Spartans in the NFL

Floyd Robertson wrote:Jerel Worthy claimed by the Lions off the waivers.

Floyd Robertson wrote:Jerel Worthy claimed by the Lions off the waivers.

He’s back in the state where he experienced wild success as a college player, in a scheme that suits his still considerable talents, and on a team with a need at his defensive tackle position.
“I’ve had some adversity, but I mean nothing that I can’t handle,” Worthy said. “I think, in this situation, I’m trying to find a home with a good football team, a good group of guys and something that allows me to be myself, a place that allows me to be me and make the same plays that I did up at State. So, I’m so excited to be here. I’ve said this time and time again, this system fits what I do. It’s kind of like coming home to an extent, and I got a big support group so I’m just excited.”
The Lions claimed Worthy off waivers from the Chiefs on Tuesday and have spent the past three days force-feeding him the playbook as they decide whether he’s a reclamation project worth keeping.
At Michigan State, Worthy was one of the best defensive tackles in the country, a three-year starter who anchored a powerful Spartans line before leaving after his all-Big Ten junior season.
He played in 14 games and made four starts for the Packers as a rookie, but he suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee on the fifth-to-last snap of the regular season and hasn’t been the same player since.

Floyd Robertson wrote:Jerel Worthy claimed by the Lions off the waivers.

"I thought highly of [Darqueze] Dennard as well," Beckham said. "He seemed like he had a lot of potential, and he's going to be a very good cornerback coming up pretty soon."

LooseGoose wrote:NFLVerified account ‏@NFL
The moment when the 4th Quarter became the Bennie Fowler Show....#DENvsSEA

LooseGoose wrote:Garrett Celek ‏@GCells85  35m35 minutes ago  
One of the best photos I have ever been in. #Spartans



Mylan Hicks ‏@AlmightyLO6
@M_Rush44 @Bullough40 @bhoyer7 @GCells85 @GeorgiaBoi25 @K_Drummond27 @KeshawnMartin82 #dawgs

LooseGoose wrote:Adam Ruff ‏@AdamMRuff  2h2 hours ago  
Meanwhile for Houston, Keshawn Martin had 2 catches and Keith Mumphery had 1 (17 yds). Max Bullough and Kurtis Drummond had 3 tackles each

Adam Ruff ‏@AdamMRuff  2h2 hours ago  
Garrett Celek had a TD reception for the 49ers this evening, while Marcus Rush notched 3 tackles against the Texans.



I know Drummond had an INT too, don't know why he didn't mention that.

SpartanInNH wrote:

LooseGoose wrote:Adam Ruff ‏@AdamMRuff  2h2 hours ago  
Meanwhile for Houston, Keshawn Martin had 2 catches and Keith Mumphery had 1 (17 yds). Max Bullough and Kurtis Drummond had 3 tackles each

Adam Ruff ‏@AdamMRuff  2h2 hours ago  
Garrett Celek had a TD reception for the 49ers this evening, while Marcus Rush notched 3 tackles against the Texans.



I know Drummond had an INT too, don't know why he didn't mention that.

Kinda bittersweet that Keshawn might be knocked off the roster by Mumphrey.  Well, good luck to both of 'em, I guess.  

DWags wrote:

SpartanInNH wrote:

Kinda bittersweet that Keshawn might be knocked off the roster by Mumphrey.  Well, good luck to both of 'em, I guess.  

Keshawn isn't done in the NFL.   Whether its' at Houston or elsewhere.

SpartanInNH wrote:

DWags wrote:

Keshawn isn't done in the NFL.   Whether its' at Houston or elsewhere.

I read somewhere, early on in Keshawn's rookie year, that he was running into trouble because he has a pretty significant learning disability, and he's tremendously shy:  so he was thrust into a completely new and different situation where he had to learn a boatload of new stuff, and was too shy to ask for help.  

Don't know if that's true or not true (came from a Texans beat writer, IIRC), but either way, it's the sort of thing that could make life difficult.  Hope he has a handle on it, because he's got the skills.  

Floyd Robertson wrote:

LooseGoose wrote:Garrett Celek ‏@GCells85  35m35 minutes ago  
One of the best photos I have ever been in. #Spartans



Mylan Hicks ‏@AlmightyLO6
@M_Rush44 @Bullough40 @bhoyer7 @GCells85 @GeorgiaBoi25 @K_Drummond27 @KeshawnMartin82 #dawgs

Great picture.

"I think Kirk Cousins has got a big-time future," Shanahan said, via the Washington Post. "He's a starter in the National Football League, and that'll be proven out in time. ... He's going to have a great career as a starter."
Although Cousins has shown the ability to rack up yards and put points on the board, he was benched for Colt McCoy last season after throwing eight interceptions in a four-game stretch. Shanahan believes those mistakes can be avoided with a stronger supporting cast and more balanced play-calling.
"If you put a guy like Kirk Cousins in and you run the ball 30 to 35 times a game, and then you look back at the success that he had, you'd say, holy cow, look at those stats -- when it's a balanced offense," Shanahan explained. "You can't put in a guy that's started nine games in the National Football League and ask him to win games week in and week out in the passing game. It just doesn't work that way."

