2023 Official Roster Build Thread - The Initial 53 / Practice Squad

[powderblueboy]

The Mike Scifres pass to Mike Tolbert, out of punt formation, vs. the Broncos. It went for something like 35-40 yards.

As long as it wasn't Weddle (God bless him) throwing out of punting formations.

[powderblueboy]

The guy has some pretty desirable tools, but going to Tight End University *now* will be "too little, too late" unless he's done some other work over the offseason.

Even if the results weren't spectacular, you could tell that Chris Rumpf had worked hard to build strength and weight during his first NFL offseason. IMO, McKitty can't capitalize any further on his physical gifts without applying himself more than he's done up to now (so far as we know, anyway). Like you, I wish him well.

Technique and knowledge ..... it's not about building physical tools.
One imagines McKitty is strong enough and agile enough to get into position

Some guys never get it; but in my oppinion, McKitty cat took a step backwards last season.
I'll blame Lombardi and the staff for now.

[wu-dai clan]

The guy has some pretty desirable tools, but going to Tight End University *now* will be "too little, too late" unless he's done some other work over the offseason.

Even if the results weren't spectacular, you could tell that Chris Rumpf had worked hard to build strength and weight during his first NFL offseason. IMO, McKitty can't capitalize any further on his physical gifts without applying himself more than he's done up to now (so far as we know, anyway). Like you, I wish him well.

Can ya feed Rumpfy a few more steaks please ?

[21&500]

Technique and knowledge ..... it's not about building physical tools.
One imagines McKitty is strong enough and agile enough to get into position

Some guys never get it; but in my oppinion, McKitty cat took a step backwards last season.
I'll blame Lombardi and the staff for now.

Don't forget "mentality"
No is no shortage of NFL prospects with "physical tools"
More rare are those with "technique and knowledge"
But imho what seperates those who thrive (particularly as blockers) is the mentality, the Lo-Neal mentality.
so so rare. You can see it clearly with some TEs and Backs.
I'm not holding out hope on McKitty unless Moore can work a miracle.

[21&500]

Can ya feed Rumpfy a few more steaks please ?

I can host him to a well beat piece of chuck, salted and marinated in worchestshire and soy sauce.
air fryer for conveniconve.
Eats like a poor man's ribeye.

[dmac_bolt]

Based on the above post, I am now 100% convinced that you are being honest and sincere, and that your previous posts contained no passive-aggressive, contemptuous remarks.

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Bahahahahahhahahahhahahahahhha!!!!!!

I appreciate that, you’re the best. Lol … let’s laugh together!

[wu-dai clan]

I can host him to a well beat piece of chuck, salted and marinated in worchestshire and soy sauce.
air fryer for conveniconve.
Eats like a poor man's ribeye.

I'm there.
Make Chris fat.

[Ghost of Quacksaw]

Somebody out there thinks CB Tiawan Mullen, brother of Trayvon, is going to be a UDFA find for the Chargers. https://lastwordonsports.com/nfl/202...eles-chargers/

Interesting that-- according to the writer-- Ja'sir Taylor is the guy with whom he's most competing for time, essentially.

[Ghost of Quacksaw]

Don't forget "mentality"
No is no shortage of NFL prospects with "physical tools"
More rare are those with "technique and knowledge"
But imho what seperates those who thrive (particularly as blockers) is the mentality, the Lo-Neal mentality.
so so rare. You can see it clearly with some TEs and Backs.
I'm not holding out hope on McKitty unless Moore can work a miracle.

I've heard it said by guys who played the game that "love of contact" is what most often separates the men from the boys on the field. And, no doubt-- I *get* that making contact with Ray Lewis-type contact lovers would be no easy thing.

Pretty rare that a player who DOESN'T have that love of contact makes the Hall of Fame. Kellen Winslow and Deion Sanders serve as examples.

My impression is that-- unless a player *has* that love of contact, his *WILL* eventually gets beat out of him. Generally speaking, football isn't a game you can play successfully while trying to avoid contact. You have to find a way to relish it. You can see how it would appeal to the anti-social part of a guy's personality or wiring.

Over a period of several years (when I was writing), I asked at least five players some version of the following question:

Q: When you were in high school, you excelled in basketball, baseball and football. What led to football being the sport you chose?

Every single time, the answer was the same: "Are you kidding me?!? It was the opportunity to hit somebody in the face, and not get in trouble for it!!!"

[Topcat]

Interesting that-- according to the writer-- Ja'sir Taylor is the guy with whom he's most competing for time, essentially.

If Mullen can tackle better than Jasir, that's a plus...

[sonorajim]

I've heard it said by guys who played the game that "love of contact" is what most often separates the men from the boys on the field. And, no doubt-- I *get* that making contact with Ray Lewis-type contact lovers would be no easy thing.

Pretty rare that a player who DOESN'T have that love of contact makes the Hall of Fame. Kellen Winslow and Deion Sanders serve as examples.

My impression is that-- unless a player *has* that love of contact, his *WILL* eventually gets beat out of him. Generally speaking, football isn't a game you can play successfully while trying to avoid contact. You have to find a way to relish it. You can see how it would appeal to the anti-social part of a guy's personality or wiring.

Over a period of several years (when I was writing), I asked at least five players some version of the following question:

Q: When you were in high school, you excelled in basketball, baseball and football. What led to football being the sport you chose?

Every single time, the answer was the same: "Are you kidding me?!? It was the opportunity to hit somebody in the face, and not get in trouble for it!!!"

I believe most receivers would rather never get touched. TD every play.
QB- Nope.Keep your effin meat hooks off me.
OL-DL-Edge thrive on contact.
RB- over you or around you I'm coming through. Preferably around mostly.
TE- am I a blocker or a receiver?
LB - DB- pick, PD, forced fumble are high atop the list but you ain't going by me with that football.

[Lefty2SLO]

Interesting that-- according to the writer-- Ja'sir Taylor is the guy with whom he's most competing for time, essentially.

The writer also makes an interesting point about why Bryce Callahan (maybe) has not been brought back into the fold. Hard to rely on UDFA's until they've proven themselves, but I'll root for him . . . . . . . . . can never have enough GOOD defensive backs.