Twitter: Per Nick Eatman...Cowboys sign DT Zach Minter

[BrAinPaiNt]

Nick Eatman ‏@nickeatman 17m
Cowboys sign DT Zach Minter and make room by waiving CB Korey Lindsey. Still need to clear spot for TE Asa Watson
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[jazzcat22]

To replace Gardner I would think.

 

[CCBoy]

DT Zach Minter
So what exactly do the Bears have in Minter?


As far as his character, there only was one little blip on the radar -- and it was really nothing. Minter missed the first half of their first game last season for violating team rules.

"It was a miscommunication," Minter said. "I was late to a meeting and had to sit out a little bit in the game. It could have been a lot of worse, but it still goes to show that I can't be doing that, especially being a team leader. I thought it was at one spot and it wasn't, and I was late. But no, my record is close to clean."

"I would describe myself as very disruptive," he said. "I like causing chaos in the backfield, being behind the line. I'm tenacious. I pride myself on using my hands, but being faster and quicker than the guy's in front of me is what my main skill set is."


"I'm a hard worker. I'm very hungry," Minter said. "I like being in the position of where I'm at the bottom and I have to prove myself and just turn some heads. I kind of think it's in my personality." http://blogs.suntimes.com/bears/2013...a_good_on.html


Minter, 23, is another undrafted free agent who ended up with the Bengals after he signed a future/reserve contract with the Bengals in December of last year. Minter appeared in two games for the Bengals last year.

 

[DallasEast]

See ya Korey! Join a squad somewhere and learn the scheme so you won't look so utterly terrible next time! Bye bye now!

 

[WPBCowboysFan]

Each one of our scouts and personnel guys has this degree:

And each guy that finds a recycled player that makes it gets a new shirt:

 

[Idgit]

Mildly interesting.

 

[Mr Cowboy]

It won't be long before Everett Brown, Drake Nevis, Corvey Irvin and the like will be signed.

 

[ElGatoGrande]

And each guy that finds a recycled player that makes it gets a new shirt:

I'm pretty sure that's where Jerry finds those women too,,,,,

 

[Daillest88]

So wahts going on with Josh Brent?

 

[DallasEast]

So wahts going on with Josh Brent?

Still awaiting the Commissioner's decision about reinstatement.

 

[jazzcat22]

Still awaiting the Commissioner's decision about reinstatement.

Did they give a time table on when it will be announced?

 

[Doomsday101]

31 reps on the bench press guy has some strength

 

[xwalker]

Zach Minter
Height: 6006
Weight: 301
40 Yrd Dash: 4.80
20 Yrd Dash: 2.86
10 Yrd Dash: 1.74
225 Lb. Bench Reps: 31
Vertical Jump: 34 1/2
Broad Jump: 08'11"
20 Yrd Shuttle: 4.37
3-Cone Drill: 7.54

08/09/14 - DT Zach Minter was waived by the Bengals Friday (Aug. 8).

08/05/14 - DT Zach Minter (back) was cleared to practice and removed from the Physically Unable to Perform list

07/22/14 - DT Zach Minter (back) was declared active/physically unable to perform by the Bengals Monday (July 21).

11/05/13 - DT Zach Minter was waived following the signing of Jay Ratliff. Minter, an undrafted rookie from Montana State, appeared in two games for the Bears this season.

04/29/13 - The Bears on Sunday agreed to terms with the following 10 undrafted free agents: Montana State defensive tackle Zach Minter...Minter was named first-team All-Big Sky last season after recording 29 tackles, 8.5 tackles-for-loss and three sacks, despite missing two full games and most of two others with injuries. He recorded his third career interception against UC Davis, setting up a late touchdown in a seven-point win. - Larry Mayer, ChicagoBears.com

 

[CCBoy]

Zach Minter, a standout defensive tackle at Montana State, was hoping to get a call from the Bears as Day 3 of the draft unfolded. And Minter actually thought he would when the Bears’ seventh-round selection came up.
But his phone didn’t ring. Instead, Marquess Wilson, a receiver from Washington State, got the call.

