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| Mike Devlin - New York Jets - Tights Ends and Assistant Offensive Line Coach |
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 Mike Devlin begins his fifth year as a member of the NFL's New York Jets coaching staff. Devlin will be responsible for coaching the Tight Ends. He joined the Jets after two seasons as the offensive line coach for the Toledo Rockets of the Mid-American Conference (2004-05). In 2005 he coached an offensive line that plowed the way for the 11th-ranked offense in the country (459.2 yards/game). He helped develop T Nick Kaczur into a third-round draft pick (2005) by the New England Patriots. He began his coaching career as offensive quality control coach for the Arizona Cardinals in 2000 before being promoted to assistant offensive line coach in 2001.
Devlin was selected in the fifth round of the 1993 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills. He played in 101 regular-season games over seven seasons, from 1993-95 with the Bills and from 1996-99 with the Cardinals. He appeared in Super Bowl XXVIII with the Bills. He earned All-America honors at the University of Iowa and was a semifinalist for the Outland Trophy as the nation's top interior lineman in 1992. He was named Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year in 1992 and was tabbed Big Ten MVP by the Chicago Tribune.
Mike attended Cherokee High School in Marlton, NJ, where he earned All-America honors as an offensive lineman. |
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| Jahri Evans - New Orleans Saints - Guard |
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 NFL CAREER - Evans is a key figure in an offensive line that has ranked among the NFL's best units since 2006 and surrendered the fewest sacks in the league over the last three years. An immediate starter since being drafted in the fourth round in 2006, Evans has gone from being a little-known rookie from a small school to an established veteran now considered one of the NFL's top right guards. He has made the rapid ascent because of his maturity, work ethic and ability - with strengths that include both polished pass-protection skills and powerful run blocking. Another of his qualities has been dependability, as Evans has started all 64 games of his NFL career.
CAREER TRANSACTIONS - Agreed to terms on a seven-year contract; Re-signed to a one-year contract (RFA), 4/21/09; Signed to a three-year contract, 7/25/06; Selected in the fourth round (108th overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft.
HONORS - 2009: Pro Bowl-starter, Associated Press All-Pro, Pro Football Weekly/Pro Football Writers of America Association All NFL, The Sporting News All-Pro. 2006: Pro Football Weekly/PFWAAll-Rookie, Dallas Morning News All-Rookie.
2009 - Started all 16 games at right guard for the fourth consecutive season and was named to the starting lineup for the NFC in the Pro Bowl, his first career Pro Bowl selection. vs. Detroit (9/13): Started at RG and helped lead the Saints to 515 yards of total offense, with 157 rushing yards and zero sacks allowed in the 45-27 Opening Day win. at Philadelphia (9/20): Made his 50th career start and helped lead the offense to 421 yards of offense in a 48-22 victory. at Buffalo (9/27): Started at RG and helped lead the way for the team's 222 rushing yards. vs. NY Jets (10/4): Started at RG and helped to hold the Jets' defense without a sack and the Saints to rush for 153 yards in the 24-10 win. vs. NY Giants (10/18): Started at RG and paced the offense to 493 yards and 48 points in the win over the previously unbeaten Giants. at Miami (10/25): Was the starting right guard in the team's 46-34 victory. vs. Atlanta (11/2): Started at RG in the Monday Night win. vs. Carolina (11/8): Was the starting right guard in the win. at St. Louis (11/15): Started at RG in the victory, a game that saw the team gain 203 rushing yards. at Tampa Bay (11/22): Started at right guard and helped to keep Drew Brees sack-free in the win. vs. New England (11/30): Was the starting RG in the victory. at Washington (12/6): Started at right guard in the overtime win. at Atlanta (12/13): Started at RG in the win, helping to keep Drew Brees without being sacked. vs. Dallas (12/19): Started at right guard. vs. Tampa Bay (12/27): Started at RG. at Carolina (1/3): Started at right guard. vs. Arizona (1/16 - Divisional Playoff): Started at right guard in the win and helped keep Drew Brees from being sacked. vs. Minnesota (1/24 - NFC Championship Game): Was the starting right guard in the overtime victory. vs. Indianapolis (2/7 - Super Bowl XLIV): Started at RG in the win.
