26CornerBlitz Posted August 22, 2016 Author Share Posted August 22, 2016 @SalSports When are roster cuts to 75? And 53? Answers to that and more key NFL dates you need to know right here: http://www.wgr550.com/Important-upcoming-NFL-dates-including-roster-cuts/22850664 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhDozeBills Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 I just really hope we cut Gay. Wasting a spot for a kickoff specialist is a joke with kickoff moved to the 35 now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 I just really hope we cut Gay. Wasting a spot for a kickoff specialist is a joke with kickoff moved to the 35 now Actually it's the new touchback rule to the 25 that makes his position expendable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Cubed Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 My latest revision after pre-season game 2. Usual guide applies. Additions in red subtractions struckthrough. QB: T. Taylor; EJ Manuel; C. Jones (3) FB: J. Felton (1) RB: L. McCoy; R. Bush; M Gillislee; J. Williams (4) TE: C. Clay; C. Gragg; B. Annen (3) WR: S. Watkins; R. Woods; G. Salas; M. Goodwin; D. Lewis, W. Powell; G. Little (6) OL: C. Glenn; R. Incognito; E. Wood; J. Miller; J. Mills; C. Koundjio; F. Velasco; R. Groy; (8) 25 DL: K. Williams; M. Dareus; A. Washington; J. Worthy; C. Bryant; L. Douzable (6 5) OLB: J. Hughes; M. Lawson; L. Alexander; E. Striker; M. Valles; K. Biermann (5) ILB: P. Brown; Z. Brown; R. Johnson, D. Hawthorne; B. Spikes (4 5) CB: S. Gilmore; R. Darby; N. Robey-Coleman; K. Seymour; C. White; (5) S: A. Williams; C. Graham; R. Blanton; D. Williams; C. Anderson (5) 25 K: D. Carpenter; J. Gay (2 1) P. C. Schmidt (1) LS: G. Sanborn (1) 3 Additional Non-Active: S. Lawson, M. Easley (PUP); M. Dareus (Suspended first 4 weeks); R. Ragland & K. Listenbee (Injured Reserve); S. Henderson (Non-Football Illness); (6) I think Striker is on the outside looking in. He's a 3rd down pass rush specialist only. Unfortunately he just doesn't have the size to set the edge. Bryson Albright was given loads of snaps and I think proved he can set the edge and rush the passer. I'd give the nod to him at this point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 I think Striker is on the outside looking in. He's a 3rd down pass rush specialist only. Unfortunately he just doesn't have the size to set the edge. Bryson Albright was given loads of snaps and I think proved he can set the edge and rush the passer. I'd give the nod to him at this point. Hmm. I have to say I am not quite seeing what others are on Albright...... has he done well? Yes - but he still looks like a practice squad player to me at this stage. A lot of people whose views I respect on this bard are high on him but I am not quite there at this stage. He has got some push on some plays and been completely neutralised on others and his edge setting (certainly against the Colts) was inconsistent. I haven't watched Saturday night back for the 2nd time yet, which tends to be when I refine opinions because you do miss things first time round watching the ball but I'm not sold on Albright as a guy for the 53. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Cubed Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Hmm. I have to say I am not quite seeing what others are on Albright...... has he done well? Yes - but he still looks like a practice squad player to me at this stage. A lot of people whose views I respect on this bard are high on him but I am not quite there at this stage. He has got some push on some plays and been completely neutralised on others and his edge setting (certainly against the Colts) was inconsistent. I haven't watched Saturday night back for the 2nd time yet, which tends to be when I refine opinions because you do miss things first time round watching the ball but I'm not sold on Albright as a guy for the 53. Why is it you see Striker making the 53? I agree that Albright could be practice squads but if given the option between the two UDFAs, I think Albright sticks and Striker doesn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Why is it you see Striker making the 53? I agree that Albright could be practice squads but if given the option between the two UDFAs, I think Albright sticks and Striker doesn't. I think it comes down to two factors for me: 1. Striker has more positional versatility. 2. I think he might be more likely to get picked up between us cutting him and re-signing him to the PS. I might be wrong on both, but that is how I see it right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blokestradamus Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Hmm. I have to say I am not quite seeing what others are on Albright...... has he done well? Yes - but he still looks like a practice squad player to me at this stage. A lot of people whose views I respect on this bard are high on him but I am not quite there at this stage. He has got some push on some plays and been completely neutralised on others and his edge setting (certainly against the Colts) was inconsistent. I haven't watched Saturday night back for the 2nd time yet, which tends to be when I refine opinions because you do miss things first time round watching the ball but I'm not sold on Albright as a guy for the 53. I'm the president of the Albright fan club and even I'd rather see him get a redshirt year on the PS to add weight and refine technique. The problem is that outside of Jerry, we've got almost nothing in terms of pass rush. Lawson, Biermann, Alexander are different versions of the same guy when it comes to pressure. Useful in their given roles but if Shaq misses 8 games, I think they'd get 3-4 sacks between them in relief. Bryson is a spark plug and he's all action. If there's no solid option available after rosters get cut down, I'm carrying him as a wild card. If it's a direct fight between him and Striker, give me the NFL frame. Albright's biggest knock is his weight but his play strength isn't terrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Cubed Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 (edited) I think it comes down to two factors for me: 1. Striker has more positional versatility. 