Scar Ends Two More Careers [JJ Dielman, Cole Croston]

[jah]

Pats signed another potential retiree

Patriots sign OL Martez Ivey, waive Cole Croston

Thought Croston had the inside track for a top backup job.

 

[ctpatsfan77]

Thought Croston had the inside track for a top backup job.

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

 

[WaterfallJumper]

Typical highlight reel stuff but the kid seems to move pretty well.

36" arms...long

2019 NFL Draft: Breaking down Florida offensive lineman Martez Ivey's college highlights

Ah, thought Ivey might end up here at some point. Underachieved in college, but he's got the raw tools.

 

[Zuma]

Martez Ivey - Football - Florida Gators

• POSITION OL
• HEIGHT 6-5
• WEIGHT 306

2018: Played and started in all 13 games… Florida's offensive line allowed just 18 sacks over the course of the entire season, which ranked 20th in the country and third among SEC teams… Garnered Second Team All-SEC honors from the AP and league's Coaches… Earned Third Team All-SEC accolades from Athlon Sports… Was on Outland Trophy Watch List... 2017: Played and started in all 11 games… Started the first nine games at left tackle and the final two contests of the season at left guard… He and Jawaan Taylor were the only two Florida offensive linemen to start each game… Named Second Team All-SEC by the league’s Coaches and the Associated Press… Garnered Third Team All-SEC honors by Phil Steele… 2016: Played in 13 games and made 12 starts… Had recorded 19 straight starts at left guard prior to the SEC Championship Game against Alabama… Two-time SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week (UGA, South Carolina)… Named Second Team All-SEC by the league’s Coaches and the Associated Press… Garnered Third Team All-SEC honors by Athlon Sports… 2015: Played in 12 games, starting in the last eight at left guard...Also saw time as a backup at tackle... Named to the SEC Coaches All-Freshman team.

 

[ralmat55]

Here’s a question for you draft gurus out there. How does a guy with Ivey’s resume and measurables not get drafted or at least sign as an UDFA after the draft? Medical issues or significant character questions are the only things that come to mind.

 

[RobertWeathers]

Here’s a question for you draft gurus out there. How does a guy with Ivey’s resume and measurables not get drafted or at least sign as an UDFA after the draft? Medical issues or significant character questions are the only things that come to mind.

Hes not that great. Walter Football had him 25th best OT and said he'd be a RFA

Martez Ivey, G/OT, Florida
Height: 6-5. Weight: 315. Arm: 36.25. Hand: 10.38.
Projected 40 Time: 5.15.
Projected Round (2019): 6-FA.
4/24/19: Ivey played left tackle for the Gators, but for the NFL, he should play guard. Ivey was dominated by Kentucky's Josh Allen in Week 2, including Allen beating Ivey for a strip-sack that clinched the road win for the Wildcats. Mississippi State's Montez Sweat also dominated Ivey. Multiple team sources say they feel that Ivey belongs as an undrafted free agent and received starting spots and playing time based on being a highly rated recruit out of high school rather than actually being a good player.

 

[Bourne Again Christian]

Hes not that great. Walter Football had him 25th best OT and said he'd be a RFA

Martez Ivey, G/OT, Florida
Height: 6-5. Weight: 315. Arm: 36.25. Hand: 10.38.
Projected 40 Time: 5.15.
Projected Round (2019): 6-FA.
4/24/19: Ivey played left tackle for the Gators, but for the NFL, he should play guard. Ivey was dominated by Kentucky's Josh Allen in Week 2, including Allen beating Ivey for a strip-sack that clinched the road win for the Wildcats. Mississippi State's Montez Sweat also dominated Ivey. Multiple team sources say they feel that Ivey belongs as an undrafted free agent and received starting spots and playing time based on being a highly rated recruit out of high school rather than actually being a good player.

Dante sees Clay

 

[NormZauchin]

With the Pats Dante, it's either Purgatorio, or the Inferno. No hope for Paradiso.

 

[patchick]

Thought Croston had the inside track for a top backup job.

It may not be performance related -- Field Yates reports that Croston was waived with a non-football injury.

As for Ivey, he's all size and tools with absolutely no technique. Thedraftnetwork.com has some useful writeups on him, be sure to click on both Crabbs and Ledyard:
Martez Ivey OT Florida - Draft Player Profile | The Draft Network

 

[mgteich]

I guess the skipper's spot is safe

 

[goheels22002]

It may not be performance related -- Field Yates reports that Croston was waived with a non-football injury.

As for Ivey, he's all size and tools with absolutely no technique. Thedraftnetwork.com has some useful writeups on him, be sure to click on both Crabbs and Ledyard:
Martez Ivey OT Florida - Draft Player Profile | The Draft Network

Lucy, Dante has lots of 'splainin' to do.

 

[IcyPatriot]

2 days with no dropouts?

 

[supafly]

Thought Croston had the inside track for a top backup job.

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

He certainly seemed to have the inside track. It appears as though he’s injured, so if his situation improves I would expect him to return.