The Mark Herzlich Thread

tallaghtoutlaws · 03-05-2011 3:02am #1

Ok so this guys is a guy who touched many people's hearts and is a damn good player to boot.

Apperently he was drafted by the Omaha Nighthawks in the UFL. Now they go on a reserved/unsigned list until a contract is negotiated. No idea how the UFL works to be honest as I don't follow it but here is the link:

Pick 51: http://www.ufl-football.com/news/2011-ufl-draft#node-13082

And the UFL's twitter talking about it. http://twitter.com/#!/theUFL

But nothing on Herzlich's twitter.

http://twitter.com/#!/MarkHerzlich

Peyton Manning · 03-05-2011 11:45am

Correct me if I'm wrong, but does that mean that they basically hold is UFL rights, and if an NFL team wants him in free agency, they can take him without much hassle?
Actually, look at pick number 14 in the draft. To think that guy raised a fortune in our auction fantasty league last year! How the mighty have fallen!

:D:D:D

tallaghtoutlaws · 03-05-2011 11:53am

Tom_Brady wrote: »

Correct me if I'm wrong, but does that mean that they basically hold is UFL rights, and if an NFL team wants him in free agency, they can take him without much hassle?
Actually, look at pick number 14 in the draft. To think that guy raised a fortune in our auction fantasty league last year! How the mighty have fallen! :D:D:D

The bit in bold is what I was thinking. I can see him holding out for an NFL offer to be honest.

Mr. Guappa · 03-05-2011 11:58am

The higher-rated of the free agents will hold out for a shot at getting on an NFL team, but the longer the lockout goes on then the more players will be tempted by the UFL. Any players who do sign an UFL contract will be tied in until mid-October when their season finishes.

HigginsJ · 03-05-2011 1:48pm

Good article on NFL.com about this. The UFL moved their draft forward this year in the hope of capitalising on the raft on undrafted rookies. They are basically saying come play UFL till October and if you do well you'll improve your chances of getting an NFL team.

very hard decision for rookies. Chance of some money and playing time.

HigginsJ · 03-05-2011 2:04pm

Just reading up on Herzlich's story.

Really hope the guy succeeds. Apparently he tested well enough at the combine (29 reps on the bench press) An absolute no brainer free agent for an NFL team. I for one will be hopign he signs for the Giants.

Apparently would have been a top15 pick in the 2009 draft.

Peyton Manning · 03-05-2011 6:15pm

If anyone can track down the promo video shown when he was given a special award at the 2010 Heisman Trophy ceremony (the one Ingram won) then throw a link up here. Could damn well bring most people to tears, it was just brilliant.

Black Swan · 03-05-2011 6:38pm

Tom_Brady wrote: »

If anyone can track down the promo video shown when he was given a special award at the 2010 Heisman Trophy ceremony (the one Ingram won) then throw a link up here. Could damn well bring most people to tears, it was just brilliant.

This one? If not, it's a cool vid about him:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ino7sWKItMY

Peyton Manning · 03-05-2011 6:51pm

Black Swan wrote: »

This one? If not, it's a cool vid about him:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ino7sWKItMY

Nah that seems to be more of a home made video. This one had all the trimmings of a well made NFL films-type video. It brought a flickering of heat to my cold, robotic heart.

jdivision · 03-05-2011 9:31pm

The Lions will want him, definitely, and he'd have a chance to start.

mikemac · 26-07-2011 1:27am

Picked up by Baltimore

bobby wade · 26-07-2011 12:01pm

No he hasn't

Herzlich says he hasn’t made a decision on an NFL team http://t.co/irxPFPa via @ProFootballTalk
31 minutes ago

AdamSchefter Adam Schefter
The other team to watch out for on Mark Herzlich is the New York Giants, who have strong Boston College connections.
2 hours ago

mikemac · 26-07-2011 12:18pm

Yeah I was posting in the early hours of this morning
Thats just what all the reports had at the time

hoggy87 · 26-07-2011 2:31pm

Mark Herzlich on Twitter:

"Decision is made I will be a #GIANT can't wait to get to #NYC. Thank you for everything."

LuckyLloyd · 26-07-2011 8:18pm

No doubt he has the big life heart, and I'd love to be wrong on this: but he has a very minute chance of making an NFL Roster. Expect him to be cut during camp.

Hammar · 27-07-2011 2:46pm

LuckyLloyd wrote: »

No doubt he has the big life heart, and I'd love to be wrong on this: but he has a very minute chance of making an NFL Roster. Expect him to be cut during camp.

I wouldnt agree with that Lloyd. Hes not a typical rookie free-agent.
Remember he was a certain first rounder in 2009 as HigginsJ said.
If he has recovered physically(and of course thats a big IF)
He will be a starter on some team come seasons end.

eagle eye · 27-07-2011 4:24pm

Never say die attitude in buckets obviously, great work ethic, inspirational figure, leader on the field. Thats exactly the type of rookie free agent that will make it. I'll be shocked if he doesn't make the roster tbh.

davyjose · 28-07-2011 4:36am

LuckyLloyd wrote: »

No doubt he has the big life heart, and I'd love to be wrong on this: but he has a very minute chance of making an NFL Roster. Expect him to be cut during camp.

Every Rookie this season will be rough around the edges, given the lengthened off-season. I daresay there'll hardly be more than a dozen rookies made starters. The ones who will, to quote you, will be the ones with big hearts.

LuckyLloyd · 08-09-2011 1:41pm

LuckyLloyd wrote: »

No doubt he has the big life heart, and I'd love to be wrong on this: but he has a very minute chance of making an NFL Roster. Expect him to be cut during camp.

Delighted to be wrong. Fair play to him imo.

Peyton Manning · 08-09-2011 1:44pm

The big crime here is he still hasn't been added to the updated Madden rosters. :mad:

mikemac · 08-09-2011 2:17pm

With Jonathan Goff, starting MLB out for the year he'll be seeing some action this year for sure

Giants are being ravaged by injuries

tallaghtoutlaws · 08-09-2011 2:30pm

mikemac wrote: »

With Jonathan Goff, starting MLB out for the year he'll be seeing some action this year for sure

Giants are being ravaged by injuries

Tis why I put him down as my surprise player of the year. Herzlich has the perfect opportunity now to prove himself as a pro and as you said Mikemac with Goff injured Mark will see some action.

stevemac · 08-09-2011 7:39pm

once sintim went down meant he would get playing time. I think Goff going down means he'll get a bit more but Greg Jones is listed to start there. He's our 6th round pick I think. But I think we'll get a new MLB, which will reduce his snaps. But for the game sunday, Tuck is very unlikely to play, and with Osi out already, means that Kiwi could probable move back to DE for more plays and maybe giving more snaps to Mark, who's the reserve SLB behind Kiwi.

Mr. Guappa · 19-11-2011 11:12pm

Mark Herzlich’s recovery from cancer has been a terrific story to follow this year.

The former Boston College linebacker made the Giants after going undrafted. He’s been interviewed for 60 Minutes and the Today Show while playing on special teams for New York.

On Sunday, Herzlich is expected to take the next step in his pro development. Look for him to get his first snaps on the Giants defense.

Linebacker Michael Boley won’t play for the Giants Sunday, and Herzlich is expected to help fill in on some sub packages. It’s another cool step in what has been a great comeback story.

“Watch out for Herzlich now,” Mathias Kiwanuka told the Newark Star-Ledger. “He’s going to play well.”

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/11/19/herzlich-expected-to-get-first-defensive-snaps/

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