(04-28-2018, 07:47 PM)imtheblkranger Wrote: [ -> ] (04-28-2018, 07:42 PM)Cleatwood Wrote: [ -> ]Got Lazard too!
I wonder if he's a candidate for a TE conversion given his size.
He seems like a possible "move" tight end. Would be a good safety valve for Bortles. I think he makes the team along with Meeks. Adams also has a good chance to at least make the practice squad.
(04-28-2018, 08:20 PM)Jags02 Wrote: [ -> ] (04-28-2018, 07:23 PM)FreeAgent01 Wrote: [ -> ]Post 'em.
Quenton Meeks (CB-Stanford)
Mike Hughes (DT-UNLV)
Darius Jackson (DE-Jacksonville State)
CJ Reavis (S-Marshall)
Allen Lazard (WR-Iowa State)
Lyndon Johnson (DT-Cincinnati)
Andrew Motuapuaka (LB-Virginia Tech)
KC McDermott (OT-Miami)
Tony Adams (OG-NC State)
Tony Adams is a guy I've had my eye on... a 320 lb natural RG. They were talking about him in the fourth round as having starting potential at G, and I'm surprised he went undrafted.
Allen Lazard is a big WR I kept noticing as a possibility when looking at potential 6th round WRs.
Quenton Meeks is intriguing as a bigger CB. I see challenging for the backup FS role before I see him challening for the nickel spot.
I think Tony Adams gives Cann a run for his money in camp and makes the squad. His only major knock is his lack of length. But he’s a big ol nasty man. It certainly doesn’t hurt to have Will Richardson right there next to him as well.
https://www.nfl.com/prospects/tony-adams...90cac6d989
(04-28-2018, 07:47 PM)imtheblkranger Wrote: [ -> ] (04-28-2018, 07:42 PM)Cleatwood Wrote: [ -> ]Got Lazard too!
I wonder if he's a candidate for a TE conversion given his size.
https://twitter.com/smartfootball/status...66080?s=21
Aaron Duckworth is a local kid from Oakleaf High School.
(04-28-2018, 09:28 PM)jaglou53 Wrote: [ -> ] (04-28-2018, 07:47 PM)imtheblkranger Wrote: [ -> ]I wonder if he's a candidate for a TE conversion given his size.
He seems like a possible "move" tight end. Would be a good safety valve for Bortles. I think he makes the team along with Meeks. Adams also has a good chance to at least make the practice squad.
Adams might have a chance to start at RG.
(04-28-2018, 09:48 PM)FreeAgent01 Wrote: [ -> ]Aaron Duckworth is a local kid from Oakleaf High School.
Did he sign?
(04-28-2018, 08:01 PM)FsuClark08 Wrote: [ -> ]Wonder why Matthew Thomas & T McFadden haven't got picked up yet? I hope we sign one of them atleast
McFadden is not good. He had 1 good year where he feasted on terribly throw footballs, while he was getting beat. He is slow, gets beat, and there may be some issues there (Since he left when 1 more year may have built him up to a mid round pick).
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(04-28-2018, 09:37 PM)knarnn Wrote: [ -> ] (04-28-2018, 08:20 PM)Jags02 Wrote: [ -> ]Tony Adams is a guy I've had my eye on... a 320 lb natural RG. They were talking about him in the fourth round as having starting potential at G, and I'm surprised he went undrafted.
Allen Lazard is a big WR I kept noticing as a possibility when looking at potential 6th round WRs.
Quenton Meeks is intriguing as a bigger CB. I see challenging for the backup FS role before I see him challening for the nickel spot.
I think Tony Adams gives Cann a run for his money in camp and makes the squad. His only major knock is his lack of length. But he’s a big ol nasty man. It certainly doesn’t hurt to have Will Richardson right there next to him as well.
https://www.nfl.com/prospects/tony-adams...90cac6d989
(04-28-2018, 07:47 PM)imtheblkranger Wrote: [ -> ]I wonder if he's a candidate for a TE conversion given his size.
https://twitter.com/smartfootball/status...66080?s=21
The very first time I saw Lazard-during Senior Bowl practices- I thought he was a TE.
