Even More WitP: SWA, Brick, Herc, Bess

Sammy Batten of the Fayettesville Observer writes that former UH QB Shawn Withy-Allen recently had a workout with the Carolina Panthers.

If the Carolina Panthers suffer any injuries or need some help at quarterback during training camp, Shawn Withy-Allen from the Fayetteville Guard could get a call.

Withy-Allen worked out in Spartanburg, S.C., for Panther scouts last Friday, one day before the National Football League franchise began pre-season practice.

“I’m encouraged,’’ Withy-Allen said Thursday. “Anytime you get seen by NFL brass, it’s definitely a good thing.’’

SFI takes a look at the competition in 49ers camp for the "ted" linebacker spot. Jeff Ulbrich is currently a frontrunner.

Former starter Ulbrich, a heady and scrappy veteran, appeared to experience a career rebirth last year after losing his starting job in 2006. Ulbrich plays with intensity, is smart and instinctive and gets to the football with aggression. Ulbrich ran as the starter this spring and appeared capable of handling the job, though he's a bit undersized for what the 49ers are looking for at the position.

Due to injuries to the Arizona Cardinals' starting and backup center, Hercules Satele is currently working out as the backup center.

If the injuries to Peters and Johnson are significant, the Cardinals are likely to sign a center in the coming days. With Johnson and Peters out, the backup center is rookie free agent Hercules Satele from Hawaii.

Matty I of the excellent Phinsider blog is really pulling for Davone Bess to make the Dolphins 53-man roster.

Meanwhile, Davone Bess continues to open some eyes. Many people believe that he, along with Hagan and Ginn, have been the best 3 receivers in camp for Miami. Entering camp, I was anxious to see what he could do and he hasn't disappointed. Come August 9, he's going to be at the very top of my "watch list" when Miami plays their first preseason game. He has an opportunity here in Miami to really get involved in the offense. And the thing is, the Dolphins might have no choice but to keep him on the 53 man squad. I really doubt there's any chance Bess could be stashed away on the practice squad. I think a number of teams looking for receiver depth would be interested in claiming him before Miami could get him on the PS. And I think that this regime is too smart to let him get away - quite possibly Miami's 1st undrafted rookie gem in a long, long time.

Hope he's right!