Surprising cuts

[BeerBaron]

Originally Posted by AntoinCD

What's the chances the Steelers cut James Harrison? They need to either get very creative with their cap situation or start cutting players. Harrison is getting on in years and is good for multiple personal fouls every year. That would be a bit of a surprise

I think the chances are low that they cut Harrison. If they continue to make restructures, he'd be an option there. But I think he's still a more productive player for the money he makes than a lot of other guys.

For example, these are guys who would be in more danger of being cut than him:

James Farrior
Larry Foote
Casey Hampton
Chris Kemoatu
Willie Colon
Hines Ward

Even Ryan Clark maybe.

[ATLDirtyBirds]

Originally Posted by A Perfect Score

But how can he be the best FB in football with Vonta Leach still in the NFL?

Leach doesn't get nearly enough playing time with the Ravens. **** Cam Cameron. I will continue this campaign until the day I die.

Because he's better than Leach.

[Pit Bull #53]

This is obviously not a cut, but it looks like Tennessee and Finnegan are pretty far apart on a deal, and it's not out of the realm of possibilities that they let him walk. Especially with two very capable and much cheaper corners behind him. He's a damn good player and HUGE fan favorite, despite having a down year in 2010 (he was excellent this year). He also cut out all the excess bullcrap after the whistle that he was known for. The staff has alot of faith in McCourty, who was lights out this year, and Verner, so it's possible.

Still very early, but initial reports aren't positive.

[mightytitan9]

Originally Posted by Pit Bull #53

This is obviously not a cut, but it looks like Tennessee and Finnegan are pretty far apart on a deal, and it's not out of the realm of possibilities that they let him walk. Especially with two very capable and much cheaper corners behind him. He's a damn good player and HUGE fan favorite, despite having a down year in 2010 (he was excellent this year). He also cut out all the excess bullcrap after the whistle that he was known for. The staff has alot of faith in McCourty, who was lights out this year, and Verner, so it's possible.

Still very early, but initial reports aren't positive.

I really expect him to be franchised if he isn't resigned

[Preston]

Originally Posted by Pit Bull #53

This is obviously not a cut, but it looks like Tennessee and Finnegan are pretty far apart on a deal, and it's not out of the realm of possibilities that they let him walk. Especially with two very capable and much cheaper corners behind him. He's a damn good player and HUGE fan favorite, despite having a down year in 2010 (he was excellent this year). He also cut out all the excess bullcrap after the whistle that he was known for. The staff has alot of faith in McCourty, who was lights out this year, and Verner, so it's possible.

Still very early, but initial reports aren't positive.

He'll be in St. Louis.

[Go_Eagles77]

I have a feeling Cullen Jenkins might get cut, though I really hope not.

[zachsaints52]

Roman Harper. Please.

[Damix]

Originally Posted by Go_Eagles77

I have a feeling Cullen Jenkins might get cut, though I really hope not.

I remember reading somewhere that other then Nnamdi, every other FA the eagles signed last year had no guaranteed money after year 1.

[Hines]

Originally Posted by BeerBaron

I think the chances are low that they cut Harrison. If they continue to make restructures, he'd be an option there. But I think he's still a more productive player for the money he makes than a lot of other guys.

For example, these are guys who would be in more danger of being cut than him:

James Farrior
Larry Foote
Casey Hampton
Chris Kemoatu
Willie Colon
Hines Ward

Even Ryan Clark maybe.

I agree with all of these except for Colon and Clark. I don't think they leave yet.

[MichaelJordanEberle (sabf)]

Originally Posted by njx9

can't be soon enough, he's in strong competition with tommy maddox and dan williams as the worst draft picks by denver in franchise history.

But at least he had the decency to be a 3rd rounder.

[Mufasa]

Originally Posted by noondog

For the Lions, I'm going with Corey Williams, Kyle Vanden Bosch and Stephen Peterman as cuts. I could see them parting ways with Jahvid Best too.

I'd like to keep Williams, but they probably want to work Fairly in more, so I could see him gone.

