Chris Banjo's 2nd chance at a 1st impression
Posted: Fri May 10, 2013 5:35 pm
From bigcatcountry.com:
Chris Banjo's 2nd chance at a 1st impression
By Adam Stites on May 10 2013
Four interceptions and 321 tackles in his collegiate career weren't enough to earn Banjo a contract as a rookie, but a year of dedication away from the game has given the defensive back his first chance to show the NFL what he can do.
The last weekend of April annually features hundreds of rookies added to NFL rosters with the daunting task of outplaying and replacing a veteran to earn a roster spot. For a majority of these players, it's their only chance at the NFL and if the opportunity slips through their fingers, it's often the end of the line for their time playing football.
Former-SMU Mustangs safety Chris Banjo never earned that opportunity in his rookie season though, as tryouts at rookie camps with both the Oakland Raiders and Pittsburgh Steelers ended with the four-year collegiate starter on the outside of the NFL, looking in.
Chris Banjo's 2nd chance at a 1st impression
Chris Banjo's 2nd chance at a 1st impression
By Adam Stites on May 10 2013
Four interceptions and 321 tackles in his collegiate career weren't enough to earn Banjo a contract as a rookie, but a year of dedication away from the game has given the defensive back his first chance to show the NFL what he can do.
The last weekend of April annually features hundreds of rookies added to NFL rosters with the daunting task of outplaying and replacing a veteran to earn a roster spot. For a majority of these players, it's their only chance at the NFL and if the opportunity slips through their fingers, it's often the end of the line for their time playing football.
Former-SMU Mustangs safety Chris Banjo never earned that opportunity in his rookie season though, as tryouts at rookie camps with both the Oakland Raiders and Pittsburgh Steelers ended with the four-year collegiate starter on the outside of the NFL, looking in.
Chris Banjo's 2nd chance at a 1st impression