Day 4 UCFA Thoughts

[JeffGollin]

Agree. The big knock on Binns was lack of stamina, he wore down late in games. As a rotational defender and special teams contributor, he has a definite shot at a roster spot depending on who the Cardinals sign in FA. He's a guy who can make plays behind the line of scrimmage.

I think you look at Binns and Nash as one trick pony pass rush specialists who fill that one specific role. They don't have to play every down - or even a majority of defensive snaps.

 

[Cbus cardsfan]

I can't find if Donte Paige-Moss has signed with anyone. He has too much talent to not take a look. If head cases like Burfict can sign somewhere, I can't believe a team won't take a chance on DPM. Just using DPM means he should sign with the Cards.

 

[Southpaw]

What's a "UCFA"? I though it was "UDFA".

Under Compensated Free Agent

 

[Southpaw]

LaRon Byrd could be a keeper. Played for a lousy coach and staff 1st 3 years and had no QB who could look beyond the 1st read.

He has huge measurables. Could at least be a practice squad candidate.

 

[Cards Czar]

I can't find if Donte Paige-Moss has signed with anyone. He has too much talent to not take a look. If head cases like Burfict can sign somewhere, I can't believe a team won't take a chance on DPM. Just using DPM means he should sign with the Cards.

Me either. I have been searching and cannot find anything on Paige-Moss. Maybe he is still talking to teams about signing as a UDFA.

I hope we do take a look at him. What can it hurt.

 

[Cards Czar]

Found out that Donte Paige-Moss tore his ACL in the last game of 2011. Had it fixed and is waiting for it to heal.

 

[Cards Czar]

That Walker was signed to a two year deal seems to indicate they like what he does.

That was before the draft. If Walker gets out played by Sturdivant, Nash, Vassalo or Binns you can bet that walker would be let go.

Haggens has not resigned and Walker and Coleman can be easly replaced. Always happens to 2nd and 3rd string backups.

 

[joeshmo]

That Walker was signed to a two year deal seems to indicate they like what he does.

Not really. His two year deal was actually less then what they would have to of paid him in a RFA tender.

 

[WildBB]

Conrad Obi, DT, 6-3, 290, Colorado. Was a highly sought after recruit who started his career at DE and was moved inside to DT. He had a tremendous spring last year unseating the starter in front of him and has been working out at Competitive Edge Sports in Atlanta---and the way he's been getting after it, it reminds me of how hard David Carter was training last year. 2011 stats: 31 t, 2 3rd down stops. A project---and physically impressive one at that.

Blake DeChristopher, T, 6-5, 305, Virginia Tech. 2011: graded over 90%, averaged 10+ knockdown blocks a game, best in ACC. Won the ACC Jacobs Blocking Award give annually to the ACC's best offensive lineman. narrowly winning it over Zebrie Sanders. Watched him in a few games---have seen quite a lot of him anyway and have always liked him---very stout and strong on the edge---probably one of the top 5 RTs in college football the last two years. Plays with the same type of temperament that David DeCastro does. And plays on strength and technique. Might be best suited to play guard in the NFL---but this kid, imo, has an excellent chance to succeed.


Scott Wedige, C, 6-4, 300, Northern Illinois. Remington nominee, 2nd Team All-American., 2 time All-MAC-1st Team. Works out with Jeff Saturday and Ryan Diem. Interviews are great to watch---super smart and likable kid. Plays tough---plays full-bore and with excellent leverege---reminds me a little bit of Lyle Sendlein.

Broderick Binns, LB, 6-0, 258, Iowa. 2nd Team All Big 10. 2011 stats: 59 t, 12 tfl, 5 sacks, 8 pass breakups, 6 qb pressures. Runs a 4.62---if he was a little taller he could have been a 3-4th rounder.

Zach Nash, DE, 6-3, 252, Sacramento St. FCS 1st team All-American. 1st Team All-Big Sky. 2011: 15 tfl, 10.5 sacks, 3 ff, blocked a kick, finishes career at Sac. St. with 40.4 tfl and school record 29.5 sacks. This kid is quick and slippery---has a real nose for the ball. The question is, can he make the transition to OLB and the NFL. Having not taken an edge rusher in the draft, if Nash turns out to be a steal, wow, what a 4 days for the Cardinals! I like Binns too---they both have a good chance---

These guys could have a real shot here at making some noise.

How did Blanke DeChristopher last? What's the deal there?

 

[Crazy Canuck]

That was before the draft. If Walker gets out played by Sturdivant, Nash, Vassalo or Binns you can bet that walker would be let go.

Haggens has not resigned and Walker and Coleman can be easly replaced. Always happens to 2nd and 3rd string backups.

True. Walker is on the bubble. Keep in mind, that the Special Team's Coach also has a say in these matters.