Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Marshall in the NFL: Preseason week 2

Review of the week two preseason performances of every Marshall University alumni in the NFL.

1. Ahmad Bradshaw, Running Back, New York Giants

Ahmad Bradshaw only saw a few carries with the New York Giants first team offense during their 25-3 win over the New York Jets. Running the ball three times Bradshaw picked up two yards.

2. C.J Spillman, Safety, San Francisco 49ers

Playing on the San Francisco's special teams units and second team defense C.J Spillman registered three tackles during the 49ers 20-9 loss to the Houston Texans.

3. Doug Legursky, Guard/Center, Pittsburgh Steelers

Doug Legursky appeared exclusively at center during the Pittsburgh Steelers 26-24 win over the Indianapolis Colts, backing up starter Maurkice Pouncey.  

4. Byron Leftwich, Quarterback, Pittsburgh Steelers

Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin did not play Byron Leftwich in Pittsburgh's second preseason game, instead taking a look at fellow back-ups Charlie Bactch and Jerrod Johnson.

5. Albert McClellan, Linebacker, Baltimore Ravens

For the second straight week Albert McClellan started at the Baltimore Ravens "rush end" spot, a hybrid outside linebacker, defensive end position. Despite not recording a tackle during Baltimore's 27-12 loss to the Detroit Lions McClellan could be starting with the Ravens week one. 

6. Lee Smith, Tight End, Buffalo Bills

Appearing as Buffalo's second team tight end Lee Smith caught one pass for three yards as his Bills fell to the Minnesota Vikings 36-14.

7. Randy Moss, Wide Receiver, San Francisco 49ers

Randy Moss caught his first passes in a 49ers uniform last week, recording three receptions for 24 yards. 

8. Daniel Baldridge, Offensive Tackle, Jacksonville Jaguars

Fighting to win a spot on Jacksonville's 53 man roster Daniel Baldridge spent time as the Jaguars second team right tackle during week two of the preseason. Jacksonville beat the New Orleans Saints 27-24.  

9. Johnny Jones, Defensive Tackle, Green Bay Packers

Johnny Jones has yet to make an appearance this preseason as he battles a knee injury. The Green Bay Packers dropped their week two preseason game to the Cleveland Browns 35-10.
10. Vinny Curry, Defensive End, Philadelphia Eagles

Playing on Philadelphia's second team defensive line Vinny Curry recorded five solo tackles during the Eagles 27-17 win over the New England Patriots. Curry's five solo tackles was good enough for second among the team.

11. Mario Harvey, Linebacker, Indianapolis Colts

Mario Harvey assisted on four tackles and recorded one of his own while the Indianapolis Colts fell to the Pittsburgh Steelers 26-24 during week two of the NFL preseason. 

12. Omar Brown, Safety, Baltimore Ravens

Talk about right place at the right time. For the second straight week Omar Brown recovered a fumble for the Baltimore Ravens during their week two preseason game.  

13. Delvin Johnson, Nose Tackle, Washington Redskins

Making his first appearance of the preseason, Delvin Johnson recorded a sack while lining up at defensive end in the Washington Redskins 3-4 defensive formation. Washington lost its first game of the preseason, 33-31 to the Chicago Bears. 

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