Spartans in the NFL

by **WhiteBoyHatcher** 2014-08-17, 22:45

Garbage time, but on Fox right now, Panthers vs. Chiefs. Denicos in (#55, playing WLB) and just made a nice tackle.

by **WhiteBoyHatcher** 2014-08-17, 22:47

In on another tackle. Kid can play. He's gotta make a ST impact to make the squad. No idea what their numbers are, but if he can contribute on ST gotta think the coaching staff would notice him. He's been in for like 5 plays and made stops on 2 of them.

by **Nordic** 2014-08-17, 22:52

by **Nordic** 2014-08-17, 23:05

If he can pack on 25lbs he can be the next Sam Mills

by SawGreen 2014-08-18, 22:08

Cousins is looking solid tonight. I missed Hoyer.

by **WhiteBoyHatcher** 2014-08-18, 22:11

Hoyer not looking so good. Neither is JFF.

by **InTenSity** 2014-08-18, 22:27

WhiteBoyHatcher wrote:Hoyer not looking so good. Neither is JFF.

How many receivers dropped catches? That was a horrible half be Hoyer and Johnny.

by **Other Teams Pursuing That** 2014-08-19, 15:10

Hoyer isn't really helping himself, he should be the easy decision for the coaches. The longer it drags on, better for Johnny football.

by Herbie Green 2014-08-19, 15:26

That Browns game was a complete disaster for Hoyer. But Johnny didn't do much better and also flipped off the Redskins bench.

I actually tuned into that game with interest in a pre-season game for one of the first times ever. Now I don't know if I can stomach another Browns game.

by **WhiteBoyHatcher** 2014-08-20, 15:11

Cool video 'duzzi just tweeted out.

http://www.snappytv.com/snaps/nfl_video_fall_camp_2014_uyeqfc

by **I.B. Fine** 2014-08-20, 16:56

WhiteBoyHatcher wrote:Cool video 'duzzi just tweeted out.

http://www.snappytv.com/snaps/nfl_video_fall_camp_2014_uyeqfc

Nice, I did not realize how many guys we had in the NFL, guess I should have.

by **SpartanInNH** 2014-08-21, 22:27

Nordic wrote:

Shit, I love defense. I mean, there is really nothing like a ravening, snarling, snapping pack o'dawgs getting after it, and that's what we have with Narduzzi.

by **SpartanInNH** 2014-08-21, 22:28

Oh, and more Spartans NOT in the NFL news:

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/08/21/report-kyle-cook-retiring-after-six-seasons/

by Guest 2014-08-24, 16:36

A good round up of this week's game performances.

http://www.mlive.com/spartans/index.ssf/2014/08/big_night_in_denver_for_former.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

by **WhiteBoyHatcher** 2014-08-30, 13:33

Woah. Texans released Bullough. I'm sure they're trying to sneak him onto their PS, but everything I had read was that he was in a competition to start. He was nothing short of very good during the preseason. Very surprised at this.

by **WhiteBoyHatcher** 2014-08-30, 13:35

More.

Glenn Winston released by 9ers. Had 19 carries for 113 yards in the preseason. Another PS candidate.

Patriots waived Worthy. Must still not be healthy.

Vickerson released by Broncos. Not really unexpected.

I fully expect Denicos to get waived. Maybe a shot at the PS.

No idea on Hoover or Isiah Lewis.

by **Blanch32** 2014-08-30, 13:37

Lewis was released a few days ago. Bullough is a surprise given all the praise from their d bag hc

by MrMojoRisin 2014-08-30, 16:44

They all got cut. I think Trenton Robinson was the only guy who stuck.

by **SpartanInNH** 2014-08-30, 17:26

Damn, the League is hemorrhaging Spartans: Denicos got cut in Carolina, Brandon McKinney in Indianapolis.

by **SpartanInNH** 2014-08-30, 19:37

Sheesh, Giants cut Kellen Davis. That's what, his 3rd team? Gotta figure he doesn't get picked up by anybody soon, especially considering how TE-needy the Giants are.

