Bills begin cuts by releasing Dominic Rhodes
by Brian Galliford on Sep 5, 2009 12:18 PM EDT
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PrintThe Buffalo Bills have begun the process of trimming their roster to 53 men by releasing RB Dominic Rhodes. The report comes courtesy of Alex Marvez at FoxSports.com.
Rhodes, the former Colt, was signed in March as veteran insurance after RB Marshawn Lynch received a three-game suspension for detrimental conduct. Rhodes gets his walking papers even though the Bills' depth behind Lynch's fill-in, Fred Jackson, is highly inexperienced. It should also be noted that Jackson is currently dealing with a wrist injury.
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Wow. I don’t think that anybody saw this one coming.
No weekend spent pantsless is a wasted weekend.
I sure didn’t. I was wondering whether or not or he would find any touches once Marshawn came back, but I didn’t think there was any chance that Buffalo would go into the season one injury away from Xavier Omon getting all the carries.
and maybe why Mcintyre got good reps against DET
not worth it having three of the same backs
Jauron’s nuts must have dropped this year….Go Bills!
You said it, eric.
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by MattRichWarren on Sep 5, 2009 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions
and it seems Kurupt said no way! :-)
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by MattRichWarren on Sep 5, 2009 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, there was a little piling on there, but it just seemed that for a guy making the money he was (compared to the alternatives), he wasn’t giving anything special. Also, I said I would say “I told you so” so I felt compelled to remind the “haters” (isn’t that what the kids are saying these days….I heard someone say that once). Now to see if Florence gets cut….Graham is saying that his sources say it is an intense day at OBD and to expect further suprises.
by bluecollarbuffalo on Sep 5, 2009 4:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Dick Jauron said he expected Florence to be practicing by Wednesday. Not exactly subtle.
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by MattRichWarren on Sep 5, 2009 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah….I know, but he also said he hadn’t considered firing his O.C. until that morning, so maybe he changed his mind today!
by bluecollarbuffalo on Sep 5, 2009 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions
He didn’t. Trust us.
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by Brian Galliford on Sep 5, 2009 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions
You don’t just wake up and decide to fire a guy like that after the fifth of five preseason games.
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by MattRichWarren on Sep 5, 2009 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions
I know….is there a way to communicate sarcasm on the boards w/o saying (I’m being sarcastic)?
by bluecollarbuffalo on Sep 5, 2009 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions
“/sarcasm” works like a charm
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by Brian Galliford on Sep 5, 2009 5:32 PM EDT up reply actions
I guess not beng able to pick up blitzers is a liablity Jauron is unwilling to accept. Does this mean that Omon is on the roster for the year and that McIntryre will be on the roster until Lynch comes back from suspension?
Of course we could make things more challenging, Lisa, but then the stupider students would be in here complaining, furrowing their brows in a vain attempt to understand the situation--Seymour Skinner
That would seem a strange move given that Rhodes at least knows the offense.
Of course we could make things more challenging, Lisa, but then the stupider students would be in here complaining, furrowing their brows in a vain attempt to understand the situation--Seymour Skinner
I think that RB is the easiest position to just plug a warm body into. The fact that Rhodes knew the Offense doesn’t bother me too much.
No weekend spent pantsless is a wasted weekend.
I was watching the Vikes last night
There was a kid named Johnson that the Vikes were going to try to sneak past waivers and put on the PS. The kid ran hard and had good vision. He looked better than Omon, IMO.
Teflon Jauron…..Nothing sticks to Dick
The kid from Boise State?
~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."
Yup.
I wanted the Bills to draft him. Cool.
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by MattRichWarren on Sep 5, 2009 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions
We could add the Statue of Liberty play to our playbook.
by Dyl on Sep 5, 2009 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes, that is the one. I think they said he played special teams too :-)
Teflon Jauron…..Nothing sticks to Dick
Yup, I would give Albert Young, the RB from Iowa a look off that roster if they cut him too. They will only keep one of the two.
