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Trojan97 · 08-13-2011, 08:39 AM

More on CFLers trying out down south...

Andy Fantuz...

(taken from chicagobears.com)

"How is Andy Fantuz performing at camp? Does it look like he can land a spot on the roster?

Paul
Kandahar, Afghanistan

Andy Fantuz possesses good hands and size, but to be perfectly honest he hasn’t done a whole lot during training camp practices to stand out, good or bad. It’s not like he’s had any bad drops, but he hasn’t made a lot of memorable catches either. Part of the problem is that the Bears are now very deep at the receiver position: Roy Williams and Sam Hurd have joined a group that includes Devin Hester, Johnny Knox and Earl Bennett, and rookie Dane Sanzenbacher is turning a lot of heads with his play in the slot."

Fantuz won't get put on the practice squad due to his advanced age, his NFL dream appears to be getting smaller by the day.

Matthew O'Donnell (Rider prospect)

Third string LT on the Bengals depth chart currently. He's apparently shown some athleticism in camp and could be destined for the practice squad given his immense size (6'10, 340) and age (22).

Emmanuel Arceneaux (BC WR)

Currently a ways down the Vikings depth chart (listed at 4th string). Leslie Frazier has said he expects to go with 5 WR's on the active roster with Harvin, Berrian, Jenkins and Camarillo the projected top 4. Arceneaux is going to be locked in a battle with 3-4 other guys to earn the final spot and will have to have a couple huge preseason games to earn consideration. He's very young (22) so he could potentially be offered a spot on the practice squad if he flashes.

Martell Mallett (former Lions RB)

Was practicing with the Giants. He hurt his knee at the start of camp and was subsequently released.

08-13-2011, 08:39 AM	#853
Trojan97 First Line Centre Join Date: Jan 2004 Exp:	More on CFLers trying out down south... Andy Fantuz... (taken from chicagobears.com) "How is Andy Fantuz performing at camp? Does it look like he can land a spot on the roster? Paul Kandahar, Afghanistan Andy Fantuz possesses good hands and size, but to be perfectly honest he hasn’t done a whole lot during training camp practices to stand out, good or bad. It’s not like he’s had any bad drops, but he hasn’t made a lot of memorable catches either. Part of the problem is that the Bears are now very deep at the receiver position: Roy Williams and Sam Hurd have joined a group that includes Devin Hester, Johnny Knox and Earl Bennett, and rookie Dane Sanzenbacher is turning a lot of heads with his play in the slot." Fantuz won't get put on the practice squad due to his advanced age, his NFL dream appears to be getting smaller by the day. Matthew O'Donnell (Rider prospect) Third string LT on the Bengals depth chart currently. He's apparently shown some athleticism in camp and could be destined for the practice squad given his immense size (6'10, 340) and age (22). Emmanuel Arceneaux (BC WR) Currently a ways down the Vikings depth chart (listed at 4th string). Leslie Frazier has said he expects to go with 5 WR's on the active roster with Harvin, Berrian, Jenkins and Camarillo the projected top 4. Arceneaux is going to be locked in a battle with 3-4 other guys to earn the final spot and will have to have a couple huge preseason games to earn consideration. He's very young (22) so he could potentially be offered a spot on the practice squad if he flashes. Martell Mallett (former Lions RB) Was practicing with the Giants. He hurt his knee at the start of camp and was subsequently released. Last edited by Trojan97; 08-13-2011 at 08:47 AM.