Practice Squad Taking Shape

mgteich said:

I don't think that Sims being on the Practice Squad is relevant to us bringing in one of the best kick returners in the NCAA.

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Brady6 said:

I actually have to admit to you that I looked at the combine and college stats for 4 out of 5 of the players they worked out, and the 1 player I didn’t look into was Dunn, my thought process was – we won’t sign another wide receiver after Sims. With my admission out of the way, I want say I am really glad you pointed him out, his pro day numbers are ridiculous, I always like to compare a player to another prospect, probably a moronic thing to like to do but check this kid out compared to Tavon Austin.

Austin
Height: 5084
Weight: 174
40 Yrd Dash: 4.28
20 Yrd Dash: 2.49
10 Yrd Dash: 1.50
225 Lb. Bench Reps: 14
Vertical Jump: 32
Broad Jump: 10'00"
20 Yrd Shuttle: 4.01
3-Cone Drill: N/A

Dunn
Height: 5093
Weight: 178
40 Yrd Dash: 4.22
20 Yrd Dash: 2.49
10 Yrd Dash: 1.52
225 Lb. Bench Reps: 17
Vertical Jump: 36
Broad Jump: 10'01"
20 Yrd Shuttle: 4.34
3-Cone Drill: 6.82

Pretty impressive that Dunn is bigger, faster and has better leaping ability than the Austin who was selected 8th overall in the draft. I also would give Dunn the toughness edge since he hails from the Compton, CA. I say sign him up!!

Good call Scott99 :youtheman:

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ATippett56 said:

If you believe in the spread the depth concept, I don't understand why the New England Patriots need two offensive tackles and two linebackers on the practice squad. With regard to the linebackers, the New England Patriots already have seven linebackers on the 53 man roster and two on speed dial (Koutouvides, Rivera).

I'd prefer a better distribution on the practice squad:

RB
WR
OC/OG
OT
DE
DT
LB
DB (CB or SS)

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mgteich said:

I didn't call you out. I simply stated an opinion. Some may agree; some may disagree/

I apologize for any offense.

Besides, I rarely comment in a way that is "calling someone out". I have no reason to be personal. I agree or disagree with positions taken. Occasionally, I will suggest that a position is inconsistent with a position I understood the poster to have, but that is always out of respect, not out of any attempt to make a personal attack.

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scott99 said:

Brady6, thanks for the shout out, as well as bringing more numbers to the table. I really hope they sign Dunn, but I think it would have happened already, so I think it was just a look see.

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Mack Herron said:

Kline to PS.

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The Kent State product played 194 snaps during the preseason, according to Pro Football Focus, the most of any offensive lineman for the Patriots. New England will have to make a corresponding move to drop a player from the practice squad.

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Lamanai said:

There is another philosophy that says there probably only a limited number of guys floating around out there that have potential to be NFL players. Teams will seek them out irrespective of position. Think I read Parcells mention something about coaches looking for 'players', not filling in depth charts. (I don't think this is completely true as it ignores the development angle)

Not saying this is the better way to look at it, just another perspective.

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Christiancat said:

I am happy to see that Sims has made the practice Squad. The rest of the practice squad is also looking good.

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DocHoliday said:

4.22 on the 40 is ridiculous for Dunn. That's the current record for an NFL combine.

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INDIANAPOLIS -- Trindon Holliday can breathe a sigh of relief. His 4.21-second 40-yard dash in 2010 remains the fastest time at the scouting combine since 2000 -- but the mark had to survive an assault from a deep class of speed burners inside Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday.

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ATippett56 said:

If you believe in the spread the depth concept, I don't understand why the New England Patriots need two offensive tackles and two linebackers on the practice squad. With regard to the linebackers, the New England Patriots already have seven linebackers on the 53 man roster and two on speed dial (Koutouvides, Rivera).

I think that we all agree that LB Davis is excess.

Sure, I'd love to see a DE. It seems that we need another on the 53 first. We already have 2 on the 53 that many thought would be on the Practice Squad as of a month ago.

I'd prefer a better distribution on the practice squad:

RB
WR
OC/OG
OT
DE
DT
LB
DB (CB or SS)

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ATippett56 said:

Not exactly:

2013 NFL Combine: 40 record safe as McCalebb's time bumped down - CBSSports.com

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ATippett56 said:

Source: Patriots Sign Josh Kline to Practice Squad After Guard Clears Waivers | New England Patriots | NESN.com



Someone will get cut.

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Mark Morse said:

Looks like OL Josh Kline was signed to the Practice Squad. No corresponding drop yet!

I am all for signing this kid Dunn! Sign him to the 53 and move Beauharnais.

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JackBauer said:

Nah. We need the depth/STs play at LB more than we need a WR prospect on the 53.

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scott99 said:

Dunn would rarely see the field as a WR, his main function would be as a return man. I wish we signed the guy, Edelman is great at punt returns, but we have no explosiveness on the kick return side, that's why Leon Washington was signed. Boyce looks like he can help in that department, but he didn't have that much experience in college doing it. Dunn is one of the greatest kick returners in the history of college football, but obviously they saw something they didn't like, otherwise he'd be signed already.

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