Agreed. Want to bet the Bills are hovering over the Vikes waiver wire like a vulture over a dead animal carcass
Teflon Jauron…..Nothing sticks to Dick
I guess Freddy’s wrist is doing pretty good for them to dump rhodes
I was born in Buffalo, and NO, it's not a suburb of New York City
If it is an indication that Freddy’s injury is not as bad as once thought, then I don’t mind losing Rhodes, but im not sold on Omon. As someone else had stated, adding J. Lewis for some power running (why would you need that with the beast on your team) wouldn’t be a bad idea, gives the team another option at the goal line.
by Hassanali181 on Sep 5, 2009 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Well the Browns have to cut him first. I’m not sure they are ready to go with James Davis as their starter and Jerome Harrison as the other back….
~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."
That’s true, plus Im not sure the Bill’s would be interested in him, and I don’t think Lewis would be interested in being the 3rd option at RB.
by Hassanali181 on Sep 5, 2009 1:16 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m not sure what value Lewis would provide either. He’s not going to help in passing situations and is he even all that good of a short yardage back anymore?
~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."
Yeah the more I think about it, we need more depth at LB than RB
by Hassanali181 on Sep 5, 2009 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions
I would hope they pick someone up. I’m not too confident about Omon as our back-up RB for the first 3 games.
by NolaBillsFan on Sep 5, 2009 12:29 PM EDT up reply actions
I have zero confidence in Omon.
~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."
looks like corey mace
has been cut too, but they want to put him on PS
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Omon got literally run over in Pittsburgh. He can’t be any better.
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by MattRichWarren on Sep 5, 2009 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions
woah. unexpected.
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by NeverendingOptimism on Sep 5, 2009 12:30 PM EDT reply actions
Jamal Lewis
Read he was on the bubble in Clevland maybe a power runner for goal line and short yardage situations.
Well we tried the no offense huddle, why not give the no huddle offense a go?!!
I would like that.
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by NeverendingOptimism on Sep 5, 2009 12:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Ridiculous.
If they are going with Omon and McIntyre, I will be ticked. Rhodes is a proven player, while those other two pretty much stink. Plus, Omon is hurt…
With Jackson hurt, this doesn’t make any sense. If we have to hand the ball to Omon at all in the first 3 games, I will be extremely unhappy.
How in the world does this make any sense?
~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."
Who is going to be a better option that is available at this moment? Rhodes knows the offense and was a pretty good fit for what we’d need him to do.
~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."
The whole “know the offense” thing really doesn’t hold much water for me. RB is the easiest position to plug a guy into.
No weekend spent pantsless is a wasted weekend.
Hasn’t Omon whiffed a few times too?
~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."
Yes. And a few of them were awful. And so what if Rhodes didn’t do well picking up blitzes to this point. Indy trusted him to stand back there and protect Peyton Manning. That’s good enough for me.
I don't believe he was much of a practice player either.
He would show up for games but in practice the word is he didn’t give 100% and we are looking for players giving 110% all the time.
No way Jones comes here to play 3rd string and we’d have to give up a lot for him.
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by NeverendingOptimism on Sep 5, 2009 12:47 PM EDT up reply actions
I doubt that
~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."
We are, and I doubt that the Jets would give up any of those.
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by NeverendingOptimism on Sep 5, 2009 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions
It doesn't make sense
They must have something in the works.
by NolaBillsFan on Sep 5, 2009 12:33 PM EDT up reply actions
I would never have been bold enough to guess this was coming, but I’m not completely surprised. Rhodes has been pretty average in the pre-season.
Of course, so have Omon and McIntyre. We’ll see. Little scary.
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by Brian Galliford on Sep 5, 2009 12:36 PM EDT up reply actions
He’s been better than those two, and has proven himself at this level.
Omon also could be stashed on the PS if they like him for the future.
~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."
You might be freaking out, K. You’ve got like 18 comments in this post already. :)
We’ll see what happens. Day is far from over.
