what say DD folks about Darius going undrafted?

i was shocked. but then i think back to CW, from that presser while back and his body language, saying wasnt consulted on "go-no go" to nfl by darius, rather just informed by darius he was leaving.

chances are CW would have put out feelers and told dw to stay.

just MHO...

i really liked DW and hope he catches on in Chi-town.

keep in mind only 7 rounds now (used to be 12 round) nfl drafts...so lots of good guys go undrafted and catch on-hope darius proves them all wrong!

He actually has NOT signed on with the Bears... the reports and rumors are false....

 

was verified by a family friend on Darius who contacted a staff member of B&G to inform of this

Neither Weis nor Haywood showed up at the presser. I think Walkers dad was a bit miffed, Weis certainly did not push for him. I shrugged my shoulders, leave early whenI didn't expect it you pay your price. You do me I do you. Been "No comment" by his dad. Get's to "What price loyalty" sooooo I really don't care.

would think the New York Football Giants might take a shot on him in light of Tiki Barber unexpected departure...

If he has not been picked up by the Bears, or any other team for that matter, that must be a huge disappointment.

 

Do you think he's been blacklisted on something, or his agent is just poison?

 

His speed is not top-line, but it's not completely 3rd teir.

 

He has smarts and is a complete player... attractive for a third down back.

 

He'd make a great back in the CFL... but not to even make a chance to catch a practice squad... questionable.

 

I'm a bit surprised if he doesn't have a Free Agency evaluation deal... not surprised he wasn't drafted.

 

Draft is about potential... or immediate impact. Darius does not have a lot of either, in my opinion. Loved him as a player at ND.

Put it this way: If you're drafted, and you want money, you want Drew Rosenhaus.

 

If you're an undrafted free agent, and you have Drew Rosenhaus, you're screwed.

 

Teams sign non drafted free agents because they're cheap competition in training camp, and who knows, they might be able to show up and prove their scouts wrong. A low risk, low stress investment.

 

Yet if you've got a completely intolerable agent to deal with, DW is never going to get his foot in the door. The risk increases with the money Rosenhaus is invariably going to fight for, as does the stress of his negotiating tactics. Besides, Rosenhaus's go-to tactic is to hold out when negotiations go stale or badly... which, if you were never signed or drafted in the first place, isn't an option.

 

If he's lucky, he'll find a place, but considering the way things have gone between the Bears and Drew with the Lance Briggs negotiations, and how the negotiations for first round pick Greg Olsen could end up ("He's the #1 TE in this year's draft, and should be paid like it!"), I doubt that place is Chicago.

what say DD folks about Darius going undrafted?

if i was a GM of an NFL team im not sure i would've drafted him either. i just think his running style won't get him a lot of yards in the NFL.

Russ can you clean media next you come in??

Agreed, Russ. He dances a lot. He's got the kind of speed that means he'll never be more explosive than a Curtis Martin, who rarely eclipsed a run of 20 yards (and I'm NOT saying he's as good as him, far from it). Its one thing to run with patience, on slow developing plays, but its another to jitterbug around on a slow developing play; the difference is between Priest Holmes behind some of those great offensive lines of about 5 years ago, and a guy who doesn't have a job in the NFL.

Bottom line is that if he had asked for advice from CW , he would still be there . I don't know where these parents get their idea's sometimes. They are all in a hurry to rush their lives. Darius was a great kid but needed another year.

 

Now we will mocve on without him

orazl...nice avatar lol

 

 

I think Darius would've split carries next year and still might've went undrafted. I think it was better for him and ND for him to go pro.

I think Chiro cursed him.

Bottom line is that if he had asked for advice from CW , he would still be there . I don't know where these parents get their idea's sometimes. They are all in a hurry to rush their lives. Darius was a great kid but needed another year.

 

Now we will mocve on without him

 

Darius' dad did play in the NFL if my memory serves correctly. So, his parents do have some understanding of the process and connections within the system.

 

Personally, I'm not surprised he didn't get drafted but I sure thought someone would pick him up as a third down back. He is a good blocker and receiver and could certainly help in that capacity.

 

It's too bad though because I always felt Darius was a good guy and I really would like to see good things for him.

Not suprised he didnt get picked up. I wouldnt have taken him if I were a GM either.

I think Chiro cursed him.

 

now that there is funny and classis and maybe even true!!!

When was the last time you saw D.walker bust a 50yarder???

 

Answer ... never, i love D Walker, and i just hope the best for him... Not surprised.