NFL Roster Cuts: Kansas City Chiefs Roster Bubble And Locks
by Joel Thorman on Sep 1, 2010 4:29 PM CDT
in 2010 Kansas City Chiefs Preseason
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PrintSo I've started to trim down the Kansas City Chiefs roster for Saturday's cut down day. The Chiefs must go from 75 to 53 players meaning 22 players will be released by Saturday afternoon.
I went through the entire Chiefs roster and picked out the guys that I thought were locks to make the roster. It would take a Bernard Pollard-sized surprise for one of the locks to be released. As Pollard has shown us, what we think is a lock and what GM Scott Pioli thinks is a lock are two different things.
I also went through and put all the players into one group that were not locks -- bubble players. Some players -- like Maurice Leggett and Shaun Smith -- are probably going to make the roster. But can you say that for sure? I'm not sure that you can. Another example -- both Rudy Niswanger and Casey Wiegmann are listed under the bubble players. No, they're not going to cut them both but can't you envision a scenario where they keep one over the other? I'm not sure who's in the lead at this point.
The Chiefs currently have 75 players. I've got this split up with 40 bubble players and 35 locks. That means in my scenario there are 40 players playing for 18 roster spots (plus the practice squad).
I'm sure you won't all agree with me so give us your take in the comments.
BUBBLE PLAYERS
- C Rudy Niswanger
- C Casey Wiegmann
- CB Jackie Bates
- CB Travis Daniels
- CB Mike Richardson
- CB/S Maurice Leggett
- CB/S Donald Washington
- DE Alex Magee
- DE/DT Dion Gales
- NT Garrett Brown
- NT Derek Lokey
- DE/NT Shaun Smith
- FB Mike Cox
- G/T Colin Brown
- G Darryl Harris
- G Dan Santucci
- G/T Ikechuku Ndukwe
- LB Justin Cole
- LB Cory Greenwood
- LB David Herron
- LB John Russell
- LB Pierre Walters
- LS Thomas Gafford
- C Lemuel Jeanpierre
- QB Tyler Palko
- RB Jackie Battle
- RB Tim Castille
- RB Javarris Williams
- S Reshard Langford
- S DaJuan Morgan
- S Ricky Price
- OT Bobby Greenwood
- TE Leroy Banks
- TE Jake O'Connell
- WR Rich Gunnell
- WR Jeremy Horne
- WR Quinten Lawrence
- WR Verran Tucker
- WR Jerheme Urban
- WR Terrance Copper
LOCKS
- CB Brandon Carr
- CB Brandon Flowers
- CB Javier Arenas
- S Eric Berry
- S Kendrick Lewis
- DE Glenn Dorsey
- DE Wallace Gilberry
- DE Tyson Jackson
- NT Ron Edwards
- G Ryan Lilja
- G Brian Waters
- K Ryan Succop
- LB Jovan Belcher
- LB Tamba Hali
- LB Derrick Johnson
- LB Corey Mays
- LB Cameron Sheffield
- LB Andy Studebaker
- LB Mike Vrabel
- LB Demorrio Williams
- G Jon Asamoah
- P Dustin Colquitt
- QB Matt Cassel
- QB Brodie Croyle
- RB Jamaal Charles
- RB Thomas Jones
- S Jon McGraw
- OT Branden Albert
- OT Ryan O'Callaghan
- OT Barry Richardson
- TE Tony Moeaki
- TE Leonard Pope
- WR Dwayne Bowe
- WR Chris Chambers
- WR Dexter McCluster
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Kind of offtopic(a bit) but that's a pretty impressive list of 35 core players to me.
Sure there’s some obvious holes still but I don’t think if we did this same thing at this time last year the lock list would be quite as impressive or as long as it is now.
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
agreed
I feel like pretty much all of the starting jobs are held by players who actually belong starting in the NFL… which is nice, as compared to 2009.
Sure, you can always upgrade most positions… but things are looking up
this should be the most exciting Chiefs team in years! Most major needs filled with playmakers, and the league's best coaching staff... 10-6 a possibility?
