Final 53

[The Bills Blog]

Here’s what I’d do. Where do you disagree?

 

Offense:

 

QB (2): Allen / Barkley

 

RB (4): McCoy / Gore / Singletary / Yeldon

 

OL (9): Dawkins / Feliciano / Morse / Ford / Nsekhe / Bates / Long / Teller / McDermott

IR: Spain, Waddle

 

TE (4): Knox / Smith / Sweeney / Croom

PUP: Kroft

 

WR (6): Brown / Beasley / Foster / Williams / McKenzie / Roberts

 

Defense:

 

DL (8): Hughes / Oliver / Lotulelei / Murphy / Lawson / J. Phillips / H. Phillips / D. Johnson

 

LB (7): Alexander / Edmunds / Milano / Thompson / Lacey / Stanford / Joseph

 

CB (6): White / Wallace / T. Johnson / K. Johnson / Munnerlyn / Pitts

IR: C. Lewis

 

S (4): Poyer / Hyde / Coleman / Neal

 

Special Teams:

 

K (1): ?

 

P (1): ?

 

LS (1): Ferguson

 

Notes on cuts and position groups:

 

Patrick DiMarco: It really seems like the only tangible thing DiMarco brings to this team is “leadership,” but he even admitted in his own words last week on One Bills Live that he is a “lead by example” type (in other words, not really a leader). He’s seldom used as a fullback, and the role is redundant—a tight end, extra offensive lineman, or even Duke Williams could fill the same function as needed—and you’d have a hard time convincing me that he has extraordinary special-teams talent that can’t be replaced. So, I ask, what is the point of Patrick DiMarco? It’s time for him to go.

 

Marcus Murphy: This is a tough one. Murphy has done nothing but run hard and show good vision. He is a very serviceable, well-rounded back who also plays well on special teams. He should find another role in the league. The fourth running back spot came down to him and Yeldon, but Yeldon is an accomplished NFL performer who brings another valuable piece to the passing game.

 

Senorise Perry: The New O.J. didn’t show enough on offense to warrant being kept on the team just for his supposed special-teams prowess. This team is too deep now to have guys that only play special teams.

 

Offensive linemen: The Bills have made a point of stacking the roster with offensive linemen who are extremely versatile. Thus, it’s tempting to go with only eight at the position. But that’s hard to do when the position has been so ravaged by injuries. Somehow, Conor McDermott makes his way onto the roster again. Others (Wesley, Boettger) are placed on the practice squad, others (Bodine) can’t be cut soon enough, and others (Spain) are preserved on IR.

 

Jason Croom: The best ability is availability, and Croom brought none of it this offseason. His primary asset is pass catching, and the Bills have plenty of that on the roster this year. Bad news for future Bills owner Croom as he will be released once Kroft returns.

 

Zay Jones: After much thought and soul searching, I am changing my tune on this. Trade Zay's butt (and the memory of it) for a fourth-round pick. He’s just not needed on this roster this year, and I can’t see the Bills keeping seven WRs in any scenario.

 

Mike Love: There was a lot of buzz on him coming out of camp, but I didn’t see him make the plays, and he’s clearly been leapfrogged by Johnson. Practice squad?

 

Eddie Yarbrough: Sorry, buddy. You’re just not good enough to make this roster anymore. Better luck elsewhere.

 

Maurice Alexander: He seemed to be a favorite of the coaching staff early, but I don’t see a fit for him on this team with plenty of LB and S depth already.

 

Jaquan Johnson: Hopefully we can keep him on the practice squad.

 

Steven Hauschka: The Bills need to move on from Hauschka before it costs them. The decline is obvious, and McDermott needs to channel his inner Belichick and let Hauschka go at the right time. There will be fresh legs (Carolina’s Joey Slye?) available. Kicker is one of the very most important positions on the team, and it’s not talked about enough.

 

Corey Bojorquez/Cory Carter: Not good enough! There really is no excuse not to have an excellent kicking game, and the Cor(e)ys just haven’t brought it. McBeane need to show they understand the importance of the position and upgrade it.

Edited August 26, 2019 by The Bills Blog

[JoshAllenHasBigHands]

Spain will not be able to return if you put him on the IR before he makes the 53.

[CSBill]

Wow! That's some bold moves: Cut Hauschka, J. Jones, DiMarco, and Love.