“It was up and down,” MInter told the Sun-Times. “It was, ‘I think they will call me,’ and then, ‘I don’t know now.’ It was such a emotional rollercoaster. I did think they were going to call me when using that seventh-round pick. I honestly believed I was going to get a call. But when I didn’t, I wasn’t bummed.”

Why not?

“I felt all signs pointed to the Bears when they started to show interest,” Minter said. “There’s a lot of things that excite me about the Bears.”

That call finally came from the Bears. It just came a little later than hoped. Minter is one of 10 rookie free agents the Bears agreed to terms with a day after the 2013 draft concluded. Minter also is a player the Bears kept a watchful eye on, starting a week before the draft.

“I really enjoyed the way they recruited me,” said Minter, who has family in Arlington Heights. “I liked talking to [defensive line coach] Mike Phair. I think we really connected really quickly. …They contacted me about a week before the draft and maybe every single day after that. So I mean they really showed commitment.”

The Bears showed such an interest because Minter is quite the under-the-radar prospect. Minter is a two-time All-Big Sky first team selection, who opened a lot of eyes at the NFL’s super regional combine in Dallas on April 7.

Just consider some of his measurables.

At the super regional, Minter (6-1, 301 pounds) ran a 4.80 in the 40-yard dash and posted a 34.5-inch vertical jump. Those numbers would been the best and second-best among defensive tackles at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, if he was there. Minter also benched 225 pounds 31 times at his pro day.

“I believe I showed how athletic I am [In Dallas],” Minter said. “I believe that can go a long way in my position, especially with the coaching I’m going to receive and have gotten.”


http://voices.suntimes.com/sports/i...-may-have-found-a-good-one-in-dt-zach-minter/

 

[Rick_Deckard]

Don't know anything about the guy, but this caught my attention because it seems like a lot of our young players are struggling with it:

"I would describe myself as very disruptive," he said. "I like causing chaos in the backfield, being behind the line. I'm tenacious. I pride myself on using my hands, but being faster and quicker than the guy's in front of me is what my main skill set is."

 

[Teague31]

Cut in lieu of jay Ratliff. Fitting

 

[cowboyschmps3]

 

[DallasEast]

Did they give a time table on when it will be announced?

The league has not announced a time table that I am aware of. The Personal Conduct policy does not specify any time frame as well. Here is what it says about reinstatement, etc.:

http://nfllabor.files.wordpress.com/2013/06/personal-conduct-policy.pdf

Reinstatement:
Any person suspended indefinitely or for at least one year may seek reinstatement beginning one month prior to the one-year anniversary of the suspension. As part of his consideration of the application for reinstatement from a player, the Commissioner will seek the views of the NFLPA and may consult medical, law enforcement, and other relevant professionals.

Covered Provisions:

"Disposition of a Criminal Proceeding" – includes an adjudication of guilt or admission to a criminal violation; a plea to a lesser included offense; a plea of nolo c ontendere or no contest; or the disposition of the proceeding through a diversionary program, deferred adjudication, disposition of supervision, conditional dismissal or similar arrangements. "Probationary Period" – Persons found to have violated this policy may be placed on a period of probation as determined by the Commissioner. During such period, restrictions on certain activities, limitations on participation in Club activities, or other conditions may be imposed.

Repeat Offenders – Persons who have had previous violations of law or of this policy may be considered repeat offenders. When appropriate, conduct occurring prior to the person’s association with the League will be considered.

 

[AbeBeta]

Folks, it is a bottom of the roster move. Applaud that we are continually bringing guys in to see how they fit. It isn't like we are giving him a roster spot automatically

 

[Idgit]

It's just college tape, and highlight tape, but he does look like a good athlete at the position. Also, 'Zach Minter' just sounds like a Bear's name, doesn't it? I was hoping he'd had more experience with Marinelli's defense than he apparently had, but since we're just swapping out DLs, I guess I'll take what we can get and hope he can show us something.