NFL roster cuts: Rams updating their roster & waiver wire action [updated]
by Ryan Van Bibber on Sep 4, 2010 12:46 PM CDT
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PrintThe St. Louis Rams take a big step toward the regular season today, cutting down the roster to just 53 players. NFL roster cuts are due today for all teams.
The Rams got a head start, already cutting six as of this morning. Those released so far: WR Jordan Kent, TE Darcy Johnson, S Brett Johnson, C Tim Mattran, LB Devin Bishop and CB Antoine Thompson.
No surprises on that list, and the team has to cut 16 more by the end of the day.
The waiver wire makes up the other half of this story as teams nab a player and make a tweak or two to their rosters. Backup running backs, wide receivers and offensive linemen would be of the most interest to the Rams.
We'll update this post throughout the day as cuts come and interesting names appear on the waiver wire.
Some news of note so far:
The Cowboys are willing to listen to offers on RBs Marion Barber and Tashard Choice.
Former Oklahoma WR Juaquin Iglesias was let go by the Bears...could a reunion with Sam Bradford be possible?
[update] I mentioned the Willie Parker cut in Washington already, but some other interesting names are popping up on the wire. Washington also released RB Ryan Torain, who does have a looong injury history/
The Falcons released OL Jose Valdez, who played some LT in the preseason in addition to inside lineman.
Former Rams first round pick CB Tye Hill was cut by the Titans today too.
The Rams have cut OG Roger Allen III...he could wind up on the practice squad. LB Cardia Jackson and DT Ernest Reid have been cut too...13 more players still need to be cut.
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GET TASHARD CHOICE
Shouldve tried to get him for Alex Barron, maybe thrown in a 5th round pick next year also.
Barber is decent too
Momma, momma, momma said Barber is decent too.
What momma wants, ain’t what momma always gets.
Juaquin
Unsure why he was cut by the Bears tho. Was it the complexity of the Mad Martz playbook, or that he wasn’t cutting it as a WR (dropping passes, no separation, no downfield blocking, etc.)?
Housh and Josh Wilson
are out in Seattle. Grab both. Seriously. Do it. They are both very good players who immediately add more talent to this team. They are both practically free as well. PLUS, I am sure they would want to stick it to Pete Carrol and the Seahags this year. Grab Marion Barber or Tashard Choice, as well, and we will have done some awesome things in a day.
Josh Wilson was traded to the Ravens a couple of days ago.
Shurmur, your career is in 3rd and long. Don't run a draw.
Onobun > Gates
Tashard is my CHOICE!!!!
I think I would rather have Tashard Choice over any other free agent or player worth trading for!!! I’d be 100% satisfied with giving the cowboys a 3rd or 4th round draft pick for Choice! He is the kind of RB we need backing up SJax, He runs very hard and has the explosiveness to break for a big play. Also my wife is a Cowboys fan and Choice is her favorite player so if he came to the Rams, she may root for our team! Come on Devaney and company, let’s get this done!!!
by revrue914 on Sep 4, 2010 10:24 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
I wouldn't mind Iglesias.
He could fill in for Avery as speedy receiver. He’s a little slower, but he’s not slow by any means. 4.44 40. Of course, if the Bears weren’t playing him for a reason, then we don’t need him.
Shurmur, your career is in 3rd and long. Don't run a draw.
Onobun > Gates
i dont know anything about him
but his scoutitng report flaws said he is slower (def not a burner) and doesn’t fight for the ball. Do you know if that is accurate? Maybe being put back with a QB who he is comfortable with would help,
he was Sam's best target at OU
stop looking at scouting reports and judge for yourself. People said Jerry Rice was too slow how did he turn out? People said Tom Brady was inaccurate and had a bad deep ball but he throws one of the best deep balls now. I like Juaquin and honestly i hated Sam when he was at OU but i think we give it a year. Ryan Broyles is a better prospect coming out of OU
Barber
I would love to see Barber in a Rams uniform but The Cowboys picked up Marion Barber’s $4 million roster bonus last month, so I doubt they will let him go.
now if we could pick him up as a cut
with that salary and no draft picks at stake we should really go out and get him.
Best part is that Seattle would have to pick up the remaining $6.1 Million
by FlimtotheFlam on Sep 4, 2010 10:36 AM CDT up reply actions
But...
In comments that weren’t noticed by many in December, Houshmandzadeh made it clear he wants to return to Cincy
Shurmur, your career is in 3rd and long. Don't run a draw.
