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There will be other threads on moves, and on each individual decision. I thought I would discuss this from a more global perspective.
I think it is rare for a rookie UDFA's to be a major contributers. Even when it happens, it sometimes takes years. Neal is a good example. I think it likely that one UDFA will make the roster, and likely be inactive all year. Or perhaps there will be none or two. Sure, a couple could make the practice squad, the road to NFLE next year.
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So, when I do a projected roster I don't usually don't even include UDFA's as competitors. Barring two injuries at the same position, I don't expect any of them to make the team. BTW, I have the same expectation for NFLE players. There are many players in Training Camp. They will all be given their shot, but the reality is that we are looking for a needle in a haystack, and even then it is unlikely that the player will be a difference maker. Remember these players will be practicing with the scrubs.
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That having been said, I believe that we can afford to carry a couple of developmental players on the roster, and that Roach has a decent chance to take on of those spots; but he is the only one I expect to have much of a chance, except for Bramlet at QB.
I think it is rare for a rookie UDFA's to be a major contributers. Even when it happens, it sometimes takes years. Neal is a good example. I think it likely that one UDFA will make the roster, and likely be inactive all year. Or perhaps there will be none or two. Sure, a couple could make the practice squad, the road to NFLE next year.
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So, when I do a projected roster I don't usually don't even include UDFA's as competitors. Barring two injuries at the same position, I don't expect any of them to make the team. BTW, I have the same expectation for NFLE players. There are many players in Training Camp. They will all be given their shot, but the reality is that we are looking for a needle in a haystack, and even then it is unlikely that the player will be a difference maker. Remember these players will be practicing with the scrubs.
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That having been said, I believe that we can afford to carry a couple of developmental players on the roster, and that Roach has a decent chance to take on of those spots; but he is the only one I expect to have much of a chance, except for Bramlet at QB.