Utes in the NFL

[UtahMan3G]

Here is the updated list as of: 12/2/2015

Name - Team - Position - Contract - Free Agent Year - Years Played

Utah (25):
Steve Smith - Baltimore - WR - 3 yrs/11M - 2017- 14 yrs
Alex Smith - Kansas City - QB - 4 yrs/68M - 2019 - 10 yrs
Paul Soliai - Atlanta - DL - 5 yrs/33M - 2019 - 8 yrs
Eric Weddle - San Diego - S - 5 yrs/40M - 2016 - 8 yrs
Paul Kruger - Cleveland - LB - 5 yrs/41M - 2018 - 6 yrs
Brice McCain - Miami - CB - 2 yrs/5.5M - 2017 - 6 yrs
Sean Smith - Kansas City - CB - 3 yrs/16.5M - 2016 - 6 yrs
(http://www.nfl.com/player/zanebeadles/496980/profile)Zane Beadles - Jacksonville - OL - 5 yrs/30M - 2019 - 5 yrs
(http://www.nfl.com/player/koamisi/496820/profile)Koa Misi - Miami - LB - 5 yrs/17.63M - 2018 - 5 yrs
Sealver Siliga - New England - DL - 1 yr/660k - 2016 - 4 yrs
Matt Asiata - Minnesota - RB - 1 yr/TBD - 2016 - 3 yrs
Tony Bergstrom - Oakland - OL - 4 yrs/2.58M - 2016 - 3 yrs
Derrick Shelby - Miami - DL - 1 yr/2.4M - 2016 - 3 yrs
Sam Brenner - Denver - OL - TBD - 2 yrs
Star Lotulelei - Carolina - DL - 4 yrs/9.6M - 2017 - 2 yrs
*Anthony Denham - Houston - TE - 3 yrs/1.53M - 2017 - 1 yr
Keith McGill - Oakland - CB - 4 yrs/2.67M - 2018 - 1 yr
Trevor Reilly - NYJ - LB - 4 yrs/2.28M - 2018 - 1 yr
*Tenny Palepoi - San Diego - DL - 3 yrs/1.53M - 2017 - 1 yr
*Dres Anderson - San Francisco - WR - 3 yrs/1.6M - 2018 - R
#Brian Blechen - Carolina - LB - TBD - R
Kaelin Clay - Baltimore - WR - TBD - R
Nate Orchard - Cleveland - LB - 4 yrs/4.5M - 2019 - R
Jeremiah Poutasi - Tennessee - OL - TBD - R
Eric Rowe - Philadelphia - CB - 4 yrs/4.9M - 2019 - R

10 Offense - 1 QB, 1 RB, 3 WR, 4 OL, 1 TE
15 Defense - 5 LB, 5 DL, 4 CB, 1 S

Other local universities with players in the NFL:

BYU "Long Snapper U" (11):
John Denney - Miami - LS - 3 yrs/3.47M - 2017 - 10 yrs
@Dennis Pitta - Baltimore - TE - 5 yrs/32M - 2020 - 5 yrs
Dallas Reynolds - NYG - OL - 1 yr/700k - 2016 - 4 yrs
Ziggy Ansah - Detroit - DL - 4 yrs/18.6M - 2018 - 2 yrs
Kyle Van Noy - Detroit - LB - 4 yrs/5.10M - 2018 - 1 yr
Daniel Sorenson - Kansas City - S - 2 yrs/930k - 2016 - 1 yr
Uani (Devin) Unga - NYG - LB - 3 yrs/1.6M - 2018 - 1 yr
#Robertson Daniel - Green Bay - CB - TBD - R
Alani Fua - Arizona - LB - 3 yrs/1.6M - 2018 - R
#Paul Lasike - Chicago - RB - TBD - R
De'Ondre Wesley - Baltimore - OL - TBD - R

4 Offense - 1 TE, 1 RB, 2 OL
6 Defense - 3 LB, 1 DL, 1 S, 1 CB
1 Special Teams - 1 LS

Utah State (11):
Donald Penn - Oakland - OL - 2 yrs/9.6M - 2016 - 10 yrs
Robert Turbin - Dallas - RB - TBD - 4 yrs
Bobby Wagner - Seattle - LB - 4 yrs/4.31M - 2016 - 3 yrs
*Will Davis - Baltimore - CB - 4 yrs/2.7M - 2017 - 2 yrs
Chuck Jacobs - Baltimore - WR - TBD - 2 yrs
#DJ Tialavea - Atlanta - TE - TBD - 2 yrs
Kerwynn Williams - Arizona - RB - TBD - 2 yrs
Mo Alexander - St Louis - S - 4 yrs/2.68M - 2018 - 1 yr
#Tay Glover-Wright - Indianapolis - CB - TBD - 1 yr
Nevin Lawson - Detroit - CB - 4 yrs/2.52M - 2018 - 1 yr
Zach Vigil - Miami - LB - 3 yrs/1.6M - 2018 - R

5 Offense - 1 OL, 2 RB, 1 WR, 1 TE
6 Defense - 3 CB, 2 LB, 1 S

Southern Utah (1):
#Brad Sorenson - San Diego - QB - TBD - 2

1 Offense - 1 QB

* Injured Reserve
@ Physically Unable to Perform
# Practice Squad

[UtahMan3G]

Two suggestions:

(1) This moves to the professional sports category

and

(2) It gets the sticky treatment to stay at the top and is updated as needed. (like the recruiting thread here in the Utah football category)

I don't know how either of those things happen though.

Not sure how to re-categorize. Maybe I'll cut and paste to a new thread in the appropriate category. Thanks!

[LA Ute]

Not sure how to re-categorize. Maybe I'll cut and paste to a new thread in the appropriate category. Thanks!

No worries, we'll move it for you.

[Tacoma Ute]

I believe Shaky Smithson is still with Green Bay but on IR.

[Jarid in Cedar]

I believe Shaky Smithson is still with Green Bay but on IR.

This is correct

[UtahMan3G]

I believe Shaky Smithson is still with Green Bay but on IR.

This from the Milwaukee Wisconsin Journal Sentinel in Sep. 2012. Couldn't find if he was picked up later in the season.


"On Thursday, the Packers waived wide receiver Shaky Smithson off injured reserve with an injury settlement."

It looks like he worked out for the Raiders in October 2012. (http://www.sbreport.net/raider_news/008/9970.html)

[Tacoma Ute]

This from the Milwaukee Wisconsin Journal Sentinel in Sep. 2012. Couldn't find if he was picked up later in the season.


"On Thursday, the Packers waived wide receiver Shaky Smithson off injured reserve with an injury settlement."






Oh, I hadn't heard. I'm afraid that's probably it for him then.

[Mormon Red Death]

Is Chris kemoeatu not with the Steelers anymore?

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[UtahMan3G]

Is Chris kemoeatu not with the Steelers anymore?

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Cut by Pittsburgh in March 2012. Shortly after, his agent said a few teams were interested. Wasn't signed in 2012 season, currently unsigned FA.

[UtahMan3G]

It looks like Paul Kruger is definitely done in Baltimore, and is getting serious looks from the Browns and Colts.

per ESPN (http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/9030980/dannell-ellerbe-not-paul-kruger-priority-baltimore-ravens), "A source said the Cleveland Browns (http://espn.go.com/nfl/team/_/name/cle/cleveland-browns) are definitely prepared to try to sign Kruger. However, they will confront intense competition from the Indianapolis Colts (http://espn.go.com/nfl/team/_/name/ind/indianapolis-colts), who will attempt to persuade Kruger to rejoin Chuck Pagano, the former Ravens defensive coordinator and current Colts head coach. According to a source, the Colts have targeted Kruger as the replacement for Dwight Freeney (http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/3539/dwight-freeney), the franchise's career sack leader who also hits the market next week. Kruger, a 2009 second-round pick, collected a career-high nine sacks this past season."

[Hot Lunch]

It looks like Paul Kruger is definitely done in Baltimore, and is getting serious looks from the Browns and Colts.

per ESPN (http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/9030980/dannell-ellerbe-not-paul-kruger-priority-baltimore-ravens), "A source said the Cleveland Browns (http://espn.go.com/nfl/team/_/name/cle/cleveland-browns) are definitely prepared to try to sign Kruger. However, they will confront intense competition from the Indianapolis Colts (http://espn.go.com/nfl/team/_/name/ind/indianapolis-colts), who will attempt to persuade Kruger to rejoin Chuck Pagano, the former Ravens defensive coordinator and current Colts head coach. According to a source, the Colts have targeted Kruger as the replacement for Dwight Freeney (http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/3539/dwight-freeney), the franchise's career sack leader who also hits the market next week. Kruger, a 2009 second-round pick, collected a career-high nine sacks this past season."


If these are the two best choices for Paul in regards to financial stability, I certainly hope that even if Cleveland offers more money, that Paul signs with Indy. Cleveland franchises haven't necessarily........ prospered recently.

[SoCalPat]

If these are the two best choices for Paul in regards to financial stability, I certainly hope that even if Cleveland offers more money, that Paul signs with Indy. Cleveland franchises haven't necessarily........ prospered recently.

You'll be disappointed then to know that Buffalo is prepared to make a huge push for Paul as well.

[Utah]

I've read the Paul will get close to, if not more than 10 million a year.

Good for him. He has really blown up this year.

[Utah]

You'll be disappointed then to know that Buffalo is prepared to make a huge push for Paul as well.

Mario and Paul? Holy crap.

[Utah]

Mario and Paul? Holy crap.

And toss in Star if he fell to Buffalo? That would be one amazing front. Star, Williams, Kruger. Good luck.

[Tacoma Ute]

And toss in Star if he fell to Buffalo? That would be one amazing front. Star, Williams, Kruger. Good luck.


I hope that happens. The Bills are my second favorite team. They need a QB though. Fitzpatrick is a walking turnover.

[UtahMan3G]

The Chiefs cut their starting RT, Eric Winston, on Wednesday night. I guess that means they are in the market for a starting RT - Hello Luke Joeckel as the #1 pick in the draft. I hope Star is given a clean bill of health and does well at the Pro Day on the 20th.

[Hot Lunch]

You'll be disappointed then to know that Buffalo is prepared to make a huge push for Paul as well.

I actually think Buffalo is a better option than the mistake on the lake. I am not saying it is a good one. Just saying I would choose Buffalo over Cleveland. He would at least get to play opposite of Super Mario.

[SoCalPat]

And toss in Star if he fell to Buffalo? That would be one amazing front. Star, Williams, Kruger. Good luck.

I would never say no to a Utah player with the Bills, but Kyle Williams is a pretty damn good nose tackle and we've got more pressing issues elsewhere. I'll get killed for saying this, but I was begging for Van Noy to declare and for the Bills to take him. Getting Kruger would be huge -- playing opposite Mario Williams, he could be in line for a monster year that Bryce Paup had in his first year in Buffalo playing opposite Bruce Smith, when all Paup did was get 17.5 sacks and earn NFL DPOY honors.

[UtahMan3G]

Per ESPN, Stevenson Sylvester (Restricted Free Agent) wasn't offered a Tender by Pittsburgh, meaning he is now an Unrestricted Free Agent. Apparently he hasn't progressed like Pittsburgh had hoped.

Steel Curtain Rising (http://steelcurtainrising.blogspot.com/2013/02/stevenson-sylvester-steelers-restricted-free-agents.html)

We may see quite a bit of movement for our NFL Utes starting on Tuesday.

[Utah]

I would never say no to a Utah player with the Bills, but Kyle Williams is a pretty damn good nose tackle and we've got more pressing issues elsewhere. I'll get killed for saying this, but I was begging for Van Noy to declare and for the Bills to take him. Getting Kruger would be huge -- playing opposite Mario Williams, he could be in line for a monster year that Bryce Paup had in his first year in Buffalo playing opposite Bruce Smith, when all Paup did was get 17.5 sacks and earn NFL DPOY honors.

I'm not sold on Kyle Van Noy. The guy is amazing, but so is everyone in the NFL. I think what killed Jimmer is what will kill KVN.

Neither one has learned how to play in a system and "do their job." KVN is very, very good, and Bronco uses him in a very smart way. BUT, in the NFL, KVN won't be able to do whatever he wants on whatever play he wants. He will be expected to do a job, and only that job.

I feel this way for one reason: since he was a freshman, they have been mentioning how if he gained a little weight it would take his game to the next level. He hasn't gained weight.

Gaining weight isn't hard, it just takes work. Work he hasn't done yet. He relies too much on his amazing, incredible natural ability.

Anyways, I hope the guy proves me wrong. He has an incredible skill set and once they hit the NFL, I root for everyone from Utah (and most of the BYU guys that can actually make the NFL aren't the incredible douche bags the other 99% of BYU players are).

[NorthwestUteFan]

I like Van Noy as an NFL player, but don't understand all the love for Ansah. True he is an absolute freak athlete in college, but doesn't seem to understand techniques.

But like you I will happily cheer for any NFL player who played college ball in Utah.

[UtahMan3G]

Jordan Gross being asked to take a pay cut. How I would respond, "Thanks for the suggestion, but I think I'm good."

ProFootballTalk (http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/10/panthers-want-jordan-gross-to-take-a-pay-cut/)

The Bucs, Patriots, and Cardinals seem to be the leaders for Sean Smith's services. Redskins have also made contact.

Yahoo (https://twitter.com/JasonColeYahoo/status/310489874375536640)

Brice McCain has drawn interest from 3 or 4 teams.

Yahoo (https://twitter.com/JasonColeYahoo/status/310519116421279745)

[Utah]

I like Van Noy as an NFL player, but don't understand all the love for Ansah. True he is an absolute freak athlete in college, but doesn't seem to understand techniques.

But like you I will happily cheer for any NFL player who played college ball in Utah.

I think Ziggy could be a very good NFL player, but I don't know if a team will be patient enough for him to develop. With unguaranteed contracts, if he is taken top 10 and doesn't have Von Miller type numbers (which is what a top 10 pick will be expected to do), will they just cut him and if he hasn't been taught proper technique will be just flame out?

If he, and any rookie for that matter, is smart, they would live off $100,000 a year for their first deal, invest every other penny they make and not touch it until they are 60, they would be set for life. Then you can take your second contract and do whatever you want with it.

[Tacoma Ute]

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The Bucs, Patriots, and Cardinals seem to be the leaders for Sean Smith's services. Redskins have also made contact.

Yahoo (https://twitter.com/JasonColeYahoo/status/310489874375536640)

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I'd love to see Sean on the Redskins. It's been a long time since my boys have had a Ute on the regular season roster.

[UtahDan]

I'd love to see Sean on the Redskins. It's been a long time since my boys have had a Ute on the regular season roster.

Could happen. I don't think they will re-sign Williams and Hall needs to move to FS anyway.

[Tacoma Ute]

Hall is so frustrating. He's got great talent but it seems like he gives up as many big plays as he makes. He's definitely not a "shut-down" corner. The Skins should make the defensive backfield a priority in the draft and free agency. Both safety and corner.

[utebehindenemylines]

I'm not sold on Van Noy. He doesn't have size to be an NFL OLB. I think those athletic tackles will eat him up. According to BYU media guide he's 235, which means he's 225. Look at the successful guys in his mold in the NFL: Matthews (255), A. Smith (260), Wake (258), Ware (255), Kruger (270), Hali (270). The exception here being Von Miller (235).

[UBlender]

Just saw a tweet that the Jets are releasing Sione Pouha. Hopefully he gets picked up (he should, he's been very good and appears to still have plenty left in the tank).

[UtahDan]

Hall is so frustrating. He's got great talent but it seems like he gives up as many big plays as he makes. He's definitely not a "shut-down" corner. The Skins should make the defensive backfield a priority in the draft and free agency. Both safety and corner.

Released.

[UtahMan3G]

David Reed has resigned with Baltimore. 2 Years, potentially $2.5 million - $5ooK signing bonus.

Baltimore Sun (http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-wide-receiver-david-reed-baltimore-ravens-agree-to-twoyear-25-million-contract-sources-say-20130312,0,257347.story)

[Jarid in Cedar]

David Reed has resigned with Baltimore. 2 Years, potentially $2.5 million - $5ooK signing bonus.

Baltimore Sun (http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-wide-receiver-david-reed-baltimore-ravens-agree-to-twoyear-25-million-contract-sources-say-20130312,0,257347.story)

He benefited greatly from the Boldin deal

[UtahMan3G]

RJ Stanford resigned with Miami. 1 year, $630K.

Palm Beach Post (http://blogs.palmbeachpost.com/thedailydolphin/2013/03/09/miami-dolphins-submit-free-agent-tenders-to-lb-austin-spitler-qb-pat-devlin-cb-r-j-stanford/)

[Hot Lunch]

Sione Pou'uha was just released by the Jets. He had trouble staying healthy last year. I am sure he will find a home quickly.

[UtahMan3G]

Paul Kruger signs with Cleveland!

Adam Schefter (https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/311576628687945728)

[Crimsonute]

Kruger to Cleveland leads me to believe he wanted to pay Baltimore back twice a year. http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000150074/article/cleveland-browns-lock-up-paul-kruger

[UtahMan3G]

Sean Smith to the Chiefs - 3 Years/$18 million

David Canter - Twitter (https://twitter.com/davidcanter/status/312257220765179904)

[GarthUte]

Paul Kruger signs with Cleveland!

Adam Schefter (https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/311576628687945728)

5 years $40.5M. Good for Paul.

[UtahMan3G]

Brice McCain resigned with Houston. 3 years/$5.25 million.

[Jarid in Cedar]

Probably the best thread for this:

Reggie Dunn's official 40 times today were 4.22 & 4.26 :blink:

Heard that Topps and Lacy burned it up as well, but official times are not out yet.

[SavaUte]

Twitter said Lacy ran a 4.16! That is lightning!

[Diehard Ute]

Star was the real star. 38 Bench Press reps (tied for highest of anyone at the combo on the DLine) with good agility tests such as a 30" vert.

[stretchiute]

The 4.16 was a misprint.

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[OrangeUte]

Star was the real star. 38 Bench Press reps (tied for highest of anyone at the combo on the DLine) with good agility tests such as a 30" vert.

Good grief! He's an amazing athlete. Has anything ever been resolved about his heart condition?

[Diehard Ute]

Good grief! He's an amazing athlete. Has anything ever been resolved about his heart condition?

His tests were more normal the week after the combine he said, and he said today he believes a virus caused the issue and he believes his follow up NFL tests will be fine. The doctors at the U put him through every test.

[OrangeUte]

His tests were more normal the week after the combine he said, and he said today he believes a virus caused the issue and he believes his follow up NFL tests will be fine. The doctors at the U put him through every test.

Awesome. I hope Andy Reid takes him #1 overall, but it sounds more and more like it will be the OLineman from aTm. Star should be a top 3 pick, though.

[UtahMan3G]

Jordan Gross has restructured his contract: He now is only signed with Carolina through the 2013 season, and will become a UFA in 2014. For 2013, he goes from $8.7 million to $5.5 million ($1 million salary and $4.5 million signing bonus).

Yahoo (http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/panthers-left-tackle-jordan-gross-restructures-contract-saves-174429741--nfl.html)

[UtahMan3G]

Stevenson Sylvester re-signed with Pittsburgh for 1 year. Terms TBD.

[Hot Lunch]

Any word on Sione Pouha?

[UtahMan3G]

Check out all the new signings on the original post!

[chrisrenrut]

Nice little fluff peice on Steve Smith and Jordan Gross playing together for the Panthers for so long, including a link to a podcast done by Jordan.

http://www.ksl.com/index.php?sid=25022111&nid=840&title=former-u-players-have-a-lasting-friendship

[chrisrenrut]

DesNews doing a 5 part piece on Eric Weddle's new book, No Excuses, No Regrets.
http://deseretbook.com/No-Excuses-Regrets-Trent-Toone/i/5102377

Part 1- http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579904/Eric-Weddle-Former-Ute-all-American-was-a-punk-freshman.html

Part 2- http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579930/Eric-Weddle-How-getting-beaned-in-the-face-changed-Weddles-life.html

[Applejack]

DesNews doing a 5 part piece on Eric Weddle's new book, No Excuses, No Regrets.
http://deseretbook.com/No-Excuses-Regrets-Trent-Toone/i/5102377

Part 1- http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579904/Eric-Weddle-Former-Ute-all-American-was-a-punk-freshman.html

Part 2- http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579930/Eric-Weddle-How-getting-beaned-in-the-face-changed-Weddles-life.html

The DesNews has become such a joke. A FIVE PART SERIES on Eric Weddle's new book? Why? Oh, wait, it's written by a DNews journalist!

[LA Ute]

The DesNews has become such a joke. A FIVE PART SERIES on Eric Weddle's new book? Why? Oh, wait, it's written by a DNews journalist!

They are trying to survive by becoming the national LDS newspaper. Weddle is a good story for their audience because of his conversion. If you look at the most-read stories every day, they are LDS-oriented. That's why we see so much about BYU sports on the DesNews online edition. I once asked a writer there why, in the Sunday morning DesNews, a minor BYU win would get top billing over a major Utah win, and he said they're just catering to their core national audience.

[Diehard Ute]

They are trying to survive by becoming the national LDS newspaper. Weddle is a good story for their audience because of his conversion. If you look at the most-read stories every day, they are LDS-oriented. That's why we see so much about BYU sports on the DesNews online edition. I once asked a writer there why, in the Sunday morning DesNews, a minor BYU win would get top billing over a major Utah win, and he said they're just catering to their core national audience.

They also fired a good chunk of their actual journalists, choosing to let 'contributors' write to save money.

They're expanding their numbers by online subscriptions, because they can't actually sell hard copies in Utah.

As someone who isn't LDS, both the Deseret News and KSL are close to unreadable/unwatchable as most every story gets a religious twist (even when its not religious) I just want sports and news. (For those that don't know KUTV routinely destroys KSL in the ratings these days)

As for sports, they have one writer assigned to Utah, Dirk Faced. Amy Donaldson has stated writing articles, but she's mediocre at best. They forced Linda Hamilton out of gymnastics coverage a few years ago. Usually they don't send a local reporter to cover Utah on the road, instead hiring a student from the opposing schools student body to write the article (or just publishing Utah's press release)

[Diehard Ute]

The DesNews has become such a joke. A FIVE PART SERIES on Eric Weddle's new book? Why? Oh, wait, it's written by a DNews journalist!