Onobun > Gates
do you think that has changed now
that they have TO and there isn’t much room for a WR on their roster?
Well if we took on a little salary
It would be better for Seattle to trade him than release him
by FlimtotheFlam on Sep 4, 2010 10:44 AM CDT up reply actions
lol
that really is the best part….. especially if we could pull some leftover production out of them that they couldn’t and they were footing the bill….haha
I hate ESPN
I just watched the NFC West Preview. The last 10 seconds were “By the way, we didn’t mention the Rams. Here’s why: Their last three win totals: 3,2, and 1. They keep that up, they’ll be the Lions from a couple years ago.” I’d rather they say nothing than that garbage.
Shurmur, your career is in 3rd and long. Don't run a draw.
Onobun > Gates
LMAO wow! I hate the networks previews
"The greatest accomplishment is not in never falling, but in rising again after you fall." - Vince Lombardi
Mark it down
Next year we WILL be in some major discussions.. sad part is, they will all be acting like they knew we were going to be a lot better
"The greatest accomplishment is not in never falling, but in rising again after you fall." - Vince Lombardi
like i always say
national media phoning it in on the rams….god forbid they actually look at our team before commenting on it
Redskins Release Willie Parker
He or Choice would be better than Toston or Darby
Shurmur, your career is in 3rd and long. Don't run a draw.
Onobun > Gates
without a doubt
Though i like toston as far as a practice squad player goes
by Stonedtodeath on Sep 4, 2010 10:52 AM CDT up reply actions
Barber not a change of pace back to SJ
Barber has had injury problems in the past and I believe that choice is the better complementary back to SJ not only for this year but is the type of young player that I can see replacing SJ as the starter. Let’s face it guys, SJ is a beast but prolly has only 3 years left of elite pro bowl football. We need to start grooming our future in which case SJ may not be apart of(as much as we love him and he deserves to be on a championship driven team)
by revrue914 on Sep 4, 2010 10:58 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
Oooooh shit the redskins released my boy Ryan Torain!
If we don’t get Tashard they better looking to swoop up Torain
Per fas et nefas - Latin translation="By Any Means Necessary"
Who are the keeping for #3?
They released Parker and Torain.
Shurmur, your career is in 3rd and long. Don't run a draw.
Onobun > Gates
I don't and to be honest with you I don't really care
this last week it looked like torain was going to beat out Parker and be the 3rd RB but now this happens and I’m praying the rams look at him.
Per fas et nefas - Latin translation="By Any Means Necessary"
Howard Balzer tweets:
Rams coach Steve Spagnuolo “live” today at Rams Park at 1 pm. Instinct tells me this isn’t about the cuts! Sam Bradford… is … the… QB
Shurmur, your career is in 3rd and long. Don't run a draw.
Onobun > Gates
Barber would be a great pickup!
Can you imagine Steven and Marion taking turns beating down the defense? By the 3rd quarter, the other teams will be begging for no more running plays!!!!
Choice wouldn't be bad either...
but i just like Marions style!
id prefer choice
whats the point of having 2 RBs with the same style
Houshmanzadeh has been cut
Shurmur, your career is in 3rd and long. Don't run a draw.
Onobun > Gates
Cardia Jackson and EJ Reid also cut
No surprise there
Shurmur, your career is in 3rd and long. Don't run a draw.
Onobun > Gates
Matt Leinart Cut
Filed to ESPN: Cardinals have told Matt Leinart they will release him today. Max Hall will be No. 2 QB
Per Adam Schefter
Shurmur, your career is in 3rd and long. Don't run a draw.
Onobun > Gates
Kevin Payne and Eric Young on IR
Shurmur, your career is in 3rd and long. Don't run a draw.
Onobun > Gates
Allen is the only one I didn't think would happen so far
I wasn’t sure between Null/Lewis but am really glad Lewis is the one they picked
Samkon Gado just got cut...
Anyone? Anyone?
Shurmur, your career is in 3rd and long. Don't run a draw.
Onobun > Gates
Some more players of interest:
Matt Leinart (as a backup QB…cut Feeley)
Ladell Betts (unless we get an RB from Dallas, which would be a dream. TAKE CHOICE!)
Al Afalava (strengthen the safety depth)
Keep it classy St. Louis!
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leinart is terrible
why would he get rid of bradford’s mentor and teacher for a whiney bum like leinart?
Rams cuts
According to Jim Thomas these are the cuts for the 53 http://www.stltoday.com/sports/football/professional/rams-report/article_0737accc-b872-11df-9bae-0017a4a78c22.html
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