 

A few thoughts:

• I totally agree with you on DiMarco, great guy, but his football skills are limited and what he does can be covered by others.
• Spain to IR? Is he hurt that badly, even if it is a bad sprain, its a few weeks recovery, but, maybe you know more?
• Yarbrough and Love, one of them stays--which one can play Special Teams better?
• With the surprise of Ryan Bates--who shows more ability and great versatility--I do not see how McDermott sticks.
• And, yes, both punters have to go, surely there will be some quality back-ups released on Saturday, and I think Allen is still available--he would be a good improvement even if he is not what he sued to be.

[EmotionallyUnstable]

I was with you on Croom at first. But I'm thinking the rooks and Smith have shown enough to show him the door 

[Over 29 years of fanhood]

Not bad. I’m not sure WR and RB will shake out that way.

 

I agree punter needs an upgrade, Haushka, maybe... but don’t cut him until we have the upgrade.  

[Paul Costa]

I think their keeping DiMarco. Spain will be on 53. McDermott & Teller will not. Teller has had a excellent summer and is one tough cut.  Zay will make it McKenzie is another tough cut (ball security). on defense  I think Stanford is cut(Thompson or Lorax (played mike in Spartanburg practices)will be backup MIKE and safety Johnson makes it. We will be playing a ton of dime this year and are going extremely heavy with DB’s. I know there’s a ton of rumors about Clowney but I won’t be surprised for another trade or two at the bottom of the roster. Haus money will be on 53. We will have a punter in September that’s not currently on the roster.

[Royale with Cheese]

Spain isn’t is a walking boot anymore.  He’s not going to IR.

[No_Matter_What]

"If you think Patrick DiMarco is going to be cut, you haven't been paying attention"

 

Ramsay Bolton

 

I could have missed something but what indicates that Spain goes to IR?

 

I don't know how but I don't think all those 4 RB's will be on 53. Somebody gets traded. Same goes for Foster/Zay, one of them will be traded.

 

 

[BearNorth]

I like Duke Williams over keeping DiMarco, almost as big a body with much more upside. With this roster, would be surprised if we can't find someone with enough bulk and quickness to handle the Kyle Williams role in heavy goal line situations.

 

[Buffalo716]

People who think Duke can actually play a real FB role are nuts

 

And Dabolls offense is 100% keeping a full back. It's not as easy as just go through hole and block... Fullbacks go through tons of physical stress during a season   , the rigors are crazy and people wanna out Duke through that?

 

Devlin is a big part of NE and Gore and Shady need someone to follow, and it's not a WR 

[2020 Our Year For Sure]

I don't see Croom making the roster. If Kroft is on PUP they'll keep Duke Williams instead. Usually TE and WR are seperate issues but Croom can't play in-line and Duke is a better blocker-- basically Duke does Jason Croom better than Jason Croom.

 

The team considers Neal a corner now. I think Jaquan Johnson makes the team at the expense of either Lafa Pitts or Captain Munnerlyn.

 

Spain in, McDermott out

 

I agree with most of it, nice job

[Doc]

On offense: Spain over McDermott (Spain is not going on IR).  DiMarco (they love him) and Jones (still has potential) make it, Croom (hasn't played almost all of TC and all of pre-season and could be IR'd for Kelly's sake) doesn't. 

 

On defense: I'd cut Thompson and if Lewis is an IR candidate, keep the rest the same.  Otherwise Lewis makes it over Pitt.

 

On STs:  I think they add a punter next weekend and keep an eye on the Carolina K situation.

 

2 hours ago, JoshAllenHasBigHands said:

Spain will not be able to return if you put him on the IR before he makes the 53.

 

I don't think that's true. 

Edited August 26, 2019 by Doc

[DCbillsfan]

I agree with you Doc except:

 

I think the Bills like Thompson and Jaquan Johnson.  I think Hausch stays 

[Buffaloflash]

Zay J. is not going anywhere!

The Bills invested in him,and will be reaping the benefits this season.

[JoshAllenHasBigHands]

23 minutes ago, Doc said:

On offense: Spain over McDermott (Spain is not going on IR).  DiMarco (they love him) and Jones (still has potential) make it, Croom (hasn't played almost all of TC and all of pre-season and could be IR'd for Kelly's sake) doesn't. 

 

On defense: I'd cut Thompson and if Lewis is an IR candidate, keep the rest the same.  Otherwise Lewis makes it over Pitt.

 

On STs:  I think they add a punter next weekend and keep an eye on the Carolina K situation.

 

 

I don't think that's true. 

 

Well, if he wants to return this season, he has to be put on the 53 roster.  But, if he is on the IR before the 53 cut, he will be ineligible to play for the season. 