"yes, thank you"
-the Detroit Lions
this should be the most exciting Chiefs team in years! Most major needs filled with playmakers, and the league's best coaching staff... 10-6 a possibility?
I'm fairly certain there was a point in 2008 where DJ was hurt
and the three LB’s we fielded were Rocky Boiman, Pat Thomas, and Weston Dacus…
Ouch.
Ryan Succop will be the kicker for the AFC in the 2011 Pro Bowl
Boiman and Thomas started a few games together. I know, awful, just awful.
"On this team, we fight for that inch. On this team, we tear ourselves, and everyone around us to pieces for that inch. We CLAW with our finger nails for that inch. Cause we know when we add up all those inches that's going to make the fucking difference between WINNING and LOSING between LIVING and DYING!
I'll tell you this in any fight it is the guy who is willing to die who is going to win that inch. And I know if I am going to have any life anymore it is because, I am still willing to fight, and die for that inch because that is what LIVING is.
The six inches in front of your face!"
-Any Given Sunday-
by Simon from KC on Sep 1, 2010 8:03 PM CDT up reply actions
pat thomas
in general did not mean good things. i can’t believe i watched all those games.
by liquorstoreclerk on Sep 2, 2010 2:01 AM CDT up reply actions
on the filp side...
the bubble boys are pretty shite…at least most of them. Haley is right about one thing…there is no depth, anywhere.
Chiefs Might
by chicks_love_chiefs on Sep 1, 2010 5:08 PM CDT up reply actions
I have to agree there
But I’d imagine we were probably saying the same thing last year when guys like Studebaker, Belcher and Gilberry were on the bubble. Alot of young guys there that we have to let develop.
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
there are some promising guys like
Horne
Walters
Lokey
C Brown
C Greenwood
Battle
Harris
But, yeah, I admit there are some easy-cut, camp-fodder guys on that list, as always
this should be the most exciting Chiefs team in years! Most major needs filled with playmakers, and the league's best coaching staff... 10-6 a possibility?
I think that's optomistic
IMO only guys there that i think have promise are Horne Lokey Greenwood and battle
Not true
They have depth at RB and I would even contend DB. Also, gotta wait and see with the LB’s, but maybe there as well…
Matt Verderame
Depth at LB?
now I’ve heard it all
Chiefs Might
by chicks_love_chiefs on Sep 1, 2010 7:54 PM CDT up reply actions
I consider Studebaker, Sheffield, DJ, and Belcher as being at least average depth
Ryan Succop will be the kicker for the AFC in the 2011 Pro Bowl
I agree
I think there should have been a 3rd section for guys who are already packing there bags… When you’re fighting for a roster spot and get a monster kick return called back for fucking taunting you’re doneskie son. Goodbye, David Herron, Don’t let the door hit your ass on the way out. I wouldn’t have locked up Barry Richardson. He was eaten alive on Friday, and just straight fucked up and let some unblocked rushers through. I think he played his way into the bubble. Also, I agree with a few I’ve read about Battle. He has fought, He wants it, and He’s getting it. If he plays like this all season, then we’ve got nasty depth at running back.
"On this team, we fight for that inch. On this team, we tear ourselves, and everyone around us to pieces for that inch. We CLAW with our finger nails for that inch. Cause we know when we add up all those inches that's going to make the fucking difference between WINNING and LOSING between LIVING and DYING!
I'll tell you this in any fight it is the guy who is willing to die who is going to win that inch. And I know if I am going to have any life anymore it is because, I am still willing to fight, and die for that inch because that is what LIVING is.
The six inches in front of your face!"
-Any Given Sunday-
by Simon from KC on Sep 1, 2010 8:10 PM CDT up reply actions
agreed on the locks
I would put these guys on a “near lock” list, as it would take a decent surprise to knock them out…
C Rudy Niswanger
C Casey Wiegmann
CB/S Donald Washington
DE/NT Shaun Smith
FB Mike Cox
G/T Colin Brown
LS Thomas Gafford
RB Jackie Battle
RB Tim Castille
TE Jake O’Connell
WR Terrance Copper
this should be the most exciting Chiefs team in years! Most major needs filled with playmakers, and the league's best coaching staff... 10-6 a possibility?
