Ty Okada

[AFCAT]

[Travelingcat]

Okada and Hardy were in the roster bubble heading into their final preseason game (Hardy probably inside and Okada outside)-- both had the top PFF defensive grades on their teams in the final game.

I think Hardy is probably in excellent shape. Okada still feels like 50-50 to me-- I suspect he's their best depth option but they may figure they can put him on waivers without a lot of risk of him being claimed. Fingers crossed for the guy who has done everything he's been asked to do.

[MSU01]

Okada and Hardy were in the roster bubble heading into their final preseason game (Hardy probably inside and Okada outside)-- both had the top PFF defensive grades on their teams in the final game.

I think Hardy is probably in excellent shape. Okada still feels like 50-50 to me-- I suspect he's their best depth option but they may figure they can put him on waivers without a lot of risk of him being claimed. Fingers crossed for the guy who has done everything he's been asked to do.

I looked up a few different roster projections for the Bears this morning and Hardy wasn't listed on any of them. At least one mentioned him as a likely practice squad addition. The Bears seem to be quite deep on the defensive line.

[kmax]

[Travelingcat]

Congrats to Okada. I think if he can just stick on a roster, he will show folks that he can play with the big boys.

[Bobcatsinmso]

Congrats to Okada. I think if he can just stick on a roster, he will show folks that he can play with the big boys.

I think in 2 -3 years he can be a starter. Ty just keeps getting better, and he will be hitting his prime soon. Stay Healthy Ty!

[AFCAT]

[Colter_Nuanez]

One thing that is really interesting to me is that scouting has become so sophisticated and so has player development at the Power 4/5 programs. And the measurable athleticism of a player is so public, which flattens the earth of scouting. You must have measurables to get a seat at the table.

That said, the part that is so interesting to me is that once you get a seat at the table based on your measurables, it actually comes down to who is the best at football. Ty Okada is the best former Bobcat at playing football other than Alex Singleton. Troy Andersen is one great athletic specimens of his generation, from Montana or anywhere. Ty is way better at the sport of football.

Singleton is going into his 11th year as a pro because he's supreme at football. He is one of the best open field tacklers on the earth.

The underwear Olympics and where you play and who develops you and the level of competition and all the stuff that goes into being and NFL prospect has its pros and cons. But once you are actually in the league, you have to be actually great at football to be an active NFL player. Okada and Daniel Hardy are great examples of that.

[BelligerentBobcat]

One thing that is really interesting to me is that scouting has become so sophisticated and so has player development at the Power 4/5 programs. And the measurable athleticism of a player is so public, which flattens the earth of scouting. You must have measurables to get a seat at the table.

That said, the part that is so interesting to me is that once you get a seat at the table based on your measurables, it actually comes down to who is the best at football. Ty Okada is the best former Bobcat at playing football other than Alex Singleton. Troy Andersen is one great athletic specimens of his generation, from Montana or anywhere. Ty is way better at the sport of football.

Singleton is going into his 11th year as a pro because he's supreme at football. He is one of the best open field tacklers on the earth.

The underwear Olympics and where you play and who develops you and the level of competition and all the stuff that goes into being and NFL prospect has its pros and cons. But once you are actually in the league, you have to be actually great at football to be an active NFL player. Okada and Daniel Hardy are great examples of that.

I don’t disagree, but Okada and Hardy both performed very well in the “underwear Olympics”. I think both had around a 40” vert, Okada ran a 4.44 and Hardy a 4.6. Pretty sure Okada had great shuttle numbers too.

You’re absolutely correct that in the league being an athlete isn’t enough, but you’re not going to make it without being a high level athlete either.

[Colter_Nuanez]

One thing that is really interesting to me is that scouting has become so sophisticated and so has player development at the Power 4/5 programs. And the measurable athleticism of a player is so public, which flattens the earth of scouting. You must have measurables to get a seat at the table.

That said, the part that is so interesting to me is that once you get a seat at the table based on your measurables, it actually comes down to who is the best at football. Ty Okada is the best former Bobcat at playing football other than Alex Singleton. Troy Andersen is one great athletic specimens of his generation, from Montana or anywhere. Ty is way better at the sport of football.

Singleton is going into his 11th year as a pro because he's supreme at football. He is one of the best open field tacklers on the earth.

The underwear Olympics and where you play and who develops you and the level of competition and all the stuff that goes into being and NFL prospect has its pros and cons. But once you are actually in the league, you have to be actually great at football to be an active NFL player. Okada and Daniel Hardy are great examples of that.

I don’t disagree, but Okada and Hardy both performed very well in the “underwear Olympics”. I think both had around a 40” vert, Okada ran a 4.44 and Hardy a 4.6. Pretty sure Okada had great shuttle numbers too.

You’re absolutely correct that in the league being an athlete isn’t enough, but you’re not going to make it without being a high level athlete either.

