Tracking the Preaux Career of Ike Taylor

[racajun54]

_ What happened to all the Bear love around here a week ago? I hope we all agree this guy deserves his NFL shot. He said he wanted to return punts. I'm sure the Saints or someone else will give him a shot. I would love to see Fenroy doing this in the NFL. _

I agree everyone loves the team who signs your guy then hates them if they cut him. Remember it's business not personnal and it's also about the right fit in the case of a lot of undrafted free agents. Luke Lawton who played at St Thomas More then McNeese has bounced around I don't know how many times in the NFL. Last account of him was in Oakland the point being just give Fenroy time. Sometimes it takes 2, 3, even 4 shots before they stick someplace. Then again sometimes guys just aren't as good as we think they are and can't make it in the NFL. Remember most of these guys were stud 1, 2, or 3 on their college team but that don't mean jack in the NFL everybody is fast and/or quick.

[racajun54]

_ I meant what authoritative figure related to the NFL had called him a prized FA signee? _

So true I never heard any NFL scout say Fenroy was a prized FA. Free agents aren't generally prized if they were they would have been drafted instead. I heard Steve Young say during the draft that running backs are a dime a dozen whether they are drafted or signed via the free agent route. Not long ago Charlie Casserly past GM of the Redskins and Texans said that the top five positions on an NFL team is QB, Left Tackle, a pass rushing DE or LB, a shut down CB, and then a running back. So Fenroy may have a hard time latching on cause there are a lot of RB's out there.

[wcd35]

From facebook, he is still waiting on his agent to get back to him with some opportunities from teams that may be interested (aka no news).

[DaddyCajun]

Just wondering if anyone in the NFL football circles have heard if anyone has picked up Fenroy as of yet?

These teams are really missing the boat, don't you think? Why are there not more fuss over Fenroy?

[NewsCopy]

  Former UL running back Tyrell Fenroy decided to stay in the country to revive his dream of playing pro football.

On Saturday, Fenroy told theadvertiser.com that he has agreed to terms with the Las Vegas franchise in the newly formed United Football League. The all-time leading rusher in school, state and Sun Belt Conference history will leave in September for training camp in Las Vegas before the UFL regular season starts in October.

Fenroy was set to join the Canadian Football League's Calgary Stampeders over the weekend, but was selected by Las Vegas in the inaugural UFL draft.

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Joshua Parrott • jparrott@theadvertiser.com • June 21, 2009

[CajunRebel]

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Hmmm, seems like a bad move to me.

[cajunhawk]

Yeah, but maybe it might work out.

[bigearl]

_ Hmmm, seems like a bad move to me. _

I persoanlly think it's a good move. No one cares or watches CFL games. The UFL is a new, start up league that will undoubtedly garner some national attention, if for no other reason than because it's new. If TF does well there, he'd certainly be noticed. Also, doesn't the CFL throw the ball 50+ times per game? Good move IMHO.

[Dad04]

It might have come down to contract terms and conditions, plus locational characteristics. Hmmm..Calgary or Vegas......Calgary or Vegas. It's a tough choice for a young man.

[Turbine]

If you want to make it to the NFL the better move is the CFL.

I doubt an NFL team would take a player based on an 8 game season. They can get a better feel for a player from the college game.

The CFL's 18 game schedule give a better indication on how well a player will hold up and produce.

jmo