| Adam
Archuleta
Scout.com Headlines: |
Position Preview: Defensive Backs 
Ineffectiveness and injuries take their toll on a secondary that was supposed to be one of the best
-by BearReport.com
Feb 15, 2008 |
Don't Count Out Manning Just Yet
Young safety has all the tools to be a playmaker on defense but just needs to put it all together
-by BearReport.com
Jan 25, 2008 |
Offseason Hunt: S Ken Hamlin
Hard-hitting safety from Dallas would make a lot of sense because Mike Brown can't stay healthy
-by BearReport.com
Jan 17, 2008 |
1st Round Focus: S Kenny Phillips
Bears can no longer count on captain Mike Brown and are in desperate need of an upgrade at safety
-by BearReport.com
Jan 9, 2008 |
Bear Report Audio: CB Ade Jimoh
Newest Monster of the Midway introduces himself to all Bears fans in this exclusive audio feature
-by BearReport.com
Sep 13, 2007 |
BearReport Audio: S Adam Archuleta
Newcomer safety talks about the Cover 2 and the Chris Harris trade in this exclusive audio feature
-by BearReport.com
Aug 7, 2007 |
Four Safeties, Two Starting Jobs
Lovie Smith isn't saying much about his DBs, but he tipped his hand a little bit during mini camp
-by BearReport.com
May 22, 2007 |
Between a Rock and a Hard Place
Danieal Manning started as a rookie in 2006 but now looks like a man without a job ... or a position
-by BearReport.com
May 17, 2007 |
Smith Brings Out Best in Archuleta
Veteran safety was a colossal bust in Washington but seems reinvigorated after a trade to Chicago
-by BearReport.com
Apr 3, 2007 |
Archuleta: Escape from Washington
Hard-hitting safety was a solid player in St. Louis but completely fell off the map in Washington
-by BearReport.com
Mar 21, 2007 |
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Ht: 5-11.5
Wt: 209
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11/27/1977 |
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Pro Highlights:
Prototype NFL safety…outstanding work ethic…explosive speed…intense, physical contact player…Rams’ second first-round pick (20th overall) in the 2001 NFL Draft. 2001: Played in 13 games at strong safety, starting 12…started all three postseason games at strong safety…finished sixth on the Rams with 81 tackles (43 solo) and tied for second with seven tackles for loss while notching two sacks for 10 yards, five passes defensed, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery…made 20 tackles in the postseason (14 solo) with one fumble recovery…named to all-rookie teams by The Football News and Pro Football Weekly…racked up seven tackles (three solo) and one fumble recovery in NFL debut at Philadelphia 9/9…registered career-high 12 tackles (eight solo) at San Francisco 9/23…made 10 tackles (one solo) the next week vs. Miami 9/30…had first NFL sack for three yards on Monday Night Football at Detroit 10/8…racked up nine tackles (five solo) and helped jar ball loose with 1:03 left that was intercepted by DE Grant Wistrom to seal victory against New York Giants 10/14…left game at New England 11/18 in second quarter with concussion and was inactive for the next two contests (vs. Tampa Bay 11/26 and at Atlanta 12/2)…came back as reserve vs. San Francisco 12/9 before leaving game in fourth quarter with concussion…sat out game at New Orleans 12/17 with concussion…came back strong to lead team in tackles at Carolina 12/23, tallying his third 10-tackle game (eight solo) with two QB pressures, one pass defensed, and one sack of QB Chris Weinke for a seven-yard loss in the first quarter, to force a fumble…led secondary with nine tackles (eight solo) and recovered fumble by RB Ahman Green that was forced by S Kim Herring in first quarter of NFC Divisional Playoff Game against Green Bay 1/20…made four tackles (two solo) and led team with five special teams tackles in NFC Championship Game vs. Philadelphia 1/27…led secondary with seven tackles (four solo) in Super Bowl XXXVI vs. New England 2/3.
College Highlights:
Former walk-on who started last three years in the Sun Devils’ linebacking unit... ranks fourth in school history with 54 stops behind line of scrimmage…recorded 330 tackles (202 solos) with 14 quarterback sacks, six fumble recoveries and five forced fumbles during four year career…202 solo tackles rank fifth on the Sun Devils’ career-record chart…Pac-10 Defensive Player of the Year and all Pac-10 Conference first-team pick as a senior...all-America first-team selection by The Sports Xchange, earning second-team honors from the Walter Camp Foundation...finalist for Football News’ National Defensive Player of the Year Award...one of three finalists for the Dick Butkus Award, given to top linebacker in college football...started at weakside outside linebacker...led team with career-high 127 tackles (93 solos)...had four sacks for minus 33 yards and 15 stops for losses of 70 yards...recovered four fumbles and caused three others...intercepted a pass and had five passes defensed…as a junior, named to all Pac-10 Conference first-team...named team most valuable player...started the final eleven games at weakside outside linebacker...despite missing the season opener, still led team with 111 tackles (59 solos)...had five sacks for minus 51 yards and 21 stops for losses of 102 yards...21 stops behind the line of scrimmage rank seventh on the school’s season-record list...intercepted a pass, had three passes defensed, a |
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