft capital from trades (especially the Watson one) and started to develop a good roster before getting a QB. That's pretty much the situation the Bears are in when they will add Caleb Williams. The Patriots on the other hand have a terrible line and zero weapons so you could see whichever QB they pick having a lot of issues.
Dirty Ewok
Well-Known Member
- Aug 29, 2012
- 9,019
- 19,474
My Pats are going to get some young QB killed if they aren't smart. I personally think given the offense Van Pelt is putting in and signing Brissett they should sit whoever they draft (since we don't really get to choose the QB you would want, just one that is available) for a year and let Brissett/Zappe/other QB take the lumps for a season and then continue the build out next year.
It's modern NFL, so they absolutely won't do that and we will get Maye/Daniels/McCarthy absolutely killed instead.
Similar threads
