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11-07-2018, 11:16 PM

Hopefully Roc makes it to the PS...

11-07-2018, 11:37 PM

Since he's injured he might....I don't see this as an upgrade.

11-08-2018, 12:02 AM

Probably our new kickoff returner...

11-08-2018, 04:44 AM

Isn’t Adullah known to be a bit of a fumbler? Oh well, he probably won’t be on the field all too much. Hopefully it works out.

11-08-2018, 10:09 AM

I prefer Mike Boone over Roc Thomas anyway.

11-08-2018, 12:23 PM

2nd round pick and the future star in Detroit to depth chart filler. The NFL life doesn't coddle. I don't expect much from him.

11-08-2018, 04:12 PM

Quote: @StickyBun said:
I prefer Mike Boone over Roc Thomas anyway.

Thomas was better in space, but Boone, who is obviously much more physical, seems to be the better all around back. I think both have a future in the NFL. Not sure what's going on with Roc's injury, but I hope he finds himself back on our practice squad.

As far as Abdullah goes, I'm sure it's just a depth signing to cover whatever happened with Thomas. I suppose it's possible the Vikings saw an opportunity to upgrade Thomas, but it's hard to say. AA's got some talent. Been hurt a LOT. Looks like his best game as a pro was against us last year when he rushed for 94 yards and a TD on 20 carries.

11-08-2018, 04:57 PM

When a former high draft pick gets cut, teams who were interested in him back in his draft sometimes give him one last shot. So my hunch is Spielman, Zimmer, and/or DeFilippo were impressed with Abdullah in 2015 and thinks that if he could stay healthy and/or get into the right scheme, he might do better. His workout numbers were impressive at the combine - aside from his 40, very similar to Jerrick McKinnon. Spielman likes great athletes, so he probably wants to see if any of that potential is still around.

11-08-2018, 05:11 PM

Quote: @Jor-El said:
When a former high draft pick gets cut, teams who were interested in him back in his draft sometimes give him one last shot. So my hunch is Spielman, Zimmer, and/or DeFilippo were impressed with Abdullah in 2015 and thinks that if he could stay healthy and/or get into the right scheme, he might do better. His workout numbers were impressive at the combine - aside from his 40, very similar to Jerrick McKinnon. Spielman likes great athletes, so he probably wants to see if any of that potential is still around.

He was a very hyped player when he was drafted. The Cardinals were really high on him and were upset when the Lions drafted him out from under them and they had to settle for David Johnson.

11-08-2018, 05:20 PM

Quote: @MaroonBells said:

@Jor-El said:
When a former high draft pick gets cut, teams who were interested in him back in his draft sometimes give him one last shot. So my hunch is Spielman, Zimmer, and/or DeFilippo were impressed with Abdullah in 2015 and thinks that if he could stay healthy and/or get into the right scheme, he might do better. His workout numbers were impressive at the combine - aside from his 40, very similar to Jerrick McKinnon. Spielman likes great athletes, so he probably wants to see if any of that potential is still around.
He was a very hyped player when he was drafted. The Cardinals were really high on him and were upset when the Lions drafted him out from under them and they had to settle for David Johnson.

Better to be lucky than good...