/dev/null Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 Who is our starting safety? They going to start the Rookie? 759896[/snapback] yeah. and later in the season our other rookie safety will have earned the other starting job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlin Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 I didn't see Martin Nance's name mentioned ... did I miss something earlier? Had he already been cut? I hope they can keep him on the PS as well. Here's what I'm hoping for on the PS: Lenohard Wilson Nance Gates Geisinger or Jerman Cielak Baker or King Sape (assuming all these guys are still eligible?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
true_blue_bill Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 The cuts are easy to explain: Special Teams Second, this team is barely going to compete on offense and defense, nomatter who they kept or cut today. 759901[/snapback] Oh please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 I feel shocked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamrock Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 Hopefully Baker, Gates, Geisinger, King, Leonard, and Wilson clear waivers so we can keep them on the Practice Squad 759885[/snapback] Leonard's not elligible for PS. DiGiorgio's Detroit game must've really impressed. He flew under the radar, from training camp reports here at least. Burns is on the Injured list, not cut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsGuyInMalta Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 I didn't see Martin Nance's name mentioned ... did I miss something earlier? Had he already been cut? I hope they can keep him on the PS as well. Here's what I'm hoping for on the PS: Lenohard Wilson Nance Gates Geisinger or Jerman Cielak Baker or King Sape (assuming all these guys are still eligible?) 759907[/snapback] Nance got cut earlier...but I agree, I'd like to see us give him a PS spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 Who is our starting safety? They going to start the Rookie? 759896[/snapback] An unproven rookie that will make mistakes or a vet that's proven to continually make mistakes? I'll take a street walk-on over Coy Burnt Wire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstngoal Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 The Official Cuts Here are the cuts, just posted by the Bills: Rashad Baker Eric Bassey Joe Burns Brad Cieslak Liam Ezekiel Lionel Gates Justin Geisinger Jon Goldsberry Jason Hall Wendell Hunter Fred Jackson Jason Jefferson Greg Jerman Eric King Jim Leonhard Ryan Neill Joe Odom Alan Ricard Lauvale Sape Jonathan Smith Jason Thomas George Wilson 759863[/snapback] They cut Gates and kept Thomas because he is one of "Jauron's Boys" Shaud Williams deserved to make the team...all he does is keep the chains moving when he's in there. Rashad Baker and Eric King should have made the roster...Coy Wire and Leonard should have been cut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cåblelady Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 Leonard 759885[/snapback] Not PS-eligible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HurlyBurly51 Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 Milwaukee Thomas over Eric King, wow.. 759895[/snapback] The more I think about that one, I'm not sure I understand or like it. Guy goes from starting nickel to gone? Just thinking ahead to what it might look like next year if you subtract Nate - him and Greer might've been nice depth behind McGee and Youboty. Guess we'll be drafting CB again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 I feel shocked. 759909[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffaloboyinATL Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 I'll be amazed if Gates makes it to our PS. No way he clears waivers. I'm bummed about him, Ezekial and Baker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 Rashad Baker and Eric King should have made the roster...Coy Wire and Leonard should have been cut. 759913[/snapback] Loenard WAS cut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mary owen Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 They cut Gates and kept Thomas because he is one of "Jauron's Boys" Shaud Williams deserved to make the team...all he does is keep the chains moving when he's in there. Rashad Baker and Eric King should have made the roster...Coy Wire and Leonard should have been cut. 759913[/snapback] Leonard was cut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsGuyInMalta Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 The more I think about that one, I'm not sure I understand or like it. Guy goes from starting nickel to gone? Just thinking ahead to what it might look like next year if you subtract Nate - him and Greer might've been nice depth behind McGee and Youboty. Guess we'll be drafting CB again. 759915[/snapback] Well, playing devil's advocate here...Thomas HAS started in the NFL before and has lots of experience as the nickel and dime back. Not like he's an UDFA or anything, guy has been in the NFL for 6 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawgg Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 Personally Shaud Williams showed that he can play last year as the 3rd down back. I think the acquisition of Anthony Thomas was simply not necessary, as he and Gates were fairly similar in style and Gates is younger. I sure hope A-Train made the team because he earned it and NOT because of the bias associated with his history with Jauron. I am surprised by a couple of them. Shaud over Gates doesn't make a lot of sense to me, except that Gates and Thomas are pretty similar players. Shaud adds very little on ST because he would the #3 PR and probably the #3 KR and doesn't stand out at all on the coverage teams. 759903[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
