Pats sign Dorin ****erson to Practice Squad

[BradyManny]

WR/TE ****erson added to practice squad - New England Patriots Blog - ESPN Boston

I remember he was on the radar going into the draft for some, myself included.

The circumstances surrounding his departure from Pittsburgh, and the fact that he was already cut by the Texans are disconcerting - but he certainly has intriguing physical talents. Unlike Houston, I doubt we would try to convert him purely to wideout, but use him the way we use Hernandez as a bit of a hybrid guy.

Worth keeping an eye on. Ideally, he provides a good layer of depth behind Hernandez, who is critical to our offense, but has been banged up before.

 

[FreeTedWilliams]

He was dynamite at Pitt, maybe the Pats can figure a way to use him, Pitt used him more in a WR role, he would fit very nicely into the Givens role.

 

[brdmaverick]

yawn........just kidding. At our injury rate he'll be starting in two weeks.

 

[Palm Beach Pats Fan]

some good measurables:

Dorin had the best time of all tight ends in the 40 yard dash (4.40), in the 225 pound bench press (24 reps), 1st by far in the vertical jump (43"), second in the broad jump (10'5"), and 3rd in the 3-Cone Drill (9.6 seconds) and the 20-Yard Shuttle (30 seconds).


Dorin ****erson | Pittsburgh, TE : 2010 NFL Draft Scout Player Profile

swiss army knife versatility:

He was used in college by the Panthers at tight end, wide receiver, fullback and even played a little linebacker. Most scouts see him lining up as the H-Back, in the fullback or tight end position, causing matchup problems at every spot.

TE Dorin ****erson Ups His Draft Stock - Baltimore Beat Down

was a draft day slider based upon some glowing reports at the combine:

"Regardless of whether he plays WR or TE in the NFL, ****erson’s has positioned himself as a 2nd-3rd round pick after being labeled as a 4th-5th rounder coming into the combine."

NFL Combine: Risers and Fallers


So the bottom line would seem to be that he is a very versatile and explosive athlete, perhaps without a natural position, and perhaps a guy who has performed a little better in a T-shirt than in pads on game day.

The athleticism says potential special teams monster, though, if taught to block and tackle (big if, I know).

 

[robbomango]

just found this vid on youtube, check out ****erson's grab

Dorin ****ersons One Handed Catch - YouTube

 

[757PatsFan]

some good measurables:

Dorin had the best time of all tight ends in the 40 yard dash (4.40), in the 225 pound bench press (24 reps), 1st by far in the vertical jump (43"), second in the broad jump (10'5"), and 3rd in the 3-Cone Drill (9.6 seconds) and the 20-Yard Shuttle (30 seconds).


Those are some very impressive numbers against the field. But it just goes to show you that whats on paper does not always translate to on the field performance.

 

[slam]

just found this vid on youtube, check out ****erson's grab

Dorin ****ersons One Handed Catch - YouTube

What- um... Hand!

 

[TheGodInAGreyHoodie]

Championship!!!!!!!!

 

[TruthSeeker]

I like the size/speed ratio, as well as I liked the one hand catch. The key is, learning the playbook. Taylor Price- 1 year, Ochostinko- 5 months, Tiquan Underwood- 8 days ?

 

[RobertWeathers]

I like the size/speed ratio, as well as I liked the one hand catch. The key is, learning the playbook. Taylor Price- 1 year, Ochostinko- 5 months, Tiquan Underwood- 8 days ?

Pretty good commentary by Brady regarding Underwood today.

Lets see if this kid can learn the entire offense in 48 hrs.

 

[BradyFTW!]

I like the size/speed ratio, as well as I liked the one hand catch. The key is, learning the playbook. Taylor Price- 1 year, Ochostinko- 5 months, Tiquan Underwood- 8 days ?

Underwood was around for TC and preseason.

 

[ralmat55]

Underwood was around for TC and preseason.

Actually, as I remember it, Underwood was signed after the 3rd preseason game and cut when the roster was reduced to 53, so he was only here for about a week or so in the preseason.

 

[WaterfallJumper]

Exciting! I really liked ****erson at Pitt. He made some excellent catches, and in a hybrid role similar to Hernandez could be a matchup nightmare. Whether or not he can pick up the offense is, of course, the big question. Too bad they're not all as smart as I am. :snob:

 

[mgteich]

I also liked ****erson before the draft. He's worth a look-see.

WR/TE ****erson added to practice squad - New England Patriots Blog - ESPN Boston

I remember he was on the radar going into the draft for some, myself included.

The circumstances surrounding his departure from Pittsburgh, and the fact that he was already cut by the Texans are disconcerting - but he certainly has intriguing physical talents. Unlike Houston, I doubt we would try to convert him purely to wideout, but use him the way we use Hernandez as a bit of a hybrid guy.

Worth keeping an eye on. Ideally, he provides a good layer of depth behind Hernandez, who is critical to our offense, but has been banged up before.

 

[Deus Irae]

Houston message board after he was released:

Dorin ****erson - Houston Texans Message Board & Forum - TexansTalk.com

 

[JackBauer]

Houston message board after he was released:

Dorin ****erson - Houston Texans Message Board & Forum - TexansTalk.com

Between Antuan Molden and this guy, I think it's safe to say we're siphoning off all the Texans' talent.

 

[IllegalContact]

his WR/TE skills are irrelevant....the pats brought him in to be a safety

 

[PatsFan2]

He seems to have all the the tools ie... things you can't teach Size and Speed. Bu why can't he stick on a Team? I think Dorin ****erson is one of those guys who looks like Tarzan and plays like Jane.

 

[SONS_OF_BELICHICK]

They brought DD for new 5 tight end package

 

[DaBruinz]

Between Antuan Molden and this guy, I think it's safe to say we're siphoning off all the Texans' talent.

Don't forget Maneri was picked up by the Pats from Houston last year. Wished we'd kept him..