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Which UDFA will make the final 53?


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We all know that Dave Gettleman is a master draft guru, he's been for the past years. In three years, he's built a perennial playoff contender. With his drafting and then undrafted free agent acquisitions. Most recent he found depth for the offensive line with Andrew Norwell. What's that? That's just one guy? That may be true, but it also is true that he fell through the cracks and no team picked him up. He started several games and was the best tackle we've had since the departure of Gross. Albeit he plays on the right side. Finding starters and not using draft picks is a blessing. 

 

Corey "philly" Brown is another addition that was huge for this team on the offensive side. A speed receiver that helped the sometimes stagnant offense get a spark. His punt returning is a work in progress but he's best suited for the slot. His talents will be used accordingly and he was also a UDFA.

 

Carrynton Byndom Another serviceable corner. He didn't get much playing time but at his size, 6' 190, he may get more looks. If anything he's a quality depth player. 

 

 

David Foucoult, the huge French Canadian. He's definitely a project, the potential is there, only time will tell if he will make the roster this year. 

 

The point is, Gettleman has a knack for finding these players, he has changed the culture of this football team and redefined the word value. 

 

Here are this years undrafted Gems.

 

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Making an educated Guess. There's potential in 4 players in my humble opinion. 

 

 

Garry Peters, Darrious Cummings, Brian Blechen and Damiere Byrd. 

 

Peters has the most potential to stick to the roster. The current CB corp could use his services.

 

 

Darrious Cummings could make a name for himself and stamp a ticket in the final 53 if one of our DT's goes down. Cole and Edwards are both at the twilight of their careers. Need some replacements. 

 

Damiere Byrd is a speedster, this team may be intrugued by that and give him shot. This team still needs speed, besides Ginn and Brown. 

 

 

Brian Blechen, this guy hits without remorse. I can see him being in the second string. He's very instinctive as well. One of Daves favorite traits to be found in the linebacking corp. 

 

 

Who would be your UDFA's that may make the final roster? 

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I'd say Peters has the best chance of the bunch.

 

Agreed.  

 

Although I don't know if I'm agreeing solely because finding a quality young CB via UDFA would be awesome (on the field and financially) or because I really think he'll make the squad.  Either way, I'm rolling with him.

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I could see Byrd, Cummings, Miley, Miller and Redden making the practice squad. I really think Wegher has a shot of making the team, especially if we keep 4 RB. I really think Fozzy is a lock to make the team. Artis-Payne should have no problem making the team but I see Wegher giving him some competition. Todman is a special teams guy and that could be the only reason why he beats out Wegher but because Wegher has 4.40 speed I could see Todman being cut. Reaves probably has the lowest chance of making the team as a RB and will probably be cut and won't make the practice squad.

Gary Peters has a shot of making the team due to the depth we have at CB but I could see Byndom beating him out.

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I have three, just like the two years before.

Every ones picking garry peters, with good reason. I except the panthers to carry 10 +/- DBs, so just beating out #10 isnt that tall of a mountain.

Arthur miley has everything you want in a UDFA. One injury happens on the DL, he should replace the player. They could even carry 10 here too, depends on other spots.

My dark horse is brandon wegher, I dont see much of difference between him and payne the 5th rounder.

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