#ProDeacs - NFL Preseason Update
Halfway through the NFL preseason, plenty of #ProDeacs have taken advantage of their opportunities. Let’s catch up on the highlights:
WR Alex Bachman - New York Giants
Bachman posted a monster 11 catch, 121 yard, 2 TD performance, on Monday Night, including a game winning score in the final minute. The performance prompted a huge shoutout from the official NFL twitter account. And how about the “Griddy” dance Bachman hit after his first trip to the end zone!
11 catches for 122 yards & 2 touchdowns.
— NFL (@NFL) August 24, 2022
Preseason is for guys like @AlexBachman, who went undrafted three years ago. #TogetherBlue pic.twitter.com/TTjJPBglQR
WR Greg Dortch - Arizona Cardinals
After short stays with a handful of different teams, it appears that Dortch has finally found a home in Arizona. Wake Forest fans know that this guy has been a bonafide playmaker, and he continues to be electric with the ball in his hands. Dortch has a chance to be the starting punt returner for the Cardinals this season.
LIGHT THE DORTCH 🔥@_GDortch x #BirdCityFootball pic.twitter.com/mWtRfUNQiD
— Arizona Cardinals (@AZCardinals) August 13, 2022
As a receiver, Dortch has impressed with 8 catches for 100 yards through two games. Check out this acrobatic grab:
Greg Dortch just makes plays, folks. pic.twitter.com/Dtk8LzO5GD
— PHNX Cardinals (@PHNX_Cardinals) August 13, 2022
And this nifty move in space:
Greg Dortch runs an over-route to find open real estate vs zone coverage.
— Full-Time Dame 💰 (@DP_NFL) August 22, 2022
Sick dead leg to work past Kyle Hamilton! pic.twitter.com/4KlXeF4JaX
WR Kendall Hinton - Denver Broncos
Hinton didn’t haul in any of his four targets in Denver’s Week 2 game, but he snagged a 24 yard touchdown back on Aug. 14. He finished that game with three receptions for 53 yards.
Kendall has maintained legend status with the Broncos fans ever since his QB spot start for the COVID-ridden team back in November 2020. Check out the caption on this clip - and the great catch of course.
BRONCOS HALL-OF-FAMER KENDALL HINTON SCORES THE TD#BroncosCountry pic.twitter.com/wb8eiqK6iX
— Barstool Denver (@BarstoolDenver) August 14, 2022
He’s also received high praise from the Broncos new signal caller, Russell Wilson:
Don’t sleep on Kendall Hinton 👀👀👀 pic.twitter.com/b1xBzUQnnC
— DNVR Broncos (@DNVR_Broncos) June 15, 2022
DE Carlos “Boogie” Basham - Buffalo Bills
Boogie isn’t competing for a roster spot, but you wouldn’t be able to tell from the clip below:
Matt Milano providing pressure & Boogie Basham blowing up the LT#Bills #BillsMafia #GoBills
— Anthony Cover 1 (@Pro__Ant) August 20, 2022
pic.twitter.com/UWWOt7Po9n
Bulldozed.
OL Zach Tom - Green Bay Packers
The 4th round pick landed in a great spot, and has performed well so far for his new team. This early success was alluded to in this confusing yet hilarious tweet:
Zach Tom this preseason:
— PFF (@PFF) August 22, 2022
🧀 36 pass-blocking snaps
🧀 0 pressures allowed pic.twitter.com/xNC1YZVKEb
LB Luke Masterson - Las Vegas Raiders
The undrafted free agent has been fantastic, notching fifteen tackles through three games played. The 5’10” linebacker has been a pleasant surprise for the Raiders in preseason camp, and is pushing hard to secure a roster spot.
The @Raiders release of Kenny Young pushes rookie UDFA Luke Masterson (who has played well) one step closer to potentially winning a roster spot. UDFA Darien Butler also playing well.
— Vincent Bonsignore (@VinnyBonsignore) August 18, 2022
QB John Wolford - Los Angeles Rams
Wolford got the nod at QB for the Rams against the Texans, completing 14 of 22 attempts for 142 yards in the first half. He remains the frontrunner for backup duties behind Matthew Stafford.
K Nick Sciba - Pittsburgh Steelers
Sciba was cut by Pittsburgh yesterday. It was a longshot for him to dethrone the established kicker on the Steelers - Chris Boswell - who is signed through 2026. Sciba didn't miss a kick through two preseason games. Is anyone surprised? He nailed two chip shots (21 and 38 yarders), and knocked through all three of his PAT attempts. For what it's worth, Boswell missed his lone field goal attempt of the preseason (a 53-yarder).
