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I will expound on the lesser known players and use brevity with the others
Tearrius George:
George spent two years at Los Angeles Valley Community College, then played for Kansas State in 2004-05. At KSU, he was an All-Conference performer. Originally signed as an UDFA by the NY Jets in 2006, but was released. In 2007, George played in Canada for the Calgary Stampede. While with the Stampede, George recorded 33 tackles while leading the team in both tackles for a loss (four) and sacks (eight). He was voted as the teams Outstanding Rookie for the Stampede. Following the 2007 season, George was signed by the Dallas Cowboys and participated in their TC, but didn't make the final cut on 8/30/08. George was resigned to the Cowboys PS at the beginning of 2008 and remained there until 12/04/08. Subsequently, he was picked up by the Saints, but did not appear in any games and was cut on 12/28/08.
Coming out of KSU, this is what Sports Illustrated had to say:
His lack of speed is going to be a big hurdle to overcome as he transitions to OLB. Do we really want another 2 down LB? He is even slower than Roth.
Erik Walden:
Walden was drafted in the 6th rd. of the 2008 draft by the Dallas Cowboys. He signed a 4yr deal on 07/22/08, but was cut on 08/30/2008. The Kansas City Chiefs signed Walden a day after he was cut by the Cowboys, but did not make it through the season and was released on 11/19/2008. He was picked up by the Dolphins on 11/20/2008. More than just a STs player, this is what DallasCowboys.com had to say about the player
Akin Ayodele:
Akin is in his 9th year in the league. Originally drafted out of Purdue in the 3rd round of the 2002 NFL Draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars. He has career totals of 559tkls., 9.5sacks, and 7ints. I think we could upgrade his position in the 2010 draft.
Channing Crowder:
Channing is in his 5th season out of the University of Florida. In 58 games Channing has accumulated 379tkls. and 1.5 sacks. While far from spectacular, Channing is a steady factor in the middle and his worth was shown when he missed games in the middle of last season and the run defense really suffered.
Reggie Torbor:
Torbor was drafted in the 4th round of the 2004 NFL Draft by the NY Giants. He participated in SB XLII while with the Giants. He was one of the stand out players when he played for Auburn University. He finished his senior season with 38tkls., 10.5sacks, and 4 forced fumbles. He was named 2nd team All-SEC. During his professional career, he has recorded 162tkls., 5.5sacks, and 1 interceptions. While he has the athletic ability to start, IMHO Torbor plays too undisciplined to be inserted in the starting line-up. This is a shame because with his ability he would be an upgrade over Ayodele. Hopefully he can become more disciplined.
Joey Porter:
Originally drafted out of Colorado State Univ. in 1999 NFL Draft. Joey finished the 2008 campaign second in the league in sacks. For his career, Joey has 488tkls., 83sacks, and 12 interceptions. Porter is a 4x Pro Bowl and All-Pro selection(2002, 2004, 2005, 2008).
Charlie Anderson:
Drafted in the 6th rd. of the 2004 NFL Draft by Houston out of the Univ. of Mississippi. Anderson has recorded 105tkls and 5.5sacks in his career. Having only started 5 games for the Texans, Bill Parcells said the reason he signed him was that he liked his speed and athleticism and he would be given a chance to compete for a starting job. He has primarily played a back-up role and on STs, but he has shown flashes of that athleticism when he blocked a punt in the final game of 2008 against the Jets.
William Kershaw:
Kershaw was originally signed as UDFA by the KC Chiefs in the 2006. Kershaw has been well traveled in his brief NFL career: Chiefs(2006-2007), Philadelphia(2007), Houston(2007), Denver(2008), New Orleans(2008), Miami(2008). Kershaw primary role is on STs, but this is his bio when he was coming out of Maryland:
J.D. Folsom:
Last pick by the Dolphins in the 2009 NFL Draft. Tony Pauline of SI.com had this to say about Folsom:
Folsom has said that he will resume his pursuit of his vet degree when his Pro journey is concluded. IMHO that pursuit will start in early Sept., 2009.
Quentin Moses:
Quentin was picked in the 3rd rd. of the 2007 NFL Draft by the Oakland Raiders. When he was drafted, it was thought, that he would be a force in the league and would go on to have a very productive career. Well after being cut by two teams, he is teetering on the verge of being cut by the Dolphins. While at the University of Georgia, Moses racked up the awards:
Moses has not been given many oppurtunities with the Phins, but when he is in the game he seems to disappear. I really don't understand why he can not contribute at the Pro level. He has alot of atheltic ability that is probably why he has been given so many chances in the league, but he is skating on thin ice.
Cameron Wake:
I think everyone knows his story. I hope he can approximate the success he had in the CFL to his NFL experience.
Matt Roth:
Matt was drafted in the 2nd rd. of the 2005 NFL Draft. He has recorded 153tkls., and 12.5sacks in 3yrs with the Dolphins. He has been good at setting the edge while being moved to SOLB, but his short arms and lack of pass rush moves make him less than ideal when seeking pressure on the QB. But in his defense, the guy gives all-out effort and brings intensity on every down.