It's not even really a story. It's 5 excerpts lifted straight from the book

[UtahMan3G]

It appears as though Dave Kruger is injured and not fully participating in Browns' OTA. That can't be good. http://www.ohio.com/blogs/cleveland-browns/cleveland-browns-1.270107/browns-rookie-minicamp-dt-dave-kruger-sidelined-leaders-of-new-regime-watch-practice-1.396898

[UtahMan3G]

I think anyone who ever saw Reggie Dunn try to catch a ball that wasn't a kickoff already knew this, but it looks like he is having some difficulties trying to field punts cleanly at Steelers' OTAs. http://www.steelersdepot.com/2013/05/10-things-we-learned-from-the-steelers-first-ota-session-of-2013/

[Applejack]

I think anyone who ever saw Reggie Dunn try to catch a ball that wasn't a kickoff already knew this, but it looks like he is having some difficulties trying to field punts cleanly at Steelers' OTAs. http://www.steelersdepot.com/2013/05/10-things-we-learned-from-the-steelers-first-ota-session-of-2013/

With the limits on NFL rosters, I'd be really surprised if Dunn sticks around. Kickoffs simply aren't important enough these days to have a specialist handle them. Too bad - he was really fun to watch.

[Applejack]

I know the NFL is trying to make kickoffs less important, but I'm not sure they have succeeded. I think a great kick returner is still a valuable piece.

Certainly, but you have to be able to do something else. I just don't thing that there are enough roster spots to hold one for a guy that can only do kickoffs.

[jrj84105]

I still wonder if Dunn could have picked up cornerback.

[UtahMan3G]

More on Reggie: http://triblive.com/sports/joestarkey/4105622-74/dunn-422-return#axzz2V3lmu8tV

[Devildog]

I like what the Chiefs have done with the offensive line to protect Alex Smith.

I am a devout Broncos fan... however, I would like to see Alex Smith have great success in KC.

[UtahMan3G]

Shaky Smithson has signed with the Calgary Stampeders - https://twitter.com/caplannfl/status/344247808271986690

[chrisrenrut]

Shaky Smithson has signed with the Calgary Stampeders - https://twitter.com/caplannfl/status/344247808271986690

Paul Soliai uses some of his franchise-tag money to donate back to the U.
http://utahutes.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/070913aab.html

Couldn't decide where to put this, so I thought I'd try to bump the hockey thread out of the top spot in this forum (that makes me sad). Then I realized this thread is a sticky, so it didn't quite work.

[UtahMan3G]

I looked at current rosters last night. It looks like Devonte was cut by Washington, but the others are still fighting to stay on by roster reduction date (down to 75) on August 27. (Check out the current list on the original post)

[SoCalPat]

My argument is that you should make a spot for a specialist. Too many teams try to use a WR. But successful returners need a burst, and a guy who has used his burst on route running won't have it for the kickoff.

Many teams use WRs who don't actually see the field as a WR unless there are significant injuries. I guess you need that depth at WR since those guys are always pulling hamstrings or twisting ankles.

The problem with that is KR borders on being the least valuable of the specialist positions. I would take an All-Pro kicker, punter, punt returner -- even long snapper, if such a designation exists -- before I'd take an All-Pro kick returner. The Buffalo Bills made four Super Bowls fueled significantly by another specialist -- the gunner -- in Steve Tasker. (Think of Greg Bird for the Utes two years ago). Not only that, but KR is the one specialist you can truly neutralize. And today's rules are doing just that. And not only are new rules being crafted to neutralize kick returners, there are current penalties in place for interfering with the ability of the other specialists to do their job (roughing the kicker/punter, leaping -- there are even penalties for interfering with the long snapper). There are no such special penalties for the kick returner.

In the college game, the KR specialist is huge because coaches are more prone to short-change special teams practices due to practice constraints. A guy like Reggie Dunn can exploit that. In the NFL, where the constraints are on roster size and not on practice time, I think you'll find more and more coaches place less of an emphasis on a position that will rarely win you games and focus on specialist positions where games can often be won or lost.

[UtahMan3G]

Moe Lee has an interception in tonight's game vs. Bucs.

[DrumNFeather]

14 play, 80 yard drive for Alex Smith on 7-8 passing.

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[DrumNFeather]

Mo Lee released by the Ravens.

They also traded David Reed to Indy

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[Devildog]

Star is getting some good press in Charlotte. They have 3 Utes on that Panther team.

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2013/08/05/4215943/star-power-could-fuel-panthers.html

[Jarid in Cedar]

Stevenson Sylvester released by the Steelers today. Moe Lee released by the Ravens. I expect Lee will probably be retained on the practice squad(unless another team takes a run at him)

[DrumNFeather]

Stevenson Sylvester released by the Steelers today. Moe Lee released by the Ravens. I expect Lee will probably be retained on the practice squad(unless another team takes a run at him)

Did Stevenson have injuries or anything? Seems odd that they re-signed him as a FA only to cut him in camp...but maybe he just wasn't making those necessary leaps in his progression.

[DrumNFeather]

Dave Kruger cut in Cleveland.

[UtahMan3G]

Cuts to 75 must be made by 2 p.m. MST today. Final cuts to 53 must be made by 4 p.m. MST on Saturday, August 31. Teams may claim players off of waivers until Sunday, September 1 at 10 a.m. MST. Practice Squads of eight players must be finalized by Wednesday, September 4 at 2 p.m. MST.

Here's to all of our Utes staying healthy, earning a roster spot, and enjoying a successful season!

[UtahMan3G]

From what I've seen, David Reed (who was traded to Indianapolis) is fighting for a WR and KR spot; Brandon Burton is still listed as a 3rd string CB; Tevita Finau is listed as a 3rd string DE for the Jets; Sealver Siliga is fighting for a spot in Seattle; Joe Kruger is on the cusp in Philadelphia; and the four Undrafted Free Agents (Reggie Dunn, Tevita Stevens, David Rolf, and Sam Brenner) are all fighting for a spot.

[UtahMan3G]

Joe Kruger has been placed on Injured Reserve by the Eagles. This ends his season before it even started. Apparently he showed enough that he was projected to make the final roster. Too bad he couldn't have spent the year he won't be playing for the Eagles playing for the Utes.

[UtahMan3G]

Harvey Unga and Dallas Reynolds were both waived today. BYU now as many players as Utah State in the NFL (10). Utah has more than all of the other Utah schools combined (Weber, SUU, BYU, and USU).

[Applejack]

Thanks for the updates, UM3G - I love this thread.

[UtahMan3G]

Tony Bergstrom - Raiders - Injured foot in the last preseason game and will be out for a significant amount of time.

[UtahMan3G]

Lots of cuts today. Reggie Dunn, Tevita Finau, Tevita Stevens, David Rolf, Sam Brenner, and Sealver Siliga were waived. BYU is now down to 7 NFLers (just six more than Weber State).

[Solon]

(just six more than Weber State).

Even SUU has two in the NFL.

(Cody Larsen at Baltimore; Brad Sorenson with the Chargers)

[Applejack]

Lots of cuts today. Reggie Dunn, Tevita Finau, Tevita Stevens, and Sealver Siliga were waived. BYU is now down to 7 NFLers (just six more than Weber State).

Siliga is the poster child for Ute D-lineman leaving too early. Unfortunately, I think Joe Kruger may overtake him some day.

[UtahMan3G]

Check the Original Post for roster updates as of...now. A little disappointed we didn't get any of our Unsigned Free Agents on 53-man rosters.

[SoCalPat]

Tony Bergstrom - Raiders - Injured foot in the last preseason game and will be out for a significant amount of time.

Placed on IR today. Season over.

The Kruger household should be a little bit more full for Thanksgiving dinner, at least.

[DrumNFeather]

Tevita Stevens made the Redskins practice squad.

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[UtahMan3G]

Brandon Burton - CB - Vikings - is now on the Bills after Minnesota waived him.

[DrumNFeather]

Sam Brenner signed to the Dolphins practice squad. Silinga the same with the Seahawks.

[chrisrenrut]

Koa Misi gets a 4 year extension fom the Dolphins. . .

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000239573/article/koa-misi-miami-dolphins-finalize-fouryear-extension

[UtahMan3G]

Update - Sealver Siliga was signed off of Seattle's Practice Squad by New England.

[UtahMan3G]

Brandon Burton was waived by Buffalo.

[Applejack]

It looks like David Reed may get a chance to start for the Colts this week. With Reggie Wayne out for the year, he's competing with two other WRs for the third starting spot.

[DrumNFeather]

Misi, Soliai, and Shelby all making plays tonight for Miami.

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[OrangeUte]

Alex is struggling against the Bills. But Sean smith just had a 100 yard pick 6. Nice!

[OrangeUte]

Sean Smith playing great. Huge pass breakup.

The Chiefs are having too much of a struggle with the Bills. Alex needs to match Sean getting the ball back near mid field after a botched 4th down by buffalo.

[Two Utes]

Sean Smith playing great. Huge pass breakup.

The Chiefs are having too much of a struggle with the Bills. Alex needs to match Sean getting the ball back near mid field after a botched 4th down by buffalo.


What is the Chiefs' game plan going into this game? You know that Tuel and the Bills will make some critical mistakes. You need to be patient, wait for those mistakes and then capitalize on them. On ohfense, you need to make sure to not make any mistakes, protect the ball and take advantage of short field when you get the opportunity. The Chiefs have executed their game plan to absolute perfection so far.

Bills suck.

[UtahMan3G]

Austin Collie was just released by New England (hurt his knee again) and Curtis Marsh (USU) was just resigned by Philadelphia.

[LA Ute]

Alex Smith, In the Right Place (http://mmqb.si.com/2013/11/07/alex-smith-in-the-right-place/?eref=sihp)Interesting interview with Alex.

[OrangeUte]

Alex Smith, In the Right Place (http://mmqb.si.com/2013/11/07/alex-smith-in-the-right-place/?eref=sihp)Interesting interview with Alex.

My favorite Ute of all time. That's a great interview - thanks for posting the link.

Alex always has known how to be genuinely a good guy. I don't doubt that he hated the decision to bench him but still appreciated what Harbaugh did for him. He's a class act qb on every sense of the word.

[Applejack]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BYROpJ7IcAA5iaU.jpg

[UtahMan3G]

Now that the Trade Deadline has passed, here is the most up to the minute list:

Here is the updated list as of: 11/12/2013 (Reggie Dunn - Waived by Green Bay 10/22/13, Pat McQuistan - Waived by Tennessee on 11/12/13)

Name - Team - Position - Last Contract - Free Agent Year - Experience

Utah (23):
Steve Smith (http://www.nfl.com/player/stevesmith/2504595/profile) - Carolina - WR - 4 yrs/30M - 2017 - 12 yrs
Jordan Gross (http://www.nfl.com/player/jordangross/2505619/profile) - Carolina - OL - 1 yr/5.5M (restructured) - 2014 - 10 yrs
Alex Smith (http://www.nfl.com/player/alexsmith/2506340/profile) - Kansas City - QB - 3 yrs/24M - 2015 - 8 yrs
Paul Soliai (http://www.nfl.com/player/paulsoliai/2507195/profile) - Miami - DL - 2 yrs/12M - 2014 - 6 yrs
Eric Weddle (http://www.nfl.com/player/ericweddle/2495775/profile) - San Diego - S - 5 yrs/40M - 2016 - 6 yrs
Paul Kruger (http://www.nfl.com/player/paulkruger/80656/profile) - Cleveland - LB - 5 yrs/41M - 2018 - 4 yrs
Brice McCain (http://www.nfl.com/player/bricemccain/238466/profile) - Houston - CB - 3 yrs/5.25M - 2016 - 4 yrs
Sean Smith (http://www.nfl.com/player/seansmith/2507783/profile) - Kansas City - CB - 3 yrs/16.5M - 2016 - 4 yrs
Stevenson Sylvester (http://www.steelers.com/team/roster/Stevenson-Sylvester/4de7311d-1644-4c73-8521-9298d2c8b9df) - Pittsburgh - LB - 1 yr/630k - 2014 - 4 yrs
Zane Beadles (http://www.nfl.com/player/zanebeadles/496980/profile) - Denver - OL - 4 yrs/4.32M - 2014 - 3 yrs
Koa Misi (http://www.nfl.com/player/koamisi/496820/profile) - Miami - LB - 5 yrs/17.63M - 2018 - 3 yrs
David Reed (http://www.nfl.com/player/davidreed/497318/profile) - Indianapolis - WR - 2 yrs/2.5M - 2015 - 3 yrs
Caleb Schlauderaff (http://www.nfl.com/player/calebschlauderaff/2495226/profile) - NYJ - OL - 4 yrs/2.15M - 2015 - 2 yrs
Sealver Siliga (http://www.seahawks.com/team/roster/Sealver-Siliga/660b55be-baee-4e68-b482-b5729b0a06b3) - New England - DL - TBD - 2 yrs
R.J. Stanford (http://www.nfl.com/player/r.j.stanford/2508065/profile) - Miami - CB - 1 yr/630k - 2014 - 2 yrs
Matt Asiata (http://www.nfl.com/player/mattasiata/2495258/profile) - Minnesota - RB - 2 yrs/870k - 2014 - 1 yr
* Tony Bergstrom (http://www.nfl.com/player/tonybergstrom/2533010/profile) - Oakland - OL - 4 yrs/2.58M - 2016 - 1 yr
# Tevita Finau (http://www.newyorkjets.com/team/roster/Tevita-Finau/8f4f759e-dd2d-46c2-bf22-5eea4355c206) - NYJ - DL - TBD - 1 yr
Derrick Shelby (http://www.nfl.com/player/derrickshelby/2532989/profile) - Miami - DL - 3 yrs/1.45M - 2015 - 1 yr
Star Lotulelei (http://www.panthers.com/team/roster/Star-Lotulelei/e0dd8889-51fc-44b3-a07f-da2335dbc4cf) - Carolina - DL - 4 yrs/9.6M - 2017 - R
* Joe Kruger (http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/team/roster/Joe-Kruger/f1515777-5a86-4283-ada9-a3e4ced4193e) - Philadelphia - DL - 4 yrs/2.23M - 2017 - R
# Sam Brenner (http://www.miamidolphins.com/team/roster/Sam-Brenner/c538ffa5-7ece-497c-ac89-9a0dc6bbb0a1) - Miami - OL - TBD - R
# Tevita Stevens (http://www.redskins.com/team/roster/Tevita-Stevens/16c0b112-9f11-4148-b9c3-42ff03f8336a) - Washington - OL - TBD - R

10 Offense - 1 QB, 1 RB, 2 WR, 6 OL
13 Defense - 3 LB, 6 DL, 3 CB, 1 S

Other local universities with players in the NFL:

Utah State (11):
Jarrett Bush - Green Bay - CB - 3 yrs/5.25M - 2015 - 8 yrs
Donald Penn - Tampa Bay - OL - 6 yrs/41.7M - 2016 - 8 yrs
Curtis Marsh - Philadelphia - CB - TBD - 3 yrs
* Michael Smith - Tampa Bay - RB - 4 yrs/2.16M - 2016 - 2 yrs
Diondre Borel - Tennessee - WR - 2 yrs/900k - 2015 - 1 yr
Bobby Wagner - Seattle - LB - 4 yrs/4.31M - 2016 - 1 yr
Robert Turbin - Seattle - RB - 4 yrs/2.56M - 2016 - 1 yr
Will Davis - Miami - CB - 4 yrs/2.7M - 2017 - R
# Chuck Jacobs - San Francisco - WR - TBD - R
# Al Lapuaho - Miami - DL - TBD - R
# Kerwynn Williams - Indianapolis - RB - TBD - R

6 Offense - 3 RB, 2 WR, 1 OL
5 Defense - 3 CB, 1 LB, 1 DL

BYU "Long Snapper U" (9):
Brett Keisel - Pittsburgh - DL - 5 yrs/18.88M - 2014 - 12 yrs
John Denney - Miami - LS - 4 yrs/3.03M - 2014 - 8 yrs
* Bryan Kehl - Washington - LB - 1 yr/740k - 2014 - 5 yrs
@ Dennis Pitta - Baltimore - TE - 1 yr/2.02M - 2014 - 3 yrs
# Harvey Unga - Chicago - RB - TBD - 2 yrs
Dallas Reynolds - NYG - OL - 2 yrs/1.05M - 2015 - 2 yrs
# Matt Reynolds - Kansas City - OL - TBD - 1 yr
Hebron Fangupo - Pittsburgh - DL - 4 yrs/1.87M - 2016 - 1 yr
Ziggy Ansah - Detroit - DL - 4 yrs/18.6M - 2018 - R

4 Offense - 1 TE, 1 RB, 2 OL
4 Defense - 1 LB, 3 DL
1 Special Teams - 1 LS

Southern Utah (2):
Brad Sorenson - San Diego - QB - 4 yrs/2.2M - 2017 - R
# Cody Larsen - Baltimore - DL - TBD - R

1 Offense - 1 QB
1 Defense - 1 DL

Weber State (1):
Paul McQuistan - Seattle - OL - 2 yrs/4M - 2014 - 7 yrs

1 Offense - 1 OL

* Injured Reserve (out for the season)
# Practice Squad
@ Injured - Designated For Return (may return this season)

[UtahDan]

Sean Smith introduces himself as being from Pasadena? Where's the love Sean?

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[Diehard Ute]

Sean Smith introduces himself as being from Pasadena? Where's the love Sean?

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He's been mad at the U since we passed on his little brother

[Applejack]

The Best Trash Talker to ever graduate from the U: "Ice up, son."


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4XeL8cLjrA

[LA Ute]

From the Panthers/Dolphins game yesterday:

963

https://twitter.com/utecentral/status/404979658594062336/photo/1

[Applejack]

I love Starlight Lotulelei. Do we have a thread dedicated to him?


https://vine.co/v/hPQibpUQDW1

[UtahMan3G]

Here is the updated list as of: 12/10/2013 (RJ Stanford - Placed on IR by Miami)

Name - Team - Position - Last Contract - Free Agent Year - Experience

Utah (22):
Steve Smith (http://www.nfl.com/player/stevesmith/2504595/profile) - Carolina - WR - 4 yrs/30M - 2017 - 12 yrs
Jordan Gross (http://www.nfl.com/player/jordangross/2505619/profile) - Carolina - OL - 1 yr/5.5M (restructured) - 2014 - 10 yrs
Alex Smith (http://www.nfl.com/player/alexsmith/2506340/profile) - Kansas City - QB - 3 yrs/24M - 2015 - 8 yrs
Paul Soliai (http://www.nfl.com/player/paulsoliai/2507195/profile) - Miami - DL - 2 yrs/12M - 2014 - 6 yrs
Eric Weddle (http://www.nfl.com/player/ericweddle/2495775/profile) - San Diego - S - 5 yrs/40M - 2016 - 6 yrs
Paul Kruger (http://www.nfl.com/player/paulkruger/80656/profile) - Cleveland - LB - 5 yrs/41M - 2018 - 4 yrs
Brice McCain (http://www.nfl.com/player/bricemccain/238466/profile) - Houston - CB - 3 yrs/5.25M - 2016 - 4 yrs
Sean Smith (http://www.nfl.com/player/seansmith/2507783/profile) - Kansas City - CB - 3 yrs/16.5M - 2016 - 4 yrs
Stevenson Sylvester (http://www.steelers.com/team/roster/Stevenson-Sylvester/4de7311d-1644-4c73-8521-9298d2c8b9df) - Pittsburgh - LB - 1 yr/630k - 2014 - 4 yrs
Zane Beadles (http://www.nfl.com/player/zanebeadles/496980/profile) - Denver - OL - 4 yrs/4.32M - 2014 - 3 yrs
Koa Misi (http://www.nfl.com/player/koamisi/496820/profile) - Miami - LB - 5 yrs/17.63M - 2018 - 3 yrs
Caleb Schlauderaff (http://www.nfl.com/player/calebschlauderaff/2495226/profile) - NYJ - OL - 4 yrs/2.15M - 2015 - 2 yrs
Sealver Siliga (http://www.seahawks.com/team/roster/Sealver-Siliga/660b55be-baee-4e68-b482-b5729b0a06b3) - New England - DL - TBD - 2 yrs
* R.J. Stanford (http://www.nfl.com/player/r.j.stanford/2508065/profile) - Miami - CB - 1 yr/630k - 2014 - 2 yrs
Matt Asiata (http://www.nfl.com/player/mattasiata/2495258/profile) - Minnesota - RB - 2 yrs/870k - 2014 - 1 yr
* Tony Bergstrom (http://www.nfl.com/player/tonybergstrom/2533010/profile) - Oakland - OL - 4 yrs/2.58M - 2016 - 1 yr
# Tevita Finau (http://www.newyorkjets.com/team/roster/Tevita-Finau/8f4f759e-dd2d-46c2-bf22-5eea4355c206) - NYJ - DL - TBD - 1 yr
Derrick Shelby (http://www.nfl.com/player/derrickshelby/2532989/profile) - Miami - DL - 3 yrs/1.45M - 2015 - 1 yr
Star Lotulelei (http://www.panthers.com/team/roster/Star-Lotulelei/e0dd8889-51fc-44b3-a07f-da2335dbc4cf) - Carolina - DL - 4 yrs/9.6M - 2017 - R
* Joe Kruger (http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/team/roster/Joe-Kruger/f1515777-5a86-4283-ada9-a3e4ced4193e) - Philadelphia - DL - 4 yrs/2.23M - 2017 - R
Sam Brenner (http://www.miamidolphins.com/team/roster/Sam-Brenner/c538ffa5-7ece-497c-ac89-9a0dc6bbb0a1) - Miami - OL - TBD - R
# Tevita Stevens (http://www.redskins.com/team/roster/Tevita-Stevens/16c0b112-9f11-4148-b9c3-42ff03f8336a) - Washington - OL - TBD - R

9 Offense - 1 QB, 1 RB, 1 WR, 6 OL
13 Defense - 3 LB, 6 DL, 3 CB, 1 S

Other local universities with players in the NFL:

Utah State (9):
Jarrett Bush - Green Bay - CB - 3 yrs/5.25M - 2015 - 8 yrs
Donald Penn - Tampa Bay - OL - 6 yrs/41.7M - 2016 - 8 yrs
Curtis Marsh - Philadelphia - CB - TBD - 3 yrs
* Michael Smith - Tampa Bay - RB - 4 yrs/2.16M - 2016 - 2 yrs
Bobby Wagner - Seattle - LB - 4 yrs/4.31M - 2016 - 1 yr
Robert Turbin - Seattle - RB - 4 yrs/2.56M - 2016 - 1 yr
Will Davis - Miami - CB - 4 yrs/2.7M - 2017 - R
# Chuck Jacobs - San Francisco - WR - TBD - R
# Kerwynn Williams - San Diego - RB - TBD - R

5 Offense - 3 RB, 1 WR, 1 OL
4 Defense - 3 CB, 1 LB

BYU "Long Snapper U" (8):
Brett Keisel - Pittsburgh - DL - 5 yrs/18.88M - 2014 - 12 yrs
John Denney - Miami - LS - 4 yrs/3.03M - 2014 - 8 yrs
Austin Collie - New England - WR - TBD - 5 yrs
* Bryan Kehl - Washington - LB - 1 yr/740k - 2014 - 5 yrs
Dennis Pitta - Baltimore - TE - 1 yr/2.02M - 2014 - 3 yrs
Dallas Reynolds - NYG - OL - 2 yrs/1.05M - 2015 - 2 yrs
Hebron Fangupo - Pittsburgh - DL - 4 yrs/1.87M - 2016 - 1 yr
Ziggy Ansah - Detroit - DL - 4 yrs/18.6M - 2018 - R

3 Offense - 1 TE, 1 OL, 1 WR
4 Defense - 1 LB, 3 DL
1 Special Teams - 1 LS

Southern Utah (2):
Brad Sorenson - San Diego - QB - 4 yrs/2.2M - 2017 - R
# Cody Larsen - Baltimore - DL - TBD - R

1 Offense - 1 QB
1 Defense - 1 DL

Weber State (1):
Paul McQuistan - Seattle - OL - 2 yrs/4M - 2014 - 7 yrs

1 Offense - 1 OL

* Injured Reserve (out for the season)
# Practice Squad

[DrumNFeather]

Matt Asiata to start in Minnesota today.

