RocCityRoller Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 2 minutes ago, Reed83HOF said: Good luck Anthony Johnson! Out of the conference and division I can pull for him all the way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted April 28, 2019 Author Share Posted April 28, 2019 4 minutes ago, OldTimeAFLGuy said: ...Yolo posted that he won't be medically cleared until August...... Well if that late won’t hold a spot open for him to make a decision 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 3 minutes ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: According to that tracker, we signed another one: Texas A&M LB Tyrel Dodson https://www.nfl.com/prospects/tyrel-dodson?id=3219444f-4434-1460-b378-91176d704c77 26. TYREL DODSON | Texas A&M 6003 | 237 lbs. | JR. Franklin, Tenn. (Centennial) 6/25/1998 (age 20.85) #25 BACKGROUND: A three-star linebacker recruit out of high school, Tyrel Dodson was a two-way player at Centennial, starring at linebacker and running back. After posting 74 tackles and 8.0 sacks as a junior, he recorded 111 tackles, 32.0 tackles for loss, 8.0 sacks and two interceptions, adding 545 rushing yards and 15 scores on offense. Dodson earned First Team All-State honors and was runner-up for Class 5A Mr. Football Lineman of the Year, but was given the award after the finalist was charged with domestic assault. He ranked as the No. 14 inside linebacker in the 2016 recruiting class, committing to Texas A&M over Arkansas, Kentucky and Missouri. Dodson chose to skip his senior season and enter the 2019 NFL Draft. YEAR (GP/GS) TKLS TFL SACK FF PD INT NOTES 2016: (13/0) 27 1.5 0 0 0 0 2017: (13/13) 105 11.0 5.5 0 11 3 2018: (13/13) 70 7.0 0.5 0 4 1 Total: (39/26) 202 19.5 6.0 0 15 4 [169] HT WT ARM HAND WING 40-YD 20-YD 10-YD VJ BJ SS 3C BP COMBINE 6003 237 31 3/4 09 1/8 75 3/4 4.60 2.68 1.61 - 09’10” - - 24 (no vertical, shuttle or 3-cone – choice) PRO DAY - - - 35 - 4.50 7.59 - (stood on Combine runs, broad, bench) STRENGTHS: Looks the part and commits himself in the weight room…active feet to scrape down the line of scrimmage and avoid collisions…initial quickness to sidestep blockers…leverages blocks in the hole…upper body strength to give blockers all they can handle as a blitzer…peels off blocks and contains…smooth ability to turn, run and track the football…considered a first-class individual with reliable personal and football character…evolved into a team leader and was responsible for making the defensive calls as a junior…played in all 39 games the last three seasons. WEAKNESSES: Overly committed to his gap with streaky backfield vision…play anticipation isn’t always there…eye candy and motions slow his process…moves well, but not a loose athlete with limited lateral range…inconsistent take-on technique and hand placement vs. offensive linemen…strong hands as a tackler, but finishing technique is crazed and leads to broken tackles…loses targets in zone coverage and is too reactive…production declined from his sophomore to junior seasons and he never earned All-SEC honors over his career. SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Texas A&M, Dodson lined up at SAM linebacker in Mike Elko’s 4-2-5 base scheme, occasionally lining up as a pass rusher on the edge. Along with his 202 career tackles, he also scored three touchdowns over his career with a pair of interception returns and a 78-yard scoop-and-score after a blocked field goal. A moving target with strong hands, Dodson makes it tough on blockers to control him as he navigates through the weeds. He is guilty of thinking too much and needs to recognize his keys more quickly to read-and-go. Overall, Dodson is an inconsistent playmaker, but he is a well-built athlete with range, toughness and the hunting attitude that NFL coaches will appreciate having on the roster, projecting as a backup with upside to be more down the road. GRADE: 6th-7th Round 27. JOE GILES-HARRIS | Duke 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 5 minutes ago, MAJBobby said: That I have not seen. Let me see if I can find it ...only on this list so far....... https://thedraftnetwork.com/articles/2019-nfl-draft-undrafted-free-agency-tracker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEpsYtown Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 Sills! Let's go! That guy will surprise some people. He can go and get it and he's really smart. Super intrigued by Easley too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BullBuchanan Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 21 minutes ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: Nick Easleyhttps://dearoldgold.com/2019/03/01/iowa-football-nick-easley-combine-snub-2019-nfl-draft/ Highlights: I'm a bit meh on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted April 28, 2019 Author Share Posted April 28, 2019 1 minute ago, OldTimeAFLGuy said: ...only on this list so far....... https://thedraftnetwork.com/articles/2019-nfl-draft-undrafted-free-agency-tracker Found a Tweet to link 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