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by Brian Galliford on Sep 5, 2009 12:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Haha
I just find it hard to believe they like Omon/McIntyre more.
And I’m treating this like an open thread, so there.
~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."
The circle of life is an open thread ???????
I think I just blew my mind :-)
Teflon Jauron…..Nothing sticks to Dick
There were soooooo many things I wanted to say to that Joe.
No weekend spent pantsless is a wasted weekend.
I think it is $$$$$ reasons.
I am not sure what his contract read, but I am sure it was close to 2.5 or 3. This makes zero sense to me. He did not look great, but he did not look bad either. He was a nice reliable back. This actually pi-ses me off. Whats the point?
My guess is that they are not going to bring anyone in. They must trust Omon. Any back you bring in at this point wont be able to get too involved in the first 3 games with just a few days to prepare.
Cut Kelsay if you want to save some $$$$
I really think this was a move designed to help Edwards and the O-line
Rhodes had two whiffs on blitz pickups in the span of three plays in the preseason. Given that he didn’t wham any blitzers to cancel that lack of effort out, the coaches probably freaked. This highlights like never before that Edwards staying upright is key to our success this year.
Not sure about that. Omon had some pretty spectacular whiffs himself.
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by Brian Galliford on Sep 5, 2009 12:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Could this have anything to do with Schonert and AVP?
Could Rhodes have been Schonert’s guy who is now being jettisoned with the guy who wanted him on the team?
Of course we could make things more challenging, Lisa, but then the stupider students would be in here complaining, furrowing their brows in a vain attempt to understand the situation--Seymour Skinner
Why?
Bad choice. If they don’t have someone coming in from the wings I’m gonna be very upset with this. I love the way Fred plays but a thumb/wrist injury is gonna nag him for a while, we need veteran support. Fingers crossed for Jamal Lewis (I’d love to see some power football in Buf).
by A.Reed_not_J.Reed on Sep 5, 2009 12:44 PM EDT reply actions
Rhodes averaged a hair under 3.4 yards per carry, had two fumbles, was abysmal in pass protection this pre-season. That’s why I’m not completely surprised.
Still… stay healthy, 22.
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by Brian Galliford on Sep 5, 2009 12:46 PM EDT reply actions
uncuttable would be diamond. also a undrafted diamond from NFL Europe and our own practice squad.
Diamond Freddy Jackson. Freddy the Diamond Jackson.
alright, I’ll shut up.
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by NeverendingOptimism on Sep 5, 2009 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Marcus Stroud
~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."
Is he really? I thought this was a coach/member of personnel, not a player. Can’t tell if you’re being sarcastic.
I was indeed being sarcastic. Could you imagine the intimidating Stroud saying “coach would like to see you, bring your playbook”??
~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."
by Kurupt on Sep 5, 2009 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Two years ago, it was Alex Van Pelt.
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by Brian Galliford on Sep 5, 2009 1:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Back when he was quality control coach?
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by MattRichWarren on Sep 5, 2009 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Well, I was kidding.
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by Brian Galliford on Sep 5, 2009 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Really? I thought you knew. My bad.
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by MattRichWarren on Sep 5, 2009 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions
The Colts cut C Steve Justice. I know many liked him coming out a few years ago….
~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."
I think we have enough of that type of player......we need a LT
Teflon Jauron…..Nothing sticks to Dick
Ummm isn’t that what Bell is for?
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by MattRichWarren on Sep 5, 2009 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Bell is hurt and unproven. I like Bell, but would love to have a vet with 8 plus games left in the tank.
Teflon Jauron…..Nothing sticks to Dick
Was it this crazy last year with cuts?
I was born in Buffalo, and NO, it's not a suburb of New York City
Nope. Their big cut last year was Will James. The other “name” cuts last year were Dwayne Wright, Jon Spragan, Blake Costanzo, Jason Jefferson, Corey Mace, Patrick Estes, Christian Gaddis, Nevin McCaskill, Courtney Anderson, Tim Massequoi.
