UDFA Thread *Merge*

[Bob Sacamano]

that dude is quick as hell

tough guy too

 

[NickZepp]

I doubt Amendola makes it on the team. He's small. Average speed. He is quick and has decent hands, but he's not that athletic. System helped him in college. I'm not sure if he can make the PS or not. He never really impressed me that much at Tech.

 

[SDogo]

Amendola and Dixon........very nice so far....I am very pleased with our draft, our UDFA so far, and next year's draft (possibly 10 picks from rounds 3-7).

Dixon? Did I miss something?

 

[BigWillie]

I doubt Amendola makes it on the team. He's small. Average speed. He is quick and has decent hands, but he's not that athletic. System helped him in college. I'm not sure if he can make the PS or not. He never really impressed me that much at Tech.

You obviously did not keep up with him during his all-star game when he was routinely abusing DB's. I would guess they were not running Leach's Fun-n-Gun out there.

Not only that, but average speed? The videos do not lie in this circumstance.

Amendola may or may not make the team. But these criticisms are not correct.

 

[Biggems]

Dixon? Did I miss something?

DE Marcus Dixon Hampton

 

[NickZepp]

You obviously did not keep up with him during his all-star game when he was routinely abusing DB's. I would guess they were not running Leach's Fun-n-Gun out there.

Not only that, but average speed? The videos do not lie in this circumstance.

Amendola may or may not make the team. But these criticisms are not correct.

Videos also say Malcolm Kelly is fast yet everyone still calls him slow. I don't care what a video says. This is based on seeing him a bunch over the last few years. I gave an honest evaluation on the guy. I could be wrong.

 

[TheCount]

Danny Amendola

Position:
WR
Class:
Sr
School:
Texas Tech
Conference:
Big 12
Ht., Wt.:
5-10.5, 183
40 Time:
4.69

BIOGRAPHY: Three-year starter who posted career-high receiving numbers of 103/1177/5 as a senior when he also averaged 16.7 yards on 13 punt returns. Junior-year totals included 48/487/5.

POSITIVES: Reliable slot receiver who plays with terrific quickness. Fluid releasing off the line, quick to top speed, and shows sharpness running routes. Gets separation from opponents. Possesses top football instincts, extends his hands, and makes the tough reception in a crowd. Uses his frame to protect the pass, displays good eye/hand coordination, and a fearless receiver who lays out for the tough catch. Works hard running after the reception and impacts the game returning punts.

NEGATIVES: Undersized and loses out to large defenders. More quick than fast and lacks the second gear.

ANALYSIS: Amendola is a consistent pass-catcher with potential as a slot receiver and a punt returner at the next level.

PROJECTION: Middle Fifth Round

 

[tomson75]

i see a lot of TT games here in SA....even though I dont like them.....but this guy is slow, short, unathletic.....but all he does is get wide open, catch passes, and get YAC.....

Hmm..he's slow? He certainly doesn't look like it from the videos. Even if he's got no top end speed, if he's playing in the slot, he looks like he easily has the quickness you want there.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

I'd say he's more quick than fast, but that's really quick, more than enough to be able to seperate

 

[BigWillie]

Videos also say Malcolm Kelly is fast yet everyone still calls him slow. I don't care what a video says. This is based on seeing him a bunch over the last few years. I gave an honest evaluation on the guy. I could be wrong.

Being a Nebraska fan, I have watched quite a bit of the B12 myself.

But you do not care what a video shows? So I guess solid evidence that proves otherwise in your evaluation is not good enough.

I guess I'll just note it as you are not fond of Tech, regardless of player.

 

[Biggems]

Hmm..he's slow? He certainly doesn't look like it from the videos. Even if he's got no top end speed, if he's playing in the slot, he looks like he easily has the quickness you want there.

my point is, hes not a burner...yet he always gets separation.....he finds ways to get open....he finds holes in the defense.

 

[SDogo]

April 27th, 2008 – 7:14 PM by Judd Zulgad

Here is a list of undrafted rookie free agents with whom the Vikings agreed to terms after Sunday’s draft. Included on this list is Maryland linebacker Erin Henderson, the brother of Vikings middle linebacker E.J. Henderson.

Husain Abdullah S Washington State

Martail Burnett DE Utah

Leger Douzable DT Central Florida

Marcus Griffin S Texas

Steven Hauschka K NC State

Erin Henderson LB Maryland

Nate Jones WR Texas

Travis Key CB Michigan State

Jeremy “J” Leman LB Illinois

Tim Mattran C Stanford

Drew Radovich T USC

Darius Reynaud WR West Virginia

Brandon Sumrall CB S Mississippi

Marcus Walker CB Oklahoma

Kyle Wright QB Miami (Fla.)

