Chiefs Pick Up Former Patriots Offensive Tackle Off Waivers

2010 signed with Houston TexansAfter going undrafted in the 2010 NFL Draft, Maneri signed with the Houston Texans as an offensive tackle. He was waived by the team during final cuts on September 4,
New England- PatriotsManeri was claimed off waivers by the New England Patriots on September 5, 2010. He was waived on September 27, 2010, after being inactive for the first three games of the season. He was then re-signed to the team’s practice squad on September 29. He was re-signed to a future contract for the 2011 season on January 20, 2011. He was waived on September 4.

Here’s a write up by NFP’s Wes Bunting from his senior year at Temple:

One Nasty Owl
 
Temple tight end Steve Maneri has caught all of 11 passes this season and lacks the type of speed and overall athleticism to consistently create any kind of separation at the next level.
 
So why am I bringing up his name?
 
Well, at 6-6, 275 pounds, Maneri has found a niche on the Owls offense, and has developed into one of the most impressive blockers in the country at his position. His ability to play with power, balance, and body control at the point of attack are rare to see from a tight end his size.
 
Maneri made an absolute mockery of the Ohio run defense on Friday, routinely handling any defensive end they put in his way and easily driving/pancaking them away from the football. The guy definitely looks like a draftable prospect.
 
The question is, at what position?
 
There’s no doubt in my mind Maneri has the skill set to make a roster as a team’s No. 2, or No. 3 blocking tight end and could instantly enhance an NFL run game. However, much like former Arkansas TE Jason Peters (currently the Eagles starting left tackle), would it make more sense to ask Maneri to add about 30 pounds to his frame and turn him into an offensive tackle? He definitely has the athletic skill set and length to make the change, and at least gives NFL teams plenty of options concerning his role at the next level.

At least he came from one. Tony Mills from Pittsburgh next please

is there to help the run game in particular. My Guess is we have no hope of actually getting better run play out of the right side, with Lija on the left side. Wether it is an inexperience ZBS blocker in Gaither, or a Weak BRich hardly matters.

So at first I was like everyone else and had no idea who this guy was. After some digging I realized the pats are very deep at tackle, Starters Light and Volmer, with solder backing up, most teams only keep 3 tackles. Though the pats kept him, untill they signed waters, but he survived the first cut down to 53. I subscribed to preseason pass, and skipped through and watched every play of maneri in the preseason, flat out can play. He was playing backups ofcourse, but he was fantastic. Probably graded out at 100%, minus a missed assignment that almost got mallet sacked, but was certainly not a physical let down, purely mental. Oh and there is no way he is 290, he looked to have 15 on Nate Solder who is what 300 now? Maneri is atleast 310, he is a converted TE that now has the bulk and it shows. Better than Brich as of today in my opinnion.