They did have a couple of surprises in 2007 cutting Craig Nall, Terrance Pennington and Mike Schneck. They kept an injured Josh Scobey and 5 RBs too.
Alright, so to analyze the entire position now. Fred Jackson = lock. Xavier Omon = now locked in. This leaves Corey McIntyre and Bruce Hall. Given McIntyre’s token contribution with the special teams unit, he may be locked in as the 3rd back/short yardage/goal line back. Bruce Hall looks likely to still be cut/make the PS.
So what happens to McIntyre when Lynch returns?
I hate the idea of Xavier Omon being a lock.
by NolaBillsFan on Sep 5, 2009 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions
This is Omon’s second straight year of making the team by default. He was in a battle for a roster spot last year when Dwayne Wright literally fumbled his way off the team in preseason.
Omon has a decent Resume
Comes from a small college, but has stats second to not many. Needs to get used to the speed and punishment of the NFL. He has shown some improvement, but still miles away. Especially with our young offensive line and his role in pass protection.
bb.com doesn't have anything about Rhodes up yet
I wonder why they’re waiting…
Of course we could make things more challenging, Lisa, but then the stupider students would be in here complaining, furrowing their brows in a vain attempt to understand the situation--Seymour Skinner
When has the team site ever broken any important news?
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by Brian Galliford on Sep 5, 2009 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Not meant to be a zing. That’s just not how it works.
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by Brian Galliford on Sep 5, 2009 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Any vets to bring in?
Perhaps the Bills, who I think are correct here after Rhodes hadn’t been producing, are thinking that they want to bring in someone younger, cheaper and equally as talented
Jauron’s nuts must have dropped this year….Go Bills!
That would rule out Jamal Brown
Of course we could make things more challenging, Lisa, but then the stupider students would be in here complaining, furrowing their brows in a vain attempt to understand the situation--Seymour Skinner
Who is Jamal Brown? You mean Lewis? of the Browns?
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by Brian Galliford on Sep 5, 2009 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Yep….that’s what I get for typing and talking on the phone at the same time.
Of course we could make things more challenging, Lisa, but then the stupider students would be in here complaining, furrowing their brows in a vain attempt to understand the situation--Seymour Skinner
MRW!
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by MattRichWarren on Sep 5, 2009 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions
I had a spectacular one the other day with Gary and Sean Payton… LOL
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by MattRichWarren on Sep 5, 2009 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions
This would never be a topic
If Lynch was more responsible. As good as this kid is he has cost this team alott indirectly. I think it really sucks. I bet he has no clue.
YESSSS
We will see TE’s in the backfield….I like this move
Good Point Mo
This could justify keeping all four, but still down to two backs for three games. Hall would be four unless something happens.
I think.
Xavier will stay…I think Hall is gone…McIntyre stays until Lynch is back…they may keep him and get rid of a TE in the long run.
Tim Graham:
Sources inform me it has been an edgy day so far at One Bills Drive and that other surprised might be in the offing.
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Haha
I don’t know how much mover surprises this team can take. It will give us a lot to talk about though! haha
by A.Reed_not_J.Reed on Sep 5, 2009 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions
And here too — but it was a laugh out of knowing, rather than amusement.
by Dyl on Sep 5, 2009 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Schobel? Denney? Bryan? Ellis? Maybin? :)
~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."
Chant with me K,….Cut Kelsay, Cut Kelsay, Cut Kelsay, Cut Kelsay,…
No weekend spent pantsless is a wasted weekend.
Kesay has got to be worth a draft pick. Got to be.
A team in need at DE stability, not rush would give a fith round pick at least.
Alot of Teams Have been stock piling draft picks.
Future Picks in addition to the annual seven allows more flexibility. I am saying maybe someone would be interested in trading Vs waiver claims.
Is it just me or does that scream Langston Walker?
