Roster Cutdown Mega-Thread

[frydaddy]

Originally Posted by blackangold

It's about as deep as the kiddy pool...

We have 3 DTS now: Rankins, Onyamata and Davison. Unless I'm forgetting someone we don't have much depth at all...

Yeah but several of the DE's are experienced with and have the ability to move inside. Also, 2 of those DT's are capable of kicking out to the edge. It appears to me that the defense has been deliberately built to be versatile at all 3 levels. I think traditional roles aren't going to matter much, it will truly be putting your best players on the field together.

[hagan714]

According to ESPN.com, the Seahawks have landed defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson after pulling off a trade with the Jets on Friday. In return,

Seattle will send wide receiver Jermaine Kearse and a 2018 second-round draft pick to New York. The two teams will also be swapping seventh-round picks in the 2018 draft, according to ESPN.

Ok that is over

Brock Osweiler - 3rd string QB on the Browns Dime? $16 million dead cap hit. hate him or like him you gotta admit he pulled a sweet one in the end. I always liked him as a solid development QB

Others
S Bacarri Rambo
CB Jumal Rolle,
CB Charles Gaines
CB Ron Brooks
OT T.J. Clemmings
DL Devon Still
S Doug Middleton

One to keep an eye on injured solid veteran with starting experience

C/G Craig Urbik - right knee knee scoped and would be a solid pick up when healthy. He was a "likely to miss opener " and may need the full 5 weeks. so week 2 or 3 he should be good to go. Salary: $975,000 USD

He is a C and a swing G that can start at all three positions and hold his own. He has played some RT also. At 31 years young he maybe the player to upgrade the teams depth issues.

Temp solution to a glaring depth issue

[Utah_Saint]

Originally Posted by hagan714

According to ESPN.com, the Seahawks have landed defensive tackle Sheldon Richardson after pulling off a trade with the Jets on Friday. In return,

Seattle will send wide receiver Jermaine Kearse and a 2018 second-round draft pick to New York. The two teams will also be swapping seventh-round picks in the 2018 draft, according to ESPN.

Ok that is over

[/B]

Back in April, the rumors were that the Jets were asking for a high 3rd for Richardson. They've gotta be happy with the trade.

[spkb25]

Shame about Mauti, he was really developing into one hell of a player. Sucks. Always liked him. Can't say I am surprised by anyone so far, except maybe McDaniel. Thought he was solid

[jeanpierre]

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[WillMacKenzie]

I really though Mcdaniel made some plays, maybe they have a plan?

[The Dude]

Originally Posted by WillMacKenzie

I really though Mcdaniel made some plays, maybe they have a plan?

I figured the plan was to step lightly on his pinky toe, stick him on IR, and pay him a lil so he won't go anywhere else. Guess they did that with Fuller instead.

[nola_swammi]

Originally Posted by WillMacKenzie

I really though Mcdaniel made some plays, maybe they have a plan?

I truly believe McDaniel will be back, they just didn't want to guarantee his contract. If he made the 53 his contract would've been guaranteed for a dt that would've been fourth in the depth.

[dizzle88]

In my opinion, Al Quadin Muhammad has to make the final 53, not the practice squad. He led the NFL preseason in sacks, that's not something teams ignore and he will get snatched from us if we try to stash him on the practice squad.

At this point, I think he's atleast the same or better than Kasim Edibali was for us, he produced roughly 4 sacks a season playing spot duty, I think Muhammad plays his kind of role but does it better.

[jeanpierre]

Originally Posted by dizzle88

In my opinion, Al Quadin Muhammad has to make the final 53, not the practice squad. He led the NFL preseason in sacks, that's not something teams ignore and he will get snatched from us if we try to stash him on the practice squad.

At this point, I think he's atleast the same or better than Kasim Edibali was for us, he produced roughly 4 sacks a season playing spot duty, I think Muhammad plays his kind of role but does it better.

On the Roster Outlook thread, for my projections (everyone is welcomed, invited, encourage to do their own, copy/quote+cut+paste), at DE I've got:

DE (2) 94 - Cameron Jordan, 91 -Trey Hendrickson (R3, P103), 55 - Darryl Tapp

DE (3) 57 - Alex Okafor, 44 - Hau'oli Kikaha, 97 - Al-Quadin Muhammad (R6, P196), 58 - Obum Gwacham

At the Strongside DE, I've got Jordan with Hendrickson backing him up so he can replace Jordan when contracts come due; Tapp is versatile, but he blinked in that last game and his physical limitations were obvious now that we've accrued some talent; in fact, I expect to see some packages by season's end with Hendrickson opposite Jordan...

At the Weakside DE, I'd project to keep three Okafor, Kikaha, and Muhammad. I'd keep three because neither Okafor nor Kikaha has a great health record and are unlikely to play 16 games...

Okafor has more size than Kikaha, more experience than Al, so I'd expect him to start and be better against the run...

Kikaha has a relentless motor as a pass rusher (probably should be playing for a 3-4 scheme team0, but will be a great change of pace...

That leaves Al and Gwachum...

Al's speed-spin move is already nearly impossible to block, is the best move by any of the DE on that side of the line and just needs to add more moves to move up as the starter...

Gwachum also has been able to stay healthy probably because he's carrying more weight than the former WR body is really built...