Best UDFA according to Walter

[deanpet21]

Best Undrafted Free Agent Signing: Minnesota Vikings: OT Antonio Richardson
In watching Jadeveon Clowney over the past three seasons, the player who did the best against Clowney in one-on-one blocking was Richardson in their 2012 matchup. All game, Richardson had Clowney blocked - until late in the fourth quarter when Clowney beat Richardson for sack-fumble to stop a potential comeback win from Tennessee. Still, Richardson won the vast majority of reps against Clowney in that contest.

Richardson was one of the top left tackles in the SEC during the past few season. He came out after his junior year, despite the 2013 season not being as good as the 2012 season. Richardson's 2012 South Carolina game and that season overall caused many to project Richardson as a future first-rounder entering the 2013 season.

Sources have told WalterFootball.com that the reason why Richardson wasn't drafted was because teams flunked him medically. He is said to have a microfracture knee injury that caused a lot of teams to take him off their draft boards entirely. Some believe Richardson is going to need a year on injured reserve before he'll be ready to compete.

After going undrafted, Richardson signed with the Minnesota Vikings. He reminds me of Minnesota having Donald Penn on its roster before losing him to Tampa Bay because of veteran starters already in place. If Richardson returns to 100 percent health, I think he's going to be a huge steal for the Vikings.

Honorable mentions: St. Louis Rams cornerback Marcus Roberson, Indianapolis Colts cornerback Loucheiz Purifoy, Washington Redskins wide receiver Cody Hoffman, Seattle Seahawks safety Dion Bailey, San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker Morgan Breslin, San Francisco 49ers linebacker Shayne Skov, New Orleans Saints wide receiver Brandon Coleman and Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Anthony Johnson.

2013 Winner: Chase Thomas, Saints
2012 Winner: James Brown, Bears

 

[gkekoa]

Look at us getting a steal in the UDFA class...that never happens.

 

[skinsdad62]

we got a potential decent player

 

[deanpet21]

Another reason why Moss must go.

 

[Sharkinva]

Another reason why Moss must go.

MOss must go if he is outperformed. I never get why some people get it in their heads that a guy has to be replaced at all costs. If a guy can still help this team I want him on roster and I could care less if we have some one younger at his position. If that younger guy cant do what MOss can for this team then he doesnt deserve the roster spot.

 

[bworku]

MOss must go if he is outperformed. I never get why some people get it in their heads that a guy has to be replaced at all costs. If a guy can still help this team I want him on roster and I could care less if we have some one younger at his position. If that younger guy cant do what MOss can for this team then he doesnt deserve the roster spot.

I'm not sure that's always the case. Say you have someone that may take a year to completely get it, but you know he won't last on the practice squad. The Moss re-signing was purely for insurance. I'm not saying we should cut him at all costs, but I don't think it's as cut and dry as "Moss is better, he stays."

Maybe if you have the luxury to have an additional WR, but at what cost?

 

[deanpet21]

He shouldn't have been on the team last year. He drops balls and lost his deep speed. Robinson outplayed him last year. I am eager to see Hoffman in the pre season.

 

[Sharkinva]

I'm not sure that's always the case. Say you have someone that may take a year to completely get it, but you know he won't last on the practice squad. The Moss re-signing was purely for insurance. I'm not saying we should cut him at all costs, but I don't think it's as cut and dry as "Moss is better, he stays."

Maybe if you have the luxury to have an additional WR, but at what cost?

Flip side is you run into situations like Cutting Cooley to keep Paul. Bottom line is when you are talking about a depth player, some choices need to be made with the current year in mind as well.

 

[pumpkinhead33793]

Nope, it's Christian Jones. Talent wise he is a 2nd rounder. He just failed a drug test and many teams took him off their board. The fact that he is not even an honorable mention means that Walter didn't do his homework.

 

[Sharkinva]

He shouldn't have been on the team last year. He drops balls and lost his deep speed. Robinson outplayed him last year. I am eager to see Hoffman in the pre season.

IN what world did Robinson outperform Moss?? robinson is a one trick pony.. go deep is his only use.

 

[gkekoa]

Moss provides nothing. At best he is our #4 WR and he doesn't play STs. As a veteran, that provides no upside, he needs to be gone.

 

[Sharkinva]

Moss provides nothing. At best he is our #4 WR and he doesn't play STs. As a veteran, that provides no upside, he needs to be gone.

I think thats up to the coaches dude. I realize that all you guys have this phobia that once a guy gets past the age of 30, any stiff can replace him. But reality is that if Moss provides nothing then he will be cut, if the coaches decide to keep him it means he in the coaches eyes provides more than the guys we didnt keep.

 

[martinez]

hopefully its hoffman but my pick is bullough. hes got a wide open spot right next to cushing that we can win.

 

[deanpet21]

Shark don't even defend Moss this year after last years performance. He should be in the 1st round of cuts this year. No use for him. Plus he doesn't play special teams. People might say returner but he fumbles way too much. He had a nice career here but now he must go.

 

[skinsdad62]

Shark don't even defend Moss this year after last years performance. He should be in the 1st round of cuts this year. No use for him. Plus he doesn't play special teams. People might say returner but he fumbles way too much. He had a nice career here but now he must go.

i must being seeing things because i see that moss had a team leading 18 punt returns last season and a KO return . that isnt special teams ?

 

[deanpet21]

But he was bad at it. I just want him off our team. I know he has done it in the past.

 

[skinsdad62]

But he was bad at it. I just want him off our team. I know he has done it in the past.

bad scmad . the fact is he does play teams and he might be the full time guy if some guys cant get healthy

 

[gkekoa]

i must being seeing things because i see that moss had a team leading 18 punt returns last season and a KO return . that isnt special teams ?

There are better options on the team as KR/PR.

 

[Sportster 72]

He shouldn't have been on the team last year. He drops balls and lost his deep speed. Robinson outplayed him last year. I am eager to see Hoffman in the pre season.

I am not going to try to defend Moss because he didn't have a very good year but tell me where, when and how Robinson outperformed him. That is just silly.

 

[Sharkinva]

There are better options on the team as KR/PR.

tell me who these better options are and why they werent doing the work then??