Flowers4Heisman

Here's the other wildcard. If we have a great defense, we can win a lot of games. We hadn't had that in a long time or so it seems to me.

Hats off to you guys for keeping the faith.

2 hours ago, MDBull20 said:

As I look at the schedule a few games have me worried (@HOU, playing in Philly in Nov. and obviously UCF), but no game has me legitimately scared. The WR group is arguably the most talented we have had. I trust the coaches to pick the best QB for the job whether it's Barnett, Chris O, or Kean. The HBs: Mack Attack 2.0? and Cronkite. As stated above the O-Line is always important but I believe in the guys we have. I think the defense will be the X-Factor, many important players leaving, but everyone knows how good a defensive coach CCS is and the team is still very talented. I am very optimistic for this season.

If we have an accurate QB (who's not laid out flat on his back), we can be pretty dangerous. We've never had more than one go-to receiver who will catch clutch balls for us. This year is going to be different.

RBs? I'll wait and see... Mack made his own yards. The O-line, let's see how that goes.

In your Green N Gold heart, do you foresee a better year or a worse year than last year? I guess the measuring stick is winning the AAC. Making a bowl would be expected --worse would be going to St. Pete, I guess.

I think this staff is trying to change the offense to their style (pocket passer).

10 minutes ago, hm101 said:

I wonder who reached out to who

   We have a bag man now -with lots and lots of coupons and buy-1-get-1-free deals.

1 hour ago, Brad said:

"repeated violations of team rules" - I guess that the modest gamble....

Probably for not studying. We'll tutor the hell out of him!

Regarding the QB position (sorry to change the subject), I think it's going to come down to our O-line. If there's protection, the new guy might have a real shot at starting. But if the O-line is porous like in past years, we are going to need a mobile Q --who can run for his life or otherwise.

I think the staff wants to play traditional football at USF (pocket passer), but can they make the O-line do what no other staff has been able to do?

1st play: run up the middle for 1 yard gain.

2nd play: run up the middle for 3 yard loss.

3rd and long: What are you going to do?

I bet nothing changes. Haven't people been gambling all this time?

I say QF will be in the NFL for at least the next 3 years. Don't know the position(s). Don't know the team(s).

But I know the man knows football.

Free Mike Tyson!

His bio didn't list it, so I don't know. How are his tutoring skills?

He will know the HB dive by heart.

Another QB, that's great. It's a long season.

Wait... Before I throw down my cash, is this the ucf version or the Alabama version? 

They have it on their stadium... I'm embarrassed for their fans and I don't even like them.

Bravo, Frost!

I want us to go to a Jan. 1st bowl and win, so we can have our own National Championship banner!

But for the parade, let's have it Fowler Avenue!

https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2017/4/28/15227862/undrafted-free-agents-nfl-draft-how-it-works

As soon as Mr. Irrelevant’s name gets called on Saturday afternoon, NFL teams will move quickly to sign undrafted free agents (UDFAs), the players who didn’t make the cut in the draft but will get a chance to make an impact in training camp.

There are no limits as to how many UDFAs teams can sign — they only have to stick to the 90-man offseason roster size.

Once UDFAs are brought into the fold, they’re treated like any other player, going through the offseason program and training camp and being subjected to roster cuts like everyone else.

UDFAs are subject to the same rookie wage scale that impacts draft picks, so naturally, players who don’t get drafted will have among the smallest contracts in the league. Currently, Spotrac estimates the 2018 UDFA salary to be $570,000.

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Drafted players
DT Deadrin Senat (third round, Falcons

WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling (fifth round, Packers)

Signed as undrafted free agents
QB Quinton Flowers, Bengals
CB Deatrick Nichols, Cardinals
DE Mike Love, Bills
DT Bruce Hector, Eagles

Invited to rookie mini-camp
RB D'Ernest Johnson, Saints
P Jonathan Hernandez, Saints
S Devin Abraham, Raiders
OL Jeremi Hall, Bears
LB Auggie Sanchez, Giants
RB Darius Tice, Jaguars

http://www.tampabay.com/sports/usf-bulls/2018/04/30/eight-bulls-earn-nfl-opportunities-do-we-hear-9/

 

What's the difference between an undrafted free agent and a rookie minicamp tryout?

"The main difference is if you're an undrafted free agent, you sign your contract immediately," the agent said. "If you're getting invited for a tryout, you're not signing a contract. You're basically going out there with a two- or thee-day tryout and then they decide out of this pool of 15 or 20 guys they brought in, 'OK, we're going to sign this one or that one.' Then at that point, (tryout players) sign their contract as an undrafted free agent."

During rookie minicamps, teams provide players with food, lodging and a nominal per diem. Even during training camp, players receive relatively modest compensation: $1,075 per week for every rookie and $1,900 per week for every veteran.

The key for every NFL player is to earn a spot on the 53-man roster, because they are only paid their salary during the regular season. For every week a player is on the roster, he receives 1/17th of his salary ($27,352 for a player on a minimum contract).

"Teams want to bring the best players in and they put a priority on the guys that are more coveted. So they give them some signing bonus to entice them to sign with them," the agent said. "But as an agent, my advice is always seek the opportunity, not the short-term money. If a team is going to pay you $5,000 but you have a great chance to make a roster versus $20,000 and they've already got plenty of guys at that spot, you're not looking to make your money there."

http://www.nj.com/giants/index.ssf/2017/04/whats_the_difference_between_an_undrafted_free_age.html

If your girlfriend dates another dude, she ain't your girlfriend anymore...

He's going to be a duck. I'm removing him from my memory. Buh-bye!

I thought we were a running team... As in, we don't need no more QBs: Just hand it off, man!   

Weren't people worried when it was rumored that he was going to interview for another gig (Arizona was it)?

He's done a good job, I feel.

Hey, I checked this morning and the replay is available. I've not seen it yet.

Football fix in April. Sweet!

Did anyone see this thread title and thought, "Great... What did he do now?" "And what about using caps on his title? Let's have some respect here."

We are all Bulls here!