reddevil Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 Pleased that Nesta, Bolton and Pola-Mao made it. Was hoping that Thomas would - but didn’t expect it. And really pleased that Koonce did. Would’ve liked to keep Willis as insurance, but was hoping that Koonce would be given a shot to be that 3rd down rusher. He offers something different to the other edge players. Let’s hope he can show it for real. Bars being beaten out by Van Roten for the starting job is very good news and also pleased that Meredith’s solid play in preseason won him a job. I guess his versatility meant they felt they only needed 4 IOL and therefore no room for Curtis. And with Herron making it over Wagner - looks like they will be hoping to put the 2 UDFAs onto the PS. I was a bit surprised how little a Curtis played in preseason, only seemingly in late in the fourth. Either they’re trying to keep his profile low to stash him or he was simply that low on the depth chart. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darbsk Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 2 hours ago, Jeremy408 said: Remember when everybody was talking up Duke Shelley as a sleeper signing? Yeh 😁 but still surprised Long made it over him, I thought Shelley looked better tbh even with the awful rebound TD in the first game. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darbsk Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 18 minutes ago, reddevil said: Pleased that Nesta, Bolton and Pola-Mao made it. Was hoping that Thomas would - but didn’t expect it. And really pleased that Koonce did. Would’ve liked to keep Willis as insurance, but was hoping that Koonce would be given a shot to be that 3rd down rusher. He offers something different to the other edge players. Let’s hope he can show it for real. Bars being beaten out by Van Roten for the starting job is very good news and also pleased that Meredith’s solid play in preseason won him a job. I guess his versatility meant they felt they only needed 4 IOL and therefore no room for Curtis. And with Herron making it over Wagner - looks like they will be hoping to put the 2 UDFAs onto the PS. I was a bit surprised how little a Curtis played in preseason, only seemingly in late in the fourth. Either they’re trying to keep his profile low to stash him or he was simply that low on the depth chart. Agree with all this, I have the same thought about Willis and probably would have kept him over one of the interior guys but good that they see something in Koonce and as you say, he offers something different, a pure speed and bend rusher. Maybe they see Eluemunor and Munford as options to play inside, I think Munford did in college and that caused him to drop in the draft somewhat I’ve read. Wagner is listed on the Raiders website as on IR I think so they seem to be stashing him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimkelly02 Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 (edited) I never was all that optimistic about the signing of Jordan Willis to be honest so him being cut isn’t a big loss to me. I only see him as a slightly above average run defender and think he’s a rather stiff pass rusher. I’d much rather have Koonce because he plays ST’s and as a pass rusher can win with speed and agility. Plus, I’d rather have the additional DT then keep a 5th DE. Edited August 30, 2023 by jimkelly02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dessie Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 3 hours ago, reddevil said: Pleased that Nesta, Bolton and Pola-Mao made it. Was hoping that Thomas would - but didn’t expect it. And really pleased that Koonce did. Would’ve liked to keep Willis as insurance, but was hoping that Koonce would be given a shot to be that 3rd down rusher. He offers something different to the other edge players. Let’s hope he can show it for real. Bars being beaten out by Van Roten for the starting job is very good news and also pleased that Meredith’s solid play in preseason won him a job. I guess his versatility meant they felt they only needed 4 IOL and therefore no room for Curtis. And with Herron making it over Wagner - looks like they will be hoping to put the 2 UDFAs onto the PS. I was a bit surprised how little a Curtis played in preseason, only seemingly in late in the fourth. Either they’re trying to keep his profile low to stash him or he was simply that low on the depth chart. Yeah I’d say we are trying to stash Wagner. Id expect a few of those cut yesterday to be on PS. Facyson is likely on PUP. Wouldn’t be surprised if make a claim for Morrow, or if swing a trade using Amik. Merediths versatility got him on the team, likely we get Bars on PS as vet insurance. Muti as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaidersAreOne Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 10 hours ago, Jeremy408 said: Remember when everybody was talking up Duke Shelley as a sleeper signing? Rather have kept him over Amik and some others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humble_Beast Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 4 minutes ago, RaidersAreOne said: Rather have kept him over Amik and some others. I still think he’s better Amik. Duke will get picked up and play Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYRaider Posted August 30, 2023 Author Share Posted August 30, 2023 11 hours ago, raidr4life said: So who get's cut next week? Fayscon IR or PUP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYRaider Posted August 30, 2023 Author Share Posted August 30, 2023 10 hours ago, agarcia34 said: How does Amik do this? Incredible how he some how manages to sneak onto the roster. Because Duke Shelley sucked for years and had like 4-5 good games last year so everyone was ready to anoint him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYRaider Posted August 30, 2023 Author Share Posted August 30, 2023 30 minutes ago, Humble_Beast said: I still think he’s better Amik. Duke will get picked up and play 34 minutes ago, RaidersAreOne said: Rather have kept him over Amik and some others. 5'6 CB that sucked for years and had 3 good games. Buddy got torched in the preseason against backups, good riddance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYRaider Posted August 30, 2023 Author Share Posted August 30, 2023 I told everyone all offseason Adam Butler is HIM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humble_Beast Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 15 hours ago, jpaulthe1st said: Disappointed that we cut Jordan Willis. I know it’s a numbers game but he is a solid player. Solid back up, but Koonce a better pass rusher. Willis is a NFL player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humble_Beast Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 9 hours ago, Darbsk said: Agree with all this, I have the same thought about Willis and probably would have kept him over one of the interior guys but good that they see something in Koonce and as you say, he offers something different, a pure speed and bend rusher. Maybe they see Eluemunor and Munford as options to play inside, I think Munford did in college and that caused him to drop in the draft somewhat I’ve read. Wagner is listed on the Raiders website as on IR I think so they seem to be stashing him. Young didn't deserve to make this team to be honest, but he was a high 3rd rounder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucksavage1 Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 1 hour ago, NYRaider said: Because Duke Shelley sucked for years and had like 4-5 good games last year so everyone was ready to anoint him That missed INT turned TD vs 49ers did him in. That’s a play you remember for the wrong reasons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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