the patsies releasae 2006 2nd round draft pick WR Chad Jackson out of Florida. I remember the Dolphins took a close look at him back then. Maybe we’ll bring him in for a looksie.

i like the pickup. he went to my school and looked really good albeit lousy competition

According to PFT, Arizona, Denver, Indianapolis, Kansas City, New England and the New York Jets claimed Alleman off waivers, so he was pretty much sought after. Sounds like a solid grab at a position of need.

Cut down to 53…..you root for a guy watch him all summer then he’s cut for a guy I know nothing about…….I do trust this FO but I still dont like it…..with that being said that kid from the giants i have a feeling Ireland has been watching for two years hoping they tried to sneak him on the practice squad again…….I bet this kid is getting playing time by week 3……

Last year, I distinctly rememember he was in “Draft Digest” – he was profiled in “Small School Spotlight” usually reserved for those players that play exceptionally well but get ignored by the more well-known schools.

Here’s what Street and Smith wrote:
6’4" 300 lbs. 40 yd. 5.1 – College – Akron DOB 11/20/83

College – In 2002, began career in Pittsburgh, playing in all 12 games as defensive end as a true freshman. 12 games as a sophmore, recording eight tackles and two tackles for a loss. In 2004, transferred to Akron and did not play due to NCAA transfer requirements. Missed spring practice with a lower leg injury in 200r. Started 12 of 13 games at right guard as a junior and all 12 there as a senior.

Strengths – Athletic. Gets off the ball and into setup quickly. Stays low and maintains leverage. Bends at the knees. Decent hand-punch. Good hand placement. Able to slide laterally. Understands angles and positioning. Smooth change of directions. Stays under control and maintains balance. Avoid overextending. Shows good blitz awareness and recognition. Able to pull and trap. Agile, able to work in space on the second level. Durable, will play hurt.

Concerns – Limited experience. Still learning the position after moving from the defensive line in 2005. Will need to add strength. Does not create much movement.

Bottom Line – A hard-working guy who is still learning the position. He is agressive and very strong in the upper body, but doesn’t have the technique to take full advantage of his strength. Alleman moves well and will sacrifice his body to get the job done. “Good effort guy who appears to have a future because he wants it so badly,” says an NFC personnel analyst.

Pro Football Weekly: To sum it up, they wrote: “Followed former Pittsburgh offensive coordinator J.D. Brookhart to Akron in 2004 and moved from the defensive line to offensive guard upon his arrival. Is still very raw and learning the position and has a ways to go before he becomes as good as he thinks he is. A better athlete than football player, Alleman is most-suited for a zone-blocking scheme like the Broncos.”

Sporting News wrote: Strengths – Is competitive and works hard. Can reach linebackers and deliver a solid initial blow. Holds his ground against straight-line rushers. Can reset and anchor when jolted backward. Eliminates blockers on seal blocks. Weaknesses – Is small. Is stiff and limited athletically. Does not use his hand punch aggressively and lacks quickness off the snap. Stops moving his feet and falls off blocks. Bottom Line – Alleman must add bulk and work on his balance. He does not project as a starter.

Very upset he got release. He’s much better and quicker than Moses. Too bad he’s not qualified for the PS. Someone is going to scoop him up. I was hoping there would be a place for him.

yea me too i really thought he showed enough to warrant a roster spot, and like matty i was surprised that q moses got the nod instead of rob. oh well what do i know i just hope he doesn’t go to any of the afc east teams especially the pats. which has a habit of picking up dolphin players and making them into stars.

Is we get dibs on the cream of the crop off the waiver wire.

jvw: I think the Dolphins thought that no one would pick up a Arena Footlball player off the waiver wire so they took a chance to see if this Brandon London was as good as they thought he was. Sure enough no one picked up Armstrong and the Dolphins put him on the PS. He is still not safe there but if London doesn’t work out all the Dolphlins have to do is Activate Armstrong and they got their look see for nothing?