Look at that scrub DE they traded up for ahead of the Giants to draft in 2010 (Brandon Graham). The Giants stayed pat at 15 and took their guy JPP.
The Eagles and especially the Pats always got kudos from the national media for trading up and down the draft and accumulating picks. They were good at accumulating picks alright, but they didn't do what the draft was essentially about: pick good players. Look at the amount of disappointing picks and busts those two organizations have made in recent years (particularly Philly).
Either it's utterly bizarre that the Bills had 2 Brad Smiths, both played QB & both ended up Reserve/Injured or else the 1 Brad Smith must have been severely injured to get Reserve/Injured twice. :)
Because of his attitude and lack of commitment. That won't impress Coughlin. An interesting cut is Tennessee dropping Velasco. While nothing special he did grade out as middle of the pack among starting C when given a shot
He never has a top pick. He's always at the bottom and he moves down to gather picks.
You can't cherry pick some misses and claim his drafting is poor. He plays the odds. And the odds say a good portion of 2nd-4th rounders won't make it so he gathers more of them.
Bottom line is he finds plenty of young talent and he uses it early. And it works. How does that add up to bad drafting?
The Patriots are gifted 5-6 wins per year with the current state of the AFC East and by constantly trading back in drafts he has left New England with questionable depth if and when their starters get hurt or retire. In particular he has sucked drafting DB's high
Staying in school would not have helped. He needed the money. He left. For a guy like Jamison its all about going to the right team.
He has good quicks and is strong. He can make it in the NFL right now. I think he'll get another shot. A good comp for Jamison is Chris Polk in PHI. Plenty of people said he was too small and slow. But he know how to run. So does Jamison.
Seriously who do you think would help the Giants more this year. Dwyer from Pitt or Jamison?
Kid was talked into coming out early with the hopes of helping his family out financially. Really sad because he's solid but not sure he's any better than Cox at this point.
Tauren Poole,RB - Liked him coming out of Tennessee
Chris Harper,WR - Think he got caught up in a log jam out in Seattle.Also had some drops
Ras I Dowling - Belichick gave up on him pretty quick.I liked him more than Prince the year he came out.Heard he had a good mini camp, than he got hurt again.
Da'Rick Rodgers - Saw him against the Colts not chase down someone on a fumble,ever since than he was in the dog house.
He had some good games for Pittsburgh, and he is a strong, physical back. He can get tough yards and would be a good complement to Wilson. Maybe he could help our RZ performance.
Hardy AND Talley(leaving JJ)?, Bosworth(like we have an abundance of LBs)? James AND Fredericks AND Sash?
Just surprised by some of the survivors.
Especially where we NEED depth.
WOW!
cut is Center Fernando Velasco from the Titans. He started every game for the Titans last year and was an RFA kept with a 2nd round tender.
Here is an article from March, when the Titans agreed to pay him.
He is only 28 and played his college ball at Georgia
Type of veteran player that will likely be signed following Week 1. Baas has had it easy as Giant-there has never been competition at Center since he was signed. Link - ( New Window )
Old Man - Trattou had a better preseason than Ojomo and Tracy.
The Giants have Kiwi who can play LB so they went with 5. Talley it looks like they will try and bring back for the practice squad if he is not claimed.
The Eagles and especially the Pats always got kudos from the national media for trading up and down the draft and accumulating picks. They were good at accumulating picks alright, but they didn't do what the draft was essentially about: pick good players. Look at the amount of disappointing picks and busts those two organizations have made in recent years (particularly Philly).
Bills releases: Cut veteran LB Bryan Scott after trying to trade him. Also release QB Thad Lewis
The #Ravens have cut WR Tandon Doss, Safety Omar Brown, RB Bobby Rainey, TE Billy Bajema & OL Antoine McClain.
You can't cherry pick some misses and claim his drafting is poor. He plays the odds. And the odds say a good portion of 2nd-4th rounders won't make it so he gathers more of them.
Bottom line is he finds plenty of young talent and he uses it early. And it works. How does that add up to bad drafting?
McCourty is an excellent player. He picked a couple of CBs in rounds 2-4 that did not work. Dowling was hurt so he gets a pass on this one.
Every year there are young guys making plays on that team.
Antoine Winfield has informed the Seattle Seahawks that he is going to retire.
Saints announce that WR Courtney Roby and S Jim Leonhard have been cut, among others.
Staying in school would not have helped. He needed the money. He left. For a guy like Jamison its all about going to the right team.
He has good quicks and is strong. He can make it in the NFL right now. I think he'll get another shot. A good comp for Jamison is Chris Polk in PHI. Plenty of people said he was too small and slow. But he know how to run. So does Jamison.
Strong runner. Opposite of Scott
Seriously who do you think would help the Giants more this year. Dwyer from Pitt or Jamison?
Kid was talked into coming out early with the hopes of helping his family out financially. Really sad because he's solid but not sure he's any better than Cox at this point.
Chris Harper,WR - Think he got caught up in a log jam out in Seattle.Also had some drops
Ras I Dowling - Belichick gave up on him pretty quick.I liked him more than Prince the year he came out.Heard he had a good mini camp, than he got hurt again.
Da'Rick Rodgers - Saw him against the Colts not chase down someone on a fumble,ever since than he was in the dog house.
Just surprised by some of the survivors.
Especially where we NEED depth.
WOW!
Here is an article from March, when the Titans agreed to pay him.
He is only 28 and played his college ball at Georgia
Type of veteran player that will likely be signed following Week 1. Baas has had it easy as Giant-there has never been competition at Center since he was signed.
Link - ( New Window )