Roster Prediction / Cuts Debate

TSE · Post #61 » by **TSE** » Sat Sep 3, 2011 5:36 pm

No surprises yet. Mixon was one of the 2 guys on the bubble list, he also had a concussion against the Bills, so I pushed him down to PS candidates and moved Ekejiuba onto the roster for now, and added Wendling to the bubble list.

TSE · Post #62 » by **TSE** » Sat Sep 3, 2011 5:43 pm

ajaX82 wrote:cuts today so far:

Robert Callaway, Nate Hughes, Quinn Pitcock, Keyunta Dawson, Kirk Chambers, Paul Pratt, Cobrani Mixon

They also released Prince Miller, Donald Thomas, Ian Johnson, and Nathan Vasher. 11 cut so far.

Post #63 » by **ajaX82** » Sat Sep 3, 2011 6:59 pm

Donahue will be the punter apparently (good choice IMO) and it looks like Harris will be released.

Of note, Ricardo Silva got cut. We will hope to put him on the PS in all likelyhood, though methinks some folks will be upset about him not making the team outright after a good pre-season

kellmellus50 · Post #64 » by **kellmellus50** » Sat Sep 3, 2011 9:53 pm

The Detroit Lions waived wide receiver Derrick Williams, a third-round pick in 2009, his agent Chafie Fields said today.
http://www.freep.com/article/20110903/S ... t|Sports|s

my biggest gripe is silvia he should never have been cut.

TSE · Post #65 » by **TSE** » Sun Sep 4, 2011 12:20 am

http://www.detroitlions.com/news/articl ... 5faaf17d7a

There's the full list.

Post #66 » by **ajaX82** » Sun Sep 4, 2011 12:55 am

Why did the Pats release Mereweather? And do we have any interest?

Lionlifer · Post #67 » by **Lionlifer** » Sun Sep 4, 2011 1:17 am

ajaX82 wrote:Why did the Pats release Mereweather? And do we have any interest?

No idea why they cut him, but I'd be willing to take a flier on him. First Rounder from 07 (I think), worth a shot in my mind....

kellmellus50 · Post #68 » by **kellmellus50** » Sun Sep 4, 2011 8:34 pm

arron brown cut

Todd3 · Post #69 » by **Todd3** » Sun Sep 4, 2011 9:10 pm

Lionlifer wrote:
ajaX82 wrote:Why did the Pats release Mereweather? And do we have any interest?

No idea why they cut him, but I'd be willing to take a flier on him. First Rounder from 07 (I think), worth a shot in my mind....

He was signed by the Bears.

Todd3 · Post #70 » by **Todd3** » Sun Sep 4, 2011 9:12 pm

kellmellus50 wrote:arron brown cut

I wonder who will be his replacement?

Larry Johnson was released by MIA, and would fit the role of power back that we need. He didn't play much at all in the pre-season, but had a few runs that looked like the old LJ, including a 22 yrd TD.

Todd3 · Post #71 » by **Todd3** » Sun Sep 4, 2011 9:17 pm

Aaron Maybin also released from Jets after initially making the 53 man roster.

He is considered by most a bust, but he was the 11th pick just 2 yrs ago. IMO, his career hasnt even started yet, and maybe just needs to get on with the right team. Playing behind our D-Line, he could thrive, potentially.

I wouldnt be surprised if Brown was released to make room for a player at another position. Some quality names out there now. Best figures to get all the carries as the speedy playmaker role in the backfield. So Brown likely wouldnt have played much anyways. If they can upgrade another position instead, its worth cutting Brown.

motorcity15 · Post #72 » by **motorcity15** » Sun Sep 4, 2011 10:49 pm

What about Chester Taylor. I think he'd be a good addition.

EDIT: Never mind, He signed with Arizona.

kellmellus50 · Post #73 » by **kellmellus50** » Sun Sep 4, 2011 11:24 pm

Keiland Williams lions signed him today

http://www.nfl.com/player/keilandwillia ... 14/profile

http://www.freep.com/article/20110904/S ... ext|Sports

http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/ ... d-williams

Lionlifer · Post #74 » by **Lionlifer** » Mon Sep 5, 2011 2:18 am

Todd3 wrote:
Lionlifer wrote:
ajaX82 wrote:Why did the Pats release Mereweather? And do we have any interest?

No idea why they cut him, but I'd be willing to take a flier on him. First Rounder from 07 (I think), worth a shot in my mind....

He was signed by the Bears.

Well crap, so much for that idea. I don't have high hopes for the Bears D, but maybe he does...

Blkbrd671 · Post #75 » by **Blkbrd671** » Mon Sep 5, 2011 11:31 pm

WTH aren't we going out and finding guys like chester taylor and other between the tackle running backs when we obviously need them?

TSE · Post #76 » by **TSE** » Tue Sep 6, 2011 12:34 am

That job belongs to Maurice Morris and Keiland Williams. And maybe Will Heller will get a carry.

JD43320 · Post #77 » by **JD43320** » Tue Sep 6, 2011 12:51 am

Taylor looks done. Averaged 2.4ypc last year and 3.6 the year before. Like most running back when they start to go down hill they go down fast. We're much better off giving a young guy like Keiland Williams a shot than a washed up Chester Taylor. Supposedly Williams is a pretty solid pass blocker and receiver out of the backfield. If the most Williams does is keep Stafford from getting his bell rung on 3rd and longs thats better than anything we'd get from Taylor at this point in his career.

Blkbrd671 · Post #78 » by **Blkbrd671** » Tue Sep 6, 2011 1:16 am

i wish we grabbed ronnie brown when he was available

Lionlifer · Post #79 » by **Lionlifer** » Tue Sep 6, 2011 3:12 pm

Blkbrd671 wrote:i wish we grabbed ronnie brown when he was available

I think his injury history scared us away, and lets be honest, we have enough RB's with an injury history. He's fun when he's on, but he's also going to miss time with injuries, and we needed someone more durable to go with Best me thinks.

Blkbrd671 · Post #80 » by **Blkbrd671** » Thu Sep 8, 2011 6:55 am

ya, ricky williams would have been nice too. **** lets trade for TEbow for short yardage