Originally Posted by tjsunstein

I'm not sure I see any for the Packers.

Donald Driver? Chad Clifton?

[njx9]

Originally Posted by MichaelJordanEberle (sabf)

But at least he had the decency to be a 3rd rounder.

exactly. otherwise, yeah, he'd win. someday, teebz will be in close competition.

[WMD]

Originally Posted by MichaelJordanEberle (sabf)

But at least he had the decency to be a 3rd rounder.

Shouldn't even have been a 3rd Rounder.

[TonyGfortheTD]

For the Chiefs the only name that really comes to mind as a surprise cut would be Ryan Lilja. This is a really stacked FA class for interior linemen, so they could decide to part ways and upgrade if they think he's on the decline.

[fenikz]

Todd Heap & Stewart Bradley for AZ, neither being a real surprise but if we want a little extra cap space that could provide it

[NorrinRadd12]

I expect Aqib Talib to be released any day now.

[BeerBaron]

Originally Posted by NorrinRadd12

I expect Aqib Talib to be released any day now.

That'd be an understandable cut at least...he probably would have been cut much sooner by any other team but I think Morris protected him.

Still, I fully expect him to get big interest on the market. He is extremely talented if he can keep his head on right. Hell, if Pacman is still in the league, Talib will definitely find a home.

[NorrinRadd12]

Originally Posted by BeerBaron

That'd be an understandable cut at least...he probably would have been cut much sooner by any other team but I think Morris protected him.

Still, I fully expect him to get big interest on the market. He is extremely talented if he can keep his head on right. Hell, if Pacman is still in the league, Talib will definitely find a home.

His trial starts March 26th and he's facing 2-20 years so I assume teams will wait until thats over.

[broncosfan]

Originally Posted by BeerBaron

As always, keep your eye on the Raiders. It would be "surprising" (though I don't think many would be truly shocked) if they cut Carson Palmer. He was the overpriced pet of the previous regime. Maybe they try to re-up with Campbell as a stop gap while they evaluate Pryor (hint: he sucks) and then try to find a QB in the future.

I'm having trouble thinking of many others. Probably because truly "surprising" ones aren't ones we'd think of very easily.

Do you see any relevant cut being made by the Bears?

[BeerBaron]

Originally Posted by broncosfan

Do you see any relevant cut being made by the Bears?

None that would truly "surprise" me. We do have a new GM but Lovie and most of the coaching staff are still in place, so unless they've been wanting to get rid of someone Angelo was protecting, I don't think any surprising cuts will be made.

[A Perfect Score]

Originally Posted by BeerBaron

None that would truly "surprise" me. We do have a new GM but Lovie and most of the coaching staff are still in place, so unless they've been wanting to get rid of someone Angelo was protecting, I don't think any surprising cuts will be made.

They should just cut Lovie Smith. That'd do wonders for your franchise.

[BeerBaron]

Originally Posted by A Perfect Score

They should just cut Lovie Smith. That'd do wonders for your franchise.

I'm afraid of who we might hire otherwise. There were some serious garbage coaches getting interviews. (Chilly? Sherman?)

Lovie has kind of become the "devil that I know."

[A Perfect Score]

Originally Posted by BeerBaron

I'm afraid of who we might hire otherwise. There were some serious garbage coaches getting interviews. (Chilly? Sherman?)

Lovie has kind of become the "devil that I know."

I hear Cam Cameron wants to get back into the HC business. He could stand to ruin a different elite back's career for a while.

[Caddy]

Originally Posted by BeerBaron

That'd be an understandable cut at least...he probably would have been cut much sooner by any other team but I think Morris protected him.

Still, I fully expect him to get big interest on the market. He is extremely talented if he can keep his head on right. Hell, if Pacman is still in the league, Talib will definitely find a home.

Only problem with cutting him is that it leaves us with zero corner backs of starting quality :(

[BeerBaron]

Originally Posted by Caddy

Only problem with cutting him is that it leaves us with zero corner backs of starting quality :(

Well that fits with your roster's overall theme of having zero anything of starting quality.