Bad day for Spartans.

by **WhiteBoyHatcher** 2014-08-30, 20:11

Don't freak out about the rookies. If they made it to final cuts they stand a pretty good chance at getting onto a practice squad. The only one that is really a surprise is Bullough but I'm sure the Texans will try to sneak him onto their PS.

by **SpartanInNH** 2014-08-30, 20:27

WhiteBoyHatcher wrote:Don't freak out about the rookies. If they made it to final cuts they stand a pretty good chance at getting onto a practice squad. The only one that is really a surprise is Bullough but I'm sure the Texans will try to sneak him onto their PS.

I hope they don't make it, TBH. Hope somebody else snaps him up (hello, Denver) and makes them sorry.

Dan France and Tyler Hoover done today, too.

Players with local links cut by NFL teams

by Guest 2014-08-31, 20:32

Denicos signs with the Rams.

by **WhiteBoyHatcher** 2014-08-31, 20:39

Yeah, I noticed he put that on his Twitter profile earlier but hadn't seen any confirmation. Awesome! I'm excited for this kid, I think he can play.

So can Max, obviously. (signed w/ Hou PS). Both will see time in the league imo.

Hoover signed with Indy PS. Winston got claimed by the Browns to their PS. Fowler and France also made PSs.

by **Death Roe** 2014-08-31, 20:42

Go Rams! Go Denicos!

by **I.B. Fine** 2014-09-01, 09:45

Apparently the Browns picked up Winston, interesting

by Guest 2015-01-18, 14:31

Nice headline here:

NFLPA Collegiate Bowl 2015 final score: Marcus Rush impresses as National bests American, 17-0

http://www.sbnation.com/nfl-mock-draft/2015/1/17/7636463/2015-nflpa-collegiate-bowl-results-score

by **SpartanInNH** 2015-01-19, 14:25

I.B. Fine wrote:Apparently the Browns picked up Winston, interesting

Wondered whatever happened to him, given that the Browns cut Ben Tate, and found these:

The tale of Cleveland Browns running back Glenn Winston

Not best pleased with the way it makes it sound that Coach D abandoned him -- he had many, many chances. He couldn't have had a better place to find "football family" than MSU.

Cleveland Browns' running back Glenn Winston

Didn't happen, apparently -- NFL.com shows he played in 3 games at the end of the season, started none, and didn't record a carry. Sounds like special teams stuff only.

by indianaspartan 2015-01-19, 18:58

The Indianapolis Colts today signed 10 players to reserve/future contracts including: T-Tyler Hoover
Posted by coltsindianapolis on January 19, 2015 – 6:17 pm

Hoover, 6-7, 297 pounds, was signed to the Colts practice squad on December 17, 2014. He was originally signed by the team as an undrafted free agent out of Michigan State on May 13, 2014. He was signed to the practice squad on September 1 and was released on September 2. He then spent time on the Philadelphia Eagles practice squad before being released on September 30. Hoover played in 48 career games (23 starts) as a defensive end at Michigan State and recorded 93 tackles, nine tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks, six passes defensed, three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. As a senior in 2013, he started 11 games and posted career highs in tackles for loss (4.5) and sacks (4.0). He was also named MSU’s Big Ten Sportsmanship Award recipient.

by Guest 2015-01-20, 14:31

Joel Klatt ‏@joelklatt 11m11 minutes ago

So far Jeremy Langford from @MSU_Football is the most impressive running back for the North squad #SeniorBowl

by Guest 2015-01-20, 14:34

Luke Easterling ‏@LukeEasterling 28m28 minutes ago

Love the way Michigan State WR Tony Lippett attacks the ball. Very aggressive. #SeniorBowl

by Guest 2015-01-20, 14:35

Jeff Risdon ‏@JeffRisdon 17m17 minutes ago

Tony Lippett wearing the 7/11 sign, always open no matter the corner

by Guest 2015-01-20, 14:36

Bryan Fischer ‏@BryanDFischer 43m43 minutes ago
Michigan State WR Tony Lippett running a cool, modified version of the gauntlet drill #SeniorBowl http://instagram.com/p/yFiNDEByX3/

