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Bills | Team agrees with UDFA M. Rice

Wed, 3 May 2006 14:04:31 -0700

 

The Centre Daily Times reports the Buffalo Bills have agreed to a contract with undrafted rookie free agent DE Matthew Rice (Penn State).

 

 

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Bills | Team agrees with UDFA M. Rice

Wed, 3 May 2006 14:04:31 -0700

 

The Centre Daily Times reports the Buffalo Bills have agreed to a contract with undrafted rookie free agent DE Matthew Rice (Penn State).

Any insights from you JoePa disciples?

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Hali got the Lion's share of the publicity, of course, but Rice made a few big plays as well. And he's got a mean streak. From the Harrisburg Patriot-News:

DE MATT RICE (6-3, 255):

 

Draft projection: Late rounds.

 

Strengths: Athletic hustler who doesn't back down. Can hold his own in run support.

 

Weaknesses: Will never be confused with the aforementioned Hali as a pass rusher.

 

Here's some background on him -- mean streets of Baltimore, a mother who's battling both kidney failure and cancer. I'd be rooting for the kid - and his mom - even if he didn't wear Blue and White.

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Not a big penn state fan, however I like the kids size, he's not the quickest out there, but he could give kelsey a run for his money. I only saw him play a handfull of times, and I was watching Tamba more. However he shared an apartment with Zemaitis-who is from Rochester, little side note.

Rice (6-4 1/8, 270) ran his 40s in 4.93 and 4.87. Had a 29-inch vertical jump, 9-foot-2 long shuttle jump, 4.28 short shuttle, 7.08 three-cone drill, and did 19 lifts.

if you put any stock into workouts these are better than tamba Hali's

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Per Pro Football Weekly:

 

Matthew Rice

(6'4" 271, 4.9)

 

Positive: Has long arms and shows the ability to get off blocks and make plays. Strong at the point. Can be disruptive crashing hard down the line and shows a nice rip move to come underneath blockers. Nice balance and chase speed. Athletic enough to drop into coverage at times. Has overcome a lot of adversity in his life.

 

Negatives: Has skinny ankles. Plays too tall. Not overly powerful, physical or strong. Not a natural bender. inconsistent using his hands, shows few pass rush moves and will let blockers control him. Does not have great instincts.

 

Summary: Had a solid senior year and could get late-round draft consideration as a left defensive end.

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Hali got the Lion's share of the publicity, of course, but Rice made a few big plays as well. And he's got a mean streak. From the Harrisburg Patriot-News:

Here's  some background on him -- mean streets of Baltimore, a mother who's battling both kidney failure and cancer. I'd be rooting for the kid - and his mom - even if he didn't wear Blue and White.

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Thanks Lori. Looks like he has put on about 15 lbs since the college season ended. College profile listed him in the mid-250's draft profile at 270...interesting.

 

Read the story about his mom...definitely makes you hope that he makes it, at least practice squad. I think we will keep 4 DE's so a spot is there for the taking especially if he can contribute on ST...

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Per Pro Football Weekly:

 

Matthew Rice

(6'4" 271, 4.9)

 

Positive:  Has long arms and shows the ability to get off blocks and make plays.  Strong at the point.  Can be disruptive crashing hard down the line and shows a nice rip move to come underneath blockers.  Nice balance and chase speed.  Athletic enough to drop into coverage at times.  Has overcome a lot of adversity in his life.

 

Negatives: Has skinny ankles.  Plays too tall.  Not overly powerful, physical or strong.  Not a natural bender.  inconsistent using his hands, shows few pass rush moves and will let blockers control him. Does not have great instincts.

 

Summary:  Had a solid senior year and could get late-round draft consideration as a left defensive end.

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Thanks Lurker...Skinny ankles have always hampered me :doh:

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What a reach?! I know of at least one publication that had him slotted to go Arena Football League and then being signed as a training camp invitee two years later.

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Rumor has it we reached for him because Apu from the KwikieMart was going to pick him up to mop floors

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Hali got the Lion's share of the publicity, of course, but Rice made a few big plays as well. And he's got a mean streak. From the Harrisburg Patriot-News:

Here's  some background on him -- mean streets of Baltimore, a mother who's battling both kidney failure and cancer. I'd be rooting for the kid - and his mom - even if he didn't wear Blue and White.

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Thanks Lori.

 

Gotta pull for this kid.

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Mort is mortified with this move!!!!!  What was Marv thinking?!!?  :blink:

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There was confusion in the UDFA war room. They thought they were getting Hali... :w00t:

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From a good buddy of mine who lives and breathes PSU football:

 

"I love Rice. Good kid - no off the field issues and appears to be well rounded (artistic - his painting was used for the cover of the football guide and his degree was in graphic design). He was a very good college DE (not as good as Tamba Hali who went in the first round, but very good). He's a hardworking, non-stop motor, aggressive player. I really hope he makes it. With that said, while he has a shot, I won't be surprised if he just isn't good enough to make it at the NFL level."

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From a good buddy of mine who lives and breathes PSU football:

 

"I love Rice.  Good kid - no off the field issues and appears to be well rounded (artistic - his painting was used for the cover of the football guide and his degree was in graphic design).  He was a very good college DE (not as good as Tamba Hali who went in the first round, but very good).  He's a hardworking, non-stop motor, aggressive player.  I really hope he makes it.  With that said, while he has a shot, I won't be surprised if he just isn't good enough to make it at the NFL level."

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yeah I live and breathe PSU football too - and I 100% agree completely with that statement. He also roomed with Zemaitis (rochester boy) and Robinson - so his roommates were the two captains. Knowing what he's gone thru, I'm sure we'll get a great effort out of him, if nothing else.

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Mort is mortified with this move!!!!!  What was Marv thinking?!!?  :w00t:

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Good. If mort doesnt like the move then im sure that it must have been good.

 

Let him play for a shot anyway

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Many here would say the same about Posey....

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Posey complete statement would be .....

 

Lacks the athleticism and playing speed to make the switch to linebacker and yet still is placed at the position by nimrod coaches who fell in love with one 8.5 sack year when he was playing the 3-4......

 

If TKO is okay in camp--Posey's roster spot could be in danger...he is definitely wrong fit talent for this scheme.

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i 100% agree with what you said JoeF, if Spikes is healthy he has the strength to play strongside, and with the rise in play of AC, (he is now an acronym, congrats AC) we could see Posey in a pass rushing specialist position if not released.

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if Spikes is healthy he has the strength to play strongside

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I wonder in Spikes would want to play the strong side? A lot of grunge work banging around with the TE, rather than that sexier blitzing thingy.

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