2015 NFL Final Roster Cutdown News & Hot Takez

lambeau · Aug 31, 2015

http://predominantlyorange.com/2015/08/31/broncos-preseason-joe-don-duncan-cut-most-surprising/

Joe Don Duncan is a Develin clone. They have to be talking about him. He was in camp last year, so they know him.
He's strong as an ox-(35 bench press reps)--I think the question is his blocking technique, being more of a receiver in college.

PC Drunken Friar · Aug 31, 2015

Jaguars new toy Julius Thomas has finger surgery, out 4-5 weeks.

soxfan121 · Aug 31, 2015

PC Drunken Friar said:
Jaguars new toy Julius Thomas has finger surgery, out 4-5 weeks.

Dr. Awesome says mallet, or "baseball" finger injury on twitter.

dbn · Aug 31, 2015

SeoulSoxFan said:
Gosder Cherilus still not 100% healthy. Released by the Colts:

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000503738/article/gosder-cherilus-released-by-indianapolis-colts

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The Colts made Cherilus the highest-paid right tackle in football when they signed the former first-round pick to a five-year, $34.5 million contract in 2013. Cherilus started 16 years in his first season with the Colts, but was one of the least effective right tackles in football during an injury-plagued 2014. He finished 70th out of 84 qualified tackles in Pro Football Focus' ratings last season.

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Colts OL depth isn't great, with shaky starters pretty much everywhere except LT with Anthony Castonzo:

Center: Khaled Holmes

LG: Donald Thomas -- out all of 2014

RG: Todd Herremans -- sorry, that should the "The Corpse of"

RT Jack Mewhort -- moving to the RT position after spending 2014 at LG

This is a unit that can't create lanes and may be even worse at plugging them. Can't wait for Collins, Nink, Brown, etc. to dominate up front.

That is an impressive feat; HAS to be a record.

DaveRoberts'Shoes · Aug 31, 2015

soxfan121 said:
Dr. Awesome says mallet, or "baseball" finger injury on twitter.

I was talking even more out of my ass than usual there, so YMMV

E5 Yaz · Aug 31, 2015

ProFootballTalk ‏@ProFootballTalk 10m10 minutes ago
Raiders have waived WR Kenbrell Thompkins per league source.

Mugsy's Walk-Off Bunt · Sep 1, 2015

It's like a reverse of the RGIII trade!

shoosh77 · Sep 4, 2015

Darnell Dockett shown the door in San Fran

RedOctober3829 · Sep 4, 2015

shoosh77 said:
Darnell Dockett shown the door in San Fran

So has Steve Weatherford in NY.

( . ) ( . ) and (_!_) · Sep 4, 2015

Former BBTL 2014 Draft Binky Louis Nix cut by the Texans. Everyone was shocked when he tumbled to the 3rd round but now that tumble seems more justified.

Super Nomario · Sep 4, 2015

( . ) ( . ) and (_!_) said:
Former BBTL 2014 Draft Binky Louis Nix cut by the Texans. Everyone was shocked when he tumbled to the 3rd round but now that tumble seems more justified.

Seems like a lot of big DL getting cut. Nix, Matt Shaughnessey, Darnell Dockett so far. Pats have options if they decide to part with Branch. I'm assuming Siliga is a lock along with Brown and Easley and that they'll add a fourth DT/3-4 DE type.

Tony C · Sep 4, 2015

Am I the only guy that likes Branch? I thought he was really solid at the end of last year and he's had a pretty good career. To me he's not near the 53rd guy on the roster. Okay, he's not that far from that, either...just saying I wouldn't have him on the bubble -- James White, yes; one of the safeties (Wilson?), sure; Dobson absolutely; Hoo-man..maybe, though Develin may have saved him. But I think Branch makes the club....

( . ) ( . ) and (_!_) · Sep 4, 2015

Tony C said:
Am I the only guy that likes Branch? I thought he was really solid at the end of last year and he's had a pretty good career. To me he's not near the 53rd guy on the roster. Okay, he's not that far from that, either...just saying I wouldn't have him on the bubble -- James White, yes; one of the safeties (Wilson?), sure; Dobson absolutely; Hoo-man..maybe, though Develin may have saved him. But I think Branch makes the club....

It's based on nothing but personal biases but I've always seen Branch as a guy who has not lived up to his talents and bounced around the league as a result. He came in last year for the stretch run and played great, I am just skeptical that we saw the real Alan Branch last vs. a guy swept up in the moment. I'd be happy to be proven wrong though becuase I am really basing this just on gut instinct. He showing up and failing the conditioning test was another strike against him in my eyes, but to be fear lots of players have failed that over the years.

tims4wins · Sep 4, 2015

I was at Michigan in 2006-2007 and I swear Branch was the best defensive player on a defense that had a lot of good players - guys like Stevie Brown, Leon Hall, Brandon Graham.

But I totally agree with T&A that he seemingly has some "lazy" traits and has probably not pushed himself to be the best he can possibly be.

Ed Hillel · Sep 4, 2015

NFL's All-Pro Twitter Team is having a rough day. Weatherford getting cut made my day, though I wouldn't be surprised if he ends up elsewhere.

lambeau · Sep 4, 2015

Rex cut his binkie FB John Conner--a lot like Develin, if I remember the Bengals Hard Knocks correctly.

