It's a slow time right now and I've been looking for good games to watch that showcase our rookie class. I'll toss one out to get this thread started. This is a great game between (then) 7th ranked Oregon versus 2nd ranked Washington (Rome Odunze had a great game). It's a fun game to watch anyway because it matches up Penix vs Nix.
Hope you all can find some other great games to watch that are "Bears related" games like this. Thanks.
Post by dachuckster on May 30, 2024 12:45:39 GMT -6
I was looking at one of our lesser known UDFA signings. Peter LeBlanc, from University of Louisiana (the Ragin' Cajuns).
With the current state of our WR room, I think he is, at best, a long shot to make the roster but could be a PS hero.
He has some size (6'2" and 190) but is a bit slow (4.57 40 at the Louisiana Pro Day). But he has a reputation for being a fearless possession receiver. Goes over the middle and not afraid f contact and has very sure hands. Could develop into a decent slot receiver and be quick and strong enough to terrorize linebackers in coverage. So, we will see.
Here is a good game with our new edge, Austin Booker, playing last season for Kansas, putting a whupping on Oklahoma. This guy is gonna be a great addition to the Bears.
Post by dachuckster on Jun 11, 2024 20:20:07 GMT -6
I have started to get interested in another UDFA on roster for TC this year, Howard University RB Ian Wheeler. Wheeler was a walk-on for Howard and was an All MEAC Academic team. He has graduated with a 3.57 (out of 4.0) GPA and was admitted to the Hoawrd University medical school (link). So, the kid is no dummy.
Wheeler is 5'10" and weighs in at 205. He has been clocked in the 40 yd dash anywhere from 4.38 to 4.61 (link), I would assume that his real 40 speed is somewhere just under or just over 4.5 sec. He is compact, low center of gravity and has a pretty good change of direction move. I have a couple of highlight videos below. He was a decent player, playing against very much 2nd tier talent. But he looks like a decent RB who is not afraid of contact. Catches the ball well and looks to be a really decent KR and gunner on ST. He had something like 3 or 4 TDs on kick returns and also had a bunch of tackles when playing on the kicking side of ST play. Looking forward to seeing him on TC and in the PS.