[GunnerBill]

11 minutes ago, JoshAllenHasBigHands said:

 

Well, if he wants to return this season, he has to be put on the 53 roster.  But, if he is on the IR before the 53 cut, he will be ineligible to play for the season. 

 

They can PUP him can't they and then activate him in week 6? If they don't activate him by week 6 they have to release him.

[JoshAllenHasBigHands]

5 minutes ago, GunnerBill said:

 

They can PUP him can't they and then activate him in week 6? If they don't activate him by week 6 they have to release him.

You have to be on the PUP list going into training camp.  After camp starts, you can't be put on the PUP list. 

[freddyjj]

Good discussion here - I have a different take on some of the cuts.

 

On Offense:  FB DiMarco stays over Croom.  OBD opens season with 3 TEs.  Croom to PS.

OBD does not IR Spain.  Oline is 8 deep like in 2017.  Feliciano, Long and Bates are the backups.  Teller exposed to Waivers and he and Boettger go to PS.  McDermott cut.  Ford being able to play RT and Nsekhe ability to play LT/RT eliminates need for traditional Swing tackle.

On D Pitts cut and they keep DB Johnson instead as Neal is hybrid nickel CB/S and STer.

On STs Hauschka kept.  Agree Bill sign P after next SAT league cutdown.  

 

Edited August 26, 2019 by freddyjj

[GunnerBill]

3 hours ago, The Bills Blog said:

Here’s what I’d do. Where do you disagree?

 

Offense:

 

QB (2): Allen / Barkley

 

RB (4): McCoy / Gore / Singletary / Yeldon  / Di Marco

 

OL (9 10): Dawkins / Feliciano / Morse / Ford / Nsekhe / Bates / Long / Teller / McDermott / Spain / Boettger

IR: Spain, Waddle

 

TE (4 3): Knox / Smith / Sweeney / Croom

PUP: Kroft

 

WR (6): Brown / Beasley / Foster / Williams / McKenzie / Roberts / Jones

 

Defense:

 

DL (8): Hughes / Oliver / Lotulelei / Murphy / Lawson / J. Phillips / H. Phillips / D. Johnson

 

LB (7): Alexander / Edmunds / Milano / Thompson / Lacey / Stanford / Joseph

 

CB (6 5): White / Wallace / T. Johnson / K. Johnson / Munnerlyn / Pitts

IR: C. Lewis

 

S (4 5): Poyer / Hyde / Coleman / Neal / Johnson

 

Special Teams:

 

K (1): Haushka

 

P (1): ?

 

LS (1): Ferguson

 

 

That is what I think they will do.

3 minutes ago, JoshAllenHasBigHands said:

You have to be on the PUP list going into training camp.  After camp starts, you can't be put on the PUP list. 

 

Ah okay.

[Bangarang]

Lol Duke playing FB and Zay getting traded for a 4th

[LABILLBACKER]

Very good picks. I'm done with Dimarco. Sign Ryan Allen today. Like Marcus Murphy but we can't keep 5 and Yeldon is too valuable as a receiver.  It will be tough to say goodbye to Yarbrough. Don't know what to do with Hauschka? 

[chris heff]

I don’t think Spain goes on IR. I don’t understand DiMarco, how many plays per game? Can’t that role be filled by a TE? Are they going to keep Croom just for the sake of having four healthy TEs? I know they play different positions, but a roster spot is a roster spot. If I had to choose between keeping DiMarco or Croom over Duke Williams and Zay Jones it’s not a hard decision.

[Tsaikotic]

Offense (25):

 

QB (2): Allen / Barkley

 

RB (4) (5): McCoy / Gore / Singletary / Yeldon / DiMarco

 - Read a few times that Dabol's offense will use DiMarco in tricky ways

 

OL (9) (8): Dawkins / Spain / Morse / Ford / Nsekhe / Feliciano / Bates / Long / Teller / McDermott

IR: Spain, Waddle

- I went Teller over Long due to both Bates and Feliciano can backup OC  and Teller is young OG with some potential

 

TE (4) (3): Knox / Smith / Sweeney / Croom

PUP: Kroft

 

WR (6) (7): Brown / Beasley / Foster / Williams / McKenzie / Roberts / Jones

 

Defense (25):

 

DL (8): Hughes / Oliver / Lotulelei / Murphy / Lawson / J. Phillips / H. Phillips / D. Johnson

 

LB (7): L. Alexander / Edmunds / Milano / Thompson / Lacey / Stanford / Joseph / M. Alexander

 

CB (6) (5): White / Wallace / T. Johnson / K. Johnson / Munnerlyn / Pitts

 

S (4) (5): Poyer / Hyde / Coleman / Neal / Johnson

 

Special Teams (3):

 

K (1): ? Hauschka

 

P (1): ? Bojo

 

LS (1): Ferguson

[Wayne Arnold]

Dimarco is a lock whether we want him gone or not.