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[hostile]

Matt Asiata to start in Minnesota today.

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52 yards and 3 TDs

[Applejack]

52 yards and 3 TDs

Nice to see Asiata get in the endzone three times. Is Asiata the all-time best goal-line runner for Utah? He was money from within five yards. We ran that stupid direct snap for years and no one (including the Crimson Tide) could figure that one out.

[Applejack]

I posted this in another thread, but it deserves two posts for those that have mancrushes on Starlight Lotulelei: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2013/12/14/4545152/panthers-dt-star-lotulelei-a-man.html#.Uq8zTuKqun8

The article mentions that Lowell Lotulelei is living with Star in Charlotte and he will enroll at Utah in the Spring.

[UtahMan3G]

Great ESPN article (http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4755275/football-journey-sealver-siliga) on Sealver Siliga's journey.

[Jarid in Cedar]

Matt Asiata has 115 yards on 14 Carries today.

[DrumNFeather]

Alex Smith sits out week 17 for the second straight season. This year it's because KC is locked into the 5th seed. Could not be happier for him. Quite a few Utes are heading to the playoffs this year.

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[DrumNFeather]

Tevita Stevens signs a futures contract with the Redskins, which will likely keep him in their employ through training camp next year. With a new regime on the way, he'll certainly have an opportunity to make his mark. Good for him.

[LA Ute]

This mic'd up Eric Weddle bit is fun to watch:

http://www.chargers.com/multimedia/videos/Wild-Card-Win-Eric-Weddle-Micd-Up/f9bfe2e5-6257-48b6-9b62-6d8354ac0129

[UtahMan3G]

Updated list:
Name - Team - Position - Contract - Free Agent Year - Experience

Utah (25):
Steve Smith (http://www.nfl.com/player/stevesmith/2504595/profile) - Carolina - WR - 4 yrs/30M - 2017 - 12 yrs
Jordan Gross (http://www.nfl.com/player/jordangross/2505619/profile) - Carolina - OL - 1 yr/5.5M - 2014 - 10 yrs
Alex Smith (http://www.nfl.com/player/alexsmith/2506340/profile) - Kansas City - QB - 3 yrs/24M - 2015 - 8 yrs
Paul Soliai (http://www.nfl.com/player/paulsoliai/2507195/profile) - Miami - DL - 2 yrs/12M - 2014 - 6 yrs
Eric Weddle (http://www.nfl.com/player/ericweddle/2495775/profile) - San Diego - S - 5 yrs/40M - 2016 - 6 yrs
Paul Kruger (http://www.nfl.com/player/paulkruger/80656/profile) - Cleveland - LB - 5 yrs/41M - 2018 - 4 yrs
Brice McCain (http://www.nfl.com/player/bricemccain/238466/profile) - Houston - CB - 3 yrs/5.25M - 2016 - 4 yrs
Sean Smith (http://www.nfl.com/player/seansmith/2507783/profile) - Kansas City - CB - 3 yrs/16.5M - 2016 - 4 yrs
Stevenson Sylvester (http://www.steelers.com/team/roster/Stevenson-Sylvester/4de7311d-1644-4c73-8521-9298d2c8b9df) - Pittsburgh - LB - 1 yr/630k - 2014 - 4 yrs
+ David Reed - San Francisco - WR - TBD - 4 yrs
Zane Beadles (http://www.nfl.com/player/zanebeadles/496980/profile) - Denver - OL - 4 yrs/4.32M - 2014 - 3 yrs
+ Brandon Burton - Cincinnati - CB - TBD - 3 yrs
Koa Misi (http://www.nfl.com/player/koamisi/496820/profile) - Miami - LB - 5 yrs/17.63M - 2018 - 3 yrs
Caleb Schlauderaff (http://www.nfl.com/player/calebschlauderaff/2495226/profile) - NYJ - OL - 4 yrs/2.15M - 2015 - 2 yrs
Sealver Siliga (http://www.seahawks.com/team/roster/Sealver-Siliga/660b55be-baee-4e68-b482-b5729b0a06b3) - New England - DL - 3 yrs/1.44M - 2015 - 2 yrs
* R.J. Stanford (http://www.nfl.com/player/r.j.stanford/2508065/profile) - Miami - CB - 1 yr/630k - 2014 - 2 yrs
Matt Asiata (http://www.nfl.com/player/mattasiata/2495258/profile) - Minnesota - RB - 2 yrs/870k - 2014 - 1 yr
* Tony Bergstrom (http://www.nfl.com/player/tonybergstrom/2533010/profile) - Oakland - OL - 4 yrs/2.58M - 2016 - 1 yr
+ Tevita Finau (http://www.newyorkjets.com/team/roster/Tevita-Finau/8f4f759e-dd2d-46c2-bf22-5eea4355c206) - NYJ - DL - TBD - 1 yr
Derrick Shelby (http://www.nfl.com/player/derrickshelby/2532989/profile) - Miami - DL - 3 yrs/1.45M - 2015 - 1 yr
Star Lotulelei (http://www.panthers.com/team/roster/Star-Lotulelei/e0dd8889-51fc-44b3-a07f-da2335dbc4cf) - Carolina - DL - 4 yrs/9.6M - 2017 - R
* Joe Kruger (http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/team/roster/Joe-Kruger/f1515777-5a86-4283-ada9-a3e4ced4193e) - Philadelphia - DL - 4 yrs/2.23M - 2017 - R
Sam Brenner (http://www.miamidolphins.com/team/roster/Sam-Brenner/c538ffa5-7ece-497c-ac89-9a0dc6bbb0a1) - Miami - OL - 2 yrs/900k - 2015 - R
+ Tevita Stevens (http://www.redskins.com/team/roster/Tevita-Stevens/16c0b112-9f11-4148-b9c3-42ff03f8336a) - Washington - OL - TBD - R
# Reggie Dunn - New England - WR - TBD - R

11 Offense - 1 QB, 1 RB, 3 WR, 6 OL
14 Defense - 3 LB, 6 DL, 4 CB, 1 S

Other local universities with players in the NFL:

Utah State (10):
Jarrett Bush - Green Bay - CB - 3 yrs/5.25M - 2015 - 8 yrs
Donald Penn - Tampa Bay - OL - 6 yrs/41.7M - 2016 - 8 yrs
Curtis Marsh - Philadelphia - CB - 2 yrs/1.2M - 2015 - 3 yrs
* Michael Smith - Tampa Bay - RB - 4 yrs/2.16M - 2016 - 2 yrs
Bobby Wagner - Seattle - LB - 4 yrs/4.31M - 2016 - 1 yr
Robert Turbin - Seattle - RB - 4 yrs/2.56M - 2016 - 1 yr
Will Davis - Miami - CB - 4 yrs/2.7M - 2017 - R
# Chuck Jacobs - San Francisco - WR - TBD - R
+ Kerwynn Williams - San Diego - RB - TBD - R
+ Al Lapuaho - Pittsburgh - DL - TBD - R

5 Offense - 3 RB, 1 WR, 1 OL
5 Defense - 3 CB, 1 LB, 1 DL

BYU "Long Snapper U" (8):
Brett Keisel - Pittsburgh - DL - 5 yrs/18.88M - 2014 - 12 yrs
John Denney - Miami - LS - 4 yrs/3.03M - 2014 - 8 yrs
Austin Collie - New England - WR - 1 yr/715k - 2014 - 5 yrs
* Bryan Kehl - Washington - LB - 1 yr/740k - 2014 - 5 yrs
@ Dennis Pitta - UFA - TE - TBD - 3 yrs
Dallas Reynolds - NYG - OL - 2 yrs/1.05M - 2015 - 2 yrs
Hebron Fangupo - Pittsburgh - DL - 4 yrs/1.87M - 2016 - 1 yr
Ziggy Ansah - Detroit - DL - 4 yrs/18.6M - 2018 - R

3 Offense - 1 TE, 1 OL, 1 WR
4 Defense - 1 LB, 3 DL
1 Special Teams - 1 LS

Southern Utah (2):
Brad Sorenson - San Diego - QB - 4 yrs/2.2M - 2017 - R
Cody Larsen - Baltimore - DL - TBD - R

1 Offense - 1 QB
1 Defense - 1 DL

Weber State (1):
Paul McQuistan - Seattle - OL - 2 yrs/4M - 2014 - 7 yrs

1 Offense - 1 OL

@ Unrestricted Free Agent (2014)
* Injured Reserve (out for the 2013 season)
# Practice Squad (2013)
+ Reserve/Futures Contract (Begin 2014 NFL year on Active Roster)

[UtahMan3G]

Zane Beadles is up for a big contract this off-season. Jordan Gross is an UFA, but said he will only resign with Carolina (he just finished his 3rd best statistical season). Paul Soliai and Matt Asiata will be UFAs and seem to be looking at new contracts somewhere. RJ Stanford and Stevenson Sylvester will be UFAs and may be a stretch to be on an active roster in 2014.

[Applejack]

Zane Beadles is up for a big contract this off-season. Jordan Gross is an UFA, but said he will only resign with Carolina (he just finished his 3rd best statistical season). Paul Soliai and Matt Asiata will be UFAs and seem to be looking at new contracts somewhere. RJ Stanford and Stevenson Sylvester will be UFAs and may be a stretch to be on an active roster in 2014.

I had never noticed how big Steve Smith's contract is. That is gigantic for a WR. I'm not sure Carolina is going to get their money worth on that one.

[UtahMan3G]

Here is the updated list heading into the offseason:

Name - Team - Position - Contract - Free Agent Year - Years Played

Utah (25):
Steve Smith - Carolina - WR - 4 yrs/30M - 2017 - 12 yrs
@ Jordan Gross - UFA - OL - TBD - 10 yrs
Alex Smith - Kansas City - QB - 3 yrs/24M - 2015 - 8 yrs
@ Paul Soliai - UFA - DL - TBD - 6 yrs
Eric Weddle - San Diego - S - 5 yrs/40M - 2016 - 6 yrs
Paul Kruger - Cleveland - LB - 5 yrs/41M - 2018 - 4 yrs
Brice McCain - Houston - CB - 3 yrs/5.25M - 2016 - 4 yrs
Sean Smith - Kansas City - CB - 3 yrs/16.5M - 2016 - 4 yrs
@ Stevenson Sylvester - UFA - LB - TBD - 4 yrs
+ David Reed - San Francisco - WR - TBD - 4 yrs
(http://www.nfl.com/player/zanebeadles/496980/profile)@ Zane Beadles - UFA - OL - TBD - 3 yrs
+ Brandon Burton - Cincinnati - CB - TBD - 3 yrs
(http://www.nfl.com/player/koamisi/496820/profile)Koa Misi - Miami - LB - 5 yrs/17.63M - 2018 - 3 yrs
Caleb Schlauderaff - NYJ - OL - 4 yrs/2.15M - 2015 - 2 yrs
Sealver Siliga - New England - DL - 3 yrs/1.44M - 2015 - 2 yrs
(http://www.nfl.com/player/r.j.stanford/2508065/profile)@ R.J. Stanford - UFA - CB - TBD - 2 yrs
@ Matt Asiata - UFA - RB - TBD - 1 yr
Tony Bergstrom - Oakland - OL - 4 yrs/2.58M - 2016 - 1 yr
+ Tevita Finau - NYJ - DL - TBD - 1 yr
(http://www.nfl.com/player/derrickshelby/2532989/profile)Derrick Shelby - Miami - DL - 3 yrs/1.45M - 2015 - 1 yr
Star Lotulelei - Carolina - DL - 4 yrs/9.6M - 2017 - R
Joe Kruger - Philadelphia - DL - 4 yrs/2.23M - 2017 - R
Sam Brenner - Miami - OL - 2 yrs/900k - 2015 - R
+ Tevita Stevens - Washington - OL - TBD - R
+ Reggie Dunn - New England - WR - TBD - R

11 Offense - 1 QB, 1 RB, 3 WR, 6 OL
14 Defense - 3 LB, 6 DL, 4 CB, 1 S

Other local universities with players in the NFL:

Utah State (10):
Jarrett Bush - Green Bay - CB - 3 yrs/5.25M - 2015 - 8 yrs
Donald Penn - Tampa Bay - OL - 6 yrs/41.7M - 2016 - 8 yrs
Curtis Marsh - Philadelphia - CB - 2 yrs/1.2M - 2015 - 3 yrs
Michael Smith - Tampa Bay - RB - 4 yrs/2.16M - 2016 - 2 yrs
Bobby Wagner - Seattle - LB - 4 yrs/4.31M - 2016 - 1 yr
Robert Turbin - Seattle - RB - 4 yrs/2.56M - 2016 - 1 yr
Will Davis - Miami - CB - 4 yrs/2.7M - 2017 - R
+ Chuck Jacobs - San Francisco - WR - TBD - R
+ Kerwynn Williams - San Diego - RB - TBD - R
+ Al Lapuaho - Pittsburgh - DL - TBD - R

5 Offense - 3 RB, 1 WR, 1 OL
5 Defense - 3 CB, 1 LB, 1 DL

BYU "Long Snapper U" (9):
@ Brett Keisel - UFA - DL - TBD - 12 yrs
John Denney - Miami - LS - 3 yrs/3.47M - 2017 - 8 yrs
@ Austin Collie - UFA - WR - TBD - 5 yrs
@ Bryan Kehl - UFA - LB - TBD - 5 yrs
@ Dennis Pitta - UFA - TE - TBD - 3 yrs
+ Vic So'oto - Pittsburgh - LB - TBD - 2 yrs
Dallas Reynolds - NYG - OL - 2 yrs/1.05M - 2015 - 2 yrs
Hebron Fangupo - Pittsburgh - DL - 4 yrs/1.87M - 2016 - 1 yr
Ziggy Ansah - Detroit - DL - 4 yrs/18.6M - 2018 - R

3 Offense - 1 TE, 1 OL, 1 WR
5 Defense - 2 LB, 3 DL
1 Special Teams - 1 LS

Southern Utah (2):
Brad Sorenson - San Diego - QB - 4 yrs/2.2M - 2017 - R
+ Cody Larsen - Baltimore - DL - TBD - R

1 Offense - 1 QB
1 Defense - 1 DL

Weber State (1):
@ Paul McQuistan - UFA - OL - TBD - 7 yrs

1 Offense - 1 OL

@ Unrestricted Free Agent (2014)
+ Reserve/Futures Contract (Begin 2014 NFL year on Active Roster)

Key upcoming NFL dates:
Feb. 19 - NFL Combine
March 11 - New league year begins (including Free Agency)
May 8 - NFL Draft

[DrumNFeather]

Jordan Gross to retire:

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/10515615/jordan-gross-carolina-panthers-left-tackle-retire

[DrumNFeather]

Zane Beadles gets a huge deal from Jacksonville - hope he enjoyed his playoff trips these last few years.

Paul Soliai signed with the Falcons as well.

[UtahMan3G]

Here is the updated list as of: 3/13/2014

Name - Team - Position - Contract - Free Agent Year - Years Played

Utah (24):
@ Steve Smith - UFA - WR - TBD - 13 yrs
Alex Smith - Kansas City - QB - 3 yrs/24M - 2015 - 9 yrs
Paul Soliai - Atlanta - DL - 5 yrs/33M - 2019 - 7 yrs
Eric Weddle - San Diego - S - 5 yrs/40M - 2016 - 7 yrs
Paul Kruger - Cleveland - LB - 5 yrs/41M - 2018 - 5 yrs
@ Brice McCain - UFA - CB - TBD - 5 yrs
Sean Smith - Kansas City - CB - 3 yrs/16.5M - 2016 - 5 yrs
@ Stevenson Sylvester - UFA - LB - TBD - 5 yrs
+ David Reed - San Francisco - WR - TBD - 5 yrs
(http://www.nfl.com/player/zanebeadles/496980/profile)Zane Beadles - Jacksonville - OL - 5 yrs/30M - 2019 - 4 yrs
+ Brandon Burton - Cincinnati - CB - TBD - 4 yrs
(http://www.nfl.com/player/koamisi/496820/profile)Koa Misi - Miami - LB - 5 yrs/17.63M - 2018 - 4 yrs
Caleb Schlauderaff - NYJ - OL - 4 yrs/2.15M - 2015 - 3 yrs
Sealver Siliga - New England - DL - 3 yrs/1.44M - 2015 - 3 yrs
(http://www.nfl.com/player/r.j.stanford/2508065/profile)@ R.J. Stanford - UFA - CB - TBD - 3 yrs
Matt Asiata - Minnesota - RB - 1 yr/570k - 2015 - 2 yr
Tony Bergstrom - Oakland - OL - 4 yrs/2.58M - 2016 - 2 yr
+ Tevita Finau - NYJ - DL - TBD - 2 yr
(http://www.nfl.com/player/derrickshelby/2532989/profile)Derrick Shelby - Miami - DL - 3 yrs/1.45M - 2015 - 2 yr
Star Lotulelei - Carolina - DL - 4 yrs/9.6M - 2017 - 1 yr
Joe Kruger - Philadelphia - DL - 4 yrs/2.23M - 2017 - 1 yr
Sam Brenner - Miami - OL - 2 yrs/900k - 2015 - 1 yr
+ Tevita Stevens - Washington - OL - TBD - 1 yr
+ Reggie Dunn - New England - WR - TBD - 1 yr

10 Offense - 1 QB, 1 RB, 3 WR, 5 OL
14 Defense - 3 LB, 6 DL, 4 CB, 1 S

Other local universities with players in the NFL:

Utah State (10):
Jarrett Bush - Green Bay - CB - 3 yrs/5.25M - 2015 - 9 yrs
Donald Penn - Tampa Bay - OL - 6 yrs/41.7M - 2016 - 9 yrs
Curtis Marsh - Philadelphia - CB - 2 yrs/1.2M - 2015 - 4 yrs
Michael Smith - Tampa Bay - RB - 4 yrs/2.16M - 2016 - 3 yrs
Bobby Wagner - Seattle - LB - 4 yrs/4.31M - 2016 - 2 yr
Robert Turbin - Seattle - RB - 4 yrs/2.56M - 2016 - 2 yr
Will Davis - Miami - CB - 4 yrs/2.7M - 2017 - 1 yr
+ Chuck Jacobs - San Francisco - WR - TBD - 1 yr
+ Kerwynn Williams - San Diego - RB - TBD - 1 yr
+ Al Lapuaho - Pittsburgh - DL - TBD - 1 yr

5 Offense - 3 RB, 1 WR, 1 OL
5 Defense - 3 CB, 1 LB, 1 DL

BYU "Long Snapper U" (9):
@ Brett Keisel - UFA - DL - TBD - 13 yrs
John Denney - Miami - LS - 3 yrs/3.47M - 2017 - 9 yrs
@ Austin Collie - UFA - WR - TBD - 6 yrs
@ Bryan Kehl - UFA - LB - TBD - 6 yrs
Dennis Pitta - Baltimore - TE - 5 yrs/32M - 4 yrs
+ Vic So'oto - Pittsburgh - LB - TBD - 3 yrs
Dallas Reynolds - NYG - OL - 2 yrs/1.05M - 2015 - 3 yrs
Hebron Fangupo - Pittsburgh - DL - 4 yrs/1.87M - 2016 - 2 yr
Ziggy Ansah - Detroit - DL - 4 yrs/18.6M - 2018 - 1 yr

3 Offense - 1 TE, 1 OL, 1 WR
5 Defense - 2 LB, 3 DL
1 Special Teams - 1 LS

Southern Utah (2):
Brad Sorenson - San Diego - QB - 4 yrs/2.2M - 2017 - 1 yr
+ Cody Larsen - Baltimore - DL - TBD - 1 yr

1 Offense - 1 QB
1 Defense - 1 DL

Weber State (1):
@ Paul McQuistan - UFA - OL - TBD - 8 yrs

1 Offense - 1 OL

@ Free Agent (2014)
+ Reserve/Futures Contract (Begin 2014 NFL year on Active Roster)

[UtahMan3G]

With the exception of Steve Smith, all of the remaining U of U free agents may be done in the NFL, unfortunately. Last year, Brice McCain graded out as the very worst cover corner out of 110 qualifiers (his 5'9" size doesn't help). For Stevenson Sylvester - not much of a market for a 5-year vet FA who can't stay healthy, has a relatively high minimum salary (his minimum salary per time in the league is 730k), and can't crack the depth chart. RJ Stanford was a restricted free agent who didn't even get tendered by the Dolphins. He now hits the open market with an extremely deep CB pool. Walterfootball.com has him rated as the 56th best CB free agent (ahead of Brice McCain at #62).

[Utah]

With the exception of Steve Smith, all of the remaining U of U free agents may be done in the NFL, unfortunately. Last year, Brice McCain graded out as the very worst cover corner out of 110 qualifiers (his 5'9" size doesn't help). For Stevenson Sylvester - not much of a market for a 5-year vet FA who can't stay healthy, has a relatively high minimum salary (his minimum salary per time in the league is 730k), and can't crack the depth chart. RJ Stanford was a restricted free agent who didn't even get tendered by the Dolphins. He now hits the open market with an extremely deep CB pool. Walterfootball.com has him rated as the 56th best CB free agent (ahead of Brice McCain at #62).

So three retiring, and Murphy, McGill, Palepoi, Reilly joining rosters.

Exciting times for Utes!

