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Skinz4life · 08-25-2008, 07:51 PM

I can't figure out why they have kept Devine around this long, especially with all the depth issues they've had at LB.

skinsnut · 08-25-2008, 09:45 PM

What do you guys know about Derrick Pope LB cut from the Vikes?
Hes a young ex-starter....and we arguably need a vet backup LB.

Who else is there at LB or DT or perhaps Safety that we should be looking to pick up?

Im kinda suprised they cut Fox leaving us with no experience at safety...
I dont like 2 rookie backups...I guess their primary backup just may be Springs if they dont find a quality cut

vallin21 · 08-25-2008, 11:13 PM

As most of you know i have recieved some heat and some thanks for Reed Doughty. We really wouldnt be talking about this if it wern't the sad death of Sean. Why do i dislike Doughty? (who seems cool) he was ONLY a replacement for Sean. When he passed he was there those 4 gms. In the offseason we drafted 2 safties which already told me he was nothing more than a special teams guy. When you respond PLEASE dont say laron landry or just give it time. Teams ARE NOT afraid to go after Reed Doughty!!!

Ruhskins · 08-26-2008, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by vallin21

As most of you know i have recieved some heat and some thanks for Reed Doughty. We really wouldnt be talking about this if it wern't the sad death of Sean. Why do i dislike Doughty? (who seems cool) he was ONLY a replacement for Sean. When he passed he was there those 4 gms. In the offseason we drafted 2 safties which already told me he was nothing more than a special teams guy. When you respond PLEASE dont say laron landry or just give it time. Teams ARE NOT afraid to go after Reed Doughty!!!

i think you have the right to your opinion, and yes teams are not afraid to go after Reed Doughty...but if we put one of the rookies there, they will also not be afraid of going after the rookies. I've stated that Doughty is an average players, I just get upset at people who just say things like "cut Doughty, put one of the rookies" out of spite without thinking about the situation. Horton could be a starter, but as someone said down the road later in the season. Right now if Doughty really f's it up, then the best option would be to put Springs at Safety, provided that our CB situation is set.

vallin21 · 08-25-2008, 11:24 PM

I agree. I wont go out and say moore will BUT he will definitly be landrys backup.

GTripp0012 · 08-26-2008, 01:27 AM

So: Toler, Sinclair, Fox, Smith, and Oshinowo are the five cut by this Tuesday?

22 more to go.

doughtydoubter · 08-26-2008, 12:20 PM

will mason make the final 53? an extra reciever? maybe mcmullen? i have to believe devine, rob jackson, tryon, and perhaps crummney and jason goode are all destined for practice squad.

doughtydoubter · 08-26-2008, 12:34 PM

putting in springs is definitely the most solid option, i agree that the rookies probably couldnt play much better at this point than reed, but can they play much worse? I think everyone is pretty much agreed this is the glaring weak link in our team. The problem is with the shawn springs sollution, are we set enough with torrence as a nickel back?
i think it will be curious to see how this situation plays out during the season.

Ruhskins · 08-26-2008, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by doughtydoubter

putting in springs is definitely the most solid option, i agree that the rookies probably couldnt play much better at this point than reed, but can they play much worse? I think everyone is pretty much agreed this is the glaring weak link in our team. The problem is with the shawn springs sollution, are we set enough with torrence as a nickel back?
i think it will be curious to see how this situation plays out during the season.

Plus they team would have to wait and see how Rogers plays and whether his knee has completely healed.

SmootSmack · 08-26-2008, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by doughtydoubter

putting in springs is definitely the most solid option, i agree that the rookies probably couldnt play much better at this point than reed, but can they play much worse? I think everyone is pretty much agreed this is the glaring weak link in our team. The problem is with the shawn springs sollution, are we set enough with torrence as a nickel back?
i think it will be curious to see how this situation plays out during the season.

First. Welcome to the board

Second. The Bears let Ricky Manning go today, he would be worth a look for a nickel/dime position in my opinion.

RMSkins · 08-26-2008, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

First. Welcome to the board

Second. The Bears let Ricky Manning go today, he would be worth a look for a nickel/dime position in my opinion.

Yeah I just heard about that a few minutes ago. I definitely agree with you about giving Manning a look. I am sure he's an upgrade over Leigh Torrence.