2008 - Part of an offensive line that allowed just 13 sacks on the season, a club record...Started all 16 games at right guard for the third-straight season, completing the year with a streak of 48-straight contests.
2007 - Continued his solid play for an offense that ranked No. 3 overall in the NFL...Started all 16 games at right guard.
2006 - Emerged as one of the line's most consistent performers in training camp and was a starter by early in preseason...Started all 16 games at right guard and both playoff games...Recovered a fumble vs. Philadelphia, Oct. 15.
COLLEGE - Finalist for the Division II Gene Upshaw Offensive Player of the Year Award in each of final two seasons...Anchored the Bloomsburg offensive line at LT after taking over as the starter as a sophomore...As a junior had 88 knockdowns with 10 TD-resulting blocks...Was a reserve in 2002 and redshirted in 2001.
PERSONAL - Attended Frankford (Philadelphia, Pa.) HS...Exercise science major...Born Aug. 22, 1983 in Philadelphia, Pa.
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| Carl Nicks - New Orleans Saints - Guard |
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 CAREER TRANSACTIONS - Signed to a three-year contract, 7/23/08; Drafted in the fifth-round (164th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft.
HONORS - 2008: Pro Football Weekly All-Rookie, Sporting News All-Rookie.
2009 - Started at left guard in all 16 games. vs. Detroit (9/13): Started at LG and helped lead the way for 515 yards of total offense, including 157 rushing yards and allowing zero sacks. at Philadelphia (9/20): Was the starting LG in the team's 48-22 victory. at Buffalo (9/27): Started at LG at blocked for the team's 222 rushing yards in the win. vs. NY Jets (10/4): Started at LG and helped the team to 153 rushing yards and zero sacks allowed in the victory. vs. NY Giants (10/18): Started at left guard and helped pace the team's 493-yard offensive attack that produced 48 points in the victory. at Miami (10/25): Was the starting left guard in the team's 46-34 victory. vs. Atlanta (11/2): Started at LG in the win over the Falcons. vs. Carolina (11/8): Started at left guard. at St. Louis (11/15): Was the starting left guard in the victory that featured 203 rushing yards for the team. at Tampa Bay (11/22): Started at left guard in the 38-7 win, helping to keep Drew Brees sack-free. vs. New England (11/30): Was the starting LG in the 38-17 victory, a win that saw the Saints post 480 of total offense. at Washington (12/6): Started at left guard in the overtime win. at Atlanta (12/13): Started at LG and helped to keep Drew Brees from being sacked. vs. Dallas (12/19): Started at left guard. vs. Tampa Bay (12/27): Started at LG. at Carolina (1/3): Started at left guard. vs. Arizona (1/16 - Divisional Playoff): Started at left guard in the win and helped to keep Drew Brees without being sacked. vs. Minnesota (1/24 - NFC Championship Game): Started at LG in the victory. vs. Indianapolis (2/7 - Super Bowl XLIV): Was the starting left guard in the victory...
2008 - After serving as a backup and goal-line tight end for the first Nicks opened the final 13 contests at left guard and was a key component of an offensive unit that was ranked first in the NFL in yards per game and scoring, while setting a club record with only 13 sacks surrendered...After entering the starting lineup in the fourth game of the season, vs. San Francisco, the Saints would only give up sacks in the final 13 contests.
COLLEGE - Appeared in 23 games at Nebraska, starting 13 contests, including 11 at left tackle in 2007 and two at right tackle in 2006...During his two seasons with the Cornhuskers, he allowed just one sack...As a senior, he was named second-team All-Big 12 while registering 76 knockdowns blocks...Appeared in all 11 games as a junior in 2006, serving as the top backup at RT, where he started the final two games...Attended Hartnell (Salinas, Calif.) JC in 2005...Played as a reserve defensive tackle as a true freshman at New Mexico State in 2003, recording three tackles and a fumble recovery...Majored in sociology.
