"I want my place on this team"

[Mr. Scot]

So says David Foucault in this piece from Bryan Strickland (link)

 

Excerpts:

 

So far, David Foucault has passed every test.

But the Canadian offensive tackle understands that at every stage, the difficulty of the tests will only multiply.

Foucault has ascended from tryout player to member of the Panthers' 90-man roster. His next challenge – the greatest and most important to date – is to secure a roster spot for the regular season.

"I need to be ready for camp," Foucault said. "I want my place on this team."

 

"I am very young at this position. I just have three years of experience, but Coach (John) Matsko and Coach (Ray) Brown put a lot of time in to get me better," Foucault said. "Matsko is the best coach I've had in my life.

"I have heard our defense is one of the best in the league. We have good defensive linemen, and our defensive ends are so fast. I've learned so much (playing against) them."

 

 

After the camp, he was one of two tryout players - along with linebacker Billy Boyko - signed to the 90-man roster.

The news left his family, which has recently dealt with its share of trials, overjoyed.

"They cried. I cried," Foucault said. "We had a lot of bad things this year, I think it was very good news to send back to my parents about what I did.

"A lot happened, a lot of stuff. My dad had prostate cancer this year. It was very tough, but now he is fine. It was good news to give them."

Foucault can only imagine the reaction if he makes the final roster spot entering the regular season.

 

"I'm pushing myself harder to make my parents proud of me," he said. "My first week was very tough, but right now I know the plays and I just need to focus on the small details to get even better. I need to get my weight up a little bit – maybe 10 or 15 pounds on my body - and I need to focus on my feet and the playbook. I need to get better and be focused because the tempo is very hard and fast.

"In Canada, it's all about hockey. I think in years the players in Canada will get better and better. But I am very proud to be here on this field because not a lot of Canadians play in the NFL."

 

 

[The Huddler]

I think it will take development but I like this guy

[Mr. Scot]

I'd love for this kid to make the team and contribute.

 

It's a huge longshot, but I'd love to see it.

[rayzor]

at that size, yeah i want him to have a place on this team as well. i really hope he has what it takes to develop into a good tackle. same with kugbilla. those two are just monsters. 

[Mr. Scot]

Gettleman does like his big guys.

[Jangler]

he's foucaultin' Canadian...

[rhyslloyd]

Sounds like he has a ton of heart. Hope he keeps working and has some success. We could sure use the help.

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[Billy Love]

Most guys say "I want my money" ..... This guy just want to be on the TEAM, good for him.

[CarolinaSamurai]

He's got potential I hope he impresses at training camp

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[L-TownCat]

Please let this guy be a hidden gem. If he pans out... Holy hell what a monster. Dave will have outdone himself with that one.

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[PandaPancake]

Would this team take someone of lesser talent that knows the playbook more than a better player but a total idiot when it comes to the playbook?

 

Not that I'm saying there is someone with better talent. It's just a general question.

[DaveThePanther2008]

I hope he makes at least the practice squad.

[IGSaint]

Most guys say "I want my money" ..... This guy just want to be on the TEAM, good for him.

 

Who are these rookies that say they want their money? I think most guys that go undrafted just want to make the team and belong. Money will come after if they continue to develop and play well. And most rookies that were drafted just want to do well, the money will come after too.

[stirs]

There is no doubt this guy has the right attitude and heart.  i just hope his abilities can catch up.