Ok guys, we need some serious help on offense...We should call some guys in at least for try outs. Here is the list of some guys ready to play http://thesidelineview.com/columns/caplans-nfl-corner/best-available-nfl-free-agents-offense Bolded guys I dont mind seeing in... Wide Receiver Brandon Lloyd Laurent Robinson Devery Henderson Braylon Edwards David Nelson Austin Collie Lavelle Hawkins Mohamed Massaquoi Donte’ Stallworth Steve Breaston Josh Cribbs (KR/PR) Michael Jenkins Deion Branch Early Doucet Ramses Barden Anthony Armstrong Devin Aromashodu Chaz Schilens Mike Thomas Courtney Roby Chad Johnson Jabar Gaffney Derek Hagan Tiquan Underwood Matthew Willis Naaman Roosevelt Deon Butler Roscoe Parrish (PR) Brandon Banks (KR/PR) Patrick Crayton Sammie Stroughter Jason Hill Jordan Shipley Jordan Norwood Brian Robiskie Ruvell Martin Patrick Turner Greg Camarillo (PR) Legedu Naanee Mardy Gilyard (KR) Devin Thomas Adrian Arrington Michael Clayton Terrence Austin Richard Goodman (KR) Terrance Copper Demetrius Williams Brett Swain Maurice Stovall (TE) Jerheme Urban DeMarco Sampson Devon Wylie Jaymar Johnson Quan Cosby (PR/KR) Ronald Johnson Chastin West Lance Long Tim Toone Terrence Toliver Nathan Palmer Jeff Fuller Jamar Newsome B.J. Cunningham Tight End Jake Ballard Daniel Fells Visanthe Shiancoe Todd Heap Randy McMichael David Thomas Daniel Graham Will Heller Leonard Pope Richard Quinn Evan Moore Travis Beckum Dan Gronkowski Zach Potter Brody Eldridge Martin Rucker Richard Gordon Brett Brackett Kevin Brock Zaxk Pianalto Jake O’Connell Alex Silvestro (OT) Hayden Smith BRING JOSH CRIBBS ASAP.
of that list the only 2 I would be interested in would be Cribbs and Collie, we already had Collie in for a workout and it didn't go well so I'm guessing they will pass on him also considering his injury report. Cribbs hasn't made a team yet, he was cut by the Raiders...I think he's done, but I guess a workout couldn't hurt. The rest can stay on the list they're on.
The TE's we have are fine, imho. The WR's i'd take would be Lloyd, Braylon, Henderson and Cribbs (if even only for pr/kr)
I'd bring in cribbs right now to return punts. Pats had no issues getting 72 yards in punt returns. Jets had 6.
People must not pay attention we brought Cribbs in for a workout already and passed on him, Raiders signed him then cut him how bad do u have to look to get cut by Raiders? This is Idziks fault for not doing something in offseason every year it's the same shit and no one fixes the problem
The Jets and Patriots reportedly wanted to sign Lloyd but I read somewhere that he's decided not to play this season. And maybe retire. I like Collie but too many concussions. He can get open and catch the ball. I'd like to see Spadola get a shot even though he dropped that throw last night. He actually got open and made a good catch but was banged around by NEP and finally dropped the ball. Camarillo isn't bad. I'd stick with our 2 TEs but maybe replace Konrad. Unless Rex and Marty think he understands and can execute the blocking scheme for tight ends. btw the Patriots signed Matthew Mulligan. Not sure if he will stay on their roster.
Cribbs likely has medical issues with his knee. Lloyd is sitting out this year. I'd like Braylon back. But we still need a slot WR who can return punts and kicks as a backup for Kearly. Ideally we'd cut Gates for a better slot WR/Return guy, and IR Sanchez to pick up Braylon.
I wouldn't cut Gates, I think he's fine as a 4th, 5th receiver. Who are some slot receivers that you would sign to replace Gates?
Why is Spadola NOT playing?! He may have dropped his only pass but give him some reps man. Gates hasn't gotten better, move to the back of the line then.
There's just nobody out there...I have no idea. The only name that jumped out at me was Steve Slayton (a RB) but I think he was out of football last year. They'll have to dig deep for this one. I can't believe there isn't a CFL guy or something, somewhere that can return punts/kicks for us better than what we have now.
The thing that was great about Braylon was that he was good at catching passes that were off the mark. it helped when Sanchez was new in the league and was inaccurate. last night we saw Geno missing passes usually a little behind the receiver, if we bring back Braylon he might help Geno until he gets his timing down. you think that Rex would see the similarity between the two situations. Also don't know why we haven't looked at Llyod yet
Can we stop with the Edwards infatuation? There is a reason he has been cut by multiple teams multiple times since 2010, including twice by the Jets. He is done and also takes up a roster spot without any special teams ability. Lets just go with and develop the players on the team rather than panicking and signing garbage off the trash pile. Nobody on that list is going to make a difference. If Kerley remains out, play Spadola and run the ball more. Smith should not be throwing 35 passes a game at this point in his career. Wilson and Griffin threw about 400 passes last year. Smith is on pace for close to 600.
Is McKnight still on the Packers or did he get cut? I'd do anything to get him back. Hopefully Kerley will be back next week. Our return game was crap. I would have rather seen Cromartie returning kicks.
Last nights game was exactly why I felt we needed vet receivers. But everybody was infatuated with "giving the young guys a shot". Spadola dropped a pass, Gates and Hill dropped passes. All young guys that were "better than Braylon". We sure could have used the sure pass catching ability and route running of Braylon last night.