[Mormon Red Death]

Article (http://insider.espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/10826774/usc-trojans-best-programs-producing-nfl-talent-college-football) on the best NFL producing programs:



I was surprised to see the number of recent Pro Bowlers from Utah, especially when you consider that these players were all recruited to compete in the Mountain West Conference. This group is not a product of the school's recent move to the Pac-12: Steve Smith (http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/2622/steve-smith), Jordan Gross (http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/4466/jordan-gross), Zane Beadles (http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/13261/zane-beadles), Eric Weddle (http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/10481/eric-weddle) and Paul Soliai (http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/10552/paul-soliai). That's just the Pro Bowl guys from the past three seasons. The Utes have several more good players in the league on top of that.

[UtahMan3G]

Here is the updated list as of: 5/22/2014

Name - Team - Position - Contract - Free Agent Year - Years Played

Utah (32):
Steve Smith - Baltimore - WR - 3 yrs/11M - 2017- 13 yrs
Alex Smith - Kansas City - QB - 3 yrs/24M - 2015 - 9 yrs
Paul Soliai - Atlanta - DL - 5 yrs/33M - 2019 - 7 yrs
Eric Weddle - San Diego - S - 5 yrs/40M - 2016 - 7 yrs
Paul Kruger - Cleveland - LB - 5 yrs/41M - 2018 - 5 yrs
Brice McCain - Pittsburgh - CB - TBD - 5 yrs
Sean Smith - Kansas City - CB - 3 yrs/16.5M - 2016 - 5 yrs
@ Stevenson Sylvester - UFA - LB - TBD - 5 yrs
+ David Reed - San Francisco - WR - TBD - 5 yrs
(http://www.nfl.com/player/zanebeadles/496980/profile)Zane Beadles - Jacksonville - OL - 5 yrs/30M - 2019 - 4 yrs
+ Brandon Burton - Cincinnati - CB - TBD - 4 yrs
(http://www.nfl.com/player/koamisi/496820/profile)Koa Misi - Miami - LB - 5 yrs/17.63M - 2018 - 4 yrs
Caleb Schlauderaff - NYJ - OL - 4 yrs/2.15M - 2015 - 3 yrs
Sealver Siliga - New England - DL - 3 yrs/1.44M - 2015 - 3 yrs
(http://www.nfl.com/player/r.j.stanford/2508065/profile)R.J. Stanford - Cincinnati - CB - TBD - 3 yrs
Matt Asiata - Minnesota - RB - 1 yr/570k - 2015 - 2 yr
Tony Bergstrom - Oakland - OL - 4 yrs/2.58M - 2016 - 2 yr
+ Tevita Finau - NYJ - DL - TBD - 2 yr
(http://www.nfl.com/player/derrickshelby/2532989/profile)Derrick Shelby - Miami - DL - 3 yrs/1.45M - 2015 - 2 yr
Star Lotulelei - Carolina - DL - 4 yrs/9.6M - 2017 - 1 yr
Joe Kruger - Philadelphia - DL - 4 yrs/2.23M - 2017 - 1 yr
Sam Brenner - Miami - OL - 2 yrs/900k - 2015 - 1 yr
+ Tevita Stevens - Washington - OL - TBD - 1 yr
+ Reggie Dunn - New England - WR - TBD - 1 yr
Keith McGill - Oakland - CB - TBD - R
Trevor Reilly - NYJ - OLB - TBD -R
* Anthony Denham - Houston - TE - R
# Vyncent Jones - Pittsburgh - OL - R
* Jake Murphy - Oakland - TE - R
* Tenny Palepoi - San Diego - DL - R
* LT Tuipulotu - New England - DL - R
* Karl Williams - Oakland - RB - R

14 Offense - 1 QB, 2 RB, 3 WR, 2 TE, 6 OL
18 Defense - 4 LB, 8 DL, 5 CB, 1 S

Other local universities with players in the NFL:

Utah State (19):
Jarrett Bush - Green Bay - CB - 3 yrs/5.25M - 2015 - 9 yrs
Donald Penn - Oakland - OL - TBD - 9 yrs
Curtis Marsh - Philadelphia - CB - 2 yrs/1.2M - 2015 - 4 yrs
Michael Smith - Tampa Bay - RB - 4 yrs/2.16M - 2016 - 3 yrs
Bobby Wagner - Seattle - LB - 4 yrs/4.31M - 2016 - 2 yr
Robert Turbin - Seattle - RB - 4 yrs/2.56M - 2016 - 2 yr
Will Davis - Miami - CB - 4 yrs/2.7M - 2017 - 1 yr
+ Chuck Jacobs - San Francisco - WR - TBD - 1 yr
+ Kerwynn Williams - San Diego - RB - TBD - 1 yr
+ Al Lapuaho - Pittsburgh - DL - TBD - 1 yr
Mo Alexander - St Louis - S - TBD - R
Nevin Lawson - Detroit - CB - TBD - R
* Joey DeMartino - Kansas City - RB - R
* Jake Doughty - Green Bay - LB - R
* Tay Glover-Wright - Atlanta - CB - R
* Tyler Larsen - Miami - OL - R
* AJ Pataiali'i - Baltimore - DL - R
# Eric Schultz - Indianapolis - OL - R
* DJ Tialavea - Jacksonville - TE - R

9 Offense - 4 RB, 1 WR, 3 OL, 1 TE
10 Defense - 5 CB, 2 LB, 2 DL, 1 S

BYU "Long Snapper U" (15):
@ Brett Keisel - UFA - DL - TBD - 13 yrs
John Denney - Miami - LS - 3 yrs/3.47M - 2017 - 9 yrs
@ Austin Collie - UFA - WR - TBD - 6 yrs
@ Bryan Kehl - UFA - LB - TBD - 6 yrs
Dennis Pitta - Baltimore - TE - 5 yrs/32M - 4 yrs
+ Vic So'oto - Pittsburgh - LB - TBD - 3 yrs
Dallas Reynolds - NYG - OL - 2 yrs/1.05M - 2015 - 3 yrs
Hebron Fangupo - Pittsburgh - DL - 4 yrs/1.87M - 2016 - 2 yr
Ziggy Ansah - Detroit - DL - 4 yrs/18.6M - 2018 - 1 yr
Kyle Van Noy - Detroit - LB - TBD - R
# Kaneakua Friel - Dallas - TE - R
* Spencer Hadley - New Orleans - LB - R
* Cody Hoffman - Washington - WR - R
* Eathyn Manumaleuna - NYG - DL - R
* Daniel Sorensen - Kansas City - S - R

5 Offense - 2 TE, 1 OL, 2 WR
9 Defense - 4 LB, 4 DL, 1 S
1 Special Teams - 1 LS

Southern Utah (2):
Brad Sorenson - San Diego - QB - 4 yrs/2.2M - 2017 - 1 yr
+ Cody Larsen - Baltimore - DL - TBD - 1 yr

1 Offense - 1 QB
1 Defense - 1 DL

Weber State (1):
Paul McQuistan - Cleveland - OL - TBD - 8 yrs

1 Offense - 1 OL

@ Unrestricted Free Agent (2014)
+ Reserve/Futures Contract (Begin 2014 NFL year on Active Roster)
* Undrafted Free Agent
# Invited to camp

[UtahMan3G]

Stevenson Sylvester had a tryout with New England last week. No word on any signings.

[UtahMan3G]

Quite a few cuts in the last couple of weeks. Here's the latest list:

Name - Team - Position - Contract - Free Agent Year - Years Played

Utah (29):
Steve Smith - Baltimore - WR - 3 yrs/11M - 2017- 13 yrs
Alex Smith - Kansas City - QB - 3 yrs/24M - 2015 - 9 yrs
Paul Soliai - Atlanta - DL - 5 yrs/33M - 2019 - 7 yrs
Eric Weddle - San Diego - S - 5 yrs/40M - 2016 - 7 yrs
Paul Kruger - Cleveland - LB - 5 yrs/41M - 2018 - 5 yrs
Brice McCain - Pittsburgh - CB - TBD - 5 yrs
Sean Smith - Kansas City - CB - 3 yrs/16.5M - 2016 - 5 yrs
David Reed - San Francisco - WR - TBD - 5 yrs
(http://www.nfl.com/player/zanebeadles/496980/profile)Zane Beadles - Jacksonville - OL - 5 yrs/30M - 2019 - 4 yrs
Brandon Burton - Indianapolis - CB - TBD - 4 yrs
(http://www.nfl.com/player/koamisi/496820/profile)Koa Misi - Miami - LB - 5 yrs/17.63M - 2018 - 4 yrs
Caleb Schlauderaff - NYJ - OL - 4 yrs/2.15M - 2015 - 3 yrs
Sealver Siliga - New England - DL - 3 yrs/1.44M - 2015 - 3 yrs
(http://www.nfl.com/player/r.j.stanford/2508065/profile)R.J. Stanford - Cincinnati - CB - TBD - 3 yrs
Matt Asiata - Minnesota - RB - 1 yr/570k - 2015 - 2 yr
Tony Bergstrom - Oakland - OL - 4 yrs/2.58M - 2016 - 2 yr
Tevita Finau - NYJ - DL - TBD - 2 yr
(http://www.nfl.com/player/derrickshelby/2532989/profile)Derrick Shelby - Miami - DL - 3 yrs/1.45M - 2015 - 2 yr
Star Lotulelei - Carolina - DL - 4 yrs/9.6M - 2017 - 1 yr
Joe Kruger - Philadelphia - DL - 4 yrs/2.23M - 2017 - 1 yr
Sam Brenner - Miami - OL - 2 yrs/900k - 2015 - 1 yr
Tevita Stevens - Washington - OL - TBD - 1 yr
Keith McGill - Oakland - CB - TBD - R
Trevor Reilly - NYJ - OLB - TBD -R
Anthony Denham - Houston - TE - R
Jake Murphy - Oakland - TE - R
Tenny Palepoi - San Diego - DL - R
LT Tuipulotu - New England - DL - R
Karl Williams - Oakland - RB - R

12 Offense - 1 QB, 2 RB, 2 WR, 2 TE, 5 OL
17 Defense - 3 LB, 8 DL, 5 CB, 1 S

Other local universities with players in the NFL:

Utah State (17):
Jarrett Bush - Green Bay - CB - 3 yrs/5.25M - 2015 - 9 yrs
Donald Penn - Oakland - OL - TBD - 9 yrs
Curtis Marsh - Philadelphia - CB - 2 yrs/1.2M - 2015 - 4 yrs
Bobby Wagner - Seattle - LB - 4 yrs/4.31M - 2016 - 2 yr
Robert Turbin - Seattle - RB - 4 yrs/2.56M - 2016 - 2 yr
Will Davis - Miami - CB - 4 yrs/2.7M - 2017 - 1 yr
Chuck Jacobs - San Francisco - WR - TBD - 1 yr
Kerwynn Williams - San Diego - RB - TBD - 1 yr
Al Lapuaho - Pittsburgh - DL - TBD - 1 yr
Mo Alexander - St Louis - S - TBD - R
Nevin Lawson - Detroit - CB - TBD - R
Jake Doughty - Green Bay - LB - R
Bojay Filimoeatu - Oakland - LB - R
Tay Glover-Wright - Atlanta - CB - R
Tyler Larsen - Miami - OL - R
AJ Pataiali'i - Baltimore - DL - R
DJ Tialavea - Jacksonville - TE - R

6 Offense - 2 RB, 1 WR, 2 OL, 1 TE
11 Defense - 5 CB, 3 LB, 2 DL, 1 S

BYU "Long Snapper U" (9):
John Denney - Miami - LS - 3 yrs/3.47M - 2017 - 9 yrs
Dennis Pitta - Baltimore - TE - 5 yrs/32M - 4 yrs
Vic So'oto - Pittsburgh - LB - TBD - 3 yrs
Dallas Reynolds - NYG - OL - 2 yrs/1.05M - 2015 - 3 yrs
Hebron Fangupo - Pittsburgh - DL - 4 yrs/1.87M - 2016 - 2 yr
Ziggy Ansah - Detroit - DL - 4 yrs/18.6M - 2018 - 1 yr
Kyle Van Noy - Detroit - LB - TBD - R
Cody Hoffman - Washington - WR - R
Daniel Sorensen - Kansas City - S - R

3 Offense - 1 TE, 1 OL, 1 WR
5 Defense - 2 LB, 2 DL, 1 S
1 Special Teams - 1 LS

Southern Utah (1):
Brad Sorenson - San Diego - QB - 4 yrs/2.2M - 2017 - 1 yr

1 Offense - 1 QB

Weber State (1):
Paul McQuistan - Cleveland - OL - TBD - 8 yrs

1 Offense - 1 OL

[DrumNFeather]

Stevenson Sylvester signs with Buffalo.

[DrumNFeather]

So, this is a few month's old, and hopefully not in another thread, but Alex Smith spoke at graduation this year and gave what I thought was a pretty impressive speech:


http://youtu.be/4E-2AtyI_I8

[DrumNFeather]

Stevenson Sylvester signs with Buffalo.

And here's a nice article on him: http://www.freenewspos.com/news/article/c/1720381/today/former-ute-stevenson-sylvester-has-prime-opportunity

[DrumNFeather]

Zane Beadles donates $750k: http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/utes/58233072-89/beadles-utah-football-zane.html.csp

[Sullyute]

Here is a good article (http://mmqb.si.com/2014/07/29/jordan-gross-weight-retirement-panthers/) by SI on Jordan Gross and his retirement from the NFL.

[DrumNFeather]

Star sacks Alex...Ute on Ute crime.

[Applejack]

Starlight is ranked as the 63rd best defensive player in the NFL. Not bad for a second year pro: http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/136491/star-lotulelei-makes-nflrank-at-no-63

[hostile]

Joe Kruger released by Philly today.

[Dwight Schr-Ute]

I meant to post this last night, but a nice feature on Matt Asiata and his family first approach.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=IbeMkncxmjI


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[UtahMan3G]

Here is the updated list as of: 8/25/2014 (Brandon Burton released from Indianapolis)

Name - Team - Position - Contract - Free Agent Year - Years Played

Utah (29):
Steve Smith - Baltimore - WR - 3 yrs/11M - 2017- 13 yrs
Alex Smith - Kansas City - QB - 3 yrs/24M - 2015 - 9 yrs
Paul Soliai - Atlanta - DL - 5 yrs/33M - 2019 - 7 yrs
Eric Weddle - San Diego - S - 5 yrs/40M - 2016 - 7 yrs
Paul Kruger - Cleveland - LB - 5 yrs/41M - 2018 - 5 yrs
Brice McCain - Pittsburgh - CB - TBD - 5 yrs
Sean Smith - Kansas City - CB - 3 yrs/16.5M - 2016 - 5 yrs
David Reed - San Francisco - WR - TBD - 5 yrs
(http://www.nfl.com/player/zanebeadles/496980/profile)Zane Beadles - Jacksonville - OL - 5 yrs/30M - 2019 - 4 yrs
(http://www.nfl.com/player/koamisi/496820/profile)Koa Misi - Miami - LB - 5 yrs/17.63M - 2018 - 4 yrs
*Stevenson Sylvester - Buffalo - LB - TBD - 4 yrs
Caleb Schlauderaff - NYJ - OL - 4 yrs/2.15M - 2015 - 3 yrs
Sealver Siliga - New England - DL - 3 yrs/1.44M - 2015 - 3 yrs
(http://www.nfl.com/player/r.j.stanford/2508065/profile)R.J. Stanford - Cincinnati - CB - TBD - 3 yrs
Matt Asiata - Minnesota - RB - 1 yr/570k - 2015 - 2 yr
Tony Bergstrom - Oakland - OL - 4 yrs/2.58M - 2016 - 2 yr
Tevita Finau - NYJ - DL - TBD - 2 yr
(http://www.nfl.com/player/derrickshelby/2532989/profile)Derrick Shelby - Miami - DL - 3 yrs/1.45M - 2015 - 2 yr
Star Lotulelei - Carolina - DL - 4 yrs/9.6M - 2017 - 1 yr
Sam Brenner - Miami - OL - 2 yrs/900k - 2015 - 1 yr
Joe Kruger - San Diego - DL - TBD - 1 yr
Tevita Stevens - Washington - OL - TBD - 1 yr
Keith McGill - Oakland - CB - TBD - R
Trevor Reilly - NYJ - OLB - TBD -R
Anthony Denham - Houston - TE - R
Jake Murphy - Oakland - TE - R
Tenny Palepoi - San Diego - DL - R
LT Tuipulotu - New England - DL - R
Karl Williams - Oakland - RB - R

12 Offense - 1 QB, 2 RB, 2 WR, 2 TE, 5 OL
17 Defense - 4 LB, 8 DL, 4 CB, 1 S

Other local universities with players in the NFL:

Utah State (16):
Jarrett Bush - Green Bay - CB - 3 yrs/5.25M - 2015 - 9 yrs
Donald Penn - Oakland - OL - TBD - 9 yrs
Curtis Marsh - Philadelphia - CB - 2 yrs/1.2M - 2015 - 4 yrs
Bobby Wagner - Seattle - LB - 4 yrs/4.31M - 2016 - 2 yr
Robert Turbin - Seattle - RB - 4 yrs/2.56M - 2016 - 2 yr
Will Davis - Miami - CB - 4 yrs/2.7M - 2017 - 1 yr
*Chuck Jacobs - San Francisco - WR - TBD - 1 yr
Kerwynn Williams - San Diego - RB - TBD - 1 yr
Al Lapuaho - Pittsburgh - DL - TBD - 1 yr
Mo Alexander - St Louis - S - TBD - R
Nevin Lawson - Detroit - CB - TBD - R
Jake Doughty - Green Bay - LB - R
Bojay Filimoeatu - Oakland - LB - R
Tyler Larsen - Miami - OL - R
AJ Pataiali'i - Baltimore - DL - R
DJ Tialavea - Jacksonville - TE - R

6 Offense - 2 RB, 1 WR, 2 OL, 1 TE
10 Defense - 4 CB, 3 LB, 2 DL, 1 S

BYU "Long Snapper U" (11):
Brett Keisel - Pittsburgh - DL - TBD - 13 yrs
John Denney - Miami - LS - 3 yrs/3.47M - 2017 - 9 yrs
Dennis Pitta - Baltimore - TE - 5 yrs/32M - 4 yrs
Vic So'oto - Pittsburgh - LB - TBD - 3 yrs
Dallas Reynolds - NYG - OL - 2 yrs/1.05M - 2015 - 3 yrs
Hebron Fangupo - Pittsburgh - DL - 4 yrs/1.87M - 2016 - 2 yr
Ziggy Ansah - Detroit - DL - 4 yrs/18.6M - 2018 - 1 yr
Kyle Van Noy - Detroit - LB - TBD - R
Daniel Sorensen - Kansas City - S - R
Eathyn Manumaleuna - New England - DL - R
Spencer Hadley - Oakland - LB - R

2 Offense - 1 TE, 1 OL
8 Defense - 3 LB, 4 DL, 1 S
1 Special Teams - 1 LS

Southern Utah (2):
Brad Sorenson - San Diego - QB - 4 yrs/2.2M - 2017 - 1 yr
Cody Larsen - Denver - DL - TBD - 1 yr

1 Offense - 1 QB
1 Defense - 1 DL

Weber State (2):
Pat McQuistan - Atlanta - OL - TBD - 9 yrs
Paul McQuistan - Cleveland - OL - TBD - 8 yrs

2 Offense - 2 OL

* Injured Reserve

[UtahsMrSports]

Joe Kruger released by Philly today.

I will always wonder what he was thinking leaving early. I hope he finds a good landing spot though.

[DrumNFeather]

I will always wonder what he was thinking leaving early. I hope he finds a good landing spot though.


Looks like San Diego claimed him off waivers.

[UBlender]

I believe I saw on the twitters that RJ Stanford got cut.

[DrumNFeather]

Stevens cut by the Skins. Probably heading to the practice squad.

