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DeAndre Brown and Noel Devine?

Discussion in 'Football: NFL, College, High School' started by TheGreat, Apr 30, 2011.

  1. TheGreat

    TheGreat Member

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    What the heck?

    They didn't get drafted???

    Brown was a stud freshman year until he broke his leg the last game, so sad to see.

    Devine had an awesome career and was a can't miss prospect until his injuries as well.

    Do these 2 athletes get a chance on an NFL roster????
     
  2. plates300

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    only when the lockout is lifted and undrafted/free agents can then sign with any team. sucks to be either of them.
     
  3. moestavern19

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    Noel Devine is so small, I don't see anybody investing much in him. He's got a lot of speed, but I don't see him being a guy who gets more than a few carries a game. He's more of a novelty player IMO, a luxury player that a team like the Eagles could throw into their wildcat package every once in a while.
     
  4. Mr. Clutch

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    Arian Foster was undrafted.

    Just sayin'.
     
  5. TheGreat

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    I can see him being a Sproles type player.

    How about DeAndre Brown?

    He's 6'6" and was one of the best prospects.

    What ever happened to him???

    Hopefully he signs somewhere soon!
     
  6. Ziggy

    Ziggy QUEEN ANON

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    Sproles is big and strong though. And can catch. Devine is like Holiday or Wolfe. He has great vision but he isn't breaking any tackles.
     
  7. gucci888

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    Sproles is 5'6" 190lbs, not big at all for a NFL back. Devine is 2 inches taller but about 10lbs lighter. But I agree that Devine is more of a complimentary back like Sproles was with LT.
     
  8. TheGreat

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    Add in Terrence Tolliver, 6'4" WR out of LSU.

    How do these teams not take a chance on Tolliver, wow!
     
  9. Ziggy

    Ziggy QUEEN ANON

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    Sproles is short, but he is way bigger than you'd think. And he can catch.
     
  10. gucci888

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    Sproles definitely plays bigger than he is but I wouldn't put him in the same category as a MJD whose weight/strength completely make up for the lack of height. Pound for pound, Sproles is a heck of a player, especially considering him special teams and receiving ability. Unfortunately his size is what held him back from being an every-down RB.
     

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