GTripp0012 · 08-26-2008, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

First. Welcome to the board

Second. The Bears let Ricky Manning go today, he would be worth a look for a nickel/dime position in my opinion.

I thought about this one for awhile, but Ricky Manning is from the school of Kenny Wright, that is: a mediocre nickel back, but a liability should the players ahead of him get injured. He's better than 07 Torrence, but worse then what I hope 08 Torrence will be.

SmootSmack · 08-26-2008, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by GTripp0012

I thought about this one for awhile, but Ricky Manning is from the school of Kenny Wright, that is: a mediocre nickel back, but a liability should the players ahead of him get injured. He's better than 07 Torrence, but worse then what I hope 08 Torrence will be.

My "desire" for Manning would be more due to Springs getting the majority of his playing time this year at safety, not as a replacement for Torrence necessarily.

GTripp0012 · 08-27-2008, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

My "desire" for Manning would be more due to Springs getting the majority of his playing time this year at safety, not as a replacement for Torrence necessarily.

Understood. My eyes tell me that Torrence would be better in that role, but the full disclosure is that I may be giving Torrence the benefit of the doubt that he doesn't yet deserve.

Still, if it came to an injury in the secondary, I would much rather see Doughty out there again (assuming of course that he were to get benched due to poor play in order to make Springs switch positions) then have Ricky Manning start at CB for us.

Of course, I'm not arguing against added flexibility here, if that is the ultimate goal.

vaoutlaws2006 · 08-26-2008, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

First. Welcome to the board

Second. The Bears let Ricky Manning go today, he would be worth a look for a nickel/dime position in my opinion.

i see you and i think alike on this....i think this would be a great move for us to make.

08-25-2008, 07:51 PM	#1
Skinz4life Camp Scrub Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Syracuse, UT Posts: 65	Re: Upcoming Cuts I can't figure out why they have kept Devine around this long, especially with all the depth issues they've had at LB.

08-25-2008, 09:45 PM	#2
skinsnut Playmaker Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 3,060	Re: Upcoming Cuts What do you guys know about Derrick Pope LB cut from the Vikes? Hes a young ex-starter....and we arguably need a vet backup LB. Who else is there at LB or DT or perhaps Safety that we should be looking to pick up? Im kinda suprised they cut Fox leaving us with no experience at safety... I dont like 2 rookie backups...I guess their primary backup just may be Springs if they dont find a quality cut __________________ I hate Dallas...Period

08-25-2008, 11:13 PM	#3
vallin21 The Starter Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,198	Re: Upcoming Cuts As most of you know i have recieved some heat and some thanks for Reed Doughty. We really wouldnt be talking about this if it wern't the sad death of Sean. Why do i dislike Doughty? (who seems cool) he was ONLY a replacement for Sean. When he passed he was there those 4 gms. In the offseason we drafted 2 safties which already told me he was nothing more than a special teams guy. When you respond PLEASE dont say laron landry or just give it time. Teams ARE NOT afraid to go after Reed Doughty!!!

08-25-2008, 11:24 PM	#5
vallin21 The Starter Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,198	Re: Upcoming Cuts I agree. I wont go out and say moore will BUT he will definitly be landrys backup.

08-26-2008, 01:27 AM	#6
GTripp0012 Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Evanston, IL Age: 38 Posts: 15,994	Re: Upcoming Cuts So: Toler, Sinclair, Fox, Smith, and Oshinowo are the five cut by this Tuesday? 22 more to go. __________________ according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

08-26-2008, 12:20 PM	#7
doughtydoubter Impact Rookie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: the glorious city of DC Posts: 741	Re: Upcoming Cuts will mason make the final 53? an extra reciever? maybe mcmullen? i have to believe devine, rob jackson, tryon, and perhaps crummney and jason goode are all destined for practice squad.

08-26-2008, 12:34 PM	#8
doughtydoubter Impact Rookie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: the glorious city of DC Posts: 741	Re: Upcoming Cuts putting in springs is definitely the most solid option, i agree that the rookies probably couldnt play much better at this point than reed, but can they play much worse? I think everyone is pretty much agreed this is the glaring weak link in our team. The problem is with the shawn springs sollution, are we set enough with torrence as a nickel back? i think it will be curious to see how this situation plays out during the season.

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