tsylvester

They have to be released and clear waivers before they can be signed to the practice squad. He likely feela he has a better chance to play on Tampa rather than here... Frankly, he might be right. Even when Smith sr, or if, he gets hurt again, Butler would be behind several other players.

Ill say what I said in the links forum. I hope he works out better than the other over the hill, hall of fame return guy with a bad toe.

Not sure why, he can't catch, can't field punts nor kick offs, is neither fast nor quick. Other than that, he is a great guy....

First post in the thread. A first next year, a conditional 4th in '18.

Only two real surprises, so to speak, Forsett and Butler..

Sure you can, that is too much to give up for an often injured not accurate never was....

Wow, I am curious to see who they keep over him.

Would be nice, but I question if he can stay healthy for a full season and the last time the team signed an aging future hall of fame return man with a bad toe, it did not work out so well...

Such a shame. He showed great potential, he just wasn't consistent.

Give up first rounder in next year's draft and, an undisclosed 2018 pick... They are nutz.

Add to that, the defense was not truly playing as a unit so much as playing for a roster spot.

I could live with either as back up. Mallet really seems to have matured and his teammates love him. Johnson appears to have finally "found it" after eight years. They both throw the ball well, move well in the pocket. Johnson obviously has more to offer as a running threat. Teams have seen him for so long they know what they will get with him. While with Mallet, the biggest issue was immaturity, if he has "grown up", he would be worth more.

I am very pleased with the young depth along the defensive line, 2, 3 deep at each position if we count the players who can play multiple positions. Quarterback, also very pleased, Mallet or Johnson will do a fine job should they be needed. Running back, also a solid position, good hands for the passing game, quickness, agility in the running game, 3, 4 deep if healthy. Fumbles and picking up the blitz bothers me a bit, but they are young.... Wide outs, a solid group there, speed, size, quickness, and, dependable hands, 5 almost 6 deep; Finally... Offensive line, solid starters, some depth (1 maybe 2 players) at guard/center, but no depth at either tackle. That is scary. Line backers, I am not sold on this group to cover man to man, even in zone they are late to get depth or width. They also tend to run around blocks, leaving big holes in the running game. They do blitz well.... Corners- ouch, a big, big ouch. Perhaps the biggest concern, the biggest question on the team. As a group they are a penalty waiting to happen, an expected big play per every 3 downs, expected.... Safeties- all I can do is shake my head. Weddle is all right, but either he lost a step or was just holding back a bit in the pre season. It was nice to see Brooks flying around last night, he showed excellent speed and awareness. I don't know if he did enough to make the team though. Sadly, none of them can cover very well. They seem to always be out of position, but hey, they can tackle.... It should be an interesting season, a lot of youth on this team, talented youth at every position. Moore has to stick, kick returner is his job hands down and he really fights for the ball when on offense. They may have to keep six receivers this year or trade one. If they try to sneak one onto the practice squad, they will be taken off waivers by some one. I have no expectations for wins or losses, this truly is a year to sit back and see what the young bucks can do....

Ambo + air cast implies compound fracture. All they are saying right now is assumed a knee and for sure, likely very serious. The players were so shaken they cancelled the rest of practice, had only been going for 20 mins. Even so, likely a knee and they were just being overly cautious.

No details yet, but he is being taken to the hospital in an ambulance, reportedly, a non-contact injury. Odd, air cast & ambo, for a non contact injury..... Hmmm

He who shall not be named expects to play against the Saints (who plan to play their starters) Thursday night...

So much for that "sack master"

Signed a 4 year deal, offset language stays (Chargers win) they up the money in years 2, 3, & 4. Bosa "wins"....

He is not having surgery, so ....

Why this would ruin the game. With the rule changes to practice in the last CBA, we have already seen an increase not only in injuries, but a decline in over play on the field. Take out these games, reduce them, the players get even less time to "get in shape" to learn the system, to practice, yes practice, their craft. Quality of play will slip even further and yes, injuries, I believe, would increase; muscle injuries, pulled hammies, calf strains, even knee injuries. The Ravens tried to blame the turf for Suggs' two achilles tears and for Smith Sr's... Now, on the first play of a game, no contact involved, new, natural grass, another one... It could have happened in practice for all we know. I am not crazy about pre season games either, I do watch them to see how new players will perform. Harbs claims they can still evaluate players in practice without the games. Bull Hockey.

Me too, it would allow them to keep a player at another poaition for a while

Yep, rolls right leg.

Torn mcl, bad, but of the "cl's" not too bad.

Alot of the rushing yards came when the front line was out of position, pre snap, as the broadcast pointed out, major gaps. That is simply a mental adjustment, easily fixable. Levine, while playing the zone well, still struggles in man coverage.

First year with yet another new offensive coordinator, terrible line, no serious weapons. Yes, he gets a pass. If you doubt the importance of the revolving door at oc, talk to an NFL quarterback...