Bye Bye Buckeye: Broncos set to release Clarett

[offiss]

Originally Posted by Defensewins

It is not incompetence. Shanahan has a pair of brass balls and is not afraid to cut a guy that has not been healthy enough to play in a single preseason game. He does not care what the media and fans say. Yet they go to the playoffs almost every year.

Redskins, on the other hand are afraid to admit when they are wrong and (for example) cut someone like Taylor Jacobs, who like Clarrett is never healthy. Freaking Michael Barrow is another example. We held on to him way too long.
That probably contributes to why we have been to the playoff once in 12 years.

Barrow to long? 1 season?

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by offiss

Barrow to long? 1 season?

I agree with you that 1 year isn't too long, but it just seemed to really drag on and on... I think to most it probably felt more like 2 years because every week and even into camp this year they kept saying he's right around the corner from coming back.

[Defensewins]

Originally Posted by offiss

Barrow to long? 1 season?

My problem with holding on to players like Barrow or Taylor Jacobs is they are taking up a valuable roster spot and salary cap space that could be used for a young developing player like the next Antonio Pierce or the next James Thrash. Gibbs' coaching staff is great at developing young talent. They do not have to be high draft picks. Keeping a guy like Taylor Jacobs just because he is a higher draft pick (2nd round) is exactly what I was referring to that Snyderratto can never admit to being wrong and just moving on. They take forever to cut certain guys that are a higher investment and have done nothing on the field in years...like Jacobs. Ladell Betts was in that same category, but he had a great year last year and is playing awesome this preseason. Jacobs continues on the same path, this time he hurt his toe in his sleep.

Regarding the Broncos and them cutting their draft picks....you need to put it into perspective ...when you have a talented squad, it is not easy for draft picks to make the team, especially anyone drafted lower than in the first round. The redskins had the same situation during their powerful super bowl years in the 80-90's. I am sure the New England patriots draft picks this year will have the same problem.
What is bad is if you have a losing team with no depth and your draft picks continue to fail.
The true measure of success is making the playoffs and winning a superbowl, NOT if your draft picks make the team. The Denver press and fans should shut up and enjoy rooting for a playoff team. They could have it worse....like only seeing the playoffs once in 12 years.