I'm expecting Brown to be let go for practice squad.
Niswanger can play two positions and Haley seems to like him so I think he’s a lock, Gafford is the only longsnapper that we have really, and I think Copper is a lock because of his ST play and noticed as well they throw him into the offense on certain running plays and screens for his blocking ability.
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
you're probably right
it’s probably Brown v Ndukwe for the last OL spot right now, and IF they think Brown could clear waivers, he could easily be the one cut.
I like Wiege as the starter, but Rudy is more of a lock to make the roster, with the versatility you mentioned.
Haley loves Copper, and, as much as I’d like to find a replacement for him, he seems to be a lock to me, too. I think Battle makes it for the ST ability as well.
The Donald Washington project is still in the early stages, so I think he stays for sure.
this should be the most exciting Chiefs team in years! Most major needs filled with playmakers, and the league's best coaching staff... 10-6 a possibility?
Washington is young too.
He came out early and those guys, not to mention his position change, tend to take a bit longer to develop. Man I wish we could stick Caseys brain into Niswangers noggin’.
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
and cut 4 inches off his height....
probably have to be mid shin…
by liquorstoreclerk on Sep 2, 2010 2:04 AM CDT up reply actions
I think
Copper could be in trouble because we have a lot more guys that are willing to really get after it on ST. I know Haley loves the guy, but he loved Lance Long too. I wouldn’t be shocked on him either way.
I agree with others that Brown will probably end up on the practice squad.
I agree that they will probably keep 2 FB, but I wouldn’t be surprised if they cut one.
"There is no charge for awesomeness" - Kung Fu Panda
I considered that too
Seemed more and more likely that Horne would be the perfect candidate to replace Copper and maybe add something to the team with more pass catching ability. But Haley also came from a team where a guy like Sean Morey was worth keeping around for everything he does outside of catching the ball and my gut says Copper will stay.
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
I'm still not sure about 2 FBs
Someone needs to sell me on the benefits of keeping two fullbacks (Cox and Castille). I like Cox* and I like Castille but is either or both good enough to justify eating an extra roster spot?
I’m going to predict Cox as a surprise cut. Castille seems to have more upside outside of the blocking game. Perhaps there is an injury concern – but could we not use Battle or one of the TEs in a pinch?
Plus it’s not like FBs are a hot commodity – there is a decent chance that if we let one of them slide we could snag them out of free agency if the need arose.
by Ochophosphate on Sep 1, 2010 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions
double damn
it turned my * into a bullet point – FAIL
by Ochophosphate on Sep 1, 2010 9:16 PM CDT up reply actions
I like Mike over Tim
He shows more intensity . Castille maybe better at running the ball but Cox is better at everything else
that'd be a HUGE surprise
do you have any basis for that one?
this should be the most exciting Chiefs team in years! Most major needs filled with playmakers, and the league's best coaching staff... 10-6 a possibility?
Nope.
Just a feeling that there will be a suprise or two…and he tops my list. Colts pretty much just dumped him, and you don’t just dump good linemen.
by craig in calgary on Sep 1, 2010 4:43 PM CDT up reply actions
Unless
You’re putting in a new scheme and he doesn’t fit.
there always seems to be a surprise or two
but, Lilja has looked pretty solid, and nobody else has seen first team snaps in his place… so I doubt it’s him.
this should be the most exciting Chiefs team in years! Most major needs filled with playmakers, and the league's best coaching staff... 10-6 a possibility?
Nope, I just heard Bill Maas
talking the other day about how solid Lilja is at zone blocking and how he’ll be a huge upgrade for the running game, especially when Charles is in.