 

lol at Conor McDermott making this team.

 

Mike Love makes the team easily.

 

There's no way in hell this team keeps seven linebackers. That's ludicrous.

 

I think Croom's days in Buffalo are numbered. Can't stay healthy, Knox is a major upgrade over him anyway, and Sweeney stole his job.

[Logic]

2 minutes ago, Tsaikotic said:

Offense (25):

 

QB (2): Allen / Barkley

 

RB (4) (5): McCoy / Gore / Singletary / Yeldon / DiMarco

 - Read a few times that Dabol's offense will use DiMarco in tricky ways

 

OL (9) (8): Dawkins / Spain / Morse / Ford / Nsekhe / Feliciano / Bates / Long / Teller / McDermott

IR: Spain, Waddle

- I went Teller over Long due to both Bates and Feliciano can backup OC  and Teller is young OG with some potential

 

TE (4) (3): Knox / Smith / Sweeney / Croom

PUP: Kroft

 

WR (6) (7): Brown / Beasley / Foster / Williams / McKenzie / Roberts / Jones

 

Defense (25):

 

DL (8): Hughes / Oliver / Lotulelei / Murphy / Lawson / J. Phillips / H. Phillips / D. Johnson

 

LB (7): L. Alexander / Edmunds / Milano / Thompson / Lacey / Stanford / Joseph / M. Alexander

 

CB (6) (5): White / Wallace / T. Johnson / K. Johnson / Munnerlyn / Pitts

 

S (4) (5): Poyer / Hyde / Coleman / Neal / Johnson

 

Special Teams (3):

 

K (1): ? Hauschka

 

P (1): ? Bojo

 

LS (1): Ferguson

I was gonna respond, but this guy covered it almost perfectly.

Spain's injury isn't serious and he should make the 53.

DiMarco should not be cut. His contributions on special teams are huge and he'll play around 20% of the offensive snaps. Fullback is a part of Brian Daboll's offense, and to say that other guys could easily do what he does is to understate his abilities.

I really have no interest in Jason Croom. He's Just A Guy to me.

I'd rather see Spencer Long make the roster than Duke Williams. Give me experienced, versatile offensive line depth over a receiver who can't separate any day of the week.

Can't expose Jaquan Johnson to waivers. Dude's gonna be a baller.

I can see them keeping Pitts over Munnerlyn for special teams reasons.




 

[Tsaikotic]

5 minutes ago, Logic said:

I was gonna respond, but this guy covered it almost perfectly.

Spain's injury isn't serious and he should make the 53.

DiMarco should not be cut. His contributions on special teams are huge and he'll play around 20% of the offensive snaps. Fullback is a part of Brian Daboll's offense, and to say that other guys could easily do what he does is to understate his abilities.

I really have no interest in Jason Croom. He's Just A Guy to me.

I'd rather see Spencer Long make the roster than Duke Williams. Give me experienced, versatile offensive line depth over a receiver who can't separate any day of the week.

Can't expose Jaquan Johnson to waivers. Dude's gonna be a baller.

I can see them keeping Pitts over Munnerlyn for special teams reasons.




 

I'd be ok with Long if thats what they wanted to do, but I think Teller has some potential and wont make it past waivers for PS

 

Munnerlyn knows the defense and can play Pitts role of ST

 

[bigK14094]

2 hours ago, Paul Costa said:

I think their keeping DiMarco. Spain will be on 53. McDermott & Teller will not. Teller has had a excellent summer and is one tough cut.  Zay will make it McKenzie is another tough cut (ball security). on defense  I think Stanford is cut(Thompson or Lorax (played mike in Spartanburg practices)will be backup MIKE and safety Johnson makes it. We will be playing a ton of dime this year and are going extremely heavy with DB’s. I know there’s a ton of rumors about Clowney but I won’t be surprised for another trade or two at the bottom of the roster. Haus money will be on 53. We will have a punter in September that’s not currently on the roster.

Cleveland has a #2 punter that can kick it out of the stadium.....

