'09 IN ATH Tyler Eifert (ND Verbal 7/8/08)

[irishfan]

McShay has him going #6 to Cleveland in his newest mock draft.

Wow.

 

[Sherm Sticky]

McShay has him going #6 to Cleveland in his newest mock draft.

That is Vernon Davis territory.

 

[rtrn2glory]

Is curious that Eifert does not made any visit or workout, How should i interpret it?

i would interpret it as he knows he's going early and he's been advised his stock is as high as it will go, which is very true.

 

[Rocket's Rocket Fan]

McShay has him going #6 to Cleveland in his newest mock draft.

Not sure I would take a TE that high, but TE is one of the Browns many needs. I would be ok with it if it happened.

 

[BobD]

Every once in awhile I get the opportunity to have a short chat with a still very well connected, but retired NFL coach. He feels many teams see Manti as a BIG gamble for the first round and everyone is talking about Tyler. He does think some team will take the "gamble".

 

[CanadalovesND]

Every once in awhile I get the opportunity to have a short chat with a still very well connected, but retired NFL coach. He feels many teams see Manti as a BIG gamble for the first round and everyone is talking about Tyler. He does think some team will take the "gamble".

Draft buzz: Is Manti Te'o a first-round pick? - NFL.com

"...But Chris Mortensen of ESPN reported Wednesday that, "At least half the teams in this league have solid first-round grades on Te'o."

From everything I've read, Manti interviewed extremely well with the teams he met with and coaches and GM's are comfortable with the person he is. I expect him to be a Viking, either with the 23rd or 25th overall pick.

 

[Walter White]

Every once in awhile I get the opportunity to have a short chat with a still very well connected, but retired NFL coach. He feels many teams see Manti as a BIG gamble for the first round and everyone is talking about Tyler. He does think some team will take the "gamble".

Just curious, but did your friend say gamble based on maturity and off the field stuff, or based on being a three down linebacker?

I have some doubts about the latter, but I can't believe teams would have qualms about his maturity if they got to interview him.

 

[BobD]

Just curious, but did your friend say gamble based on maturity and off the field stuff, or based on being a three down linebacker?

I have some doubts about the latter, but I can't believe teams would have qualms about his maturity if they got to interview him.

I don't think he'd consider me a friend, just an acquaintance. He didn't elaborate much yesterday, but he did say in our last conversation right after he got home from the combine that "a good interview just tells me he's good at interviews."

He knows I'm a ND fan, so while he doesn't hide that he's not too high on Manti, I think he holds back a little. He did say he thinks someone will probably take him in the first round though.

 

[irishog77]

That is Vernon Davis territory.

Or Kellen Winslow Jr. territory...since it is the Browns.

 

[HereComeTheIrish]

How's about that Tyler Eifert kid..... Pretty strong paws if you ask me. Line him up outside or in the slot and he'll get you a snag or two.

 

[aubeirish]

Lol I just saw him in a pandora commercial where he gives a bracelet to his mom. Good for him.

 

[greyhammer90]

Lol I just saw him in a pandora commercial where he gives a bracelet to his mom. Good for him.

Cool. Always nice to see the "kids" being successful.

 

[rtrn2glory]

love this guy....bears don't need a TE, but would definitely welcome him to the Bears!!!

 

[Kingbish01]

Hope he goes from blue and gold to black and yellow black and yellow

 

[Redbar]

Hope he goes from blue and gold to black and yellow black and yellow

Black and Orange. Congrats Tyler!

 

[BurningRiver]

God dammit

 

[Fbolt]

Congrats! Wish you would have been with the Bears but good luck Eifert!

 

[HereComeTheIrish]

At least we get to see him twice a year.... :/

 

[Rocket's Rocket Fan]

God dammit

^This^

 

[returnofthemack]

Great spot for him. Young, promising QB and he's got the additional threat of AJ Green.

 

[IrishHokie22]

As a Bengal fan, I'm beyond thrilled with this pick!

 

[dublinirish]

Great situation for Tyler, ive always had a soft spot for the Bengals after their turns on Hard Knocks.

BE A F'N PRO Tyler!

 

[BGIF]

After his back injury I thought his career was finished as a freshman. Congratulations to Tyler, his family, his doctors, and his physical terrorists.

 

[ab2cmiller]

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette Article
Eifert earns his stripes | The Journal Gazette

Short Interview at Draft Party after being selected
Tyler Eifert on Vimeo

 

[arrowryan]

Is it bad that I will be calling for his head twice a year now?

 

[Sherm Sticky]

After his back injury I thought his career was finished as a freshman. Congratulations to Tyler, his family, his doctors, and his physical terrorists.

^This

 

[dublinirish]

After his back injury I thought his career was finished as a freshman. Congratulations to Tyler, his family, his doctors, and his physical terrorists.

very much so, think of guys like Nicholls, Roberson and Carrico who unfortunately never got to reach their full potential because of injury. It could have easily be them getting highly drafted like Tyler in a few years.

 

[FLDomer]

After his back injury I thought his career was finished as a freshman. Congratulations to Tyler, his family, his doctors, and his physical terrorists.

OMG! Were the home grown terrorist or a radical group from over seas....I guess it doesnt matter Tyler is ok now.

 

[Bobias]

Here is the video from the draft party

Tyler Eifert's Draft Night (VIDEO & PHOTOS) | Indiana's NewsCenter: News, Sports, Weather, Fort Wayne WPTA-TV, WISE-TV, and CW | Local

 

[ND NYC]

very happy for Tyler.
thats a good overall situation out there for him i think.

shocked the bears passed on him (and took a 4 game starter with their pick...)