(04-28-2018, 10:44 PM)Bullseye Wrote: [ -> ] (04-28-2018, 09:37 PM)knarnn Wrote: [ -> ]I think Tony Adams gives Cann a run for his money in camp and makes the squad. His only major knock is his lack of length. But he’s a big ol nasty man. It certainly doesn’t hurt to have Will Richardson right there next to him as well.
https://www.nfl.com/prospects/tony-adams...90cac6d989
https://twitter.com/smartfootball/status...66080?s=21
The very first time I saw Lazard-during Senior Bowl practices- I thought he was a TE.
It's certainly a though, although could put on some muscle for the role. Lazard weighed in at 6' 4 5/8", 227 lbs and did 17 reps on the bench.
Of note, he's fairly athletic at that size with a 4.55 40, a 38" vert and a 10'4" broad jump.
I'm actually more excited about the UDFA's we signed, than the players we drafted. Meeks will make the roster. Whether we use him at CB or Safety, it doesn't matter. I believe he was a 4th round pick. He has all the measurables and was a solid cover corner at Stanford. Darius Jackson should push for a roster spot. He's got solid pass rushing skills. Allen Lazard has a good chance at making the roster. He has length and superb hands and route running. He isn't very fast, but he catches everything thrown his way and has a huge catch radius. Now, my favorite. Tony Adams. I have no clue why this guy wasn't drafted. He is an excellent pass protector and even better at run blocking. Yes, he is undersized, but he was one of the best pure OG's in the draft. If he can adjust to the height differences between pass rushers in the NFL, he won't just make the team, he'll beat out A.J. Cann for the starting RG position. I can't believe he didn't get drafted.
I admittedly don't follow college football or know much about many players coming out, but I'm pretty hyped about the Tony Adams signing. This guy is so good, Mike Mayock had to stop talking about Will Richardson after the Jags drafted him in the 4th and gush about Adams a bit. And then the Jags snagged him as a UDFA? What's not to like?
If this guy's as good as Mayock thinks he is, he could be a major coup for the Jags. Not only will he be cheaper than Cann, but given that he's played next to Richardson, they'll have that needed chemistry on the O-line. Could see Cann and Parnell gone next year as the battle to remain highly competitive while still paying the guys who need it hits full swing.
(04-28-2018, 10:54 PM)Jags02 Wrote: [ -> ] (04-28-2018, 10:44 PM)Bullseye Wrote: [ -> ]The very first time I saw Lazard-during Senior Bowl practices- I thought he was a TE.
It's certainly a though, although could put on some muscle for the role. Lazard weighed in at 6' 4 5/8", 227 lbs and did 17 reps on the bench.
Of note, he's fairly athletic at that size with a 4.55 40, a 38" vert and a 10'4" broad jump.
These days, a 4.55 is practically a tight end time. I could see him working in as a receiving tight end who won't do much blocking, but we've already got two of those in ASJ and Niles Paul, and both are much higher-paid. Even O'Shaughnessey fits that role nicely, although I doubt he makes the team purely because NFL rosters generally require at least one tight end who can hold the point.
Practice squad, sure, that's a possible outcome for any of the guys signed over the next few days. I think Lazard's best chance to stick would be to put that impressive combination of size and athleticism to work by leveling kickoff and punt returners.
(04-29-2018, 12:21 AM)TJBender Wrote: [ -> ] (04-28-2018, 10:54 PM)Jags02 Wrote: [ -> ]It's certainly a though, although could put on some muscle for the role. Lazard weighed in at 6' 4 5/8", 227 lbs and did 17 reps on the bench.
Of note, he's fairly athletic at that size with a 4.55 40, a 38" vert and a 10'4" broad jump.
These days, a 4.55 is practically a tight end time. I could see him working in as a receiving tight end who won't do much blocking, but we've already got two of those in ASJ and Niles Paul, and both are much higher-paid. Even O'Shaughnessey fits that role nicely, although I doubt he makes the team purely because NFL rosters generally require at least one tight end who can hold the point.
