The Practice Squad Signing Thread

[Lesson]

From various people on Twitter:

Sports Agent ‏@andysimms
Clients Selvish Capers (Giants), Tim Barnes (Rams) and Nathan Palmer (49ers) have signed practice squad contracts today.

Aaron Wilson ‏@RavensInsider
Rams sign rookie tight end Cory Harkey (UCLA) to practice squad, per a league source.

Adam Caplan ‏@caplannfl
Former #Jets RB Terrance Ganaway says he's headed to St. Louis, according to his twitter acct.

So a recap of reported PS signings, Tim Barnes(C), Cory Harkey(TE), Terrance Ganaway(RB).

Edit: Do not know if Ganaway was claimed on waivers or not.

 

[bluecoconuts]

I dunno why we would claim him, it's not like we're keeping 4 RB?

I figured Aaron Brown and Nick Johnson would both be PS guys too, I guess we'll see.

 

[libertadrocks]

I dunno why we would claim him, it's not like we're keeping 4 RB?

I figured Aaron Brown and Nick Johnson would both be PS guys too, I guess we'll see.

Agreed. I didnt think he'd clear waivers and the Jets reportedly want him on the PS.

They were using him as a short yardage back and FB.

Kinda surprised by the lack of claims we are hearing about us issuing.

 

[Warner4Prez]

Capers? Woohoo! I got one!

 

[-X-]

 

[Lesson]

Chase Reynolds and Nick Johnson have been added to the PS per JT.

 

[Lesson]

Mason Brodine(DE) and Aaron Brown(LB) have been added per JT:

http://www.stltoday.com/sports/football ... f6878.html

 

[rickrawk]

Thanks a lot, X.
That dude creeps me out.

GO RAMS!!!!

 

[-X-]

Thanks a lot, X.
That dude creeps me out.

GO RAMS!!!!

 

[Lesson]

Jim Thomas ‏@jthom1
Rams sign offensive guard Brandon Washington, a 6th-round pick by Eagles last April, to their practice squad.

 

[libertadrocks]

One spot left on the PS

Here's a BleacherReport analysis of the pick when the Eagles selected. Take it for what you will:

Brandon Washington is one of the most versatile offensive linemen in the draft, having played almost every position on the line at Miami except center.

Washington worked extremely hard to get himself an opportunity at Miami, and he made good on his chance, starting every game in the last two seasons for the Hurricanes. He played both guard and tackle during that time, although he will likely move inside to guard full time in the NFL.

Even though Washington had to spend additional time getting his grades in order, his football IQ is top notch (which could be why he was able to seamlessly move from position to position). Further proof of Washington's mental fortitude is proven in the fact that he only committed eight penalties in almost 2,000 career snaps at Miami.

Frank Cooney of the Sports Xchange sees Washington this way:

He has improved each year and is a brutal blocker on runs, but still needs work to recognize variables presented by various alignments and pass-rush techniques.

Washington saw a fair amount of talent on the defensive line in the ACC, but perhaps nothing (besides Quinton Coples) that might have thoroughly prepared him for immediate success in the NFL. However, scouts may see a lot of Orlando Franklin (a fellow Miami alum who played in Denver last season) in Washington, which bodes well for his ability to grow into a starter.

Pick Analysis

Washington isn't ready to step in and start for the Philadelphia Eagles, but he's got terrific potential to get there eventually. The Miami product is a hard worker who demonstrated above-average versatility and a good football IQ in college. In other words, he's got the tools necessary to improve with experience and time, and he gives the Eagles good depth along the line in the meantime.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...video-highlights-scouting-report-and-analysis

 

[Memento]

One spot left on the PS

Here's a BleacherReport analysis of the pick when the Eagles selected. Take it for what you will:

Brandon Washington is one of the most versatile offensive linemen in the draft, having played almost every position on the line at Miami except center.

Washington worked extremely hard to get himself an opportunity at Miami, and he made good on his chance, starting every game in the last two seasons for the Hurricanes. He played both guard and tackle during that time, although he will likely move inside to guard full time in the NFL.

Even though Washington had to spend additional time getting his grades in order, his football IQ is top notch (which could be why he was able to seamlessly move from position to position). Further proof of Washington's mental fortitude is proven in the fact that he only committed eight penalties in almost 2,000 career snaps at Miami.

Frank Cooney of the Sports Xchange sees Washington this way:

He has improved each year and is a brutal blocker on runs, but still needs work to recognize variables presented by various alignments and pass-rush techniques.

Washington saw a fair amount of talent on the defensive line in the ACC, but perhaps nothing (besides Quinton Coples) that might have thoroughly prepared him for immediate success in the NFL. However, scouts may see a lot of Orlando Franklin (a fellow Miami alum who played in Denver last season) in Washington, which bodes well for his ability to grow into a starter.

Pick Analysis

Washington isn't ready to step in and start for the Philadelphia Eagles, but he's got terrific potential to get there eventually. The Miami product is a hard worker who demonstrated above-average versatility and a good football IQ in college. In other words, he's got the tools necessary to improve with experience and time, and he gives the Eagles good depth along the line in the meantime.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...video-highlights-scouting-report-and-analysis

I'm definitely loving this pickup. He has a ton of natural talent, and he's a very hard worker when it comes to football. Those two things will take you very far, especially if you commit as few penalties as he did. He's versatile enough to stick as a backup and eventually start when he learns the technical aspects. And since we have one of the best o-line coaches in the league, who specifically specializes in technical issues...well, great times await.