Practice Squad Announced

STPainmaker · 09-03-2006, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by SKINSnCANES

I cant beleive we didnt atleast sign Buck to the practice squad...there was talk of us drafing Fasano in the 2nd round of the draft this year. We end up with an undrafted guy with tons of talent...and we keep an old bum...

I never thought we should have drafted a receiving threat TE with our 2nd rd pick...becaseu we have cooley, but an undrafted guy...why not keep him

Ortega looked great catching passes but doesn't fit the TE position in the NFL. I don't recall seeing him blocking specifically but I'm guessing he was getting destroyed on Blocking assignments in practice. This is probably why we didn't even get him on the practice squad. I think we need some perspective I mean labelling a player TE but he only catches well really makes him a liability. The opposing team feels they can take advantage of the matchup on run plays and suspect pass when he's in.

I know other TE's are more pass catchers but they usually are at least decent blockers. Maybe Ortega was severely deficient at blocking to where they thought he was useless.

SmootSmack · 09-03-2006, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by SKINSnCANES

I cant beleive we didnt atleast sign Buck to the practice squad...there was talk of us drafing Fasano in the 2nd round of the draft this year. We end up with an undrafted guy with tons of talent...and we keep an old bum...

I never thought we should have drafted a receiving threat TE with our 2nd rd pick...becaseu we have cooley, but an undrafted guy...why not keep him

Uncle Buck was signed today to the Browns practice squad.

SKINSnCANES · 09-03-2006, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by TAFKAS

Uncle Buck was signed today to the Browns practice squad.

really...dammit...

we can still sign him off the practice squad!

mooby · 09-03-2006, 06:56 PM

lol no more Walter Rasby please. How many times has he been cut by other teams. If nobody wants him, that's not a good thing. As for Ortega, maybe there's a reason that he went undrafted. Maybe the coaches saw something in him they didn't like.

diehardskin2982 · 09-03-2006, 08:12 PM

Ortega could not play special teams, u have to be able to play special team to get on this squad

NFLeurope · 09-03-2006, 08:52 PM

As for blocking Tight End...doesnt mike sellers fit the mold for a bulldozing monster???

Winskins · 09-03-2006, 09:14 PM

Yeah, I think that with Saunder's scheme, using fewer two tight end sets and more two running back sets, that sellers can certainly get the job done there. If you take a careful look at the roster we are pretty loaded with running backs (for more two running back sets) and lighter on tight ends (for fewer two tight end sets). I think we have six running backs compared to two tight ends on the roster, so essentially, we have about three fullbacks and two tight ends.

GTripp0012 · 09-04-2006, 12:29 AM

I floated this idea pre draft, but what do you think KC would want in exchange for TE Jason Dunn, a Saunders favorite? Surely not more than a 5th?

Daseal · 09-04-2006, 01:47 AM

wow. I expected BUck, Killings, and Farris

SmootSmack · 09-04-2006, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Daseal

wow. I expected BUck, Killings, and Farris

Neither Killings or Farris is eligible

That Guy · 09-06-2006, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Daseal

wow. I expected BUck, Killings, and Farris

farris and killings weren't eligible. farris already spent two years (skins/falcons) and killings is going to be 29.

dmek25 · 09-04-2006, 09:42 AM

i think the skins are planning to use mike sellers at tight end and fullback. hell, he weighs about 270lbs

09-03-2006, 06:56 PM	#4
mooby Hug Anne Spyder Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 20,577	Re: Practice Squad Announced lol no more Walter Rasby please. How many times has he been cut by other teams. If nobody wants him, that's not a good thing. As for Ortega, maybe there's a reason that he went undrafted. Maybe the coaches saw something in him they didn't like.

09-03-2006, 08:12 PM	#5
diehardskin2982 Another Year, another mess. Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,581	Re: Practice Squad Announced Ortega could not play special teams, u have to be able to play special team to get on this squad __________________ That got ugly fast

09-03-2006, 08:52 PM	#6
NFLeurope Camp Scrub Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 85	Re: Practice Squad Announced As for blocking Tight End...doesnt mike sellers fit the mold for a bulldozing monster???

09-03-2006, 09:14 PM	#7
Winskins Special Teams Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Wheaton, MD Age: 41 Posts: 282	Re: Practice Squad Announced Yeah, I think that with Saunder's scheme, using fewer two tight end sets and more two running back sets, that sellers can certainly get the job done there. If you take a careful look at the roster we are pretty loaded with running backs (for more two running back sets) and lighter on tight ends (for fewer two tight end sets). I think we have six running backs compared to two tight ends on the roster, so essentially, we have about three fullbacks and two tight ends. __________________ The Skins will make the Cowboys their woman...and they're gonna enjoy it!

09-04-2006, 12:29 AM	#8
GTripp0012 Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Evanston, IL Age: 37 Posts: 15,994	Re: Practice Squad Announced I floated this idea pre draft, but what do you think KC would want in exchange for TE Jason Dunn, a Saunders favorite? Surely not more than a 5th?

09-04-2006, 01:47 AM	#9
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 42 Posts: 8,341	Re: Practice Squad Announced wow. I expected BUck, Killings, and Farris __________________ Best. Player. Available.

09-04-2006, 09:42 AM	#12
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: Practice Squad Announced i think the skins are planning to use mike sellers at tight end and fullback. hell, he weighs about 270lbs __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

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