I added another one to the list (see above) Ottis Lewis, WR, Hofstra =========== http://www.thehour.com/story/468526 Lewis to get a tryout with Jets Posted on 04/28/2009 By STEVE GEOGHEGAN Hour Staff Writer Former Brien McMahon and Hofstra football standout Ottis Lewis could be catching passes from Mark Sanchez soon. Lewis, a 6-foot-5-1/2, 224-pound wide receiver, will report to the New York Jets rookie minicamp this weekend as a free agent and could very well line up with Sanchez, the quarterback out of Southern California who was drafted by the Jets with the No. 5 overall pick last Saturday to be their franchise quarterback. "If Sanchez is throwing to me, it's a good sign that I'll get signed," Lewis said as he waited to get the final details from the Jets Monday night. "It's all up in the air and depends upon how well I do." After not getting drafted this past weekend, Lewis said his agent, Arthur Weiss, received calls from several NFL teams inquiring if the Norwalker would like to try out for them. But Lewis and Weiss decided the best fit was with the Jets. "They don't have a lot receivers so I can be that big target, especially in the red zone," said Lewis, whose draft status may have been effected by a hand injury that brought en end to his Hofstra career four games early.. If Lewis impresses at the minicamp, he said he could get signed as early as Sunday, the last day of the camp. But he said some rookies don't get signed until a few weeks later so he wants to make a good impression. "I'm humble because it's an opportunity for me to show what I can do and display my talents," he said. "I believe I'm an NFL-caliber receiver so now it's time for me to go out there and prove it and catch every ball thrown to me." Whatever happens this weekend or over the next few weeks, Lewis said he's in it for the long haul and if he doesn't catch on with an NFL team, he'll look at playing in the UFL or Canadian Football League. Lewis had 28 catches for 324 yards and two TDs for Hofstra last fall.
I believe the Steinkuhler report was bogus and he signed with the Bengals Here's the full list of UDFA's I have for the Jets as of this moment .... 34DE Zach Potter (Nebraska) 34DE Matt Kroul (Iowa) 34OLB Jamaal Westerman (Rutgers) S Emanuel Cook (South Carolina) S Keith Fitzhugh (Mississippi State) TE Andrew Davie (Arkansas) TE Robert Myers (Utah State) TE J'Nathan Bullock (Cleveland State) P TJ Conley (Idaho) QB Chris Pizzotti (Harvard) OT Tavita Thompson (Oregon State) OT Kyle Link (McNeese State) OT Ryan McKee (Southern Mississippi) C Michael Parenton (Tulane) FB Brannan Southerland (Georgia) WR Britt Davis (Northern Illinois) WR Ottis Lewis (Hofstra) Try Out QB Casey Dick (Arkansas) Try Out
Turns out 34DE Ty Steinkuhler to the Bengals was bogus and he DID sign with the Jets, and not the other way around ====== DT (34DE) Ty Steinkuhler signs with Jets..not Bengals by Ed Thompson of ScoutNFLNetwork.com April 29, 2009 at 4:51pm ET Numerous media outlets reported that Nebraska DT Ty Steinkuhler had agreed to terms or signed with the Cincinnati Bengals as a rookie free agent, but Scout.com has been told by his agent that Steinkuhler has actually signed a contract with the New York Jets. Steinkuhler appeared in 46 games for the Huskers, logging 88 tackles, 14 tackles for a loss, 3.5 sacks, and three forced fumbles.
UPDATED LIST Here's the full list of UDFA's & Try Outs I have for the Jets as of this moment .... 34DE Zach Potter (Nebraska) 34DE Ty Steinkuhler (Nebraska) 34DE Matt Kroul (Iowa) 34OLB Jamaal Westerman (Rutgers) S Emanuel Cook (South Carolina) S Keith Fitzhugh (Mississippi State) TE Andrew Davie (Arkansas) TE Robert Myers (Utah State) TE J'Nathan Bullock (Cleveland State) P TJ Conley (Idaho) QB Chris Pizzotti (Harvard) OT Tavita Thompson (Oregon State) OT Kyle Link (McNeese State) OT Ryan McKee (Southern Mississippi) C Michael Parenton (Tulane) FB Brannan Southerland (Georgia) WR Britt Davis (Northern Illinois) WR Ottis Lewis (Hofstra) Try Out QB Casey Dick (Arkansas) Try Out TE Jack Simmons (Minnesota) Try Out PK Gary Cismesia (Florida State) Try Out
Apparently the Jets realize how perilously thin they are at 34DE and just signed another one for a try out 34DE Josh Hunt, Eastern Michigan (6' 6"/300)
UPDATED LIST Here's the full list of UDFA's & Try Outs I have for the Jets as of this moment .... 34DE Zach Potter (Nebraska) 34DE Ty Steinkuhler (Nebraska) 34DE Matt Kroul (Iowa) 34OLB Jamaal Westerman (Rutgers) S Emanuel Cook (South Carolina) S Keith Fitzhugh (Mississippi State) TE Andrew Davie (Arkansas) TE Robert Myers (Utah State) TE J'Nathan Bullock (Cleveland State) P TJ Conley (Idaho) QB Chris Pizzotti (Harvard) OT Tavita Thompson (Oregon State) OT Kyle Link (McNeese State) OT Ryan McKee (Southern Mississippi) C Michael Parenton (Tulane) FB Brannan Southerland (Georgia) WR Britt Davis (Northern Illinois) WR Ottis Lewis (Hofstra) Try Out QB Casey Dick (Arkansas) Try Out TE Jack Simmons (Minnesota) Try Out PK Gary Cismesia (Florida State) Try Out 34DE Josh Hunt (Eastern Michigan) Try Out
These guys that are all about Harrell don't watch any college ball - they just see the stats he put up in Leach's run 'n shoot offense.
I thought it was just the shoot offense cuz they really don't do much running. I'm surprised more and more that more coaches don't start going with an NFL styled offense. I would think it would help with recruiting since players would be better prepared for NFL and more then likely get drafted more.
As much as I hate Pete Carroll, he's miles ahead of everyone in recruiting. He gets dominant players on both sides of the ball. Urban Meyer knows how to find the right (speed) players for his system, but Carroll gets guys that are future pros.