napmaster Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 I'm still not seeing Anthony Johnson with Tampa. 13 other UDFA signings, just not him yet. And he hasn't posted anything on twitter about it, and he is updating (last was 3 mins ago). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatdrought Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 I think Johnson will be a star and I would have loved him as a UDFA, that being said, I think Sills is a better fit for our needs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsaikotic Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 3 minutes ago, napmaster said: I'm still not seeing Anthony Johnson with Tampa. 13 other UDFA signings, just not him yet. And he hasn't posted anything on twitter about it, and he is updating (last was 3 mins ago). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted April 28, 2019 Author Share Posted April 28, 2019 3 minutes ago, napmaster said: I'm still not seeing Anthony Johnson with Tampa. 13 other UDFA signings, just not him yet. And he hasn't posted anything on twitter about it, and he is updating (last was 3 mins ago). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 7 minutes ago, BullBuchanan said: I'm a bit meh on this. Say more, please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 15 minutes ago, MiltonWaddams said: I definitely expected some linebacker signings/drafting with Milanos injury situation Milano is fine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiltonWaddams Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 8 minutes ago, BullBuchanan said: I'm a bit meh on this. Dare I say that you are just generally a bit meh? I believe I do dare say such things 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CuddyDark Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 Juwan Foggie, LB Charlotte Tyrel Dodson, LB Texas A&M Vosean Joseph LB Florida It's just good to finally have a type. I hope they keep McDermott for 15 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 At least we finally got Sills interested to see how that Jackson guy does in the receiver room 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zow2 Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 54 minutes ago, hmsmystic said: Sills signing is great! Would have been h appy to get him in the 5th-- but as a UDFA... Awesome! Is he the new Brandon Reilly we can obsess over in preseason? lol. Glad to have him on board Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CuddyDark Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 10 minutes ago, BullBuchanan said: I'm a bit meh on this. Sills, Easley, Beasley. All competing for the slot IMO. Hopefully sure hands in the middle of the field with big speed outside. I love it. It's finally a type. We haven't had a type in 25 years. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BullBuchanan Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 1 minute ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: Say more, please? He's a UDFA, so I won't hit him too hard, but if those are his highlights, he doesn't really seem to do anything that jumps off the page. Seems to accelerate slowly after catching the ball, doesn't have much wiggle, don't see much burst anywhere, and most of the passes are in his hands, which isn't his fault but doesn't showcase much. He doesn't seem to have the ability to break tackles either, so more of a catch and go down possession guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyC81 Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 8 minutes ago, MAJBobby said: Well, he was from the South; South Carolina. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocCityRoller Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 6 minutes ago, CuddyDark said: Juwan Foggie, LB Charlotte Tyrel Dodson, LB Texas A&M Vosean Joseph LB Florida It's just good to finally have a type. I hope they keep McDermott for 15 years. I said the same thing, add Milano to that list. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BullBuchanan Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 1 minute ago, CuddyDark said: Sills, Easley, Beasley. All competing for the slot IMO. Hopefully sure hands in the middle of the field with big speed outside. I love it. It's finally a type. We haven't had a type in 25 years. No problem with that. I think it's a great idea to grab everyone you can at a position of need and see who rises to the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ittakestime Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 3 minutes ago, CuddyDark said: Sills, Easley, Beasley. All competing for the slot IMO. Hopefully sure hands in the middle of the field with big speed outside. I love it. It's finally a type. We haven't had a type in 25 years. Sills isnt shifty enough for slot. He is an outside guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAinLack. Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 22 minutes ago, Tsaikotic said: looks like a great athlete - hope he can help us out. E60/status/1122281062724452352 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 3 minutes ago, CuddyDark said: Sills, Easley, Beasley. All competing for the slot IMO. Hopefully sure hands in the middle of the field with big speed outside. I love it. It's finally a type. We haven't had a type in 25 years. You can pencil Beasley in already. Sills and Easley are competing for backup positions, but Sills is more suited to the outside, imo. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobbyC81 Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 4 minutes ago, zow2 said: Is he the new Brandon Reilly we can obsess over in preseason? lol. Glad to have him on board Yeah, Like Eddie “The Eagle” Eagan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CuddyDark Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 Just now, Ittakestime said: Sills isnt shifty enough for slot. He is an outside guy He's not as shifty as Cooper Kupp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bockeye Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 Love the Sills pick up!! Could be one of the UDFA steals of the draft. 6’ 3” 4.57 40 211 lbs 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ittakestime Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 1 minute ago, CuddyDark said: He's not as shifty as Cooper Kupp? Nope, not at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsCelticsAngelsBama Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 1 hour ago, BullBuchanan said: How are they not signing David Sills? They should have drafted him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bockeye Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 I think we are a very attractive UDFA option #1 because we are still building and #2 McBeane has said AND shown that every position on the roster is earned. They can point to multiple success stories. Any thougts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsCelticsAngelsBama Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 1 hour ago, Tsaikotic said: This is why no Anthony Johnson, maybe ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEpsYtown Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 9 minutes ago, zow2 said: Is he the new Brandon Reilly we can obsess over in preseason? lol. Glad to have him on board Yes. But he actually produce and he had some real upside. He should have been drafted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsCelticsAngelsBama Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 2 minutes ago, MOVALLEYRANDY said: They should have drafted him oooops on me. they just signed him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ittakestime Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 2 minutes ago, MOVALLEYRANDY said: This is why no Anthony Johnson, maybe ?? Tampa I think presents the better opportunity to make the team and he is from Florida. It sucks, but I understand it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetermansRedemption Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 4 minutes ago, Bockeye said: I think we are a very attractive UDFA option #1 because we are still building and #2 McBeane has said AND shown that every position on the roster is earned. They can point to multiple success stories. Any thougts? I agree with this. They should be bringing up Robert Foster and Levi Wallace in every single UDFA pitch. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Now Moment Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 4 minutes ago, Bockeye said: I think we are a very attractive UDFA option #1 because we are still building and #2 McBeane has said AND shown that every position on the roster is earned. They can point to multiple success stories. Any thougts? That plus a top notch weight room, definitely an intriguing place to start your career. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEpsYtown Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 1 hour ago, Hapless Bills Fan said: He understands how to position himself to disadvantage the defender. Will that translate to the next level is the only thing? In our scheme I would say yes. He understand route concepts really well because he thinks like a quarterback. With all the complimentary E-P routes in our offense, I think he has a great chane to succeed. He's probably not going to beat a ton of guys one on one, but he gives Allen a really big target and a guy who is going to go up and get it. Love the signing. Been banging the table for a while now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ittakestime Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 3 minutes ago, Bills2ref said: I agree with this. They should be bringing up Robert Foster and Levi Wallace in every single UDFA pitch. Cam Phillips and Corey Thompson also got some regular season paycheck money too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 1 hour ago, Chandler#81 said: Um NSFW Guy is a hitter though ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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