Former Cats in the League

UAtrue · Post by **UAtrue** » Sun Jun 08, 2014 6:57 pm

Figured we needed one of these threads to capture the various news about former Cats in the league that don't have their own thread (e.g., Gronk).

I'm in NYC right now sitting at Heartland Brewery (while the wife and daughter shop the stores at times square) having a beer and on the tv above the bar saw Nick Folk got a new contract.

So glad to see him still in the league. One of my favorite Cats. Wonder why those dumbass Cowboys released him (several years ago)?

ANGCatFan · Post by **ANGCatFan** » Mon Jun 09, 2014 10:24 am

From Berk at the AZ Daily Starhttp://azstarnet.com/sports/football/co ... sw.twitter:

Denker recently relocated to Basel, Switzerland, and signed with the Basel Gladiators of the European Football League and the Swiss A League.

The Gladiators reached out to Denker after their starting quarterback went down with a torn ACL in May. Denker signed May 27 and immediately moved to Switzerland.

The lefty quarterback has already started two games for the Gladiators. Denker has thrown for 391 yards and seven touchdowns and rushed for 183 yards and five scores in a pair of wins.

The Gladiators have qualified for the playoffs with two regular-season games left.

Denker’s deal came together quickly.

Denker said he was driving back to California from Tucson with his girlfriend when he got a call from a former junior college teammate who informed him of a website where players could submit their information for European coaches.

One day after Denker visited the site, the Gladiators coaches called him and were eager to get him to Basel.

“I figured it would be a free way to travel, see the world and play a little football and have some fun, all expenses paid,” Denker said in an email. “It’s been fun so far. We won both games and I’ve scored a bunch of touchdowns. So I can’t complain.”

Denker started all 13 games for the Wildcats last season as a senior and threw for 2,516 yards and 16 touchdowns. He added 949 rushing yards and 13 more scores.

The quarterback was hoping to latch on with an NFL team for a rookie mini-camp tryout, but that call never came following the NFL draft. Instead, Denker is now with the Gladiators, trying to help them get to the Swiss Bowl on July 12.

UAtrue · Post by **UAtrue** » Mon Jun 09, 2014 7:23 pm

Real nice to see B.J. still is playing.

Katzenfreund · Post by **Katzenfreund** » Mon Jun 09, 2014 11:06 pm

teemackdee · Post by **teemackdee** » Tue Jun 10, 2014 4:19 pm

I'm no Machina but it is nice to see our boys be successful once they leave.

UAtrue · Post by **UAtrue** » Wed Jun 11, 2014 7:11 pm

Terrance Miller seems to be the only former Cat signed as a free agent this year. Kinda disappointing only him.

Terrence Miller signs with the New York Jets

http://www.azdesertswarm.com/football/2 ... -york-jets

It was not unexpected that Miller went undrafted, nor that he's going to get a chance in mini-camp somewhere. He's a big body, listed at 6-4 and 234 pounds in last year's media guide.

In 2012, Miller missed nine of Arizona's games, and was granted a fifth year of eligibility by the NCAA.

The senior from Moreno Valley, CA played in each and every one of the Wildcats' games in 2013, and trailed only Nate Phillips for total receiving yards with 467. He was also responsible for the longest passing play of the season, a 60-yarder.

For his career, he finished with 95 catches for 1,117 yards and three receiving TDs. I would say that last season was somewhat of a disappointment for Miller, who was easily the biggest target on the field for the inexperienced B.J. Denker. But Miller dropped a lot of easy passes early on in the season, and never fully recovered.

He did have a couple of games where he reached 88 total yards against Cal and Oregon, which were tied for his season high. The nine catches he had against Oregon were easily the most he had in a single game in 2013.

I think his size will at least give him a chance to latch onto a practice squad somewhere, but his route-running abilities and his hands are in need of some serious work if he's going to become a receiver in the NFL. It'll be an uphill climb for sure, but at least he's getting the opportunity.