[UtahMan3G]

Here is the updated list as of: 8/30/2014

Name - Team - Position - Contract - Free Agent Year - Years Played

Utah (18):
Steve Smith - Baltimore - WR - 3 yrs/11M - 2017- 13 yrs
Alex Smith - Kansas City - QB - 3 yrs/24M - 2015 - 9 yrs
Paul Soliai - Atlanta - DL - 5 yrs/33M - 2019 - 7 yrs
Eric Weddle - San Diego - S - 5 yrs/40M - 2016 - 7 yrs
Paul Kruger - Cleveland - LB - 5 yrs/41M - 2018 - 5 yrs
Brice McCain - Pittsburgh - CB - 1 yr/795k - 2015 - 5 yrs
Sean Smith - Kansas City - CB - 3 yrs/16.5M - 2016 - 5 yrs
(http://www.nfl.com/player/zanebeadles/496980/profile)Zane Beadles - Jacksonville - OL - 5 yrs/30M - 2019 - 4 yrs
(http://www.nfl.com/player/koamisi/496820/profile)Koa Misi - Miami - LB - 5 yrs/17.63M - 2018 - 4 yrs
*Stevenson Sylvester - Buffalo - LB - 1 yr/730k - 2015 - 4 yrs
Sealver Siliga - New England - DL - 3 yrs/1.44M - 2015 - 3 yrs
Matt Asiata - Minnesota - RB - 1 yr/570k - 2015 - 2 yr
Tony Bergstrom - Oakland - OL - 4 yrs/2.58M - 2016 - 2 yr
(http://www.nfl.com/player/derrickshelby/2532989/profile)Derrick Shelby - Miami - DL - 3 yrs/1.45M - 2015 - 2 yr
Star Lotulelei - Carolina - DL - 4 yrs/9.6M - 2017 - 1 yr
Keith McGill - Oakland - CB - 4 yrs/2.67M - 2018 - R
Trevor Reilly - NYJ - OLB - 4 yrs/2.28M - 2018 -R
Tenny Palepoi - San Diego - DL - 3 yrs/1.53M - 2017 - R

5 Offense - 1 QB, 1 RB, 1 WR, 2 OL
13 Defense - 4 LB, 5 DL, 3 CB, 1 S

Other local universities with players in the NFL:

Utah State (8):
Jarrett Bush - Green Bay - CB - 3 yrs/5.25M - 2015 - 9 yrs
Donald Penn - Oakland - OL - 2 yrs/9.6M - 2016 - 9 yrs
Bobby Wagner - Seattle - LB - 4 yrs/4.31M - 2016 - 2 yr
Robert Turbin - Seattle - RB - 4 yrs/2.56M - 2016 - 2 yr
Will Davis - Miami - CB - 4 yrs/2.7M - 2017 - 1 yr
*Chuck Jacobs - San Francisco - WR - 2 yrs/930k - 2016 - 1 yr
Mo Alexander - St Louis - S - 4 yrs/2.68M - 2018 - R
Nevin Lawson - Detroit - CB - 4 yrs/2.52M - 2018 - R

3 Offense - 1 RB, 1 WR, 1 OL
5 Defense - 3 CB, 1 LB, 1 S

BYU "Long Snapper U" (7):
Brett Keisel - Pittsburgh - DL - 2 yrs/3M - 2016 - 13 yrs
John Denney - Miami - LS - 3 yrs/3.47M - 2017 - 9 yrs
Dennis Pitta - Baltimore - TE - 5 yrs/32M - 4 yrs
Dallas Reynolds - NYG - OL - 2 yrs/1.05M - 2015 - 3 yrs
Ziggy Ansah - Detroit - DL - 4 yrs/18.6M - 2018 - 1 yr
Kyle Van Noy - Detroit - LB - 4 yrs/5.10M - 2018 - R
Daniel Sorensen - Kansas City - S - 3 yrs/1.53M - 2017 - R

2 Offense - 1 TE, 1 OL
4 Defense - 1 LB, 2 DL, 1 S
1 Special Teams - 1 LS

Weber State (1):
Paul McQuistan - Cleveland - OL - 2 yrs/3M - 2016 - 8 yrs

1 Offense - 1 OL

* Injured Reserve

[chrisrenrut]

Steve Smith, still a stud after all these years:

http://www.nfl.com/videos/baltimore-ravens/0ap3000000390708/Steve-Smith-throws-down-Pacman-for-TD

[UtahMan3G]

Here is the updated list as of: 9/9/2014

Name - Team - Position - Contract - Free Agent Year - Years Played

Utah (22):
Steve Smith - Baltimore - WR - 3 yrs/11M - 2017- 13 yrs
Alex Smith - Kansas City - QB - 4 yrs/68M - 2019 - 9 yrs
Paul Soliai - Atlanta - DL - 5 yrs/33M - 2019 - 7 yrs
Eric Weddle - San Diego - S - 5 yrs/40M - 2016 - 7 yrs
Paul Kruger - Cleveland - LB - 5 yrs/41M - 2018 - 5 yrs
Brice McCain - Pittsburgh - CB - 1 yr/795k - 2015 - 5 yrs
Sean Smith - Kansas City - CB - 3 yrs/16.5M - 2016 - 5 yrs
(http://www.nfl.com/player/zanebeadles/496980/profile)Zane Beadles - Jacksonville - OL - 5 yrs/30M - 2019 - 4 yrs
(http://www.nfl.com/player/koamisi/496820/profile)Koa Misi - Miami - LB - 5 yrs/17.63M - 2018 - 4 yrs
*Stevenson Sylvester - Buffalo - LB - 1 yr/730k - 2015 - 4 yrs
Sealver Siliga - New England - DL - 3 yrs/1.44M - 2015 - 3 yrs
Matt Asiata - Minnesota - RB - 1 yr/570k - 2015 - 2 yr
Tony Bergstrom - Oakland - OL - 4 yrs/2.58M - 2016 - 2 yr
(http://www.nfl.com/player/derrickshelby/2532989/profile)@ Tevita Finau - NYJ - DL - TBD - 2 yrs
Derrick Shelby - Miami - DL - 3 yrs/1.45M - 2015 - 2 yr
@ Sam Brenner - Miami - OL - TBD - 1 yr
Star Lotulelei - Carolina - DL - 4 yrs/9.6M - 2017 - 1 yr
@ Tevita Stevens - Washington - OL - TBD - 1 yr
@ Anthony Denham - Houston - TE - TBD - R
Keith McGill - Oakland - CB - 4 yrs/2.67M - 2018 - R
Trevor Reilly - NYJ - LB - 4 yrs/2.28M - 2018 -R
Tenny Palepoi - San Diego - DL - 3 yrs/1.53M - 2017 - R

8 Offense - 1 QB, 1 RB, 1 WR, 4 OL, 1 TE
14 Defense - 4 LB, 6 DL, 3 CB, 1 S

Other local universities with players in the NFL:

Utah State (11):
Jarrett Bush - Green Bay - CB - 3 yrs/5.25M - 2015 - 9 yrs
Donald Penn - Oakland - OL - 2 yrs/9.6M - 2016 - 9 yrs
Bobby Wagner - Seattle - LB - 4 yrs/4.31M - 2016 - 2 yr
Robert Turbin - Seattle - RB - 4 yrs/2.56M - 2016 - 2 yr
Will Davis - Miami - CB - 4 yrs/2.7M - 2017 - 1 yr
*Chuck Jacobs - San Francisco - WR - 2 yrs/930k - 2016 - 1 yr
Mo Alexander - St Louis - S - 4 yrs/2.68M - 2018 - R
Nevin Lawson - Detroit - CB - 4 yrs/2.52M - 2018 - R
@ Bojay Filimoeatu - Oakland - LB - TBD - R
@ AJ Pataiali'i - Baltimore - DL - TBD - R
@ DJ Tialavea - Buffalo - TE - TBD - R

4 Offense - 1 RB, 1 WR, 1 OL, 1 TE
7 Defense - 3 CB, 2 LB, 1 S, 1 DL

BYU "Long Snapper U" (7):
Brett Keisel - Pittsburgh - DL - 2 yrs/3M - 2016 - 13 yrs
John Denney - Miami - LS - 3 yrs/3.47M - 2017 - 9 yrs
Dennis Pitta - Baltimore - TE - 5 yrs/32M - 2020 - 4 yrs
Dallas Reynolds - NYG - OL - 2 yrs/1.05M - 2015 - 3 yrs
Ziggy Ansah - Detroit - DL - 4 yrs/18.6M - 2018 - 1 yr
*Kyle Van Noy - Detroit - LB - 4 yrs/5.10M - 2018 - R
@ Spencer Hadley- Oakland - LB - TBD - R

2 Offense - 1 TE, 1 OL
4 Defense - 2 LB, 2 DL
1 Special Teams - 1 LS

Weber State (1):
Paul McQuistan - Cleveland - OL - 2 yrs/3M - 2016 - 8 yrs

1 Offense - 1 OL

* Injured Reserve
@ Practice Squad

[UtahMan3G]

Here is the updated list as of: 9/10/2014 (Tevita Stevens released from Washington Practice Squad, Reggie Dunn signed to Dallas Practice Squad)

Name - Team - Position - Contract - Free Agent Year - Years Played

Utah (22):
Steve Smith - Baltimore - WR - 3 yrs/11M - 2017- 13 yrs
Alex Smith - Kansas City - QB - 4 yrs/68M - 2019 - 9 yrs
Paul Soliai - Atlanta - DL - 5 yrs/33M - 2019 - 7 yrs
Eric Weddle - San Diego - S - 5 yrs/40M - 2016 - 7 yrs
Paul Kruger - Cleveland - LB - 5 yrs/41M - 2018 - 5 yrs
Brice McCain - Pittsburgh - CB - 1 yr/795k - 2015 - 5 yrs
Sean Smith - Kansas City - CB - 3 yrs/16.5M - 2016 - 5 yrs
(http://www.nfl.com/player/zanebeadles/496980/profile)Zane Beadles - Jacksonville - OL - 5 yrs/30M - 2019 - 4 yrs
(http://www.nfl.com/player/koamisi/496820/profile)Koa Misi - Miami - LB - 5 yrs/17.63M - 2018 - 4 yrs
*Stevenson Sylvester - Buffalo - LB - 1 yr/730k - 2015 - 4 yrs
Sealver Siliga - New England - DL - 3 yrs/1.44M - 2015 - 3 yrs
Matt Asiata - Minnesota - RB - 1 yr/570k - 2015 - 2 yr
Tony Bergstrom - Oakland - OL - 4 yrs/2.58M - 2016 - 2 yr
(http://www.nfl.com/player/derrickshelby/2532989/profile)@ Tevita Finau - NYJ - DL - TBD - 2 yrs
Derrick Shelby - Miami - DL - 3 yrs/1.45M - 2015 - 2 yr
@ Sam Brenner - Miami - OL - TBD - 1 yr
@ Reggie Dunn - Dallas - WR - TBD - 1 yr
Star Lotulelei - Carolina - DL - 4 yrs/9.6M - 2017 - 1 yr
@ Anthony Denham - Houston - TE - TBD - R
Keith McGill - Oakland - CB - 4 yrs/2.67M - 2018 - R
Trevor Reilly - NYJ - LB - 4 yrs/2.28M - 2018 -R
Tenny Palepoi - San Diego - DL - 3 yrs/1.53M - 2017 - R

8 Offense - 1 QB, 1 RB, 2 WR, 3 OL, 1 TE
14 Defense - 4 LB, 6 DL, 3 CB, 1 S

Other local universities with players in the NFL:

Utah State (10):
Jarrett Bush - Green Bay - CB - 3 yrs/5.25M - 2015 - 9 yrs
Donald Penn - Oakland - OL - 2 yrs/9.6M - 2016 - 9 yrs
Bobby Wagner - Seattle - LB - 4 yrs/4.31M - 2016 - 2 yr
Robert Turbin - Seattle - RB - 4 yrs/2.56M - 2016 - 2 yr
Will Davis - Miami - CB - 4 yrs/2.7M - 2017 - 1 yr
*Chuck Jacobs - San Francisco - WR - 2 yrs/930k - 2016 - 1 yr
Mo Alexander - St Louis - S - 4 yrs/2.68M - 2018 - R
Nevin Lawson - Detroit - CB - 4 yrs/2.52M - 2018 - R
@ Bojay Filimoeatu - Oakland - LB - TBD - R
@ DJ Tialavea - Buffalo - TE - TBD - R

4 Offense - 1 RB, 1 WR, 1 OL, 1 TE
6 Defense - 3 CB, 2 LB, 1 S

BYU "Long Snapper U" (7):
Brett Keisel - Pittsburgh - DL - 2 yrs/3M - 2016 - 13 yrs
John Denney - Miami - LS - 3 yrs/3.47M - 2017 - 9 yrs
Dennis Pitta - Baltimore - TE - 5 yrs/32M - 2020 - 4 yrs
Dallas Reynolds - NYG - OL - 2 yrs/1.05M - 2015 - 3 yrs
Ziggy Ansah - Detroit - DL - 4 yrs/18.6M - 2018 - 1 yr
*Kyle Van Noy - Detroit - LB - 4 yrs/5.10M - 2018 - R
@ Spencer Hadley- Oakland - LB - TBD - R

2 Offense - 1 TE, 1 OL
4 Defense - 2 LB, 2 DL
1 Special Teams - 1 LS

Weber State (1):
Paul McQuistan - Cleveland - OL - 2 yrs/3M - 2016 - 8 yrs

1 Offense - 1 OL

* Injured Reserve
@ Practice Squad

[Mormon Red Death]

Eric Weddle conversation on the grantland football podcast (http://grantland.com/the-triangle/the-grantland-nfl-podcast-adrian-peterson-fantasy-football-and-a-conversation-with-eric-weddle/)

[DrumNFeather]

Jake Murphy in Baltimore for a workout.


"The Ravens are working out tight ends Emmanuel Ogbuehi, Kellen Davis, Matt Mulligan and Jake Murphy today at team headquarters, according to sources," wrote Aaron Wilson (http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bal-source-ravens-working-out-tight-end-emmanuel-ogbuehi-today-20140923,0,2840012.story) of the Baltimore Sun.

[hostile]

Jake Murphy in Baltimore for a workout.

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Sucks for Pitta. Hopefully Jake can catch on with them.

[chrisrenrut]

I've never been much into fantasy football, but how well would a mostly Ute alumni team have done this week?

Matt Asiata- 3 TDs on 78 yards

Steve Smith- 2 TDs on 7 receptions for 139 yards

Alex Smith- 3 TDs on 248 yards passing (still in the 4th quarter)

[Mormon Red Death]

One of my favorite things written about Steve Smith last week (before the game)


RAVENS (-3) over Panthers
Steve Smith Steve Smith Steve Smith Steve Smith Steve Smith Steve Smith Steve Smith Steve Smith. I honestly think the Panthers are probably a better team than the Ravens, but there is no possible way I could bring myself to bet against Smith facing the Panthers. If they lose or don’t cover, whatever, that’ll happen. But if I take the Panthers, I know the Ravens are going to take the ball first, and Smith is going to come onto the field and catch a slant and lay out somebody trying to tackle him, and he’s going to get up and win a fistfight with the entire Carolina organization, and I’m going to feel very stupid about betting on the Panthers with 59 minutes to go in the game.
Let me tell you a story. During my year living in Vegas, I played a fair amount of poker. One day, I was playing at Mandalay Bay and talking to the guy next to me, who eventually revealed he had played wideout on the same junior college team (Santa Monica College) as Smith and Chad Johnson, then Chad Ochocinco. Somebody at the table asked him about Ochocinco and he had nothing but hilarious stories to tell about Ochocinco goofing around and having fun.
I asked him about Smith, though, and the man’s brow immediately furrowed. His smile disappeared. He told me a story of getting into an argument with Smith over some long-forgotten situation where he was in the right. The poker player was a younger man then, and as many of us were as young men, he got very obstinate about being in the right and was willing to turn an otherwise irrelevant slight into a fight. He got to the point where he was about ready to throw down … at which point Smith escalated the tension about 10 levels beyond anything my man could have ever generated at his most wronged. He looked into Smith’s eyes and saw a rage he could never hope to match. In sheer self-preservation mode, he apologized to Smith and got as far away as possible. It was a lot like thehigh school bully scene from Louie (http://gawker.com/5615717/high-school-bully-emasculates-louis-ck), only with one Steve Smith instead of a bunch of high schoolers.5 (http://grantland.com/the-triangle/nfl-week-4-coaches-marvin-lewis-chip-kelly-bruce-arians/#fn-5)
As he finished the story, I laughed in support of the guy’s situation and said knowingly, “I guess you don’t fuck with Steve Smith.” He looked at me with great sincerity, as if to warn me out of even the slightest possible hint of serious interest in the pursuit, and said very clearly: “Do not fuck with Steve Smith.”
The Panthers fucked with Steve Smith.

[UBlender]

Rumors on twitter yesterday had Jake Murphy signing with Miami's practice squad. Hopefully it's true. I've always maintained that Jake, with his degree and famous father (I hear his had played a professional sport but I can't quite recall which....), will be just fine in life without an NFL career and that he didn't stand to gain much personally by staying for his senior season. But I'm sure it would still be great for him to at least have a cup of postum in the NFL.

[Mormon Red Death]

Rumors on twitter yesterday had Jake Murphy signing with Miami's practice squad. Hopefully it's true. I've always maintained that Jake, with his degree and famous father (I hear his had played a professional sport but I can't quite recall which....), will be just fine in life without an NFL career and that he didn't stand to gain much personally by staying for his senior season. But I'm sure it would still be great for him to at least have a cup of postum in the NFL.

I know his brother in law. I will find out and report.

[SoCalPat]

That story alone should get him into the HOF.

Seriously, who would ever guess that the most fearsome man in the NFL for a solid decade would be a 5'7" WR?

He just called his shot, Babe Ruth style, Joe Namath style, and he delivered.

He's listed as being 5-9, but no matter. Steve Smith is the greatest small WR to ever play in the NFL and it's not even close. Two-time All-Pro, five-time Pro Bowler and only one of three WRs since the merger to win the receiving triple crown (catches, TDs, yards). The others are Jerry Rice and Sterling Sharpe -- the greatest WR of all time and another would-be HOF'er whose career was cut short by injury just as the passing game (and Brett Favre) in the NFL was really emerging.

Steve Smith had to wait until he was 35 before having a truly elite QB throw to him. Jake Delhomme was good, but limited. Cam Newton was young. In the prime of his career, he mustered up a 1,000-yard season in 2007 when Carolina had four different starting QBs (Vinny Testaverde, Matt Moore, Delhomme and David Carr) in the same season. He's also a beast in the postseason -- in nine postseason games, he has 10 TDs (eight receiving, one rushing, one PR).

[U-Ute]

Rumors on twitter yesterday had Jake Murphy signing with Miami's practice squad. Hopefully it's true. I've always maintained that Jake, with his degree and famous father (I hear his had played a professional sport but I can't quite recall which....), will be just fine in life without an NFL career and that he didn't stand to gain much personally by staying for his senior season. But I'm sure it would still be great for him to at least have a cup of postum in the NFL.

He just tweeted out that he signed with Miami this morning.

[Mormon Red Death]

He just tweeted out that he signed with Miami this morning.

His twitter page doesnt have that.

[UtahMan3G]

Here is the updated list as of: 9/30/2014

Name - Team - Position - Contract - Free Agent Year - Years Played

Utah (24):
Steve Smith - Baltimore - WR - 3 yrs/11M - 2017- 13 yrs
Alex Smith - Kansas City - QB - 4 yrs/68M - 2019 - 9 yrs
Paul Soliai - Atlanta - DL - 5 yrs/33M - 2019 - 7 yrs
Eric Weddle - San Diego - S - 5 yrs/40M - 2016 - 7 yrs
Paul Kruger - Cleveland - LB - 5 yrs/41M - 2018 - 5 yrs
Brice McCain - Pittsburgh - CB - 1 yr/795k - 2015 - 5 yrs
Sean Smith - Kansas City - CB - 3 yrs/16.5M - 2016 - 5 yrs
(http://www.nfl.com/player/zanebeadles/496980/profile)Zane Beadles - Jacksonville - OL - 5 yrs/30M - 2019 - 4 yrs
(http://www.nfl.com/player/koamisi/496820/profile)Koa Misi - Miami - LB - 5 yrs/17.63M - 2018 - 4 yrs
*Stevenson Sylvester - Buffalo - LB - 1 yr/730k - 2015 - 4 yrs
Sealver Siliga - New England - DL - 3 yrs/1.44M - 2015 - 3 yrs
Matt Asiata - Minnesota - RB - 1 yr/570k - 2015 - 2 yr
Tony Bergstrom - Oakland - OL - 4 yrs/2.58M - 2016 - 2 yr
(http://www.nfl.com/player/derrickshelby/2532989/profile)@ Tevita Finau - NYJ - DL - TBD - 2 yrs
Derrick Shelby - Miami - DL - 3 yrs/1.45M - 2015 - 2 yr
@ Sam Brenner - Miami - OL - TBD - 1 yr
@ Reggie Dunn - Dallas - WR - TBD - 1 yr
Star Lotulelei - Carolina - DL - 4 yrs/9.6M - 2017 - 1 yr
@ Tevita Stevens - Washington - OL - TBD - 1 yr
@ Anthony Denham - Houston - TE - TBD - R
Keith McGill - Oakland - CB - 4 yrs/2.67M - 2018 - R
@ Jake Murphy - Miami - TE - TBD - R
Trevor Reilly - NYJ - LB - 4 yrs/2.28M - 2018 -R
Tenny Palepoi - San Diego - DL - 3 yrs/1.53M - 2017 - R

10 Offense - 1 QB, 1 RB, 2 WR, 4 OL, 2 TE
14 Defense - 4 LB, 6 DL, 3 CB, 1 S

Other local universities with players in the NFL:

Utah State (10):
Jarrett Bush - Green Bay - CB - 3 yrs/5.25M - 2015 - 9 yrs
Donald Penn - Oakland - OL - 2 yrs/9.6M - 2016 - 9 yrs
Bobby Wagner - Seattle - LB - 4 yrs/4.31M - 2016 - 2 yr
Robert Turbin - Seattle - RB - 4 yrs/2.56M - 2016 - 2 yr
Will Davis - Miami - CB - 4 yrs/2.7M - 2017 - 1 yr
*Chuck Jacobs - San Francisco - WR - 2 yrs/930k - 2016 - 1 yr
Mo Alexander - St Louis - S - 4 yrs/2.68M - 2018 - R
*Nevin Lawson - Detroit - CB - 4 yrs/2.52M - 2018 - R
@ Bojay Filimoeatu - Oakland - LB - TBD - R
@ DJ Tialavea - Buffalo - TE - TBD - R

4 Offense - 1 RB, 1 WR, 1 OL, 1 TE
6 Defense - 3 CB, 2 LB, 1 S

BYU "Long Snapper U" (8):
Brett Keisel - Pittsburgh - DL - 2 yrs/3M - 2016 - 13 yrs
John Denney - Miami - LS - 3 yrs/3.47M - 2017 - 9 yrs
*Dennis Pitta - Baltimore - TE - 5 yrs/32M - 2020 - 4 yrs
Dallas Reynolds - NYG - OL - 2 yrs/1.05M - 2015 - 3 yrs
Ziggy Ansah - Detroit - DL - 4 yrs/18.6M - 2018 - 1 yr
*Kyle Van Noy - Detroit - LB - 4 yrs/5.10M - 2018 - R
@ Spencer Hadley - Oakland - LB - TBD - R
@ Daniel Sorenson - Kansas City - S - TBD - R

2 Offense - 1 TE, 1 OL
5 Defense - 2 LB, 2 DL, 1 S
1 Special Teams - 1 LS

Weber State (1):
Paul McQuistan - Cleveland - OL - 2 yrs/3M - 2016 - 8 yrs

1 Offense - 1 OL

* Injured Reserve
@ Practice Squad

[U-Ute]

His twitter page doesnt have that.

I saw a tweet from Utah Athletics:


@utahathletics: ! @Jake_Murphy82 signed w/Miami Dolphins (practice squad) this a.m. Reunites w/former Utes Koa Misi, Derrick Shelby & Sam Brenner. #goutes

[LA Ute]

Nice Alex Smith piece:

The 49ers Got It Wrong on Alex Smith, and He's Proving It with the Chiefs
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2217725-the-49ers-got-it-wrong-on-alex-smith-and-hes-proving-it-with-the-chiefs

[Mormon Red Death]

Is there a reason that Eric Weddle hasn't shaved in a year and a half?

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[Diehard Ute]

Is there a reason that Eric Weddle hasn't shaved in a year and a half?

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Cause the beard has a mind of it's own

https://twitter.com/weddlesbeard/status/518238395882295297

[DrumNFeather]

Brice McCain had a pick 6 for the Steelers today.

