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26 minutes ago, MHS831 said:

And the WAY TOO EARLY projected lineup:

Defense (24)   

Offense (26)

Whew!  If this is accurate, just about half the roster is populated by new faces.

Good news, though...per the new CBA active rosters now have 55 guys. So, I guess we get to add 2 more vets cut by other teams later on!

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19 minutes ago, MHS831 said:

My case for having 4 undrafted free agents on the roster in 2020:

  • Brandon Bowen, OT, Ohio State  Bowen was a starter at a Big 10 school as a sophomore and got injured.  he went through several surgeries, taking him out of 2018 altogether. He bounced back in 2019, got his job (RT) back, and played well.  In another T market, he might have been drafted, but the injury and lack of exposure as a JR hurt him, as did playing 2019 while regaining playing strength.  I project him as a G that can back up RT in a pinch.  I hate to mention Andrew Norwell, so I won't mention Andrew Norwell.
  • Chris Orr, LB,Wisconsin  His size hurt him--he cannot carry 240lbs (frame) like other ILBs, so he was not tall enough to ride that ride. His leadership is mentioned in articles about him, and that matters to Rhule.  And being signed by a team with a statue of Sam Mills outside the stadium was probably not lost on him.  We had Beason, another smallish MLB---could Orr be the next great MLB in Charlotte?  I would not bet against him.  I think we could go with 3 ILBs for now, but eventually, he will have to beat out K or Whitehead.  I think he can.
  • Omar Bayless, WR, Arkansas State  How this guy did not get drafted is unreal---only in a draft that was loaded at WR would this happen.  Bayless gives us a big (6-3) WR who plays fast and gets contested balls.  He needs some WR coaching, but this guy wins a job--I have 7 WRs on my roster, but we will probably go with 6---and Bayless will be in the top 5.
  • Giovanni Ricci, TE, Western Michigan  You should not discount this player before watching his tape.  He is a great blocker from the wing, motion, out wide, and is decent beside the tackle. He could mean bad news for Armah, depending on the offense.  Ricci's hands are good, he runs good routes, and he is very aware of the offense. He is that guy we have never really had here.  I am very high on him and think he will take one of our TEs' jobs---I want to say Manhertz but it could be DeSalve--again, depends on the offense.

I think they did their homework. 

Could Bowan be a Norwood or Piggy like pickup?? What about the Auburn Guard or the WSU center??

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39 minutes ago, MHS831 said:

My case for having 4 undrafted free agents on the roster in 2020:

  • Brandon Bowen, OT, Ohio State  Bowen was a starter at a Big 10 school as a sophomore and got injured.  he went through several surgeries, taking him out of 2018 altogether. He bounced back in 2019, got his job (RT) back, and played well.  In another T market, he might have been drafted, but the injury and lack of exposure as a JR hurt him, as did playing 2019 while regaining playing strength.  I project him as a G that can back up RT in a pinch.  I hate to mention Andrew Norwell, so I won't mention Andrew Norwell.
  • Chris Orr, LB,Wisconsin  His size hurt him--he cannot carry 240lbs (frame) like other ILBs, so he was not tall enough to ride that ride. His leadership is mentioned in articles about him, and that matters to Rhule.  And being signed by a team with a statue of Sam Mills outside the stadium was probably not lost on him.  We had Beason, another smallish MLB---could Orr be the next great MLB in Charlotte?  I would not bet against him.  I think we could go with 3 ILBs for now, but eventually, he will have to beat out K or Whitehead.  I think he can.
  • Omar Bayless, WR, Arkansas State  How this guy did not get drafted is unreal---only in a draft that was loaded at WR would this happen.  Bayless gives us a big (6-3) WR who plays fast and gets contested balls.  He needs some WR coaching, but this guy wins a job--I have 7 WRs on my roster, but we will probably go with 6---and Bayless will be in the top 5.
  • Giovanni Ricci, TE, Western Michigan  You should not discount this player before watching his tape.  He is a great blocker from the wing, motion, out wide, and is decent beside the tackle. He could mean bad news for Armah, depending on the offense.  Ricci's hands are good, he runs good routes, and he is very aware of the offense. He is that guy we have never really had here.  I am very high on him and think he will take one of our TEs' jobs---I want to say Manhertz but it could be DeSalve--again, depends on the offense.

I think they did their homework. 

You should do a separate breakdown in another thread on Omar... Because he looks good and has a really good chance of beating out alot of vet WR'S for a spot on the roster...

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3 minutes ago, ColumbusCounty said:

How did he go undrafted... ??? His hands are ridiculous lol .. 17 Receiving TD's last year..

Pff All American, Sun Belt Player of the Year, Third team Associated Press All American..

Am I missing something here??

Maybe he has an attitude problem?  I would guess it's a coachability problem if that production gets you passed over by every team.

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4 minutes ago, ColumbusCounty said:

How did he go undrafted... ??? His hands are ridiculous lol .. 17 Receiving TD's last year..

Pff All American, Sun Belt Player of the Year, Third team Associated Press All American..

Am I missing something here??

Based on what I've read, primarily because his biggest strength is going deep and then he ran in the 4.6s so all of a sudden most scouts and GMs attributed his success to low level of competition. 

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47 minutes ago, OnlyOne said:

Good news, though...per the new CBA active rosters now have 55 guys. So, I guess we get to add 2 more vets cut by other teams later on!

I would probably have eliminated a WR and added a defender---but I was not sure when that was taking place--I thought it would be when they added a game to the schedule.

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My UDFA to make the roster is OC Fred Mauioga.  Got to go with an interior lineman.  Watched some film.  Holds up well in pass-pro, most times without the assistance of a double team.  Anchors well versus a bull rush and has a feel for stunts/twists.  Good cut block technique.

Biggest issue is second level blocking.  Looks a bit adrift trying to find someone to block.  Willing to run down field, however somewhat aimlessly.

At this point, I'd rather have a center that better in pass-pro than run blocking.

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8 minutes ago, MHS831 said:

I would probably have eliminated a WR and added a defender---but I was not sure when that was taking place--I thought it would be when they added a game to the schedule.

Just read that only 2 PS players can be elevated to the 53 man squad making it 55.

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