This weekend rookie camp...

TheMalcolmConnection · 04-28-2005, 04:22 PM

Yeah, EXACTLY in the mold of the Rod Flowers guy I keep talking about. 6'7" or 6'9", something ridiculous like that.

Red Robert · 04-28-2005, 04:50 PM

Malcolm, why do I know Rod Flowers? The name rings a bell. Who is this guy and what have you been saying about him?

TheMalcolmConnection · 04-28-2005, 04:52 PM

I'm saying if we are going to be taking ANY chances on former basketball players, it should be him. We've already contacted him, he said he'd JUMP at the chance to play for us. He's 6'8" (I found the stats) and 240! As long as he has SOME kind of hands, I'm sure with Buges at the helm, he could be molded into a damn fine TE.

skin4Life28 · 04-28-2005, 04:56 PM

I thought Chevy Troutman was still in school? And why would he drop B-ball for something he doesn't do.

TheMalcolmConnection · 04-28-2005, 04:57 PM

Chevy Troutman IS in school I think. He doesn't have the high or desire to play football like Flowers.

mooby · 04-28-2005, 04:59 PM

maybe he'd be willing to try it, and if he is bad at it, he might decide he doesn't want to do it. or maybe he will be the next antonio gates.

TheMalcolmConnection · 04-28-2005, 05:01 PM

Exactly. I mean it's not like we drafted these people. At 6'8", 240, could you IMAGINE the matchup problems?! He's got enough bulk at 240 where he should be able to push people around. He also said he wouldn't mind being around the 280 range.

Fine by me.

Red Robert · 04-28-2005, 05:06 PM

O.K. I know who this guy is, Yes if you are going to take a flyer why not this guy. Football is all about match-ups. How do you cover a guy this size? Impossible.

TheMalcolmConnection · 04-28-2005, 05:06 PM

I mean if he is a basketball player, you could just throw it up for grabs. You KNOW he's gotta' have some ups.

skinsfanthru&thru · 04-28-2005, 05:07 PM

a 6'8 255-260 tight end with decent speed, good body control, and reliable hands wouldn't be all that bad if this guy works out. I like the idea whether it works or not cuz it's not like its costing the team a lot of money to try this out.

TheMalcolmConnection · 04-28-2005, 05:08 PM

Exactly. I mean I don't see why basketball players aren't more of an untapped resource for NFL players.

04-28-2005, 04:22 PM	#16
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 44 Posts: 19,264	Re: This weekend rookie camp... Yeah, EXACTLY in the mold of the Rod Flowers guy I keep talking about. 6'7" or 6'9", something ridiculous like that. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

04-28-2005, 04:50 PM	#17
Red Robert Special Teams Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Charlotte, NC Age: 55 Posts: 306	Re: This weekend rookie camp... Malcolm, why do I know Rod Flowers? The name rings a bell. Who is this guy and what have you been saying about him? __________________ I am tired of being a special teams ace, but I really have nothing to say.

04-28-2005, 04:52 PM	#18
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 44 Posts: 19,264	Re: This weekend rookie camp... I'm saying if we are going to be taking ANY chances on former basketball players, it should be him. We've already contacted him, he said he'd JUMP at the chance to play for us. He's 6'8" (I found the stats) and 240! As long as he has SOME kind of hands, I'm sure with Buges at the helm, he could be molded into a damn fine TE. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

04-28-2005, 04:56 PM	#19
skin4Life28 Special Teams Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Raleigh, NC Age: 39 Posts: 447	Re: This weekend rookie camp... I thought Chevy Troutman was still in school? And why would he drop B-ball for something he doesn't do.

04-28-2005, 04:57 PM	#20
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 44 Posts: 19,264	Re: This weekend rookie camp... Chevy Troutman IS in school I think. He doesn't have the high or desire to play football like Flowers. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

04-28-2005, 04:59 PM	#21
mooby Hug Anne Spyder Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 20,582	Re: This weekend rookie camp... maybe he'd be willing to try it, and if he is bad at it, he might decide he doesn't want to do it. or maybe he will be the next antonio gates. __________________ Hail to the Football Team

04-28-2005, 05:01 PM	#22
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 44 Posts: 19,264	Re: This weekend rookie camp... Exactly. I mean it's not like we drafted these people. At 6'8", 240, could you IMAGINE the matchup problems?! He's got enough bulk at 240 where he should be able to push people around. He also said he wouldn't mind being around the 280 range. Fine by me. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

04-28-2005, 05:06 PM	#23
Red Robert Special Teams Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Charlotte, NC Age: 55 Posts: 306	Re: This weekend rookie camp... O.K. I know who this guy is, Yes if you are going to take a flyer why not this guy. Football is all about match-ups. How do you cover a guy this size? Impossible. __________________ I am tired of being a special teams ace, but I really have nothing to say.

04-28-2005, 05:06 PM	#24
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 44 Posts: 19,264	Re: This weekend rookie camp... I mean if he is a basketball player, you could just throw it up for grabs. You KNOW he's gotta' have some ups. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

04-28-2005, 05:07 PM	#25
skinsfanthru&thru Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 45 Posts: 3,814	Re: This weekend rookie camp... a 6'8 255-260 tight end with decent speed, good body control, and reliable hands wouldn't be all that bad if this guy works out. I like the idea whether it works or not cuz it's not like its costing the team a lot of money to try this out.

04-28-2005, 05:08 PM	#26
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Charlottesville, Virginia Age: 44 Posts: 19,264	Re: This weekend rookie camp... Exactly. I mean I don't see why basketball players aren't more of an untapped resource for NFL players. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

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