Player acquired fron Atlanta´s practice squad?

[halcyon]

Did any one watch Coach Mora´s after game interview last night? He spoke very fast, but I think I understood that in regards to a defensive lineman, "Dallas had picked him from our practice squad"

It was late at night, so I do not know if I understood correctly. Any info?

[Charles]

Alinen, Klaus 90 DE 6-6 256 24 R None

Glymph, Junior 93 DE 6-5 270 25 2 Carson-Newman

Savage, Josh 73 DE 6-4 276 25 2 Utah


These are the only Dlinemen listed on the Falcons practice squad. Does any name ring a bell?

[Idgit]

I heard it too, scrambled to see if I could get the name, failed.
It seems an odd move for us to make, though. Mora was a bit loopy last night, perhaps he messed up the name of the team?

[halcyon]

Thanks.

If I had to make a guess, it could be Glymph based on the sound, but, it was 30 minutes after twelve, so take it would a huge grain of salt.

[InmanRoshi]

Klaus Alinen was a TE in NFLE

[TheHustler]

Oooooh. I hope it was Savage. He easily has the coolest name of the bunch.

[WoodysGirl]

Oooooh. I hope it was Savage. He easily has the coolest name of the bunch.Now THAT's a good reason to sign someone off a practice squad...
:laugh2:

[jlust22]

Cowboys sign DE from Atlanta practice squad

03:58 PM CST on Tuesday, December 13, 2005
By TODD ARCHER / The Dallas Morning News

IRVING – After going two games with 52 players, the Cowboys filled their last roster spot Tuesday by picking up defensive end Junior Glymph off Atlanta’s practice squad.

Glymph, 6-5 and 270 pounds, was signed through next season.

Glymph played in three games with the Falcons this season. He had five tackles before being moved to the practice squad Nov. 28. In three games last season, he had four tackles and a sack.

The opening on the roster was created when Dallas recently cut receiver Peerless Price.

[joseephuss]

Spears better watch out. This guy may take his place as the goal line full back.

[Charles]

Cowboys sign DE from Atlanta practice squad

03:58 PM CST on Tuesday, December 13, 2005
By TODD ARCHER / The Dallas Morning News

IRVING – After going two games with 52 players, the Cowboys filled their last roster spot Tuesday by picking up defensive end Junior Glymph off Atlanta’s practice squad.

Glymph, 6-5 and 270 pounds, was signed through next season.

Glymph played in three games with the Falcons this season. He had five tackles before being moved to the practice squad Nov. 28. In three games last season, he had four tackles and a sack.

The opening on the roster was created when Dallas recently cut receiver Peerless Price.
Good find boss

[CactusCowboy]

He is from Carson-Newman...where have I heard that name before? Some Pro Bowler went there.

[lspain1]

Can someone explain to me why we would get this guy with the DE depth we already possess?

[silver]

Spears better watch out. This guy may take his place as the goal line full back.

actually coleman better watch out. he's been playing less and less lately. if this guy can play special teams, coleman's can be the next in line at the roster shurning spot.

[Awakened]

This guy was signed "through next year"? That's a heck of a try-out. I can't imagine that, with all the new guys we have on our DL, we would use a roster spot on this guy. Why not try out an OL or a safety? I don't understand. Parcells is too enamored with finding the next great sleeper DL.

[Alexander]

Can someone explain to me why we would get this guy with the DE depth we already possess?

Good question.

We must need another swingman to replace what we lost in Ratliff.

[conner01]

well if he can play he's worth a look. you only have to carry him on your roster for the remainder of the season, cost nothing much and if he has some talent you either find a place for him by moving someone else next camp or trade him. if he has nothing, then you have'nt lost nothing but a few game checks

[junk]

Lacks prototypical bulk, gets engulfed at the point of attack and is vulnerable to wearing down over the course of a game. Doesn't play with leverage, doesn't have great lower body strength and gets driven off the ball. Can't get through traffic quickly and needs to learn to use hands to protect body. Doesn't show great upper body strength at the point of attack and takes too long to shed blocks. Appears to tire at times and effort is inconsistent. Played at a small school and there is some concern about ability to compete at this level. Lacks elite initial quickness and isn't fast enough to consistently turn the corner.