"There is no charge for awesomeness" - Kung Fu Panda
He certainly isn't making people question why the Colts cut him
Chiefs Might
by chicks_love_chiefs on Sep 1, 2010 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
idk, he's looked solid to me, and according to Porkchop... Bill Mass too
this should be the most exciting Chiefs team in years! Most major needs filled with playmakers, and the league's best coaching staff... 10-6 a possibility?
Lilja was an upgrade
I thought it was odd the Colts let him go, but if he can fit the scheme here, I think he is an upgrade for that line. I still want to see another top tier guard. Maybe in the draft next year. Thankfully, Lilja has played well enough to earn the position, based on who his current competition is anyway…
My sofa that I want to throw out can earn that position. We haven't had a good RG in a while...
Lilja’s doing fine though.
God typed "iddqd" before creating Jason Heyward.
I tend to agree... i think they find a spot for him
this should be the most exciting Chiefs team in years! Most major needs filled with playmakers, and the league's best coaching staff... 10-6 a possibility?
yeah no way do we cut a guy we liked enough to take in the 3rd just 1 year later when hes a prototype 3-4 end on a 3-4 team
Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.
Team Colquitt
I bet....
there will be at least 1 Bernard Pollard type shocker to us all…..so get ready to shake your head and say…..“wtf?”
by HeatherChiefsLvr on Sep 1, 2010 4:47 PM CDT reply actions
Maybe not a shock but Dajuan Morgan is as good as gone.
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
that's a pretty safe bet, i think
this should be the most exciting Chiefs team in years! Most major needs filled with playmakers, and the league's best coaching staff... 10-6 a possibility?
you would be shocked if Morgan was cut
I think most would be suprised if he made the team
Chiefs Might
by chicks_love_chiefs on Sep 1, 2010 5:07 PM CDT up reply actions
I'm probably setting myself up here
but I don’t think there will be a shocker like that this year. I think at this point they’ve purged the team of the Carl/Herm guys that they don’t want. There could be some minor surprises but I don’t think anybody will fall out of their chair when they see the list.
"There is no charge for awesomeness" - Kung Fu Panda
I probably just jinxed us
Now they’ll cut Brian Waters or something crazy like that.
"There is no charge for awesomeness" - Kung Fu Panda
and I will remind everyone of your jinx
if that happens. I’m going to bookmark this thread right now! :) I wouldn’t do such a rotten thing.
And hopefully that won’t happen.
by HeatherChiefsLvr on Sep 1, 2010 5:14 PM CDT up reply actions
My potential surprise cut
Jon McGraw.
I don’t really expect it, but that’s what would make it a surprise. There’s a lot of young guys at safety and on ST so he could be expendable, but I doubt it.
Its no coincidence we got lit up for two ST touchdowns last year on the week McGraw was out.
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
Everyone always says, "Nah," when someone brings up their guess for a surprise cut in these threads.
That’s the point. If anyone said, “I agree with you and believe that it’s a real possibility,” it wouldn’t be a surprise cut.
Cassel gets cut
Croyle is the Starter with Palko the backup QB
Ninja Ass
by Steve_Chiefs on Sep 1, 2010 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
TURRIBLE!!!!
in my best charles barkley impression
by HeatherChiefsLvr on Sep 2, 2010 12:26 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I don't think so
Last year Pollard was a shocker because he was running 1st team all camp. Then he got into a big argument with Clancy, and poof, he was gone. It was a message cut. This year, there is no need for any message cuts. This team buys in.
but i didn't like that message :( lol
by HeatherChiefsLvr on Sep 2, 2010 12:26 AM CDT up reply actions
I HATED Cutting Pollard at the time, and hated it more when he turned in an All Pro Season with Houston
And hated it even more when we drafted Berry, because Berry and Pollard would be hands down the best safety combo in the NFL. But what’s done is done, and hopefully Kendrick Lewis can become a reasonable facsimile of what Pollard did last year.
I realize one of them isn't always healthy, but Bob Sanders and Antoine Bethea might have something to say about that.
