Rouse released

[KYPack]

Even if Giordano is no better than Rouse he may be more valuable than Rouse. Weren't they "hopeful" that Rouse could play this weekend, following a stinger on Sunday? The guy played only a little, but has been hurt a lot. When they needed him last year he was hurt, too.

I was just about to ask the same question. With Rouse, it was hard to tell when he was hurt. He played about the same, injured as healthy. You'd imagine an injury settlement might pop up in this move.

They have to start Bush and Martin, don't they? I mean, Giordano is just off the boat, pun intended.

[pbmax]

Even if Giordano is no better than Rouse he may be more valuable than Rouse. Weren't they "hopeful" that Rouse could play this weekend, following a stinger on Sunday? The guy played only a little, but has been hurt a lot. When they needed him last year he was hurt, too.

I was just about to ask the same question. With Rouse, it was hard to tell when he was hurt. He played about the same, injured as healthy. You'd imagine an injury settlement might pop up in this move.

They have to start Bush and Martin, don't they? I mean, Giordano is just off the boat, pun intended.

Collins practiced according to JSO and Bedard.

Inspired by PFT Headline: Safety Dance

[mmmdk]

I don't have the video of the game with me, but I'm pretty sure Rouse was involved in one of the special team fuck ups as well as the 3rd and 34 fuck up. Defensive coordinators have been fired for giving up 26 yards on a critical down, so why not a backup safety on 34? Giordano not only helps teams and safety, but he can bring in the best stuffed pizza there is.

Stuffed pizza? WTF is that?? Kalories galore???

Best pizza in the world is found in southern Italy; Naples & Rome.

[Waldo]

Collins needs to get back ASAP, why the fk didn't they keep Smith?

Normally I would get on here and yell at you for not telling me who you would cut to keep him.

But since they just released one safety to sign another, its a great question. Why was Rouse on the roster ahead of Smith?

The only explanation would be that with all the injuries, they cannot afford a Safety who can only play near the LOS. They have to be able to do both. Or perhaps Collins is going to be gone longer than first anticipated and Special Teams considerations are out the door.

In answer to KYPack, I agree Rouse offerred something beyond what Waldo gives him credit for. He could play the run and hit somebody. But he was very awkward in the open field. Not exactly the guy you want as the last line of defense (run or pass) to make an open field tackle.

I'll answer both you and Waldo in the same reply.

PB, Re Rouse: I was more making a joke than nailing Waldo back. I mean, a guy who is weak against the run and the pass at S? What is his area of functionality, exactly? Rouse was one of the worst peekers I've ever seen. Til he learns to read the keys and play his reads, he'll never be an NFL safety.

Underwood did play a little safety at UC, but it was mainly as a robber in an 8 in the box scheme. He deserves to be on the roster. Good instincts and raw talent. Green as goose shit as a corner. He is no NFL safety and won't be one this season. Even if we play him there.

Paraphrasing:

Rouse - He currently sucks, and most likely he will forever suck.

Underwood - He currently sucks, there is a chance that one day he won't suck.

[KYPack]

Fair enough, Waldo.

I, too, like Underwood. He was nowhere for a bit at Ohio State and worked his way back into football at UC. Geat athlete, still green.

[sheepshead]

I love when TT makes a move that all the self aggrandizing NFL GM's didnt even contemplate.

[mission]

If you've never had Giordano's pizza then you're seriously missing out ... probably my favorite... anywhere. Ever.

(kinda like an in-n-out burger of pizza)

This Giordano guy sounds like an immediate improvement over Rouse. If he really was responsible for ALL of those plays suggested then I'm glad he's gone. Been saying he's a super liability in the defensive backfield and that his few flashes of ball vision are nothing more than a distraction from the truth.

They're saying this whiteboy has serious speed... maybe a bit tight in the hips but it's hard to really know when he's playing behind pro bowl safeties.

[rbaloha1]

Fair enough, Waldo.

I, too, like Underwood. He was nowhere for a bit at Ohio State and worked his way back into football at UC. Geat athlete, still green.

Sporting News loves this pick. The guy possesses long arms, athletic ability and speed. SN projects BU to be a future shutdown corner. Looked too tentative in preseason. Lets not give up on this kid.

[mmmdk]

If you've never had Giordano's pizza then you're seriously missing out ... probably my favorite... anywhere. Ever.

(kinda like an in-n-out burger of pizza)

Ok, thanx

[sheepshead]

I don't have the video of the game with me, but I'm pretty sure Rouse was involved in one of the special team fuck ups as well as the 3rd and 34 fuck up. Defensive coordinators have been fired for giving up 26 yards on a critical down, so why not a backup safety on 34? Giordano not only helps teams and safety, but he can bring in the best stuffed pizza there is.

Nice, the Rush street store no less! I'm a Lou Malnatis guy myself, Giordano's a close second.

[Fritz]

There may also be - may - reasons we're not privy to that don't include talent or disciplkine or work ethic. What we might call "off the field" issues.

For example, maybe he brought crappy pizza to team meetings, while Giordano clearly has access to better 'za.

Maybe he punched a coach?

Maybe he punched a baby.

[Cheesehead Craig]

Stuffed pizza? WTF is that?? Kalories galore???

Best pizza in the world is found in southern Italy; Naples & Rome.

Had some in both of those cities, it was phenominal.

You know, they make a good pizza in NY too.

[Bossman641]

Collins practiced according to JSO and Bedard.

Thank god

The thought of Bush and Martin back there trying to coordinate the defense is terrifying.

[Brando19]

Wow. I'm very suprised they released Rouse.

[pbmax]

There may also be - may - reasons we're not privy to that don't include talent or disciplkine or work ethic. What we might call "off the field" issues.

For example, maybe he brought crappy pizza to team meetings, while Giordano clearly has access to better 'za.

Maybe he punched a coach?

Maybe he punched a baby.

Maybe he is dating Mike McCarthy's daughter?