As most have seen over the wire the last few days, Andre Woodson was cut by the Giants and then resigned to their practice squad a day later. The Giants kept only two QBs on their regular roster, essentially making Andre a poorly paid third string quarterback. It is a long climb from there, but I have to think someone with his size and arm strength will get a shot eventually.
Other UK news on the final cut day was much better. Steve Johnson made the Bills as a sixth receiver. Lacking the preseason name recognition of some of our other offensive stars last year, Stevie was overlooked to some extent. He deserves this. Wesley Woodyard made the Broncos as an undrafted free agent. I caught him for several series in their exhibition last week. He looks like he more than belongs. Wesley will be an NFL starter, or maybe a Pro Bowl special teams player one day. He can play football, and any good football person who saw him play in college should have known he could play on any level.
I'd love to see an NFL GM one day who decided, "Yes, I am going to take size and speed into account when drafting players, but my overarching question will always be, did this guy get it done in college?". I'd just like to see what would happen to a team that stripped all the draft machinery away and stayed true to that principal.
Seriously, how does a first team All-SEC linebacker go undrafted?
Jacob Tamme and Kennon Burton are safely on the rosters of the Colts and Rams, respectively.
Please comment if I am leaving anyone out.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
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Jared Lorenzen did not make the cut with the Colts. He never did much with his few opportunties in New York either.
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