GunnerBill Posted May 9, 2019 Posted May 9, 2019 That would all but end Jake Fisher's chance of making the roster. Are there any players left from Smith's first spell? Did he and Jerry cross for one year? 1
Doc Posted May 9, 2019 Posted May 9, 2019 ...why? They signed Kroft and Fisher, drafted Knox and Sweeney, and already have Croom. And he's just a blocker, which is something Fisher can do. I don't get it. 1
GG Posted May 9, 2019 Posted May 9, 2019 Man, I was going to start a Git Er Dun thread when Raiders cut Smith to make room for Martin
Doc Posted May 9, 2019 Posted May 9, 2019 Unless they're trying to/sign him for the vet minimum with no signing bonus.
Kmart128 Posted May 9, 2019 Posted May 9, 2019 On 5/9/2019 at 8:45 PM, GunnerBill said: That would all but end Jake Fisher's chance of making the roster. Are there any players left from Smith's first spell? Did he and Jerry cross for one year? Expand I'm guessing signing Smith would just give us an insurance policy in case Fisher doesn't pan out at his new position 1
GG Posted May 9, 2019 Posted May 9, 2019 On 5/9/2019 at 8:49 PM, Bray Wyatt said: where is @Blokestradamus? He has gotta be pumped! Expand Or @Kelly the Dog
YoloinOhio Posted May 9, 2019 Author Posted May 9, 2019 On 5/9/2019 at 8:47 PM, Doc said: ...why? They signed Kroft and Fisher, drafted Knox and Sweeney, and already have Croom. And he's just a blocker, which is something Fisher can do. I don't get it. Expand He’s a “vet” TE, something they don’t have. Could be it.
Laughing Coffin Posted May 9, 2019 Posted May 9, 2019 On 5/9/2019 at 8:47 PM, Doc said: ...why? They signed Kroft and Fisher, drafted Knox and Sweeney, and already have Croom. And he's just a blocker, which is something Fisher can do. I don't get it. Expand What's the problem with bringing in more competition? Could take the 4th TE spot. Keep the best 4 1 1
MiltonWaddams Posted May 9, 2019 Posted May 9, 2019 They look to be tying up all the loose ends with a bunch of tight ends 1 1
Doc Posted May 9, 2019 Posted May 9, 2019 On 5/9/2019 at 8:54 PM, Laughing Coffin said: What's the problem with bringing in more competition? Could take the 4th TE spot. Keep the best 4 Expand If it's for the minimum with no signing bonus, sure.
ocemur Posted May 9, 2019 Posted May 9, 2019 (edited) Beane isn't just building the best 53 or even 90 man roster. He's got to have a list in his pocket of who to call if the injury bug hits. Maybe this is about the roster going into camp, and maybe it's about contingency planning. One thing is for certain, Beane isn't sitting with his feet on the desk, he's kicking over every rock. Edited May 9, 2019 by ocemur 3
gonzo1105 Posted May 9, 2019 Posted May 9, 2019 I mean what’s the chances Fisher is successful in his transition. I get the blocking TE thing for him but he was a below average offensive lineman who will still be blocking DEs and he offers probably nothing in the passing game. Smith is still a hell of a blocking TE and at least offers something in the passing game. I fully suspect you’ll see Sweeney on the PS. Kroft is the all around guy, Knox is the pass catcher, Smith the Blocker, and Croom if he makes the roster(I suspect he would) would allow them to use Knox and him in passing situations 1
Augie Posted May 9, 2019 Posted May 9, 2019 If there’s a chance he’s an upgrade over any one role guy at the position, you have too take a look. Why not? Competition is a good thing, and so are upgrades. 2
WhickedWilliams Posted May 9, 2019 Posted May 9, 2019 On 5/9/2019 at 8:58 PM, ocemur said: Beane isn't just building the best 53 or even 90 man roster. He's got to have a list in his pocket of who to call if the injury bug hits. Maybe this is about the roster going into camp, and maybe it's about contingency planning. One thing is for certain, Beane isn't sitting with his feet on the desk, he's kicking over every rock. Expand Think he learned a valuable lesson last year when we became thin at several positions. 2
YoloinOhio Posted May 9, 2019 Author Posted May 9, 2019 On 5/9/2019 at 9:04 PM, GG said: Didn't Lee have more TDs than Clay last year? Expand So did you and I combined 1 1 1
GunnerBill Posted May 9, 2019 Posted May 9, 2019 On 5/9/2019 at 8:49 PM, Doc said: Unless they're trying to/sign him for the vet minimum with no signing bonus. Expand He is a better blocker than Fisher. 1
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