From Scouts, Inc.

[joseephuss]

From Scouts, Inc.

Dang, I could fit that description.

[junk]

Transactions
Originally signed by Green Bay as an undrafted rookie free agent on April 27, 2004. Waived by the Packers on July 29. Signed by Atlanta on August 5.

Released by the Falcons on September 4, 2005. Signed to the Falcons practice squad on September 5. Signed to the Falcons active roster on September 18.

NFL
Provided depth on the defensive line for the Falcons throughout the 2004 season.

2004 SEASON (Falcons)
Saw action in three games and was inactive for six others.
Activated from the Falcons practice squad and registered his first NFL sack in addition to four tackles vs. San Diego (10/17).
Recorded one tackle at Kansas City (10/24).
Played in a reserve role vs. Oakland (12/12).

College
Four-year letterman at Carson-Newman where he tallied 25 starts and 27 career sacks.

Earned All-South Atlantic Conference honors three times in his career.

Registered 44 tackles, 11 sacks, two forced fumbles and one blocked kick as a senior.

Finished junior season with 57 tackles and eight sacks.

Granted a medical redshirt in 2001 after being injured (ankle) in the team's first game

Notched 36 tackles and seven sacks as a sophomore.

Tallied 36 tackles, one sack and two passes defensed in 12 games as a freshman.

Redshirted in 1998.

Personal
Lettered in football, basketball and track at Newberry (SC) High School.
Named all-region and received the Best Blocking Award as a team captain during his senior season.
Graduated with a degree in exercise science from Carson-Newman.
Born Clarence Glymph II on September 2, 1980 in Hackensack, New Jersey.

[jterrell]

He is from Carson-Newman...where have I heard that name before? Some Pro Bowler went there.
Carson-Newman
Cedric Killings Defensive Tackle Washington Redskins
Leonard Weaver Running Back Seattle Seahawks


Not much currently, parhaps a guy who has retired.

[Charles]

Transactions
Originally signed by Green Bay as an undrafted rookie free agent on April 27, 2004. Waived by the Packers on July 29. Signed by Atlanta on August 5.

Released by the Falcons on September 4, 2005. Signed to the Falcons practice squad on September 5. Signed to the Falcons active roster on September 18.

NFL
Provided depth on the defensive line for the Falcons throughout the 2004 season.

2004 SEASON (Falcons)
Saw action in three games and was inactive for six others.
Activated from the Falcons practice squad and registered his first NFL sack in addition to four tackles vs. San Diego (10/17).
Recorded one tackle at Kansas City (10/24).
Played in a reserve role vs. Oakland (12/12).

College
Four-year letterman at Carson-Newman where he tallied 25 starts and 27 career sacks.

Earned All-South Atlantic Conference honors three times in his career.

Registered 44 tackles, 11 sacks, two forced fumbles and one blocked kick as a senior.

Finished junior season with 57 tackles and eight sacks.

Granted a medical redshirt in 2001 after being injured (ankle) in the team's first game

Notched 36 tackles and seven sacks as a sophomore.

Tallied 36 tackles, one sack and two passes defensed in 12 games as a freshman.

Redshirted in 1998.

Personal
Lettered in football, basketball and track at Newberry (SC) High School.
Named all-region and received the Best Blocking Award as a team captain during his senior season.
Graduated with a degree in exercise science from Carson-Newman.
Born Clarence Glymph II on September 2, 1980 in Hackensack, New Jersey.
http://www.atlantafalcons.com/uploads/photos/temp/main/PLCJGBHGNKOH/roster_glymphJ.jpg

[AbeBeta]

Lacks prototypical bulk, gets engulfed at the point of attack and is vulnerable to wearing down over the course of a game. Doesn't play with leverage, doesn't have great lower body strength and gets driven off the ball. Can't get through traffic quickly and needs to learn to use hands to protect body. Doesn't show great upper body strength at the point of attack and takes too long to shed blocks. Appears to tire at times and effort is inconsistent. Played at a small school and there is some concern about ability to compete at this level. Lacks elite initial quickness and isn't fast enough to consistently turn the corner.

