Utes in the NFL

[Ma'ake]

Supposedly their #2 QB last year, Christian Stewart, said that after the USU game the team was seriously deflated, knowing their destiny was to play in the Miami Beach Bowl, or whatever that game was.

They have a depth problem, for sure, but they also have really serious issues with trying to convince themselves and their fans that independence is an acceptable reality. The way their fanbase has turned on Bronco reveals a fundamental anger, and Bronco's body language, and the way the Oregon State job was filled, and now going shooting a blank in the NFL draft...no Bueno.

It looks like Bronco's latest faux pas was declare "P5 or bust within 3 years". (This guy is the Inspector Clouseau of PR, one for the text books, for sure).

Then the Big-12 commissioner (?) revealed that Sunday play wasn't an issue with the Big-12 because BYU never got that far in the conversation.

All of these things are cold, objective facts, and it's seriously starting to sink in. Even Dick Harmon is going from being delusional with optimism to basically bracing for a brutal September... but now there's no conference race to fall back onto as a secondary goal.

[U-Ute]

Alex Smith and Chase Daniel having some fun...

https://twitter.com/ChiefsReporter/s...69152889856001

[DrumNFeather]

Interesting situation developing in San Diego with Eric Weddle's deal: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...-in-san-diego/

Sounds more and more like his days there are numbered...but you'd have to think there will be a pretty good market out there for one of the top Safeties in the game.

[scottie]

Interesting situation developing in San Diego with Eric Weddle's deal: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...-in-san-diego/

Sounds more and more like his days there are numbered...but you'd have to think there will be a pretty good market out there for one of the top Safeties in the game.

I'm having a hard time following what his agent is saying here (what the ellipsis omitted would maybe be helpful):

“He will play his final 16 games as a Charger as a free safety – nothing else,” agent David Canter said. “His going above and beyond for them is why they won’t give him a contract extension. . . .


“It’s blatantly obvious after me asking the team time and again to extend us that Eric isn’t wanted. So it’s time for Eric to move on [to] where he can win and is wanted.”

[DrumNFeather]

Steve Smith to hang 'em up at the end of this season. What an incredible run he has had.

[Dwight Schr-Ute]

Steve Smith to hang 'em up at the end of this season. What an incredible run he has had.

Ice up, son.

[arizonaute]

David Canter seems nice

[UtahMan3G]

Here is the updated list as of: 8/14/2015

Name - Team - Position - Contract - Free Agent Year - Years Played

Utah (30):
Steve Smith - Baltimore - WR - 3 yrs/11M - 2017- 14 yrs
Alex Smith - Kansas City - QB - 4 yrs/68M - 2019 - 10 yrs
Paul Soliai - Atlanta - DL - 5 yrs/33M - 2019 - 8 yrs
Eric Weddle - San Diego - S - 5 yrs/40M - 2016 - 8 yrs
Paul Kruger - Cleveland - LB - 5 yrs/41M - 2018 - 6 yrs
Brice McCain - Miami - CB - 2 yrs/5.5M - 2017 - 6 yrs
Sean Smith - Kansas City - CB - 3 yrs/16.5M - 2016 - 6 yrs
Zane Beadles - Jacksonville - OL - 5 yrs/30M - 2019 - 5 yrs
Koa Misi - Miami - LB - 5 yrs/17.63M - 2018 - 5 yrs
RJ Stanford - Detroit - CB - TBD - 5 yrs
Sealver Siliga - New England - DL - 1 yr/660k - 2016 - 4 yrs
Matt Asiata - Minnesota - RB - 1 yr/TBD - 2016 - 3 yrs
Tony Bergstrom - Oakland - OL - 4 yrs/2.58M - 2016 - 3 yrs
Tevita Finau - Houston - DL - 2 yrs/960k - 2017 - 3 yrs
Derrick Shelby - Miami - DL - 1 yr/2.4M - 2016 - 3 yrs
Sam Brenner - Miami - OL - 2 yrs/930k - 2016 - 2 yrs
Reggie Dunn - Dallas - WR - 2 yrs/960k - 2017 - 2 yrs
Joe Kruger - Pittsburgh - DL - 1 yr/435k - 2016 - 2 yrs
Star Lotulelei - Carolina - DL - 4 yrs/9.6M - 2017 - 2 yrs
Anthony Denham - Houston - TE - 3 yrs/1.53M - 2017 - 1 yr
Keith McGill - Oakland - CB - 4 yrs/2.67M - 2018 - 1 yr
Jake Murphy - Cincinnati - TE - 2 yrs/960k - 2017 - 1 yr
Trevor Reilly - NYJ - LB - 4 yrs/2.28M - 2018 - 1 yr
*Tenny Palepoi - San Diego - DL - 3 yrs/1.53M - 2017 - 1 yr
Kaelin Clay - Tampa Bay - WR - TBD - R
Nate Orchard - Cleveland - LB - 4 yrs/4.5M - 2019 - R
Jeremiah Poutasi - Tennessee - OL - TBD - R
Eric Rowe - Philadelphia - CB - 4 yrs/4.9M - 2019 - R
# Dres Anderson - San Francisco - WR - 3 yrs/1.6M - 2018 - R
# Brian Blechen - Carolina - LB - 3 yrs/1.6M - 2018 - R

