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Old 11-18-2008, 05:15 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Old 11-18-2008, 05:29 PM   #2 (permalink)
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What happened to Jason Babin?
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Old 11-18-2008, 08:24 PM   #3 (permalink)
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I'm pretty sure that they can use two DEs at the same time. :la:
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True, but two practice squad-skilled DEs? That doesn't sound like a good plan.
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True, but two practice squad-skilled DEs? That doesn't sound like a good plan.
I didn't say they're going to the Super Bowl. I just mentioned that this guy is now a Chief.

He was fun to watch for Philly in the preseason. 1000 mph motor and will be disruptive as a lineman. Whether or not he can get to the QB remains to be seen...but he'll make an impact in the run game...and definitely on special teams.

Philly tried to convert him to a pure LB. It may have worked in a 3-4 scheme...not Jim Johnson's.
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Interesting - I didn't realize he was that fast. I'm going to have to look out for him this weekend to see how that translates.
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Interesting - I didn't realize he was that fast. I'm going to have to look out for him this weekend to see how that translates.
Andy Studebaker's Pro-Day Workout:
Studebaker posted a 33 1/2-inch reach, a 36 1/2-inch vertical jump, a 10-foot-7 broad jump, a 1.59 and 1.61 10-yard dash, a 2.63 and 2.65 20-yard dash, a 4.60 and 4.61 40-yard dash, a 4.14-second 20-yard shuttle, a 6.81-second three-cone drill and a 11.59-second 60-yard shuttle. He measured in a 6-foot-3 1/8, 250 pounds with 10 1/8-inch hands.

Those numbers were very Urlacher-esque IMO. His ability to train for only 4 weeks prior to the Pro-Day work-out at Northwestern hurt his forty time, as he had previously run a legit sub 4.5. I think his bench numbers were somewhat of a disappointment, as he only was able to put up 23 reps.
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Bottom line, this dude is a rare athlete. He didn't train at one of the pre-combine factories that inflates (enhances) numbers to get players drafted higher despite lack of any real production (Akili Smith) at the collegiate level. Studebaker did this basically on the fly while recovering from his Lisfranc injury. And...he was a major factor in D-III, even when 3 lineman were thrown at him. Couple all that with rock-solid character and work ethic, and this guy could go far. All he needs is a chance. Fortunately, the Chiefs are giving it to him.
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Those numbers are definitely good - how is he health-wise?
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Those numbers are definitely good - how is he health-wise?
The usual 115% ;)

In all seriousness, he has absolutely no residual effects of the injury.

See for yourself on Sunday.
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I'm going to pay particular attention to him now. Which side will he be playing on?
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