Monday, August 15, 2011

Former Mountaineers in the NFL, Preseason Week 1

Here's a quick look at the participation for former Mountaineers in the NFL last week.

J.T. Thomas, OLB, Bears: Did not play in the first game with a hip.

Wes Lyons, WR, Steelers: Was targeted once with no receptions.

Ryan Mundy, S, Steelers: Led the team with eight tackles, and chipped in with a pass breakup

Mortty Ivy, LB, Steelers: Second on the team in tackles with six.

Chris Neild, DT, Redskins: Played late in game, didn't register a tackle.

Selvish Capers, OL, Redskins: Saw time in game one.

Robert Sands, S, Bengals: Registered four tackles in his first career NFL game.

Pac Man Jones, CB, Bengals: Did not play in game one.

Jarrett Brown, QB, Browns: 1-2 for 13 yards and a pick in limited time.

Jock Sanders, WR, Buccaneers: Targeted once, with no receptions. However, led team in punt return average with 17.0 ypr, including a long of 21.

Darius Reynaud, WR, Giants: Had one catch for five yards, and returned two punts for a total of 14 yards.

Sidney Glover, CB, Bills: Didn't record any stats in game one.

Corey McIntyre, FB, Bills: Didn't record any stats in game one.

Pat McAfee, P, Colts: Averaged over 45 yards per punt, and even nailed a PAT.

Owen Schmitt, FB, Eagles: Registered one carry for two yards.

Brandon Hogan, CB, Pathers: Still not back from ACL injury

Ellis Lankster, CB, Jets: Two tackles in his Jets' debut

Steve Slaton, RB, Texans: Did not play in game one

Scooter Berry, DT, Texans: Didn't record any stats