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Working with no knowledge other than me full gut, yes.
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by Brian Galliford on Sep 5, 2009 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Now that woudl be crazy. An injured Bell getting the nod over Walker, who was a very solid RT for us last year. I’d feel pretty bad for Walker, because he shouldn’t lose his job because the team thought he could somehow man the LT spot….
~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."
Excellent point
I wonder whose idea it was to put Walker at LT. Was that HC, OC, OL coach? I know that I wouldn’t want Walker to be outright cut but Buffalo is in kind of a strange place with the offensive line—more quality guys than openings, though not necessarily in the optimum spots.
Of course we could make things more challenging, Lisa, but then the stupider students would be in here complaining, furrowing their brows in a vain attempt to understand the situation--Seymour Skinner
I’m guessing Jauron, and probably not Kugler.
~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."
Kugler probably had some part in the decision making process. He might have been against it though. There’s no way to tell how that decision was made. I’m sure they went into the draft with the idea that Walker could move to LT, so there must have been a lot of thought behind it.
Bell has alot to do with this.
You can’t guage a players progression until camp begins. If he is coming along that isn’t a negative towards Walker as much as it is a positive towards Bell.
Plus, what depth would we have at OT? Kirk Chambers and we’d probably have to keep John Scott? Puhhh-lease!
~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."
With the often injured Brad Butler at RT,
it would be foolish to cut Walker, who we know can play RT fairly well. I hope we are watching the wire for a vet who can play LT
Teflon Jauron…..Nothing sticks to Dick
Cutting Walker makes absolutely no sense. It’s like cutting the punter because he’s not a good place kicker.
Walker was an above average to good RT: if you watch the highlights from last year, most of the long runs came on the right side behind him and Butler. Further, I don’t think Butler has shown himself to be better than Walker at RT. If the Bills make changes at LT (not saying I’m opposed) they should just swap Walker back to RT.
by crp2103 on Sep 5, 2009 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Oh God, I hope not. We don’t need to be poking holes in our own line!
by Dyl on Sep 5, 2009 1:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Denney?
I don’t think anyone is winning the final 53 roster challange this year.
by A.Reed_not_J.Reed on Sep 5, 2009 1:13 PM EDT reply actions
Someone will win, but nobody will be perfect. I doubt anybody left Rhodes off their roster….well unless they have added their picks since he was dumped….
~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."
Thread closed...
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by MattRichWarren on Sep 5, 2009 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Walker
If they dump Walker he’ll be signed by another team faster than Dockery resigned with the Skins. I don’t know of a single person that thought Walker should have been a LT, his value is at RT. I wonder how he would do as a guard, he has the size to go against Wilfork, Jenkins and Ferguson—-just a thought….
"If you don't have good habits you have bad habits there are no in between habits"
But if Bell is injured, what happens?! We seem to be way too thin at OL to release a solid player like Walker — unless — we are planning on signing a replacement. Hmm…
by Dyl on Sep 5, 2009 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions
I think
thas has more to do with Rhodes accepting his role, and working 100%, knowing he was 3rd string. I don’t think that ever sat that well with him. Running Backs are a dime a dozen, and OBD clearly felt the need for depth at other areas was more important than keeping Rhodes. And he sucked in pass protection in pre-season, which was supposed to be his MO. I just don’t think he ever was “all in” on his Buffalo experiment
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by MARVelous on Sep 5, 2009 1:32 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Syracuse takes the lead… They are playing well.
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Players to watch in this game:
Arthur Jones, DT Syracuse
Eric Decker, WR Minnesota
And Paulus, of course.
He’s not in my Top 100. I’ve got Williams with a 3-4 round grade, but he ranks 165 due to draft depth. I’m skeptical about his ability to run sub-4.5 40-yard-dashes. If he does run fast, he’ll go higher.
He also lets too many balls get to his body. He always seems to make big plays, but he needs more consistency catching the ball, IMO.
~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."
Now he had one hit him in the chest and drop it on 3rd down.