12 Offense - 1 QB, 1 RB, 4 WR, 4 OL, 2 TE
18 Defense - 5 LB, 7 DL, 5 CB, 1 S

Other local universities with players in the NFL:

Utah State (18):
Donald Penn - Oakland - OL - 2 yrs/9.6M - 2016 - 10 yrs
Curtis Marsh - Denver - CB - 1 yr/660k - 2016 - 5 yrs
Bobby Wagner - Seattle - LB - 4 yrs/4.31M - 2016 - 3 yrs
Robert Turbin - Seattle - RB - 4 yrs/2.56M - 2016 - 3 yrs
Will Davis - Miami - CB - 4 yrs/2.7M - 2017 - 2 yrs
Chuck Jacobs - San Francisco - WR - 2 yrs/930k - 2016 - 2 yrs
Tyler Larsen - Washington - OL - TBD - 2 yrs
Patrick Scales - Baltimore - LS - 1 yr/450k - 2016 - 2 yrs
DJ Tialavea - Atlanta - TE - TBD - 2 yrs
Kerwynn Williams - Arizona - RB - 2 yrs/930k - 2016 - 2 yrs
Mo Alexander - St Louis - S - 4 yrs/2.68M - 2018 - 1 yr
Nevin Lawson - Detroit - CB - 4 yrs/2.52M - 2018 - 1 yr
AJ Pataiali'i - New England - DL - TBD - 1 yr
Tay Glover-Wright - Green Bay - CB - 2 yrs/960k - 2017 - 1 yr
# BJ Larsen - Buffalo - LB - 3 yrs/1.6M - 2018 - R
# Brian Suite - Detroit - S - 3 yrs/1.6M - 2018 - R
# Zach Vigil - Miami - LB - 3 yrs/1.6M - 2018 - R
# Kevin Whimpey - Pittsburgh - OL - 3 yrs/1.6M - 2018 - R

