Yardbarker: Ryan Hoag

Jaguars Down To 53 With Roster Cuts That Pack No Surprises

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 10:16:05 -0500

The following players were cut: QB Todd Bouman RB Ciatrick Fason LB Tony Gilbert DT Jesse Mahelona DE Kenny Pettway DE Bo Schobel DB Trae Williams TE Chris Brown DE Mkristo Bruce OT Andrew Carnahan TE Charles Davis CB Isaiah Gardner CB Michael Grant WR Ryan Hoag G/OT Pete McMahon C/G Drew Miller CB Rashod

Bouman, Woods Among Jaguars Cuts

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 21:04:28 -0500

The Jaguars will begin the 2008 season with only two quarterbacks on the roster. Todd Bouman was one of 19 players let go by the Jaguars as Jack Del Rio cut his roster down to the league mandated 53-man squad. Bouman outplayed backup quarterback Cleo Lemon through most of the preseason, but it wasn't enough to keep him on the team. Among other casualties, wide receivers D'Juan Woods and Ryan Hoag. Woods has practice squad elligibility, Hoag does not. That means that the Troy Williamson will be on the opening day roster. Williamson may have saved his spot with a 49 yard touchdown catch in the final pre-season game against Washington. Ironically, that pass was thrown by Bouman and it wasn't enough to keep him on the roster. Also let go was defensive end Mkristo Bruce, who tallied 2 1/2 sacks in the pre-season opener. The Jaguars also placed special teams star Chad Nkand and defensive end Jeremy Mincey on the Physically Unable to Perform List, meaning that they cannot return to the active roster until week six of the regular season. Defensive tackle Jonathan Lewis, who injured his knee in the pre-season finale against Washington, was placed on Injured Reserve. Among the veterans let go: linebacker Tony Gilbert, Jacksonville native and former Gator runningback Ciatrick Fason, defensive tackle Jesse Mahelona, and defensive ends Kenny Pettway and Bo Schobel. Other leg go: fifth-round draft pick cornerback Trae Williams, tight ends Chris Brown and Charles Davis, offensive linemen Andrew Carnahan, Pete McMahon and Drew Miller. Defensive backs Isaiah Gardner, Michael Grant, Rashod Moulton and linebacker Lamar Myles. Four of the five Jaguars' draft picks made the team: Derrick Harvey (1st round), Quentin Groves (2nd), Thomas Williams (5th), Chauncey Washington (7th) as well as undrafted rookie return man Brian Witherspoon. The Jaguars can begin signing up to eight players to the practice squad as of noon on Sunday.

Jags Down to 53 on the Roster After Cuts

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 16:42:51 -0500

Today the Jags worked their roster to get down to 53 players. Gone are QB Todd Bouman, RB Ciatrick Fason, LB Tony Gilbert, DT Jesse Mahelona, DE Kenny Pettway and DE Bo Schobel. The rookies/first-year players include fifth-round draft pick DB Trae Williams and 12 others: TE Chris Brown, DE Mkristo Bruce, OT Andrew Carnahan, TE Charles Davis, CB Isaiah Gardner, CB Michael Grant, WR Ryan Hoag, G/OT Pete McMahon, C/G Drew Miller, CB Rashod Moulton, LB Lamar Myles and WR D'Juan Woods. DT Jonathan Lewis was placed on IR, and on the PUP list went DB Chad Nkang and DL Jeremy Mincey.

