Andrew Son Posted May 1, 2016 Posted May 1, 2016 Looks like we found our new UDFA to be obsessed about. I'm interested
Andrew Son Posted May 1, 2016 Posted May 1, 2016 Striker and Zimmer will make this roster. Striker has pass rush skills and is a plus athlete; he can also play special teams. Zimmer is a MONSTER. Built low to the ground, country-strong, and good lateral quickness. Not sure why he went undrafted. http://www.hogshaven.com/2016/4/8/11351530/washington-redskins-2016-draft-profiles-justin-zimmer-dl Interesting kid. Looks like a safety size wise but excels around the line of scrimmage. I see a bit of Tony Jefferson
sodbuster Posted May 1, 2016 Posted May 1, 2016 Eric Striker's speech to his family after he went Undrafted Aired live on ESPN and my house is ahem, a little dusty http://m.newsok.com/article/5495260 Yeah, this weekend is gonna burn in his belly for a long time. Let's see what he does with that fire. Only good can come of this.
GunnerBill Posted May 1, 2016 Posted May 1, 2016 The UB QB has a fair chance of being signed as camp fodder. Most teams have a 4th QB in camp and we have only 3 on the roster.
RyanC883 Posted May 1, 2016 Posted May 1, 2016 Interesting kid. Looks like a safety size wise but excels around the line of scrimmage. I see a bit of Tony Jefferson I love the Aaron Donald comparison. If he is 1/2 of Aaron Donald I'll take it If more than one, maybe two make the roster it's considered a surprise. I routinely get a kick out of the hype, however. The legend of Da'Rick Rogers, for example. Da'Rick was awesome, but he was a major head-case. These UDFA (Baby Gronk, Striker, and Zimmer) all have the talent and football IQ to make the roster. I wanted to look at De'Runnya Wilson. same here. Is he signed yet? I also haven't seen that Cash has been signed.
The Wiz Posted May 1, 2016 Posted May 1, 2016 I love the Aaron Donald comparison. If he is 1/2 of Aaron Donald I'll take it Da'Rick was awesome, but he was a major head-case. These UDFA (Baby Gronk, Striker, and Zimmer) all have the talent and football IQ to make the roster. same here. Is he signed yet? I also haven't seen that Cash has been signed. Cash signed by panthers.
Doc Posted May 1, 2016 Posted May 1, 2016 Cash signed by panthers. Wilson was signed by the Cheaters.
K-9 Posted May 1, 2016 Posted May 1, 2016 http://www.hogshaven.com/2016/4/8/11351530/washington-redskins-2016-draft-profiles-justin-zimmer-dl Those are impressive numbers. Athletically, he rates up there with some of the best DTs drafted over the years. GO BILLS!!!
YoloinOhio Posted May 1, 2016 Posted May 1, 2016 Anyone think Striker can play some Safety? Is he fast enough?
Doc Posted May 1, 2016 Posted May 1, 2016 Anyone think Striker can play some Safety? Is he fast enough? At a 4.8 40-yard, doubtful.
Beerball Posted May 1, 2016 Posted May 1, 2016 Anyone think Striker can play some Safety? Is he fast enough? Hybrid for sure. I do think that he will offer Rex the flexibility within his scheme that he loves. Gotta pull for the kid. Daughter is an OU grad and the passion he showed in the clip make him my new favorite.
BADOLBILZ Posted May 1, 2016 Posted May 1, 2016 Striker and Zimmer will make this roster. Striker has pass rush skills and is a plus athlete; he can also play special teams. Zimmer is a MONSTER. Built low to the ground, country-strong, and good lateral quickness. Not sure why he went undrafted. http://www.hogshaven.com/2016/4/8/11351530/washington-redskins-2016-draft-profiles-justin-zimmer-dl I agree.....the best crop of UDFA's they've had since Donahoe. And made possible by a lot of teams drafting, and subsequently reaching, for need. Striker is a lottery ticket.....especially for a team that likes to bring smaller players on the blitz.....he's pass rush ready. Wasn't it Whaley who scoffed at the problems Kouandjio had in pass blocking against Striker? Something like "there aren't any 210 pound pass rushers in the NFL so Cyrus should be fine". If you can't beat em'. And no way Zimmer should have gone undrafted in essentially 8 rounds. It was surprising to see as many teams drafting blatantly for immediate need as much as they did this year and that left a few more surprising UDFA's than there should have been based on talent. The DT class was so deep this year......and the league was already well stocked with monster DT's.......I wouldn't be surprised to see a lot of reaching for guard prospects in coming drafts. If the Bills can free up some money I'd really like to see them make a run at Jahri Evans for this season......not feeling the talent level of John Miller in this NFL.
billykaykay Posted May 1, 2016 Posted May 1, 2016 Not with stats like 18-25 (72%) in FGs. Does anyone know HOW he missed? Were there a few bad snaps? Were there a few misses from 55 yds? Obviously, his stats in a vacuum are not good.
