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Aug 23, 2015 at 11:42 PM
Originally posted by kazak13:
who gets cut? who gets traded?
I really like Hayne and Davis and want them to be a part of this team.. maybe its time to Trade Hunter?


Hyde
Hunter
Bush
Davis
Hayne
Gaskins

Miller
Milliard

Hunter is the odd man out. Gaskins can go back to the PS
Aug 23, 2015 at 11:46 PM
Originally posted by kazak13:
who gets cut? who gets traded?
I really like Hayne and Davis and want them to be a part of this team.. maybe its time to Trade Hunter?


Hyde
Hunter
Bush
Davis
Hayne
Gaskins

Miller
Milliard

My guess is Hunter is traded or cut, Gaskins is cut. That would mean six RB/FBs on the roster. But that's two more than last year...so

Hyde: Starting RB
Bush: Change of pace back and ST
Davis: Developmental back
Hayne: STs and backup (could mean one less CB or WR due to STs needs)

Miller: Good blocker and all around back.
Millard: Haven't seen much from him yet so perhaps he is still not healthy or...?
Aug 23, 2015 at 11:49 PM
Haven't watched much of the preseason but I was under the impression going in that Hunter was going to push for the starting spot. Has he done anything note worthy?
[ Edited by MoistButtCheeks on Aug 23, 2015 at 11:51 PM ]
Aug 23, 2015 at 11:51 PM
Originally posted by Sims84:
Originally posted by kazak13:
who gets cut? who gets traded?
I really like Hayne and Davis and want them to be a part of this team.. maybe its time to Trade Hunter?


Hyde
Hunter
Bush
Davis
Hayne
Gaskins

Miller
Milliard

Hunter is the odd man out. Gaskins can go back to the PS

This. But I don't like Davis,but I know that if we put DAvis in the PS, some team is going to put him in their 53 main.
Aug 24, 2015 at 12:02 AM
Originally posted by pdizo916:
This. But I don't like Davis,but I know that if we put DAvis in the PS, some team is going to put him in their 53 main.

Davis has looked good and there is no chance he is not on the 53. Hunter's only hope at this point is an injury to one of the other backs. We are just too deep this year for someone who hasn't played since 2013 to crack the roster
Aug 24, 2015 at 12:08 AM
Originally posted by MoistButtCheeks:
Haven't watched much of the preseason but I was under the impression going in that Hunter was going to push for the starting spot. Has he done anything note worthy?

Davis and Hayne are the story of this pre-season... Hunter doest have a single rush..
Aug 24, 2015 at 9:17 AM
Originally posted by Sims84:
Originally posted by pdizo916:
This. But I don't like Davis,but I know that if we put DAvis in the PS, some team is going to put him in their 53 main.

Davis has looked good and there is no chance he is not on the 53. Hunter's only hope at this point is an injury to one of the other backs. We are just too deep this year for someone who hasn't played since 2013 to crack the roster

Not sure what Davis people are so high on. The one I've seen has shown flashes, but he spends a lot of time and energy going sideways. Lots of jukes but not a lot of vertical. At least so far. Once he learns that, he may be something.
Aug 24, 2015 at 9:20 AM
Originally posted by 4evrfan:
Originally posted by Sims84:
Originally posted by pdizo916:
This. But I don't like Davis,but I know that if we put DAvis in the PS, some team is going to put him in their 53 main.

Davis has looked good and there is no chance he is not on the 53. Hunter's only hope at this point is an injury to one of the other backs. We are just too deep this year for someone who hasn't played since 2013 to crack the roster

Not sure what Davis people are so high on. The one I've seen has shown flashes, but he spends a lot of time and energy going sideways. Lots of jukes but not a lot of vertical. At least so far. Once he learns that, he may be something.

Being a rookie, he is solid. And I agree with every one else in that hunter will be the odd man out unfortunately. having a torn ACL and Achilles is a tough deal to come back from, he essentially has missed 2 seasons.
Aug 24, 2015 at 9:22 AM
Gaskins sucks and Hunter is gone. We'll keep 4 RBs with Hayne more of a ST specialist. Although, if he ascends at this rate they will be forced to dial up a couple of plays for him in open space. At this point, seems like he is just scratching the surface and that is scary in a good way.

Also, I think Milliard will be on the PS. No need to carry him on the active 53.
[ Edited by sacniner on Aug 24, 2015 at 9:23 AM ]
Aug 24, 2015 at 9:25 AM
Originally posted by 4evrfan:
Not sure what Davis people are so high on. The one I've seen has shown flashes, but he spends a lot of time and energy going sideways. Lots of jukes but not a lot of vertical. At least so far. Once he learns that, he may be something.

Davis hits the hole very quickly and I didn't see the jukes in the Dallas game...although he will be playing behind a ZBS line and being able to flow along the line will be important. He plays low and is elusive. Not sure why you are not impressed. Hunter doesn't really add anything to the mix as he is not nearly as quick as Bush or Davis. So I see Davis as a developmental RB in the 4th spot, behind Hayne.
Aug 24, 2015 at 9:30 AM
Originally posted by dtg_9er:
Originally posted by 4evrfan:
Not sure what Davis people are so high on. The one I've seen has shown flashes, but he spends a lot of time and energy going sideways. Lots of jukes but not a lot of vertical. At least so far. Once he learns that, he may be something.

Davis hits the hole very quickly and I didn't see the jukes in the Dallas game...although he will be playing behind a ZBS line and being able to flow along the line will be important. He plays low and is elusive. Not sure why you are not impressed. Hunter doesn't really add anything to the mix as he is not nearly as quick as Bush or Davis. So I see Davis as a developmental RB in the 4th spot, behind Hayne.

Yeah, I don't know why anyone would have a problem with Davis so far. He's tough, he's low to the ground, he hits the hole like a bat out of hell, he's got moves including a pretty nice jump cut, and he gets yards. He had a better than 4 yards per run including a 15 yarder. Davis is for real.
Aug 24, 2015 at 9:31 AM
We need Hunter. He is taylor made for the ZBS, small, stout one cut runner that can hide behind lineman. We also don't need 2 FBs as our TE's can fill that role. Love Hayne but he is not ready to be an NFL RB against first team defenses, will take a special teams spot that traditionally went to the Castanzo types.

Makes the 53:
Hyde
Hunter
Bush
Davis (inactive)
Miller - FB

KR/PR
Hayne

PS
Millard
Gaskins
Aug 24, 2015 at 9:38 AM
Originally posted by dtg_9er:
Originally posted by kazak13:
who gets cut? who gets traded?
I really like Hayne and Davis and want them to be a part of this team.. maybe its time to Trade Hunter?


Hyde
Hunter
Bush
Davis
Hayne
Gaskins

Miller
Milliard

My guess is Hunter is traded or cut, Gaskins is cut. That would mean six RB/FBs on the roster. But that's two more than last year...so

Hyde: Starting RB
Bush: Change of pace back and ST
Davis: Developmental back
Hayne: STs and backup (could mean one less CB or WR due to STs needs)

Miller: Good blocker and all around back.
Millard: Haven't seen much from him yet so perhaps he is still not healthy or...?

Seems like someone will be going to IR???
Aug 24, 2015 at 9:39 AM
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i sure do hope hunter is not cut. but then again i lecture people all the time about getting emotionally involved with a player., so what ever is best for the team. i think they will try really really yard to find a place for him, IF he earns it. as socold said,, we can not think of hayne as a running back. reggie is only here on a one year deal. No, i think hunter stays
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