CB Isaiah Frey - welcome to the 'Burgh

[Tibs]

Some much needed CB depth, even if it's on the practice squad. Looks like he's got some wheels..

Pittsburgh Steelers sign CB Isaiah Frey to the practice squad
http://www.behindthesteelcurtain.co...ers-sign-cb-isaiah-frey-to-the-practice-squad

Draft Analysis:

Bucky Brooks' take: Frey gives the Bears an athletic corner with athleticism and quickness. He is ideally suited to play in a two-deep scheme and will have a chance to make the roster as a sub defender.

Name: Isaiah Frey
College: Nevada
Height: 5-11 Weight: 188
Position: CB Pos2: FS
Class/Draft Year: Sr/2012
40 Low: 4.35

04/29/2012 - A closer look at the Bears' picks: Round 6/184 - Isaiah Frey, CB, 5-11, 188, Nevada...Had five interceptions and a national-best 21 pass breakups as a senior. Three-year starter. Does not play a physical game and has unrefined footwork. Has good closing speed but gives too much cushion in coverage. Solid 40-yard dash time (4.46) at pro day. - The Sports Xchange

Bears take Isiah Frey in sixth
http://www.scout.com/nfl/bears/story/1181961-bears-take-isiah-frey-in-sixth

Frey (5-10, 190) was not invited to the combine. He ran a 4.45 40-yard dash at his pro day, to go along with 18 bench-press reps, 32-inch vertical jump, 9-11 broad jump, 4.04 20-yard shuttle and 6.90 three-cone drill.

A three-year starter, Frey played in every game his collegiate career and did not deal with any major injuries. He led Nevada with five interceptions and 21 passes defended his senior season, earning him first-team All WAC honors. As a junior, he was named second-team All WAC.

He was recognized by Sports Illustrated as an honorable mention in their list of 2011 All Americans.

On film, Frey is a decent cover corner with quick feet and strong hands, which he uses well to redirect receivers at the line of scrimmage. He has outstanding closing speed and fluid hips. His ball skills are above average. He's a willing tackler but lacks ideal technique and strength.

Frey was drafted as a special teams player. His speed and footwork should allow him to have success as a gunner on punts. Yet he has all the measurables for an NFL cornerback, so down the road, with good coaching, he could turn into a contributor on defense.

 

[slashsteel]

Jump into the frey let's see what you can do.

 

[Drink IRON City]

I think this ios a good "depth" move. A chance to see what he has. Maybe that coachable talent that comes around......sooner, than later.



Salute the nation

 

[Black & Gold Bleeder]

 

[Litos]

Walder F'ng Frey. What a *******!!!

 

[Litos]

Does this mean that Grant is getting promoted soon?

 

[jitter77]

He looks fast with good ball skills. His tackling looks poor to me and it seems he is getting beat at the line often. He can catch up against the level he is playing with, but in the NFL those first few steps are crucial.

 

[Shane Falco]

Maybe they could partner Frey with Henley and they could turn out some great songs

 

[tdub88]

WTF has Boykin seen the field yet? He CAN'T be worse than Blake........ God, Blake sucks.

 

[TDX27]

Cortez to IR for an injury he's not even sure he has. Boykin traded for a conditional 5th rounder. This guy will probably end up jumping ahead of both on the depth chart especially now the Cortez is on IR. This team makes no sense with their personnel moves these past couple of years. Dumb, dumb and dumber.

 

[Gareth]

His tackling looks poor to me and it seems he is getting beat at the line often.

So, you are saying he already knows our defense?

 

[Spike]

He looks like a young Rod Woodson

 

[jitter77]

So, you are saying he already knows our defense?

No he has to master the skill of being clueless where the ball is..

He might be a good deep safety. He is fast, can catch, and seems to have decent instincts. I just don't think he will help us much at CB.