Practice squad, sure, that's a possible outcome for any of the guys signed over the next few days. I think Lazard's best chance to stick would be to put that impressive combination of size and athleticism to work by leveling kickoff and punt returners.
I agree. I've never seen the team so intent on fielding great special teams. Players are going to win spots by how they play on STs.
I always root for these guys the most. Here’s hoping we find our diamond this year. We cut Brandon Marshal (The LB) who had several great years when we needed linebacker help badly. We also cut my favorite UDFA Mike Hilton (Ole Miss alum Guy here) what two years ago who had turned out to be an awesome nickel back. Norwell was an UDFA and now he’s arguably the best guard in the game. Would be awesome if we finally struck gold
(04-29-2018, 12:37 AM)Fred Jones-Brunell Wrote: [ -> ]I always root for these guys the most. Here’s hoping we find our diamond this year. We cut Brandon Marshal (The LB) who had several great years when we needed linebacker help badly. We also cut my favorite UDFA Mike Hilton (Ole Miss alum Guy here) what two years ago who had turned out to be an awesome nickel back. Norwell was an UDFA and now he’s arguably the best guard in the game. Would be awesome if we finally struck gold
Shoot, we had Briean Boddy-Calhoun signed as a rookie UDFA and waived him.
Stupid question, but have any UDFAs actually signed? I remember in the past, they had to wait 24 hours after the draft to sign.
These lists of names I'm seeing, Are those wishes, or actual signings?
The list is players who have agreed to sign.
(04-29-2018, 03:43 AM)FreeAgent01 Wrote: [ -> ]The list is players who have agreed to sign.
Here is perhaps the best round-up of league-wide signings.
https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2018/4/28/1...sults-2018
Due to the sometimes frail nature of UDRFA it's always a good thing to keep an eye on the best lists being generated because teams do compete with each other.
I remember one year the Jaguars thought they had acquired Christian Jones, Telvin Smith's Florida State University linebacker mate, which would have given us quite a pair. They impressed the Jaguars at the Senior Bowl and for whatever reason Jone did not get drafted. Initially, Christian showed up on the Jaguars' UDRFA list.
Next thing Jones had changed his mind and landed on the Chicago Bears' UDRFA list. I guess they gave him more signing bonus money.
On a separate note, I wonder if we should have spent a seventh rounder on Monmouth S Mike Basile? Unfortunately for us, it looks like the Colts have landed him as un-drafted. I can't imagine what it will be like facing him twice a year - should he make the Colts final roster. Mike is an impact player. He will use any opportunity he gets to demonstrate his talent and athleticism.
Can't David Caldwell wave a few more bucks at him to attract him down here?
Wow, just woke up and was totally not expecting Meeks to go undrafted and sign with us, great pick up there.
Don't know much about the other guys but seems like this Tony Adams guard could be another great addition.
I like undrafted guys (it's incredible that 3 out of 4 of our secondary were undrafted players) and hope some of them step up again.
(04-28-2018, 11:46 PM)TheO-LineMatters Wrote: [ -> ]I'm actually more excited about the UDFA's we signed, than the players we drafted. Meeks will make the roster. Whether we use him at CB or Safety, it doesn't matter. I believe he was a 4th round pick. He has all the measurables and was a solid cover corner at Stanford. Darius Jackson should push for a roster spot. He's got solid pass rushing skills. Allen Lazard has a good chance at making the roster. He has length and superb hands and route running. He isn't very fast, but he catches everything thrown his way and has a huge catch radius. Now, my favorite. Tony Adams. I have no clue why this guy wasn't drafted. He is an excellent pass protector and even better at run blocking. Yes, he is undersized, but he was one of the best pure OG's in the draft. If he can adjust to the height differences between pass rushers in the NFL, he won't just make the team, he'll beat out A.J. Cann for the starting RG position. I can't believe he didn't get drafted.
Initially, I was excited about this FA haul, but then I remembered how many of my predictions for UDFA's have gone spectacularly wrong.
Part of me wants to join in the excitement over guys like Adams, but I don't want to jinx them, either. LOL
Tony Adams will be a great back up player. Mayock was very high on him
Adam's and Meeks have a real good shot at making this team.