norton20 Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 I love his intensity and his speed to the ball jumps off tape. He will make this team even if only for special teams to start. He could see the field in passing situations. I think a lot of these guys have an opportunity to bulk up a bit too. You aren't going to school so you have more time to eat and get with a nutritionist and eat the right stuff and hit the gym. If he got up to 230+ he could play the weak side LB and Ragland can take over for Preston Brown running the D like his hero Ray Lewis which is what I see eventually happening anyhow Striker just blew me away on the tape I saw. Here is a link. Scroll through and Striker is after Gronkowski. Just hit the highlights: http://www.newyorkupstate.com/buffalo-bills/index.ssf/2016/05/nfl_draft_2016_glenn_gronkowski_joe_licata_highlight_buffalo_bills_udfa_signings.html#2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Any Cuse fans have insight on Julian Whigham? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boater Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 I'm big on the Striker pick. Not because I have any special football insights other than rumors. But because I like the "Striker" Airplane movie quotes. Also there is a Stryker hospital bed that costs 40K. It's got all the bells and whistles. How cool is that? I hope my kids send me there instead of the Fire Ant Nursing Home. All Hail Doug! He did a damn good job. That experience from Pittsburgh gave him some serious NFL GM cohones. Side note: I like GMTM in the room. I do believe in the one organization posture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 @Kugs57 Can't wait to head back to Buffalo next weekend as a free agent with the Bills! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Astrobot Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 (edited) Chance of Making the Team or Practice Squad Great Chance Eric Striker, LB-S, Oklahoma as blitzing box safety, could be very effective. Another hitter. Aaron Williams is iffy, 2nd-best S, Graham, is 30. Glenn Gronkowski, FB, Kansas State – Local boy stays home Justin Zimmer, DT, Ferris State -44 bench reps was 10 better than Combine's best (Westerman) Good Chance Davonte' Allen, WR, Marshall - https://youtu.be/xZClITBrghA Marshall Morgan, K, Georgia -kicked a 57-yarder to tie a game, then a 40+ yarderin OT to win it. Loves pressure. Reid Ferguson, LS, LSU – accurate, and our LS is Garrison Sanborn, who turns 31 on July 31. Robert Kugler, C-OG, Purdue - former Purdue center Robert Kugler, who transferred from Orchard Park High School to North Allegheny, Pa., High School after his junior season. Dad is Sean Kugler, former Bills OL Coordinator who worked with Jason Peters, and Boise State when they went undefeated. Marquis Lucas, OC-OG, West Virginia - https://youtu.be/ajaFU698wKk What a great personality! Mature, has a child. Could back up or compete for backup spot. Wood is 30, Velasco 31. Only other OC is Ronald Patrick, 1st year man Some Chance Gary Chambers, WR, Arizona State – interview: https://youtu.be/yCI71qr8bXE tall, articulate, caught poorly-thrown balls, YAC Claudell Louis, DE, Fresno State - Honorable mention All-Mountain West selection … In the Mountain West, had 8th-most sacks (5.0), 8th-most tackles (47), 6.5 TFL (2nd on team), 5.0 tackles per game Bryson Albright, DE/OLB, Miami (Ohio) - #95: FF recovery=> https://youtu.be/tkHRxQjP8uw?t=57s Jamison Lalk, OL, Iowa State - http://www.desmoinesregister.com/videos/sports/college/iowa-state/football/2015/11/09/75493778/ Slim Chance Joe Licata, QB, Buffalo – poise in the pocket is huge, but not much mobility. Camp arm with Josh Johnson. Julian Whigham, CB, Syracuse – local boy from Cuse, played S because he wasn't making plays at CB. "(Whigham) was always in position, he just didn't make the play," Keith Lumpkin, OL, Rutgers - 6-foot-7, 320 pounds, 38 straight starts over his three seasons starting at left tackle. Combine snub, 8-7 in the broad jump,16th among offensive linemen at the NFL Combine) and the 7.74 in the three-cone drill (which would've been 5th in that position group). Edited May 2, 2016 by Astrobot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Ranks, Rastro! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Striker just blew me away on the tape I saw. Here is a link. Scroll through and Striker is after Gronkowski. Just hit the highlights: http://www.newyorkupstate.com/buffalo-bills/index.ssf/2016/05/nfl_draft_2016_glenn_gronkowski_joe_licata_highlight_buffalo_bills_udfa_signings.html#2 Wow. just wow. Hope he makes the team. Thanks norton for the highlight film, and that really was some high lighting. Fun to watch. faaast of the snap and smart Ranks, Rastro! I would like to add my thanks also Astrobot !