Dri Archer?

[CISGS]

Dude did run a 4.2 40.

Wouldn't be the first back that Pittsburgh basically gave up on that rose to prominence here

I am sure that we will bring back Cadet or just roll with White/Bolden behind Blount, but I would not be opposed to Archer as a spot back for screens/etc.

 

[Froob]

Doesn't the position require a fair amount of playbook knowledge? I assume he's PS elgibile at least?

 

[PatsFan2]

Dri Archer cannot Block all our Previous Third Backs Excell is that area no thanks.

 

[Digit]

Doesn't the position require a fair amount of playbook knowledge? I assume he's PS elgibile at least?

He is, but he also turned down offers to do it because he's looking for a 53 roster spot. Why he doesn't just sign onto a squad then sign when he finds a spot, I don't know.

Source: Dri Archer passes on 10 practice-squad offers

 

[Love The Drake]

Blocking is more want to than technique
Maybe him being cut has humbled him enough to put his nose to the grindstone.
Id at least give him a tryout if not him than how about the Niner back.
Is he still on their practice squad or is he active with Bush out?

 

[Love The Drake]

I would say sign him and try certain packages with him even if he cant block well.
Let him compete with James White sign him to a 2 year deal with the second year having the right to match anything he would get on the open market.
That way he gets to show his talent in a dynamic offense.
Gets a chance at a superbowl and gets financial flexibility and the Patriots get the second year option they love having.

 

[Ice_Ice_Brady]

Dude did run a 4.2 40.

Yet even the Raiders haven't made room for him on their roster.

 

[PatsFan2]

I think Archer is finding out that it takes more than straight line speed to make it in the NFL.

 

[RobertWeathers]

I'm sure they are thinking about him. How hard not sure.

The problem with losing Lewis is that the dude ran hard and didn't go down easy.

With White and as I understand with Archer, those guys go down with a gust of wind.

 

[deters]

Would rather have cadet back

 

[meatface]

Dude did run a 4.2 40.

Wouldn't be the first back that Pittsburgh basically gave up on that rose to prominence here

I am sure that we will bring back Cadet or just roll with White/Bolden behind Blount, but I would not be opposed to Archer as a spot back for screens/etc.

nah just sign another safety

 

[meatface]

Doesn't the position require a fair amount of playbook knowledge? I assume he's PS elgibile at least?

Apparently he isnt interested Former Steelers RB Dri Archer Has Passed On 10 Offers To Join Practice Squads - NFL Trade Rumors -

 

[scott99]

Apparently he isnt interested Former Steelers RB Dri Archer Has Passed On 10 Offers To Join Practice Squads - NFL Trade Rumors -

He's interested, just wants to be on a team's 53, not on their practice squad. I'm sure if the Pats really wanted him, he'd be signed in the next few days.