Did someone say "hybrid" player?

[MHS831]

1 hour ago, Mistuh Jones said:

wasn't one of the recent practice squad guys a fast WR/RB hybrid? Velus Jones? how did that work out? 

We have no idea how this will work out, but we know better than to close our minds because there is an isolated incident that is similar in nature that did not work out well.

[Mistuh Jones]

I just have pattern recognition 

[strato]

The guy was a journeyman here for a few weeks at year’s end. Probably brought in to be a returner or something. I barely remember him.

I remember the name mostly because of Eddie Murphy’s SNL pimp sketches. Which was Velvet Jones. I misremembered it as Venus lol. 

 I think the pattern is, journeymen brought in at the end of a season, will journey on somewhere else most of the time. So do most 5th round picks though. 

Edited 5 hours ago by strato

[MHS831]

12 minutes ago, Mistuh Jones said:

I just have pattern recognition 

Awesome.  Do you have a pattern of being right?

[Basbear]

19 hours ago, Mistuh Jones said:

'Tweeners die here bro 

My guy, the current trend is too add tweeners/positionless players, especially on D. The seagulls just won with them. Coaches don't want to switch out player like years before. That's where the Mccvay and Reid's are targeting. You can say the reason for Panthers going from 32 to 16 in ranks was dbrown, that true *but* right next to him for the reason is Tre'von Moehrig. He gave evero a weapon to move around- one that plays LB, NB, S, SS, and even blitz on any given play. 

Edited 3 hours ago by Basbear

[DaveThePanther2008]

22 hours ago, MHS831 said:

OK, we are letting our top RB go.  We have Chuba, Etienne, and Brooks.  Imagine a player who could LEGITIMATELY play the slot and back up at RB?  I am sure he'd be a special team player as well.  I noticed him at the combine, and thought, "Here is a late rounder who could stand out as a slot and provide depth at RB.

Without further ado....(I know one Huddler who might be able to tell us more about this guy):

Navy running back/wide receiver

Eli Heidenreich headlined the 2026 NFL Combine for the Midshipmen, running an official 4.44-second 40-yard dash and recording 16 reps on the bench press. Recognized as a versatile, "Swiss army knife" offensive weapon, Heidenreich solidified his draft stock as a potential day three target. 

 

Eli Heidenreich (RB/WR - Navy) 2026 Combine Performance:

6'0" 200 lbs.

 

• 40-Yard Dash: 4.44 seconds.
• 10-Yard Split: 1.55 seconds.
• Vertical Jump: 35.5 inches.
• Broad Jump: 10' 0".
• Bench Press: 16 Reps.
• Highlights: Showcased as a premier receiving threat from the backfield, having left Navy as the program's all-time leader in receiving yards (1,994).

High character.  Smart.  Maybe, just maybe....

 

As a Navy veteran and always pull for the Midshipmen.  I had a chance to watch him in several games. Late round or UDFA.  You latch onto this guy.  He's definitely a Morgan type of guy.