Tearrius George:
George spent two years at Los Angeles Valley Community College, then played for Kansas State in 2004-05. At KSU, he was an All-Conference performer. Originally signed as an UDFA by the NY Jets in 2006, but was released. In 2007, George played in Canada for the Calgary Stampede. While with the Stampede, George recorded 33 tackles while leading the team in both tackles for a loss (four) and sacks (eight). He was voted as the teams Outstanding Rookie for the Stampede. Following the 2007 season, George was signed by the Dallas Cowboys and participated in their TC, but didn't make the final cut on 8/30/08. George was resigned to the Cowboys PS at the beginning of 2008 and remained there until 12/04/08. Subsequently, he was picked up by the Saints, but did not appear in any games and was cut on 12/28/08.
Coming out of KSU, this is what Sports Illustrated had to say:
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com
His lack of speed is going to be a big hurdle to overcome as he transitions to OLB. Do we really want another 2 down LB? He is even slower than Roth.
Erik Walden:
Walden was drafted in the 6th rd. of the 2008 draft by the Dallas Cowboys. He signed a 4yr deal on 07/22/08, but was cut on 08/30/2008. The Kansas City Chiefs signed Walden a day after he was cut by the Cowboys, but did not make it through the season and was released on 11/19/2008. He was picked up by the Dolphins on 11/20/2008. More than just a STs player, this is what DallasCowboys.com had to say about the player
http://www.dallascowboys.com/news/news.cfm?id=BDD5A6D4-DDA8-5607-F5693BF934066CFD
Akin Ayodele:
Akin is in his 9th year in the league. Originally drafted out of Purdue in the 3rd round of the 2002 NFL Draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars. He has career totals of 559tkls., 9.5sacks, and 7ints. I think we could upgrade his position in the 2010 draft.
Channing Crowder:
Channing is in his 5th season out of the University of Florida. In 58 games Channing has accumulated 379tkls. and 1.5 sacks. While far from spectacular, Channing is a steady factor in the middle and his worth was shown when he missed games in the middle of last season and the run defense really suffered.
Reggie Torbor:
Torbor was drafted in the 4th round of the 2004 NFL Draft by the NY Giants. He participated in SB XLII while with the Giants. He was one of the stand out players when he played for Auburn University. He finished his senior season with 38tkls., 10.5sacks, and 4 forced fumbles. He was named 2nd team All-SEC. During his professional career, he has recorded 162tkls., 5.5sacks, and 1 interceptions. While he has the athletic ability to start, IMHO Torbor plays too undisciplined to be inserted in the starting line-up. This is a shame because with his ability he would be an upgrade over Ayodele. Hopefully he can become more disciplined.
Joey Porter:
Originally drafted out of Colorado State Univ. in 1999 NFL Draft. Joey finished the 2008 campaign second in the league in sacks. For his career, Joey has 488tkls., 83sacks, and 12 interceptions. Porter is a 4x Pro Bowl and All-Pro selection(2002, 2004, 2005, 2008).
Charlie Anderson:
Drafted in the 6th rd. of the 2004 NFL Draft by Houston out of the Univ. of Mississippi. Anderson has recorded 105tkls and 5.5sacks in his career. Having only started 5 games for the Texans, Bill Parcells said the reason he signed him was that he liked his speed and athleticism and he would be given a chance to compete for a starting job. He has primarily played a back-up role and on STs, but he has shown flashes of that athleticism when he blocked a punt in the final game of 2008 against the Jets.
William Kershaw:
Kershaw was originally signed as UDFA by the KC Chiefs in the 2006. Kershaw has been well traveled in his brief NFL career: Chiefs(2006-2007), Philadelphia(2007), Houston(2007), Denver(2008), New Orleans(2008), Miami(2008). Kershaw primary role is on STs, but this is his bio when he was coming out of Maryland:
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/2006/draft/players/2937.html
J.D. Folsom:
Last pick by the Dolphins in the 2009 NFL Draft. Tony Pauline of SI.com had this to say about Folsom:
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/2006/draft/players/2937.html
Folsom has said that he will resume his pursuit of his vet degree when his Pro journey is concluded. IMHO that pursuit will start in early Sept., 2009.
Quentin Moses:
Quentin was picked in the 3rd rd. of the 2007 NFL Draft by the Oakland Raiders. When he was drafted, it was thought, that he would be a force in the league and would go on to have a very productive career. Well after being cut by two teams, he is teetering on the verge of being cut by the Dolphins. While at the University of Georgia, Moses racked up the awards:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quentin_Moses
Moses has not been given many oppurtunities with the Phins, but when he is in the game he seems to disappear. I really don't understand why he can not contribute at the Pro level. He has alot of atheltic ability that is probably why he has been given so many chances in the league, but he is skating on thin ice.
Cameron Wake:
I think everyone knows his story. I hope he can approximate the success he had in the CFL to his NFL experience.
Matt Roth:
Matt was drafted in the 2nd rd. of the 2005 NFL Draft. He has recorded 153tkls., and 12.5sacks in 3yrs with the Dolphins. He has been good at setting the edge while being moved to SOLB, but his short arms and lack of pass rush moves make him less than ideal when seeking pressure on the QB. But in his defense, the guy gives all-out effort and brings intensity on every down.