[chrisrenrut]

Ugh, hopefully this turns out ok for Derrick Shelby:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2781403/Miami-Dolphins-player-Derrick-Shelby-kicked-arrested-Florida-nightclub-following-disturbance-lawyer-charges-bloodied-bruised-face-came-hands-police.html

[chrisrenrut]

Not looking good for Shelby. Florida seems to be a place that athletes have a hard time behaving themselves lately.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/11652539/miami-dolphins-suspend-derrick-shelby-indefinitely-arrest

[UtahMan3G]

Here is the updated list as of: 10/8/2014

Name - Team - Position - Contract - Free Agent Year - Years Played

Utah (24):
Steve Smith - Baltimore - WR - 3 yrs/11M - 2017- 13 yrs
Alex Smith - Kansas City - QB - 4 yrs/68M - 2019 - 9 yrs
Paul Soliai - Atlanta - DL - 5 yrs/33M - 2019 - 7 yrs
Eric Weddle - San Diego - S - 5 yrs/40M - 2016 - 7 yrs
Paul Kruger - Cleveland - LB - 5 yrs/41M - 2018 - 5 yrs
Brice McCain - Pittsburgh - CB - 1 yr/795k - 2015 - 5 yrs
Sean Smith - Kansas City - CB - 3 yrs/16.5M - 2016 - 5 yrs
(http://www.nfl.com/player/zanebeadles/496980/profile)Zane Beadles - Jacksonville - OL - 5 yrs/30M - 2019 - 4 yrs
(http://www.nfl.com/player/koamisi/496820/profile)Koa Misi - Miami - LB - 5 yrs/17.63M - 2018 - 4 yrs
*Stevenson Sylvester - Buffalo - LB - 1 yr/730k - 2015 - 4 yrs
Sealver Siliga - New England - DL - 3 yrs/1.44M - 2015 - 3 yrs
Matt Asiata - Minnesota - RB - 1 yr/570k - 2015 - 2 yr
Tony Bergstrom - Oakland - OL - 4 yrs/2.58M - 2016 - 2 yr
(http://www.nfl.com/player/derrickshelby/2532989/profile)@ Tevita Finau - NYJ - DL - TBD - 2 yrs
Derrick Shelby - Miami - DL - 3 yrs/1.45M - 2015 - 2 yr
@ Sam Brenner - Miami - OL - TBD - 1 yr
@ Joe Kruger - Green Bay - DL - TBD - 1 yr
Star Lotulelei - Carolina - DL - 4 yrs/9.6M - 2017 - 1 yr
@ Tevita Stevens - Washington - OL - TBD - 1 yr
@ Anthony Denham - Houston - TE - TBD - R
Keith McGill - Oakland - CB - 4 yrs/2.67M - 2018 - R
@ Jake Murphy - Miami - TE - TBD - R
Trevor Reilly - NYJ - LB - 4 yrs/2.28M - 2018 -R
Tenny Palepoi - San Diego - DL - 3 yrs/1.53M - 2017 - R

9 Offense - 1 QB, 1 RB, 1 WR, 4 OL, 2 TE
15 Defense - 4 LB, 7 DL, 3 CB, 1 S

Other local universities with players in the NFL:

Utah State (10):
Jarrett Bush - Green Bay - CB - 3 yrs/5.25M - 2015 - 9 yrs
Donald Penn - Oakland - OL - 2 yrs/9.6M - 2016 - 9 yrs
Bobby Wagner - Seattle - LB - 4 yrs/4.31M - 2016 - 2 yr
Robert Turbin - Seattle - RB - 4 yrs/2.56M - 2016 - 2 yr
Will Davis - Miami - CB - 4 yrs/2.7M - 2017 - 1 yr
*Chuck Jacobs - San Francisco - WR - 2 yrs/930k - 2016 - 1 yr
Mo Alexander - St Louis - S - 4 yrs/2.68M - 2018 - R
*Nevin Lawson - Detroit - CB - 4 yrs/2.52M - 2018 - R
@ Bojay Filimoeatu - Oakland - LB - TBD - R
@ DJ Tialavea - Buffalo - TE - TBD - R

4 Offense - 1 RB, 1 WR, 1 OL, 1 TE
6 Defense - 3 CB, 2 LB, 1 S

BYU "Long Snapper U" (8):
Brett Keisel - Pittsburgh - DL - 2 yrs/3M - 2016 - 13 yrs
John Denney - Miami - LS - 3 yrs/3.47M - 2017 - 9 yrs
*Dennis Pitta - Baltimore - TE - 5 yrs/32M - 2020 - 4 yrs
Dallas Reynolds - NYG - OL - 2 yrs/1.05M - 2015 - 3 yrs
Ziggy Ansah - Detroit - DL - 4 yrs/18.6M - 2018 - 1 yr
*Kyle Van Noy - Detroit - LB - 4 yrs/5.10M - 2018 - R
@ Spencer Hadley - Oakland - LB - TBD - R
@ Daniel Sorenson - Kansas City - S - TBD - R

2 Offense - 1 TE, 1 OL
5 Defense - 2 LB, 2 DL, 1 S
1 Special Teams - 1 LS

Weber State (1):
Paul McQuistan - Cleveland - OL - 2 yrs/3M - 2016 - 8 yrs

1 Offense - 1 OL

* Injured Reserve
@ Practice Squad

[UtahMan3G]

Thoughts on the current state of Utes (and other locals) in the NFL and how it reflects on the program.

Coach Whitt always talks about "players winning games". We can take this to mean that unless you have great players, you probably won't win many games. The NFL doesn't include too many non-great college players. The reverse says that if your program puts players into the NFL, they must be great players, and if you have great players your program is probably pretty healthy.

Here are some good observations:

- The Utes have 126% more players in the NFL than all other instate schools combined.
- The Utes have 240% more players in the NFL than USU (2nd in state).
- The Utes have 3x the number of players in the NFL as BYU.
- There are currently 7 Ute DL in the NFL! >3x the number of all other instate schools combined. If you are a Utah high school DL being recruited by Utah and any other instate school, you'd be crazy to not choose the U (this is assuming high school players would like to play in the NFL.)
- As much as BYU likes to hype the quality of their LBs, the Utes have twice as many LBs in the NFL, as the same number as all other instate schools combined.
- Utah has more OL in the league than all other instate schools combined.
- Quantity and Quality. No other school can even come close to the number of actual contributors in the NFL.
- Utes players have a combined >$280.8M in signed contracts (almost 3x the total of all other instate schools combined.)
- Because of the large contracts, former Utes give back to the program. When was the last time you heard of a BYU, USU, or Weber State player giving a significant donation to their schools? These gifts can help improve facilities and offset other programmatical costs.
- Free publicity! I love seeing NFL-Utes wearing Utah gear during interviews (Weddle) and warm-ups (Smith, Sr.) and taking post game photos with other Utes (Beadles, Palepoi, McCoy, and Weddle.)
- NFL players hanging around the football facility in the off-season is awesome! How cool is it for our current Utes to work out with NFL stars. I would hope there is a benefit to young players seeing how hard they haves to work to make it to the league. It is always nice having a mentor who can show you the ropes.

Now some bad observations:

- The Utes have 3 offensive skill players in the league. The current three will eventually hit zero if it doesn't get replenished soon. This makes me wonder if all of the Utes' recent Offensive Coordinator changes were due to bad coaching or poor recruiting/players. I would think that if the Utes had great offensive players, the offense may not have struggled as much as it recently has.
- USU has as many DBs in the league as the Utes. Our quality of DBs has not been up to par the last few years. This obviously has to change when you play Pac-12 offenses that throw it as much as they do. Our two starting CBs are a converted Safety and a converted WR.
- The Utes need more NFL-caliber skill position players. We have realized in the last few years that too-short, too-slow, too weak won't win many Pac-12 games. We could get away with them in the MWC, but no more. I always feel good about our roster improvement when I imagine our current team playing a MWC schedule. This team is as talented as any we have ever had at the U.
- We haven't had a high draft pick in 5 years. Most of our young NFL-Utes are Undrafted Free Agents or late round picks. These typically are the too-short, too-slow, try-hard types. Time to start producing some early-round talent.

Funny observations:
- BYU sucks! Seriously. They have four active NFL players; one Long Snapper, one too-old DL, one reserve OL, and Ziggy. Wow!
- If the Utes can continue to produce NFL talent, the difference in program health will only get wider. This is just the beginning.

Any I missed?

[Applejack]

Thoughts on the current state of Utes (and other locals) in the NFL and how it reflects on the program.

Coach Whitt always talks about "players winning games". We can take this to mean that unless you have great players, you probably won't win many games. The NFL doesn't include too many non-great college players. The reverse says that if your program puts players into the NFL, they must be great players, and if you have great players your program is probably pretty healthy.

Here are some good observations:

- The Utes have 126% more players in the NFL than all other instate schools combined.
- The Utes have 240% more players in the NFL than USU (2nd in state).
- The Utes have 3x the number of players in the NFL as BYU.
- There are currently 7 Ute DL in the NFL! >3x the number of all other instate schools combined. If you are a Utah high school DL being recruited by Utah and any other instate school, you'd be crazy to not choose the U (this is assuming high school players would like to play in the NFL.)
- As much as BYU likes to hype the quality of their LBs, the Utes have twice as many LBs in the NFL, as the same number as all other instate schools combined.
- Utah has more OL in the league than all other instate schools combined.
- Quantity and Quality. No other school can even come close to the number of actual contributors in the NFL.
- Utes players have a combined >$280.8M in signed contracts (almost 3x the total of all other instate schools combined.)
- Because of the large contracts, former Utes give back to the program. When was the last time you heard of a BYU, USU, or Weber State player giving a significant donation to their schools? These gifts can help improve facilities and offset other programmatical costs.
- Free publicity! I love seeing NFL-Utes wearing Utah gear during interviews (Weddle) and warm-ups (Smith, Sr.) and taking post game photos with other Utes (Beadles, Palepoi, McCoy, and Weddle.)
- NFL players hanging around the football facility in the off-season is awesome! How cool is it for our current Utes to work out with NFL stars. I would hope there is a benefit to young players seeing how hard they haves to work to make it to the league. It is always nice having a mentor who can show you the ropes.

Now some bad observations:

- The Utes have 3 offensive skill players in the league. The current three will eventually hit zero if it doesn't get replenished soon. This makes me wonder if all of the Utes' recent Offensive Coordinator changes were due to bad coaching or poor recruiting/players. I would think that if the Utes had great offensive players, the offense may not have struggled as much as it recently has.
- USU has as many DBs in the league as the Utes. Our quality of DBs has not been up to par the last few years. This obviously has to change when you play Pac-12 offenses that throw it as much as they do. Our two starting CBs are a converted Safety and a converted WR.
- The Utes need more NFL-caliber skill position players. We have realized in the last few years that too-short, too-slow, too weak won't win many Pac-12 games. We could get away with them in the MWC, but no more. I always feel good about our roster improvement when I imagine our current team playing a MWC schedule. This team is as talented as any we have ever had at the U.
- We haven't had a high draft pick in 5 years. Most of our young NFL-Utes are Undrafted Free Agents or late round picks. These typically are the too-short, too-slow, try-hard types. Time to start producing some early-round talent.

Funny observations:
- BYU sucks! Seriously. They have four active NFL players; one Long Snapper, one too-old DL, one reserve OL, and Ziggy. Wow!
- If the Utes can continue to produce NFL talent, the difference in program health will only get wider. This is just the beginning.

Any I missed?

Thanks, I always love your updates 3Gen. For all of the Ute fans who like to demean the accomplishments of past teams (2008 in particular) in some misguided attempt to prove the current team's worth, one should just point to your list. The number of Ute defenders that are solid NFlers after 5 years from that team is truly astounding.

[LA Ute]

Matt Asiata scored 3 TDs today in the Vikings' win over the Redskins today.

[DrumNFeather]

Nice article on Steve Smith: http://mmqb.si.com/2014/11/25/steve-smith-baltimore-ravens-nfl/

[Diehard Ute]

Saw this floating around on Facebook today

1333

[DrumNFeather]

NFL Network is running a promo for its 9 am Gameday show with a feature on the Kemoeatu (sp?) brothers.

[Applejack]

NFL Network is running a promo for its 9 am Gameday show with a feature on the Kemoeatu (sp?) brothers.

Whatever happened to the last Kemoeatu (Benji?)? He initially signed with West Virginia, then Utah, then JC. Did he just fizzle out?

[UtahMan3G]

Here is how our locals ended the regular season:

Here is the updated list as of: 12/29/2014

Name - Team - Position - Contract - Free Agent Year - Years Played

Utah (25):
Steve Smith - Baltimore - WR - 3 yrs/11M - 2017- 13 yrs
Alex Smith - Kansas City - QB - 4 yrs/68M - 2019 - 9 yrs
Paul Soliai - Atlanta - DL - 5 yrs/33M - 2019 - 7 yrs
Eric Weddle - San Diego - S - 5 yrs/40M - 2016 - 7 yrs
Paul Kruger - Cleveland - LB - 5 yrs/41M - 2018 - 5 yrs
Brice McCain - Pittsburgh - CB - 1 yr/795k - 2015 - 5 yrs
Sean Smith - Kansas City - CB - 3 yrs/16.5M - 2016 - 5 yrs
(http://www.nfl.com/player/zanebeadles/496980/profile)Zane Beadles - Jacksonville - OL - 5 yrs/30M - 2019 - 4 yrs
(http://www.nfl.com/player/koamisi/496820/profile)Koa Misi - Miami - LB - 5 yrs/17.63M - 2018 - 4 yrs
*Stevenson Sylvester - Buffalo - LB - 1 yr/730k - 2015 - 4 yrs
Sealver Siliga - New England - DL - 3 yrs/1.44M - 2015 - 3 yrs
Matt Asiata - Minnesota - RB - 1 yr/570k - 2015 - 2 yr
Tony Bergstrom - Oakland - OL - 4 yrs/2.58M - 2016 - 2 yr
(http://www.nfl.com/player/derrickshelby/2532989/profile)@ Tevita Finau - NYJ - DL - N/A - 2 yrs
Derrick Shelby - Miami - DL - 3 yrs/1.45M - 2015 - 2 yr
Sam Brenner - Miami - OL - 3 yrs/1.49M - 2016 - 1 yr
@ Reggie Dunn - Dallas - WR - N/A - 1 yr
@ Joe Kruger - Pittsburgh - DL - N/A - 1 yr
Star Lotulelei - Carolina - DL - 4 yrs/9.6M - 2017 - 1 yr
@ Tevita Stevens - Washington - OL - N/A - 1 yr
Anthony Denham - Houston - TE - 3 yrs/1.53M - 2017 - R
Keith McGill - Oakland - CB - 4 yrs/2.67M - 2018 - R
@ Jake Murphy - Cincinnati - TE - N/A - R
Trevor Reilly - NYJ - LB - 4 yrs/2.28M - 2018 - R
Tenny Palepoi - San Diego - DL - 3 yrs/1.53M - 2017 - R

10 Offense - 1 QB, 1 RB, 2 WR, 4 OL, 2 TE
15 Defense - 4 LB, 7 DL, 3 CB, 1 S

Other local universities with players in the NFL:

Utah State (12):
Jarrett Bush - Green Bay - CB - 3 yrs/5.25M - 2015 - 9 yrs
Donald Penn - Oakland - OL - 2 yrs/9.6M - 2016 - 9 yrs
Bobby Wagner - Seattle - LB - 4 yrs/4.31M - 2016 - 2 yr
Robert Turbin - Seattle - RB - 4 yrs/2.56M - 2016 - 2 yr
*Will Davis - Miami - CB - 4 yrs/2.7M - 2017 - 1 yr
*Chuck Jacobs - San Francisco - WR - 2 yrs/930k - 2016 - 1 yr
Patrick Scales - Baltimore - LS - 2 yrs/930k - 2016 - 1 yr
Kerwynn Williams - Arizona - RB - 2 yrs/930k - 2016 - 1 yr
Mo Alexander - St Louis - S - 4 yrs/2.68M - 2018 - R
*Nevin Lawson - Detroit - CB - 4 yrs/2.52M - 2018 - R
Bojay Filimoeatu - Oakland - LB - 1 yr/420k - 2015 - R
@ Tay Glover-Wright - Green Bay - CB - N/A - R

4 Offense - 2 RB, 1 WR, 1 OL
7 Defense - 4 CB, 2 LB, 1 S
1 Special Teams - 1 LS

BYU "Long Snapper U" (10):
*Brett Keisel - Pittsburgh - DL - 2 yrs/3M - 2016 - 13 yrs
John Denney - Miami - LS - 3 yrs/3.47M - 2017 - 9 yrs
*Dennis Pitta - Baltimore - TE - 5 yrs/32M - 2020 - 4 yrs
Dallas Reynolds - NYG - OL - 2 yrs/1.05M - 2015 - 3 yrs
Ziggy Ansah - Detroit - DL - 4 yrs/18.6M - 2018 - 1 yr
@ Hebron Fangupo - Kansas City - DL - N/A - 1 yr
Kyle Van Noy - Detroit - LB - 4 yrs/5.10M - 2018 - R
Spencer Hadley - Oakland - LB - 1 yr/420k - 2015 - R
Daniel Sorenson - Kansas City - S - 2 yrs/930k - 2016 - R
@ Uani Unga - NYG - LB - N/A - R

2 Offense - 1 TE, 1 OL
7 Defense - 3 LB, 3 DL, 1 S
1 Special Teams - 1 LS

Weber State (1):
Paul McQuistan - Cleveland - OL - 2 yrs/3M - 2016 - 8 yrs

1 Offense - 1 OL

Southern Utah (1):
@ Brad Sorenson - San Diego - QB - N/A - 2 yrs

1 Offense - 1 QB

* Injured Reserve
@ Practice Squad (Practice Squad players are paid weekly. Practice Squad 2014 minimum salary is $6,300/week. Teams can pay more to try to keep their best players from signing on to another team's 53-man roster.)

[Solon]

Here is how our locals ended the regular season:

Here is the updated list as of: 12/29/2014

Name - Team - Position - Contract - Free Agent Year - Years Played

Utah (25):
Steve Smith - Baltimore - WR - 3 yrs/11M - 2017- 13 yrs
Alex Smith - Kansas City - QB - 4 yrs/68M - 2019 - 9 yrs
Paul Soliai - Atlanta - DL - 5 yrs/33M - 2019 - 7 yrs
Eric Weddle - San Diego - S - 5 yrs/40M - 2016 - 7 yrs
Paul Kruger - Cleveland - LB - 5 yrs/41M - 2018 - 5 yrs
Brice McCain - Pittsburgh - CB - 1 yr/795k - 2015 - 5 yrs
Sean Smith - Kansas City - CB - 3 yrs/16.5M - 2016 - 5 yrs
(http://www.nfl.com/player/zanebeadles/496980/profile)Zane Beadles - Jacksonville - OL - 5 yrs/30M - 2019 - 4 yrs
(http://www.nfl.com/player/koamisi/496820/profile)Koa Misi - Miami - LB - 5 yrs/17.63M - 2018 - 4 yrs
*Stevenson Sylvester - Buffalo - LB - 1 yr/730k - 2015 - 4 yrs
Sealver Siliga - New England - DL - 3 yrs/1.44M - 2015 - 3 yrs
Matt Asiata - Minnesota - RB - 1 yr/570k - 2015 - 2 yr
Tony Bergstrom - Oakland - OL - 4 yrs/2.58M - 2016 - 2 yr
(http://www.nfl.com/player/derrickshelby/2532989/profile)@ Tevita Finau - NYJ - DL - N/A - 2 yrs
Derrick Shelby - Miami - DL - 3 yrs/1.45M - 2015 - 2 yr
Sam Brenner - Miami - OL - 3 yrs/1.49M - 2016 - 1 yr
@ Reggie Dunn - Dallas - WR - N/A - 1 yr
@ Joe Kruger - Pittsburgh - DL - N/A - 1 yr
Star Lotulelei - Carolina - DL - 4 yrs/9.6M - 2017 - 1 yr
@ Tevita Stevens - Washington - OL - N/A - 1 yr
Anthony Denham - Houston - TE - 3 yrs/1.53M - 2017 - R
Keith McGill - Oakland - CB - 4 yrs/2.67M - 2018 - R
@ Jake Murphy - Cincinnati - TE - N/A - R
Trevor Reilly - NYJ - LB - 4 yrs/2.28M - 2018 - R
Tenny Palepoi - San Diego - DL - 3 yrs/1.53M - 2017 - R

10 Offense - 1 QB, 1 RB, 2 WR, 4 OL, 2 TE
15 Defense - 4 LB, 7 DL, 3 CB, 1 S

Other local universities with players in the NFL:

Utah State (12):
Jarrett Bush - Green Bay - CB - 3 yrs/5.25M - 2015 - 9 yrs
Donald Penn - Oakland - OL - 2 yrs/9.6M - 2016 - 9 yrs
Bobby Wagner - Seattle - LB - 4 yrs/4.31M - 2016 - 2 yr
Robert Turbin - Seattle - RB - 4 yrs/2.56M - 2016 - 2 yr
*Will Davis - Miami - CB - 4 yrs/2.7M - 2017 - 1 yr
*Chuck Jacobs - San Francisco - WR - 2 yrs/930k - 2016 - 1 yr
Patrick Scales - Baltimore - LS - 2 yrs/930k - 2016 - 1 yr
Kerwynn Williams - Arizona - RB - 2 yrs/930k - 2016 - 1 yr
Mo Alexander - St Louis - S - 4 yrs/2.68M - 2018 - R
*Nevin Lawson - Detroit - CB - 4 yrs/2.52M - 2018 - R
Bojay Filimoeatu - Oakland - LB - 1 yr/420k - 2015 - R
@ Tay Glover-Wright - Green Bay - CB - N/A - R

4 Offense - 2 RB, 1 WR, 1 OL
7 Defense - 4 CB, 2 LB, 1 S
1 Special Teams - 1 LS

BYU "Long Snapper U" (10):
*Brett Keisel - Pittsburgh - DL - 2 yrs/3M - 2016 - 13 yrs
John Denney - Miami - LS - 3 yrs/3.47M - 2017 - 9 yrs
*Dennis Pitta - Baltimore - TE - 5 yrs/32M - 2020 - 4 yrs
Dallas Reynolds - NYG - OL - 2 yrs/1.05M - 2015 - 3 yrs
Ziggy Ansah - Detroit - DL - 4 yrs/18.6M - 2018 - 1 yr
@ Hebron Fangupo - Kansas City - DL - N/A - 1 yr
Kyle Van Noy - Detroit - LB - 4 yrs/5.10M - 2018 - R
Spencer Hadley - Oakland - LB - 1 yr/420k - 2015 - R
Daniel Sorenson - Kansas City - S - 2 yrs/930k - 2016 - R
@ Uani Unga - NYG - LB - N/A - R

2 Offense - 1 TE, 1 OL
7 Defense - 3 LB, 3 DL, 1 S
1 Special Teams - 1 LS

Weber State (1):
Paul McQuistan - Cleveland - OL - 2 yrs/3M - 2016 - 8 yrs

1 Offense - 1 OL

Southern Utah (1):
@ Brad Sorenson - San Diego - QB - N/A - 2 yrs

1 Offense - 1 QB

* Injured Reserve
@ Practice Squad (Practice Squad players are paid weekly. Practice Squad 2014 minimum salary is $6,300/week. Teams can pay more to try to keep their best players from signing on to another team's 53-man roster.)

thanks for posting this.
Brice mccain tore it up last night for the steelers. He had 2 INTs.