7 Offense - 2 RB, 1 WR, 3 OL, 1 TE
10 Defense - 4 CB, 3 LB, 2 S, 1 DL
1 Special Teams - 1 LS

BYU "Long Snapper U" (15):
John Denney - Miami - LS - 3 yrs/3.47M - 2017 - 10 yrs
Dennis Pitta - Baltimore - TE - 5 yrs/32M - 2020 - 5 yrs
Dallas Reynolds - NYG - OL - 1 yr/700k - 2016 - 4 yrs
Ziggy Ansah - Detroit - DL - 4 yrs/18.6M - 2018 - 2 yrs
Hebron Fangupo - Kansas City - DL - TBD - 2 yrs
Kyle Van Noy - Detroit - LB - 4 yrs/5.10M - 2018 - 1 yr
Spencer Hadley - Oakland - LB - 1 yr/420k - 2015 - 1 yr
Daniel Sorenson - Kansas City - S - 2 yrs/930k - 2016 - 1 yr
Uani (Devin) Unga - NYG - LB - 3 yrs/1.6M - 2018 - 1 yr
# Robertson Daniel - Oakland - CB - 3 yrs/1.6M - 2018 - R
# Alani Fua - Arizona - LB - 3 yrs/1.6M - 2018 - R
# Paul Lasike - Arizona - RB - 3 yrs/1.6M - 2018 - R
# Jordan Leslie - Minnesota - WR - 3 yrs/1.6M - 2018 - R
# Devin Mahina - Washington - TE - 3 yrs/1.6M - 2018 - R
# De'Ondre Wesley - Baltimore - OL - 3 yrs/1.6M - 2018 - R

6 Offense - 2 TE, 2 OL, 1 WR, 1 RB
8 Defense - 4 LB, 2 DL, 1 S, 1 CB
1 Special Teams - 1 LS

Southern Utah (1):
Brad Sorenson - San Diego - QB - 2 yrs/1.1M - 2017 - 3 yrs

1 Offense - 1 QB

* Injured Reserve
# Undrafted Free Agent

[U-Ute]

Steve Smith goes Steve Smith on Rowe. Rowe passes test.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...eagles-rookie/

[DrumNFeather]

Steve Smith goes Steve Smith on Rowe. Rowe passes test.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...eagles-rookie/

Great story.

[DrumNFeather]

With cuts coming this week we'll start to get some interesting Ute related news. One story I read noted that Miami cut a guy which basically signaled that Sam Brenner will be the backup Center there.

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[Mormon Red Death]

I'd love it if Jake Murphy could stick here in Denver. Has he seen any preseason action? I'm gonna go check the box scores.

He's on the practice squad

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[DrumNFeather]

I'd love it if Jake Murphy could stick here in Denver. Has he seen any preseason action? I'm gonna go check the box scores.

Released this morning.

[DrumNFeather]

Joe Krugar cut by the Steelers.

From what I can tell, he and Murphy are the only ones not to survive the cuts to 75.

[UtahMan3G]

Here is the updated list as of: 9/8/2015

Name - Team - Position - Contract - Free Agent Year - Years Played

Utah (25):
Steve Smith - Baltimore - WR - 3 yrs/11M - 2017- 14 yrs
Alex Smith - Kansas City - QB - 4 yrs/68M - 2019 - 10 yrs
Paul Soliai - Atlanta - DL - 5 yrs/33M - 2019 - 8 yrs
Eric Weddle - San Diego - S - 5 yrs/40M - 2016 - 8 yrs
Paul Kruger - Cleveland - LB - 5 yrs/41M - 2018 - 6 yrs
Brice McCain - Miami - CB - 2 yrs/5.5M - 2017 - 6 yrs
^Sean Smith - Kansas City - CB - 3 yrs/16.5M - 2016 - 6 yrs
Zane Beadles - Jacksonville - OL - 5 yrs/30M - 2019 - 5 yrs
Koa Misi - Miami - LB - 5 yrs/17.63M - 2018 - 5 yrs
Sealver Siliga - New England - DL - 1 yr/660k - 2016 - 4 yrs
Matt Asiata - Minnesota - RB - 1 yr/TBD - 2016 - 3 yrs
Tony Bergstrom - Oakland - OL - 4 yrs/2.58M - 2016 - 3 yrs
Derrick Shelby - Miami - DL - 1 yr/2.4M - 2016 - 3 yrs
#Sam Brenner - Miami - OL - TBD - 2 yrs
Star Lotulelei - Carolina - DL - 4 yrs/9.6M - 2017 - 2 yrs
*Anthony Denham - Houston - TE - 3 yrs/1.53M - 2017 - 1 yr
Keith McGill - Oakland - CB - 4 yrs/2.67M - 2018 - 1 yr
Trevor Reilly - NYJ - LB - 4 yrs/2.28M - 2018 - 1 yr
*Tenny Palepoi - San Diego - DL - 3 yrs/1.53M - 2017 - 1 yr
#Brian Blechen - Carolina - LB - TBD - R
#Kaelin Clay - Tampa Bay - WR - TBD - R
Nate Orchard - Cleveland - LB - 4 yrs/4.5M - 2019 - R
Jeremiah Poutasi - Tennessee - OL - TBD - R
Eric Rowe - Philadelphia - CB - 4 yrs/4.9M - 2019 - R
*Dres Anderson - San Francisco - WR - 3 yrs/1.6M - 2018 - R