Tony C · Sep 4, 2015

tims4wins said:
I was at Michigan in 2006-2007 and I swear Branch was the best defensive player on a defense that had a lot of good players - guys like Stevie Brown, Leon Hall, Brandon Graham.

But I totally agree with T&A that he seemingly has some "lazy" traits and has probably not pushed himself to be the best he can possibly be.

Oh, fully agree -- and I think there were indications of that same laziness this camp, too, so not even that I think he saw the light when he was out of football the first part of last season. But he did play well and he gives them a big body to go with Siliga when they want to play that style.

Morgan's Magic Snowplow · Sep 4, 2015

The Eagles just cut an intriguing UDFA RB named Raheem Mostert, who had a monster preseason (157 rushing yards, 194 receiving) for them but was just in a bad situation given their depth at the RB position. He might be a good sleeper candidate as a developmental 3rd down back with more youth and upside than Dion Lewis, who looks pretty pedestrian.

Morgan's Magic Snowplow · Sep 4, 2015

SeoulSoxFan said:
Love you MMS, but Lewis looked like the explosive back he was at Pitt. And he's proved himself capable of pass protectoin. Not sure if there's room on Pats RB depth either.

I have only been able to watch the preseason intermittently so I might have just missed the spots in which Lewis really flashed talent. I'm inherently a little skeptical about the upside of a guy that has been in the league for four years with three different organizations (including teams without much RB talent like IND and CLE) and never really earned much playing time. But I could definitely be wrong about him.

Mugsy's Walk-Off Bunt · Sep 4, 2015

IMO, Dion Lewis has very likely been the least pedestrian looking patriot this preseason.

HomeRunBaker · Sep 4, 2015

Indianapolis just traded for Oakland LB Sio Moore who had been in Del Rio's doghouse. Heard it literally first hand it should be announced later tonight. This could be a coup for them.

Ed Hillel · Sep 5, 2015

When do the Pats release Brady so we can see which one teams would rather have?

( . ) ( . ) and (_!_) · Sep 5, 2015

BigSoxFan said:
Had to clear a spot for Lindley.

Or Lindley was the one cleared to make room

Ed Hillel · Sep 5, 2015

SeoulSoxFan said:
@AroundTheNFL Bengals release veteran DT Devon Still

Best of luck to him & his daughter.

Yikes, would Leah lose health coverage? Goodell has to be calling in a favor here to pick him up.

ipol · Sep 5, 2015

Ed Hillel said:
Yikes, would Leah lose health coverage? Goodell has to be calling in a favor here to pick him up.

I'm unclear to whom that favor would be called. Jest?

Sean Payton is a proven fan. IIRC the Saints D-line isn't entirely settled.

leftfieldlegacy · Sep 5, 2015

Ed Hillel said:
Yikes, would Leah lose health coverage? Goodell has to be calling in a favor here to pick him up.

Evidently she remains covered by the NFL plan for 5 years.

Bengals Director of Business Development Bob Bedinghaus told WCPO that Still's medical insurance will now "kick in" for the next five years. So Still, and most importantly, Leah, will be covered under the NFL's health insurance for the next five years, regardless of whether or not Still is picked up as a free agent.

Hope he catches on with another team, but at least he has some peace of mind regarding Leah's medical care.

DanoooME · Sep 5, 2015

Seattle cuts starting to leak out, biggest name so far is CB Will Blackmon.

JohnnyK · Sep 5, 2015

https://twitter.com/McClain_on_NFL/status/640246372029956096

Texans waive CB Charles James.

PedroKsBambino · Sep 5, 2015

Duron Carter cut by Colts.

https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/640256659210825729

Just for amusement sake, would be fun to see Dad react to Pats claiming him to be the 'big receiver'

E5 Yaz · Sep 5, 2015

PedroKsBambino said:
Duron Carter cut by Colts.

https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/640256659210825729

Just for amusement sake, would be fun to see Dad react to Pats claiming him to be the 'big receiver'

Does he wear eye black above and below the eyes?

MarcSullivaFan · Sep 5, 2015

https://twitter.com/fieldyates/status/640256429597818880

Doesn't seem like a BB guy, but he definitely has size and physical tools.

HomeRunBaker · Sep 5, 2015

Ed Hillel said:
Yikes, would Leah lose health coverage? Goodell has to be calling in a favor here to pick him up.

You have to figure he'll land on their practice squad, no?

QB Matt Cassel

Who would have backed up Jimmy for $500, Alex?

PedroKsBambino · Sep 5, 2015

HomeRunBaker said:
You have to figure he'll land on their practice squad, no?

Yes; and, beyond that, not even Roger Goodell is dumb enough to end up being the entity that denied Sill's daughter medical care. The league or NFLPA will hire the guy full-time if that's what it takes to keep her coverage.

E5 Yaz · Sep 5, 2015

When the Cincinnati Bengals cut their 2012 second-round pick a year ago, a new NFL roster exception allowed the team to re-sign him to the practice squad despite being in his third season. It was a promise the team made to him so he could continue to carry health insurance.
It was a decision that brought peace and an element of security to Still and his family as his daughter, Leah, went through the terrifying stages of Stage 4 neuroblastoma treatments.
The Enquirer has confirmed that the Bengals cut Devon Still on Saturday, but the peace of mind can continue. Because the Bengals kept Still a part of the team, he will have health insurance for the next five years -- even if he never plays another down in the NFL.

http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2015/09/05/cincinnati-bengals-cut-devon-still/71641778/

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