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Washington picks up mini-camp invite

Started by NWIGuy, May 02, 2022, 05:18:01 PM

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NWIGuy

According to his Twitter account, Robert Washington has picked up a mini-camp invite from the Philadelphia Eagles...
https://twitter.com/KingXerses_/status/1521224917584424969?s=20&t=HYQWDP6RXBsfJxI-poX_8w

valpofb16

Great PR for team, let's hope Niesner gets one too

JD24

This is a rookie mini-camp tryout invite. 3 days working with drafted rookies, undrafted free agents and tryout players. Typically one or two of the tryout guys will get signed as an undrafted free agent. While I wish Robert the best, he's fighting some long odds here.

VUSupport

Seriously, was he even one of the best rb's in FCS?

vu72

Quote from: VUSupport on May 03, 2022, 05:42:48 AM
Seriously, was he even one of the best rb's in FCS?

Yes he was. Ranked 10th in rushing yards while missing at least one half against Butler and other injuries.
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valpotx

"Don't mess with Texas"

NWIGuy

I think every one is aware of the long odds of making an NFL roster, but if you can't get a foot in the door, the odds are even worse. I hope he makes the most of the opportunity regardless of the outcome.

JD24

Quote from: NWIGuy on May 03, 2022, 10:33:16 AMI think every one is aware of the long odds of making an NFL roster, but if you can't get a foot in the door, the odds are even worse. I hope he makes the most of the opportunity regardless of the outcome.
True but a tryout invite doesn't generate any much publicity for the Valpo program which was mentioned. Should he get a camp invite that is a different story.

David81

Here's to beating the odds and getting a training camp invite.

I did note from Paul Oren's Victory Bell piece that at the Charlotte Pro Day, he ran only a 4.70 in the 40, so hopefully that was just a bad day.


JD24

Doesn't appear the Eagles signed any of the tryout guys.

VUSupport

Washington's best bet to play professionally will be in either the XFL, USFL, or maybe the Canadian Football League.