Jets fans are the best fans! Thank you to the #Cuttino2NYJets loyal fans!

"Undrafted Stony Brook RB Conte Cuttino generates internet buzz as Jets rookie mini-camp near"

Manish Mehta of the Newark Star-Ledger published an article today about Conte and the internet buzz being created over this undrafted talent:

The groundswell of support came without warning, a tweeting tidal wave that flooded my account.

Not long after the NFL draft wrapped up, Jets fans went on a Twitter march for a running back from their backyard. They recited his stats, relayed his skills and attached a catchy hashtag to all their tweets -- #Cuttino2NYJets.

Read the full article here:  http://www.nj.com/jets/index.ssf/2010/04/undrafted_stonybrook_rb_conte.html

Conte would like to extend a VERY sincere "Thank You" to his loyal twitter family. You all are encouraging, exciting, gracious and great spirits! Thank you!

ESPN Interview: Cuttino plays waiting game in NFL draft

Conte interviewed with Jane McManus from ESPNNewYork.com this morning. An important point was made:
"It's not where you start, it's where you finish!"

Here is an excerpt from the article:

He can tout his 3,067 rushing yards and 20 touchdowns for the Seawolves, his 2007 MVP award, his status as the school's all-time leading rusher, but now there's nothing left to do but wait.
He could go in the sixth round, but he could easily be one of the players who gets a phone call after the draft is over. Even though he doesn't expect to go in the first two days, as a potential undrafted player he has three full days of watching and anticipation on tap this year.

CBS (Channel 2) Sports article: "Green Lantern: Meet Conte Cuttino, NFL Hopeful"

JEFF CAPELLINI, WCBSTV.com Senior Sports Producer interviewed Conte Friday morning. Read what he had to say about this NY native NFL Draft Prospect here:

http://wcbstv.com/sports/conte.cuttino.nfl.2.1652492.html

Here is an excerpt:

"I'm on that field. I want to make a play. If third-down back is what they need, I'm here. It doesn't matter."


If his phone rings this weekend, Cuttino said he'll cherish the moment, but then quickly turn the page. To him, becoming an NFL player is all about processes. You complete one, you quickly move on to another. While just getting to the big stage would be nice, Cuttino said he has more to offer. He intends on one day being the real deal, the guy offensive coordinators turn to in their moment of need.

"I have the drive to train and be the athlete that you will like. I am the guy who wants the ball. When it's fourth and inches I want the ball. I have the heart and drive to help the team as opposed to hinder the team," Cuttino said.

And if the phone doesn't ring?

"Any opportunity to get my foot into the door, I'll take. I mean, obviously, this is process. After, it's not the end. Another door will open for me to get eventually into the league. It's not a dream you give up that easily. You have to fight for it."

And fight, rest assured, Cuttino will.

"Conte Cuttino picked 6th by the NY Jets!" - This draft analyst thinks it's possible!

Sixth: RB Conte Cuttino. Maybe it is too early for Conte here but I got a feeling that the Jets would try to secure him early. He is a hidden gem and I certainly wouldn’t mind adding him to the backfield especially since there is so much uncertainty regarding how much LW can handle and the possibility of injury to LT and SG.

4 days until the NFL Draft! Here's another projection of Conte!

If you remember my blog post on Stony Brook University Running Back Conte Cuttino, the 4.4 quick speedster overlooked by a number of draft experts, a source close told me that Cuttino's being looked at closest by the teams in the East: the New York Jets, New England Patriots, New York Giants, and the Philadelphia Eagles. No, not the Buffalo Bills on the list. As to where Cuttino may go, he looks to be taken in the 3rd round, but with leaks about the condition of Cal Running Back Jahvid Best, Cuttino could move to as high as the 2nd round.

Follow this draft analyst on Twitter via @Zennie62

Check out this article from AFCBeast.com

"3. Speaking of third down running backs/kick returners…keep an eye out for Conte Cuttino out of Stony Brook to be added by the Jets after the draft as a UDFA."



Read more: http://www.afcbeast.com/2010/03/26/blogger-vs-blogger-running-backs-hard-knocks-mark-sanchez-more/#ixzz0jIbdcuoN