Brit Miller looking for an NFL team

Dan · Jun 30, 2009, 05:02 PM

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/11909392

OlivetNaz · Jun 30, 2009, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/11909392

Now THAT was a real good chance they gave him...

*ilphotog* · Jun 30, 2009, 07:01 PM

Not suprised, Brit has all the heart, just not enough speed. Hopefully someone else will give him a chance.

*OrangeFever* · Jun 30, 2009, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ilphotog

Not suprised, Brit has all the heart, just not enough speed. Hopefully someone else will give him a chance.

He'd be terrific on special teams; would make one heck of a practice player. I think if somebody gave him a chance, they'd discover he's a "gamer". Hope he gets a shot somewhere.

BananaShampoo · Jul 1, 2009, 08:30 AM

Was it Brit who was trying to convert to fullback? Not his natural position at all. Even if he were going in as a prospective LB I just don't think he has the speed for the NFL. He was a great college player, though. I do still hope he succeeds somewhere, whether it be in the NFL or wherever.

GeorgiaIllini · Jul 1, 2009, 08:38 AM

Wasn't J Leman with the Panthers also? Is he still there, or has he been released already?

*cdfillini* · Jul 1, 2009, 09:48 AM

More on Britt from Mark Tupper...http://www.herald-review.com/blogs/marktupper/

SixthandWhite · Jul 1, 2009, 12:11 PM

What's all this talk about speed? It was reported on this very website that he ran a 4.5 on pro day, which is good/excellent speed for an inside linebacker. He has good weight, but I bet the real knock on him is height/inexperience (he was only an inside backer for a year, afterall). He's listed at 6', but standing next to him, I'd say he's maybe 5'11" in shoes (maybe).

Regardless, I hope he comes to a 3-4 team, like the Jets, who definitely need special teams/backup linebackers like Brit.

Dan · Jul 2, 2009, 06:44 AM

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Ex-Illini on market for his next stop

"We know San Diego is interested,'' Miller said Tuesday, moments after receiving the news from the Panthers. "And my agent and I are pretty hopeful about some other teams. But everyone is on vacation now before the start of training camp, so I expect it will be two or three weeks before we hear anything. I knew this was a possibility.''

Tupper

carlharvick38 · Jul 2, 2009, 12:35 PM

At least Brit probably has a drivers license and knows how to work, so if he has to, he can support someone rather than be supported by everyone else.

*dsg* · Jul 3, 2009, 10:50 PM

Brit is headed to the Niners as a fullback!

Hope he makes it!
My Niners need all the help they can get!

*dsg* · Jul 3, 2009, 10:55 PM

They talked to him about it on the WAND news tonight.
I haven't been able to find a link on the internet tubes yet.

carlharvick38 · Jul 4, 2009, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by dsg

Brit is headed to the Niners as a fullback!

Hope he makes it!
My Niners need all the help they can get!

I think he has good enough size and speed to play fullback. Mike Singletary likes players like Brit, hopefully he gets a chance to play. With Singletary being the coach, you know damn well there will be a fullback. Singletary played and coaches the game the right way.

*ilphotog* · Jul 4, 2009, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by carlharvick38

I think he has good enough size and speed to play fullback. Mike Singletary likes players like Brit, hopefully he gets a chance to play. With Singletary being the coach, you know damn well there will be a fullback. Singletary played and coaches the game the right way.

cosign!, Best of luck to Brit, another Tom Rathman?

*IlliniSteve* · Jul 7, 2009, 01:31 PM

Brit Miller just signed with the 49ers to compete at fullback. Good news there, hopefully Brit can work hard and make that transition.

http://myespn.go.com/blogs/nfcwest/0...-Panthers.html

rtbritt · Jul 8, 2009, 03:31 PM

Before everyone gets all surprised and acts gives opinions on whether or not he can play fullback.....in HS in Decatur, he was the quarterback and fullback, mostly just the running quarterback, but also played some fullback...so it is a position he knows how to play and is not some huge experiment

jrader · Jul 9, 2009, 12:04 PM

This is the same route of Canton native Boomer Grigsby who played for ISU. A college middle linebacker, who start out as such with the KC Chiefs. Then converted after year two to fullback and special teams. The coaches told him it was easier to stay locked in with the NFL at that position and to play alot of special teams. Don't understand why, but it sounds like the path that they are both taking. Boomer was cut last year by Miami after the first game and sat out the whole season. Now he is with the Houston Texans on a two year contract. This may be the best thing for Brit to show his stuff, I am sure he will play special teams, also. I wish the best for all these local Illinois players.

SixthandWhite · Jul 9, 2009, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by jrader

This is the same route of Canton native Boomer Grigsby who played for ISU. A college middle linebacker, who start out as such with the KC Chiefs. Then converted after year two to fullback and special teams. The coaches told him it was easier to stay locked in with the NFL at that position and to play alot of special teams. Don't understand why, but it sounds like the path that they are both taking. Boomer was cut last year by Miami after the first game and sat out the whole season. Now he is with the Houston Texans on a two year contract. This may be the best thing for Brit to show his stuff, I am sure he will play special teams, also. I wish the best for all these local Illinois players.

Boomer was the most interesting character in that Hard Knocks series a few years ago. I got to see him a lot at ISU, it's good that he's found a home (at least temporarily) in the NFL.

BMD48 · Jul 10, 2009, 12:13 AM

I would love to see Brit playing fullback. My favorite recent fullback has to be former Seatlle FB Mack Strong. That guy was awesome and I could see Brit being that type of player.

