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I realize that only the first two will probably be drafted, so for the other two it is more about free agency or just fun, wishful thinking.
Dennis Pitta, TE
1. Indianapolis Colts. Sure the Colts have Dallas Clark, but he is about to turn 31 and going on year nine in the NFL. Pitta would be a great fit for the Colts offense. Pitta’s soft hands will endear him to Peyton Manning very quickly. With both Collie and Pitta, the Colts would convert every third down and score a touchdown every trip to the red zone.
2. Philadelphia Eagles. Andy Reid held on to Chad Lewis for several years and has shown a preference towards BYU players over the years. While the Eagles might resemble the run and shoot more next year with Kevin Kolb, DeSean Jackson, and Jeremy Maclin, Pitta could still be used in the slot. As Collie demonstrated last year, a 4.6 forty is good enough, and I like the possible match up problems with Pitta’s size.
3. Seattle Seahawks. Pete Carroll knows what BYU tight ends can do (Daniel Coats, 2003). The Seahawks have no proven tight ends on the roster, so it looks like a team Pitta could come in and not just fight for a spot on the roster, but a spot on the field.
Manase Tonga, FB
1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers. While most NFL teams don’t use the fullback for much more than blocking, Tonga is capable of being much more than a blocking back. Mike Alstott was a feature back in Tampa Bay and he caught a lot of passes out of the backfield, something that Tonga does well.
2. Cleveland Browns. Cincinnati has Fui Vakapuna. Minnesota has Fahu Tahi. The next Midwest team to join the movement and get a BYU fullback will be Cleveland. Mike Holmgren is calling the shots now and, like Reid, he has kept his eye on the Y over the years and jumped on several former Cougars. With just one fullback on the roster the Browns could be in the market to add another.
3. Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers run game was down last year, so they might be looking to shake things up in the backfield. They went to the MWC to get UNLV’s Frank Summers a few years back. They went Polynesian with Chris Fuamatu-Ma’afala. Will they mix both and pick Tonga?
Jan Jorgensen, DE
1. Denver Broncos. Elvis Dumervil led the NFL in sacks last year. Add Jorgensen on the opposite side and the Broncos could stop anyone from getting to the outside, or past the line of scrimmage.
2. Carolina Panthers. Julius Peppers is gone, so maybe Jorgensen can shock the world and not just make the team, but fill the void left by Peppers.
3. Detroit Lions. The Lions have been so bad the last few years, make that decade, that it might just be wise to clean house on the defensive side. They can pick up the best college defensive players available and let them fight for their roster spot.
Max Hall, QB
1. Arizona Cardinals. Kurt Warner is gone. Matt Leinart is still a big question mark. The Cardinals do have Derek Anderson now, but his best days are behind him. Don’t forget that this is the hometown team for the Mesa native.
2. Tennessee Titans. The Titans have a strong running game with Chris Johnson, which could help Hall’s chances to be successful in the NFL. Kerry Collins showed last year that it is time to hang it up, for good. Vince Young has been a dual personality, so if the wrong Vince shows up this year Hall could get a chance.
3. Chicago Bears. Chicago is a defensive team. They even won with Rex Grossman at the helm. Jay Cutler was disappointing last season, and with another year like that he could be out of a job. Former Colorado State Ram Caleb Hanie is also on the roster. If he is good enough for the Bears, then I like Max’s chances to take over his roster spot.
I realize that only the first two will probably be drafted, so for the other two it is more about free agency or just fun, wishful thinking.
Dennis Pitta, TE
1. Indianapolis Colts. Sure the Colts have Dallas Clark, but he is about to turn 31 and going on year nine in the NFL. Pitta would be a great fit for the Colts offense. Pitta’s soft hands will endear him to Peyton Manning very quickly. With both Collie and Pitta, the Colts would convert every third down and score a touchdown every trip to the red zone.
2. Philadelphia Eagles. Andy Reid held on to Chad Lewis for several years and has shown a preference towards BYU players over the years. While the Eagles might resemble the run and shoot more next year with Kevin Kolb, DeSean Jackson, and Jeremy Maclin, Pitta could still be used in the slot. As Collie demonstrated last year, a 4.6 forty is good enough, and I like the possible match up problems with Pitta’s size.
3. Seattle Seahawks. Pete Carroll knows what BYU tight ends can do (Daniel Coats, 2003). The Seahawks have no proven tight ends on the roster, so it looks like a team Pitta could come in and not just fight for a spot on the roster, but a spot on the field.
Manase Tonga, FB
1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers. While most NFL teams don’t use the fullback for much more than blocking, Tonga is capable of being much more than a blocking back. Mike Alstott was a feature back in Tampa Bay and he caught a lot of passes out of the backfield, something that Tonga does well.
2. Cleveland Browns. Cincinnati has Fui Vakapuna. Minnesota has Fahu Tahi. The next Midwest team to join the movement and get a BYU fullback will be Cleveland. Mike Holmgren is calling the shots now and, like Reid, he has kept his eye on the Y over the years and jumped on several former Cougars. With just one fullback on the roster the Browns could be in the market to add another.
3. Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers run game was down last year, so they might be looking to shake things up in the backfield. They went to the MWC to get UNLV’s Frank Summers a few years back. They went Polynesian with Chris Fuamatu-Ma’afala. Will they mix both and pick Tonga?
Jan Jorgensen, DE
1. Denver Broncos. Elvis Dumervil led the NFL in sacks last year. Add Jorgensen on the opposite side and the Broncos could stop anyone from getting to the outside, or past the line of scrimmage.
2. Carolina Panthers. Julius Peppers is gone, so maybe Jorgensen can shock the world and not just make the team, but fill the void left by Peppers.
3. Detroit Lions. The Lions have been so bad the last few years, make that decade, that it might just be wise to clean house on the defensive side. They can pick up the best college defensive players available and let them fight for their roster spot.
Max Hall, QB
1. Arizona Cardinals. Kurt Warner is gone. Matt Leinart is still a big question mark. The Cardinals do have Derek Anderson now, but his best days are behind him. Don’t forget that this is the hometown team for the Mesa native.
2. Tennessee Titans. The Titans have a strong running game with Chris Johnson, which could help Hall’s chances to be successful in the NFL. Kerry Collins showed last year that it is time to hang it up, for good. Vince Young has been a dual personality, so if the wrong Vince shows up this year Hall could get a chance.
3. Chicago Bears. Chicago is a defensive team. They even won with Rex Grossman at the helm. Jay Cutler was disappointing last season, and with another year like that he could be out of a job. Former Colorado State Ram Caleb Hanie is also on the roster. If he is good enough for the Bears, then I like Max’s chances to take over his roster spot.
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