7 minutes ago, Tsaikotic said:

I'd be ok with Long if thats what they wanted to do, but I think Teller has some potential and wont make it past waivers for PS

 

Munnerlyn knows the defense and can play Pitts role of ST

 

I am always suspicious about old Carolina guys coming onto Bills roster.  (Just like old Jets in Rex's time)

[Tsaikotic]

3 minutes ago, bigK14094 said:

Cleveland has a #2 punter that can kick it out of the stadium.....

I am always suspicious about old Carolina guys coming onto Bills roster.  (Just like old Jets in Rex's time)

 

I hear yea, but dont let KB sour your taste buds

[djp14150]

How I see it...

 

roster

 

QB=2. OL= 9. RB/WR/TE= 13 (4/6/3)

total=24

DL=8. LB=6. DB=10

total=24

ST=K P LS

total=3

 

2 open roster spots for keeping another player on each side

 

id keep a 4th TE or a 5th RB over a over a FB

on defense I look at keeping a young player who has talent but my not clear waivers for PS. I put the 7th round pick Johnson in this if he isn’t ready yet.

 

 

 

 

 

[MikeSpeed]

Either 86 Lee Smith or DeMarco. If we're going to NEED blocking at the TE spot in a play, stick another lineman there. If we keep Smith  he can play FB for the 1 or 2 plays a game.

Personally I'd jettison both, but if I had to choose it would be Smith.

[MAJBobby]

I am going to go with this... (With the PS)

 

QB (2): Josh Allen, Matt Barkley 

Cuts: Tyree Jackson  

 

     This was always going to happen as Tyree Never had a shot to force them to keep three.  However I think the 4th game is going to have to be MUCH better than he has been to even land a Spot on the PS.  I really think he has even has played himself off the PS at this point.

 

RBs (5): Lesean McCoy, Dvin Singletary, Frank Gore, T.J. Yeldon, Patrick DiMarco

Cuts: Senorise Perry, Marcus Murphy, Christian Wade

 

     Not what I would do, however I am thinking what the Bills would do.  I personally would AX DiMarco (Bills won't).  Yeldon makes the team over Perry (will be inactive on Game Days though) and the reason is the Bills keep DiMarco for Special Teams.  Yeldon's game against the Colts showed why he will make the team he is such a threat out of the Backfield in terms of catching the Ball.  Wade a good story however needs more time before making the 53 so like most all International Pathway Program Players will head to the PS.  I would also think Murphy will hit the PS if he passes through waivers.

 

WRs (6):  John Brown, Cole Beasley, Robert Foster, Isaiah McKenzie, Duke Williams, Andre Roberts

Traded: Zay Jones

Cuts: Ray Ray McCloud, Cam Phillips, Victor Bolden, David Sills, Nick Easley

 

      Hard one here, But with only keeping 6 (which the Bills typically do) Zay Jones gets traded.  I would keep 7 but I don't think the Bills will.  So They will try and trade Zay.  Another option will be starting the season with Robert Foster on IR (in order to do that he would have to make the initial 53 so they would have to expose someone to waivers and take that chance).  I think they would like to put McCloud on PS (dont think he will clear waivers though).  The rest Phillips, Bolden, Sills and Easley will fight for probably 2 PS slots, so week 4 will be key to them.

 

TEs (4) Tyler Kroft, Dawson Knox, Tommy Sweeney, Lee Smith

Cuts: Jason Croom, Keith Towbridge, Nate Becker, Kyle Carter

 

    Croom missing the 53 man roster IMO because Kroft will not start on the PUP.  However if Kroft Starts on the PUP then I think Croom makes it.  He will likely go to the PS the rest are blah.

 

OL (8) Dion Dawkins, Mitch Morse, Quinton Spain, Ty Nsekhe, Cody Ford, Spencer Long, Jon Feliciano, Ryan Bates

Cuts: Jarron Jones, Wyatt Teller, Ike Boettger, Demetrius Rhaney, Russell Bodine, Conor McDermott, De'Ondre Wesley, Eric Magnuson

 

    This on is a little tough cutting Teller however I am going with everyone being healthy during cut-down time, if there is still questions with Morse, Nsekhe and Spain than they may end up carrying 9 initially.  However the 8 that I pick offer the most flexibility of the group and why a 9th OL is not needed.  You have Bates that can play all along the line, Feliciano and Long with both OGs and Center, Spain can play both OGs.  Then you have Ford that can play inside and out, and Nsekhe that can play both OTs.  This is a dream scenario to have the best 5 on the field at any given time.  I think they would try and put Teller on the PS along with Jones.  But Teller also may not clear Waivers.