Terez A. Paylor ‏@TerezPaylor 2h2 hours ago
Other players I enjoyed speaking to: USC ILB Hayes Pullard and MSU FS Kurtis Drummond. I liked each guy's "person."

PewterReport.com ‏@PewterReport 5h5 hours ago
#Spartans FS Kurtis Drummond looks incredibly put together at 6-0.5 and 205. Great player, too. #Bucs should be interested.

by **Robert J Sakimano** 2015-01-20, 14:40

speaking of Spartans, how did Nick Foles end up doing??

by Guest 2015-01-20, 18:50

Joel Klatt ‏@joelklatt 4h4 hours ago

3 guys that impressed me for North squad on day 1...1)Danny Shelton @UW_Football 2)Jeremy Langford 3)Kurtis Drummond both @MSU_Football
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by Guest 2015-01-21, 12:23

Joe Rexrode ‏@joerexrode 43m43 minutes ago
Mel Kiper Jr. confirms what I suspected watching Jack Conklin this season -- first-round guy if he went. Kiper says "elite, elite" next year

Matt Charboneau ‏@mattcharboneau 45m45 minutes ago
Kiper said he had Conklin with a first round grade THIS year. Reiterated he has chance to be "elite of the elite" next season's draft

by Guest 2015-01-21, 12:25

Joe Rexrode ‏@joerexrode 53m53 minutes ago
Kiper also says he was surprised Calhoun stayed in school, but can improve from "late one, early two" to a top-15 next year.

Joe Rexrode ‏@joerexrode 54m54 minutes ago
Mel Kiper says Connor Cook "should be right there" next year. "He's got a chance to be the first or second quarterback off the board."

by Guest 2015-01-21, 12:26

I'd love to see the Lions be able to get Langford that low....

Joe Rexrode ‏@joerexrode 1h1 hour ago
Mel Kiper Jr. teleconference: 4th round for Lippett. Taiwan Jones "mid-round type of guy." Drummond around 5th. Langford 5th-6th.

by **steveschneider** 2015-01-21, 12:55

LooseGoose wrote:I'd love to see the Lions be able to get Langford that low....

Joe Rexrode ‏@joerexrode 1h1 hour ago
Mel Kiper Jr. teleconference: 4th round for Lippett. Taiwan Jones "mid-round type of guy." Drummond around 5th. Langford 5th-6th.

For Langford's sake I hope he doesn't go to the Lions. Would love to see one of our former players be a big time producer for one of the more elite teams.

by Guest 2015-01-22, 04:13

Lippett at corner?

Lippett certainly has the size to be a receiver in the league at 6-foot-21/2 and 192 pounds, and his 65 catches for 1,198 yards and 11 TDs were proof that he could be productive. But in the pass-happy NFL, it's more important than ever to find guys who can defend 6-4 receivers, and Lippett's length makes him a candidate.

"Personally, I would flip Lippett over and make him a corner," NFL Network draft analyst Charles Davis said. "I wouldn't even hesitate. I just think with his length, the league is dying to get corners that can go out and match up with the monster receivers that are out there, and I think that that would be a way to distinguish himself a little bit. And personally, I think his upside is better over there than it is being another one of these receivers."

Davis couched his comment by saying Lippett can certainly be a good receiver, but after watching him play cornerback in Michigan State's Cotton Bowl win over Baylor, Davis thought it was a natural fit.

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/college/michigan-state-university/2015/01/21/msus-tony-lippett-might-future-cornerback/22138967/

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