Jaguars' Practice Squad Player Updates 2009
by silencecs on May 11, 2009 9:00 AM EDT
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Three players who spent some time on the Jaguars 2009 practice squad made it through the offseason. They have successfully transitioned to earn a chance to compete for one of the coveted active roster spots. Drew Miller, Charles Davis, and Mkristo Bruce are expected to provide stiff competition for the incoming rookies, and they will have the advantage of participating in their second training camp. These players will have every opportunity to snag a roster spot come September,
Drew Miller C/G - Last year's Cecil Newton
The talented University of Florida Center, Drew Miller, is a heady, quick interior linemen who came to the team in UDFA last season. He was too small coming into his rookie year to help out much, but his competitiveness and versatility on the line earned him a spot last year. Miller is 6'5", 303 lbs, and is ready to make it happen in his second year. Quite a few people have been touting Cecil Newton, the talented UDFA the team signed this year after the draft. If Drew Miller has anything to say about it, Cecil will lose out and take Drew's spot on the practice squad.
Charles Davis TE - Will battle Angulo, Estandia, and Zack Miller for a spot.
Notice to all: Wrighster is gone, Lewis is our number one, and you better bring the wood, cuz Jaguar TE's have to block. Either Estandia or Angulo will likely be shown the door this offseason, even if 4 TE's are kept. Zach Miller and Charles Davis will likely compete for the 3rd TE spot. The team would like to carry less than four TE's, but they may carry four if Zack Miller is versatile, but not a great blocker. My money is on Lewis, Estandia, and Miller, but Charles Davis may surprise some of us. Charles Davis is 6'6" 260 lbs, and is known as a guy the team feels can play at this level.
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Mkristo Bruce DE - What have you done for me lately?
Bruce was the Jaguars' Mr. August, last year. He scored 2.5 sacks in one preseason game against the Falcons, and in doing so, Bruce instantly caught Del Rio's eye. He only got the opportunity thanks to Derrick Harvey's extended holdout, and he made the most of his chance. Bruce will again have a preseason to show off his skills, but unless he's showing improvement, he's toast. The team has Harvey, Groves, and Hayward penciled in as guaranteed players. There is room on the rotation for another DE, will Bruce be the man? At 6'6", 260 lbs, he's got the frame to do it.
These three players have a much better chance of making the squad than does anyone from UDFA, so keep an eye on them and know their names.
-Collin Streetman
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Nice Work.
The guy on the offensive line I’d look out for is Dennis Norman, to lose his spot. If Miller impresses as you think he could and Newton shows promise like others, myself included, think he can then Norman might find himself on the outs. It’ll be a tough road though since neither Miller nor Newton have any NFL experience and Norman has significant time as a reserve and starter. I wouldn’t rule it out though.
I also like Bruce. I think he could be the fourth (or fifth if the team keeps five) defensive end.
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Miller might be the "Next Norman".
Maybe. Norman was a seventh round pick by Seattle, I forget what year. So the difference between being a seventh round pick and an undrafted rookie isn’t that much. I don’t know. I can surely see Norman being retained but you never know.
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But Norman can play all three interior line positions. With our apparent lack of depth at guard, versatility can’t be cut.
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You don't think the coaches have cross-trained Miller and are planning to do that with Newton?
Norman has the experience that’s about it. It’s not like he’s a starting caliber guy that exemplifies how deep our line is. See 2008. He’s a solid back up that can give a nice effort as a starter for a game or two.
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He’s a solid back up that can give a nice effort as a starter for a game or two.
Thats sorta the kind of guy to keep around. We could keep Norman or Miller, but Norman is not ready to be cut yet.
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No not outright.
I wouldn’t be surprised if this is the year where he’s ousted by a younger guy like Miller.
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I think Bruce has a shot
to make the final roster I think. I think Miller and Newton can also made the practice squad, we need O-lineman depth.
By the way, George Wrighster was signed by the Giants yesterday, i wish him the best, but I won’t risk too much money about he making the final roster.
And I found this(I using the oppurtunity to generate more talk):
http://walterfootball.com/freeagentscontractsjax.php
Looks like the Jaguars might have a silent offseason next year-there are very few players i would keep from the upcoming free agents- I would keep Ingram and maybe Estendia, and maybe-maybe Hayward
by Zoltan from Budapest on May 11, 2009 10:18 AM EDT reply actions
Good Find.
There’s not a lot of intriguing guys to keep from that list other than Ingram. Of course his play this season will weigh heavily if the team decides to extend him (and by how much) beyond his current contract.
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Newton and Miller will be kept Bruce is a keeper also
Personally i see Miller and Newton both making the team cause we need O line depth. Bruce has the numbers to be a good DE and he will keep the heat on the vets. Davis has the size to be a good TE but Pre season will show if we keep him or not
by jesusjagfan2009 on May 11, 2009 10:35 AM EDT reply actions
I wonder about Miller
Vic said after we signed him that he was the kind of guy who would come into his 2nd year after doing NFL conditioning and be enormous. Anyone seen him close enough to verify that?
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by River City Rage on May 11, 2009 10:47 AM EDT reply actions
Drew Miller and Brad Meester were working the line together in mini-camp
In mini-camp I think Drew Miller was snapping and Brad played left guard. At least on a few plays they ran. So Drew was in with Meester, Monroe and Britton. Britton played right guard.
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Well Brad did play guard his first few seasons.
That’s interesting. I don’t know whether to think that’s significant or not since it’s way early in this point in the year. I think it’s interesting though that they had Miller and not Norman snapping.
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It was probably an experiment
but one they were considering.
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I think it's a good consideration.
He certainly has the size. I recall Vic saying last year that he was narrow in the hips, but could devlop into a starter.
He also said
he was light in the pants. Hence he has no anchor and he probably would struggle with drive blocks in NFL.
Let's wait and see on that one
If that continues when the pads go on, then there’s something to it. I’m rooting for Mkistro personally. I’ve always had a soft spot for Wazzu players.
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by Jonathan Loesche on May 11, 2009 1:57 PM EDT up reply actions
I personally like Bruce, who could turn into a udfa gem… I hope this kid doesn’t stop working, because he’s got some potential…
by floridafalcons#63 on May 11, 2009 5:31 PM EDT reply actions
Are you intrigued by his motor, his moves, or do you like him against the run?
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I like the guy too, I was just curious what you're favorite aspect of his still improving skill-set is.
I am high on Drew Miller too. It would be great to develop him. I still love me some Uche at guard. I think he’s the clear number one back-up at the guard position… I think he’ll beat out Norman without question. He was a 5th round diamond, the kid can flat out run-block.
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All of them… More importantly the motor…
by floridafalcons#63 on May 11, 2009 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions
A motor is all Jared Allen had coming out of college... he improved his game over time.
He was a 4th rounder I think
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Everything can be taught, except motor… You can’t make someone go all out all the time…
by floridafalcons#63 on May 11, 2009 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Bruce
I remember Vic or someone saying last year during the preseason that Bruce didn’t have a good first step or an array of pass rush moves he has to hustle to the QB. Reminds me a little of Spicer in that sense.
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I like Bruce and Miller
but i’m a little hesitant until the pads go on. Once they get the pads on and under the hotter July/August sun, we will have a better idea about who can hang!
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