Hokies in the Pros

Since I'm sure most of you don't have time to Google every single player on Andy Bitter's list, here's an update on how every Hokie is doing in camp thus far:

James Anderson, Patriots: Anderson signed a one year, $950,000 contract with New England this off season. He's projected to fill an apparently much needed role as a coverage linebacker on passing downs. Barring injury and assuming he plays up to expectations in the preseason, he will most likely make the Patriots' 53-man roster.

Nick Becton, Chargers: After being on the practice squad last season, Becton is currently listed as San Diego's third string left tackle.

Jarrett Boykin, Packers: Green Bay lost James Jones in free agency, opening up the number three receiver slot on a team that likes to throw. Boykin seems to be in a position battle with rookie Devonte Adams for that spot. It seems like Boykin is trending the wrong direction in that battle, so it will be interesting to watch it develop during the preseason.

Duane Brown, Texans: Brown's just hanging out, chasing corner backs 100 yards, and being the 28th most valuable asset in football. No big deal.

Roc Carmichael, Eagles: I'm sure Trible can tell you more about anything on the Eagles than I can, but let me try. Roc was listed as a third string corner on Philly's initial depth chart, and it seems as if he's in a battle for the last corner spot.

Kam Chancellor, Seahawks: Kam had surgery in the offseason to fix a troublesome hip. He's "definitely on schedule" (his words) to return to being the baddest man in football (many other people's words) week one.

Danny Coale. Steelers: Coale was waived/injured by Pittsburgh on Wednesday morning. Word is that Coale fractured his finger and will probably need surgery. He could be placed on the team's injured reserve if they wished.

Tariq Edwards, Dolphins: Edwards was also waived/injured the first weekend of August after reportedly hurting his knee.

(According to this article on the National Football Post, being "waived/injured" is this:

When a team waives an injured player any other team may claim him. If a player clears waivers the player is immediately reverted to IR or the team will negotiate an injury settlement to allow the player to pursue other opportunities with another club.

Antone Exum, Vikings: Exum seemed to be in a battle to potentially start this year at safety, but then the team signed veteran safety Chris Crocker, crowding the field a bit. While starting seems like a long shot, a place on the 53-man does not.

Brandon Flowers, Chargers: Flowers won't play on Thursday, but he sounds ready to show that he's still a top corner.

Corey Fuller, Lions: Fuller was actually the inspiration for this post, because he's apparently making waves in Lions camp and could potentially cut out a roll as a Robert Meachem-esq deep threat for Detroit. It's great to hear about Fuller's progression from year one to year two.

Kyle Fuller, Bears: He hasn't only been making news by tussling with Martelius Bennett (is a link really needed at this point?). Kyle is listed as the team's third corner and has been quite impressive (not surprising for a guy picked 14th overall).

James Gayle, Titans: Accoring to Andy, Gayle is listed on the teams injured reserve list.

Shayne Graham, Saints: Graham signed with New Orleans late last year, and kicked for them in the playoffs. Sean Payton brought in the obligatory kicker to compete, but says that Shayne will be 'very hard to beat out.'

Deangelo Hall, Redskins: What can I say? Love him or hate him, he's still a relatively effective corner. Or "one of the best corners", really whatever you want to believe.

Derrick Hopkins, Ravens: Hopkins got the most money of any undrafted free agent that Baltimore signed, and is listed as the third string nose tackle. It would definitely be cool if an undrafted free agent like Hopkins could make the team, but I think we should all be rooting for him making the practice squad.

Jayron Hosley, Giants: Jayron is coming into the year with a four game suspension, and did not have his best game in the Hall of Fame game. It feels like things are going to have to go right for Hosley to make an impact in New York this year.

Andrew Miller, Buccaneers: Miller is listed as both a guard and a center on Tampa Bay's depth chart, and his experience at both positions could potentially give him an edge over other young linemen in making the team.

Will Montgomery, Broncos: Montgomery, who left Washington this spring to sign a one-year, 1.2 million dollar deal with the Broncos, is listed as a second string center for Denver right now.

Josh Morgan, Bears: Another former Hokie who left Washington this offseason, Morgan looks like he's in an open contest to be Chicago's third receiver behind Brandon Marshall and Alshon Jeffery. Hopefully Morgan can take advantage of his opportunity because there will certainly be passes to go around.

Davon Morgan, Eagles: Morgan was able to make Philly's camp after a rookie tryout in minicamp, and if you have time the Eagles' website wrote a really cool story on his journey there. We'll see how it works out for him, as he's currently listed as third string strong safety.

Vinston Painter, Broncos: Painter was a sixth round pick last year and spent almost all year on the practice squad. Painter is listed right now as backup right guard, but if Tech fans know anything it's that early preseason depth charts mean little on the offensive line. It will be interesting to see how much he has developed over the course of a year.

Eddie Royal, Chargers: Royal had what was quite possibly his best season since he was a rookie last year, hauling in 47 balls for 631 yards (13.4 average) and eight scores. He looks like he's going to play a similar role as last season (slot receiver next to Keenan Allen and Malcolm Floyd), but now he gets to hang out with Brandon Flowers! Yay Hokies!

Darryl Tapp, Lions: Tapp is currently listed as the backup to Ziggy Ansah, but with Ansah on the PUP list, it looks like Tapp will see the field a lot in the preseason, it not the regular season as well. Apparently he's drawn rave reviews from the Detroit coaches, so hopefully Tapp can bounce back from a bad season in Washington a year ago.

Tyrod Taylor, Ravens: Tyrod is still hanging out as Joe Flacco's backup in Baltimore. I'm very interested in seeing what happens over the course of this year, as he will be a free agent after the season. If we keep hearing stories like this one about Tyrod's fit with Gary Kubiak's offense, he very well may get reupped by the Ravens.

Logan Thomas, Cardinals: Logan has apparently looked like...well...Logan during camp so far. This isn't shocking, and I'm betting we'll see him run with the third team offense during the preseason and potentially the regular season as well.

Michael Vick, Jets: Vick is Geno Smith's backup in New York. Maybe. Well maybe Rex Ryan is actually hedging his bets, assuming Smith will struggle, and letting Vick take snaps with the ones. This is exhausting. Also, am I the only one offended that Geno Smith wouldn't give Vick #7? Look, Geno, I know you're "starting quarterback" and all, but HE'S MICHAEL F-ING VICK.

Eddie Whitley, Cardinals: Whitley has been a practice squad vagabond since entering the league two years ago. He's currently listed as a third string corner, meaning that he's probably in a battle for the last cornerback spot on the roster (not a typo, he's playing corner in the NFL, not safety). If he has more two interception days in practice, his odds can only go up to win the spot.

Ryan Williams, Cowboys: Finally healthy, Williams is looking to prove his worth in a crowded Dallas backfield. They have Demarco Murray entrenched as the starter, meaning Ru is in a battle with Lance Dunbar and Joseph Randle for the last two running back spots. It seems that he's looked impressive in a battle with Randle for the last spot, but multiple Cowboys beat writers have said that Williams is unlikely to make the team due to poor special teams play. Personally, if he's healthy during the preseason, I wouldn't count him out.

Jason Worilds, Steelers: Pittsburgh used the transition tag on Worilds, signing him to a one year, 9.75 million dollar deal, something that the team may want to work out long term sooner rather than later. Worilds had eight sacks a year ago, and Pittsburgh is hoping that his athleticism will make him the playmaker they're paying him to be.