Irish27 · Post by **Irish27** » Sat Jun 14, 2014 10:01 pm

Here is something I did not know about Eben Britton. His grandmother is Estelle Parsons. If you don't know who that is, she won an Oscar for her role as Blanche Barrow in Bonnie and Clyde. Most here would know her better as the grandma in Roseanne.

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Thu Jun 19, 2014 10:56 pm

Fendi Onubun got cut by the Bears.

Irish27 · Post by **Irish27** » Mon Jun 30, 2014 1:28 pm

It's not the NFL, but Nic Grigsby had a big CFL debut, rushing for 125 yards and catching two passes for the victorious Blue Bombers.

UAtrue · Post by **UAtrue** » Tue Jul 08, 2014 9:47 pm

Little article on KaDeem

In an ideal world, Carey would take at least some of the burden off Forte in the running game, but the Bears are likely hoping for more than just a change of pace guy. Carey has the potential to be a game changer when he has the ball in his hands, and he gives the team a great weapon to utilize even if they want to go with a split backs formation. He was projected to be a first round pick, and even though off-field issues derailed those hopes a bit, he still has the skillset necessary to run at an elite level in the NFL

http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/grizzly ... 21931.html

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Wed Jul 16, 2014 12:27 pm

CalStateTempe · Post by **CalStateTempe** » Wed Jul 16, 2014 1:01 pm

If I'm not mistaken that dude is drinking a Feldschoschen in Katz's picture.

I have fond memories of that sh*tty swiss beer...

http://www.hometeamsonline.com/teams/de ... l&p=roster

not on roster? hmmm...

pokinmik · Post by **pokinmik** » Tue Jul 29, 2014 9:38 am

http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago-bears/p ... hind-forte

Quick article on the Bears #2 RB spot - which is up for grabs and should be Ka'Deem's! I can't wait for him to get some PT in a real game.

Irish27 · Post by **Irish27** » Fri Aug 01, 2014 8:01 pm

Nic Grigsby scored two touchdowns, the last one the game-winning td on a 2-yard catch.

Daryl Zero · Post by **Daryl Zero** » Thu Aug 07, 2014 10:07 pm

Matt Scott playing 3rd string for the Bengals led them to 2 TDs in the 4th quarter.

https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/cincinnati ... 140807012/

Apparently he has a 2 year deal with Cincinnati but none of it guaranteed.

http://espn.go.com/blog/cincinnati-beng ... -year-deal

According to ESPN Stats & Information, Scott will make $420,000 for the 2014 season and $510,000 in 2015. Those figures equate to his base salary. He has no bonuses coming. None of his money is guaranteed. If he gets cut this season, he'll provide the Bengals a cap savings of $420,000. If he gets cut next year, he could provide a $510,000 cap savings.

With Dalton, Campbell and McCarron ahead of him, Scott likely is headed to the practice squad if he isn't cut by the end of training camp. At the very least, he was signed to give the Bengals another arm during voluntary offseason workouts and training camp.

Back to his old tricks of vomiting and throwing for TDs (follow the link for a loop video of vomit and comet):

http://fansided.com/2014/08/08/bengals- ... ass-video/

The Cincinnati Bengals opened up their 2014 NFL preseason with a thriller of a game against the Kansas City Chiefs, a game they would narrowly lose, 41-39. However, of all the action that took place, it may have been Bengals backup quarterback Matt Scott who stole all the attention last in the fourth quarter.

Scott decided to give everyone his best Willie Beamen impression, by throwing up on the field. Yes, he was in the shotgun, ready to get the play off and take the snap, when he just projectile vomited.

But like a good quarterback, he kept his composure, manned up and ran his offense!

Now while this is crazy in itself, what’s even crazier is, just six seconds after this incident took place, Scott fired a 12-yard touchdown strike to Conner Vernon to bring his team a bit closer to the Chiefs, who played an outstanding game tonight.

