Today's signings and release

[Blueforlife]

https://3downnation.com/2024/09/17/winnipeg-blue-bombers-sign-four-including-former-nfl-receiver-penny-hart/

[theaardvark]

Interesting observations on Hart, pre-draft

https://www.nfl.com/prospects/penny-hart/32004841-5269-5794-21c2-9776a5a0a3d4

Overview

Smallish slot receiver who pairs good play speed with above-average quickness out of his breaks. Tape showed his lack of senior production was mostly due to inaccurate throws and that notion was backed up by strong practices during Senior Bowl week. Hart's size and limited catch radius will require an accurate passer, but his speed and suddenness paired with his return value could make him a Day 3 draft selection.

Strengths
Big early acceleration off the snap. Opens early window for quarterback on speed outs and crossing routes. Glides with steady stream of turnover in quick feet. Consistently gains space from route bends and breaks. Stair-steps coverage off of him. Unafraid to work into traffic. Ladder climber with a big vertical. Has catch-and-go juice with wiggle in open field. Offers kick- and punt-return value. Escape artist quality in tight quarters. Looked like he belonged at Senior Bowl.

Weaknesses
Smaller than the average slots in the league. Needs to allow routes to breathe rather than rush them. Doesn't leverage off defenders as well as he could. Would benefit from varying route speed. Occasionally bullied near the line by bigger defenders. Waits on throws rather than working back. Small catch radius requires accurate passer. Lack of size shows up when playing deep ball.


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penny_Hart

His Wiki page shows a lot of "transferred to injured" lines during his NFL stints... have to wonder about those.