2014 Team Needs - Updates

Originally posted by NCommand:

I would think nobody. They would just use Ellington in that 3rd down back role out of the backfield. They could look to activate RB Kendal Gaskins but he may not be ready quite yet.

You're right. Looks like Osgood is back.

I loved the play of our DBs, and yes they made mistakes. but they are world's better than 2 or 3 guys no longer starting, but these guys make me think of concussion alley. Maybe we need to keep 8 of them?

Originally posted by pasodoc9er:
I loved the play of our DBs, and yes they made mistakes. but they are world's better than 2 or 3 guys no longer starting, but these guys make me think of concussion alley. Maybe we need to keep 8 of them?

I wanted to keep 11 total (with Morris)...for this EXACT reason. Our CB's ALWAYS get hurt...they just do AND we play a ton of nickle. So, it looks like we were right to want to cut Dahl and James for Morris and Winston (plus all the positive cap implications).

Originally posted by saniner:

Originally posted by NCommand:
I would think nobody. They would just use Ellington in that 3rd down back role out of the backfield. They could look to activate RB Kendal Gaskins but he may not be ready quite yet.

You're right. Looks like Osgood is back.

Good dude. Welcome back!

Originally posted by NCommand:

Originally posted by saniner:

Originally posted by NCommand:
I would think nobody. They would just use Ellington in that 3rd down back role out of the backfield. They could look to activate RB Kendal Gaskins but he may not be ready quite yet.

You're right. Looks like Osgood is back.

Good dude. Welcome back!

Figured it would work itself out but cutting James saddens me! I had hoped he could develop into a Sproles type back.

Originally posted by dtg_9er:

Originally posted by NCommand:

Originally posted by saniner:

Originally posted by NCommand:
I would think nobody. They would just use Ellington in that 3rd down back role out of the backfield. They could look to activate RB Kendal Gaskins but he may not be ready quite yet.

You're right. Looks like Osgood is back.

Good dude. Welcome back!

Figured it would work itself out but cutting James saddens me! I had hoped he could develop into a Sproles type back.

We all did!

Originally posted by NCommand:

Originally posted by saniner:

Who do they bring in now at RB?

I would think nobody. They would just use Ellington in that 3rd down back role out of the backfield. They could look to activate RB Kendal Gaskins but he may not be ready quite yet.

The depth at RB is a little concerning at this moment with just two RBs in Gore and Hyde considering the physical nature of the position. I admit I know nothing about the RB on the PS, Gaskins. You would have to think they'll have three RBs on the 53 this next game and then the FB Miller, right? We have no idea if Ellington could do much coming out of the backfield as a 3rd down back (like Cobb and Harvin)...has he ever done this in college? I would think he still has his hands full learning more and more about the ins-and-outs of being an NFL WR and kick returner.

Originally posted by LottDMontanaO:

Originally posted by NCommand:

Originally posted by saniner:
Who do they bring in now at RB?

I would think nobody. They would just use Ellington in that 3rd down back role out of the backfield. They could look to activate RB Kendal Gaskins but he may not be ready quite yet.

The depth at RB is a little concerning at this moment with just two RBs in Gore and Hyde considering the physical nature of the position. I admit I know nothing about the RB on the PS, Gaskins. You would have to think they'll have three RBs on the 53 this next game and then the FB Miller, right? We have no idea if Ellington could do much coming out of the backfield as a 3rd down back (like Cobb and Harvin)...has he ever done this in college? I would think he still has his hands full learning more and more about the ins-and-outs of being an NFL WR and kick returner.

I doubt it. We very rarely go past our 2nd RB in any normal situation, and in a pinch, we could do jet sweeps with Ellington. I think we go with 2 RBs until Lattimore is healthy and activated.

I think the real question is how long Frank maintains the 'starting' role. Hyde is by far the best challenger Frank has ever had, and his legs are as spry as they used to be. Frank still squeezes through holes better than anyone though

Don't forget that we still got Miller. Theoretically, he could run between the tackles as well if needed.

Originally posted by communist:
Don't forget that we still got Miller. Theoretically, he could run between the tackles as well if needed.

He's not a great 'dive' FB, but he's an excellent blocker and receiver out of the backfield.

Bring back Ryan Seymour! He was cut by the Browns today. Add him to the PS stat. Also nobody claimed James. Lol

Originally posted by NCommand:
Bring back Ryan Seymour! He was cut by the Browns today. Add him to the PS stat. Also nobody claimed James. Lol

I hope to see Seymour on the practice squad. I liked his versatility to play C/G/T, and he was solid in pre-season. I could see us dropping Fullington from the PS to make room for him

lol James..says a lot about him imo. Young players that have potential usually get snatched up off waivers, especially ones who were chosen high in the draft. LMJ is simply not a good player. Shocked this is the same guy who dominated at Oregon.

Thanks for the updates DeUh/AB!

Some more OL

Poor Josh. And Osgood. No wait, welcome back. Wait...bye? Hello?