That's a lot of doesn'ts.

But if he "did" he wouldn't be sitting on someone's PS.

Looks like BP's collecting linebackers again.

[silver]

Lacks prototypical bulk, gets engulfed at the point of attack and is vulnerable to wearing down over the course of a game. Doesn't play with leverage, doesn't have great lower body strength and gets driven off the ball. Can't get through traffic quickly and needs to learn to use hands to protect body. Doesn't show great upper body strength at the point of attack and takes too long to shed blocks. Appears to tire at times and effort is inconsistent. Played at a small school and there is some concern about ability to compete at this level. Lacks elite initial quickness and isn't fast enough to consistently turn the corner. From Scouts, Inc.
is this a joke? does he also have asthma? herpes?

[Alexander]

Carson-Newman
Cedric Killings Defensive Tackle Washington Redskins
Leonard Weaver Running Back Seattle Seahawks


Not much currently, parhaps a guy who has retired.

Clayton Holmes was from Carson-Newman.

[InmanRoshi]

Can someone explain to me why we would get this guy with the DE depth we already possess?

Churing the bottom of the roster to look for potential?

He's also from Hackensack, NJ. Maybe Parcells knew his dad.

[AbeBeta]

Can someone explain to me why we would get this guy with the DE depth we already possess?

What do you want us to do with our open roster spot?

Wait, don't tell me. You are going to say "sign Ross Verba" huh?

[Yeagermeister]

Clayton Holmes was from Carson-Newman.
Ugh don't bring up that name. Dude was a bigger crackhead than Leon.

After he was suspended for a year with Dallas he went to Miami and got suspended again.

[joseephuss]

is this a joke? does he also have asthma? herpes?

It reminded me of this Saturday Night Live moment:

Roseanne Rosannadanna: Thanks, alot, Jane. A guy from Forlayden, New Jersey writes in and says, "Dear Roseanne Rosannadanna, Last Thursday I quit smoking. Now I'm depressed, my face broke out, I'm nauseas, I'm constipated, my cheeks swell, my gums are bleeding, my sinuses are clogged, I got heart burn, and I got gas. What should I do?"

Roseanne Rosannadanna: Well, you sound like a real attractive guy.

[Chocolate Lab]

Churing the bottom of the roster to look for potential?

He's also from Hackensack, NJ. Maybe Parcells knew his dad.
:laugh2:

Wait... That's probably the truth. :cool:

[JohnsKey19]

Seems a bit small at only 270lbs for a 3-4 DE. No mention of speed or quickness in his write-up. Must be a STs player.

[baj1dallas]

This guy was signed "through next year"? That's a heck of a try-out. I can't imagine that, with all the new guys we have on our DL, we would use a roster spot on this guy. Why not try out an OL or a safety? I don't understand. Parcells is too enamored with finding the next great sleeper DL.

What makes you so sure he'd be willing to leave Atlanta just to sign a 3 game contract with Dallas? And what guarantee is there that he'll make the roster next season?

[AbeBeta]

Seems a bit small at only 270lbs for a 3-4 DE.

or big for an OLB.

which I think is what they are looking at him for.

[Zimmy Lives]

Clayton Holmes was from Carson-Newman.

The memorable Joe Fishback also was from Carson-Newman.

[JonJon]

Lacks prototypical bulk, gets engulfed at the point of attack and is vulnerable to wearing down over the course of a game. Doesn't play with leverage, doesn't have great lower body strength and gets driven off the ball. Can't get through traffic quickly and needs to learn to use hands to protect body. Doesn't show great upper body strength at the point of attack and takes too long to shed blocks. Appears to tire at times and effort is inconsistent. Played at a small school and there is some concern about ability to compete at this level. Lacks elite initial quickness and isn't fast enough to consistently turn the corner.


