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Final Cuts (ongoing thread)

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I think the Rams with 2nd strong backup need would be more attractive to Pryor over a team like the Steelers who need a 3rd stringer. Not that I wouldn't welcome the depth upgrade.
 
I would entertain Thaddeus Lewis from the Bills also



BenJarvus Green-Ellis cut


The Cincinnati Bengals cut RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis Friday, Aug. 29 (if Bell is going to get a suspension, but most say IF at all next year)
 
Browns cut Burleson.....Surprising considering they lost Gordan for the year.......
 
Browns cut Burleson.....Surprising considering they lost Gordan for the year.......

Burelson is in his mid 30s and has never been the same since his knee injury. He wouldn't even be a recognizable name if he wasn't a part in that poison pill contract war half a decade ago...
 
Scott Tolzien from GB might be available. I hear they are only keeping two QBs. .............and he had a decent preseason
 
Jets cut WR Stephen Hill. Tall, fast, I think definitely worth a shot. Maybe a change of teams will help.
 
I would take Tolzien or Painter over Jones if they insist on keeping 3 QBs.
 
If these guys are better than what we have on the current roster, then we are in real trouble.
 
Stephen Hill. Most likely his demise was due to the musical chairs of Sanchez/Tebow and Sanchez/Geno.
Lache Seastrunk - Could be a nice guy in the backfield
Daniel Thomas - Same as above.

Brandon Coleman, WR from Rutgers, released from the Saints.

So, would either Coleman or Hill be a better target for Ben than say J. Brown?

Shayne Skov also released. I remember some here wanting us to draft him. Can't imagine someone here being wrong about a guy being drafted, so I'd guesstimate that the FO will sign him before bringing him in for a look-see.
 
From an arcticle in July 19th 2014:

The San Francisco 49ers have a need at inside linebacker due to NaVorro Bowman's injury, but as an undrafted guy coming onto the team, Skov finds himself behind six other inside linebackers, counting Bowman. He's behind Michael Wilhoite, the guy who will likely fill in for Bowman, Chris Borland, the guy the 49ers drafted in the third round this offseason, Nick Moody, the guy who was drafted last season and Blake Costanzo, a special teams ace.

Personally, I liked Skov a lot more than Borland heading into the draft, and I was shocked when Skov didn't get drafted. Skov was noted as one of the best players who did not get drafted though, which is why I was excited to see him come to San Francisco. He had debilitating knee injuries over the course of his college career, but he seems to have mostly shaken those off and looked good last season.

Skov finished the 2013 season with 109 tackles, 13 tackles for loss and 5.5 sacks, good enough to make him a third-team AP All-American. That was with Stanford, which is notable since he did play under both Jim Harbaugh and Vic Fangio while there.

So here's what we have: a very productive linebacker who sustained serious injuries in college and was banged up this offseason. Now, while the odds are stacked against him, I don't think Skov is totally unable to earn a roster spot this season. Borland and Wilhoite are pretty much guaranteed in my mind, given the draft status and experience. But Bowman's injury means the 49ers will keep an extra inside linebacker, and that's Skov's chance.

Basically, Skov will have to beat out Moody above all else, and then he'll have to show enough special teams ability and upside to get the nod over Costanzo. It's a daunting task, but he's a very talented player.
http://www.ninersnation.com/2014/7/19/5900765/49ers-roster-2014-shayne-skov-90-in-90
 
I loved Skov, but had big-time injury concerns and ran I think a 5.0 flat at the combine. Troubling for a LB, but Brandon Spikes also failed to crack 5.0 and is at least a serviceable starter.

Orson Charles was a favorite of mine in his draft. He was cut today.
 
TE Rob Blanchflower, TE Bryce Davis, TE David Paulson, DB Isaiah Green, DB Dayonne Nunley, DB Shaquille Richardson, DB Ross Ventrone, RB Josh Harris, RB Stephen Houston, DL Ethan Hemer, DL Josh Mauro, DL Roy Philon, DL Nick Williams, LB Chris Carter, LB Howard Jones, LB Dan Molls, QB Brendon Kay, WR Derek Moye, WR Lanear Sampson, OL Graham Pocic, OL Will Simmons, OL Guy Whimper
 
Great at least we dont have another wasted year we get to watch Chris Carter
 
How is it Landry made the roster again.

Seriously
 
Steelers cut two 2014 draft picks on way to 53 players

The Steelers have announced 22 cuts to get down to the 53-man roster limit and two of the players dropped were members of their 2014 draft class.

Fifth-round cornerback Shaquille Richardson (pictured) and seventh-round tight end Rob Blanchflower were both waived on Saturday, leaving the Steelers with seven of their nine draft picks on their initial roster. Both players can be signed to the practice squad if they make it through waivers.

The Steelers also dropped 2011 fifth-round pick Chris Carter, who couldn’t navigate his way through the other linebackers on the roster. Carter played 29 games and made four starts for the Steelers.

The Steelers released veteran offensive lineman Guy Whimper and tight end David Paulson as well. Tight end Bryce Davis, defensive back Isaiah Green, defensive back Dayonne Nunley, defensive back Ross Ventrone, running back Josh Harris, running back Stephen Houston, defensive lineman Ethan Hemer, defensive lineman Josh Mauro, defensive lineman Roy Philon, defensive lineman Nick Williams, linebacker Howard Jones, linebacker Dan Molls, quarterback Brendon Kay, wide receiver Derek Moye, wide receiver Lanear Sampson, offensive lineman Graham Pocic and offensive lineman Will Simmons round out the team’s cuts.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...ut-two-2014-draft-picks-on-way-to-53-players/
 
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