YoloinOhio Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 (edited) Edited May 9, 2019 by YoloinOhio 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 That would all but end Jake Fisher's chance of making the roster. Are there any players left from Smith's first spell? Did he and Jerry cross for one year? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 ...why? They signed Kroft and Fisher, drafted Knox and Sweeney, and already have Croom. And he's just a blocker, which is something Fisher can do. I don't get it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Man, I was going to start a Git Er Dun thread when Raiders cut Smith to make room for Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Unless they're trying to/sign him for the vet minimum with no signing bonus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bray Wyatt Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 where is @Blokestradamus? He has gotta be pumped! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmart128 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 4 minutes ago, GunnerBill said: That would all but end Jake Fisher's chance of making the roster. Are there any players left from Smith's first spell? Did he and Jerry cross for one year? I'm guessing signing Smith would just give us an insurance policy in case Fisher doesn't pan out at his new position 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Just now, Bray Wyatt said: where is @Blokestradamus? He has gotta be pumped! Or @Kelly the Dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 9, 2019 Author Share Posted May 9, 2019 2 minutes ago, Doc said: ...why? They signed Kroft and Fisher, drafted Knox and Sweeney, and already have Croom. And he's just a blocker, which is something Fisher can do. I don't get it. He’s a “vet” TE, something they don’t have. Could be it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laughing Coffin Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 5 minutes ago, Doc said: ...why? They signed Kroft and Fisher, drafted Knox and Sweeney, and already have Croom. And he's just a blocker, which is something Fisher can do. I don't get it. What's the problem with bringing in more competition? Could take the 4th TE spot. Keep the best 4 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiltonWaddams Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 They look to be tying up all the loose ends with a bunch of tight ends 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 1 minute ago, Laughing Coffin said: What's the problem with bringing in more competition? Could take the 4th TE spot. Keep the best 4 If it's for the minimum with no signing bonus, sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocemur Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 (edited) Beane isn't just building the best 53 or even 90 man roster. He's got to have a list in his pocket of who to call if the injury bug hits. Maybe this is about the roster going into camp, and maybe it's about contingency planning. One thing is for certain, Beane isn't sitting with his feet on the desk, he's kicking over every rock. Edited May 9, 2019 by ocemur 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Didn't Lee have more TDs than Clay last year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzo1105 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 I mean what’s the chances Fisher is successful in his transition. I get the blocking TE thing for him but he was a below average offensive lineman who will still be blocking DEs and he offers probably nothing in the passing game. Smith is still a hell of a blocking TE and at least offers something in the passing game. I fully suspect you’ll see Sweeney on the PS. Kroft is the all around guy, Knox is the pass catcher, Smith the Blocker, and Croom if he makes the roster(I suspect he would) would allow them to use Knox and him in passing situations 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 If there’s a chance he’s an upgrade over any one role guy at the position, you have too take a look. Why not? Competition is a good thing, and so are upgrades. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhickedWilliams Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 7 minutes ago, ocemur said: Beane isn't just building the best 53 or even 90 man roster. He's got to have a list in his pocket of who to call if the injury bug hits. Maybe this is about the roster going into camp, and maybe it's about contingency planning. One thing is for certain, Beane isn't sitting with his feet on the desk, he's kicking over every rock. Think he learned a valuable lesson last year when we became thin at several positions. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 9, 2019 Author Share Posted May 9, 2019 8 minutes ago, GG said: Didn't Lee have more TDs than Clay last year? So did you and I combined 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 25 minutes ago, Doc said: Unless they're trying to/sign him for the vet minimum with no signing bonus. He is a better blocker than Fisher. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 Meh 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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