eball Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 The first cut (to 75) is the boring one, in my opinion. These are the guys who have played poorly, and probably already know they're gone. The next cut, to 53, is the much more interesting one because you're truly giving 20-or-so players one more shot (this Thursday) at making an impression and sticking around as depth or ST contributors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatdrinks Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 The first cut (to 75) is the boring one, in my opinion. These are the guys who have played poorly, and probably already know they're gone. The next cut, to 53, is the much more interesting one because you're truly giving 20-or-so players one more shot (this Thursday) at making an impression and sticking around as depth or ST contributors. Perhaps, but it can be the one more likely to yield some players who may have value to the Bills. Many teams will give a veteran professional courtesy and release them early for this cutdown. This helps get their name out there before the floodgates open, and maybe they latch on somewhere. In many ways this is the real cutdown. There may be a few positional battles still undecided but most of those final cuts ( barring injury) are already known. Teams just need a lot of bodies to get through the farce that is the fourth preseason game. Most guys playing a lot of minutes in that game will be unemployed a few days after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 @SalSports Rex says he team will use the final practice before making cuts. Incase of injury, etc., but says they already have decisions made @JaySkurski Ryan says he thinks all coaches would prefer not to have the roster cut to 75, and just go straight to the 53-man roster. #Bills Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kemp2Warlick Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Bills Daily Retweeted Matthew Fairburn @MatthewFairburn 5m5 minutes ago Rex Ryan says Eric Striker has limitations with size and speed: "It doesn't fit the NFL standard." 1 retweet1 like Reply Retweet 1 Like 1 More Bills Daily Retweeted Sal Capaccio @SalSports 5m5 minutes ago Rex on Eric Striker: "I love the guy's heart. It's just unfortunate that there are good veterans ahead of him" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamSandwhich Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Looks like the writing is on the wall for fan favorite Striker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Perhaps, but it can be the one more likely to yield some players who may have value to the Bills. Many teams will give a veteran professional courtesy and release them early for this cutdown. This helps get their name out there before the floodgates open, and maybe they latch on somewhere. In many ways this is the real cutdown. There may be a few positional battles still undecided but most of those final cuts ( barring injury) are already known. Teams just need a lot of bodies to get through the farce that is the fourth preseason game. Most guys playing a lot of minutes in that game will be unemployed a few days after. Good points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffalothruMyVeins Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 @SalSports Rex says he team will use the final practice before making cuts. Incase of injury, etc., but says they already have decisions made @JaySkurski Ryan says he thinks all coaches would prefer not to have the roster cut to 75, and just go straight to the 53-man roster. #Bills This, surprisingly, makes a lot of sense to do it this way, in case of injuries. We don't usually do it that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 The first cut (to 75) is the boring one, in my opinion. These are the guys who have played poorly, and probably already know they're gone. The next cut, to 53, is the much more interesting one because you're truly giving 20-or-so players one more shot (this Thursday) at making an impression and sticking around as depth or ST contributors. Thought that last year and there I was absent mindedly out shopping then we cut Fred and all hell broke loose! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted August 30, 2016 Author Share Posted August 30, 2016 Must mean there is more depth in some areas and that's going to make it more difficult. I think he wants to play the starters as little as possible against Detroit. He still needs to field a full squad though. Interesting that the cut to 75 is taking so much thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 @SalSports Remember, Bills don't actually have to cut 15 players today. They can also start putting players on IR today w/out exposing to waivers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Must mean there is more depth in some areas and that's going to make it more difficult. I think he wants to play the starters as little as possible against Detroit. He still needs to field a full squad though. Interesting that the cut to 75 is taking so much thought. I think that is what it is. It isnt necessarily going to be the easiest 15 cuts. It is the right ones to get the balanced 75 which allows him to rest the starters on Thursday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted August 30, 2016 Author Share Posted August 30, 2016 I think that is what it is. It isnt necessarily going to be the easiest 15 cuts. It is the right ones to get the balanced 75 which allows him to rest the starters on Thursday. Yep. If they want to stash some developmental studs on the PS, they won't be the first to go either. e.g., Albright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 @JoeBuscaglia After hearing everything Rex had to say over three days, here are 5 #Bills roster hints as cutdown day approaches: https://t.co/o2RLuppQVJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 @SalSports Remember, Bills don't actually have to cut 15 players today. They can also start putting players on IR today w/out exposing to waivers If true, then Ragland and Gragg are two of the more obvious moves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Wth is the delay in making the cuts? Is a player gonna change a coaches mind at practice TODAY?? C'mon Man! Gratify me instantly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted August 30, 2016 Author Share Posted August 30, 2016 Wth is the delay in making the cuts? Is a player gonna change a coaches mind at practice TODAY?? C'mon Man! Gratify me instantly. Dat's what Coach said. Not gonna do nuttin' till last practice is over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Wth is the delay in making the cuts? Is a player gonna change a coaches mind at practice TODAY?? C'mon Man! Gratify me instantly. Rex said they already know who's gotta get turked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billschinatown Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Dat's what Coach said. Not gonna do nuttin' till last practice is over. So is this the text equivalent of black face? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlin Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 in a shocking move i think Trianor gets cut :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Quint Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 So is this the text equivalent of black face? Good enough for me. Lets get outraged!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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