Matt Jones Has Inside Track on a Roster Spot

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 22:10:44 -0500

I did find it interesting that he was clean shaven and appeared to have gotten a hair cut. Clearly, he's trying to put his best foot forward. Jones' trial date is set for October 10, but I think its likely that the case will never go to trial. I'm expecting some kind of a plea bargain before then. The sooner this is resolved, the sooner Jones can focus on keeping a roster spot. Here's how I see the wide receiver competition at this point. Jerry Porter will be on the roster. The question is when will he be on the field? Porter told me a couple of weeks ago that he was expecting to get into at least one, if not two preseason games. If he's still on that path, he could play a week from Saturday, but nothing is set in stone. Reggie Williams will be on the roster. Williams had some clean up work on his knee and is expected back within the next couple of weeks. Mike Walker is almost a sure fire bet. Before Saturday's preseason opener, he would have been a lock, but he dropped a couple of catchable passes, something we hadn't seen in practice. Maybe it was just nerves since he was playing in his first game in almost two years. I don't expect the drops to continue, but if they do, things could change. If I were a betting man, I would say that the drops on Saturday will be long forgotten by the regular season. Dennis Northcutt should be on the roster. The veteran isn't spectacular, but you know what you are going to get out of him, and with so many questions at the position right now, Jack Del Rio will like a little certainty. Then, things get touchy. If Jones' legal issues play out as I expect, he likely won't face any suspension from the league (although he would be in the NFL's substance abuse program). It's his improved play in camp that has put him in a better light. Odds on making the final roster: 4:1 for. Troy Williamson has disappeared. An injury has sidelined him for the past week or so. His start in Jaguars camp was very good. He made every catch. Then he started to stumble a bit. He'll need to make some plays in the final three weeks of the pre-season to ensure a spot on the roster. Perhaps no Jaguars receiver has a bigger span of potential impact and disappointment than Williamson. Odds on making the final roster: 8:3 for. John Broussard looks like he's falling behind as well. Earlier in camp, Broussard held one of the worst press conferences I have ever been a part of. He said nothing of consequence and looked annoyed throughout. Hey, look, if you don't want to talk to the media, don't talk to the media. That aside, Broussard hasn't been getting much of a look with the first or second teams. That doesn't bode well for him. He made that big play last year on a touchdown pass from David Garrard against Tennessee in the season opener, but really didn't impact the team after that. He was on the shelf for most of the last half of the season. I'm told that Broussard is a very hard worker, but I'm waiting to see him take the next step. Odds on making the final roster: 3:1 against. DeJuan Woods was an OTA star. Maybe we've learned to not make too much of that. He runs good routes, but I've seen a few too many drops recently to justify his lack of deep speed. Odds on making the final roster: 5:2 against. Ryan Hoag was on The Bachelorette. So he's got that going for him. He's one of these guys who looks like he can play the game, but I'm not sure of his long term chances. Maybe he can make the roster if he suddenly becomes a special teams guy. He was also once Mr. Irrelevant in the NFL draft and is the second most famous alumnus of Gustavus Adolphus College that I know of, behind Steve Zahn, who I loved as the guitarist in That Thing You Do. By the way, I also think that Steve Zahn looks like Peter Scolari found the fountain of youth. Just sayin'. Hoag's odds of making the final roster: 10:1 against. Jaron Harvey, the Jacksonville native, has good size at 6-5, 224 pounds and looks an awful lot like Ernest Wilford. If he played like Wilford, he would stand a much better chance of making the squad. Still, his size is intriguing. Maybe he's a practice squad candidate. Odds: 11:1 (but better for the practice squad). Clyde Edwards' best cast is that he has, at times, reminded me of Troy Edwards, who also wore number 16 for the Jaguars. Then again, maybe that's not such a good thing. Sorry, Clyde. Odds: 20:1. So as it stands right now, I would say that Matt Jones will make the team. Then again, we have a long way to go until the final cuts.

Mr. Irrelevants get no ass

Tue, 20 May 2008 17:59:01 -0500

One of the contestants on the Bachelorette this season is none other than Ryan Hoag. Never heard of him? Me neither but he was actually 2003's Mr. Irrelevant (the last player chosen in the NFL draft). After Hoag's display of masculinity in these videos, I can see now why Hoag never actually played a game in the NFL.

Mr. Irrelevant Wishes to Embarrass Us

Tue, 20 May 2008 16:06:29 -0500

This is Ryan Hoag, who was an actual Mr. Irrelevant back in the 2003 draft. Hoag has been in and out of the league ever since — probably because he doesn't love Jesus enough — and most recently, he landed on The Bachelorette. Here he is on the show's first episode last night: It must be [...]

