First cutdown time

[Patler]

If I were GM, I think I would. I don't think i'd keep an extra LB, but I'd maybe keep an extra OL or something like that. Never know what could happen in week 1. That extra player could turn out to be a big help.

He will probably be on their practice squad in week 1 if they need him for week 2.

[Pugger]

Maybe Julio Jones is just that good, he beats defenders on teams he's not even playing.

[smuggler]

SS also has poor ball skills. Running stride for stride is only part of the equation.

Not sure if anyone has called you out on this, but you're dead wrong.

By the way, to anyone who thinks Brandian Ross has a future in this league, you're dead wrong. The guys does NOT acknowledge the ball in the air.

[pbmax]

Not sure if anyone has called you out on this, but you're dead wrong.

By the way, to anyone who thinks Brandian Ross has a future in this league, you're dead wrong. The guys does NOT acknowledge the ball in the air.

Good catch Smuggler. Shields has some areas of definite need, but ball awareness and hands aren't among them.

The most I remember of Ross in the exhibition season is that he is always close to the WR, watches the catch being made and then makes the tackle.

[rbaloha1]

Not sure if anyone has called you out on this, but you're dead wrong.

By the way, to anyone who thinks Brandian Ross has a future in this league, you're dead wrong. The guys does NOT acknowledge the ball in the air.

Several reasons SS was shifted from wr to db -- poor hands (removed as a returner) and ball skills. SS has improved in these areas but is not elite.

Ross is not a shutdown corner but is always around the ball. Does not nearly possess the physical talent of SS but is a better corner for the scheme.

Cutting SS may become moot since House may require surgery. SS's speed should be utilized on special teams.

[rbaloha1]

JJ is spiderman after all.

[rbaloha1]

Not sure if anyone has called you out on this, but you're dead wrong.

By the way, to anyone who thinks Brandian Ross has a future in this league, you're dead wrong. The guys does NOT acknowledge the ball in the air.

Thanks for calling me out. With you and the tea party continually calling me out life is complete.

Mahalo Braddah!

[RashanGary]

Not sure if anyone has called you out on this, but you're dead wrong.

By the way, to anyone who thinks Brandian Ross has a future in this league, you're dead wrong. The guys does NOT acknowledge the ball in the air.

Yep, I liked him because he was sticky, but unless he's playing zone, he has zero ability to trail, locate the ball and make a play.

The way Capers coaches defense, he likes to make it easy for the defense to learn, but hard for the offense to execute against. He doesn't play a dozen coverages, but he runs 3 or 4 that are very different and they are easy to disguise presnap. A big part of that coverage arsenal is man coverage. You just can't have a player on the field who can't play man coverage. The most most complex part of Capers defense is Woodson's free-lancing role. The other guys do their jobs and have to know their jobs.

Ross is gone. I really, really, really hope House comes back. He seemed to have it all.

McMillan's starting point has been shocking. His man coverage, I don't think this is exaggeration, but it's been at least average. For a rookie out of a tiny school, that's a great starting point. His tackling and physicalness has been off the charts. I "heart" Jerron McMillan. He and Jarrett Boykin have been my biggest surprises of camp. Oh, Moses too. That guy is a beast.

[Smidgeon]

Yep, I liked him because he was sticky, but unless he's playing zone, he has zero ability to trail, locate the ball and make a play.

The way Capers coaches defense, he likes to make it easy for the defense to learn, but hard for the offense to execute against. He doesn't play a dozen coverages, but he runs 3 or 4 that are very different and they are easy to disguise presnap. A big part of that coverage arsenal is man coverage. You just can't have a player on the field who can't play man coverage. The most most complex part of Capers defense is Woodson's free-lancing role. The other guys do their jobs and have to know their jobs.

Ross is gone. I really, really, really hope House comes back. He seemed to have it all.

McMillan's starting point has been shocking. His man coverage, I don't think this is exaggeration, but it's been at least average. For a rookie out of a tiny school, that's a great starting point. His tackling and physicalness has been off the charts. I "heart" Jerron McMillan. He and Jarrett Boykin have been my biggest surprises of camp. Oh, Moses too. That guy is a beast.

I'm feeling you on McMillian. He's been the rookie that I thought from the beginning would get overlooked by fans the most but would surprise most of them in a good way.

[Guiness]

How did Hargrove perform in camp? I didn't hear much about his performance, good or bad, on the field.

They got a look at him, know what he's all about now. I wouldn't be surprised to see him back later in the year if depth is thin as the season goes on.

[smuggler]

Several reasons SS was shifted from wr to db -- poor hands (removed as a returner) and ball skills. SS has improved in these areas but is not elite.

He's no Woodson, but he happens to have significantly better ball skills than Brandian Ross (non-existant ball skills) and many of the other CBs in our camp (and most CBs in the league). He is not a shutdown corner. He doesn't stay in the pocket of his man, and he doesn't tackle well. He's fast as hell and he stays aware of the ball and usually succeeds when he has a play on a ball in the air.

He's one of our 3 best CBs as of right now. He's also in the doghouse.

[rbaloha1]

He's no Woodson, but he happens to have significantly better ball skills than Brandian Ross (non-existant ball skills) and many of the other CBs in our camp (and most CBs in the league). He is not a shutdown corner. He doesn't stay in the pocket of his man, and he doesn't tackle well. He's fast as hell and he stays aware of the ball and usually succeeds when he has a play on a ball in the air.

He's one of our 3 best CBs as of right now. He's also in the doghouse.

Disagree about top 3. Agree on doghouse. Makes the roster due House's uncertain injury.

[pbmax]

How did Hargrove perform in camp? I didn't hear much about his performance, good or bad, on the field.

They got a look at him, know what he's all about now. I wouldn't be surprised to see him back later in the year if depth is thin as the season goes on.

Hargrove got limited snaps, as though he was 3rd team. Understandable as he was facing an 8 game ban.

Apparently he wasn't happy (though who would be) and then last week got into a kerfuffle with Trgovac when he ignored an oder to come out (of a drill) or over to the coach. Got heated in ear shot of reporters. All in all, not a good camp.

[RashanGary]

You'd think they'd cut the guys Sunday, not Monday. Why have them sit in on meetings, then cut them an hour later.

[Joemailman]

You'd think they'd cut the guys Sunday, not Monday. Why have them sit in on meetings, then cut them an hour later.

Maybe they're hoping they'll bring donuts.