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Not draft related but I figured I'd drop it in here. Muamba is a Canadian linebacker, born in Zaire, who has spent 3 seasons with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He was released two days ago to pursue NFL aspirations. The Patriots are among a few teams that have worked him out.
He is only 6-0, 230 but has solid speed and is apparently a good special teamer. He looks pretty athletic from the few highlights I can find. He was named Winnipeg's MVP last season.
I hope they bring him in, it would probably be a very low risk signing. If he can play special teams and add some speed and depth at LB that would be great. He will likely not be asked to do much more than that, and if they can acquire some depth without using a draft choice or spending much on a veteran free agent I'm all for it. The Pats signed two CFLers last year in Jason Vega and Armond Armstead, and obviously hopes are still high for Armstead.
CFL players are something that NFL teams should be targeting, while a different game and lower level of competition these guys are still proving themselves to be pros, coming to work every day, etc. Baltimore worked him out too, go get him before the Ratbirds end up with him!
Plus he has a cool name. All aboard the Muamba bandwagon!
Highlight video with strange vocals dubbed in at times Henoc Muamba Highlight film 2011-2007 - YouTube
CFL 2011 Draft: 1st Overall Pick- Henoc Muamba - YouTube
He looks pretty raw but very athletic. Of course these are from three years ago, he's likely a little more polished now.
He is only 6-0, 230 but has solid speed and is apparently a good special teamer. He looks pretty athletic from the few highlights I can find. He was named Winnipeg's MVP last season.
I hope they bring him in, it would probably be a very low risk signing. If he can play special teams and add some speed and depth at LB that would be great. He will likely not be asked to do much more than that, and if they can acquire some depth without using a draft choice or spending much on a veteran free agent I'm all for it. The Pats signed two CFLers last year in Jason Vega and Armond Armstead, and obviously hopes are still high for Armstead.
CFL players are something that NFL teams should be targeting, while a different game and lower level of competition these guys are still proving themselves to be pros, coming to work every day, etc. Baltimore worked him out too, go get him before the Ratbirds end up with him!
Plus he has a cool name. All aboard the Muamba bandwagon!
Highlight video with strange vocals dubbed in at times Henoc Muamba Highlight film 2011-2007 - YouTube
CFL 2011 Draft: 1st Overall Pick- Henoc Muamba - YouTube
He looks pretty raw but very athletic. Of course these are from three years ago, he's likely a little more polished now.