McCreary is a "come lately", not sure he has the defensive knowledge of Shula's system. I belive fill ins will be Kinchens, McCollough, and Wallace. In that order.
Quentin Lake out for regular season.
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Wallace did not seem like he embarrassed himself in Seattle, curious to maybe see more. Hate to remove McCollough from the dime-backer role where he's so good but he could be interesting in Lake-lite type usage.
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I'm gonna disagree.
Look at all these young players Shula has been coaching the last 1.5 seasons and with the few exceptions (Kendricks) he has been able to get his point across with surgical clarity. Though not a young player but look what Shula has done for Landmans career.
He has to be the favorite at this point.
My guess on dropoff is the defense of course will miss the leadership, also Lake is very stout vs the run. But McCreary is no slouch vs the run. And he is a corner, so brings more athleticism to the discussion. You're probably talking a good tenth of a second difference in them, which is not a lot, but it helps in coverage.
Also I have always liked McCullough's ability to make plays. I don't think he's got the athleticism to be the replacement, however his instincts are great and in the slot you can help him out a little.
And I feel the need to add that maybe Williams can reclaim a more important role for the rest of the schedule. He's a dropoff in terms of tackling from those other two (Lake & McCreary), however he's also savvy in coverage and certainly good enough for the slot.
I blame the guys who brought up our lack of injuries for this.
Yeah, I remember that Baltimore game two years ago where Fuller just looked so slow and overmatched, giving up big plays downfield. It was obvious we needed guys who could make plays and Kinchens gave us that. Now Lake has blossomed, added Curl and McCollough, and even Wallace was a nice addition.
Per the Rams' Team site, there are already two new names on the Rams' Practice Squad ... both DBs ... bringing the total to 17 (believe 16 is the limit) ... they are Alex Johnson and Chris Smith.
PK Harrison Mevis is now listed on the 53 man roster ... bringing the total to 51.
Figure at least one PS player is brought-up; and guessing it will be TE (Muse or Redman) to get back to 4 TEs.
Johnson is a CB (out of UCLA) and has been on several teams Practice Squads.
Smith is a S, was a 5th round pick in 2023 out of Georgia by the Raiders and was released just the other day. Looks like he has only played Special Teams the past three years.
PK Harrison Mevis is now listed on the 53 man roster ... bringing the total to 51.
Figure at least one PS player is brought-up; and guessing it will be TE (Muse or Redman) to get back to 4 TEs.
Johnson is a CB (out of UCLA) and has been on several teams Practice Squads.
Smith is a S, was a 5th round pick in 2023 out of Georgia by the Raiders and was released just the other day. Looks like he has only played Special Teams the past three years.
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I looked at Redman's bio. He's younger than I thought he was. Only twenty-three. I read somewhere where it listed him at twenty-six, but maybe that was the other tight end we had that year as an UDFA (Torres).
Redman looks like a blocking tight end at this level. Had a good year at San Diego State University as a sophomore, but never really repeated it. Didn't do anything at Washington, transferred to Louisville.
Now we know why Hav was getting burned so often in this game.
I wonder if we will see as much 13 personnel now.
Smith was just released this week. Seems like he never played on the Defense for the Raiders, he was strictly a STs guy the last 2 1/2 years.
He was a finalist for the Naguriski award in 22'. Had 3 picks, including one in the championship game against Bryce Young. 6 career picks overall.
Chris Smith Selected by Las Vegas Raiders
Another key member of Georgia's elite defense has been selected in the 2023 NFL Draft
www.si.com
Johnson had a nice preseason for the Colts apparently. Had a 90 PFF rating in preseason. Seemed to be well thought of, I guess just not good enough to crack their lineup. They cut him on final cutdown. He was recently released by the Titans on Nov 4th.
heavy.com
Colts release standout preseason performer as part of roster cuts
Roster cuts have started for the Indianapolis Colts, who are reportedly releasing one of their standout performers from the preseason.
coltswire.usatoday.com
Colts Release Cornerback Who Had Strong Preseason: 'Plenty of Interest Around the League'
The Colts released Alex Johnson as part of their roster cuts, but it sounds like he may find a new home soon.
heavy.com
Maybe this was mentioned earlier. If so I missed that.
Anyway, I just saw AJ Greene was signed off our PS by Miami. Son's a bitches...
So that explains the addition of two CBs.
Anyway, I just saw AJ Greene was signed off our PS by Miami. Son's a bitches...
So that explains the addition of two CBs.
Thanks for the information.
Disappointed because I liked the way Green played in the pre-season, and he was brought-up for two games this year. However, he is 27, and came into the League in 2020 ... so this is his 6th season out of college.
Although there are late-bloomers, Green would be an extreme case if he's anything more than an average back-up. I'm trying to make myself feel a little better about this.
Smith was just released this week. Seems like he never played on the Defense for the Raiders, he was strictly a STs guy the last 2 1/2 years.
He was a finalist for the Naguriski award in 22'. Had 3 picks, including one in the championship game against Bryce Young. 6 career picks overall.
Chris Smith Selected by Las Vegas Raiders
Another key member of Georgia's elite defense has been selected in the 2023 NFL Draft
Was talking more about the tight end, Mark Redman, who would be to replace Higbee. Him or Muse.