Does this guy have any pros? I'm sure he has done something good, but everything in his description is a negative.

[kingwhicker]

Joe Fishback RULED!!!!!

[Portland Fanatic]

or big for an OLB.

which I think is what they are looking at him for.

You beat me to it...at that weight it has to be for OLB to back up Ware as the weakside rusher.

Maybe he's a better athlete the Ogbogu, and has potential there...just guessing though. At 270...no way is he playing as a 3-4 DE...eaten alive.

[JonJon]

You beat me to it...at that weight it has to be for OLB to back up Ware as the weakside rusher.

Maybe he's a better athlete the Ogbogu, and has potential there...just guessing though. At 270...no way is he playing as a 3-4 DE...eaten alive.

Hate to look like an idiot,
but can someone quickly explain to me the ins and outs of LBs and DEs in the 3-4 and 4-3 schemes, or provide a link?

[Lord Sun]

No mention of speed or quickness in his write-up.

Yes, there is - he does not have any: "Lacks elite initial quickness and isn't fast enough to consistently turn the corner." But if strength is his main problem, weight warrior BP will have him picking up Kleenex in next to no time flat.

[WilmingtonHeel]

Camp fodder I guess

[lspain1]

What do you want us to do with our open roster spot?

Wait, don't tell me. You are going to say "sign Ross Verba" huh?


Hey, I haven't been on the "Verba" bandwagon (is there one?). But if we're just churning the bottom of the roster looking for potential how about an offensive player. I thought Parcells had already stated that there wasn't much left at the LB position because they've been looking. Well, maybe they saw something in this guy.

It still seems a bit odd to me. Special teams maybe...but doing what?

[CactusCowboy]

I am thinking Parcells believes with another off season for our rookies and a few additions, we can have a top 3 D next year, a Raven type D with a better Offense.

[50cent]

Can someone explain to me why we would get this guy with the DE depth we already possess?
Because Kenyon Cloeman sucks!!!!

[Awakened]

or big for an OLB.

which I think is what they are looking at him for.

HE's about the same size as Greg Ellis. I think dude is too big to play LB.

[AbeBeta]

It still seems a bit odd to me. Special teams maybe...but doing what?

Doubt he sees the field this year. Usually around this time of the year teams use their open roster spots for their own PS guys -- because that means you keep their rights another year. We did the same but were able to steal someone that looked better to us.

Not really much to the move at all. It is just about getting in some more bodies. We had a spot and we looked around for the best PS player we could fill the spot with. I'm sure if there was a CB or RB out there that was better we would have signed him instead.

This isn't about position at all.

[ric]

Remember The Fishback Dance In The Divional Playoffs Vs The Packers

I Was Only Five But I That It Was The Corniest Dance Ever Made

[AbeBeta]

HE's about the same size as Greg Ellis. I think dude is too big to play LB.

like Merriman? like half of the Raider OLBs?

there are some OLBs in the league heavier and some as tall. not many but I can't see BP interested in getting smaller on the defensive front rather than having bigger LBs

[Silverstar]

I remember Parcells saying, that his ideal DE would be about 6-5 280. I'm thinking he wants Glymph to start Jurasek's training program now, so that he can add some bulk/muscle by TC next year.

His 27 sacks in 25 starts during college is one thing to his credit.

[InmanRoshi]

I remember Parcells saying, that his ideal DE would be about 6-5 280. I'm thinking he wants Glymph to start Jurasek's training program now, so that he can add some bulk/muscle by TC next year.

His 27 sacks in 25 starts during college is one thing to his credit.

I think his height and weight from the Falcons roster is inflated. He was listed at 6'3" 260 when he signed as a UDFA with the Packers. He might be playing heavy to fit into the 4-3. He had 11 sacks and 13.5 TFL's his final year at Carson Newman in 12 games