 

DL (8) Jerry Hughes, Trent Murphy, Shaq Lawson, Darryl Johnson, Star Lotulelei, Ed Oliver, Jordon Phillips, Harrison Phillips

Cuts: Mike Love, Eddie Yarnrough, LT Walton, Kyle Peko, Same Acho, Roderick Young.

 

    Mike Love has played his ass off and really deserves to make the 53 but Johnson has also outplayed him as well.  So it comes down to do we keep the extra DE or the extra LB or DB.  I went with the extra DB.  So I think Love is the odd man out, Bills would LOVE to get him back on the PS, however I think he also has played enough to not make it though waivers.  

 

LBs (6) Tremaine Edmunds, Matt Milano, Lorenzo Alexander, Julian Stanford, Corey Thompson, Deon Lacy

Cuts: Tyrel Dodson, Maurice Alexander, Vosean Joseph

 

  With the amount that the NFL runs subpackages on defense I think they will only go 6 here and allowing to keep 7 DBs.  Joseph has been invisible at camp but he and Dodson will land on the PS.  I think that if they do keep 7 here then Joseph likely makes the team.  I also like Lacy he has really progressed and because of that Maurice Alexander doesn't make the team. 

 

CBs (7) Tre'Davious White, Levi Wallace, Kevin Johnson, Taron Johnson, Captain Munnerlyn, Siran Neal, Lafayette Pitts

Cuts: Denzel Rice, Ryan Lewis, Cam Lewis

 

   Great Depth at this position they could go with just 6, and who ever the next that would be cut will make another 53 man roster.  Actually both Ryan Lewis and Cam Lewis might not be there for the PS either.  I just could not bring myself to cut Pitts, he plays all over and has had a very solid offseason.  So I take one less LBer and go with the extra CB.

 

Safeties (4): Micah Hyde, Jordan Poyer, Kurt Coleman, Jaquan Johnson

Cuts: Dean Marlowe, Abraham Wallace

 

    Think this was the easiest lock to predict with the exception of QB.  Though I also think that Johnson was going to be on the PS initially but has outplayed Marlow to stick on the 53 IMO.

 

Specialists (3): Stephen Hauschka, Corey Bojorquez, Reid Ferguson

Cuts: Cory Carter, Chase McLaughlin

 

  Dont think either punter SHOULD make the team, but initially have to have someone.  

Edited August 26, 2019 by MAJBobby

[Doc]

2 hours ago, DCbillsfan said:

I agree with you Doc except:

 

I think the Bills like Thompson and Jaquan Johnson.  I think Hausch stays 

 

I could see Johnson over Munnerlynn, who I'm not high on.  As for Thompson over Lacey, I thought Lacey showed a lot in games.

 

2 hours ago, JoshAllenHasBigHands said:

Well, if he wants to return this season, he has to be put on the 53 roster.  But, if he is on the IR before the 53 cut, he will be ineligible to play for the season. 

 

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001043341/article/chargers-to-place-derwin-james-on-injured-reserve

 

"A player placed on injured reserve to start the season cannot be activated until after Week 8, when the team can designate up to two players to return to the active roster."

[BBills88]

5 minutes ago, MAJBobby said:

I am going to go with this... (With the PS)

 

QB (2): Josh Allen, Matt Barkley 

Cuts: Tyree Jackson  

 

     This was always going to happen as Tyree Never had a shot to force them to keep three.  However I think the 4th game is going to have to be MUCH better than he has been to even land a Spot on the PS.  I really think he has even has played himself off the PS at this point.

 

RBs (5): Lesean McCoy, Dvin Singletary, Frank Gore, T.J. Yeldon, Patrick DiMarco

Cuts: Senorise Perry, Marcus Murphy, Christian Wade

 

     Not what I would do, however I am thinking what the Bills would do.  I personally would AX DiMarco (Bills won't).  Yeldon makes the team over Perry (will be inactive on Game Days though) and the reason is the Bills keep DiMarco for Special Teams.  Yeldon's game against the Colts showed why he will make the team he is such a threat out of the Backfield in terms of catching the Ball.  Wade a good story however needs more time before making the 53 so like most all International Pathway Program Players will head to the PS.  I would also think Murphy will hit the PS if he passes through waivers.

