Colts sight TE and release QB

[Gavin]

Colts sign TE Emil Igwenagu and waive QB Josh Woodrum. Igwenagu has played 2 seasons with the Eagles totaling 3 games in 2012 and 2013 with 1 start in those 3 games. No catches......Do it all FB/TE/ H-Back. Master of none type but a good kid that's going to come in and work

[PrincetonTiger]

He has a better chance than Woodrum to make the 53

[AKB]

Do we know anything else about him?

[twfish]

10 hours ago, AustinnKaine said:

Do we know anything else about him?

Igwenagu is an intriguing prospect who never really found a consistent position at UMass, but contributed as a tight end and could play the role of a hybrid H-back type player in the NFL. He can run well for his size and is crafty in getting open, catching the ball, and moving up the field. He isn't a deep threat and gets his production in close, mostly on short first downs. He could be a late-round flier for a team looking to use him on short passing downs. He's 6'1 runs a 4.84 40.

Taken from nfl.

[lollygagger8]

Dwayne Allen right now: 

[krunk]

I think they have very little intention to use him as a Tight End.  He's more of a Fullback type.  From what I've seen of some of Chuds offense there usually is some type of use of a full back a la Lorenzo Neal.  I kept wondering to myself if they would be adding a fullback at some point.  

[Moe]

9 hours ago, lollygagger8 said:

Dwayne Allen right now: 

Dwayne Allen doesn't like playing fullback?

[AKB]

9 hours ago, krunk said:

I think they have very little intention to use him as a Tight End.  He's more of a Fullback type.  From what I've seen of some of Chuds offense there usually is some type of use of a full back a la Lorenzo Neal.  I kept wondering to myself if they would be adding a fullback at some point.  

So you think he will be used as our full back? I kind of thought Doyle would fill that role? Unless running a 2 TE, 2 RB 1 wr set.?

 

what are your thoughts krunk?

[twfish]

23 minutes ago, AustinnKaine said:

So you think he will be used as our full back? I kind of thought Doyle would fill that role? Unless running a 2 TE, 2 RB 1 wr set.?

 

what are your thoughts krunk?

While Doyle has filled that role in the past I can definitely see them searching for someone else to play FB since Doyle will atleast start the season as #2 TE and the other TE we have are definitely much better suited for the TE role and less of FB. If they do decide too keep a FB that's more dedicated to that position don't be surprised if Tyler Varga takes the role 

[crazycolt1]

15 hours ago, krunk said:

I think they have very little intention to use him as a Tight End.  He's more of a Fullback type.  From what I've seen of some of Chuds offense there usually is some type of use of a full back a la Lorenzo Neal.  I kept wondering to myself if they would be adding a fullback at some point.  

That's what I was also thinking after the reading of this signing. Hopefully this could be one of those diamond in the rough signings. You never know?

[krunk]

10 hours ago, AustinnKaine said:

So you think he will be used as our full back? I kind of thought Doyle would fill that role? Unless running a 2 TE, 2 RB 1 wr set.?

 

what are your thoughts krunk?

 

This is a different offense than the Pep Hamilton offense.  Think 90s Cowboys, Emmit Smith, Daryl Johnston, 3 WR Sets.  Also some of the previous Ravens teams with Vontae Leach.   I don't think it will fully feature a fullback all the time and I'm sure they could tweak some looks to put Doyle in the back field if they wanted, but this style of offense the other tight end usually fulfills a blocking role on the line of scrimmage. They catch the occasional pass here and there, but not that many.  Most of Chudzinskis offenses you will have that one star tight end and the other Tight End you won't know that much about that guy. Chudzinski studied under Norv Turner. Norv Turner was the OC of those 90s Cowboys.  Not sure if it was the entire time, but most of the time overall.

 

Most of the tight end passes will be going to Dwayne Allen I believe.  I'm assuming theymay be looking at some scenarios where they want to use a true full back possibly.   Varga could also fill that role, but he may be better suited as a Tailback.  I like Varga as a player (I didn't at first) but I'm kinda shaky on his durability with the 4 month concussion stuff. We'll see!

[krunk]

 

Emil Igwenagu

 

6'1". 245lbs  4.84 40 Yard Dash

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Igwenagu has a similar build to this guy, although Leach is heavier:

 

What I AM NOT saying is that Igwenagu is Leach.

 

Vonta Leach

 

6'0"

260lbs

40 yard dash time: 4.87 seconds

 

[krunk]

The coaching staff may see some similarities in their games though

[krunk]

[lollygagger8]

13 hours ago, Moe said:

Dwayne Allen doesn't like playing fullback?

 

correctomundo

[krunk]

I was going to say they could also be fishing for information since the Lions are our first game, but I don't think he was with them during the season last year. Could be wrong though.

[Smonroe]

Fullback has to be one of the most self punishing positions in the game.  I hope they don't use Allen there much.

 

It's amazing that Moose Johnston played all those years and still has his faculties.  

[AKB]

15 hours ago, krunk said:

 

This is a different offense than the Pep Hamilton offense.  Think 90s Cowboys, Emmit Smith, Daryl Johnston, 3 WR Sets.  Also some of the previous Ravens teams with Vontae Leach.   I don't think it will fully feature a fullback all the time and I'm sure they could tweak some looks to put Doyle in the back field if they wanted, but this style of offense the other tight end usually fulfills a blocking role on the line of scrimmage. They catch the occasional pass here and there, but not that many.  Most of Chudzinskis offenses you will have that one star tight end and the other Tight End you won't know that much about that guy. Chudzinski studied under Norv Turner. Norv Turner was the OC of those 90s Cowboys.  Not sure if it was the entire time, but most of the time overall.

 

Most of the tight end passes will be going to Dwayne Allen I believe.  I'm assuming theymay be looking at some scenarios where they want to use a true full back possibly.   Varga could also fill that role, but he may be better suited as a Tailback.  I like Varga as a player (I didn't at first) but I'm kinda shaky on his durability with the 4 month concussion stuff. We'll see!

Thanks Krunk i like your take on things.