Pastabelly thinks Patten will get axe

[Schneed10]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

There's nothing wrong with quality depth, but how far down the depth chart can you go with that quality? I'd argue you don't want your #4 or #5 WR to be making the kind of money that Patten is making.

I'm not advocating cutting Patten come June 1 for the simple reason of how much he makes, but if there is a surprise cut from another team I can certainly understand the rationale behind letting him go in order to help our depth elsewhere where it's needed more.

OK, well can I ask you, what do you think the probability is that there will be a surprise cut who we can sign who would help us more than David Patten would?

[Schneed10]

Originally Posted by That Guy

jacobs, some crappy rookie camp scrub that can be put on the PS instead. if we're keeping 5 WRs, its pretty easy to see who they'd be. if we're only keeping 4, i rather have patten than thrash (even though i like thrash, the question of who could actually help your team if they needed to sub in is pretty easy to answer).

Exactly. You cut Taylor Jacobs, because he sucks way more than Patten does. Money is not an issue, you simply keep the best players.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

OK, well can I ask you, what do you think the probability is that there will be a surprise cut who we can sign who would help us more than David Patten would?

Hey, you never know. Seems like each year there is someone that gets cut that raises some eyebrows.

[MonkManiac]

I say we cut Patten and use his $1M+ base salary (and some other cap room that we apparently still have) and sign one of quality LBs remaining - a Chris Claiborne or Tommy Polley.

[Schneed10]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Hey, you never know. Seems like each year there is someone that gets cut that raises some eyebrows.

Suffice it to say the chances are pretty low, because the only real area of need for us is along the O-Line. And in addition, I think Gibbs is happier with his offensive line depth than we are. I'll agree with you though, if a player comes along who can help at the O-line spot, and is a big enough upgrade over the backups we have, then I think it makes sense to shed Patten and grab him instead.

But for Pastabelly to come out and call David Patten a probable cut, I don't think that's accurate. I'd say it's possible, but definitely not probable. More like snowball's chance, IMO.

[#56fanatic]

I doubt Patten will get the axe. I see Jacobs going before patten. Joe likes his veteran leadership, and Patten brings that to the table. 1 million a year for the guy seems to be somewhat of a bargain compared to what we are paying the other receivers on the team. Jacobs stinks and maybe Thrash will go too. depends if anyone can step up and play special teams as well as thrash.

[dmek25]

why does everyone think thrash is some special teams demon? i cant believe im saying this but ade jimoh was the best special teamer we had last year

[That Guy]

Originally Posted by dmek25

why does everyone think thrash is some special teams demon? i cant believe im saying this but ade jimoh was the best special teamer we had last year

he's good, but thrash gets a double team every play, ade doesn't. watch two guys ride thrash down the sideline... when he's left alone he downs 3 balls within the 5 yard line in a single game. as a returner he offers nothing beyond a safe catch.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by dmek25

why does everyone think thrash is some special teams demon? i cant believe im saying this but ade jimoh was the best special teamer we had last year

Check his birth certificate, his middle name really is 'Special Teams Demon'

[GTripp0012]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Check his birth certificate, his middle name really is 'Special Teams Demon'

I don't know what I'd do if my middle name was STD.

^^^^^^^^^was post 666

[number21isabadman]

i dont know, i think champ bailey is a pretty hard name to pull of, just because if u think about it, if your name was champ alot would be expected and if u ended up working for burger king id pretty much say you were a failure.

[hooskins]

Originally Posted by That Guy

he's good, but thrash gets a double team every play, ade doesn't. watch two guys ride thrash down the sideline... when he's left alone he downs 3 balls within the 5 yard line in a single game. as a returner he offers nothing beyond a safe catch.

haha..safe catching was def a issue last year....