Practice squad question

[black and gold apex]

So why as you look around the league do so many teams bring pack players to practice squad from who they cut and not go after some of the players they surly watch on film from other teams ? They only team I see pick up from other teams throw away players is New England. When you see us for instance needing players in certain positions why not pull in from other discards and see what they got.

 

[antdrewjosh]

More then likely because when you poach someone from another team's practice squad they have to go on your 53 man roster.

 

[Buster]

More then likely because when you poach someone from another team's practice squad they have to go on your 53 man roster.

I thought that was only after the season starts.

 

[Steelers1356]

When you see us for instance needing players in certain positions why not pull in from other discards and see what they got.

I think teams are more comfortable with the PS players they have that were evaluated and groomed in their system during training camp. PS players from other teams are unknown, so you don't know what you'll get with them. Of course there are always a few exceptions that do get signed from other squads.

 

[SteelerFan448]

How much film do they watch on guys around league from preseason action? You figure the coaches are busy watching opponents and their own team. Sure there are probably better players out there, but the guys you just cut know the playbook and you may expect them to make a big jump after a year on the practice squad.

 

[slashsteel]

They feel their own fit their system. Unless another one sparks their interest.

I like that there is 10 now, but would actually prefer for them to lower it to 8, in the process increase the final roster to 55.

 

[cpollock]

They only team I see pick up from other teams throw away players is New England.

So they can get insight on the PLAYS for the team they poached the players from -- how else do you think they will get an advantage on a team .. they can't video tape them anymore ....

 

[Drink IRON City]

So they can get insight on the PLAYS for the team they poached the players from -- how else do you think they will get an advantage on a team .. they can't video tape them anymore ....

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