Strengths and Weaknesses of the Skins Offence

Tue, 26 Jun 2007 00:04:35 -0500

QB's 1.Todd Collins: He could be a possible backup considering he has been with Al Saunders for the pass 6 years. 2.Mark Brunell: Although he is getting old he can always come in and rarely have a bad game. Last year he didnt do bad at all but he wasnt productive but I think hes a got the spot for the # 2 QB. 3.Casey Bramlet: Although no NFL experience, he won the Super Bowl in NFL Europa and he has set records at Wyoming, he reminds me of a Jeff Garcia. I think its between him and Todd Collins as the # 3 QB. 4.Jason Campbell: Took over halfway through the season due to Brunell not making it happen, I think he will be the number 1 QB, in 2004 took Auburn through a undefeated season and when he played last season for the Redskins he threw 10 tds. and only 6 int. Sure he didnt play like Tony Romo but he was consistent didnt really have any bad games, I see a good future for him with the skins. 5.Jordan Palmer: Brother of Carson Palmer, since theres so much talent at QB for the Redskins I dont think he will recieve a spot for the team but I think he will easily make the practice squad but who knows he is 13th in all Division 1 schools history books for throwing TDs, 88 to be exact with just 46 starts pretty darn good in my opinion. 6.Sam Hollenbach: A rookie prospect that played for Maryland, i dont have much to say about him sure he won MVP for his bowl game but other then that hes just a so so QB that wont last long in the NFL. Overall I would give the QB's rating a B RB's 1.Marcus Mason: Marcus was a star in AA ball with a school record of 23 TDs and 1,847 yards hes a possible prospect to make the skins line of backs. 2.Clinton Portis: Portis has achieved so much already in his career back to back 1,500 yards for his first two years only 2 other players have done that. Dispite that fact he was injured for most of the year last year I think he will be amazing this year possibly as good as LT, LJ, and Steven Jackson. 3.Rock Cartwright: Hes a good backup i really hope he makes the team considering he was our main return man last year and he knows the offence very well hes been there for 5 years and probably will be his 6 year this year. 4.Ladell Betts: He will be the number 2 back without a question, great hands and took over last year when Portis was injured. 5.Derrick Blaylock: He could be a possible backup considering in 2004 he had 8 TDs and 539 yards. Overall the RBs are a A WR's 1.James Thrash: Joe Gibbs loves him he will be a reserve back and since he was 2nd in tackles for special teams he will probably start there as well. 2.Jason Willis: Was a walk on for Orgeon but did remarkably well but I have a feeling since they have so many talented backs that he will get cut. Unless he shows amazing skills in pre season. 3.Mike Espy: I like him, he could be a part of the special teams and get a few catches has great hands. 4.Ryan Hoag: I think he will be apart of the practice squad but wont play any real games. 5.Carl Berman: Im not sure if he will make the practice squad or not, hes a question mark in my view. 6.Cedric Bonner: Possible but not much of a chance for him to make it in my opinion considering his past. 7.Kyle Brown: He shouldnt even make the practice squad in my opinion. 8.Jason McAddley: I think he could possible be a reserve that could get some receptions. 9.Santana Moss: No question about it hes the # 1 reciever they got, amazing player but needs to be a bit more consistent or they just need a QB that loves to throw it to him, because he needs the ball. 10.Brandon Lloyd: He was a # 1 reciever for the 49ers..I think its a guarantee for him to make the team as the # 3 reciever. 11.Dan Melendez: Cut thats all I have to say. 12.Antwaan Randle El: He is a amazing reciever and returner he will have the number 2 spot. The overall rating for the WR's would be A- have 2 good ones and 1 decent FB's 1.Pete Schmitt: Decent Full Back that could be a possible starter, as long as he can play like he did in college. 2.Mike Sellers: Hes been with the organization for a while I think he will be the starter but who knows. Overall for FB's is a B- but FB's dont have too much say on whether they go to the playoffs or not. TE's 1.Brian Bell: Practice team but no more as of this year I think. 2.Tyler Ecker: Same as above. 3.Eric Edwards: I like him he will make the depth chart. 4.Chris Cooley: One of the best in the game as of right now and led in receptions last year for the skins. 5.Todd Yoder: Hes a Solid backup he will make the team. Overall for TE's id like to say A OL 1.Casey Rabach: Starter 2 seasons straight played all games as Center and can also play guard if he needs to. 2.Randy Thomas: He started all year last year and will this year, very strong guy. 3.Chris Samuels: Him and Jansen are the best duo in my book and he started all 16 games last season. 4.Jon Jansen: Him and Samuels are the best duo thats all I got to say and he started all 15 games last year. 5.Calvin Armstrong: A solid backup to Thomas and Jansen. 6.Stephon Heyer: Started for the Terps 37 games I think he could emerge as one of the backup's. 7.Ethan Albright: The best Long Snapper in the game alot of experience hes got a automatic spot on the team. 8.Jason Fabini: Hes got skills I think he will easily be part of the team. 9.Kili Lefotu: Great size he will be a backup most likely. 10.Mike Pucillo: Good backup for Guard and Center so I think he will make the team. 11.Ross Tucker: I think its between him and Mike Pucillo for backup spot for Center maybe both will make it. 12.Todd Wade: Played one game last year for injured Jansen possible backup. 13.Taylor Whitley: I think he has a shot of making the team but in reality all of them do. 14.Will Whitticker: started 14 games for the Packers he should make the team because hes young and a quick learner. Overall the O Line is unstoppable I think one of the best so I give it a A+ Overall the whole offence as a team they will put up alot of points and will be one of the best offences this year.