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeyBomb Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 We need to bring in Baylor boys: OT/TE (Jason Peters-like) LaQuan McGowan and DE Shawn Oakman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC in St. Louis Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Justin Zimmer is the highest rated DT, athletic wise, of the past 10 years. Speed strength agility etc. google him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 @si_nfl .@ChrisBurke_SI on the best undrafted free agent signings of 2016 for all 32 teams: http://on.si.com/1NQzN30 Buffalo Bills: Justin Zimmer, DT, Ferris State This is a nice landing spot for Zimmer, who turned in an insane pro day (4.9-second 40 and a staggering 44 bench reps). The Ryan brothers could have uncovered a gem here in the small-school, pass-rushing tackle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D. L. Hot-Flamethrower Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Any Cuse fans have insight on Julian Whigham? I'd be shocked if he made the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Pretty nice write up on Zimmer: http://nflmocks.com/2016/04/21/justin-zimmer-dt-ferris-state-2016-nfl-draft-scouting-report/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justnzane Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 UB is not Ohio State but it's worth noting how each year one or more players get invited to NFL camps. The program is slowly improving. I think he will stick too if he can play special teams as well, he has so much football sense he will make it work I know John and his family very well,. 6-7 320, just monstrous in size. Coach Quinn did a good job helping him along as did lining up every day against Khalil Mack. He does have a good head on his shoulders and decent footwork (former section champ discus thrower and i believe section runner up at 275 wt class in wrestling). As for ST's, most of your OL's at this level are used in FG protection and that is about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 @PFF_College Bills UDFA Bryson Albright generated 85 total pressures over past 2 seasons, 13th-most among edge rushers in this class Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Watch out for Gary Chambers. 6'3", 211, tough as nails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norton20 Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 (edited) Wow. just wow. Hope he makes the team. Thanks norton for the highlight film, and that really was some high lighting. Fun to watch. faaast of the snap and smart I would like to add my thanks also Astrobot !! After watching the highlights, Striker reminds me of Troy Polamalu. He hits like a linebacker but runs like a safety. I hope they give this guy every chance to find a niche in this defense. He has rare speed/intensity/anticipation skills. http://www.newyorkup...signings.html#2 Edited May 3, 2016 by norton20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 After watching the highlights, Striker reminds me of Troy Polamalu. He hits like a linebacker but runs like a safety. I hope they give this guy every chance to find a niche in this defense. He has rare speed/intensity/anticipation skills. http://www.newyorkup...signings.html#2 Lot of kids to keep an eye out for ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astrobot Posted May 3, 2016 Share Posted May 3, 2016 Striker just blew me away on the tape I saw. Here is a link. Scroll through and Striker is after Gronkowski. Just hit the highlights: http://www.newyorkupstate.com/buffalo-bills/index.ssf/2016/05/nfl_draft_2016_glenn_gronkowski_joe_licata_highlight_buffalo_bills_udfa_signings.html#2 In HS and in College, he made his play in practice such that they were forced to find him a spot. It's going to happen again with plays like these. Somehow, Striker will make his way onto the field this year. https://youtu.be/5vt7fyi3rA8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted May 4, 2016 Share Posted May 4, 2016 Striker on ESPN radio now. Sounds determined Says he did everything right so not sure why he didn't get picked. Was told he was going rounds 4-7 by agents. Hasn't talked to Rex yet only to personnel guys. Feels like he will be a good fit for the defense and wants chance to prove himself. Guys on radio praising him for Alabama and Tennessee games. Well spoken guy I'm really excited for this pick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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