NFL Draft

[olddog71]

Drew Smith competes for a job with the Bills. Nice article in the TU this morning. http://www.timesunion.com/sports/article/Former-UAlbany-star-chases-NFL-dream-4723466.php#photo-5028329

[DanesRGood]

Anyone watching the game on NFL Network?

[Oldtimer]

Drew Smith 1 reception for 2 yds. Bills 44, Colts 20-----it's pre-season. Bills fan since their first game at the Rock Pile--Civic Stadium. Hope Drew makes the squad--I think he has a chance. Buffalo loves players from unknown teams.

[Dane Pound]

Lions Coach Jim Schwartz:

 

On LB Jon Morgan: "He's really smart. I think that's probably been the number one thing that has stood out about him. He's very assignment-sound and a great communicator. When the game came on, he was around the ball and made plays. He didn't get a lot of reps, but he was very productive in the reps that he got. Taking command and executing the scheme are both very important for linebackers. It's a moving world and there are a lot of things going on. He showed very well in his first action."

[Dane96]

Unfortunately, reports out of camp today was he was "noticeably limping" at the end of practice.

[danefan]

Looks like Drew Smith and Jon Morgan both made it through the first cuts down to 75 man rosters.

[Dane Pound]

Drew Smith might be able to get some reps at QB the way things are going for the Bills.

 

Excellent that they're both on the rosters. They'll go head to head on Thursday night.

[Dane96]

It's actually great news for both. Detroit has shyte at the Linebacker position for backups. The fact that Drew has not been cut is interesting because usually they would know the one fullback they would want to keep.

 

My guess is the following:

 

1. Both make the practice squads at a minimum

2. Drew is not cut yet because he will most certainly make a practice squad somewhere and the Bills would rather pick him up on final cuts so they don't want him entering a new team's system if they cut him today.

3. Jon has a real shot at making this team over Lewis.

[GreatDanes06]

Smith was put on IR today...so not cut, but season is over. Rotoworld said it was undisclosed.

[UAalum72]

T-U today said "(thumb)" which doesn't sound like a season-ending injury, but who knows how they're playing with roster sizes, salary caps, etc.

[Dane4ever]

And Jon Morgan was waived by Detroit. But at least it is now, and not earlier -- maybe he has a chance for Lions taxi squad, or another team's.

[DanesRGood]

And Jon Morgan was waived by Detroit. But at least it is now, and not earlier -- maybe he has a chance for Lions taxi squad, or another team's.

 

Their site says he was 'waived/injured'. I wonder what the injury is. I don't think he played in the last preseason game.

[UAalum72]

Wyland said on the pregame that Drew was scheduled for surgery on his thumb and would be out 6-8 weeks. I thought IR was for the year, but then, it's Rodger.

[MRSGDG]

Drew was released by the Bills per YNN. Receives an injury settlement.

[UAalum72]

Explained on Wyland that both Jon and Drew would have reached settlements in which they get paid thru the agreed-upon, expected time of treatement for their injuries, at which time they are released and become free agents who can sign with any team (including the Lions and Bills respectively). But going with this kind of IR is an indication they probably would not have been on the 53-man roster.