[MIJB#19]

General Manager Notes: 4 undrafted rookies...
... and 2 position switches.

That's our pre-training camp report. We signed RB Lincoln Poole, WR Micah Henderson, WR Teddy Butler and WR Herman Jeffries as undrafted rookie free agents. Poole could be the powerful third down we're looking for, Henderson, Butler and Jeffries the just another backup with a special teams role. Jeffries might bring along kickoff return ability, while Butler actually has very good big-play receiving skills. But will they make the 53 men roster? They might not even make the 60-men pre-season roster.

Two position switches took place in preparation for training camp and the upcoming season. We switched WLB Damien Fletcher to his original and better suited DE position. We switched S Dennis Finley to CB, but if he makes the team, it will mostly for his punt return skills anyway.

What I didn't mention last time is that, contrary to my policy to avoid renegotiations with veterans before mid-pre-season, we capped out the deal of QB Evan Drake. The goal was simple: avoid that he goes into hold out mode. He's now on team for a $32M cap figure and next season for $63M. He will be demanding in the range of $220M over 3 years, so, we know he'll be expensive next season.

For now, it's training camp preparation.