Reported Patriots UDFA & draft pick signings

[DarrylS]

Re: Reported Patriots UDFA signings

It appears that everyone's favorite binkie, Mark Herzlich may have defected to the Baltimore Ravens..

 

[Calciumee]

Re: Reported Patriots UDFA signings

It appears that everyone's favorite binkie, Mark Herzlich may have defected to the Baltimore Ravens..

According to Schefter it is Ravens, Eagles or Tampa Bay!

 

[moosekill]

Re: Corey Woods OT Akron

Not impressed, at all.
Where does Bill find this crap?

I'm sorry but are you seriously whining about undrafted free agent signings?

 

[Gumby]

Re: Reported Patriots UDFA signings

Looks like the UDFAs so far are focused on two things:

1. Long term OL development (of some monster sized guys).
[note-question: Is this a Pats only phenomenon that all our new OL have to be at least 6'7" inches or is this a league wide thing that these guys are now so big?]

2. Cheap ST contributors who could become role players over time: i.e. Ross and Tarpinian.
The one report said tarpinian projects size wise as an ILB; but he was a DB who converted to LB and was a backup LB on the team (according to the video) whose video highlight was a ST monster tackle and caused fumble. [Edit add: So I think he is more a ST guy and not a LB project.]

The only exception is this DE Tarpinian from Rutgers who seems to fit the OLB project category that everyone is screaming for. But he is probably more a wild card than a for sure project.

I note from the video that he is ALWAYS (2 of 2 instances in video) standing at the center of the team huddles at the game/half starts i.e. should mean he was a leader on Rutgers. That is one thing about him that sure fits the profile of what BB is looking for.

 

[Calciumee]

Re: Corey Woods OT Akron

Not impressed, at all.
Where does Bill find this crap?

Probably on a list of UDFA...

 

[Gumby]

Re: Reported Patriots UDFA signings

It appears that everyone's favorite binkie, Mark Herzlich may have defected to the Baltimore Ravens..

Judging by how fast some of these guys twittered they are on Pats; I think if BB really wanted Herzlich - he would already be in the fold.

I suspect he just doesn't fit the profile of what BB sees as a need; even if he is a great local story. I don't know enough about him as a LB to know where/if he could fit on Pats.

 

[resdubwhite]

Re: Reported Patriots UDFA signings

Looks like the UDFAs so far are focused on two things:

2. Cheap ST contributors who could become role players over time: i.e. Ross and Tarpinian.
The one report said tarpinian projects size wise as an ILB; but he was a DB who converted to LB and was a backup LB on the team (according to the video) whose video highlight was a ST monster tackle and caused fumble. [Edit add: So I think he is more a ST guy and not a LB project.]

.

Jesus.


He's like one of those hybrid golf clubs all the pro's are using these days.

 

[Seneschal2]

Re: Reported Patriots UDFA signings

Alex Silvestro (DE, Rutgers)

On my list of pre-draft Pats prospects. Strong intangibles.

 

[PatsFan37]

Re: Reported Patriots UDFA signings

Jesus.


He's like one of those hybrid golf clubs all the pro's are using these days.

In the past, BB has liked guys who can play the hybrid SS/LB role for sub-defenses. But it takes a guy who has some speed and coverage ability and obviously he first has to make the team on his STs ability. Tarpinian is the right size for that.

All these guys are a crap shoot. But every year at least one makes the team.

 

[DaBruinz]

Re: Reported Patriots UDFA signings

NFL Draft Scout----Powered By: The Sports Xchange

Tarpinian's Pro Day Stats

Height: 6'02 1/8"
Weight: 235

40: 4.56
20: 2.68
10: 1.67

Bench: 16
Vertical: 37"
Broad: 10' 05"
3-Cone: 4.10
Shuttle: 6.78

Of note: Tarpinian was an option QB in HS and went to Iowa as a Safety but was converted to LB.

With how he hits and his coverage ability, I wouldn't be surprised to see him on the PS and coverted to a safety...

 

[Snake Eyes]

Re: Reported Patriots UDFA signings

NFL Draft Scout----Powered By: The Sports Xchange

Tarpinian's Pro Day Stats

Height: 6'02 1/8"
Weight: 235

40: 4.56
20: 2.68
10: 1.67

Bench: 16
Vertical: 37"
Broad: 10' 05"
3-Cone: 4.10
Shuttle: 6.78

Of note: Tarpinian was an option QB in HS and went to Iowa as a Safety but was converted to LB.

With how he hits and his coverage ability, I wouldn't be surprised to see him on the PS and converted to a safety...

I like the sound of that

 

[WhiZa]

Re: Reported Patriots UDFA signings

it's actually common knowledge that the Jets are now $75M under the cap.

Which is barley enough to sign Nnamdi

 

[patsinthesnow]

Re: Reported Patriots UDFA signings

Jeremy Ross's Crib...ha


‪Cal Cribs: Jeremy Ross‬‏ - YouTube

 

[Urgent]

Re: Reported Patriots UDFA signings

Colts had a good day.

Colts
Joe Lefeged (S, Rutgers)
Jake Kirkpatrick (C, TCU)
Chris Colasanti (LB, Penn State)
Mike McNeill (TE, Nebraska)
Scott Tolzien (QB, Wisconsin)
Adrian Moten (LB, Maryland)

 

[Clonamery]

Re: Reported Patriots UDFA signings

Colts had a good day.

Colts
Joe Lefeged (S, Rutgers)
Jake Kirkpatrick (C, TCU)
Chris Colasanti (LB, Penn State)
Mike McNeill (TE, Nebraska)
Scott Tolzien (QB, Wisconsin)
Adrian Moten (LB, Maryland)

Told them they'd be starters.

 

[IllegalContact]

Re: Reported Patriots UDFA signings

Optimal hair color.

That said, the 2011 OL crop seems to be getting poor marks on the all-important ugly beard potential.

they all start out that way:

they all have better beard potential than koppen

 

[MoLewisrocks]

Re: Reported Patriots UDFA signings

Colts had a good day.

Colts
Joe Lefeged (S, Rutgers)
Jake Kirkpatrick (C, TCU)
Chris Colasanti (LB, Penn State)
Mike McNeill (TE, Nebraska)
Scott Tolzien (QB, Wisconsin)
Adrian Moten (LB, Maryland)

This is the Patriots UDFA signings thread...:nono:

RavensInsider Aaron Wilson
Former Maryland TE Will Yeatman has agreed to terms with the New England Patriots.
1 minute ago

 

[patsinthesnow]

Re: Reported Patriots UDFA signings

Former Maryland TE Will Yeatman has agreed to terms with the New England Patriots.
1 minute ago

Dumb choice kid.

He likes lacrosse http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6NQjrt04AU

 

[FreeTedWilliams]

Re: Reported Patriots UDFA signings

This is the Patriots UDFA signings thread...:nono:

RavensInsider Aaron Wilson
Former Maryland TE Will Yeatman has agreed to terms with the New England Patriots.
1 minute ago

Apparently the Pats are going to field an offense made up completely of TEs and a defense made up completely of CBs.

 

[Wilfork#75]

Re: Reported Patriots UDFA signings

Yeatman is a likely OT conversion prospect like Maneri. He's also a former lacrosse player so you know his gonna be one of BB's favorites. I really like his potential as an OT prospect and I know a lot of people had him as a late round possibility for the Pats.