53... and now what? Roster Analysis... Something doesn't add up

[Tour2ma]

So added OL and traded RB... still at 53 and more imbalanced at RB.

On DBs... I'd forgotten we carried 12 last year, so only 11 now is already down. Still have to be shopping someone on the D-side... guessing D-line.

@topdawg31 said:

Maybe you meant Bowie the OT on IR

Thanks for the benefit of the doubt, but no... remembered Seymore tested Positive for PEDs and thought he'd gone on Commissioner Suspended list. Somehow missed his getting cut.

[Unsympathetic]

Pryor will be our 3rd string QB, our 3rd string RB, and the third string WR.

[BrownsnMopar]

@unsympathetic said:

Pryor will be our 3rd string QB, our 3rd string RB, and the third string WR.

Now there is the diversity the Browns saw in TP

[Mudfly]

some news from todays practice....

1) Johnny was throwing a football and Pettine says he'll be ready Sunday(and will be the back up)....

2) Pettine also said the Browns are trying to get Mayle on the PS and that still may happen.....(trying???).....so maybe its him who doesnt want us????

apparently Mayle was asked to sign and said he had other options.....sooooo.......see ya

[Tour2ma]

Updated roster distribution:

2 QB: Now 3 adding Davis

3 RB: Now 2 minus West

1 FB: Now 1

4 TE: Now 4

7 WR: Now 7

6 OL: Now 7 adding Pasztor

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23 --> 24

11 DB: Now 10 with Gaines to IR (Designated Return)

8 LB: Now 8

8 DL: Now 8

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27 --> 26

That's 50 plus three ST (K, P, LS).

New Bottom line:

- Better balance.

- Unless trade is brewing I doubt anything changes on D until Gaines is healthy.

- Looks like a TE goes when a RB arrives.

[wargograw]

Why's no one mentioned the idea that they could cut Pryor after giving him a "tryout" in the first couple games.

[D Bone]

@wargograw said:

Why's no one mentioned the idea that they could cut Pryor after giving him a "tryout" in the first couple games.

My guess would be that there are many OSU fans on this forum and from my experience, I find that fans of a particular college seem to be very protective - heck almost obsessed - of any players that came from said college.............. Just something I've seen for a year or so.

[Canton Dawg]

@mudfly said:

some news from todays practice....

1) Johnny was throwing a football and Pettine says he'll be ready Sunday(and will be the back up)....

2) Pettine also said the Browns are trying to get Mayle on the PS and that still may happen.....(trying???).....so maybe its him who doesnt want us????

apparently Mayle was asked to sign and said he had other options.....sooooo.......see ya

I saw on Twitter that Mayle signed with the Cowgirls to be on their PS.

Good riddance!

[Zombo]

@wargograw said:

Why's no one mentioned the idea that they could cut Pryor after giving him a "tryout" in the first couple games.

Because if you are taking a chance on a talented guy learning a new position you're going to give him a full season. We already cut someone to keep him so we are committed I assume.

Z

[TexasAg1969]

@d-bone said:

My guess would be that there are many OSU fans on this forum and from my experience, I find that fans of a particular college seem to be very protective - heck almost obsessed - of any players that came from said college.............. Just something I've seen for a year or so.

LOL! Touche!

[Tour2ma]

That was really good...

[wargograw]

I think you see if the potential is there. The NFL is all about getting on the field in real action. Nothing else matters or will necessarily be indicative of future success.

We've barely seen him in a game. I'd give him 6 then reevaluate.

[thenew23]

So, who gets cut for Draughn this week? Or, who else do we sign?

[Zombo]

@thenew23 said:

So, who gets cut for Draughn this week? Or, who else do we sign?

I guess they have to decide what role Bibbs has. If he is your 3rd TE than Housler expendable.

A RB will be added.

Z

[wargograw]

Bibbs can play and I'm excited about him long term but we may be overstating his effectiveness right now.

[Zombo]

@wargograw said:

Bibbs can play and I'm excited about him long term but we may be overstating his effectiveness right now.

If not Housler ... who is your cut?

Z

[wargograw]

Bibbs. I thought that was implied. Given how things have gone so far, he'd probably make the PS.

[gumby73]

@thenew23 said:

So, who gets cut for Draughn this week? Or, who else do we sign?

Got to believe we sign RB. Bibbs > Housler in offensive schemes. M. Moore our 7th WR only a good ST'er at this point. Could risk MM getting to PS and drop 1 of 4 OL on PS (Miller or Ladson). Adding a player after week 1 games puts player at a 1 year lower minimum, but now is the time before players can pretty much say where they will go. Hope Farmer unlocked the money but doubt it. No more Mc Ghee's please.

[Mudfly]

@wargograw said:

Why's no one mentioned the idea that they could cut Pryor after giving him a "tryout" in the first couple games.

Just imagine if they did that with your guy Johnny after "his" 2 games last season....hahaha...

@wargograw said:

The NFL is all about getting on the field in real action. Nothing else matters or will necessarily be indicative of future success.....

Nothing else matters?......So, does that include Heisman winners from big schools???......just wondering.....

[D Bone]

@mudfly said:

Nothing else matters?......So, does that include Heisman winners from big schools???......just wondering.....

Have no fear, war will somehow try to twist this...... But like he - and Metallica said, "Nothing else matters".