Heck, even Antoine Bethea and Melvin Bullitt are pretty good. Darren Sharper and Roman Harper aren’t too shabby either. I’d maybe even argue Kerry Rhodes and Adrian Wilson, just off the top of my head. Plus it’s entirely possible that Pollard played so well for Houston because he’s a much better fit for their scheme than ours. He’s much better in run than pass protection, and our safeties need to be able to cover.
the "super bubble"
if you take the 35 locks above, add the 11 I mentioned as near locks, now you’re at 46…
so the last 7 spots are the ones really up for grabs, IMO.
this should be the most exciting Chiefs team in years! Most major needs filled with playmakers, and the league's best coaching staff... 10-6 a possibility?
I have to think Cox is a lock too. A Coxlock?
No other true fullback on the roster and he has steadily improved since he joined the team.
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
someone at the Star said
they thought Cox was on the way out the door…
but, I’m not buying it as of now
this should be the most exciting Chiefs team in years! Most major needs filled with playmakers, and the league's best coaching staff... 10-6 a possibility?
Cox doesn't seem to make many mistakes
He’s available and dependable. I’d be surprised if he’s gone.
or, sadly, any other newspaper
this should be the most exciting Chiefs team in years! Most major needs filled with playmakers, and the league's best coaching staff... 10-6 a possibility?
I really hope so
I like Cox (? never said that before) over Castille all day. He gets some great blocks and can be a weapon catching passes under the LBs.
by Eric's berries on Sep 1, 2010 8:30 PM CDT up reply actions
After Mike Cox caught a pass for about 15-25 yards in the steeler game last year
I heard Mitch Holtus say “Cox comes up big after he gets to the 48 yardline.” lol
Dont forget about players that were cut from other teams
There could be fewer spots available than we think
yeah, You'd have to think they will pick up at least one or two waiver wire guys
this should be the most exciting Chiefs team in years! Most major needs filled with playmakers, and the league's best coaching staff... 10-6 a possibility?
RB
TJones, JCharles, JBattle
Javarris Williams back to PS.
FB
Mike Cox
Cut Castille….he is decent but really has not “taken” the job from Cox.
"One of the teams asked me a running back question," McCluster said. "They said when you have the ball, do you focus on the guy who's in front of you or the next guy.
"I told them 99% of the time, I'm going to make that first guy miss. Then, I'm onto the next."
i like cox (no homo)
he’s the one i’m pulling for the most on the bubble. he lead blocks well and has been a great serviceman. I have not see anything from castille which would warrant the nod over cox. castille is a better reciever i assume…but i thought we were a run first team???
Both guys are worthy of a roster spot
If one is cut, he will be picked up.
I think both stay
this should be the most exciting Chiefs team in years! Most major needs filled with playmakers, and the league's best coaching staff... 10-6 a possibility?
Chan will be all over Cox(pun not intended?)
If he gets cut.
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
unless Niswange tells the chiefs to F-off if they name Wiegmann a starter
i don’t see any way he isn’t on the roster. They have put way to much time into trying to make him a decent center.
Dejuan Morgan has gotta be gone i would hope
The lock list
I will pretty much go ahead and say that one, if not a couple of those guys will be cut. Its just the way it goes….and it will leave us saying WTF?!
You know its coming…..
"One of the teams asked me a running back question," McCluster said. "They said when you have the ball, do you focus on the guy who's in front of you or the next guy.
"I told them 99% of the time, I'm going to make that first guy miss. Then, I'm onto the next."
No surprises this year.
They’ve had a full year to cut out the cancers. I just can’t see another Pollard like cut… i.e, no strter on the roster from last year is just going to be cut… except for maybe Nicewanger. But that wouldn’t really be a shocker.
"Reach for new elevation; and see just how high we can go. Full blown determination; will take us further than we know. My own anticipation; keeps the fire from burning out, It's time for domination... no one can ever take us down" - Pillar - "For the Love of the Game"
by Red N Gold Beast on Sep 1, 2010 5:18 PM CDT reply actions
Corey Mays
I’m hopeful Pioli will find an ILB to take his place on the roster. It isn’t good news if Mays is a near starter.