true_blue_bill Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 Personally Shaud Williams showed that he can play last year as the 3rd down back. I think the acquisition of Anthony Thomas was simply not necessary, as he and Gates were fairly similar in style and Gates is younger. I sure hope A-Train made the team because he earned it and NOT because of the bias associated with his history with Jauron. 759921[/snapback] Did you know that Leonard was cut? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 Personally Shaud Williams showed that he can play last year as the 3rd down back. I think the acquisition of Anthony Thomas was simply not necessary, as he and Gates were fairly similar in style and Gates is younger. I sure hope A-Train made the team because he earned it and NOT because of the bias associated with his history with Jauron. 759921[/snapback] He was mostly terrible as a third down back. He couldn't block, and the only thing he did well was look good gaining 10 yards on 3rd and 16. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cåblelady Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 Did you know that Leonard was cut? 759922[/snapback] No...but, Leonhard was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trip Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 He has no value on special teams, either. (referring to Shaud Williams) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 the only thing he did well was look good gaining 10 yards on 3rd and 16. 759924[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstngoal Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 Loenard WAS cut. 759918[/snapback] My Bad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarthur31 Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 They cut Gates and kept Thomas because he is one of "Jauron's Boys" Shaud Williams deserved to make the team...all he does is keep the chains moving when he's in there. Rashad Baker and Eric King should have made the roster...Coy Wire and Leonard should have been cut. 759913[/snapback] I SO agree with you there!!! Baker and Gates were a small surprise for me but Liam was a major surprise! Doesn't he have PS eligibility left? Is he really that slow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstngoal Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 Just a bit of a guess...but Baker may have been cut because he may have gotten into a little trouble lately and didn't fit under Marv's umbrella of good characters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nodnarb Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 Extremely surprised that baker and gates were cut. I thought Gates looked better than AT. Wow. And Both hunter AND odom cut...we are THIN THIN THIN at LB, folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerme1 Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 I will miss Lauvale Sape. I'm glad somone sees there is no talent in Greg Jerman. And I have no problem at all that the A train stays and Gates is gone. Train can do more for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cåblelady Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 I thought Gates looked better than AT. 759935[/snapback] Me, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffaloboyinATL Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 I guess we're not planning on passing to our Fullback this year because Shelton has dropped almost everything thrown his way and he still made the cut. Maybe someone else releases a FB that can catch and block. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cåblelady Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 Train can do more for us. 759936[/snapback] If he holds onto the damn ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 The Sapester has been cut before & brought back, so it's not over yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 Like many, surprised that Wire stays and Gates is cut. My guess is that Matt Bowen's injury forced us to keep Wire a while longer, and cost Gates a spot on the roster. Nothing else too shocking, that I can see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 Like many, surprised that Wire stays and Gates is cut. My guess is that Matt Bowen's injury forced us to keep Wire a while longer, and cost Gates a spot on the roster. Nothing else too shocking, that I can see. 759943[/snapback] I can't believe that they would keep four RBs when Willis is going to play third downs. Gates may have been a surprise cut but IMO had zero to do with Wire or any other position for that matter. You only need three RBs for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nodnarb Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 why 53, by the way? I wonder how long it'll be before teams pitch for 55 in hopes of a compromise at 54. Many good football players are on the waiver wire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daquixers_is_back Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 Isn't it awesome how we all know more than NFL coaches/Gm's/scouts who watch hours of game and practice tape ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 why 53, by the way? I wonder how long it'll be before teams pitch for 55 in hopes of a compromise at 54. Many good football players are on the waiver wire. 759952[/snapback] I never truly understood why you don't dress all 53 for that matter. Is there any legitimate reason for that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kegtapr Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 Aiken over Wilson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 I liked Wilson and hoped he would make it, but seriously, he wasn't going to get into any games unless two WRs got hurt. So even though I would have liked to see the kid make the team, we likely never would have seen him play much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 I never truly understood why you don't dress all 53 for that matter. Is there any legitimate reason for that? 759956[/snapback] It's a cost efficiency move put in by Tagliabue. They get a League-negotiated discount at the Dry Cleaners for 53 sets of uniforms. Keeps ticket prices down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasper13 Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 Coy Wire is this generations Mark Kelso. No reason he made the team again other than special teams. Thin at Safety and MLB. Injuries there would hurt badly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cåblelady Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 Willis is going to play third downs. 759950[/snapback] Cool! I didn't know that. I used to hate it when they put in a different back for 3rd down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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