Mark Herzlich And Derrick Locke Lead Complete List Of Undrafted Rookie Free Agents
Unlike most years, undrafted free agents are still, well, free agents. The link above takes you to the list of 2011 undrafted players. Until the lockout is resolved, no one can sign, and some suggest that these guys may look at the CFL, UFL, and Arena League as serious options depending on how long this drags out. Still, the lockout won't stop us from speculating. I have seen some comments here and there about who to go after, so I thought there was some interest in a thread dedicated for this purpose.
Some names I wouldn't mind seeing in Houston: All-American P Chas Henry (Florida), WR Dane Sanzenbacher (Ohio State), FS Deunta Williams (North Carolina), NT Ian Williams (Notre Dame), LB Mark Herzlich (Boston College), QB Pat Devlin (Delaware), and C/G Zane Taylor (Utah).
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He went to one of the ten best engineering schools in the country for a reason
So I think he would
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
by The Night Owl on May 2, 2011 11:35 AM CDT up reply actions
Drill Sarge
came in with him in one of the late rounds threads I think
"////let it pan out before you kick da plan out\"
-mitmil22
by theSpaceCityKid on May 2, 2011 1:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Honestly
With those measurables I’d expect him to be much more dominant against what looks like Texas HS Football competition. Too many times he just stood straight up and tried to manhandle a lineman. That would not fly in the pros. But yeah, he’s definitely a work out warrior and would be a highly sought after commodity in Houston’s Oil and Gas Industry if he gets cut.
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Herzlich
Character and smart. Remember, after the 08 season, he had a high 1st round grade. If he can get his speed back, he’s a crazy steal.
Hell, yeah
I think he’d be getting a bunch of calls once free agency opens up
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
by The Night Owl on May 2, 2011 11:36 AM CDT up reply actions
I'd like for them to grab Herzlich
More ILB depth please
I am Sancho
by HoustonTransplant on May 2, 2011 11:21 PM CDT up reply actions
I say Joe lefeged
Herzlich is a great story, but I don’t see him ever being the same, and personally would rather have a veteran who played 3-4 ILB than a rookie with health issues as my backup to a guy with and Achilles injury and a guy who may or may not exceed at a new position
Lefeged would be a ST ace and could eventually play some at safety
by AllenOU on May 2, 2011 10:38 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
For a rookie FA contract
It’s not a risk at all to take Herzlich and bet on him.
"Lord, beer me strength."
And for a former cancer patient, Houston is the best place to come to
Herzlich would be a great fit in Houston
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
by The Night Owl on May 2, 2011 11:38 AM CDT up reply actions
Chas Henry should be getting a call from the Texans soon after free agency opens up
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
I'm hoping the labor issues just makes Turk turn in his retirement papers
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
by The Night Owl on May 3, 2011 1:15 AM CDT up reply actions
I am so on board with Sumner from CSoM
Also, Deunta Williams and Deadndre McDaniel at safety. Ian Williams at NT. Herzlich for ILB. Kendrick Burney looks great at the Senior Bowl as well.
Kris O’Dowd to try out at center. Henry Hynoski at fullback.
Terrence Tolliver, Ricardo Lockett, Deandre Brown at receiver.
And if they desperately wanted a TE, Weslye Saunders. Weak character, lots of talent.
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CHAS!!!!!
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We could have a UDFA "draft" better than some teams real thing!
Sumner/ Ian Williams
Deunta WIlliams/ D. McDaniel
Kendrick Burney
Chas Henry
Tolliver
"////let it pan out before you kick da plan out\\\\"
-mitmil22
You forgot Herzlich
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
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by The Night Owl on May 3, 2011 1:14 AM CDT up reply actions
Didn't need Herzlich.
Great guy, great story, we have enough LB. Every position above addressed immediate need. Herzlich doesn’t.
You're not wrong, Walter. You're just an @sshole.
ILB Depth is necessary, which he would be
We found that out the hard way last season
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by The Night Owl on May 3, 2011 12:49 PM CDT up reply actions
no doubt
sprinkle a lil Herzlich in there, its ok
"////let it pan out before you kick da plan out\"
-mitmil22
by theSpaceCityKid on May 3, 2011 1:01 PM CDT up reply actions
Terrance Tolliver
I think the kid from Hempstead, Texas might be a good fit. The kid went to a big time school in LSU and improved to a good reciever by the time his senior year rolled around. I think he has a chance because he is a homestate kid.
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by Patrick D. Starr on May 2, 2011 1:22 PM CDT reply actions
big receiver
I go to LSU, so might be guilty of being a lil bias, but Tolliver is a big receiver with great athleticism. Ppl will look at his stats and be concerned with his consistency. Terrance didn’t have a qb his last two years here. He was anointed to the next big WR for the tigers post d-byrd and brand lafell, but Jordan Jefferson ruined his career.
When Lee or jefferson were able to get him the ball he got the job done. if you wanted to look at highlights or stats to measure his potential. Look at his performance in the Cotton bowl (2011), Florida game (2010),and then look back at his freshman and sophomore years.
Trust Me
You want Sanzenbacher…..he is better than both David Anderson and Kevin Walter and his work ethic will allow him to outperform Jacoby…..kid is tough as they come, sure handed, and has a knack for big plays….would have been a mid-round pick if not for 2 concussions in 2008
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But when is the last time a Ohio State offensive player panned out?
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
by The Night Owl on May 3, 2011 1:20 AM CDT up reply actions
I forgot about Jake Kirkpatrick
Dude would be a nice back-up center to groom
"Lord, beer me strength."
IAN WILLIAMS!!!
We need a true NT badly. At 6’1 320, Williams is exactly that.
You're not wrong, Walter. You're just an @sshole.
Look at Blaine Sumner
Link to YouTube video above on first post
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
by The Night Owl on May 3, 2011 12:50 PM CDT up reply actions
other undrafted free agents
Mark Herzlich the lb from BC would be a great addition. Obviously, he has this great football story that is inspirational. But this guy has heart. and he has proven that he is on the road to recovery.
the qb from delaware, Pat Devlin, would be a great signing too. he broke most of schaub’s high school records in the state of the pennsylvania. he transferred to delaware bc he wanted to play and not sit behind Daryl Clark. just think he could be a good project sitting behind Schaub. plus the last qb to come out of delaware is kinda alright.
Mark Scheichl
From the same team Blaine Sumner is on. He set a Division II record with 46 sacks over 3 years I believe. His measurables are off the charts and all he wants is a chance!
I want him over Blaine Sumner honestly. But I think the chances are good that we get one of these guys with Kubiaks ties to all things Colorado. Although, I know Jacksonville had Scheichl in for workouts as well….
by YohannDookeyblue on May 6, 2011 2:37 PM CDT reply actions
i like Mark Scheichl also...already had my UFA radar on him
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