[LA Ute]

Cool graphic from Light the U (http://lighttheu.com/2015/01/pac-12-super-bowl/):

The PAC-12 in the Super Bowl
http://lighttheu.com/2015/01/pac-12-super-bowl/

[UtahMan3G]

Here is the updated list as of: 5/3/2015

Name - Team - Position - Contract - Free Agent Year - Years Played

Utah (33):
Steve Smith - Baltimore - WR - 3 yrs/11M - 2017- 14 yrs
Alex Smith - Kansas City - QB - 4 yrs/68M - 2019 - 10 yrs
Paul Soliai - Atlanta - DL - 5 yrs/33M - 2019 - 8 yrs
Eric Weddle - San Diego - S - 5 yrs/40M - 2016 - 8 yrs
Paul Kruger - Cleveland - LB - 5 yrs/41M - 2018 - 6 yrs
Brice McCain - Miami - CB - 2 yrs/5.5M - 2017 - 6 yrs
Sean Smith - Kansas City - CB - 3 yrs/16.5M - 2016 - 6 yrs
(http://www.nfl.com/player/zanebeadles/496980/profile)Zane Beadles - Jacksonville - OL - 5 yrs/30M - 2019 - 5 yrs
(http://www.nfl.com/player/koamisi/496820/profile)Koa Misi - Miami - LB - 5 yrs/17.63M - 2018 - 5 yrs
* Stevenson Sylvester - TBD - LB - 5 yrs
Sealver Siliga - New England - DL - 1 yr/660k - 2016 - 4 yrs
Matt Asiata - Minnesota - RB - 1 yr/TBD - 2016 - 3 yrs
Tony Bergstrom - Oakland - OL - 4 yrs/2.58M - 2016 - 3 yrs
(http://www.nfl.com/player/derrickshelby/2532989/profile)Tevita Finau - Houston - DL - 2 yrs/960k - 2017 - 3 yrs
Derrick Shelby - Miami - DL - 1 yr/2.4M - 2016 - 3 yrs
Sam Brenner - Miami - OL - 2 yrs/930k - 2016 - 2 yrs
Reggie Dunn - Dallas - WR - 2 yrs/960k - 2017 - 2 yrs
Joe Kruger - Pittsburgh - DL - 1 yr/435k - 2016 - 2 yrs
Star Lotulelei - Carolina - DL - 4 yrs/9.6M - 2017 - 2 yrs
Anthony Denham - Houston - TE - 3 yrs/1.53M - 2017 - 1 yr
Keith McGill - Oakland - CB - 4 yrs/2.67M - 2018 - 1 yr
Jake Murphy - Cincinnati - TE - 2 yrs/960k - 2017 - 1 yr
Trevor Reilly - NYJ - LB - 4 yrs/2.28M - 2018 - 1 yr
Tenny Palepoi - San Diego - DL - 3 yrs/1.53M - 2017 - 1 yr
Kaelin Clay - Tampa Bay - WR - TBD - R
Nate Orchard - Cleveland - LB - TBD - R
Jeremiah Poutasi - Tennessee - OL - TBD - R
Eric Rowe - Philadelphia - CB - TBD - R
# Dres Anderson - WR - San Francisco - TBD - R
# Brian Blechen - Carolina - LB - TBD - R
# Jacoby Hale - Oakland - LB - TBD - R
# Greg Reese - Seattle - TE - TBD - R
# Westlee Tonga - Kansas City - TE - TBD - R

14 Offense - 1 QB, 1 RB, 4 WR, 4 OL, 4 TE
19 Defense - 7 LB, 7 DL, 4 CB, 1 S

Other local universities with players in the NFL:

Utah State (18):
* Jarrett Bush - TBD - CB - 10 yrs
Donald Penn - Oakland - OL - 2 yrs/9.6M - 2016 - 10 yrs
Curtis Marsh - Denver - CB - 1 yr/660k - 2016 - 5 yrs
Bobby Wagner - Seattle - LB - 4 yrs/4.31M - 2016 - 3 yrs
Robert Turbin - Seattle - RB - 4 yrs/2.56M - 2016 - 3 yrs
Will Davis - Miami - CB - 4 yrs/2.7M - 2017 - 2 yrs
Chuck Jacobs - San Francisco - WR - 2 yrs/930k - 2016 - 2 yrs
Tyler Larsen - Washington - OL - TBD - 2 yrs
Patrick Scales - Baltimore - LS - 1 yr/450k - 2016 - 2 yrs
Kerwynn Williams - Arizona - RB - 2 yrs/930k - 2016 - 2 yrs
Mo Alexander - St Louis - S - 4 yrs/2.68M - 2018 - 1 yr
Nevin Lawson - Detroit - CB - 4 yrs/2.52M - 2018 - 1 yr
Bojay Filimoeatu - Oakland - LB - 1 yr/420k - 2015 - 1 yr
Tay Glover-Wright - Green Bay - CB - 2 yrs/960k - 2017 - 1 yr
# BJ Larsen - Buffalo - LB - TBD - R
# Brian Suite - Detroit - S - TBD - R
# Zach Vigil - Miami - LB - TBD - R
# Kevin Whimpey - Pittsburgh - OL - TBD - R

6 Offense - 2 RB, 1 WR, 3 OL
11 Defense - 5 CB, 4 LB, 2 S
1 Special Teams - 1 LS

BYU "Long Snapper U" (18):
John Denney - Miami - LS - 3 yrs/3.47M - 2017 - 10 yrs
Dennis Pitta - Baltimore - TE - 5 yrs/32M - 2020 - 5 yrs
Dallas Reynolds - NYG - OL - 1 yr/700k - 2016 - 4 yrs
Ziggy Ansah - Detroit - DL - 4 yrs/18.6M - 2018 - 2 yrs
Hebron Fangupo - Kansas City - DL - TBD - 2 yrs
Kyle Van Noy - Detroit - LB - 4 yrs/5.10M - 2018 - 1 yr
Spencer Hadley - Oakland - LB - 1 yr/420k - 2015 - 1 yr
Daniel Sorenson - Kansas City - S - 2 yrs/930k - 2016 - 1 yr
Uani Unga - NYG - LB - 3 yrs/1.6M - 2018 - 1 yr
# Ross Apo - Seattle - WR - TBD - R
# Rob Daniel - Oakland - CB - TBD - R
# Alani Fua - Arizona - LB - TBD - R
# Solomone Kafu - Arizona - OL - TBD - R
# Paul Lasike - Arizona - RB - TBD - R
# Jordan Leslie - Minnesota - WR - TBD - R
# Devin Mahina - Washington - TE - TBD - R
# Skye PoVye - Green Bay - S - TBD - R
# De'Ondre Wesley - Baltimore - OL - TBD - R

8 Offense - 2 TE, 3 OL, 2 WR, 1 RB
9 Defense - 4 LB, 2 DL, 2 S, 1 CB
1 Special Teams - 1 LS

Weber State (1):
* Paul McQuistan - TBD - OL - 9 yrs

1 Offense - 1 OL

Southern Utah (1):
Brad Sorenson - San Diego - QB - 2 yrs/1.1M - 2017 - 3 yrs

1 Offense - 1 QB

* Unrestricted Free Agent
# Undrafted Free Agent

[Ma'ake]

I was starting to think a big reason BYU has struggled with getting guys in the league was the post-mission "reality check" - settling down and getting married, and wanting to have a good quality life after football. Hard to blame a guy for wanting to be healthy to enjoy his kids and grandkids.

But with the number of free agents that signed this year from Provo, it's pretty clear the main factor is a serious deficiency with player development.

No draft picks four out of the last six years drives home that they're a shadow of their former selves.

Hopefully Utah continues manufacturing NFL players out of 3 star recruits, up from the 2 star recruits we used to work with. Eventually we'll be snagging more 4 stars players.

[Utah]

I was starting to think a big reason BYU has struggled with getting guys in the league was the post-mission "reality check" - settling down and getting married, and wanting to have a good quality life after football. Hard to blame a guy for wanting to be healthy to enjoy his kids and grandkids.

But with the number of free agents that signed this year from Provo, it's pretty clear the main factor is a serious deficiency with player development.

No draft picks four out of the last six years drives home that they're a shadow of their former selves.

Hopefully Utah continues manufacturing NFL players out of 3 star recruits, up from the 2 star recruits we used to work with. Eventually we'll be snagging more 4 stars players.

I don't know why everyone hasn't talked about their recruiting drop off. The year before they went Indy, their class was ranked in the 30's. The year after? 60's. It's been in the 60's ever since.

Their problem is a talent problem. 2010 was their last decent class. The talent has dropped considerably, and we saw that last year. After Hill went down, they went 1-4 vs MWC and UCF. Then they lost to Memphis. They just lack talent. If Hill gets hurt again, this will be a very, very ugly year. They have 1, maybe 2 P5 level players on their team. Hill and maybe someone else.

Since Indy/PAC-12 Utah's classes have averaged 44 over the sites (Rivals, Scout, 247). BYU's have averaged 60. There is a HUGE talent difference.

I've said it a hundred times, but I don't get the choice to go Indy. It was stupid. Worse bowl, worse schedule, worse recruiting, less wins, etc. They do have a little more money, but not much more than Boise.

What's the point?

If they had stayed in the MWC, they would have gone to a BCS bowl by now. They'd be a big fish in a little pond. Their recruiting classes would be in the 25-35 range. They'd be ranked every year. They would have a little less money, but they'd have everything else that fanbase loves.

I would be disappointed if we were in the Vegas bowl. That would mean we slipped up somewhere. BUT, demolishing that team would be a nice consolation prize.

[Utah]

Could you imagine if they had stayed in the MWC? Asiata, Fanaika, Hansen, Ofa, Mokofisi, Pita T are all players that might have gone to BYU instead of Utah if they had remained a big fish in a little pond.

That would be huge for us. Hansen is our QB of the future. Fanaika, Pita T will be All PAC-12 players. Mokofisi is a monster at DT.

But, indy...yeah...morons.

Couldn't happen to a better group of people.

Pride before the fall.

[Ma'ake]

Supposedly their #2 QB last year, Christian Stewart, said that after the USU game the team was seriously deflated, knowing their destiny was to play in the Miami Beach Bowl, or whatever that game was.

They have a depth problem, for sure, but they also have really serious issues with trying to convince themselves and their fans that independence is an acceptable reality. The way their fanbase has turned on Bronco reveals a fundamental anger, and Bronco's body language, and the way the Oregon State job was filled, and now going shooting a blank in the NFL draft...no Bueno.

It looks like Bronco's latest faux pas was declare "P5 or bust within 3 years". (This guy is the Inspector Clouseau of PR, one for the text books, for sure).

Then the Big-12 commissioner (?) revealed that Sunday play wasn't an issue with the Big-12 because BYU never got that far in the conversation.

All of these things are cold, objective facts, and it's seriously starting to sink in. Even Dick Harmon is going from being delusional with optimism to basically bracing for a brutal September... but now there's no conference race to fall back onto as a secondary goal.

[U-Ute]

Alex Smith and Chase Daniel having some fun...

https://twitter.com/ChiefsReporter/status/595969152889856001

[DrumNFeather]

Interesting situation developing in San Diego with Eric Weddle's deal: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/06/02/eric-weddles-contract-situations-taking-an-ugly-turn-in-san-diego/

Sounds more and more like his days there are numbered...but you'd have to think there will be a pretty good market out there for one of the top Safeties in the game.

[scottie]

Interesting situation developing in San Diego with Eric Weddle's deal: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/06/02/eric-weddles-contract-situations-taking-an-ugly-turn-in-san-diego/

Sounds more and more like his days there are numbered...but you'd have to think there will be a pretty good market out there for one of the top Safeties in the game.

I'm having a hard time following what his agent is saying here (what the ellipsis omitted would maybe be helpful):


“He will play his final 16 games as a Charger as a free safety – nothing else,” agent David Canter said. “His going above and beyond for them is why they won’t give him a contract extension. . . .


“It’s blatantly obvious after me asking the team time and again to extend us that Eric isn’t wanted. So it’s time for Eric to move on [to] where he can win and is wanted.”

[DrumNFeather]

Steve Smith to hang 'em up at the end of this season. What an incredible run he has had.

[Dwight Schr-Ute]

Steve Smith to hang 'em up at the end of this season. What an incredible run he has had.

Ice up, son.

[arizonaute]

David Canter seems nice

[UtahMan3G]

Here is the updated list as of: 8/14/2015

Name - Team - Position - Contract - Free Agent Year - Years Played

Utah (30):
Steve Smith - Baltimore - WR - 3 yrs/11M - 2017- 14 yrs
Alex Smith - Kansas City - QB - 4 yrs/68M - 2019 - 10 yrs
Paul Soliai - Atlanta - DL - 5 yrs/33M - 2019 - 8 yrs
Eric Weddle - San Diego - S - 5 yrs/40M - 2016 - 8 yrs
Paul Kruger - Cleveland - LB - 5 yrs/41M - 2018 - 6 yrs
Brice McCain - Miami - CB - 2 yrs/5.5M - 2017 - 6 yrs
Sean Smith - Kansas City - CB - 3 yrs/16.5M - 2016 - 6 yrs
(http://www.nfl.com/player/zanebeadles/496980/profile)Zane Beadles - Jacksonville - OL - 5 yrs/30M - 2019 - 5 yrs
(http://www.nfl.com/player/koamisi/496820/profile)Koa Misi - Miami - LB - 5 yrs/17.63M - 2018 - 5 yrs
RJ Stanford - Detroit - CB - TBD - 5 yrs
Sealver Siliga - New England - DL - 1 yr/660k - 2016 - 4 yrs
Matt Asiata - Minnesota - RB - 1 yr/TBD - 2016 - 3 yrs
Tony Bergstrom - Oakland - OL - 4 yrs/2.58M - 2016 - 3 yrs
(http://www.nfl.com/player/derrickshelby/2532989/profile)Tevita Finau - Houston - DL - 2 yrs/960k - 2017 - 3 yrs
Derrick Shelby - Miami - DL - 1 yr/2.4M - 2016 - 3 yrs
Sam Brenner - Miami - OL - 2 yrs/930k - 2016 - 2 yrs
Reggie Dunn - Dallas - WR - 2 yrs/960k - 2017 - 2 yrs
Joe Kruger - Pittsburgh - DL - 1 yr/435k - 2016 - 2 yrs
Star Lotulelei - Carolina - DL - 4 yrs/9.6M - 2017 - 2 yrs
Anthony Denham - Houston - TE - 3 yrs/1.53M - 2017 - 1 yr
Keith McGill - Oakland - CB - 4 yrs/2.67M - 2018 - 1 yr
Jake Murphy - Cincinnati - TE - 2 yrs/960k - 2017 - 1 yr
Trevor Reilly - NYJ - LB - 4 yrs/2.28M - 2018 - 1 yr
*Tenny Palepoi - San Diego - DL - 3 yrs/1.53M - 2017 - 1 yr
Kaelin Clay - Tampa Bay - WR - TBD - R
Nate Orchard - Cleveland - LB - 4 yrs/4.5M - 2019 - R
Jeremiah Poutasi - Tennessee - OL - TBD - R
Eric Rowe - Philadelphia - CB - 4 yrs/4.9M - 2019 - R
# Dres Anderson - San Francisco - WR - 3 yrs/1.6M - 2018 - R
# Brian Blechen - Carolina - LB - 3 yrs/1.6M - 2018 - R

12 Offense - 1 QB, 1 RB, 4 WR, 4 OL, 2 TE
18 Defense - 5 LB, 7 DL, 5 CB, 1 S

Other local universities with players in the NFL:

Utah State (18):
Donald Penn - Oakland - OL - 2 yrs/9.6M - 2016 - 10 yrs
Curtis Marsh - Denver - CB - 1 yr/660k - 2016 - 5 yrs
Bobby Wagner - Seattle - LB - 4 yrs/4.31M - 2016 - 3 yrs
Robert Turbin - Seattle - RB - 4 yrs/2.56M - 2016 - 3 yrs
Will Davis - Miami - CB - 4 yrs/2.7M - 2017 - 2 yrs
Chuck Jacobs - San Francisco - WR - 2 yrs/930k - 2016 - 2 yrs
Tyler Larsen - Washington - OL - TBD - 2 yrs
Patrick Scales - Baltimore - LS - 1 yr/450k - 2016 - 2 yrs
DJ Tialavea - Atlanta - TE - TBD - 2 yrs
Kerwynn Williams - Arizona - RB - 2 yrs/930k - 2016 - 2 yrs
Mo Alexander - St Louis - S - 4 yrs/2.68M - 2018 - 1 yr
Nevin Lawson - Detroit - CB - 4 yrs/2.52M - 2018 - 1 yr
AJ Pataiali'i - New England - DL - TBD - 1 yr
Tay Glover-Wright - Green Bay - CB - 2 yrs/960k - 2017 - 1 yr
# BJ Larsen - Buffalo - LB - 3 yrs/1.6M - 2018 - R
# Brian Suite - Detroit - S - 3 yrs/1.6M - 2018 - R
# Zach Vigil - Miami - LB - 3 yrs/1.6M - 2018 - R
# Kevin Whimpey - Pittsburgh - OL - 3 yrs/1.6M - 2018 - R

7 Offense - 2 RB, 1 WR, 3 OL, 1 TE
10 Defense - 4 CB, 3 LB, 2 S, 1 DL
1 Special Teams - 1 LS

BYU "Long Snapper U" (15):
John Denney - Miami - LS - 3 yrs/3.47M - 2017 - 10 yrs
Dennis Pitta - Baltimore - TE - 5 yrs/32M - 2020 - 5 yrs
Dallas Reynolds - NYG - OL - 1 yr/700k - 2016 - 4 yrs
Ziggy Ansah - Detroit - DL - 4 yrs/18.6M - 2018 - 2 yrs
Hebron Fangupo - Kansas City - DL - TBD - 2 yrs
Kyle Van Noy - Detroit - LB - 4 yrs/5.10M - 2018 - 1 yr
Spencer Hadley - Oakland - LB - 1 yr/420k - 2015 - 1 yr
Daniel Sorenson - Kansas City - S - 2 yrs/930k - 2016 - 1 yr
Uani (Devin) Unga - NYG - LB - 3 yrs/1.6M - 2018 - 1 yr
# Robertson Daniel - Oakland - CB - 3 yrs/1.6M - 2018 - R
# Alani Fua - Arizona - LB - 3 yrs/1.6M - 2018 - R
# Paul Lasike - Arizona - RB - 3 yrs/1.6M - 2018 - R
# Jordan Leslie - Minnesota - WR - 3 yrs/1.6M - 2018 - R
# Devin Mahina - Washington - TE - 3 yrs/1.6M - 2018 - R
# De'Ondre Wesley - Baltimore - OL - 3 yrs/1.6M - 2018 - R

6 Offense - 2 TE, 2 OL, 1 WR, 1 RB
8 Defense - 4 LB, 2 DL, 1 S, 1 CB
1 Special Teams - 1 LS

Southern Utah (1):
Brad Sorenson - San Diego - QB - 2 yrs/1.1M - 2017 - 3 yrs

1 Offense - 1 QB

* Injured Reserve
# Undrafted Free Agent

[U-Ute]

Steve Smith goes Steve Smith on Rowe. Rowe passes test.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/08/20/steve-smith-could-smell-the-fear-or-something-in-eagles-rookie/

[DrumNFeather]

Steve Smith goes Steve Smith on Rowe. Rowe passes test.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/08/20/steve-smith-could-smell-the-fear-or-something-in-eagles-rookie/

Great story.

[DrumNFeather]

With cuts coming this week we'll start to get some interesting Ute related news. One story I read noted that Miami cut a guy which basically signaled that Sam Brenner will be the backup Center there.

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[Mormon Red Death]

I'd love it if Jake Murphy could stick here in Denver. Has he seen any preseason action? I'm gonna go check the box scores.
He's on the practice squad

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[DrumNFeather]

I'd love it if Jake Murphy could stick here in Denver. Has he seen any preseason action? I'm gonna go check the box scores.

Released this morning.

[DrumNFeather]

Joe Krugar cut by the Steelers.

From what I can tell, he and Murphy are the only ones not to survive the cuts to 75.