10 Offense - 1 QB, 1 RB, 3 WR, 4 OL, 1 TE
15 Defense - 5 LB, 5 DL, 4 CB, 1 S

Other local universities with players in the NFL:

BYU "Long Snapper U" (10):
John Denney - Miami - LS - 3 yrs/3.47M - 2017 - 10 yrs
@Dennis Pitta - Baltimore - TE - 5 yrs/32M - 2020 - 5 yrs
Dallas Reynolds - NYG - OL - 1 yr/700k - 2016 - 4 yrs
Ziggy Ansah - Detroit - DL - 4 yrs/18.6M - 2018 - 2 yrs
#Hebron Fangupo - Kansas City - DL - TBD - 2 yrs
Kyle Van Noy - Detroit - LB - 4 yrs/5.10M - 2018 - 1 yr
Daniel Sorenson - Kansas City - S - 2 yrs/930k - 2016 - 1 yr
Uani (Devin) Unga - NYG - LB - 3 yrs/1.6M - 2018 - 1 yr
#Robertson Daniel - Green Bay - CB - TBD - R
Alani Fua - Arizona - LB - 3 yrs/1.6M - 2018 - R
#De'Ondre Wesley - Baltimore - OL - TBD - R

3 Offense - 1 TE, 2 OL
7 Defense - 3 LB, 2 DL, 1 S, 1 CB
1 Special Teams - 1 LS

Utah State (9):
Donald Penn - Oakland - OL - 2 yrs/9.6M - 2016 - 10 yrs
Curtis Marsh - Denver - CB - 1 yr/660k - 2016 - 5 yrs
*Robert Turbin - Seattle - RB - TBD - 4 yrs
Bobby Wagner - Seattle - LB - 4 yrs/4.31M - 2016 - 3 yrs
Will Davis - Miami - CB - 4 yrs/2.7M - 2017 - 2 yrs
#Kerwynn Williams - Arizona - RB - TBD - 2 yrs
Mo Alexander - St Louis - S - 4 yrs/2.68M - 2018 - 1 yr
Nevin Lawson - Detroit - CB - 4 yrs/2.52M - 2018 - 1 yr
Zach Vigil - Miami - LB - 3 yrs/1.6M - 2018 - R

3 Offense - 1 OL, 2 RB
6 Defense - 3 CB, 2 LB, 1 S

Southern Utah (1):
#Brad Sorenson - San Diego - QB - TBD - 2

1 Offense - 1 QB

* Injured Reserve
@ Physically Unable to Perform (eligible to return after Week 6)
# Practice Squad
^ Suspended by club

[Scorcho]

alex smith had 22 points in my espn fantasy football league this week (tied for #7) behind Brady and a surprising Marcus Mariotta today

[DrumNFeather]

Three Utes started for Miami today vs. Washington. Brice McCain had a nice pick to seal the victory for the fish, and Koa Misi and Derrick Shelby were all over the place.

[UtahMan3G]

Sam Brenner was released by the Dolphins. Kaelin Clay was released from the Bucs' Practice Squad. Curtis Marsh (USU) was released from the Broncos.