Albert Young RB Iowa

 

[SDogo]

Commanders | D. Clark agrees to terms
Sun, 27 Apr 2008 17:45:04 -0700

Josh Buchanan, of NFLDraftBible.com, reports the Washington Commanders have agreed to terms with undrafted rookie free-agent OT Devin Clark (University of New Mexico). Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Commanders | Boatman agrees to terms
Sun, 27 Apr 2008 17:44:06 -0700

Josh Buchanan, of NFLDraftBible.com, reports the Washington Commanders have agreed to terms with undrafted rookie free-agent OT Shannon Boatman (Florida State). Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

 

[Biggems]

April 27th, 2008 – 7:14 PM by Judd Zulgad

Here is a list of undrafted rookie free agents with whom the Vikings agreed to terms after Sunday’s draft. Included on this list is Maryland linebacker Erin Henderson, the brother of Vikings middle linebacker E.J. Henderson.

Husain Abdullah S Washington State

Martail Burnett DE Utah

Leger Douzable DT Central Florida

Marcus Griffin S Texas

Steven Hauschka K NC State

Erin Henderson LB Maryland

Nate Jones WR Texas

Travis Key CB Michigan State

Jeremy “J” Leman LB Illinois

Tim Mattran C Stanford

Drew Radovich T USC

Darius Reynaud WR West Virginia

Brandon Sumrall CB S Mississippi

Marcus Walker CB Oklahoma

Kyle Wright QB Miami (Fla.)

Albert Young RB Iowa

long list of guys i didnt want

 

[NickZepp]

Being a Nebraska fan, I have watched quite a bit of the B12 myself.

But you do not care what a video shows? So I guess solid evidence that proves otherwise in your evaluation is not good enough.

I guess I'll just note it as you are not fond of Tech, regardless of player.

Videos show highlights of players. Doesn't really mean they are great players. Amondola is probably an average Tech WR. In fact I can name about 10 of them better in the last 5 years most likely.

But I'm sure you can have highlights of John Blake's OU teams in the 90s and make them look unbeatable. Or you can have highlights of your Huskers last year and make them look like USC. Highlight vids are meant to make players look good.

 

[SDogo]

Seahawks | Adams agrees to terms
Sun, 27 Apr 2008 17:59:58 -0700

The Seattle Seahawks announced they have agreed to terms with undrafted rookie free-agent S Jamar Adams (University of Michigan). Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Commanders | D. Clark agrees to terms
Sun, 27 Apr 2008 17:45:04 -0700

Josh Buchanan, of NFLDraftBible.com, reports the Washington Commanders have agreed to terms with undrafted rookie free-agent OT Devin Clark (University of New Mexico). Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

 

[BigWillie]

April 27th, 2008 – 7:14 PM by Judd Zulgad

Here is a list of undrafted rookie free agents with whom the Vikings agreed to terms after Sunday’s draft. Included on this list is Maryland linebacker Erin Henderson, the brother of Vikings middle linebacker E.J. Henderson.

Husain Abdullah S Washington State

Martail Burnett DE Utah

Leger Douzable DT Central Florida

Marcus Griffin S Texas

Steven Hauschka K NC State

Erin Henderson LB Maryland

Nate Jones WR Texas

Travis Key CB Michigan State

Jeremy “J” Leman LB Illinois

Tim Mattran C Stanford

Drew Radovich T USC

Darius Reynaud WR West Virginia

Brandon Sumrall CB S Mississippi

Marcus Walker CB Oklahoma

Kyle Wright QB Miami (Fla.)

Albert Young RB Iowa

The Vikes are certainly dishing out the cash to get some of the top level UDFA's out there.

 

[SDogo]

Seahawks | D. Alexander agrees to terms
Sun, 27 Apr 2008 18:06:26 -0700

The Seattle Seahawks announced they have agreed to terms with undrafted rookie free-agent CB Donovan Alexander (North Dakota). Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

 

[SDogo]

long list of guys i didnt want

Would not have minded bringing in Leman or Radovich and I'm surprised Marcus Walker was not brought in. He was someone the Cowboys were really interested in.

 

[BigWillie]

Videos show highlights of players. Doesn't really mean they are great players. Amondola is probably an average Tech WR. In fact I can name about 10 of them better in the last 5 years most likely.

But I'm sure you can have highlights of John Blake's OU teams in the 90s and make them look unbeatable. Or you can have highlights of your Huskers last year and make them look like USC. Highlight vids are meant to make players look good.

You are talking something totally different in regards to a highlight video. A highlight video would not show you a poor route, dropped pass, half-assed player, etc., but the speed and quickness will always be there regardless.

But as I said, I am a B12 fan so I have watched Amendola on more than one occasion. Not only that, but this opinion is not only shared by me in regards to how quick and fast Amendola is. Other places like NFLDraftScout among other resources have noted that it is among Amendola's strengths.

My thought -- you look at his 40 time (as do most, so it isn't bad) and let that ultimately decide for you rather than truly watching the player. If you watch the video, watch the games and read what others have watched, you would easily see that Amendola is alot different than what you see.