The official June 1st cut thread

[Krangodnzr]

Post em' here fellas, as the come.

Has anybody been released yet today?

 

[Cardinals.Ken]

Bengals | Smith Released - from www.KFFL.com
Mon, 2 Jun 2003 07:54:04 -0700

Updating previous reports, the Cincinnati Bengals have announced they have released QB Akili Smith.

Here's your first offical post!

 

[Ed B]

Oh boy, Akili Smith.

*whistles*

 

[Krangodnzr]

You guys might think I'm crazy (and admittedly, I probably am) but I wouldn't mind us bringing him to camp to compete for a roster spot (but not a guaranteed one).

 

[Shane]

Originally posted by Krangthebrain
You guys might think I'm crazy (and admittedly, I probably am) but I wouldn't mind us bringing him to camp to compete for a roster spot (but not a guaranteed one).

Your right I think your crazy!


Im whistling along with Ed right now!

 

[Cardinals.Ken]

Originally posted by Krangthebrain
You guys might think I'm crazy (and admittedly, I probably am) but I wouldn't mind us bringing him to camp to compete for a roster spot (but not a guaranteed one).

He's got skills, and plenty of game left...but we'd look kind of, well, silly having two former Bengals QB's on our roster...

 

[Krangodnzr]

Originally posted by Cardinals.Ken
He's got skills, and plenty of game left...but we'd look kind of, well, silly having two former Bengals QB's on our roster...

I don't know if it is as silly as having two Cards Qbs on your roster....memo to Denver: Don't bring in Dave Brown!

 

[outcent]

Heck bring him in you never know I'm sure he'd beat out Parsons and maybe and when I say maybe I mean probably beat out McCown. You never Know!

 

[Crimson Warrior]

Originally posted by outcent
Heck bring him in you never know I'm sure he'd beat out Parsons and maybe and when I say maybe I mean probably beat out McCown. You never Know!

how much do you pay him compared to parsons though? how much do you want to pay your third string qb?

to replace mccown, I say no. the kid might still develop into our future qb.

 

[JeffGollin]

Do we know why Akili has struggled?

Does he lack athleticism?

Is it an attitude thing?

Is he dumb?

Is it a confidence thing?

Have he and Bengal coaches been at odds?

Sometimes a change of scenery can make a huge difference (Spell it: K E R R Y C O L L I N S).

If there's a better than even chance Akili can be coached up to be productive, heck yes we should bring him in. Otherwise forget it.

 

[Ed B]

I think Smith was just a wildly overrated college player who only had one good season.

See: Palmer, Carson. In 4 years.

 

[Cardinals.Ken]

Ok, this has become totally anti-climatic!

Only one official release so far?!?!?!?

GM's around the league had better get a move on, it's almost lunchtime!

 

[Ed B]

June 1 has become little more than one great big letdown over the past few years.

Graves was foolish to bank on finding any talent from the June 1 pool.

 

[Crimson Warrior]

Originally posted by Ed B
June 1 has become little more than one great big letdown over the past few years.

Graves was foolish to bank on finding any talent from the June 1 pool.

teams are doing a better job of managing their salary cap.

 

[BuckeyeCardinal]

Answers

Originally posted by JeffGollin
Do we know why Akili has struggled?

Does he lack athleticism?

Is it an attitude thing?

Is he dumb?

Is it a confidence thing?

Have he and Bengal coaches been at odds?

Sometimes a change of scenery can make a huge difference (Spell it: K E R R Y C O L L I N S).

If there's a better than even chance Akili can be coached up to be productive, heck yes we should bring him in. Otherwise forget it.

The answers to your questions are:

YES

NO

YES

SORTA

NO

YES

 

[Cardinals.Ken]

NFL.com has setup a link to take you to the official release list concerning June 1st cuts...

http://nfl.com/freeagency/cuts

So far...just Akili...

 

[ajcardfan]

No one in the NFL has to release anyone today to get under the salary cap. What releases do happen will trickle out over the next six weeks as teams sign draft picks and have to make room. But, there's very few teams, compared to past years, that HAVE to cut people to sign rookies.

 

[Cardinals.Ken]

Broncos | Griese Released - from www.KFFL.com
Mon, 2 Jun 2003 13:00:33 -0700

The Denver Broncos have announced the release of QB Brian Griese.

Now that makes two!

Ha ha!

 

[Dback Jon]

Originally posted by ajcardfan
No one in the NFL has to release anyone today to get under the salary cap. What releases do happen will trickle out over the next six weeks as teams sign draft picks and have to make room. But, there's very few teams, compared to past years, that HAVE to cut people to sign rookies.

Very true. The titans are in that boat. They are $900,000 under the cap now, but need to free up another $2 million for rookies, plus they want to re-sign P Craig Hentrich, and backup QB Neil O'Donnell (which is double important now, in case McNair gets suspended for a few games), which will take another million.

They are in no hurry, but need to get the picks/Hentrich/O'Donnell signed this month (best case).

 

[Reddog]

The 49ers released two veteran players Monday -- wide receiver J.J. Stokes and defensive end Junior Bryant -- to clear up cap room.

 

[JC_AZ]

Let's not bring in another "potential" candidate that has scrambling ability and college credentials (ala Jake Plummer)... We have everything now revolving around Blake as a temp solution. McKown has POTENTIAL too, let him learn and stay in the system for another year, Parsons really is a great athlete with a very strong arm... another year in the system and he more than adequate as a third string QB... hell if we get that far down the food chain we are in deep *&^^%^ anyway.

Next year may offer some better options at QB upgrades.. let's make our efforts to keep the other teams points LOWER and maybe pick up a veteran reciever for a year or two.

Patience for one more season will not kill us... you know damn well that the Cardinals will do everything they can to make this team competitive before the stadium year... enjoy the fact that football is finally about to begin...

Carpe Diem

 

[jf-08]

Originally posted by JC_AZ
Let's not bring in another "potential" candidate that has scrambling ability and college credentials (ala Jake Plummer)... We have everything now revolving around Blake as a temp solution. McKown has POTENTIAL too, let him learn and stay in the system for another year, Parsons really is a great athlete with a very strong arm... another year in the system and he more than adequate as a third string QB... hell if we get that far down the food chain we are in deep *&^^%^ anyway.

Next year may offer some better options at QB upgrades.. let's make our efforts to keep the other teams points LOWER and maybe pick up a veteran reciever for a year or two.

Patience for one more season will not kill us... you know damn well that the Cardinals will do everything they can to make this team competitive before the stadium year... enjoy the fact that football is finally about to begin...

Carpe Diem

and a howdy-do to you too! Finally found your keyboard. Welcome - I'm sure you know, when you first post, you buy the sandwiches. I'll have tuna on rye.

 

[BuckeyeCardinal]

Damn Double Damn

Originally posted by Reddog
The 49ers released two veteran players Monday -- wide receiver J.J. Stokes and defensive end Junior Bryant -- to clear up cap room.

JUST SIGN THESE 2

 

[Dback Jon]

Originally posted by jkf296
and a howdy-do to you too! Finally found your keyboard. Welcome - I'm sure you know, when you first post, you buy the sandwiches. I'll have tuna on rye.

Chicken Salad on Cranberry-Pecan.

Don't forget the chips.

Oh - and welcome

 

[AZ1766]

Originally posted by jkf296
and a howdy-do to you too! Finally found your keyboard. Welcome - I'm sure you know, when you first post, you buy the sandwiches. I'll have tuna on rye.

thats funny that was my sandwich at lunch.... add lettuce, tomato, jalepenos, and bell peppers..... !!!!
Too funny!