[UtahMan3G]

Here is the updated list as of: 9/8/2015

Name - Team - Position - Contract - Free Agent Year - Years Played

Utah (25):
Steve Smith - Baltimore - WR - 3 yrs/11M - 2017- 14 yrs
Alex Smith - Kansas City - QB - 4 yrs/68M - 2019 - 10 yrs
Paul Soliai - Atlanta - DL - 5 yrs/33M - 2019 - 8 yrs
Eric Weddle - San Diego - S - 5 yrs/40M - 2016 - 8 yrs
Paul Kruger - Cleveland - LB - 5 yrs/41M - 2018 - 6 yrs
Brice McCain - Miami - CB - 2 yrs/5.5M - 2017 - 6 yrs
^Sean Smith - Kansas City - CB - 3 yrs/16.5M - 2016 - 6 yrs
(http://www.nfl.com/player/zanebeadles/496980/profile)Zane Beadles - Jacksonville - OL - 5 yrs/30M - 2019 - 5 yrs
(http://www.nfl.com/player/koamisi/496820/profile)Koa Misi - Miami - LB - 5 yrs/17.63M - 2018 - 5 yrs
Sealver Siliga - New England - DL - 1 yr/660k - 2016 - 4 yrs
Matt Asiata - Minnesota - RB - 1 yr/TBD - 2016 - 3 yrs
Tony Bergstrom - Oakland - OL - 4 yrs/2.58M - 2016 - 3 yrs
Derrick Shelby - Miami - DL - 1 yr/2.4M - 2016 - 3 yrs
#Sam Brenner - Miami - OL - TBD - 2 yrs
Star Lotulelei - Carolina - DL - 4 yrs/9.6M - 2017 - 2 yrs
*Anthony Denham - Houston - TE - 3 yrs/1.53M - 2017 - 1 yr
Keith McGill - Oakland - CB - 4 yrs/2.67M - 2018 - 1 yr
Trevor Reilly - NYJ - LB - 4 yrs/2.28M - 2018 - 1 yr
*Tenny Palepoi - San Diego - DL - 3 yrs/1.53M - 2017 - 1 yr
#Brian Blechen - Carolina - LB - TBD - R
#Kaelin Clay - Tampa Bay - WR - TBD - R
Nate Orchard - Cleveland - LB - 4 yrs/4.5M - 2019 - R
Jeremiah Poutasi - Tennessee - OL - TBD - R
Eric Rowe - Philadelphia - CB - 4 yrs/4.9M - 2019 - R
*Dres Anderson - San Francisco - WR - 3 yrs/1.6M - 2018 - R

10 Offense - 1 QB, 1 RB, 3 WR, 4 OL, 1 TE
15 Defense - 5 LB, 5 DL, 4 CB, 1 S

Other local universities with players in the NFL:

BYU "Long Snapper U" (10):
John Denney - Miami - LS - 3 yrs/3.47M - 2017 - 10 yrs
@Dennis Pitta - Baltimore - TE - 5 yrs/32M - 2020 - 5 yrs
Dallas Reynolds - NYG - OL - 1 yr/700k - 2016 - 4 yrs
Ziggy Ansah - Detroit - DL - 4 yrs/18.6M - 2018 - 2 yrs
#Hebron Fangupo - Kansas City - DL - TBD - 2 yrs
Kyle Van Noy - Detroit - LB - 4 yrs/5.10M - 2018 - 1 yr
Daniel Sorenson - Kansas City - S - 2 yrs/930k - 2016 - 1 yr
Uani (Devin) Unga - NYG - LB - 3 yrs/1.6M - 2018 - 1 yr
#Robertson Daniel - Green Bay - CB - TBD - R
Alani Fua - Arizona - LB - 3 yrs/1.6M - 2018 - R
#De'Ondre Wesley - Baltimore - OL - TBD - R

3 Offense - 1 TE, 2 OL
7 Defense - 3 LB, 2 DL, 1 S, 1 CB
1 Special Teams - 1 LS

Utah State (9):
Donald Penn - Oakland - OL - 2 yrs/9.6M - 2016 - 10 yrs
Curtis Marsh - Denver - CB - 1 yr/660k - 2016 - 5 yrs
*Robert Turbin - Seattle - RB - TBD - 4 yrs
Bobby Wagner - Seattle - LB - 4 yrs/4.31M - 2016 - 3 yrs
Will Davis - Miami - CB - 4 yrs/2.7M - 2017 - 2 yrs
#Kerwynn Williams - Arizona - RB - TBD - 2 yrs
Mo Alexander - St Louis - S - 4 yrs/2.68M - 2018 - 1 yr
Nevin Lawson - Detroit - CB - 4 yrs/2.52M - 2018 - 1 yr
Zach Vigil - Miami - LB - 3 yrs/1.6M - 2018 - R

3 Offense - 1 OL, 2 RB
6 Defense - 3 CB, 2 LB, 1 S

Southern Utah (1):
#Brad Sorenson - San Diego - QB - TBD - 2

1 Offense - 1 QB

* Injured Reserve
@ Physically Unable to Perform (eligible to return after Week 6)
# Practice Squad
^ Suspended by club

[Scorcho]

alex smith had 22 points in my espn fantasy football league this week (tied for #7) behind Brady and a surprising Marcus Mariotta today

[DrumNFeather]

Three Utes started for Miami today vs. Washington. Brice McCain had a nice pick to seal the victory for the fish, and Koa Misi and Derrick Shelby were all over the place.

[UtahMan3G]

Sam Brenner was released by the Dolphins. Kaelin Clay was released from the Bucs' Practice Squad. Curtis Marsh (USU) was released from the Broncos.

Here is the updated list as of: 9/15/2015

Name - Team - Position - Contract - Free Agent Year - Years Played

Utah (23):
Steve Smith - Baltimore - WR - 3 yrs/11M - 2017- 14 yrs
Alex Smith - Kansas City - QB - 4 yrs/68M - 2019 - 10 yrs
Paul Soliai - Atlanta - DL - 5 yrs/33M - 2019 - 8 yrs
Eric Weddle - San Diego - S - 5 yrs/40M - 2016 - 8 yrs
Paul Kruger - Cleveland - LB - 5 yrs/41M - 2018 - 6 yrs
Brice McCain - Miami - CB - 2 yrs/5.5M - 2017 - 6 yrs
^Sean Smith - Kansas City - CB - 3 yrs/16.5M - 2016 - 6 yrs
(http://www.nfl.com/player/zanebeadles/496980/profile)Zane Beadles - Jacksonville - OL - 5 yrs/30M - 2019 - 5 yrs
(http://www.nfl.com/player/koamisi/496820/profile)Koa Misi - Miami - LB - 5 yrs/17.63M - 2018 - 5 yrs
Sealver Siliga - New England - DL - 1 yr/660k - 2016 - 4 yrs
Matt Asiata - Minnesota - RB - 1 yr/TBD - 2016 - 3 yrs
Tony Bergstrom - Oakland - OL - 4 yrs/2.58M - 2016 - 3 yrs
Derrick Shelby - Miami - DL - 1 yr/2.4M - 2016 - 3 yrs
Star Lotulelei - Carolina - DL - 4 yrs/9.6M - 2017 - 2 yrs
*Anthony Denham - Houston - TE - 3 yrs/1.53M - 2017 - 1 yr
Keith McGill - Oakland - CB - 4 yrs/2.67M - 2018 - 1 yr
Trevor Reilly - NYJ - LB - 4 yrs/2.28M - 2018 - 1 yr
*Tenny Palepoi - San Diego - DL - 3 yrs/1.53M - 2017 - 1 yr
#Brian Blechen - Carolina - LB - TBD - R
Nate Orchard - Cleveland - LB - 4 yrs/4.5M - 2019 - R
Jeremiah Poutasi - Tennessee - OL - TBD - R
Eric Rowe - Philadelphia - CB - 4 yrs/4.9M - 2019 - R
*Dres Anderson - San Francisco - WR - 3 yrs/1.6M - 2018 - R

8 Offense - 1 QB, 1 RB, 2 WR, 3 OL, 1 TE
15 Defense - 5 LB, 5 DL, 4 CB, 1 S

Other local universities with players in the NFL:

BYU "Long Snapper U" (10):
John Denney - Miami - LS - 3 yrs/3.47M - 2017 - 10 yrs
@Dennis Pitta - Baltimore - TE - 5 yrs/32M - 2020 - 5 yrs
Dallas Reynolds - NYG - OL - 1 yr/700k - 2016 - 4 yrs
Ziggy Ansah - Detroit - DL - 4 yrs/18.6M - 2018 - 2 yrs
#Hebron Fangupo - Kansas City - DL - TBD - 2 yrs
Kyle Van Noy - Detroit - LB - 4 yrs/5.10M - 2018 - 1 yr
Daniel Sorenson - Kansas City - S - 2 yrs/930k - 2016 - 1 yr
Uani (Devin) Unga - NYG - LB - 3 yrs/1.6M - 2018 - 1 yr
#Robertson Daniel - Green Bay - CB - TBD - R
Alani Fua - Arizona - LB - 3 yrs/1.6M - 2018 - R
#De'Ondre Wesley - Baltimore - OL - TBD - R

3 Offense - 1 TE, 2 OL
7 Defense - 3 LB, 2 DL, 1 S, 1 CB
1 Special Teams - 1 LS

Utah State (8):
Donald Penn - Oakland - OL - 2 yrs/9.6M - 2016 - 10 yrs
Robert Turbin - Cleveland - RB - TBD - 4 yrs
Bobby Wagner - Seattle - LB - 4 yrs/4.31M - 2016 - 3 yrs
Will Davis - Miami - CB - 4 yrs/2.7M - 2017 - 2 yrs
#Kerwynn Williams - Arizona - RB - TBD - 2 yrs
Mo Alexander - St Louis - S - 4 yrs/2.68M - 2018 - 1 yr
Nevin Lawson - Detroit - CB - 4 yrs/2.52M - 2018 - 1 yr
Zach Vigil - Miami - LB - 3 yrs/1.6M - 2018 - R

3 Offense - 1 OL, 2 RB
5 Defense - 2 CB, 2 LB, 1 S

Southern Utah (1):
#Brad Sorenson - San Diego - QB - TBD - 2

1 Offense - 1 QB

* Injured Reserve
@ Physically Unable to Perform (eligible to return after Week 6)
# Practice Squad
^ Suspended by club

[hostile]

Not NFL but Thretton Palamo starts at #12 for the USA in their opening World Cup match against Samoa.

[DrumNFeather]

Steve Smith moved into 9th on the all time WR yardage list yesterday, and then tore his Achilles. Many felt that would be his last snap (no pun intended) in the NFL, but no so according to reports:

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/jason-la-canfora/25361261/ravens-steve-smith-intends-to-return-in-2016-schedules-achilles-surgery


Ravens star receiver Steve Smith has scheduled a quick surgery on Nov. 9 with intentions of playing football next season, sources said. Smith's season ended Sunday when he tore his Achilles tendon in the Ravens' victory against the Chargers.

Smith had said this would be his final season but several people close to him said he is already talking about a return and the Ravens would welcome him back. Smith faces a long return, but the sooner he gets the Achilles repaired the earlier he could conceivably make it back in 2016. Dr. Andrews, an esteemed surgeon, is scheduled to conduct the repair in Charlotte next week.


Smith was again having a strong season for the Ravens and was by far Joe Flacco's top receiving threat and he is beloved in that locker room. Smith was obviously distraught after suffering the injury Sunday.


He did not want the struggling Ravens to deal him prior to this week's trade deadline -- team brass would not even entertain the thought though other clubs inquired -- and said he would only play for the Ravens. Smith was in his second season with the team ‎and was making $3M this season and is signed for 2017 at $3M as well, which is the final year of a three-year deal he signed with Baltimore after ending his long tenure with the Panthers.

[Dwight Schr-Ute]

Steve Smith moved into 9th on the all time WR yardage list yesterday, and then tore his Achilles. Many felt that would be his last snap (no pun intended) in the NFL, but no so according to reports:

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/jason-la-canfora/25361261/ravens-steve-smith-intends-to-return-in-2016-schedules-achilles-surgery

Such a brutal injury to come back from. But if there's anyone that can muscle through it...


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[Ma'ake]

(There's probably already another thread for Utes in the NFL, but I didn't see it.)

Kaelin Clay just took a punt back 82 yards for the Ravens vs the Browns on MNF, after being signed 2 weeks ago, as a punt returner.

"Clay had 3 punt returns for touchdowns in the PAC-12, for the Utes, last year" - Mike Tirico, ESPN, 11/30/2015

Thank you, Kaelin, for that nice little PAC-mas flashback. :)

[LA Ute]

(There's probably already another thread for Utes in the NFL, but I didn't see it.)

Kaelin Clay just took a punt back 82 yards for the Ravens vs the Browns on MNF, after being signed 2 weeks ago, as a punt returner.

"Clay had 3 punt returns for touchdowns in the PAC-12, for the Utes, last year" - Mike Tirico, ESPN, 11/30/2015

Thank you, Kaelin, for that nice little PAC-mas flashback. :)

Here's the video:

http://www.baltimoreravens.com/videos/videos/NFLN-Cant-Miss-Play-Cant-Catch-Clay/aa2947bc-e2e1-409f-b8d4-0ca54ad05377

[U-Ute]

Here's the video:

http://www.baltimoreravens.com/videos/videos/NFLN-Cant-Miss-Play-Cant-Catch-Clay/aa2947bc-e2e1-409f-b8d4-0ca54ad05377



Man we miss that speed.

[mpfunk]

Okay, offseason topics begin. Which of the current NFL Utes would eventually make the best additions to the U of U coaching staff?

Steve Smith Sr.

[DrumNFeather]

Okay, offseason topics begin. Which of the current NFL Utes would eventually make the best additions to the U of U coaching staff?

Jordan Gross.

[Mormon Red Death]

Okay, offseason topics begin. Which of the current NFL Utes would eventually make the best additions to the U of U coaching staff?
Mike Mccoy

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[LA Ute]

Interesting breakdown. Utah is #29.

Colleges With the Most Active NFL Players
(http://football-players.pointafter.com/stories/5717/most-nfl-players?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social.paid&utm_campaign=ao.sp.fb.dt.5717#1-Utah)

[mUUser]

Well, that ended on an incredibly sour note....

http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2015/12/28/10677010/eric-weddle-san-diego-chargers-fine-2016-daughter

[Redbird]

Well, that ended on an incredibly sour note....

http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2015/12/28/10677010/eric-weddle-san-diego-chargers-fine-2016-daughter

It will be great to see him sign with a legitimate organization. Perhaps Denver, or any NFC team.

[Diehard Ute]

And Canter has made it clear McCoy is not the problem, it's the front office and owners.


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[DrumNFeather]

Great read on Alex Smith and the turnaround this year in KC: http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2016/01/05/nfl-chiefs-alex-smith-andy-reid-winning-streak-wild-card-round-2015-playoffs

[SeattleUte]

The Chiefs need to stop playing Utah ball. Time to go for broke.

[DrumNFeather]

Really great article on Star Lotulelei: http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2016/02/04/star-lotulelei-carolina-panthers-utah-parents-super-bowl-50

[DrumNFeather]

Six Utes nab NFL combine invites:

Booker, Carter, Faniaka, Hackett, Norris, Paul.

18 QBs, none named Travis Wilson.

Fackrell, Sharp and Vigil from USU also invited as well as Kafusi from BYU. 3 players from Southern Utah as well.

[LA Ute]

Nice representation:

1784

[Applejack]

Sean Smith to the Raiders. Are they the most Ute-centric NFL team? I need to know who I should root for now.

[U-Ute]

Nice representation:

1784

Why is it Cal always seems to underperform relative to the number of players they put in the NFL?

[DrumNFeather]

Go Utes! Get drafted!

From looking at mocks, Booker and Faniaka are virtual locks to get drafted and most of the other guys could go anywhere from 5th to 7th round. I maintain that someone should draft Travis Wilson and turn him into a TE.

[UtahsMrSports]

Somewhat of a surprise that Booker is still on the board. Two aggies and one cougar taken so far.

I don't have an NFL team, so I just follow the former Utes. Eric Weddle and Steve Smith are hands down my favorite utes ever, so I guess Im a Ravens "fan". With the drafting of Bronson Kaufusi, they now have 3 players from each side of the rivalry. Should make for some fun locker room trash talk.

As always, I just hope our guys end up in good situations with good chances to make the team and contribute to help grow our program, and because theyre all good guys.

[Diehard Ute]

Somewhat of a surprise that Booker is still on the board. Two aggies and one cougar taken so far.

I don't have an NFL team, so I just follow the former Utes. Eric Weddle and Steve Smith are hands down my favorite utes ever, so I guess Im a Ravens "fan". With the drafting of Bronson Kaufusi, they now have 3 players from each side of the rivalry. Should make for some fun locker room trash talk.

As always, I just hope our guys end up in good situations with good chances to make the team and contribute to help grow our program, and because theyre all good guys.

I'm not surprised at all

He had two surgeries on the same "minor" injury and still hasn't healed enough by April 12th to do anything but run routes at less than 80%.

[mpfunk]

I think at this point we have to basically assume Booker's injury is much worse than reported and he has been red flagged by a lot of teams.

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[Diehard Ute]

I think at this point we have to basically assume Booker's injury is much worse than reported and he has been red flagged by a lot of teams.

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I think having the second procedure in February slowed him down. That procedure was just disclosed last week.

Guessing it pushed him back one round, likely goes in the 3rd otherwise.

[LA Ute]

Broncos keep stealing in NFL Draft with savvy Devontae Booker pick (http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/25572783/broncos-keep-stealing-in-nfl-draft-with-perfect-fit-at-rb-in-devontae-booker?linkId=24030786)

In Booker, the Broncos have a true North-South plowhorse perfectly suited for the one-cut zone running scheme head coach Gary Kubiak employs. Booker joins C.J. Anderson (http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/playerpage/1880820/cj-anderson) andRonnie Hillman (http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/playerpage/1701008/ronnie-hillman) in the Broncos' backfield if he recovers from knee surgery. Booker, who tore his meniscus in November against Arizona, told the Denver Post his knee is about "90 percent." (http://www.denverpost.com/broncos/ci_29834150/broncos-enter-day-3-nfl-draft-six-picks)

[Diehard Ute]

Free Agent Signings

Hackett to the Jets
Fanaika to the Niners
Norris to the Panthers
Carter to the Redskins


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[DrumNFeather]

Free Agent Signings

Hackett to the Jets
Fanaika to the Niners
Norris to the Panthers
Carter to the Redskins


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Wilson to the Bengals.

[Diehard Ute]

Wilson to the Bengals.

Keep seeing he was invited to mini camp. Did he sign a FA deal or just get a camp invite?

[Diehard Ute]

Looks like Gionni Paul will also be at the Bengals mini camp

Jason Whittingham to the Raiders


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[LA Ute]

Five Day 3 players who could have a big impact

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000658802/article/five-day-3-players-who-could-have-a-big-impact?campaign=fb-nf-sf25422851-sf25422851


"It's men in shorts." -- Rick Majerus

[DrumNFeather]

Looks like Gionni Paul will also be at the Bengals mini camp

Jason Whittingham to the Raiders


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I love the idea of Paul with Marvin Lewis.

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[DrumNFeather]

Kenneth Scott gets a tryout with the Rams.

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[Diehard Ute]

After participating in the Bengals mini-camp Gionni Paul had signed a Free Agent Contract with them.

Travis Wilson competed in the same camp. Has not been offered a contract as of now


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[DrumNFeather]

After participating in the Bengals mini-camp Gionni Paul had signed a Free Agent Contract with them.

Travis Wilson competed in the same camp. Has not been offered a contract as of now


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Apparently he hit a coach in the back of the head with a pass. Whoops.

Tevin Carter was released by the Redskins before mini camp, which makes me wonder how his health is. I hope he catches on somewhere.

[Rocker Ute]

Apparently he hit a coach in the back of the head with a pass. Whoops.



I've just sat here and laughed myself silly about this. You know those pivotal moments you can look back in life and say, "That is why I now do x..." ?

That has a high probability of being his and a great one it is.

Mine involves taking a horrible job out of grad school. The first three hours of that job were humiliatingly bad, so bad that I went to lunch and sat in my car deciding whether to just drive home or go back. I had just bought a home, so the thought of unemployment wasn't a good one. I drove back, endured through the next six months until that person I was replacing left, and now I'm a bald angry man for it.

Where would I be had I just left and gone home and found a different job that day? Where will Travis be now that he bounced a ball off a coaches head?

[LA Ute]

I've just sat here and laughed myself silly about this. You know those pivotal moments you can look back in life and say, "That is why I now do x..." ?

That has a high probability of being his and a great one it is.

Mine involves taking a horrible job out of grad school. The first three hours of that job were humiliatingly bad, so bad that I went to lunch and sat in my car deciding whether to just drive home or go back. I had just bought a home, so the thought of unemployment wasn't a good one. I drove back, endured through the next six months until that person I was replacing left, and now I'm a bald angry man for it.

Where would I be had I just left and gone home and found a different job that day? Where will Travis be now that he bounced a ball off a coaches head?

OK, I'm laughing too. Travis, Travis, Travis. I hope that story becomes the one explaining why he became a tight end instead of a quarterback. The kid is a Warrior and a good athlete. I hope he finds someplace to hang on in the NFL.

[LA Ute]

Broncos Mailbag: Where does Devontae Booker fit in Denver's backfield? (http://www.denverpost.com/broncosmailbag/ci_29873738/broncos-mailbag-how-is-offensive-line-shaping-up)


Booker provides intriguing talent and depth. He ranked as a second rounder on some draft boards. However, he underwent knee surgery to repair his meniscus in November, leaving him easing into the mix. The plan remains for Anderson to receive the bulk of the carries with Hillman providing a change of pace. But just like last season, coach Gary Kubiak will play the most effective back. If Booker picks up pass protection — always a huge challenge for rookies — he will give himself a chance to play on third down. It bears watching in training camp. Booker showed good hands out of the backfield at Utah. That weapon was sorely missing from Denver's offense last season.

[Dwight Schr-Ute]

Another great article about Eric Weddle and his fresh start in Baltimore.
http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-eric-weddle-20160703-story.html


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Kendall Thompson signs as a WR with the Redskins.

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[ironman1315]

http://www.denverpost.com/2016/07/31/bron cos-running-back-competition-likely-to-le a ve-at-least-one-talented-back-disappointe d / (http://www.denverpost.com/2016/07/31/broncos-running-back-competition-likely-to-leave-at-least-one-talented-back-disappointed/)

So far it seems that a roster spot for Booker is his to lose. Hope he can kick some butt as camp continues and during the preseason.

[DrumNFeather]

Kendall Thompson signs as a WR with the Redskins.

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Scores the game winning TD on a one handed grab and adds a two point conversion.

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[sancho]

Scores the game winning TD on a one handed grab and adds a two point conversion.

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Is it just me, or could/should he have made that a two handed grab?

[Dwight Schr-Ute]

Is it just me, or could/should he have made that a two handed grab?

Probably.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160820/092f41a37ed31e034afbfb0b16d08a7f.jpg


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[DrumNFeather]

Is it just me, or could/should he have made that a two handed grab?
The Skins have so many WRs...he needed to flash.

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[U-Ute]

Booker getting some nice run after his appearance in the Broncos's second preseason game.

http://milehighsports.com/devontae-booker-outshines-siemian-and-sanchez-in-second-preseason-game/

[UtahsMrSports]

Paul Kruger released by the browns.

[DrumNFeather]

Paul Kruger released by the browns.

Interesting move. I suspect he'll get picked up by someone.

Read a tweet over the weekend that Kendall Thompson is in good shape to make the Redskins practice squad.

[Applejack]

Interesting move. I suspect he'll get picked up by someone.

Read a tweet over the weekend that Kendall Thompson is in good shape to make the Redskins practice squad.

For all the people that bitch about KW moving all the QBs to other positions (MOose), KenThom is exhibit 1 for why that is a good thing. Last year instead of riding the pine we could have had him at WR, a position that he's good enough at to make the Redskins.

[Diehard Ute]

For all the people that bitch about KW moving all the QBs to other positions (MOose), KenThom is exhibit 1 for why that is a good thing. Last year instead of riding the pine we could have had him at WR, a position that he's good enough at to make the Redskins.

But all indications are Kendal was not wanting to make that move last year


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[DrumNFeather]

For all the people that bitch about KW moving all the QBs to other positions (MOose), KenThom is exhibit 1 for why that is a good thing. Last year instead of riding the pine we could have had him at WR, a position that he's good enough at to make the Redskins.


But all indications are Kendal was not wanting to make that move last year


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He did an interview after his one handed grab against the Jets and he was talking about battling it out with another guy (TW) I actually got the sense that he was very much a team guy these last two years and essentially did what the coaches asked him to do. It wasn't until the bowl game that he said "screw it, I want to get on the field." Also, probably didn't want to deal with Stubby.

As an aside, he talked about beating his rival in the bowl game and one of the Redskins studio commentators is Trevor Matich. "Hey Kendall, I went to BYU and really didn't appreciate you guys doing that to us in the bowl game." Pretty funny exchange.

[DrumNFeather]

Not unemployed for long, Kruger signs with the Saints.