Friday, September 14, 2007

BYU in the NFL

For followers of BYU football, this list was posted Monday, September 10 on (Salt Lake Tribune sports writer) Rhiannon Potkey's blog, found at:
http://blogs.sltrib.com/byu/archive/2007_09_01_archive.htm.

In today's blog entry he noted, "Former Cougar Reno Mahe [that's him with the ball in the photo] was added to Eagles roster again earlier this week, and Zac Collie is at home hoping for a similar phone call."



BYU in the NFL
Just in case you missed the item we had on the site a few days ago, I am re-posting the list of BYU players in the NFL.
Press the print button and keep a copy next to your NFL TV schedule.
Two players - Aaron Francisco (Cardinals) and Daniel Coats (Cincinnati Bengals) - will be in action tonight as part of a Monday Night NFL double header on ESPN. The Bengals play the Baltimore Ravens (5 p.m.) and the Cardinals play the 49ers (8:15 p.m.).

Aaron Francisco, Arizona Cardinals, S (plays tonight)
Ryan Denney, Buffalo Bills, DE (injured)
John Tait, Chicago Bears, OL
Daniel Coats, Cincinnati Bengals, TE (plays tonight)
Brady Poppinga, Green Bay Packers, LB (3 tackles in 16-13 victory over Eagles)
Scott Jackson, Houston Texans, OL
Rob Morris, Indianapolis Colts, LB (8 tackles in 41-10 victory over New Orleans)
John Beck, Miami Dolphins, QB (DNP 16-13 loss to Redskins)
John Denney, Miami Dolphins, DE
Naufahu Tahi, Minnesota Vikings, FB (2 carries for 5 yards in 24-3 victory over Falcons)
Scott Young, Philadelphia Eagles, OL
Chris Hoke, Pittsburgh Steelers, DL (1 tackle in 34-7 victory over Browns)
Brett Keisel, Pittsburgh Steelers, DE
Cameron Jensen, Seattle Seahawks, LB (practice squad)

Among those released this season:
The Arizona Cardinals released wide receiver Todd Watkins on Aug. 27.
The Indianapolis Colts released tight end Jonny Harline on Sept. 1.
The New Orleans Saints released offensive linemen Jake Kuresa (Aug. 21) and Ben Archibald (Aug. 31)
The Cincinnati Bengals released running back Curtis Brown on Sept. 1.
The Philadelphia Eagles released wide receiver Zac Collie on Sept. 1.
The Pittsburgh Steelers released defensive end Shaun Nua on Sept. 1.
The San Francisco 49ers released linebacker Colby Bockwoldt on Sept. 1.

Coaches in the NFL:
Brian Billick, Baltimore Ravens
Andy Reid, Philadelphia Eagles
Mike Holmgren, Seattle Seahawks

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