Quick Notes on new Wolverines in the NFL
I've been trying to keep up with the rookies in the league to see how they've been doing, and what buzz is out there surrounding them. A few quick notes below:
De’Veon Smith, Dolphins – Competing in a very crowded backfield, and spent about a week on the PUP list. Expected to be ready for camp today. Probably a practice squad player or ST contributor this year.
Amara Darboh, Seahwks – Talked about as being the 4th WR for the Seahawks, getting a lot of praise from Doug Baldwin and Pete Carroll. They love his preparation coming out of Michigan
Delano Hill, Seahawks – Looking good so far, coming in with a lot of rookies and with Kam Chancellor expecting a huge payday, if he plays well, he could save them from giving Kam a lot of money by proving to be the future at the position.
Jeremy Clark, Jets – likely to sit out this year, but this is the plan and not a path to him getting cut. To be placed on PUP, then practice squad for the rest of the year. Expect him to compete for a job next season.
Ben Gedeon, Vikings – competing for the 3rd starting LB role. Coach Mike Zimmer called him a “throwback” player and a thumper.
Jourdan Lewis, Cowboys – has been getting praise from the Cowboys players this offseason. Dez Bryant has noticed a change in attitude and aggressiveness from the DB’s than in years past, and he attributes it to the rookies. Many Cowboys blogs expect him to earn the starting slot corner role this season.
Taco Charlton, Cowboys – A lot of Cowboys fans were not happy with this pick. Some of the optimists think he’ll end up as a solid long-term starter for them, but not spectacular and they are ok with that. Others point to his year by year improvement, and think he will continue to get better. In OTA’s he matched up against Tyron Smith, widely regarded as the best LT in football, and while he got beat more often than not, he’s held his own considering he is a rookie.
Also…if there is any doubt that the Cowboys are the most popular team in America…there shouldn’t be. The amount of news and blogs about the Cowboys on a daily basis is considerably more than any other team out there.
Jake Butt, Broncos – is still out with his ACL. He is unable to practice for another 4-6 weeks, but has been putting in tremendous time in the film room and is already becoming a fan favorite. A lot of the newspapers and blogs are gushing over him and he’s been listed as the steal of the draft a number of times (by Denver blogs)
Jabrill Peppers, Browns - After a brief delay signing his contract, is with the team. Is likely to do the returning duties, and figures to start on D at some point this year. They have A LOT of safeties, and he will probably have some defensive packages featuring him. Also expected to contribute offensively as Hue Jackson continues to look for weapons. Also still hated by half of the Browns fans for his college choice.
Channign Stribling, Browns - In a crowded defensive backfield...excellent cover skills but a liability in the run game. Looking like a practice squad player...basically what we expected.
Chris Wormley, ravens - Will likely start before the end of the season. many are impressed with his positional flexibility and strength. Also Willie Henry could earn a starting spot as well as the Ravens try to get younger on the DL.
why no Peppers though?
and added Pep, Wormley and Strib.
No news on Chesson?
according to a Chiefs fan-blog, but can't seem to embed or copy in the link on the work computer. EDIT: On further review, it turns out to be from a month ago, so it may not be terribly useful. .
Former M and Chiefs ('98-2001) WR given a BIll Walsh Coaching Fellowship to coach during Chiefs training camp. Another branch of the coaching tree in position to mentor a fellow alum.
how about Ryan Glasgow?
Defensive Tackle: Geno Atkins, Andrew Billings, Ryan Glasgow, Marcus Hardison.
This might be the hardest area to project on the roster due to the number of quality bodies here, as well as how many guys can play multiple positions. The Bengals will be able to keep just four 'true' defensive tackles because of Gilberry and Hardison doubling as a tackle and end. ....Fourth-round rookie Ryan Glasgow is all but locked into his roster spot as a fairly high draft pick.
https://www.cincyjungle.com/2017/7/25/16022182/bengals-53-man-roster-pr…
I'm sorry but that simply isnt true. There is a vocal MINORITY of fans/media who are more MIchigan haters than Browns lovers but I can tell you when any of them talk shit about JP on twitter they get HAMMERED by the responses. Mark "Munch" Bishop is the captain of the Peppers-hater team (he predicted a pro bowl for Terrelle Pryor BTW) and whenever he pops off every other Cleveland sports media guy I follow crush him for it. The fans, at least the ones who respond on twitter, seem overwhelmingly positive about JP and hope he does well here.
Look, two of the MOST popular Browns in the late 80's and early 90's were Leroy Hoard and Steve Huchinson so it's not all anti-Michigan. Braylon left a sour taste with everybody and that's what's coloring a lot of what you hear.
My prediction is JP becomes the most popular new Brown by end of the season. Reback it baby!
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Everyone knows Munch is a joke. From what I can tell it just seems like he works so hard that he's tolerated.
Jabrill Peppers at the podium. https://t.co/PpCydnXEWa
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) July 27, 2017
Steve Everitt and Derrick Alexander were on the '94 team as well. Only thing holding that team back was Vinny Interceptaverde.
And that bum of a head coach they had, Belichip or something.
When he produces, the fans will love him no matter where he went to college. JP is also in the envious position of not having the initials KI. I think Cleveland sports fans' ire will be directed elswhere for a while.
I don't care how popular Dallas is, I still hate that team...
Go Giants!
Obligatory upvote by an Eagles fan for hating on Dallas....followed by an obligatory downvote because of the Giants cheer.
The Browns have a LOT of bad safeties.
If he isn't starting in some capacity on defense I will be shocked. Jabrill couldn't be starting his career with a better DC than Gregg Williams for one reason. Williams was successful with Blaine Bishop who carried a very similar skill set, and he has a specific plan for him.
All of the low brow annoying Browns jokes around here aside, Peppers will be put in a position to succeed.
Tyron Smith is considered by coaches and peers as the best OL in the league. Trent Williams is also one of the best OT in the league. Both happen to play in NFC East.
If you don't think he's that good, you need to get your eyes checked. He's the most dominant LT I've seen since Odgen/Pace/Jones.
much about OL and I've know a couple of OL coaches laughed at their OL grades because it's wrong.
Your implication is that Tyron Smith isn't a good OT as evidenced by your post.
about your last sentence. Considering he's made 1st team All Pro 7 times which is voted on directly by peers.
but Tyron Smith is the best OL and is only 26 years old which is crazy young for a veteran.
both can be true. He just shuts players out from getting pressures.
ended up on teams together. Seahawks, Browns and Cowboys. Makes it easier to follow the guys and more compelling for me to want to watch this teams.
I highly doubt the veracity of their claims. Doesn't line up at all with what we've all seen in reality.
who were ripping him and what is their actual football IQ? Depending on the drill, who he went against and considering he is a rookie in his first padded practice all play a factor in what he did. I think in the long run Taco will have a long and successful career in the NFL.
After the non-guilty verdict the other day, many Cowboys fans were saying how much of a steal Lewis was in the 3rd round. Another Dallas area media guy on twitter claimed that Cowboys got an absolute steal since some teams had 1st round grades on Lewis.
I assume still with the Ravens?
They have said they think Lewis will start and be the best man to man cover