I think Rudy and Casey are locks
Wiegmann starts, Niswanger backs up center and guard.
The only way I could see one of them being dropped would be if there’s a surprise cut, like maybe Hartwig from the Steelers, that they feel would upgrade the center spot.
agreed. was thinking the same thing.
one stays for backup at C and guard.
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by chief Stevie_k on Sep 1, 2010 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions
If you're cutting one and keeping one for a back up
Wiegman will get cut. Niswanger will be around longer
nobody said anything about cutting one.
If you cut one, you don’t have a back up. duh.
" It was great for me to get out of that city, because it was just a lot of jealousy, envy and hate that came with being a part of that city."
- LJ, after taking denial lessons from our current President
by chief Stevie_k on Sep 2, 2010 1:03 PM CDT up reply actions
How can either Niswanger and Weigmann on the bubble..
The non starter is a role player either at center or at guard. I also would take these guys over Brown or Richardson as reserve tackles. The Chiefs would be fools to cut either one.
by NFL season ticket holder on Sep 1, 2010 6:44 PM CDT reply actions
The same with Shaun Smith. He our 3rd best DL even if the Chiefs won't admit it.
Leggett is your nickel CB and your best back up at safety.
Castille can be your FB and the least #3 TE. The #3 TE will be inactive all year anyway so go ahead and cut O’Connell.
by NFL season ticket holder on Sep 1, 2010 6:53 PM CDT reply actions
Exactly.. that why you use Castille in double TE sets along with Cox at FB.
by NFL season ticket holder on Sep 1, 2010 7:05 PM CDT up reply actions
Do you really think Castille is a better TE than O'Connel?
I do realize that the Chiefs might shift into the Double Tight end set.
Well maybe, I guess if Castille is going to help on a double and then drift off in the flat.
Yet Castille has not had a lot of targets in the pre-season.
The whole NT Lead blocker on the short yardage might be smoke.
Ninja Ass
No but do you believe that OConnel is better than Pope or if he will ever be better than Moeaki. If yes you keep him
Otherwise…who is going to make your team better..O’Connel in dress clothes on Sunday or Castille and Cox blocking for JC and Dexter.
by NFL season ticket holder on Sep 1, 2010 7:36 PM CDT up reply actions
Actually I am more worried about Moeaki in street clothes on Sunday
That is why I would keep O’Connel
Ninja Ass
Here is who is listed as a bubble guy that deserves to make this team pending a trade.
C Rudy Niswanger
C Casey Wiegmann
CB/S Maurice Leggett
DE/NT Shaun Smith
FB Mike Cox
G/T Ikechuku Ndukwe
LS Thomas Gafford
RB Jackie Battle
RB Tim Castille
WR Jerheme Urban
WR Terrance Copper
by NFL season ticket holder on Sep 1, 2010 7:02 PM CDT reply actions
i wouldn't be surprise if the Chiefs don't do much signing from other team cuts this year
just seems like Pioli is pretty content despite what he says
yeah I think if a move is made, its at tackle for some depth, other than that, or a patrick crayton type of cut...even that....is unlikely
Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.
Team Colquitt
I watched the Texans game the other day
and Pollard looked BOSS. He was everywhere making plays. All around the ball. His tackling skills are phenomenal. I miss him but he really didn’t fit into our defense. The Texans needed him and WITH him their defense is scary. I’m happy Pollard has found success. I think the Texans could be a playoff team this year with Arian Foster and Steve Slaton running the ball. And with their D they could go deep. Unfortunately, with Pollard being one of the main players in their new D we won’t hear the end of his release from KC on a national level anytime soon. In fact, it will probably be magnified if he makes the pro bowl.
really like arian foster...I try to pretend pollard isnt in the NFL...I was a HUGE pollard fan...but its sort of a forced seperation I guess
I get it, locker room issue etc…
personally though I am happy with berry/lewis…more than happy
Team Pioli/Haley. Decade of the Chiefs.
