Other Eagles sign NFL deals

The NFL Draft is not the only way to get on an NFL team. Depending on the situation, signing as an undrafted free agent has its advantages. The player is just as much of a long-shot as a late rounder, yet has a little more control over where he goes. He and his agent can pick a spot or team that has real need. Many Eagles in the past few years have picked up Super Bowl rings by signing with the right team as a free agent (Herzy!). Here are the guys who didn't hear their names called over the weekend but still have a chance to make a team:

• Tyler Murphy -- signed with the Steelers. He will be part of their mini-camp and is listed as a WR. He has to show potential early for them to invest time in his transition from QB. 
• Josh Keyes -- signed with Tampa Bay. He seems like a good fit for Smith's 4-3, Cover 2 scheme. He can cover a lot of ground and has good speed. 
• Manny Asprilla -- signed with the Chargers. San Diego brought in 21 undrafted free agents. That seems like a shotgun approach. I don't love Asprilla's chances, but I am glad he'll get a shot.
• Bobby Vardaro -- signed with the Vikings. Their Fanside site considers him a potential backup.

Vardaro showing maturity and other links

We need some young offensive linemen to emerge. Perhaps Bobby Vardaro will be one of those names. If Richman is out a while, the redshirt freshman could start this season.

Nice job by Dave Shook on this feature of Albert Louis-Jean.

KPL expects BC to win the conference.

Everyone is saying the right thing about Montel's return, but reading that he is still icing his knee multiple times a day worries me.

This ACC preview does not mention any BC-related storylines.

Ron Brace is missing key practices as he recovers from surgery. Hopefully he will have a big year with the Patriots.

Can Andre Williams get enough carries this year? I actually think it has less to do with Montel and more to do with our offensive line and WRs. If BC shows any improvement in the passing game, it will allow for longer drives and more possessions, which would mean more touches for Williams.

Phil Steele ranked BC in the middle of the ACC.

The usual BC guys were mentioned in this ACC capsule.

This is a bit older, but check out what CFN said about Spaz (no. 37). I don't think he is as secure as the state. He needs to win this year.

BC commitment Harrison Jackson got some attention from his local paper.