Patriots sign Raiders S Obi Melifonwu

[reflexblue]

Rumor is he is soft and made of glass

Hmmm, soft glass. Now thats a concept ive never heard of before.

 

[n1997y]

When it comes to covering speedy RBs, hes really our only hope.

I see what you did there!

 

[BradyFTW!]

Absolute freak of nature, I'm intrigued. Has the size to play in a pseudo-LB role if needed.

Obi Melifonwu - MockDraftable

He hasn't shown anything in his career to date, but as a low-risk flyer he has a lot of raw potential.

 

[upstater1]

UConn fan here. Hope this is only for special teams. Poor Obi has some of the worst instincts I've ever seen in a defensive backfield. He overcommits religiously.

 

[RobertWeathers]

Hmmm, soft glass. Now thats a concept ive never heard of before.

Maybe sugar glass?

 

[BTTA]

UConn fan here. Hope this is only for special teams. Poor Obi has some of the worst instincts I've ever seen in a defensive backfield. He overcommits religiously.

Combine notes that say similar: Inconsistent with coverage responsibilities from high safety. Takes time to diagnose play-action. Rub routes found him near goal line. Can take inefficient paths to the ball that get him there a step too late.

 

[BobDigital]

I like the signing. I don't think he will work out but he is a signing worth watching closely. He was injured and played out of position. If he stays healthy and is asked to do things within his physical ability he has a chance to turn it around.

Not a high chance.... but even a 20% or 10% chance given his potential upside is worth being excited about.

 

[mgteich]

This signing will work out if Obiwan is OK to be a backup STer, activated when someone is injured.

 

[RobertWeathers]

Obi want Melon in fondu

 

[maineman209]

Obi want Melon in fondu

That's kinda the method I use to remember the name of the former President of Iran, Mahmoud "I'm a dinner jacket".

 

[maineman209]

This signing will work out if Obiwan is OK to be a backup STer, activated when someone is injured.

He eagerly volunteered to play ST in his rookie season in OAK.

 

[dtbrks]

On a completely unsolicited note: my son played with his brother in Grafton. His brother IFEATU is playing at the Cuse. My son is playing at Wagner college

I forgot to add that my son’s positional coach is Pot Roast. I guess he is a great guy

 

[maineman209]

BB signed Obi to be an LB or a plan B RB? maybe....
.

Possibly an LB/DB, bbobbo, but likely not a CB or FB, and certainly not a QB to back up TB for the SB.

 

[Gronkowski123]

He stinks! Trust BB!!!!

 

[maineman209]

Reportedly "agreed to terms" today. Perhaps tomorrow, the Pats make it official.

 

[chris_in_sunnyvale]

Obi Wan Tatrophy

Regards,
Chris

 

[Hercules Rockefeller]

I was for his this move when he was cut and am happy this potential beast has signed.

 

[primetime]

Absolute freak of nature, I'm intrigued. Has the size to play in a pseudo-LB role if needed.

Obi Melifonwu - MockDraftable

He hasn't shown anything in his career to date, but as a low-risk flyer he has a lot of raw potential.

Has yet to play a down in anger, so who knows, but I'll note that Jon Gruden cutting a young player is probably actually a great sign that he might be talented.

 

[Dragda]

My Raiders fan son wonders if he likes football because he’s British. He also said he rarely played but what he saw wasn’t good.

 

[RobertWeathers]

That's kinda the method I use to remember the name of the former President of Iran, Mahmoud "I'm a dinner jacket".

I bet you are old enough to remember the "Cheers" episode where Coach tries to help Sam remember the redeeming qualities of Albania....