Thread: Edwin Baker visits Broncos ?????

Former San Diego Chargers and Michigan State running back Edwin Baker visited the Denver Broncos on Saturday, according to a league source.

rest - http://sports.yahoo.com/news/source-...9618--nfl.html

My guess is that he's a possible practice squad candidate.

I've always liked him.

Here is his draft profile. A poor man's Ray Rice who had problems with the fumbles in college. Looks like a good prospect, but not all that explosive. Having said that, some folks projected him to go in the 2nd or 3rd round.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bs18c1c3J94

USA Today Draft Magazine:

RD6

Strengths - Baker is a powerful runner who lowers his pads and runs with a low center of gravity. Works hard to gain yards and gets a good forward lean at the end of his run.

Weaknesses - He was MSU's second running option, which is partially why he decided to leave after his junior year. Largely unproven in the passing game, both as a receiver and as a blocker.

Pro Football Weekly:

RD2-3

#1 Power Back

Upside - Chiseled physique. Low center of gravity and pad level. Runs hard, barrels through contact. Reads blocks. One-cut ability. Willing, face-up blocker.

Downside - Lacks ideal height. Some hip tightness. Average elusiveness. Lack an extra gear to break away. Carries loosely (9 career fumbles). Barely used as a receiver.

The way we see it - Compactly built with an NFL-ready musculature. Baker is a confident, competitive, intense back whose running skills translate to man- or zone- blocking schemes. Can be counted on to gain what is blocked, has tread remaining on his tires and pro makeup is a plus.

Rotoworld reporting Baker is on PS, this is sweet, I was hoping Denver would get smaller at RB.

@DenverBroncos

The #Broncos signed 7 players to the practice squad: P. Cornick, B. Garland, T. King, V. Painter, G. Robinson, J. Youboty & E. Baker.

Originally Posted by hamrob

...had problems with the fumbles in college... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bs18c1c3J94

...cousin of Hillman?