I’m confused, if he failed a physical 2-3 days ago, what changed that will allow him to pass a physical now?
It might be different than that. Could be cap mechanics, I think. Like, he had a certain amount of guaranteed money conditional on passing the physical. Since he didn't, it voids the contract and the guaranteed money, but the Saints might have been willing to rework the contract to include less guaranteed money and reduce their risk or something like that.I’m confused, if he failed a physical 2-3 days ago, what changed that will allow him to pass a physical now?
I'm no expert, but when placing a player on waivers, teams are claiming that player under the terms of their current contract. So, presumably, NO was hoping he would clear and then sign him under new terms but the phins took him under his original contract.It might be different than that. Could be cap mechanics, I think. Like, he had a certain amount of guaranteed money conditional on passing the physical. Since he didn't, it voids the contract and the guaranteed money, but the Saints might have been willing to rework the contract to include less guaranteed money and reduce their risk or something like that.
I'm kinda talking out of my butt here, but I think NFL capology allows for that kind of thing.
I'm confused as to why the Saints cut him if they planned to just pick him back up again. Sure, he failed the physical, but, if you're gonna just turn around and try to get him again, keep him and give him another physcial in a week or two. The doctors should have an idea of the prognosis and whether he may pass in a week or two.I’m confused, if he failed a physical 2-3 days ago, what changed that will allow him to pass a physical now?
Interesting.I'm no expert, but when placing a player on waivers, teams are claiming that player under the terms of their current contract. So, presumably, NO was hoping he would clear and then sign him under new terms but the phins took him under his original contract.
I'm confused as to why the Saints cut him if they planned to just pick him back up again. Sure, he failed the physical, but, if you're gonna just turn around and try to get him again, keep him and give him another physcial in a week or two. The doctors should have an idea of the prognosis and whether he may pass in a week or two.
Just thinking this through, but OTOH, I think most of these contracts don't become "official" until the player passes a physical. So if that's the case, and his contract is void, I don't know why an undrafted player without an executed contract would be subject to the waiver process.Interesting.
I know that the NFL gives "grades" on certain body parts in the physical. I wonder if that's a contingency at play here.Just thinking this through, but OTOH, I think most of these contracts don't become "official" until the player passes a physical. So if that's the case, and his contract is void, I don't know why an undrafted player without an executed contract would be subject to the waiver process.
Really? Did not know that. Is the grade intended to scale the injury/risk potential?I know that the NFL gives "grades" on certain body parts in the physical. I wonder if that's a contingency at play here.
Ngl the defensive-back room sounds like a place with a bunch of weird dudes.From an ESPN article about surprise players in each NFL minicamp.View attachment 202447
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Undrafted Free Agent Addition (Waivers): Trill Williams, DB, Syracuse
After the team selected Hunter Long in the third round (Pick 18), the options were limited for late-round impact players. The team only had two picks on the third day (Coleman and Doaks), which made this exercise a bit trickier. However, it appears the Miami Dolphins may have lucked out and claimed a few impactful undrafted free agent players. The first of those notable free agents is Syracuse hybrid defensive back, Trill Williams.
Williams possesses some attractive qualities to be an effective player at the next level. Based on those abilities and his potential upside, the big defensive back should have been drafted and could be a steal long-term for this Miami squad. He’s a big cornerback with the physicality and length to challenge bigger receivers and tight ends.
He also has fluid hips, terrific short-area quickness, and solid reaction time. Williams reads receivers well in and out of their breaks and does an exceptional job jarring pass-catchers off their routes. This skillset ensures Williams a roster spot and immediate time as a slot corner or rotational third/fourth safety off the bench. After being claimed as a waiver addition from the Saints, Miami may have a solid in-house replacement for the departed Bobby McCain.
Knew Trill’s impact would be felt immediately. He’s physical and possesses the skills to earn some play.Dolphins have opportunities at DB.
Flo prizes grit and hard hitters