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Will Van play on Sunday's?
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EverettGriz said:
I would like to see Van set records in the NFL as a return man. On the same day he is inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame I would like to see a statue of Dae Dae erected on the UM campus.
BTW...the statue erected, not Dae Dae erected....
I put this in the NFL Combine thread, but I'm posting it here as well. Here is a link to a post by Gil Brandt on Missoula's Pro Day. Some good love for Montana overall and he seems to believe Van will be a priority free agent.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...ntial-lateround-lb-shines-at-montanas-pro-day
Zach Wagenmann, a linebacker who was at the NFL Scouting Combine, was one of nine prospects who worked out at Montana's pro day March 9. Representatives from eight NFL teams were present for the workouts, which took place outdoors on a clear and sunny 40-degree day.
» 2015 pro day schedule, results and analysis
Wagenmann (6-foot-3 1/8, 245 pounds) had a 9-10 broad jump and 16 strength lifts and stood on the rest of his combine numbers. He had a good workout, and there's a thought that he'll be able to play as a 3-4 linebacker in the NFL. I think he'll be a very tough, very competitive pro, and he'll probably be a seventh-round draft pick or priority free agent.
Running back Travon Van (5-foot-9 7/8, 195 pounds) ran the 40 in 4.53 and 4.55 seconds. He had a 32 1/2-inch vertical and 9-7 broad jump. He had a 4.19 short shuttle and 6.81 3-cone drill, and he threw the bar up 16 times. He looked very athletic and was impressive catching the ball in his workout. He'll be a priority free agent.
Tonga Takai (6-foot-2, 299 pounds, a defensive lineman, ran the 40 in 5.31 and 5.34 seconds. He had a 27 1/2-inch vertical and 8-8 broad jump. He ran the short shuttle in 4.76 and the 3-cone drill in 7.80 seconds. He has 32-inch arms and put up the bar 27 times. Takai also had a nice workout and will probably be a free agent.
Montana has done a nice job of producing NFL players who weren't draft choices, including linebacker Brock Coyle, who was a rookie last season for the Seattle Seahawks.
Follow Gil Brandt on Twitter at @Gil_Brandt.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...ntial-lateround-lb-shines-at-montanas-pro-day
Zach Wagenmann, a linebacker who was at the NFL Scouting Combine, was one of nine prospects who worked out at Montana's pro day March 9. Representatives from eight NFL teams were present for the workouts, which took place outdoors on a clear and sunny 40-degree day.
» 2015 pro day schedule, results and analysis
Wagenmann (6-foot-3 1/8, 245 pounds) had a 9-10 broad jump and 16 strength lifts and stood on the rest of his combine numbers. He had a good workout, and there's a thought that he'll be able to play as a 3-4 linebacker in the NFL. I think he'll be a very tough, very competitive pro, and he'll probably be a seventh-round draft pick or priority free agent.
Running back Travon Van (5-foot-9 7/8, 195 pounds) ran the 40 in 4.53 and 4.55 seconds. He had a 32 1/2-inch vertical and 9-7 broad jump. He had a 4.19 short shuttle and 6.81 3-cone drill, and he threw the bar up 16 times. He looked very athletic and was impressive catching the ball in his workout. He'll be a priority free agent.
Tonga Takai (6-foot-2, 299 pounds, a defensive lineman, ran the 40 in 5.31 and 5.34 seconds. He had a 27 1/2-inch vertical and 8-8 broad jump. He ran the short shuttle in 4.76 and the 3-cone drill in 7.80 seconds. He has 32-inch arms and put up the bar 27 times. Takai also had a nice workout and will probably be a free agent.
Montana has done a nice job of producing NFL players who weren't draft choices, including linebacker Brock Coyle, who was a rookie last season for the Seattle Seahawks.
Follow Gil Brandt on Twitter at @Gil_Brandt.
rimrockgriz
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No. It's hard to forget some of the fantastic moves he made with the football in his hands. (the App St. run a few years ago for one) He seems to be constantly nicked up as a regular ball carrier. I became discouraged at his constant desire to take the football outside the hash marks. That won't fly at the next level. I think his best shot would be special teams and the return game. Best wishes T.V... :egriz:
Sam A. Blitz
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He'll very likely be a priority free agent, who will come into a camp at 5th or 6th on the depth chart at RB and 2nd on the chart at PR, if he gets that opportunity. He doesn't have the size or durability to play RB in the NFL or the capability to block effectively in the backfield at that level. There are so many talented WR's that are not on rosters right now, that I think trying out at WR would be an even steeper chance for him.
Don't get me wrong, we were very lucky to have him and I wish him nothing but the best. His game may translate better in the CFL, so maybe he'll get a shot there, if he's unable to make a practice squad.
Don't get me wrong, we were very lucky to have him and I wish him nothing but the best. His game may translate better in the CFL, so maybe he'll get a shot there, if he's unable to make a practice squad.
Ursa Major said:
Dae Dae erection best in space.
Or so I'm told.....
IdaGriz01
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Here's an interesting (recent) bit: http://inagist.com/all/590310819994279936/
I imagine the network wonks want to be ready in case some some NFL team just happens to put these guys somewhere on their board -- even if it's a wild-a** long shot. (They hate to be caught by surprise.) But it's still kinda interesting.Dominic Shelden said:
CV Griz Fan
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Ursus1 said:
He could also get into a few pick-up b-ball games at the La Mesa Rec. Center....
AZGrizFan said:
Hmmm, dunno 'bout dat. Not much space to be best in.
CV Griz Fan
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EverettGriz said:
Sorry but that's funny....
EverettGriz said:
Plenty of space in the Great White North.
PeauxRouge
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No.
