4everBills Posted September 3, 2004 Posted September 3, 2004 One thing that hasnt been talked about (as far as Ive seen) is that this is a NEW head coach. Yeah weve all talked about Mularkey but not in this context. Mularkey could give 2 craps about players that were Gregg Williams favorites. Not only that but he has a whole new offense and vision for the right type of player for each position. So, dont count ANY player as a lock for a position. I bet that we see some suprises on the final cut day and heres my list: Joe Burns AND Ken Simonton are gone, Shaud is a Mularkey guy and has shown flashes Luke Lawton Bobby Shaw- gone- I think youth prevails here. J Smith is a Mularkey guy. Moulds, Evans, Reed, and Aiken (because of a reported strong camp) are locks. Shaw was a Steeler but hasnt shown jack in THIS season, remember the slate is clean. Drew Haddad- Id love for a UB guy to make it but lets face it hes camp fodder Ben Sobieski and Eposito- again slates clean, look who has gotten the reps, Pucillo wins out but is a backup to L Smith. Dylan Mc Farland- Yes he is a Mularkey guy but hes headed for the PS, just a hunch based on Sullivans reps McKenzie and Ritzman- Gildon is a Mularkey hire and an ex-Steeler personally I like McKenzie better than Gildon Bannan and Sape- Both havce shown zip so far and Anderson is a Mularkey guy Haggan OR Crowell- Haggan has shown special teams flash but neither is a Mularkey draftee Greer, Dixon, AND Prioeleau (whatever)- Pearson has looked sloppy and again the slates clean, Baker has shown flashes. Now thats 16 players cut. Were at 68 and go to 52. 1 gets saved your choice? If I read the depth chart right Joe Burns is splitting time at FB, hed be a guy to keep. McFarland would be another or maybe a LB for special teams like Haggan or Crowell. Id Love for it to be Haddad but it wont happen. I dont see Shaw staying and Aiken or Freddie Smith going, I know it seems crazy, just my hunch. Your thoughts?
34-78-83 Posted September 3, 2004 Posted September 3, 2004 not a chance in hell that Shaw gets let go. Not a chance....
Stussy109 Posted September 3, 2004 Posted September 3, 2004 Shaw stays.... he is a clutch receiver on 3rd downs, and can be relied on to make the catch. Burns is gone, Lawton looks like he can fill the back up FB job. I feel Prioleau is a potential cut, but may get a roster spot due to Milloy's injury and has valuable experience. Mckenzie stays, Gildon will eliminate a LB from last year such as Stamer or Haggan. Simonton is cut as well, Shaud Williams is THE MAN...
Live&DieBillsFootball Posted September 3, 2004 Posted September 3, 2004 I think that Shaw stays. I think that Greer might make it too as our 5th corner.
Cash2Burn Posted September 3, 2004 Posted September 3, 2004 I'd like to see Luke Lawton stick on the practice squad...he threw a great block on Williams' TD run and reminds me a little of Jamie Mueller from years back. Bye-bye to Freddie Smith though. I had high hopes for him as a returner, but he's been a disapointing IMO.
34-78-83 Posted September 3, 2004 Posted September 3, 2004 We all can have our opinions on Shaw but the fact is his production last year in a TERRIBLE offense and steady production this preseason all but assures he will be no less than the 4th WR on this roster. Again, not a chance in hell he gets cut.
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