Here is the updated list as of: 9/15/2015

Name - Team - Position - Contract - Free Agent Year - Years Played

Utah (23):
Steve Smith - Baltimore - WR - 3 yrs/11M - 2017- 14 yrs
Alex Smith - Kansas City - QB - 4 yrs/68M - 2019 - 10 yrs
Paul Soliai - Atlanta - DL - 5 yrs/33M - 2019 - 8 yrs
Eric Weddle - San Diego - S - 5 yrs/40M - 2016 - 8 yrs
Paul Kruger - Cleveland - LB - 5 yrs/41M - 2018 - 6 yrs
Brice McCain - Miami - CB - 2 yrs/5.5M - 2017 - 6 yrs
^Sean Smith - Kansas City - CB - 3 yrs/16.5M - 2016 - 6 yrs
Zane Beadles - Jacksonville - OL - 5 yrs/30M - 2019 - 5 yrs
Koa Misi - Miami - LB - 5 yrs/17.63M - 2018 - 5 yrs
Sealver Siliga - New England - DL - 1 yr/660k - 2016 - 4 yrs
Matt Asiata - Minnesota - RB - 1 yr/TBD - 2016 - 3 yrs
Tony Bergstrom - Oakland - OL - 4 yrs/2.58M - 2016 - 3 yrs
Derrick Shelby - Miami - DL - 1 yr/2.4M - 2016 - 3 yrs
Star Lotulelei - Carolina - DL - 4 yrs/9.6M - 2017 - 2 yrs
*Anthony Denham - Houston - TE - 3 yrs/1.53M - 2017 - 1 yr
Keith McGill - Oakland - CB - 4 yrs/2.67M - 2018 - 1 yr
Trevor Reilly - NYJ - LB - 4 yrs/2.28M - 2018 - 1 yr
*Tenny Palepoi - San Diego - DL - 3 yrs/1.53M - 2017 - 1 yr
#Brian Blechen - Carolina - LB - TBD - R
Nate Orchard - Cleveland - LB - 4 yrs/4.5M - 2019 - R
Jeremiah Poutasi - Tennessee - OL - TBD - R
Eric Rowe - Philadelphia - CB - 4 yrs/4.9M - 2019 - R
*Dres Anderson - San Francisco - WR - 3 yrs/1.6M - 2018 - R

8 Offense - 1 QB, 1 RB, 2 WR, 3 OL, 1 TE
15 Defense - 5 LB, 5 DL, 4 CB, 1 S

Other local universities with players in the NFL:

BYU "Long Snapper U" (10):
John Denney - Miami - LS - 3 yrs/3.47M - 2017 - 10 yrs
@Dennis Pitta - Baltimore - TE - 5 yrs/32M - 2020 - 5 yrs
Dallas Reynolds - NYG - OL - 1 yr/700k - 2016 - 4 yrs
Ziggy Ansah - Detroit - DL - 4 yrs/18.6M - 2018 - 2 yrs
#Hebron Fangupo - Kansas City - DL - TBD - 2 yrs
Kyle Van Noy - Detroit - LB - 4 yrs/5.10M - 2018 - 1 yr
Daniel Sorenson - Kansas City - S - 2 yrs/930k - 2016 - 1 yr
Uani (Devin) Unga - NYG - LB - 3 yrs/1.6M - 2018 - 1 yr
#Robertson Daniel - Green Bay - CB - TBD - R
Alani Fua - Arizona - LB - 3 yrs/1.6M - 2018 - R
#De'Ondre Wesley - Baltimore - OL - TBD - R

3 Offense - 1 TE, 2 OL
7 Defense - 3 LB, 2 DL, 1 S, 1 CB
1 Special Teams - 1 LS

Utah State (8):
Donald Penn - Oakland - OL - 2 yrs/9.6M - 2016 - 10 yrs
Robert Turbin - Cleveland - RB - TBD - 4 yrs
Bobby Wagner - Seattle - LB - 4 yrs/4.31M - 2016 - 3 yrs
Will Davis - Miami - CB - 4 yrs/2.7M - 2017 - 2 yrs
#Kerwynn Williams - Arizona - RB - TBD - 2 yrs
Mo Alexander - St Louis - S - 4 yrs/2.68M - 2018 - 1 yr
Nevin Lawson - Detroit - CB - 4 yrs/2.52M - 2018 - 1 yr
Zach Vigil - Miami - LB - 3 yrs/1.6M - 2018 - R

3 Offense - 1 OL, 2 RB
5 Defense - 2 CB, 2 LB, 1 S

Southern Utah (1):
#Brad Sorenson - San Diego - QB - TBD - 2

1 Offense - 1 QB

* Injured Reserve
@ Physically Unable to Perform (eligible to return after Week 6)
# Practice Squad
^ Suspended by club

[hostile]

Not NFL but Thretton Palamo starts at #12 for the USA in their opening World Cup match against Samoa.

