1 – Remember that this game (and the previous two) was about the final 53, but it was also about the practice squad. Now there are 16 spots available, so several of the backups will still be with the team on Wednesday.
2 – They might make a waiver claim or two, but it will almost surely not be their preferred player option, simply because they are so far down in the selection order (#16 in line). To me, trades or free agency-veterans are the most realistic way to upgrade the roster.
3 – I was really looking forward to evaluating the WR’s, but it was almost impossible because of Tune and the offensive line.
4 – There you go, Kei’Trel Clark. Atrocious for two games, and now arguable both the best defender and special teamer.
5 – Ossenfort and Gannon have shown several times that they are loyal to their draft picks, so I would think that Xavier Thomas made the final roster in this game. He certainly played well.
6 – Every single offensive lineman was horrible. It is very worrying since several of them could realistically see action.
I don’t know, gents. Maybe they should trade for someone instead of hoping that a hidden gem falls down the waiver wire-system. Rasheed Walker from the Packers could be available. So could Blake Fisher of the Texans. Just a couple of options that I thought of.
7 – Last year, TE Travis Vokolek was a nice preseason surprise with multiple great blocks. This year it is Josiah Deguara who impresses (and is better in the passing game than Vokolek last preseason).
8 – In a way I am against them signing- or trading for a new cornerback from another team. They have drafted so many the last three years, so now they need to see what they got.
9 – I think that Elijah Simmons would be much more effective with better players around him, since he takes up a lot of space and blockers. He is absolutely not flashy, but very important. It’s just that the other defensive linemen are not always good enough to take advantage of his work.
Last week, P.J. Mustipher were the man in the middle (pun intended). This time it was Simmons.
10 – I would be shocked if Simi Fehoko is not on the final 53.
11 – That was Jordan Burch’ fumble all the way. He is impressive.
12 – I am not worried about the CB-group as long as they have Darren Hall. #AllPro
13 – I hope Bam Knight makes the final roster, primarily because of the nickname. It would just be cool to have a Bam on the field.
Well, and yeah, sure, he also plays fine.
14 – I like Elliot Brown, and with Ojulari out, there might be one or two edge rush-spots to compete for. I hope Brown makes it. I could see someone else claim him before the Cards can get him on the practice squad.
15 – I think you start looking at the available free agents for reinforcements now. Both because you have a better evaluation of what you need, and because I could see several of those free agents having been a bit reluctant to sign before training camp is over.
Amari Cooper is a popular name due to his relationship with Drew Petzing, and obviously his position (hey, who’s up for some Odell Beckham for the same reasons? Okay, not me.)
Brandon Scherff is almost certainly still a starting caliber offensive guard (at least he was last season).
2 – They might make a waiver claim or two, but it will almost surely not be their preferred player option, simply because they are so far down in the selection order (#16 in line). To me, trades or free agency-veterans are the most realistic way to upgrade the roster.
3 – I was really looking forward to evaluating the WR’s, but it was almost impossible because of Tune and the offensive line.
4 – There you go, Kei’Trel Clark. Atrocious for two games, and now arguable both the best defender and special teamer.
5 – Ossenfort and Gannon have shown several times that they are loyal to their draft picks, so I would think that Xavier Thomas made the final roster in this game. He certainly played well.
6 – Every single offensive lineman was horrible. It is very worrying since several of them could realistically see action.
I don’t know, gents. Maybe they should trade for someone instead of hoping that a hidden gem falls down the waiver wire-system. Rasheed Walker from the Packers could be available. So could Blake Fisher of the Texans. Just a couple of options that I thought of.
7 – Last year, TE Travis Vokolek was a nice preseason surprise with multiple great blocks. This year it is Josiah Deguara who impresses (and is better in the passing game than Vokolek last preseason).
8 – In a way I am against them signing- or trading for a new cornerback from another team. They have drafted so many the last three years, so now they need to see what they got.
9 – I think that Elijah Simmons would be much more effective with better players around him, since he takes up a lot of space and blockers. He is absolutely not flashy, but very important. It’s just that the other defensive linemen are not always good enough to take advantage of his work.
Last week, P.J. Mustipher were the man in the middle (pun intended). This time it was Simmons.
10 – I would be shocked if Simi Fehoko is not on the final 53.
11 – That was Jordan Burch’ fumble all the way. He is impressive.
12 – I am not worried about the CB-group as long as they have Darren Hall. #AllPro
13 – I hope Bam Knight makes the final roster, primarily because of the nickname. It would just be cool to have a Bam on the field.
Well, and yeah, sure, he also plays fine.
14 – I like Elliot Brown, and with Ojulari out, there might be one or two edge rush-spots to compete for. I hope Brown makes it. I could see someone else claim him before the Cards can get him on the practice squad.
15 – I think you start looking at the available free agents for reinforcements now. Both because you have a better evaluation of what you need, and because I could see several of those free agents having been a bit reluctant to sign before training camp is over.
Amari Cooper is a popular name due to his relationship with Drew Petzing, and obviously his position (hey, who’s up for some Odell Beckham for the same reasons? Okay, not me.)
Brandon Scherff is almost certainly still a starting caliber offensive guard (at least he was last season).
