Rookie minicamp

Una settimana dopo il draft i rookie sono già scesi in campo per il primo rookie minicamp della stagione. Oltre alle scelte del draft ed ai free agents firmati subito dopo, hanno completato il quadro una trentina di giocatori in cerca di un contratto, dei Vince Papale degli anni 2000,…

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La carne da cannone

Come ogni anno, dopo le scelte ufficiali le squadre NFL rimpolpano i loro roster per il camp con i cosiddetti “undrafted free agents”.Questi quelli messi sotto contratto dai Rams: Rod Owens, WR, Florida State; Jermelle Cudjo, DT, Central Oklahoma; Freddie Harris, LB, Central Oklahoma; Cardia Jackson, LB, Louisiana – Monroe; Jeromy…

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Le scelte dei Rams

Dopo ogni draft è tradizione dare un voto alle scelte di ogni squadra. E’ una pratica che non abbiamo mai amato, perchè siamo convinti che la bontà di un draft la si vede solo nel tempo. E’ un po’ come il calcio: ad Agosto tutti vincono lo scudetto e tutti…

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Draft 2010: Pick #11

Josh Hull – Linebacker – Penn State Height: 6-2¾ | Weight: 237 | 40-Time: 4.92 Josh Hull is living the dream so many student-athletes only hope for but never see fulfilled. Hailing from nearby Penns Valley HS, he matriculated to Penn State as a walk-on in 2005, just looking for…

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Draft 2010: Pick #10

George Selvie – Defensive End – South Florida Height: 6-4⅜ | Weight: 252 | 40-Time: 4.92 2009: One of the most decorated players in BIG EAST history and the only two-time All-American in USF history … Named to the All-BIG EAST First Team by Phil Steele … A semi-finalist for…

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Draft 2010: Pick #9

Marquis Johnson – Cornerback – Alabama Height: 5-10¾ | Weight: 192 | 40-Time: 4.65 OUTLOOK: Senior defensive back Marquis Johnson will again be an integral part of the Alabama secondary … saw significant playing time in 2008, especially in the nickel and dime formations … has played in 36 career…

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Draft 2010: Pick #8

Eugene Sims – Defensive End – West Texas A&M Height: 6-6 | Weight: 235 | 40-Time: n/a General:A true big-playmaker at defensive end, Sims has positioned himself as one of the top defensive lineman in the country. 2008: Recognized as Lone Star Conference Co-Defensive Lineman of the Year, Sims was…

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Draft 2010: Pick #7

Fendi Onobun – Tight End – Houston Height: 6-5½ | Weight: 252 | 40-Time: 4.50 Former University of Arizona basketball player who joined the Cougars Football team in 2009… played important role on special teams. GRADUATE SENIOR (2009) Appeared in 11 games… joined the Cougars after playing basketball during his…

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Draft 2010: Pick #6

Hall Davis – Defensive End – Louisiana-Lafayette Height: 6-3¾ | Weight: 271 | 40-Time: 4.74 2005-06 Sun Belt Honor Roll 2008 (Junior): Started all 12 games at defensive end…Finished second among defensive lineman in tackles and tackles-for-loss and led the defensive line in sacks…Forced a fumble vs. FIU…Posted a season-best…

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Draft 2010: Pick #5

Michael Hoomanawanui – Tight End – Illinois Height: 6-3⅝ | Weight: 264 | 40-Time: 4.75 Awards & Honors 2009 Mackey Award Candidate Athlon’s Preseason Second-Team All-Big Ten Lindy’s Preseason Second-Team All-Big Ten Phil Steele’s Preseason Third-Team All-Big Ten   2009: Played in eight games, starting five … Had one catch,…

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