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Frank Hoaglin
Issue date: 5/3/07 Section: Sports
Moore went from being a middle round possibility to a late round sleeper to an undrafted free agent, signing with the Dallas Cowboys. With Drew Bledsoe retiring this off-season, the possibility to potentially be a backup for starter Tony Romo is there. In day two of the NFL Draft, ESPN Senior Analyst Mel Kiper Jr. mentioned that Moore would make an NFL general manager look like a genius if they drafted him. The veteran ESPN analyst broke down game film with Moore's performance against the University of Washington, where he was an impressive 14 of 19 for 308 yards and a touchdown. Kiper also complimented his vision as he saw wideout Sammie Stroughter streaking downfield, as well as his arm strength as he completed the pass for an 80-yard touchdown.
Scouts in the War Room of The Sporting News even mentioned that Moore has the qualities to make it in the NFL.
Newton, arguably one of the top tight end prospects in the nation after his senior year, went undrafted as well, however, found himself in a quite opportune place by landing with the NFC West Champion Seattle Seahawks.
"It's really exciting, obviously, because this is a really good team, a lot of big names guys on it, and very successful in the past," Newton said. "So just being able get the opportunity to go up there and mix it up with them is a big honor for me and it will be fun."
With Seahawks tight ends Itula Mili and newcomer Marcus Pollard out of his prime, Newton looks at this as a good opportunity and even better the aspect of playing in a West Coast type of offense. The kind that is similar to that of the offense at Oregon State.
"I am going to play whatever role they want me to play," Newton said. "The first part is just battling to make the team, and after that I will do whatever they ask me to do. If that's being a blocker, a receiver, or whatever they want me to do, it's what I'm willing to do."
Scouts in the War Room of The Sporting News even mentioned that Moore has the qualities to make it in the NFL.
Newton, arguably one of the top tight end prospects in the nation after his senior year, went undrafted as well, however, found himself in a quite opportune place by landing with the NFC West Champion Seattle Seahawks.
"It's really exciting, obviously, because this is a really good team, a lot of big names guys on it, and very successful in the past," Newton said. "So just being able get the opportunity to go up there and mix it up with them is a big honor for me and it will be fun."
With Seahawks tight ends Itula Mili and newcomer Marcus Pollard out of his prime, Newton looks at this as a good opportunity and even better the aspect of playing in a West Coast type of offense. The kind that is similar to that of the offense at Oregon State.
"I am going to play whatever role they want me to play," Newton said. "The first part is just battling to make the team, and after that I will do whatever they ask me to do. If that's being a blocker, a receiver, or whatever they want me to do, it's what I'm willing to do."
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