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 March 4 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 March 4 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.

[Mistuh Jones]

16 hours ago, MHS831 said:

Awesome.  Do you have a pattern of being right?

about the same as urrbody else here, and nobody remembers Jeremy Chinn either. Yes, Seattle and other teams have deployed these versatile weapons. All I'm saying is we suck at it in Charlotte. That's a fair assessment 

Edited March 5 by Mistuh Jones

[MechaZain]

On 3/3/2026 at 10:11 PM, Mistuh Jones said:

'Tweeners die here bro 

Rhule and Snow are gone it's ok

[MHS831]

1 hour ago, Mistuh Jones said:

about the same as urrbody else here, and nobody remembers Jeremy Chinn either. Yes, Seattle and other teams have deployed these versatile weapons. All I'm saying is we suck at it in Charlotte. That's a fair assessment 

Yeah, that is my point--we all are just shootin from the hip.

[shaqattaq]

21 hours ago, MHS831 said:

He is slated to go rounds 5-7--he is the type of player that makes a way onto the roster and stays in the NFL for 8 years.  To your point, if Brooks comes around and we have this (and Horn) in the slot, we have given Bryce more options.  On paper, it seems promising.

His stats pasted weird, so just know that its 2025 on top, 2024 in the middle and 2023 on bottom. I keep screaming to the heavens to draft production and this guy produces! Almost 1500 scrimmage yards last year, 1100 before that, and 600 as a freshman! My favorite stat? 0 fumbles! Hell, anything in the 5th round and beyond is just best guess anyway, not much to lose and a hellova lot to win.

Receiving					Rushing					Fumbles
REC	YDS	AVG	TD	LNG	CAR	YDS	AVG	TD	LNG	FUM	LST
51	941	18.5	6	82	77	499	6.5	3	25	0	0
39	671	17.2	6	74	65	444	6.8	3	60	0	0
19	382	20.1	4	69	27	214	7.9	1	46	0	0

[strato]

A tweener at LB, DE, maybe OT, maybe WR/TE, something like that. A tweener at RB? It isn’t a one size fits all position. Look at all the different types and styles that have had success. 
 

 

Edited March 5 by strato

[Navy_football]

Also follow the team closely. That many carries as an A back (slot) in Navy's offense is crazy! That speaks volumes of what they thought of him. Usually the B back (fullback) gets that kind of load. He's solid. I don't know if he'd be dynamic in the pros (didn't seem that explosive) but he'd be solid. Great hands and good route runner. Solid as they come. And the type of guy that would run through a brick wall for you. Whenever Navy needed a play you knew it was going to him. 5th or later would be a quality pick up. Probably rack up 20+ tackles on kick coverages and the type of guy that would get better every year. 

[csx]

On 3/5/2026 at 3:30 AM, Mistuh Jones said:

I just have pattern recognition 

CMC was pretty good.

[csx]

On 3/5/2026 at 1:37 AM, Mistuh Jones said:

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

Practice squad players who concentrate on one position typically dont work out. They are practice squad players.