TXBILLSFAN Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 I'm struggling to understand the logic, they only needed to cut the roster to 53, why go to 50 ? Before you say, "to add 3 players", they could add when they are at 53 and cut players as they add new ones. Why would you need to go lower at the onset. If anyone has the rational or strategy behind this, I find it odd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Only 50 players worth keeping? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Not give the week 1 game plan (and possibly more extended playbook) to 3 guys they plan to cut this week? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt in KC Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 I'd like to think they did this because they have a very young team, and didn't want any players to feel jerked around. I has to be rough feeling like you made the team, then be told you're cut right after that when you have less chance to catch on elsewhere. When I saw this I suspected they put in 3 waiver claims. I wonder who was snatched up by higher-selecting waiver team that we wanted.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papazoid Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 I'm struggling to understand the logic, they only needed to cut the roster to 53, why go to 50 ? Before you say, "to add 3 players", they could add when they are at 53 and cut players as they add new ones. Why would you need to go lower at the onset. If anyone has the rational or strategy behind this, I find it odd I think they did the right thing.... why cut to 53, get the 51-53rd players all excited they made the team, then cut them a couple days later when you add a QB or CB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jumbalaya Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Plan is working out well isn't it? We get one lousy CB cast off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Player Available Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 The talent level is simply that good. We don't need 53 stinkin players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 I like it. It's a decisive move. Why hang on to three players you've decided aren't good enough to play on your team? Surely They will have 53 by week1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artmalibu Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Plan is working out well isn't it? We get one lousy CB cast off. Like their are pro-bowl CBs avalible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Is this a real question? Teams routinely cut below the maximum to give themselves some roster flexibility to add players later. I can guarantee Whaley and Co. have been burning up the phone lines trying to bring in guys to fill those extra spots. But it's a two way street as some of those guys are eligible to sign with any team out there. Of all the things to question the FO about, this shouldn't even be on the list. GO BILLS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1B4IDie Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 They have to cut players and allow them to go through waivers before they can add them to the PS. They knew who they wanted on the PS and they wanted to make some moves without jerking the guys they didn't want on the PS around. Just a thoery. They'll have 53 on Sunday at 46 active so it doesn't really matter that there were 72 hours where they had less than 53. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanInTexas Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 My theory is they want to bring in a couple of veterans but don't want to guarantee the salary for a full year. So they'll keep the spots open until after week 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Many teams did it.[/thread] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Cain Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Pin this on our Analytics Dept. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 My theory is they want to bring in a couple of veterans but don't want to guarantee the salary for a full year. So they'll keep the spots open until after week 1. Like I said, "roster flexibility." GO BILLS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kballhog Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Gives guys a chance to clear waivers and get signed with other teams possibly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 They just added three to the PS. CB Johnny Adams, OT Edawn Coughman and RB Ronnie Wingo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cash Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Many teams did it.[/thread] Which ones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Which ones? Pats, Jets, Dols, Browns and Raiders, just off the top of my head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Formerly_of_Roch Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Why, out of the 53 they can only activate what is it 45 or 47?? Later on in the season as people get hurt, the extra bodies come in handy, but if you know right now today, baring an injury this week in practice who the 45 are that are going to be active on Sunday, why bother adding a couple more players only to be in-active. Likely even the most seasoned vet they sign today would be questionable whether they activate him by Sunday anyway, So as others have pointed out, wait until after first game to add a couple more and see what injuries may happen. I do recall the Lawyer Milloy signing, but unless there's a player out there at that level, he likely wouldn't play anyway this coming Sunday. Surely They will have 53 by week1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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