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by MattRichWarren on Sep 5, 2009 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions
The gophers
have played in the metrodome for 25 years. They open their new outdoor stadium next week, but first they have to play in a DOME one more time! Ridiculous. Tim Brewster, MN’s coach is a top notch recruiter. We have some freaks on this team.
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The dome is freakin’ rockin.
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by MattRichWarren on Sep 5, 2009 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions
They look like an entire team, full of excitement.
PAULUS, definately shows leadership on the field. True point guard. Back to topic.
The defense is flying to the ball, Paulus looks confident… this season may actually be palatable for Syracuse.
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by MattRichWarren on Sep 5, 2009 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions
i dont like this cut
all i have to say.
Jonathan Stupar played Russian Roulette with a fully loaded gun and won.
Poz we all agree with you.
Mostly all, but the intriquing thing is, they have something going on. Lets just hope it helps fill in the holes. You don’t have to say anymore, we are all with you, but there has got to be more to come. Rhodes didn’t stink that bad.
mortreport Some cuts obviously leaking out; lot of teams want to wait until 6 p.m. ET deadline.
Ummm… I thought it was 4PM.
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Seriously, this is almost turning hilarious. I mean, you just never know what this freaking front office comes up with (giving a monster contract to a mediocre guard, drafting a 1C safety in top ten, signing T.O., giving Kelsay a big extension, sacking the OC ten days before the season opener etc.), and I have a very hard time determining whether that is positive or negative. How in God’s fearing name can this coaching staff decide that one of the only proven veterans on this roster, who has ‘been there and done that’ and who still can produce, should be cut, when it’s extremely critical that they have a proven, venerable guy behind Fred (especially when our starter is suspended for the first three games of the season; a season where it’s of vast importance to everybody that we make the playoffs)??? It’s startling to say the least, but again this is the type of bold move that we Bills-fans have grown to expect from our coaching staff/front office.
I certainly hope that they go out and sign a guy to backup Freddie, because Xavier Omon has shown nothing to make him a trusty backup RB.
by BillsfanfromDenmark on Sep 5, 2009 1:38 PM EDT reply actions
Maybe Rhodes asked to be cut…. you never know.
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by MattRichWarren on Sep 5, 2009 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions
I’d find that hard to believe. He sat around in FA without getting any sniffs from teams and signed with the Bills knowing he was the 3rd option.
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"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."
Exactly,
We signed him after a couple others skipped right through Buffalo. Now they have a choice of getting someone that will be glad to have a job. If that is the direction they go, I hope this player comes to play, not just fill in a spot.
What if he had a mancrush on Turk?
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by MattRichWarren on Sep 5, 2009 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Just think
Now we get to look forward to the T.O. circus that is sure to start on the 14th!!!
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Question:
What are the odds that the Patriots keep 5 running backs?
They currently have:
Kevin Faulk, Fred Taylor, Lawrence Maroney, Sammy Morris, and Green-Ellis.
I would be willing to bet that one of those five gets the axe…just sayin’
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I would sign any of them…. Lawyer Milloy style. Just to get the information!!!!!!!!! LOL
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by MattRichWarren on Sep 5, 2009 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions
My guess is that either Morris or Green Ellis is gone. Morris is more likely.
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And he probably wouldn’t come back here would he?
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by MattRichWarren on Sep 5, 2009 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Why not? I don’t remember him getting screwed over or anything.
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Different regime. You’re probably right. Not a lot of established guys do it but I suppose that’s just the law of averages…
Remember Biron didn’t come back to the Sabres….
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by MattRichWarren on Sep 5, 2009 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Remember Biron didn’t come back to the Sabres….
Just a hunch, but I don’t think Eric cares!
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"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."
No foolin. Just saying that the reason he didn’t come back is because he left to get an opportunity to start and couldn’t swallow his pride to come back.
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by MattRichWarren on Sep 5, 2009 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions
I wouldn’t go back to the Sabres either! I would go to a class organization like the Rangers.
