Who is John Wendling?
by Evilsmurf on Sep 5, 2010 3:41 PM EDT
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Since most people are not familiar with this guy I figured I would do some research to help inform everyone. Since he is an unfamiliar name I think everyone just says cut him, because they don't know any better. I honestly have no clue about the guy myself so I have no opinion one way or another. I will be learning about him with you all as I research.
More after the jump.
Height: 6-1 Weight: 222 Age: 27
Born: 6/4/1983 Cody , WY
College: Wyoming
Experience: 4th season
High School: Rock Springs HS [WY]
Drafted: 2007 - Rd 6 (184th overall by the Bills)
Salary: $465,200
Wendling had earned his niche as a gunner on punt coverage. During the 2009 season, he recorded 33 tackles (26 solo and seven assists). He even had an interception while playing as a backup safety.
In voting by Buffalo fans at the end of the season, Wendling was named the Bills’ Most Valuable Special Teams Player.
And even though he had undergone knee surgery at the end of the season, Wendling fully expected to be back with the Bills come next fall.
Scouting Report
Assets
- Has a very high motor and shows a nose for the ball in every situation. A good athlete and a top special teams contributor, making great reads and piling up tackles.
Flaws
- Hasn't played a lot of safety in the NFL and needs more time there to develop knowledge of the nuances of the pro game.
Career Potential
- Special teams ace & backup safety.
- Award
| Bills | Failed physicals led to the release of five players |
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Updating a previous report, Aaron Wilson, of the National Football Post, reports the Buffalo Bills released DE Jermaine McGhee, DE Marcus E. Smith, SS John Wendling, WR Justin Jenkins and C Marvin Philip because each failed their physical, according to a league source.
Read more: http://www.kffl.com/player/16473/nfl#ixzz0ygY5qSfi
Special teams take a hit
The Bills didn't do special teams coordinator Bruce DeHaven any favors by making John Wendling, Justin Jenkins and Ashlee Palmer among the seven players released on Tuesday. They were three of the Bills' most productive special teamers. Wendling's 26 special team tackles were twice as many as anyone else on the team (Palmer was second with 13 tackles).
In conclusion two thoughts.
1) Just because we are not familiar with a player does not mean he is a scrub that has nothing to offer the team.
2) I wonder if this dudes leaping ability could help block some kicks.
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Good post
He seems like he can help the special teams and I think are special teams unit is gonna be the best its been in the last 10 years on paper
Nice write up...
Sounds like an animal…..Do we see a recurring theme with every pick up?
Young, and coachable with serious upside. Damn, I got a stiffy loving on these moves.
by delusional on Sep 5, 2010 4:00 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Yep .. Everytime
Young, coachable .. lots of upside ..
And not much to lose .. money wise cuz we are paying a lot to our stars already ..
Thanks
nice research
I had a dream were the Lions let me sign a 1 day contract they let me practice with them running drills and catching passes from Matt…At the end of the day I was called into Mayhews office. I was told I had just been traded to seattle for a 5th round draft pick.
Nice
Thanks for the research, I was doing some of my own once I heard he has a chance to be on the team come week 1.
Great post. Thanks and a helluva smurfy job!
In life, a man is either the hammer or the anvil. Ndamukong Suh is both
Pride of Detroits village idiot
Another special teams ace
We may be good on ST this year…Thanks Smurf.
RIP Robyn Bailey 1961 - 2010. I love you mum.
Blocking kicks
That would be nice.. Thinking of blocked kicks kinda makes me miss Sean Rogers and his oxygen tanks on the sideline
Detroit Lions = Super Bowl Champs in 2013... Only thing that could stop is a possible world appocalypse the year before
And his invisible spoon for his invisible meat bowl LoL!
Ndamukong Suh - Bringing 60's football back to Motown!
I spent about 4 hours this morning going through and setting a half assed draft board ;)
Ndamukong Suh - Bringing 60's football back to Motown!
I feel like a dumbass.
I was under the impression that this league was all starters and no bench. I made the mistake of just assuming the positions listed on the “my team” page with the countdown clock on it. (the ones that are kinda shaded behind the draft countdown clock on the 1st page).
Anyway, I spent like 4 days devising this draft strategy that graded players based on their bye week. (The earlier the better, cause then I would have first pick of replacements). And then I could pick my players back up later when others started their byes.
I was all excited to play something different than the other leagues I am in.
Oh Well, It’s all out the window now. See ya @ 9:15
me 2
less then an hour now. there gonna miss u overhere
by lionsfan4ever on Sep 5, 2010 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
great job smurf
i had no idea who this dude was, he could be my dad for all i know. i couldn’t find any imformation on john good research.
John Wendling
Is a very good football player. This is my first time posting over here but I’m on Buffalo Rumblings all the time. I loved the way this guy played for us and I can honestly say you guys got yourselves a heck of a football player! Good luck this season! Oh and by the way
I wonder if this dudes leaping ability could help block some kicks.
When I saw his vertical leap during the 07 draft, I had asked the same question, and at this point in time, I would have to say… I don’t think so.
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