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The Extra Point => Blue Bomber & CFL Discussion Forum => Topic started by: VictorRomano on July 26, 2024, 01:00:23 PM

Title: Elks realease DL Robert Nkemdiche
Post by: VictorRomano on July 26, 2024, 01:00:23 PM
Nkemdiche was a former 1st round pick (2016) of the Arizona Cardinals.  In four games, Nkemdiche made seven tackles and two sacks.  Might be worth a look.  We could use help up front.
Title: Re: Elks realease DL Robert Nkemdiche
Post by: Blueforlife on July 26, 2024, 01:32:38 PM
Anyone else have more info?
Title: Re: Elks realease DL Robert Nkemdiche
Post by: Jesse on July 26, 2024, 06:24:37 PM
Only reason he's here is because Chris Jones is obsessed with guys with NFL pedigree. Jones was fired, so this guy was immediately cut.
Title: Re: Elks realease DL Robert Nkemdiche
Post by: VictorRomano on July 26, 2024, 07:26:35 PM
Quote from: Jesse on July 26, 2024, 06:24:37 PMOnly reason he's here is because Chris Jones is obsessed with guys with NFL pedigree. Jones was fired, so this guy was immediately cut.

With 7 tackles and 2 sacks in 4 games this season, he would statistically be the 3rd best DL in our dressing room this season, behind only Willy and Jake.  Just sayin.
Title: Re: Elks realease DL Robert Nkemdiche
Post by: Sir Blue and Gold on July 26, 2024, 07:30:37 PM
I don't know what our aversion to bringing in another defensive tackle is. I mean, we're starting Jake Thomas. Bring him in.
Title: Re: Elks realease DL Robert Nkemdiche
Post by: dd on July 26, 2024, 09:43:11 PM
Quote from: Sir Blue and Gold on July 26, 2024, 07:30:37 PMI don't know what our aversion to bringing in another defensive tackle is. I mean, we're starting Jake Thomas. Bring him in.
No kidding. Our pass rush is embarrassing and we're debating whether or not to bring a guy like this in?? Seriously??
Title: Re: Elks realease DL Robert Nkemdiche
Post by: J5V on July 26, 2024, 09:58:56 PM
Quote from: dd on July 26, 2024, 09:43:11 PMNo kidding. Our pass rush is embarrassing and we're debating whether or not to bring a guy like this in?? Seriously??
With TyJuan Garbutt and Willy J. on the ends I thought we were much improved against the Riders. We generated pressure and got some big sacks. We only allowed 19 points and were a Demski fumble away from tying the game late. I agree we should always be looking to improve our personnel if it makes fiscal sense to do so.
Title: Re: Elks realease DL Robert Nkemdiche
Post by: TecnoGenius on July 27, 2024, 09:10:24 AM
This guy's a DT?  What's his height/weight?

I've never heard of him, which means he couldn't have been making game-altering plays in EDM... which explains why he's out of a job.

My credo is be careful with barely-played-in-the-NFL guys.  They often have the "I'm too good for this Canadian crap" attitude.  If he remotely landed on Mafia radar, I'm sure he'll get a little discussion in the bowels of PAS.  I wouldn't hold my breath on this guy...