BananaShampoo · Jul 10, 2009, 10:32 AM

My favorite fullback of all time was Matt Suhey for the Bears back in the Super Bowl days. He was a very good hard nosed player, who was a great blocker (lead blocker for Sweetness!), ran it some, and was also well-utilized as a pass catcher.

*cdfillini* · Jul 23, 2009, 08:12 AM

Nice update from Tupper on Britt Miller...http://http://www.herald-review.com/blogs/marktupper/

bdukes · Aug 6, 2009, 09:58 PM

http://myespn.go.com/blogs/nfcwest/0...-Panthers.html

*dsg* · Aug 14, 2009, 10:07 PM

Britt just caught his first Pro football touchdown pass!!
Approx 5:10 left in the second quarter to put San Fran over Denver 9-0.

Jun 30, 2009, 05:02 PM	#1
Dan Admin Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 9,610	http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/11909392 __________________ IllinoisLoyalty \| Illini Basketball \| Illini Football \| Twitter \| Facebook

Jul 1, 2009, 08:30 AM	#5
BananaShampoo Captain 'Paign Location: Urbana, IL Posts: 7,288	Was it Brit who was trying to convert to fullback? Not his natural position at all. Even if he were going in as a prospective LB I just don't think he has the speed for the NFL. He was a great college player, though. I do still hope he succeeds somewhere, whether it be in the NFL or wherever. __________________ C-U/UIUC Historian and Lover of all Things Illini

Jul 1, 2009, 08:38 AM	#6
GeorgiaIllini Posts: 1,435	Wasn't J Leman with the Panthers also? Is he still there, or has he been released already? Last edited by GeorgiaIllini; Jul 1, 2009 at 08:38 AM. Reason: No "h"

Jul 1, 2009, 12:11 PM	#8
SixthandWhite Posts: 679	What's all this talk about speed? It was reported on this very website that he ran a 4.5 on pro day, which is good/excellent speed for an inside linebacker. He has good weight, but I bet the real knock on him is height/inexperience (he was only an inside backer for a year, afterall). He's listed at 6', but standing next to him, I'd say he's maybe 5'11" in shoes (maybe). Regardless, I hope he comes to a 3-4 team, like the Jets, who definitely need special teams/backup linebackers like Brit. __________________

Jul 10, 2009, 10:32 AM	#20
BananaShampoo Captain 'Paign Location: Urbana, IL Posts: 7,288	My favorite fullback of all time was Matt Suhey for the Bears back in the Super Bowl days. He was a very good hard nosed player, who was a great blocker (lead blocker for Sweetness!), ran it some, and was also well-utilized as a pass catcher. __________________ C-U/UIUC Historian and Lover of all Things Illini

Jun 30, 2009, 07:01 PM	#3
ilphotog The camera never lies Location: Champaign Posts: 4,563	Not suprised, Brit has all the heart, just not enough speed. Hopefully someone else will give him a chance.

Jul 1, 2009, 09:48 AM	#7
cdfillini Posts: 17	More on Britt from Mark Tupper...http://www.herald-review.com/blogs/marktupper/

Jul 2, 2009, 12:35 PM	#10
carlharvick38 Banned Posts: 225	At least Brit probably has a drivers license and knows how to work, so if he has to, he can support someone rather than be supported by everyone else.

Jul 3, 2009, 10:50 PM	#11
dsg Posts: 456	Brit is headed to the Niners as a fullback! Hope he makes it! My Niners need all the help they can get!

Jul 3, 2009, 10:55 PM	#12
dsg Posts: 456	They talked to him about it on the WAND news tonight. I haven't been able to find a link on the internet tubes yet.

Jul 7, 2009, 01:31 PM	#15
IlliniSteve Location: Edwardsville, IL Posts: 4,381	Brit Miller just signed with the 49ers to compete at fullback. Good news there, hopefully Brit can work hard and make that transition. http://myespn.go.com/blogs/nfcwest/0...-Panthers.html

Jul 8, 2009, 03:31 PM	#16
rtbritt Posts: 53	Before everyone gets all surprised and acts gives opinions on whether or not he can play fullback.....in HS in Decatur, he was the quarterback and fullback, mostly just the running quarterback, but also played some fullback...so it is a position he knows how to play and is not some huge experiment

Jul 9, 2009, 12:04 PM	#17
jrader Posts: 8	This is the same route of Canton native Boomer Grigsby who played for ISU. A college middle linebacker, who start out as such with the KC Chiefs. Then converted after year two to fullback and special teams. The coaches told him it was easier to stay locked in with the NFL at that position and to play alot of special teams. Don't understand why, but it sounds like the path that they are both taking. Boomer was cut last year by Miami after the first game and sat out the whole season. Now he is with the Houston Texans on a two year contract. This may be the best thing for Brit to show his stuff, I am sure he will play special teams, also. I wish the best for all these local Illinois players.

Jul 10, 2009, 12:13 AM	#19
BMD48 Shake and Bake Location: Central Illinois Posts: 525	I would love to see Brit playing fullback. My favorite recent fullback has to be former Seatlle FB Mack Strong. That guy was awesome and I could see Brit being that type of player.

Jul 23, 2009, 08:12 AM	#21
cdfillini Posts: 17	Nice update from Tupper on Britt Miller...http://http://www.herald-review.com/blogs/marktupper/

Aug 6, 2009, 09:58 PM	#22
bdukes Posts: 1	Britt a FB in San Fran? http://myespn.go.com/blogs/nfcwest/0...-Panthers.html

Aug 14, 2009, 10:07 PM	#23
dsg Posts: 456	TOUCHDOWN! Britt just caught his first Pro football touchdown pass!! Approx 5:10 left in the second quarter to put San Fran over Denver 9-0.