Who will get cut this week?

[ahaha]

Why haven't I noticed that we have a guy named Atari on the team until now?

I was hoping we could have both an Atari & a Super Mario but it didn't work out.

And, too bad we weren't able to trade up last year to pick Pack-Man Jones.

[BallHawk]

I expect one big surprise player to be cut on Tuesday.

[Tarlam!]

I loathe myself for typing this; Gado is cut by week's end.

[PaCkFan_n_MD]

I loathe myself for typing this; Gado is cut by week's end.

And you should

[esoxx]

I think Hunter makes the roster but Tollefson goes to the Practice Squad. Vonte Leach gets cut. Davenport is on thin ice and just might be waived. Kenny "Big Game" Peterson is vulnerable. Cory Rodgers is gone. Whitticker is history.

[mmmdk]

Here are some cutlist names: Davenport, Manning, Leach, Whitticker, Peterson & Lee. All played significant minutes last year; maybe that's why they (all) could get cut.

[retailguy]

August 29: Roster cut down to maximum of 65 players

September 2: Roster cut down to maximum of 53 players

I'm not sure about the NFL Europe allocations though. I don't think those fall under a deadline. Maybe someone can elaborate?

This Tuesday, the roster cuts go to 75, not 65 as in prior years. The NFLE exemptions are also gone, due to the increased roster limits.

They did this to allow for more "camp bodies" in the final preseason game so the starters don't have to play so much.


Cuts - I think there will be a few name players. One I'm hoping for - David Martin - I'm tired of being teased. I don't care if he becomes the next Antonio Gates somewhere else, I'm just sick of looking at him and thinking "what could be"....

I also think that Whittacre, Gado, Herron, Peterson, and Wroebel are in trouble. I'm sure that Wroebel is not a to anyone, however, there has to be a reason he's not playing at all...

There always seems to be a "surprise" cut, ie, someone we think is starting, or secure. For me, that's Gado, but if not him, they'll be another.

[mmmdk]

How can they consider cutting GADO? He has good hands, a hard worker and he has breakaway speed which Noah Herron lacks (speed). Sure, he's not like the old Ahman Green but I think Gado will feel comfortable behind Green and learn from him - FAST!

[Tarlam!]

I don't think Samkon is a lock at all. I hope he scrapes in, because I love what he gave me last season.

His hands are doubtful at very best. He can't find a 30 foot hole.

I love him, but I hate him....

[PaCkFan_n_MD]

Gato last year showed he can be a 1000 yard back if only he started earlier. If we cut him, he will only be free for about an hour b4 someone signs him. And if everyone had the attitude that gato has there would be no such thing as a holdout.

I Don't just like his talent, I like his attitude and wish we had more players like him.

[retailguy]

Gato last year showed he can be a 1000 yard back if only he started earlier. If we cut him, he will only be free for about an hour b4 someone signs him. And if everyone had the attitude that gato has there would be no such thing as a holdout.

I Don't just like his talent, I like his attitude and wish we had more players like him.

I agree with you PFMD about the attitude. I just remain unconvinced that he "fits the system". I also think he'll be claimed quickly, but it is clear to me that Arliss Beach fits this system well, barring a major meltdown in the last two games he's got the 3 back locked up (or at least should have). I remain unconvinced that they'll cut Davenport, and the coaches have made several statements that Davenport works well in the system. Nobody has said much of anything related to Gado.

I'll be watching Gado tomorrow night, but I haven't seen anything or read any training camp blog that suggests he's excelling.

On one count I hope I'm wrong, I do love his attitude, but, then why isn't anyone praising him?

[Scott Campbell]

If he doesn't fit this system, Gado flashed enough last year that Ted ought to be able to trade him for a late rounder rather than just cutting him and getting nothing.

[GBRulz]

Gato last year showed he can be a 1000 yard back if only he started earlier. If we cut him, he will only be free for about an hour b4 someone signs him. And if everyone had the attitude that gato has there would be no such thing as a holdout.

I Don't just like his talent, I like his attitude and wish we had more players like him.

I couldn't have said it better myself.

can you imagine if Randy Moss had Gado's personality? He'd be one of the greatest to ever play the game. It's sad how many players let their attitude overcome their gifted talent.

[PaCkFan_n_MD]

I have read that he doesn't fit the ZBS, which is really surprising to me. His team in college use to run it, he's had the most time to practice it this off season, and it's not like he's dumb (wants to be a doctor). I just don't get why he's have trouble and I hope from his preformances last year that they give him another shot.. But to be fair he hasn't had enough carries this preseason to really judge him that well.

[retailguy]

If he doesn't fit this system, Gado flashed enough last year that Ted ought to be able to trade him for a late rounder rather than just cutting him and getting nothing.

Well, hopefully that happens if Gado is destined to be gone.

All the experts are predicting with the change to 75 from 65 then to 53, that puts over 700 guys out of work quickly and some pretty good talent hits the street with no time to "catch on" with another team.

If that is true, that makes trading a "marginal"player really difficult as there could be someone equal to his talent free for the taking.