BuffaninATL Posted May 1, 2016 Posted May 1, 2016 Just who just became the #1 fan favorite in Buffalo? How can you not want this -kid MAN to be successful? wow is all I can say. Rare is the speech or interview by a college kid or pro which is not riddled with boring cliches. I have to admit watching this did bring a tear to my eye. Hope he does well enough to stick w/ the Bills.
#34fan Posted May 1, 2016 Posted May 1, 2016 Krikey! -Why is it all about zee-Germans on this frickin' board?! We made up for not taking Herr Boeringer, by grabbing Herr Striker, and Herr Zimmer... Wienerscnitzel anyone?!!
BADOLBILZ Posted May 1, 2016 Posted May 1, 2016 John Millet starting is an issue... Especially with no quality RT next to him. I got criticized for bitching about the release of Urbik, but I think it will hurt if we start Miller. People expect Miller to play like a third rounder but he was a significant reach then, IMO. He was a fifth to sixth round kinda' talent and based on that and his struggles last year it's going to be a blessing if he somehow becomes a solid starter. I won't miss Urbik but he was a better talent entering the league than Miller, IMO, but age and cap number rightfully dictated his release. I'd be OK with the Bills RT options if they had Evans in there but I suspect Evans will probably go the Brandon Moore route and retire if he doesn't get a good contract offer. At a 4.8 40-yard, doubtful. That certainly crushed his draft stock so now he will have to earn it. I'm not breaking any news when I say that players with very slow 40 times for their position have become good and even great players.
eball Posted May 1, 2016 Posted May 1, 2016 I agree.....the best crop of UDFA's they've had since Donahoe. And made possible by a lot of teams drafting, and subsequently reaching, for need. Striker is a lottery ticket.....especially for a team that likes to bring smaller players on the blitz.....he's pass rush ready. Wasn't it Whaley who scoffed at the problems Kouandjio had in pass blocking against Striker? Something like "there aren't any 210 pound pass rushers in the NFL so Cyrus should be fine". If you can't beat em'. And no way Zimmer should have gone undrafted in essentially 8 rounds. It was surprising to see as many teams drafting blatantly for immediate need as much as they did this year and that left a few more surprising UDFA's than there should have been based on talent. The DT class was so deep this year......and the league was already well stocked with monster DT's.......I wouldn't be surprised to see a lot of reaching for guard prospects in coming drafts. If the Bills can free up some money I'd really like to see them make a run at Jahri Evans for this season......not feeling the talent level of John Miller in this NFL. Nice post, #BADOL...see, you really can share opinions and knowledge without making everyone else out to be a dummy.
Doc Posted May 1, 2016 Posted May 1, 2016 People expect Miller to play like a third rounder but he was a significant reach then, IMO. He was a fifth to sixth round kinda' talent and based on that and his struggles last year it's going to be a blessing if he somehow becomes a solid starter. I won't miss Urbik but he was a better talent entering the league than Miller, IMO, but age and cap number rightfully dictated his release. I'd be OK with the Bills RT options if they had Evans in there but I suspect Evans will probably go the Brandon Moore route and retire if he doesn't get a good contract offer. That certainly crushed his draft stock so now he will have to earn it. I'm not breaking any news when I say that players with very slow 40 times for their position have become good and even great players. I'll give Miller a pass again because he was playing next to an inexperienced RT in Henderson who was also battling illness, and then a guy who joined the team 1/3 of the way into the season. And again didn't get coaching from Kromer until after game 6. As for 40-time, yes, some players have game speed. I'm hoping he's one of them.
Ed_Formerly_of_Roch Posted May 1, 2016 Posted May 1, 2016 You're right, he didn't make All Pro his rookie season. Complete bust, Whaley needs to be fired for not drafting 7 All Pro's every year. John Millet starting is an issue... Especially with no quality RT next to him.I got criticized for bitching about the release of Urbik, but I think it will hurt if we start Miller.
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