Team Colquitt
holy mackerel ... that's one helluva big bubble
Joel, you must be blowing extra hard to get a bubble THAT big …
I think about half those guys (roughly) are locks, though I can see your point … “you just never know sometimes”
"I shall conquer untruth by truth" - Mahatma Gandhi
"It's always easier to sell 'em some shit than it is to give 'em the truth" - Shel Silverstein, The Perfect High
Come back, Jason!
hi, Mo! 5 minutes!!!
35 locks, so pick 18 ... at most from the bubble list
•C Rudy Niswanger
•C Casey Wiegmann
•CB/S Maurice Leggett
•NT Derek Lokey
•DE/NT Shaun Smith
•LB Cory Greenwood
•LB Pierre Walters
•LS Thomas Gafford
•QB Tyler Palko
•RB Jackie Battle
•S Reshard Langford
•S DaJuan Morgan
•TE Jake O’Connell
•WR Jerheme Urban
•WR Jeremy Horne
plus 3 more … from the list, or FA’s from other team’s cuts
or … not
"I shall conquer untruth by truth" - Mahatma Gandhi
"It's always easier to sell 'em some shit than it is to give 'em the truth" - Shel Silverstein, The Perfect High
Come back, Jason!
hi, Mo! 5 minutes!!!
Ndukwe is toast
as he has a big contract and hasn’t proved he can play. Last year was crap and this year the same. MsGraw is slow but experienced. I wonder how he makes the cut when we have so many better athletes than him. It;s gonna be hard to cut him and hard to keep him when you want to keep these young guys. Coach Emmitt will be the deciding factor, and he wasn’t here last year, so????
I understand...but really don't. In a team that values versatility, why can one of our good linemen
be also a good long snapper? This would really help any team.
Desertchief
Niswanger (Obvious)
Weigman (Duh)
Lokey (Has played his ass off)
Shaun Smith (Depth)
Cox (FB is REALLY anyone’s spot between this guy and Castille)
Ndukwe (Depth)
Gafford (… He’s a Long Snapper. C’mon)
Palko (#3 QB)
Battle (Hell yes!)
Castille (See Cox)
Horne (Flashing)
Brown (Depth)
Richardson (No particular reason, but I like him a lot more than Bates or Daniels)
Leggett (Fighter)
Greenwood (Versatile)
Walters (Special Teams)
Morgan (…)
Copper (Special Teams and can play WR)
I think the toughest decision was between Copper and Lawrence. Lawrence is quick and would be great on Punt Coverage, but that’s about all he can do. He’s never really shown the ability to click in the offense. Copper on the other hand has.
At CB it’s really just a toss up.
LB was tough, but in regards to depth, it doesn’t really matter who it is. As far as Special Teams goes, I really like Heron. But I guess we could develop Cory Greenwood in that field.
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Not on the Bubble
Jackie Battle - No way this guy gets cut or sent to Practice Squad. He’s actually looked better than Thomas Jone (IMO)
Jared Allen wouldn't have fit the 3-4 anyway...
Agreed that he won't be cut
RB should look like this: Jaamal Charles, Thomas Jones, Jackie Battle, Dex.
"A good plan violently executed now is better than a perfect plan executed next week."
How do you feel about the Jared Allen trade now with Morgan on the block?
Let’s see a converted college guard and a no talent unneeded safety for a perennial pass rushing all pro fan favorite badass. How good would our defense be if Carl wasn’t such an egotestical (intentionally mispelled) ignoramus?!!
I hope we keep Dion Gales. I don’t care if it is on the practice squad. His sack against Philly backups was downright Sappian. I believe it is the only down lineman sack this pre-season.
by paulredfish on Sep 2, 2010 11:34 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
correction: it was Jared for a 1st and TWO thirds
the other 3rd round pick was #25. That helps ease the pain a little.
Jared Allen wouldn't have fit the 3-4 anyway...
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