Practice Squad Moves

The Dude · 08-30-2023, 09:00 PM

Houston cut a LB who was their leading tackler last year. I hoped we would claim him.

AsylumGuido · 08-31-2023, 08:03 AM

Originally Posted by The Dude

Houston cut a LB who was their leading tackler last year. I hoped we would claim him.

Christian Kirksey? He was released, not waived. He is a vested veteran and was not eligible to be claimed. He was a free agent.

leilung · 08-31-2023, 10:02 AM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Christian Kirksey? He was released, not waived. He is a vested veteran and was not eligible to be claimed. He was a free agent.

He's already on the Bills practice squad. He ain't going nowhere.

AsylumGuido · 08-31-2023, 11:08 AM

Originally Posted by leilung

He's already on the Bills practice squad. He ain't going nowhere.

Yeah. I forgot to mention that.

I also noticed that Bradley Roby hasn't signed with anyone yet. Maybe he shouldn't have burned that bridge with the Saints.

BakoSaint · 08-31-2023, 11:35 AM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Yeah. I forgot to mention that.

I also noticed that Bradley Roby hasn't signed with anyone yet. Maybe he shouldn't have burned that bridge with the Saints.

We can sign players off other teams practice squads if we are willing to give them a spot on the 53. Like Denver did to us last year with Murray. Its an option if we lose a LB to injury and a concern with Jaylon Smith from our side.

I would not consider the bridge burned with Roby. OMG he felt cutting him was a mistake. It would take a thin skin to write off the option over that.

SmashMouth · 08-31-2023, 07:11 AM

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Rugby Saint II · 08-31-2023, 11:36 AM

I still think that we will make a move for a backup lineman....at least I hope they do.

AsylumGuido · 08-31-2023, 11:42 AM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

I still think that we will make a move for a backup lineman....at least I hope they do.

Who do you release? Pretty much have to cut a backup lineman you already have. We currently have nine on the 53 man roster and three on the practice squad.

Rugby Saint II · 08-31-2023, 01:09 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

Who do you release? Pretty much have to cut a backup lineman you already have. We currently have nine on the 53 man roster and three on the practice squad.

Our backup linemen aren't vey good and the depth really is disconcerting. Peat is a backup now but if he gets hurt.... I like Saldiveri but I'm not betting on him just yet. I know the NFL doesn't necessarily allow for good depth but the better teams seem to find it. Why can't we? Oh yeah, bad drafting in the first round reaching for developmental players.

Yes, that was under Payton and DA hasn't missed yet. Penning was still a project but has come along nicely considering he's basically still a rookie.

Boston Saint · 08-31-2023, 01:48 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

Our backup linemen aren't vey good and the depth really is disconcerting. Peat is a backup now but if he gets hurt.... I like Saldiveri but I'm not betting on him just yet. I know the NFL doesn't necessarily allow for good depth but the better teams seem to find it. Why can't we? Oh yeah, bad drafting in the first round reaching for developmental players. Yes, that was under Payton and DA hasn't missed yet. Penning was still a project but has come along nicely considering he's basically still a rookie.

I think dealing with Oline depth has a lot to do with the QB and skill positions too Rugby. If you have a QB that can do well on pre-snap reads and a RB group that picks up blitzes or a TE group that is good for quick check downs then problems on the Oline can be dealt with. I think we are in better shape to handle those things this year than we were last year.

08-30-2023, 09:00 PM	#1
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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,472	Re: Practice Squad Moves Originally Posted by The Dude Houston cut a LB who was their leading tackler last year. I hoped we would claim him. Christian Kirksey? He was released, not waived. He is a vested veteran and was not eligible to be claimed. He was a free agent.

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leilung Booty Bandit Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Wastelands that are NJ Posts: 1,419	Re: Practice Squad Moves Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Christian Kirksey? He was released, not waived. He is a vested veteran and was not eligible to be claimed. He was a free agent. He's already on the Bills practice squad. He ain't going nowhere. K Major likes this.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,472	Re: Practice Squad Moves Originally Posted by leilung He's already on the Bills practice squad. He ain't going nowhere. Yeah. I forgot to mention that. I also noticed that Bradley Roby hasn't signed with anyone yet. Maybe he shouldn't have burned that bridge with the Saints.

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BakoSaint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 2,304	Re: Practice Squad Moves Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Yeah. I forgot to mention that. I also noticed that Bradley Roby hasn't signed with anyone yet. Maybe he shouldn't have burned that bridge with the Saints. We can sign players off other teams practice squads if we are willing to give them a spot on the 53. Like Denver did to us last year with Murray. Its an option if we lose a LB to injury and a concern with Jaylon Smith from our side. I would not consider the bridge burned with Roby. OMG he felt cutting him was a mistake. It would take a thin skin to write off the option over that.
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Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,117	Re: Practice Squad Moves I still think that we will make a move for a backup lineman....at least I hope they do.

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,472	Re: Practice Squad Moves Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II I still think that we will make a move for a backup lineman....at least I hope they do. Who do you release? Pretty much have to cut a backup lineman you already have. We currently have nine on the 53 man roster and three on the practice squad.

08-31-2023, 01:09 PM	#9
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,117	Re: Practice Squad Moves Originally Posted by AsylumGuido Who do you release? Pretty much have to cut a backup lineman you already have. We currently have nine on the 53 man roster and three on the practice squad. Our backup linemen aren't vey good and the depth really is disconcerting. Peat is a backup now but if he gets hurt.... I like Saldiveri but I'm not betting on him just yet. I know the NFL doesn't necessarily allow for good depth but the better teams seem to find it. Why can't we? Oh yeah, bad drafting in the first round reaching for developmental players. Yes, that was under Payton and DA hasn't missed yet. Penning was still a project but has come along nicely considering he's basically still a rookie.

08-31-2023, 01:48 PM	#10
Boston Saint 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 5,137	Re: Practice Squad Moves Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II Our backup linemen aren't vey good and the depth really is disconcerting. Peat is a backup now but if he gets hurt.... I like Saldiveri but I'm not betting on him just yet. I know the NFL doesn't necessarily allow for good depth but the better teams seem to find it. Why can't we? Oh yeah, bad drafting in the first round reaching for developmental players. Yes, that was under Payton and DA hasn't missed yet. Penning was still a project but has come along nicely considering he's basically still a rookie. I think dealing with Oline depth has a lot to do with the QB and skill positions too Rugby. If you have a QB that can do well on pre-snap reads and a RB group that picks up blitzes or a TE group that is good for quick check downs then problems on the Oline can be dealt with. I think we are in better shape to handle those things this year than we were last year. Rugby Saint II likes this.