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Grier did.
Was that sarcasm?
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by NeverendingOptimism on Sep 5, 2009 2:56 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Green-Ellis got 3 TDs in the Pat’s final preseason game, there’s no way they cut him. I love the way the kid runs. It’ll probably be Morris, but what about Taylor?
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by NeverendingOptimism on Sep 5, 2009 2:47 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
They could definitely cut him… The Giants cut Tyree and he was the hero in the Super Bowl. it’s not what have you done but what you can do. I expect Morris to be the odd man out.
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by MattRichWarren on Sep 5, 2009 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions
A few disclaimers:
The Pats might only keep two QBs on their roster. Plus they currently don’t have a FB listed on their roster either. Given all the injuries that they went through at the RB position last year and the fact that with only 2 QBs and no FBs they have the extra roster space, they may keep all three.
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It’s gotta be Green-Ellis, IMO. The first two are safe. You’d think Maroney would be safe simply because he is so talented and apparently healthy right now. Morris ran really well last year and is a good ST player….
~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."
Just a gut feeling off of what Jauron said yesterday
I think they are going to try to find a smaller more elusive back with speed like a loen washington. Obviously not someone as proven, but I think Jauron feels that Jackson and Lynch can be that short yardage back to grind out the yards. I bet they look for a change of pace, good recieving, skat back type with speed. We haven’t had a player like that in a lon time. Just a hunch.
They had the draft, and after the draft in UDFA for that…I doubt we’re finding one of those on the waiver wire now….
Rhodes was a kind of change of pace back, with good receiving skills and decent speed….
~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."
i agree but
he is also a proven vet who probably had a problem with being the third option. When he was in Indy and Oak he was known as a little bit of an attirude priblem. Plus didn’t Jackson get his new contract after Rhodes signed? I do not know if any of these things had some thing to do with it but possibly.
he is also a proven vet who probably had a problem with being the third option.
If that was the case, why did he sign here then? He knew he was the 3rd option coming in….
~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."
He probably figured he could beat out Jackson
Not meaning to completely change the subject, but did you watch any of the Steelers preseason games? They just cut their rookie running back Isaac Redmon. I watched that kid a ton in preseason and loved the way he played. I would love to see him here.
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by Brian Galliford on Sep 5, 2009 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Ha, no big. :)
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by Brian Galliford on Sep 5, 2009 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions
A lot of guys at BTSC really liked Redmon for his special teams ability. I could live with that pick up.
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by MattRichWarren on Sep 5, 2009 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions
He seems like he at least has a clue on blocking
He would be a nice all around project that could contibute on special teams right away. Word out of Pittsburgh is they are hoping to sneak him on to the practice squad.
Joey Harrington got the axe…. who wanted to pick him up? He’s out there.
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Brian can we put up a thread for cut day updates from around the league?
The giants just cut safety Sha’reff Rashad, undrafted rookie (i believe) who has looked really good in preseason and the Chiefs have put safety heavy hitter Bernard Pollard on the trade block. There could be a lot of good discussion with all the action going on.
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Put it in a FanPost.
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by Brian Galliford on Sep 5, 2009 2:58 PM EDT up reply actions
sounds good.
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by poz on Sep 5, 2009 3:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Seriously, what’s with the suspense? They drop Rhodes and then nothing for hours.
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by NeverendingOptimism on Sep 5, 2009 3:28 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
arguably the only recognizable free agent we signed this off-season, yet we cut him. i would have liked for us to keep him.
by chaucer on Sep 5, 2009 3:46 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
QO, RO, SO, _, UO, VO, WO Fill in the blank…
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by MattRichWarren on Sep 5, 2009 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions
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by Brian Galliford on Sep 5, 2009 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions
LMAO. Wow.
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by Brian Galliford on Sep 5, 2009 3:48 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m going to ignore the obvious and say… We should keep free agents just because they are recognizable?
