JimmiJo Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 http://washingtontimes.com/sports/20060505-010453-6593r.htm Redskins eye help beyond draft By David Elfin THE WASHINGTON TIMES May 5, 2006 Their names generally only make the paper in the small type of the transactions section. They are the forgotten players of the much-hyped NFL Draft weekend. But at least one of the eight undrafted rookies whom the Washington Redskins signed on Monday figures to make an impact, perhaps as soon as this season. Four of last year's undrafted rookies, punter Andy Groom, defensive tackle Aki Jones, linebacker Zak Keasey and kick returner Rich Parson, got into games while offensive tackle Jon Alston, running back Jonathan Combs, receiver Steven Harris and tight end David Kashetta spent time on the practice squad. Alston, Combs and Harris remain on the roster while Keasey is with San Francisco. Last year's regular Redskins lineup included three starters who weren't drafted: receiver David Patten, linebacker Lemar Marshall and safety Ryan Clark. Another 16 players who were never drafted also played last season, including kicker John Hall, punter Derrick Frost, tight end Mike Sellers and receiver James Thrash. All of that success by players whose names weren't called on a draft weekend is par for the course for coach Joe Gibbs, whose championship teams in the 1980s and 1990s were full of low-round draft choices and undrafted free agents. Click on link for full article... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bredskin Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 Jimmijo...get to that rookie camp and keep us posted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoBob Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 what does the process of signing guys onto your pratice squad look like? if we have them signed to a rookie contract, can we put them on the PS, or do we have to release them and then sign them to the PS? I'm not trying to change the topic of the thread, but thought people might have some good input on this.... Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budski Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 Cant help you on your question Bob. The best part of the undrafted people is that if they really get a chance to shine. Especially since some of the them will be unknowns and make a big impact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McMetal Posted May 5, 2006 Share Posted May 5, 2006 Wow...Mike Imoh is trying out? I hadn't heard that. Tough position to try to make the team, but good luck. He's better than Humes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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