Feel-good story: Herzlich made final 53 roster for Giants

[Patspsycho]

Per RT by Price.

RT @Patricia_Traina: Hearing from a league source that LB Mark Herzlich made the final 53-man roster.

 

[Lansdowne]

Deep down I wanted him to get cut so that the Pats could snatch him up, but I doubt it would have played out that way. So I'm glad he's latched on with somebody, even if it's the f'n Giants. Good for him.

 

[livinginthe past]

Good for Mark.

Its a great lesson in perseverence through adversity.

I wish him all the best in his career and hope that Marcus Cannon can follow a similar path.

 

[Armchair Quarterback]

He would have been good use of a 6th or 7th round draft pick. He has good upside, probably more so than Carter or Williams. The switch to the 4-3 would have made him a better fit but maybe BB hadn't decided to switch at that time.

 

[Simkin]

This guy is amazing

 

[jefmblrd]

I was hoping we draft him or at least pick him up as an UDFA; I'm glad to see that he's on the Giants 53 though.

 

[italian pat patriot]

if so I am very happy for him; congratulations

 

[Gwedd]

Agree with all of the above. It's just unfortunate that the good players and the feel-good stories seem to always be eclipsed by the bad apples and lousy characters.

Best of luck to him, except when the Patriots are playing the Giants.

 

[PatsFanStnfrd]

Herzlich made a shrewd decision in picking the Giants to sign with as UDFA. In this sense, not being drafted or locked in to a particular team as a 5th, 6th or 7th round pick is a blessing.

Just look at Lee Smith, Merkell Carter or williams, the Pats late round pick. They were all cut. Just maybe, BB wishes he had tried Herzlich instead.

 

[BennyBledsoe]

Yeah, I wonder what was stopping that pick from being made. Couldn't have been the cancer stuff...I mean, hello, Cannon!

 

[BritPat]

Absolutely delighted for an amazingly talented and humble young man. Good luck Mark. Apart from when you play us!

 

[ausbacker]

Herzlich made a shrewd decision in picking the Giants to sign with as UDFA. In this sense, not being drafted or locked in to a particular team as a 5th, 6th or 7th round pick is a blessing.

Just look at Lee Smith, Merkell Carter or williams, the Pats late round pick. They were all cut. Just maybe, BB wishes he had tried Herzlich instead.

I doubt it. Nice achievement for Herzlich given what he's had to overcome. Will be interesting to see how his career pans out.

 

[PATSNUTme]

I said it during the draft and I'll say it now, the Patriots made a mistake not drafting him when he was still on the board in the 7th round.