PERSONAL - Attended Salinas (Calif.) HS, where he was a standout defensive tackle and named Defensive Lineman of the Year in 2002 in his region...While at Hartnell Junior College, also competed on the track team in shot put and discus...He and his wife, Bridget, have a daughter (Serena)...Born in San Francisco, Calif. |
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| Zach Strief - New Orleans Saints - Tackle |
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 CAREER TRANSACTIONS - Re-signed (RFA), 4/12/10; Re-signed to a one-year contract (RFA), 4/13/09; Signed a three-year contract, 7/20/06; Selected in the seventh round (210th overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft.
2009 - Played in all 16 games, primarily on special teams and as an extra blocking tight end, and also started two contests at left tackle. vs. Detroit (9/13): Played on special teams and also filled in during the second quarter at LT in place of Jermon Bushrod in addition to seeing action as an extra blocking tight end. at Philadelphia (9/20): Played on special teams and as an extra blocking tight end. at Buffalo (9/27): Saw extended playing time at LT after Jermon Bushrod left with an ankle injury and also played on special teams. vs. NY Jets (10/4): Started at left tackle and helped block for the team's 153 rushing yards and zero sacks allowed in the 24-10 win. vs. NY Giants (10/18): Played on special teams and as an extra blocking tight end. at Miami (10/25): Saw action at RT when Jon Stinchcomb was sidelined briefly and also on special teams and as an extra blocker in short-yardage sets. vs. Atlanta (11/2): Played on special teams and as an extra blocking tight end. vs. Carolina (11/8): Played on special teams and as an extra blocking tight end. at St. Louis (11/15): Played on special teams and as an extra blocking tight end in his 50th career game. at Tampa Bay (11/22): Started at left tackle and played on the line in a rotation, helping to lead the team to a 38-7 win with no sacks allowed. vs. New England (11/30): Played on special teams and as an extra blocking tight end. at Washington (12/6): Played on special teams and as an extra blocking tight end. at Atlanta (12/13): Played on special teams and as an extra blocking tight end. vs. Dallas (12/19): Played on special teams and as an extra blocking tight end. vs. Tampa Bay (12/27): Played on special teams and as an extra blocking tight end. at Carolina (1/3): Played on special teams in the first half and took over at right tackle in the second half. vs. Arizona (1/16 - Divisional Playoff): Played on special teams and as an extra blocking tight end. vs. Minnesota (1/24 - NFC Championship Game): Played on special teams and as an extra blocking tight end. vs. Indianapolis (2/7 - Super Bowl XLIV): Played on special teams and as an extra blocking tight end...
2008 - Played in all 16 games, starting at left tackle at Chicago, Dec. 11 in place of an injured Jammal Brown...Also came on for extended playing time at LT at Denver, Sept. 21, vs. Atlanta, Dec. 7 and at Detroit, Dec. 21...Played right tackle in second half after Jon Stinchcomb departed with back spasms, vs. Minnesota, Oct. 6...Appeared on special teams in every contest, and also served periodically as an extra tight end in short yardage situations.
2007 - Played in all 16 games, primarily on special teams while also starting at LT at Houston, Nov. 18, in place of injured starter Jammal Brown...Also saw extended time vs. St. Louis, Nov. 11, when Brown was forced to depart in the first quarter...Periodically played as a tight end in jumbo offensive packages. 2006 - Played in nine games, starting at LT at Tampa Bay, Nov. 5. Didn't allow a sack and praised by the coaching staff following the contest for a solid performance after stepping in for T Jammal Brown...Declared inactive for seven regular-season games...Saw action in both postseason contests on special teams.
COLLEGE - Anchored Northwestern's offensive line at tackle for his final three seasons, starting 40 games at right tackle...Recognized as a first-team All-American by the Football Writers Association of America and was a consensus second-team All-Big Ten as a senior...A key performer on a record-setting offense that averaged more than 500 yards per game and ranked fourth nationally...Second-team All-Big Ten in 2004...Became a full-time starter in 2003.
PERSONAL - Attended Milford (Ohio) HS...Allowed zero sacks as a senior and one as a junior...Also lettered in basketball and track...Communication studies major and minored in business institutions...Full name: Zachary David Strief. Married (Mandy)...Born Sept. 22, 1983 in Cincinnati, Ohio. |
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