Clifton Duck has been getting quite a bit of press for an undrafted rookie. He seems to be mentioned in almost every practice report for an interception or some other play that is notable. Many people here should be able to see him in action against Will Grier/Taylor Heinickie and the Carolina Panthers on Thursday at 8:00 PM.
"The defense was making plays all day as usual. Another defensive player making a splash is undrafted rookie Clifton Duck. Today he read a play beautifully and undercut the route for an interception."
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Ducks on the Great Lakes
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Re: Ducks on the Great Lakes
Man, I hope Duck makes the roster. Does anyone know if they're giving him any looks as a punt returner? Even in a back-up role?
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Re: Ducks on the Great Lakes
The only information I've read is his play on defense. I think as it stands now, due to Kyle Fuller and Prince Amukamara, Duck is a Practice Squad lock, so long as he stays healthy. If he can contribute on Special Teams and proves himself even with the 2nd guy on either side of the depth chart, he should stick on the Active Roster. For someone like Duck, the Preseason Games, rather than Practice, is where his money will be made. You can get physical in practice but it's all half speed. If he continues to show his play making ability that we all saw in Knoxville for the first time on Thursday, and he gets a shot at punt returner, I'd expect his reps to increase.
If Duck was 3 inches taller and 15 pounds heavier he's probably a 2nd round pick. As it stands, he's a smaller outside zone defender and may be able to man up as a smallish nickel with inside or outside help. Will be interesting to see how his size affects his play at the NFL level.
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