But still, even with action like De’Anthony Thomas taking a punt back 80 yards in his first NFL game, this will be the moment that most people will remember from this preseason contest.

You do have to admire the composure that Scott showed throughout this, though. Whether it was the heat that got to him, or if he’s really sick, it’s difficult to play through that.

But Scott did, and he did it like a B-O-S-S!

Alieberman · Post by **Alieberman** » Fri Aug 08, 2014 6:15 pm

Ka'Deem's 1st pre season carry was for 9 yards, but it was called back on a holding call.

Currently he is 3rd string on Bears but I expect him to take over the #2 spot.

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Sat Aug 09, 2014 4:43 am

According to the Bears depth chart Carey is 4th string right now. Stats from last night showed him getting no official carries.

What's the deal?

Alieberman · Post by **Alieberman** » Sat Aug 09, 2014 7:41 am

Chicat wrote:According to the Bears depth chart Carey is 4th string right now. Stats from last night showed him getting no official carries.

What's the deal?

He had 10 carries for 23 yards, the most carries of any Chicago RB last night.

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Sat Aug 09, 2014 10:00 am

Huh, that's what I get for using the Bears app.

PieceOfMeat · Post by **PieceOfMeat** » Sun Aug 10, 2014 10:20 pm

Didn't get to watch the game myself, but heard from a bud that the entire running game looked rather pathetic (starting with the line and their dealing with the eagle's 3-4 front seven). Forte ended with negative yards on a few carries.

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Thu Aug 14, 2014 7:43 pm

Ka'Deem with the TD.

But the running game looks no bueno. Definitely some o-line issues for the Bears so far.

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Thu Aug 14, 2014 8:22 pm

Hmmm, maybe Skip isn't such a dork after all.

Zona_Soccer10 · Post by **Zona_Soccer10** » Thu Aug 14, 2014 8:25 pm

Nice to see Ka'Deem get some work, and a touchdown, even if it is preseason. Chicago will love him.

Irish27 · Post by **Irish27** » Tue Aug 19, 2014 8:35 pm

Puerco · Post by **Puerco** » Wed Aug 20, 2014 1:08 am

Katzenfreund wrote:LOL, got a few friends in Basel, a Swiss industrial city on the German border. Very distinctive art scene, lots of hipsters.

BJ (right) in a 72-28 blowout win over Winterthur on June 01, 2014. Attendance for the game: 310.

Oh, hey now. I wouldn't call it an industrial city!

azgreg · Post by **azgreg** » Tue Aug 26, 2014 6:45 pm

I heard Scott and Criner got cut today.

Alieberman · Post by **Alieberman** » Sat Aug 30, 2014 1:20 pm

Bears released Eben Britton

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Sat Aug 30, 2014 1:24 pm

Mike Thomas made the Texans after being out of football all last year.

SGIT · Post by **SGIT** » Mon Sep 01, 2014 2:53 am

UAEebs86 wrote:Mike Thomas made the Texans after being out of football all last year.

And was cut on Sunday after Houston traded with New England for Ryan Mallet

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Mon Sep 01, 2014 5:14 am

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Mon Sep 01, 2014 9:03 am

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Mon Sep 01, 2014 9:17 am

CalStateTempe · Post by **CalStateTempe** » Mon Sep 01, 2014 9:29 am

So whats up with Kadeem Carey being 4th on the depth chart now? Was preseason that awful for him?

Alieberman · Post by **Alieberman** » Mon Sep 01, 2014 9:36 am

CalStateTempe wrote:So whats up with Kadeem Carey being 4th on the depth chart now? Was preseason that awful for him?

He's 3rd... pretty much has been all season.

