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Austin Pettis

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I can see DG bringing in a guy like Austin Pettis this offseason.

I said this before he was waived and was going to be a free agent at the end of the season. I could see it, he's been a reliable target for most of his career. Nothing flashy just like the others we have now minus Benji

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Pettis was waived by the Rams yesterday...  I would love to put in a waiver claim on him or sign him if he passes through waivers.  I had the chance to watch him quite a bit while at Boise State during their successful run recently and hoped we would be able to snag him in the draft.  He is a great combo of size and athleticism - 6'3" 205 lbs. and really good measurables.  Furthermore, he has experience at both return spots as well.

 

He was the Rams 2011 third-round draft choice and he contributed in every facet he possibly could on offense and ST, but he was apparently late for a team meeting on Saturday and so Fisher canned him... 

 

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/10/20/report-austin-pettis-late-for-meeting-on-saturday/

 

Anyone else interested?  With Philly's injury and our lack of speed/athleticism at WR right now, combined with his ability to contribute as a STer, I think this could be a claim/signing that could pay dividends immediately.

 

Now, discuss, or flame away, but I feel this is a legitimate player worth looking into.

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