 

WRs (6):  John Brown, Cole Beasley, Robert Foster, Isaiah McKenzie, Duke Williams, Andre Roberts

Traded: Zay Jones

Cuts: Ray Ray McCloud, Cam Phillips, Victor Bolden, David Sills, Nick Easley

 

      Hard one here, But with only keeping 6 (which the Bills typically do) Zay Jones gets traded.  I would keep 7 but I don't think the Bills will.  So They will try and trade Zay.  Another option will be starting the season with Robert Foster on IR (in order to do that he would have to make the initial 53 so they would have to expose someone to waivers and take that chance).  I think they would like to put McCloud on PS (dont think he will clear waivers though).  The rest Phillips, Bolden, Sills and Easley will fight for probably 2 PS slots, so week 4 will be key to them.

 

TEs (4) Tyler Kroft, Dawson Knox, Tommy Sweeney, Lee Smith

Cuts: Jason Croom, Keith Towbridge, Nate Becker, Kyle Carter

 

    Croom missing the 53 man roster IMO because Kroft will not start on the PUP.  However if Kroft Starts on the PUP then I think Croom makes it.  He will likely go to the PS the rest are blah.

 

OL (8) Dion Dawkins, Mitch Morse, Quinton Spain, Ty Nsekhe, Cody Ford, Spencer Long, Jon Feliciano, Ryan Bates

Cuts: Jarron Jones, Wyatt Teller, Ike Boettger, Demetrius Rhaney, Russell Bodine, Conor McDermott, De'Ondre Wesley, Eric Magnuson

 

    This on is a little tough cutting Teller however I am going with everyone being healthy during cut-down time, if there is still questions with Morse, Nsekhe and Spain than they may end up carrying 9 initially.  However the 8 that I pick offer the most flexibility of the group and why a 9th OL is not needed.  You have Bates that can play all along the line, Feliciano and Long with both OGs and Center, Spain can play both OGs.  Then you have Ford that can play inside and out, and Nsekhe that can play both OTs.  This is a dream scenario to have the best 5 on the field at any given time.  I think they would try and put Teller on the PS along with Jones.  But Teller also may not clear Waivers.

 

DL (8) Jerry Hughes, Trent Murphy, Shaq Lawson, Darryl Johnson, Star Lotulelei, Ed Oliver, Jordon Phillips, Harrison Phillips

Cuts: Mike Love, Eddie Yarnrough, LT Walton, Kyle Peko, Same Acho, Roderick Young.

 

    Mike Love has played his ass off and really deserves to make the 53 but Johnson has also outplayed him as well.  So it comes down to do we keep the extra DE or the extra LB or DB.  I went with the extra DB.  So I think Love is the odd man out, Bills would LOVE to get him back on the PS, however I think he also has played enough to not make it though waivers.  

 

LBs (6) Tremaine Edmunds, Matt Milano, Lorenzo Alexander, Julian Stanford, Vosean Joseph, Corey Thompson, Deon Lacy

Cuts: Tyrel Dodson, Maurice Alexander, Vosean Joseph

 

  With the amount that the NFL runs subpackages on defense I think they will only go 6 here and allowing to keep 7 DBs.  Joseph has been invisible at camp but he and Dodson will land on the PS.  I think that if they do keep 7 here then Joseph likely makes the team.  I also like Lacy he has really progressed and because of that Maurice Alexander doesn't make the team. 

 

CBs (7) Tre'Davious White, Levi Wallace, Kevin Johnson, Taron Johnson, Captain Munnerlyn, Siran Neal, Lafayette Pitts

Cuts: Denzel Rice, Ryan Lewis, Cam Lewis

 

   Great Depth at this position they could go with just 6, and who ever the next that would be cut will make another 53 man roster.  Actually both Ryan Lewis and Cam Lewis might not be there for the PS either.  I just could not bring myself to cut Pitts, he plays all over and has had a very solid offseason.  So I take one less LBer and go with the extra CB.

 

Safeties (4): Micah Hyde, Jordan Poyer, Kurt Coleman, Jaquan Johnson

Cuts: Dean Marlowe, Abraham Wallace

 

    Think this was the easiest lock to predict with the exception of QB.  Though I also think that Johnson was going to be on the PS initially but has outplayed Marlow to stick on the 53 IMO.

 

Specialists (3): Stephen Hauschka, Corey Bojorquez, Reid Ferguson

Cuts: Cory Carter, Chase McLaughlin

 

  Dont think either punter SHOULD make the team, but initially have to have someone.  

I agree with most of the roster, a few tweeks. 
Cory Carter should get the Vikings game to determine his fate. 