Either way, he's not gonna get a whole lot of playing time unless Forte gets hurt.

azgreg · Post by **azgreg** » Tue Sep 02, 2014 11:02 am

PieceOfMeat · Post by **PieceOfMeat** » Thu Sep 04, 2014 11:19 pm

Alieberman wrote:
CalStateTempe wrote:So whats up with Kadeem Carey being 4th on the depth chart now? Was preseason that awful for him?
He's 3rd... pretty much has been all season.

Either way, he's not gonna get a whole lot of playing time unless Forte gets hurt.

Looks like he's moved up the depth chart to #2 now.

http://www.suntimes.com/sports/football ... AlVs_kbaCg

Rookie running back Ka’Deem Carey will be the first in line behind Matt Forte on Sunday, coach Marc Trestman said Thursday.

...

Trestman said Carey “got up to speed very quickly” this preseason.

“We don’t really know how it will transition to the real deal on Sunday and the weeks to come,” Trestman said. “But he’s learned the right at this point to have the first shot.”

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Fri Sep 05, 2014 5:02 am

I'll be there at Soldier Field Sunday to witness Ka'Deem's first regular season action. Can't wait to cheer my lungs out for a guy once deemed "Tucson Good".

Alieberman · Post by **Alieberman** » Fri Sep 05, 2014 5:13 am

PieceOfMeat · Post by **PieceOfMeat** » Fri Sep 05, 2014 9:26 am

Chicat wrote:I'll be there at Soldier Field Sunday to witness Ka'Deem's first regular season action. Can't wait to cheer my lungs out for a guy once deemed "Tucson Good".

Well maybe he'll be Chicago Good in short time

Zona_Soccer10 · Post by **Zona_Soccer10** » Sat Sep 06, 2014 2:52 pm

Chicat wrote:

Interesting to say the least. Glad he's getting the chance to be a big contributor now.

Zona_Soccer10 · Post by **Zona_Soccer10** » Sun Sep 07, 2014 12:46 pm

Golden threw a twenty five yard pass today against the Browns, and Ka'Deem got his first "official" NFL carry.

PieceOfMeat · Post by **PieceOfMeat** » Sun Sep 07, 2014 12:51 pm

Zona_Soccer10 wrote:Golden threw a twenty five yard pass today against the Browns, and Ka'Deem got his first "official" NFL carry.

4 yards average for Carey

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Sun Sep 07, 2014 1:21 pm

Zona_Soccer10 · Post by **Zona_Soccer10** » Sun Sep 07, 2014 2:14 pm

It's pretty pathetic that Philadelphia fans were abandoning ship and calling for Foles' head at halftime. Oh, and look what he did?

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Sun Sep 07, 2014 3:20 pm

Zona_Soccer10 wrote:It's pretty pathetic that Philadelphia fans were abandoning ship and calling for Foles' head at halftime. Oh, and look what he did?

Macho Grande · Post by **Macho Grande** » Sun Sep 07, 2014 7:17 pm

Foles has been off this year. Even in the preseason games I watched him play in, he just didn't seem to have the same decisiveness that he showed last year. Like he's scared of making a mistake, or is just thinking too much. Don't know what it is, but he just hasn't looked comfortable.

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Thu Sep 11, 2014 10:29 am

Briggs has been getting a heaping helping of shit from the Chicago media about partying/days off off the field and his play on it. I keep seeing writers use the phrase, "Some fans are saying" which has to be the most cowardly bullshit in media. If you want to criticize a guy for opening a restaurant during the season and going to a club a couple of days prior to a game, just do it. No fan would even know what Lance does in his off time if the media didn't report it in the first place.

Zona_Soccer10 · Post by **Zona_Soccer10** » Sat Sep 13, 2014 5:57 pm

I'll be surprised if we go a week without the media freaking out about Foles again. They let him have it all week for just having a bad half.

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Mon Sep 22, 2014 8:26 pm

Alieberman · Post by **Alieberman** » Sun Sep 28, 2014 10:16 am

Bears starting FB is injured so Bears are playing KaDeem a lot more today. Had 2 carries on 1st drive.

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