Is Tony Lippett eligible for the PS?

[miamirw]

Based on Adam Gase's description of AJ Hendy's performance in camp and the games (coaches are constantly saying "who is that guy?" and he had a pretty good game), and the fact that Lippett doesn't appear ready to assume a key role (understandable given he's only played DB for two years now), it might make sense to put Lippett on the PS, let him learn for another year. The question is, did he play too many games last year to qualify? If AJ Hendy can keep his level of play ("constantly getting a hand on the ball") maybe he can fill the role they had envisioned for Lippett this year. :crazy:

 

[NBP81]

Based on Adam Gase's description of AJ Hendy's performance in camp and the games (coaches are constantly saying "who is that guy?" and he had a pretty good game), and the fact that Lippett doesn't appear ready to assume a key role (understandable given he's only played DB for two years now), it might make sense to put Lippett on the PS, let him learn for another year. The question is, did he play too many games last year to qualify? If AJ Hendy can keep his level of play ("constantly getting a hand on the ball") maybe he can fill the role they had envisioned for Lippett this year. :crazy:

Even if he was, its not an option unless you're willing to lose him for nothing in return... he wont last 5 minutes without being scooped up...

 

[j-off-her-doll]

Based on Adam Gase's description of AJ Hendy's performance in camp and the games (coaches are constantly saying "who is that guy?" and he had a pretty good game), and the fact that Lippett doesn't appear ready to assume a key role (understandable given he's only played DB for two years now), it might make sense to put Lippett on the PS, let him learn for another year. The question is, did he play too many games last year to qualify? If AJ Hendy can keep his level of play ("constantly getting a hand on the ball") maybe he can fill the role they had envisioned for Lippett this year. :crazy:

Maybe I missed some plays, but I only saw Hendy at S. But, if Hendy keeps this level of play, there's no way I risk him on the practice squad. Hendy has one of the highest ceilings on the team. He just never looked that great at Maryland, but he looked great on Friday, and reports remain positive. He had the second highest SPARQ of any S in the 2016 class (to Justin Simmons).

NE also has a relatively unknown rookie S with elite physical tools in Grugier-Hill, and he played well against New Orleans.

I don't know the PS rule, but I would start giving Pitts looks with the 1's over Lippett.

 

[uk_dolfan]

He will be on the 53, we aren't exactly overflowing with CB depth

 

[AL R]

Assuming this is current rule-


Not all players are eligible for a team's practice squad. Eligibility is limited to players who were on an active roster for fewer than six games, or were on the 45-man active gameday roster for fewer than nine games. Plenty of practice squad spots will go to rookies who are still adjusting to the speed and skill of the NFL, but players with limited gameday experience or previous time on the practice squad to start their career are usually eligible, too.

A player is allowed on the practice squad for up to two years, with one year counting as six weeks in a season. A third year on the practice squad is only allowed if the team keeps 53 players on the active-inactive list at all times.

http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2015/9/5/9168523/nfl-practice-squad-players-eligibility-salary

So based on this dont think it is even an option.

http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/L/LippTo00.htm

 

[ChambersWI]

Maybe I missed some plays, but I only saw Hendy at S. But, if Hendy keeps this level of play, there's no way I risk him on the practice squad. Hendy has one of the highest ceilings on the team. He just never looked that great at Maryland, but he looked great on Friday, and reports remain positive. He had the second highest SPARQ of any S in the 2016 class (to Justin Simmons).

NE also has a relatively unknown rookie S with elite physical tools in Grugier-Hill, and he played well against New Orleans.

I don't know the PS rule, but I would start giving Pitts looks with the 1's over Lippett.

to be fair, very few players ever looked good under Randy Edsall at Maryland especially after the move to the Big 10.

 

[j-off-her-doll]

to be fair, very few players ever looked good under Randy Edsall at Maryland especially after the move to the Big 10.

Great point! Sean Davis was underrated by most for this reason, imo. He seems to be starting well in Pittsburgh, but he made a lot more plays than Hendy in Maryland. Hendy has been around the ball a lot for Miami, and this is the type of guy who can surprise - not as productive as his athleticism would indicate, but coming from a struggling program.

 

[ChambersWI]

Great point! Sean Davis was underrated by most for this reason, imo. He seems to be starting well in Pittsburgh, but he made a lot more plays than Hendy in Maryland. Hendy has been around the ball a lot for Miami, and this is the type of guy who can surprise - not as productive as his athleticism would indicate, but coming from a struggling program.

not to constantly bring up Michigan, but I'll use them as an example of what good coaching can do. Harbaugh's staff made Jake Rudock draftable. They made Jehu Chesson and Armara Darboh into very draftable WRs. They made Chris Wormley into a probable first round pick.