I wish we can keep Teller

I would trade Yeldon ( We saw his ball security issues 2 times this  preseason) , Keep Marcus Murphy,  Keep Zay

Yeah Andre Roberts is a 9 year vet and hit his ceiling as a receivier I would make him special teams guy and reciever as needed
 

[DCbillsfan]

6 minutes ago, Doc said:

 

I could see Johnson over Munnerlynn, who I'm not high on.  As for Thompson over Lacey, I thought Lacey showed a lot in games.

 

Lacey has looked good.  The LB coach came out and said they are keeping 6 LB.  If true, a pretty good player is getting cut.

[JoshAllenHasBigHands]

16 minutes ago, Doc said:

 

I could see Johnson over Munnerlynn, who I'm not high on.  As for Thompson over Lacey, I thought Lacey showed a lot in games.

 

 

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001043341/article/chargers-to-place-derwin-james-on-injured-reserve

 

"A player placed on injured reserve to start the season cannot be activated until after Week 8, when the team can designate up to two players to return to the active roster."

Sorry, I should clarify, a player can be put on the IR, but he will count against the initial 53 cut down.  

[Wayne Arnold]

I'm putting mine on record too because I feel pretty confident that nothing will change this week barring injury...

 

1. Josh Allen, QB

2. Matt Barkley, QB

3. Lesean McCoy, RB

4. Frank Gore, RB

5. Devin Singletary, RB

6. TJ Yeldon, RB

7. Patrick Dimarco, FB

8. John Brown, WR

9. Cole Beasley, WR

10. Zay Jones, WR

11. Andre Roberts, WR

12. Robert Foster, WR

13. Isaiah McKenzie, WR

14. D'haquille Williams, WR

15. Lee Smith, TE

16. Dawson Knox, TE

17. Tommy Sweeney, TE

18. Dion Dawkins, OT

19. Quinton Spain, OG

20. Mitch Morse, C

21. Jon Feliciano, OG

22. Ty Nsekhe, OT

23. Cody Ford, G/T

24. Wyatt Teller, G/T

25. Spencer Long, OG

26. Ryan Bates, C/T

27. Stephen Hauschka, K

28. Corey Bojorquez, P

29. Reid Ferguson, LS

30. Jerry Hughes, DE

31. Star Lotulelei, DT

32. Ed Oliver, DT

33. Trent Murphy, DE

34. Shaq Lawson, DE

35. Jordan Phillips, DT

36. Harrison Phillips, DT

37. Mike Love, DE

38. Darryl Johnson, DE

39. Matt Milano, OLB

40. Tremaine Edmunds, MLB

41. Lorenzo Alexander, OLB

42. Corey Thompson, OLB

43. Julian Stanford, MLB

44. Tre White, CB

45. Levi Wallace, CB

46. Taron Johnson, SCB

47. Kevin Johnson, CB

48. Captain Munnerlyn, SCB

49. Siran Neal, SCB

50. Micah Hyde, S

51. Jordan Poyer, S

52. Kurt Coleman, S

53. Jaquan Johnson, S

 

Last seven cuts:

 

1. Raymond McCloud, WR

2. Maurice Alexander, LB/ST

3. Dean Marlowe, S

4. Senorise Perry, RB/ST

5. Ike Boettger, OG

6. Jason Croom, TE

7. Vosean Joseph, LB

 

Edited August 26, 2019 by Wayne Arnold

[Doc]

9 minutes ago, JoshAllenHasBigHands said:

Sorry, I should clarify, a player can be put on the IR, but he will count against the initial 53 cut down.  

 

Meaning the Chargers will have to carry James as their 53rd player?  If so, good to know.

[JoshAllenHasBigHands]

13 minutes ago, Doc said:

 

Meaning the Chargers will have to carry James as their 53rd player?  If so, good to know.

 

Since this morning, I have been looking for the rule book. I cannot find it. I am feeling less and less confident as the day goes.  But I remain overwhelmingly sure this is the case. 

[freddyjj]

1 hour ago, MAJBobby said:

LBs (6) Tremaine Edmunds, Matt Milano, Lorenzo Alexander, Julian Stanford, Vosean Joseph, Corey Thompson, Deon Lacy

Cuts: Tyrel Dodson, Maurice Alexander, Vosean Joseph

hey just noticed that your count was 6 for LBs and you actually list 7.   You have Joseph on both kept and cut.  I hope they keep him and release Lacy or Thompson.

[MAJBobby]

3 minutes ago, freddyjj said:

hey just noticed that your count was 6 for LBs and you actually list 7.   You have Joseph on both kept and cut.  I hope they keep him and release Lacy or Thompson.

Crude let me fix that, I initially had the group at 7 but then went with he extra DB