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by MattRichWarren on Sep 5, 2009 3:49 PM EDT up reply actions
no, that’s not what i meant at all. funny, i have to spell it out; keep him because he’s a good back. i’d feel better if he were our number one (in the absence of lynch and jackson) than if xomon or whatever his name is.
I just went by what you said. All you had said was he was a recognizable free agent, not that he was any good.
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by MattRichWarren on Sep 5, 2009 3:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Is it hockey season yet?
Is it hockey season yet? How long before everyone comes to their senses and gets back to the Sabres? Bills Week 5 when they are 2&3? Bills Week 10 when they are 3&7?
Well, I don’t like it, but who cares? :)
I’m only surprised that nobody in media blamed TO for his cut. I was expecting see somewhere : “TO ask for cutting all RB to have more ball”.
Let’s see how this crazy preseason ends
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by BillsJUSTwIN2003 on Sep 5, 2009 4:35 PM EDT reply actions
With knives on their feet, no less!
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by NeverendingOptimism on Sep 5, 2009 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions
This actually doesn't surprise me
He didn’t play that well in the preseason and Omon I thought looked better. I guess this is one of the surprise cuts, but i actually thought this should happen but wouldn’t get done.
Yeah, on the thread Poz started in the fanposts.
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by MattRichWarren on Sep 5, 2009 5:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Interesting. But with Edwards man love for Hammy,
plus the fact he has looked better than Fitz at times, I doubt OBD is looking for a QB :-(
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I don’t think that the Bills would let a good QB go by if they thought he was an upgrade to Hamdan. I don’t think that Brohm is an upgrade to Hammy right now.
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Yeah, but he is availible right now. Isn't your 3rd string QB supposed to be your developmental QB?
Hammy has reached his full potential.
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Maybe, but it would be tough for him to learn our system and improve enough to be our starter this year.
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I agree and was right there with you when it came to drafting a QB in April, but Brohm was a 2nd round pick last year. For the Packers to have given up on him is pretty telling about where he is right now as a QB.
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I remember that and you could be right, but maybe they are playing the numbers game
and trying to sneak him through waivers. If they lose him….no big deal. Rodgers is young enough and seems durable enough that they might just go with 2 QBs.
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6:05 Come on guys I have work to do tonight.
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LOL!!!
I just took a break from a generator, and a lawnmower I’m supposed to have the carbs rebuilt tonight on….
I just finnished washing and waxing the SUV
I don’t care about the gas mileage, but dam those things are a b!tch to wax!!!!! Maybe I am just getting old?
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wasnt the deadline 6?
and also, whats the deal with dropping Rhodes so early and then just waiting? It seems so vindictive, like the FO just hated him
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They didn’t drop him early. His agent, Todd France, went to the press early to make it known Rhodes was available, because he’ll get work.
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by Brian Galliford on Sep 5, 2009 6:14 PM EDT up reply actions
ah makes sense.
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by poz on Sep 5, 2009 6:37 PM EDT up reply actions
The deadline is.
But the team doesn’t have to make an announcement until they feel like it.
It seems so vindictive, like the FO just hated him
I’d say it’s just the opposite. By letting the cat out of the bag early Rhodes would have a better chance of picking a new team quickly.
But the team doesn’t have to make an announcement until they feel like it.
Thanks twoeightnine, that clears up a lot.
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by poz on Sep 5, 2009 6:37 PM EDT up reply actions
The cuts:
Chambers and Rhodes are the biggest names followed by:
QB Matt Baker
LB Alvin Bowen
DE Copeland Bryan
TE Tyson DeVree
DE Ataefiok Etukeren
G Christian Gaddis
RB Bruce Hall
DB Cary Harris
WR C.J. Hawthorne
OT Nick Hennessey
WR Felton Huggins
DT Derrick Jones
DT Corey Mace
LB Ryan Manalac
TE Jonathan Stupar
Stupar got cut. There are hearts breaking all over Bills nation
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