AFJF Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Tyler Scalzi...I almost wrote an article on him about a month ago because he's really an interesting case. He's basically a football player who has never really played football but somehow ended up getting an invite to an NFL camp. All off the top of my head from the research I did on him last month, but in a nutshell, really big dude who went to Texas Tech and thought he'd give football a shot. No real experience but coaches loved his size and insane work ethic. They moved him around from LB to FB/TE a few times IIRC, and the guy stayed on the team for a few seasons but never really played. Played three games in 3 seasons with 3 tackles. That was it. But, for some reason, a bunch of teams, Jets included, brought him in for a pre-draft workout. Now...he's coming to Jets camp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted May 4, 2017 Author Share Posted May 4, 2017 Tyler Scalzi...I almost wrote an article on him about a month ago because he's really an interesting case. He's basically a football player who has never really played football but somehow ended up getting an invite to an NFL camp. All off the top of my head from the research I did on him last month, but in a nutshell, really big dude who went to Texas Tech and thought he'd give football a shot. No real experience but coaches loved his size and insane work ethic. They moved him around from LB to FB/TE a few times IIRC, and the guy stayed on the team for a few seasons but never really played. Played three games in 3 seasons with 3 tackles. That was it. But, for some reason, a bunch of teams, Jets included, brought him in for a pre-draft workout. Now...he's coming to Jets camp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted May 4, 2017 Share Posted May 4, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted May 4, 2017 Author Share Posted May 4, 2017 2 minutes ago, joewilly12 said: If Rudy was 6' 3'' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C Mart Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 I believe he made a predraft visit to Florham Park? Good guy to root for. Fits what Jets are trying to do in the locker room. If all the coaches in the NFL could get together and play Dr. Frankenstein to create the ideal player, they would probably add skills, strength, size, a mix of speed, toughness, a whole lot of intelligence and a yes-sir mentality. Enter, Tyler Scalzi, from Texas Tech University. This 6’4, 250 lbs, tight end looks like he was created in a laboratory, but has the leadership and personality of your ideal team captain. Originally a walk on at Texas tech, the young prospect, had no idea where he would play, just that he would do whatever it took, to get on the field. “When I got to Texas Tech, I went with the mind set that whatever it took to get the job done, that’s what I would do. I didn’t care what spot they wanted me at, Linebacker, Fullback, Line, kicker, I didn’t care, I was just excited and humbled to have the opportunity, to be in the position to play the game of football.” The son of a NAVY man, Tyler, grew up with the discipline of a military man, and the can do attitude to boot. “With my Father being the way he was while I was growing up, I learned quickly to trust and listen to those in charge. Be it my Father, my Coaches, my Trainers, or my Quarterback. I understood what was best for the team, was my cooperation, and yes-sir mentality to my coaches. I grew up very disciplined, which at the time, I hated, I mean….what kid wants that kind of strict up bringing? It didn’t take long for me to realize what my father was teaching me, was the best for me, and now I am very disciplined in my life, especially with the game of Football. If it wasn’t for that type of upbringing, I wouldn’t be in this position , fighting for an NFL roster spot.” Nicknamed “Tarzan” by two scouts I spoke too about Scalzi, he doesn’t just look the part..but plays like it too. Throughout the years at Tech, he was utilized in a variety of ways. Be it defensively at linebacker, offensively at Tight-End, Fullback, H-Back, or on special teams, where he played all cores. He has the skill set for all these roles, and more importantly, the guts to do it all. I asked him about his role for the Red-Raiders. “I loved what I did, I mean, it didn’t matter to me that I wasn’t the star. I am a true believer, that everybody on the team is important, and while I am blocking on a kickoff return or punt, our guy takes it to the house, or makes a tackle, . I just did whatever I was needed to do, I loved it. The success of the one was always looked at as the many on our team, and I believe football should always be like that. I take my rolewhatever it may be, in college, and coming into the NFL, and I am going to have a blast. I love contact, I love to knock my guy off the field, and you see it in my play, that I love what I do. “ He continued on. “I like to think I do what it takes to be a great teammate and be a great locker room guy. It all starts off the field, with trust to be like a family. It is the only way we could be successful, and I am taking that with me into the NFL. I am going to be the best locker room guy, and be the best teammate to my team, it is a goal to always be a strong presence in there, and to be a leader for my coaches, and for my team.” When you watch the game tape, you can see how he fits, in the NFL, and with the Eagle love for special teams and versatility, his fit in philly’ is an obvious one as well. When you talk to him, it is easy to see why he is such a well liked player amongst his team. With his capability to play everything from Linebacker, to long snapper, and all the way back to Tight-End, Scalzi could be a steal for the Birds’. A steal, that could one day, pay dividends in more than one way. http://phillysportsnetwork.com/2017/03/20/scalzi/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionelRichie Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 If he hunted boars he would have been a 3rd rd pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe W. Namath Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 2 minutes ago, LionelRichie said: If he hunted boars he would have been a 3rd rd pick. Omg. Hysterical. Schlegel. He was terrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenwave81 Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Maybe he turns into a ST demon and goal line RB. I love this time of year, so many interesting stories lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge4Tide Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Jets signing every available player of Italian descent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJIII Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 He is an interesting kid. OP is correct with details. Has a motor like no other, special teams/deep snapper (has a laser for a snap), hybrid type guy. Seriously doesn't get tired or fatigued somehow, strong as an ox! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Tyler Scalzi!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oc_jet Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Dont know about you guys, but I am impressed. 42.5 inch vertical and 37 reps bench press. At 5:26 of this video, look at this kids athleticism. Cant say too many of us could ever do that... He is versatile, strong, seems to be a hands catcher and is apparently relentless. If he has any sort of talent or if he is a quick study, he could be a valuable guy to have around... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powpow Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 1 hour ago, oc_jet said: Dont know about you guys, but I am impressed. 42.5 inch vertical and 37 reps bench press. At 5:26 of this video, look at this kids athleticism. Cant say too many of us could ever do that... He is versatile, strong, seems to be a hands catcher and is apparently relentless. If he has any sort of talent or if he is a quick study, he could be a valuable guy to have around... would be an upgrade over the garbage, prima donnas and FA's we've signed over the last number of years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.