[DrumNFeather]

Steve Smith moved into 9th on the all time WR yardage list yesterday, and then tore his Achilles. Many felt that would be his last snap (no pun intended) in the NFL, but no so according to reports:

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/...hilles-surgery

Ravens star receiver Steve Smith has scheduled a quick surgery on Nov. 9 with intentions of playing football next season, sources said. Smith's season ended Sunday when he tore his Achilles tendon in the Ravens' victory against the Chargers.

Smith had said this would be his final season but several people close to him said he is already talking about a return and the Ravens would welcome him back. Smith faces a long return, but the sooner he gets the Achilles repaired the earlier he could conceivably make it back in 2016. Dr. Andrews, an esteemed surgeon, is scheduled to conduct the repair in Charlotte next week.


Smith was again having a strong season for the Ravens and was by far Joe Flacco's top receiving threat and he is beloved in that locker room. Smith was obviously distraught after suffering the injury Sunday.


He did not want the struggling Ravens to deal him prior to this week's trade deadline -- team brass would not even entertain the thought though other clubs inquired -- and said he would only play for the Ravens. Smith was in his second season with the team ‎and was making $3M this season and is signed for 2017 at $3M as well, which is the final year of a three-year deal he signed with Baltimore after ending his long tenure with the Panthers.

[Dwight Schr-Ute]

Steve Smith moved into 9th on the all time WR yardage list yesterday, and then tore his Achilles. Many felt that would be his last snap (no pun intended) in the NFL, but no so according to reports:

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/...hilles-surgery

Such a brutal injury to come back from. But if there's anyone that can muscle through it...


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[Ma'ake]

(There's probably already another thread for Utes in the NFL, but I didn't see it.)

Kaelin Clay just took a punt back 82 yards for the Ravens vs the Browns on MNF, after being signed 2 weeks ago, as a punt returner.

"Clay had 3 punt returns for touchdowns in the PAC-12, for the Utes, last year" - Mike Tirico, ESPN, 11/30/2015

Thank you, Kaelin, for that nice little PAC-mas flashback.

[LA Ute]

(There's probably already another thread for Utes in the NFL, but I didn't see it.)

Kaelin Clay just took a punt back 82 yards for the Ravens vs the Browns on MNF, after being signed 2 weeks ago, as a punt returner.

"Clay had 3 punt returns for touchdowns in the PAC-12, for the Utes, last year" - Mike Tirico, ESPN, 11/30/2015

Thank you, Kaelin, for that nice little PAC-mas flashback.

Here's the video:

http://www.baltimoreravens.com/video...4-0ca54ad05377

[U-Ute]

Here's the video:

http://www.baltimoreravens.com/video...4-0ca54ad05377

Man we miss that speed.

[mpfunk]

Okay, offseason topics begin. Which of the current NFL Utes would eventually make the best additions to the U of U coaching staff?

Steve Smith Sr.

[DrumNFeather]

Okay, offseason topics begin. Which of the current NFL Utes would eventually make the best additions to the U of U coaching staff?

Jordan Gross.

[Mormon Red Death]

Okay, offseason topics begin. Which of the current NFL Utes would eventually make the best additions to the U of U coaching staff?

Mike Mccoy

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[LA Ute]

Interesting breakdown. Utah is #29.

Colleges With the Most Active NFL Players

[mUUser]

Well, that ended on an incredibly sour note....

http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2015/12/...-2016-daughter

[Redbird]

Well, that ended on an incredibly sour note....

http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2015/12/...-2016-daughter

It will be great to see him sign with a legitimate organization. Perhaps Denver, or any NFC team.