Undrafted FA rankings?

[mysticsoto]

So out of the undrafted free agents that we have signed, which
ones seem to have the most potential?

I like:

TE Jason Peters - 330 lb tight end. He will undoubtedly be moved to the line, but the guy will be faster than your typical lineman. And he has soft hands to catch - he can be used in trick plays or to distract defenses by being made an eligible receiver - especially when close to the endzone. Can you imagine a play that pulls him and Mike Williams into a screen, followed by a FB (like Lawton) followed by Travis (or Willis) ???

FB Luke Lawton - This guy looks like a Sam Gash Jr. with his style of play. I like him.

Others that might be worth a shot:

WR Kevin Beard - might be a project but could have long term potential - has speed and height. Just needs refining!

CB Jabari Greer - maybe???

RB Shaud Williams - given that I can almost guarantee that we will trade Travis or Willis next year to regain our 1st pick, he could be a successful backup after this year.


The rest are listed below. Anybody else that can speak highly of
any of these below in terms of potential?

FS Rashad Baker
FS Mark Graham
QB Nathan Chandler
CB Deon Giddens
CB Lawrence Richardson
CB Johnny Lamar
LB Dilibe Acholonu
DE Constantin Ritzmann
DE Michale Spicer
RB Isaac Mitchell
C Kurt Sigler
LB Daryl Towns
OT David Phillips

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[TheGhostofJimKelly]

exerpts from The Sporting News guide:

Rashad Baker - Good size and range, a smooth backpedal, fluid hips and good change of direction speed. Impressive hands and ball skills. Durability is a concern. Is undersized, not great strength and occasionally gets run over in run support. Baker has the physical skills of a 2nd or 3rd round prospect, but poor recognition skills and incosistent play will cost him.

Lawrence Richardson - He improved his value with a terrific performance in the East-West shrine game. He could develop into a nickel back if placed in a scheme that doesn't mandate he turn and run often with receivers. Shows more quickness than pure speed. Has great confidence, aggresiveness, and toughness. A solid tackler. Good coverage skills on short routes. Lacks ideal measurable skills. Gambles too often.

Constantin Ritzmann - Has height and room to add bulk. Shows good initial quickness, athletic ability, and body control. Tough and relentless in pursuit. Good open field tackler. Had a season ending knee injury in 2002. Lacks bulk and lower-body strength. He has upside if he can stay healthy.

Kurt Sigler - Lacks great speed but is quick, agile and moves well in the short areas. Durability is a concern. Must become stronger in the lower body and improve his power and punch in his upper body.

Mark Graham - DB Graham is a good one, however; Graham moved over to safety from CB last fall and led Buffalo in tackles with 89 and also had 6 interceptions. Given he's only 6-0, 190, though, Graham's best shot at the pros will be back at CB

QB Nathan Chandler - Nathan has an average set up in the pocket as he never really sets his feet and when he does release the ball, he throws flat footed. Nathan has an inconsistent throwing motion releasing the ball at several different angles. When he gets to the top, he doesn’t do anything special in terms of getting the ball out of his hands. An average release as he tends to guide the ball, rather than let loose and throw it. For a passer as big as he is, Nathan has only an average arm. However, the Iowa offense held him in check this season, his first as a starter, throwing mainly short passes to the flats. Nathan had terrible numbers this season and had no timing with his receivers. He didn’t lead his receivers on short passes like he should be able to, and lacks good accuracy. The ball rises on him and all his receivers were forced to leap to make what should have been an easy catch. Nathan has average touch on all levels, but does flash the ability to throw the deep ball with good touch. Nathan has average field vision, and struggles to read the backside of the field. He also gets rushed and doesn’t go through his progression; instead he goes right to his check down. Nathan has some agility in the open field, but struggles to move laterally in the pocket and avoid a rush. Nathan struggles to throw on the move as he doesn’t square his shoulders to his target. He is tough in the pocket though and isn’t afraid to take a shot in the mouth. Nathan needs to develop a clock as there were many times were he held the ball way to long. Overall, Nathan really had a disappointing season as he turned the ball over way to often. He showed flashes early in the season, but seemed to decline late and is a clear Free Agent.

CB Deon Giddens - Giddens (5-9 3/8, 183) ran his 40s in 4.50 twice with nubs on his shoes. He had a 37-inch vertical, a 10-1 long jump, 17 reps, a 4.40 short shuttle , an 11.84 long shuttle and a 7.15 three-cone drill.

CB Johnny Lamar - "These days, Lamar is drawing praise from all directions. Once a little-known walk-on, Lamar is now on scholarship, starting and making big plays in the Florida secondary. None have been bigger than his interception of Brock Berlin in the Orange Bowl. In just two games, Lamar has gone from walk-on to walking tall."
(September 11, 2003) Brandon Zimmerman, Gainesville Sun
Johnny Lamar (http://gatorzone.com/football/draft/index.php?year=2004&page=bio&player=lamar.html)