2. I think he might be more likely to get picked up between us cutting him and re-signing him to the PS. I might be wrong on both, but that is how I see it right now. I think for both it them, it'll be their special teams play. For as much hype as Stryker has gotten, I haven't seen much from him. Edited August 22, 2016 by Wayne Cubed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 I think it comes down to two factors for me: 1. Striker has more positional versatility. 2. I think he might be more likely to get picked up between us cutting him and re-signing him to the PS. I might be wrong on both, but that is how I see it right now. I'll just offer this -- both players went undrafted, but only one has "jumped off the tape" in the eyes of many observers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChanOverChin Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 I've seen a lot of 53 man roster projections and this has to be the worst one. Gay is not going to make this team. Little has been too good to cut. R. Johnson sucks. He's not makin' it. C. Anderson has done nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blokestradamus Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 I've seen a lot of 53 man roster projections and this has to be the worst one. Gay is not going to make this team. Little has been too good to cut. R. Johnson sucks. He's not makin' it. C. Anderson has done nothing. Then, boy, are you going to love mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 (edited) My latest update: QB (3) - T. Taylor, E. Manuel, C. Jones RB (4) - L. McCoy, M. Gilislee, R. Bush, J. Williams FB (1) - J. Felton WR (6) - S. Watkins, R. Woods, M. Goodwin, G. Salas, W. Powell, G. Little TE (3) - C. Clay, C. Gragg, J. Dray OT (4) - C. Glenn, J. Mills, C. Kouandjio, S. Henderson OG (3) - R. Incognito, J. Miller, R. Groy C (1) - E. Wood K (1) - D. Carptenter P (1) - C. Schmidt LS (1) - G. Sanborn DL (3) - C. Bryant, A. Washington, J. Worthy DT (3) - K. Williams, C. Walker, L. Edwards EDGE (5) - J. Hughes, M. Lawson, L. Alexander, B. Albright, K. Biermann LB (4) - P. Brown, Z. Brown, B. Spikes, D. Hawthorne CB (5) - S. Gilmore, R. Darby, N. Robey-Coleman, C. White, K. Seymour S (5) - A. Williams, C. Graham, R. Blanton, C. Anderson, D. Williams PUP - S. Lawson, M. Easley RES/SUS - M. Dareus IR - R. Ragland, I. Enemkpali Edited August 23, 2016 by thebandit27 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 My latest update: QB (3) - T. Taylor, E. Manuel, C. Jones RB (4) - L. McCoy, M. Gilislee, R. Bush, J. Williams FB (1) - J. Felton WR (6) - S. Watkins, R. Woods, M. Goodwin, G. Salas, W. Powell, G. Little TE (3) - C. Clay, C. Gragg, J. Dray OT (4) - C. Glenn, J. Mills, C. Kouandjio, M. Lucas OG (3) - R. Incognito, J. Miller, R. Groy C (1) - E. Wood K (1) - D. Carptenter P (1) - C. Schmidt LS (1) - G. Sanborn DL (3) - C. Bryant, A. Washington, J. Worthy DT (3) - K. Williams, C. Walker, A. Ta'amu EDGE (5) - J. Hughes, M. Lawson, L. Alexander, E. Stryker, K. Biermann LB (4) - P. Brown, Z. Brown, B. Spikes, D. Hawthorne CB (5) - S. Gilmore, R. Darby, N. Robey-Coleman, C. White, K. Seymour S (5) - A. Williams, C. Graham, R. Blanton, C. Anderson, D. Williams NFI - S. Henderson PUP - S. Lawson, M. Easley RES/SUS - M. Dareus IR - R. Ragland, I. Enemkpali They already cut IK. Still don't see Striker making the 53. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 They already cut IK. Still don't see Striker making the 53. Bills IR'd IK after he cleared waivers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Bills IR'd IK after he cleared waivers. Whoops, I missed that -- thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 They already cut IK. Still don't see Striker making the 53. To be honest, with Ragland and Shaq hurt and Dareus suspended, I had trouble finding a 53rd guy for the front 7. I don't think they're going to keep 11 DBs, so it came down to identifying the DL/DT/LB/EDGE guy with the most updside/versatility, so I went with Strike. I also had to stretch to find an 8th OLmen worth keeping given how poorly Velasco has played. I know he's not great, but it would be huge if Henderson could get healthy and be available; 2 backup OTs and a backup interior guy seems the way to go to me (at least with the current crop of players). Now, that may change if they feel that another interior guy from someone else's cuts is their best option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 22, 2016 Author Share Posted August 22, 2016 Something to consider as other teams make cuts: @SalSports The Bills are approximately $6.2 million under salary cap for their top-51 before Marcell Dareus suspension cap credit/relief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Something to consider as other teams make cuts: @SalSports The Bills are approximately $6.2 million under salary cap for their top-51 before Marcell Dareus suspension cap credit/relief. Indeed--I'd expect that they'll want to save $2M or so for seasonal transactions, but it'd be nice to see some of that money be used toward front-loading a portion of a new deal for Gilmore, so as to keep his year 2 & 3 cap hits down a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 To be honest, with Ragland and Shaq hurt and Dareus suspended, I had trouble finding a 53rd guy for the front 7. I don't think they're going to keep 11 DBs, so it came down to identifying the DL/DT/LB/EDGE guy with the most updside/versatility, so I went with Strike. I also had to stretch to find an 8th OLmen worth keeping given how poorly Velasco has played. I know he's not great, but it would be huge if Henderson could get healthy and be available; 2 backup OTs and a backup interior guy seems the way to go to me (at least with the current crop of players). Now, that may change if they feel that another interior guy from someone else's cuts is their best option. Wow...ask and ye shall receive!!! Chris Brown @ChrisBrownBills 1m1 minute ago Bills activate Seantrel Henderson off PUP expected to practice tonight. More at http://Buffalobills.com #Bills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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