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:We do realize shanahan pretty much has to say that, right? Kirk did well here but I don't see it

DWags wrote:

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:We do realize shanahan pretty much has to say that, right? Kirk did well here but I don't see it

I think he is extremely valuable in the NFL.  Starter?  hmmmm, I'll say it here, but not on the RCMB, he has to prove it a bit more first.  

But think about him as a #2?   In Green Bay, in Seattle in Pittsburgh, in Denver, in Indy or in New England.  THE MAN pulls a hammy, or gets dinged and is out and needs a rest for 2 or 3 games, you have a guy who you know doesn't take responsibility lightly, he will study the film, not party at night, know the defenses, work hard and is a great band aid for a team that needs him to be the back up when it gets tight.  I'd pay millions for him as a back up.  If I was desperate like maybe Houston, or a team that is getting near but is missing a beat, I might pay starter money for him, but I personally think he's not worth it yet.  

Great back up to have, great reliever, as a starter I'd need to see if he could carry a team, because no matter what Shannahan says, your starter needs to be able to carry your team.  Especially in the NFL.  

All that said, I'm probably blinded by my Spartan glasses, but I always thought if Wilson could do it, he could in the right place, but Wilso I guess seems to have that "it", when needed.

DWags wrote:

Other Teams Pursuing That wrote:We do realize shanahan pretty much has to say that, right? Kirk did well here but I don't see it

I think he is extremely valuable in the NFL.  Starter?  hmmmm, I'll say it here, but not on the RCMB, he has to prove it a bit more first.  

But think about him as a #2?   In Green Bay, in Seattle in Pittsburgh, in Denver, in Indy or in New England.  THE MAN pulls a hammy, or gets dinged and is out and needs a rest for 2 or 3 games, you have a guy who you know doesn't take responsibility lightly, he will study the film, not party at night, know the defenses, work hard and is a great band aid for a team that needs him to be the back up when it gets tight.  I'd pay millions for him as a back up.  If I was desperate like maybe Houston, or a team that is getting near but is missing a beat, I might pay starter money for him, but I personally think he's not worth it yet.  

Great back up to have, great reliever, as a starter I'd need to see if he could carry a team, because no matter what Shannahan says, your starter needs to be able to carry your team.  Especially in the NFL.  

All that said, I'm probably blinded by my Spartan glasses, but I always thought if Wilson could do it, he could in the right place, but Wilso I guess seems to have that "it", when needed.

LooseGoose wrote:NFL on ESPN ‏@ESPNNFL 8h8 hours ago
BEARS WIN! Jeremy Langford rushes 9 times for 80 yards and a TD to lead Chicago to a 23-11 win over the Colts.

DWags wrote:

LooseGoose wrote:NFL on ESPN ‏@ESPNNFL 8h8 hours ago
BEARS WIN! Jeremy Langford rushes 9 times for 80 yards and a TD to lead Chicago to a 23-11 win over the Colts.

I don't know if we realize how lucky we've been with Bell and Langford these last five years.

Broncos 14, Texans 10
In Houston on Saturday night, Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer came off the bench to complete 7-of-11 pass for 52 yards in Houston's home loss to Denver.
Texans receivers Keshawn Martin had two catches for 33 yards, and Keith Mumphery had two receptions for 12 yards. Mumphery also had two punt returns for 11 yards.
Houston safety Kurtis Drummond had two tackles, while linebacker Max Bullough had a tackle assist. Bullough also had a QB pressure that led to an interception.
Receiver Bennie Fowler had two catches for 18 yards for the Broncos.

LooseGoose wrote:Complete Spartan round up in this article.....

 Chicago Bears RB Jeremy Langford breaks 46-yard run, tacks on first NFL touchdown

Broncos 14, Texans 10
In Houston on Saturday night, Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer came off the bench to complete 7-of-11 pass for 52 yards in Houston's home loss to Denver.
Texans receivers Keshawn Martin had two catches for 33 yards, and Keith Mumphery had two receptions for 12 yards. Mumphery also had two punt returns for 11 yards.
Houston safety Kurtis Drummond had two tackles, while linebacker Max Bullough had a tackle assist. Bullough also had a QB pressure that led to an interception.
Receiver Bennie Fowler had two catches for 18 yards for the Broncos.

WhiteBoyHatcher wrote:I didn't watch the Lions game, how did Jerel do?

WhiteBoyHatcher wrote:No thanks. 

I was quite literally about the biggest Lions fan on the planet from '88 or so until roughly '03 or so. Season ticket holder (well, my dad), never missed a game. 

Now, I kind of wish the franchise would go belly up unless they can provide sustained employment for Jerel Worthy and any other former Spartans.