That's what I'm trying to say....you MUST have the ticket to ride to get a chance. Then once you have a chance, playing football is most important. Troy Andersen is the best athlete. The other three Bobcats in the league are as good or better at football, athleticism aside.

[BelligerentBobcat]

One thing that is really interesting to me is that scouting has become so sophisticated and so has player development at the Power 4/5 programs. And the measurable athleticism of a player is so public, which flattens the earth of scouting. You must have measurables to get a seat at the table.

That said, the part that is so interesting to me is that once you get a seat at the table based on your measurables, it actually comes down to who is the best at football. Ty Okada is the best former Bobcat at playing football other than Alex Singleton. Troy Andersen is one great athletic specimens of his generation, from Montana or anywhere. Ty is way better at the sport of football.

Singleton is going into his 11th year as a pro because he's supreme at football. He is one of the best open field tacklers on the earth.

The underwear Olympics and where you play and who develops you and the level of competition and all the stuff that goes into being and NFL prospect has its pros and cons. But once you are actually in the league, you have to be actually great at football to be an active NFL player. Okada and Daniel Hardy are great examples of that.

I don’t disagree, but Okada and Hardy both performed very well in the “underwear Olympics”. I think both had around a 40” vert, Okada ran a 4.44 and Hardy a 4.6. Pretty sure Okada had great shuttle numbers too.

You’re absolutely correct that in the league being an athlete isn’t enough, but you’re not going to make it without being a high level athlete either.

That's what I'm trying to say....you MUST have the ticket to ride to get a chance. Then once you have a chance, playing football is most important. Troy Andersen is the best athlete. The other three Bobcats in the league are as good or better at football, athleticism aside.

Gotcha. My bad for misunderstanding. I think you’re 100% spot on.

[Colter_Nuanez]

One of my favorite stories I've ever written:

[mslacatfan]

One of my favorite stories I've ever written:

I forgot that Okada was a walk on…. Crazy.

[Colter_Nuanez]

One of my favorite stories I've ever written:

I forgot that Okada was a walk on…. Crazy.

Of the guys with Montana ties who were in the mix in the NFL this last week:

Dylan Cook - Walk-on
Samori Toure - one offer - a partial from the Griz
Ty Okada - Walk-on
Daniel Hardy - Partial scholarship out of JC
Alex Singleton - Only offer MSU
Sebastian Valdez - only offer MSU
Lance McCutcheon - partial scholarship
Patrick O'Connell - Walk-on

Junior Bergen and Tommy Mellott - big recruits mostly because they grew up in Montana.

[BelligerentBobcat]

One of my favorite stories I've ever written:

Is Phil Kornachuk related to the freshman RB?

[Colter_Nuanez]

One of my favorite stories I've ever written:

Is Phil Kornachuk related to the freshman RB?

Yessir, Shanko is Phil's son.

[PapaG]

One thing that is really interesting to me is that scouting has become so sophisticated and so has player development at the Power 4/5 programs. And the measurable athleticism of a player is so public, which flattens the earth of scouting. You must have measurables to get a seat at the table.

That said, the part that is so interesting to me is that once you get a seat at the table based on your measurables, it actually comes down to who is the best at football. Ty Okada is the best former Bobcat at playing football other than Alex Singleton. Troy Andersen is one great athletic specimens of his generation, from Montana or anywhere. Ty is way better at the sport of football.

Singleton is going into his 11th year as a pro because he's supreme at football. He is one of the best open field tacklers on the earth.

The underwear Olympics and where you play and who develops you and the level of competition and all the stuff that goes into being and NFL prospect has its pros and cons. But once you are actually in the league, you have to be actually great at football to be an active NFL player. Okada and Daniel Hardy are great examples of that.

Huh? When on the field, Troy has proven he can play at an elite level in the NFL. I love Ty, but there’s a decent chance he doesn’t even dress for some games this season even if healthy.

[catsrback76]

One thing that is really interesting to me is that scouting has become so sophisticated and so has player development at the Power 4/5 programs. And the measurable athleticism of a player is so public, which flattens the earth of scouting. You must have measurables to get a seat at the table.

That said, the part that is so interesting to me is that once you get a seat at the table based on your measurables, it actually comes down to who is the best at football. Ty Okada is the best former Bobcat at playing football other than Alex Singleton. Troy Andersen is one great athletic specimens of his generation, from Montana or anywhere. Ty is way better at the sport of football.

Singleton is going into his 11th year as a pro because he's supreme at football. He is one of the best open field tacklers on the earth.

The underwear Olympics and where you play and who develops you and the level of competition and all the stuff that goes into being and NFL prospect has its pros and cons. But once you are actually in the league, you have to be actually great at football to be an active NFL player. Okada and Daniel Hardy are great examples of that.

[AFCAT]

Saw this on Instagram.
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[TomCat88]

Okada six tackles