Grasmanis Was About To Be Cut?

PhillyPhreak54 · September 27, 2005, 08:10:10 PM

I'm reading on other MBs that Eskin said today that the Birds were going to cut Grasmanis last week and activate France. And that Walker's injury stopped them from doing that.

Before I get the "dude, it was Eskin" responses...I'm well aware of that and I don't necessarily believe it.

However...if Eskin was right...

Why would they cut him? His salary is guaranteed and even if DW wasn't hurting they'd only have 4 DTs.

Why not cut that useless #34 or Thornburg?

Has Reid had a brain cramp lately?

WEST is GOD · September 27, 2005, 08:20:03 PM

Because Thornburg is awesome.

bluto · September 27, 2005, 08:20:05 PM

Cause he old.

bluto

Larry · September 27, 2005, 08:21:14 PM

I couldn't see Reid going with only 4 DTs; DTs are hard to find and they are subject to a lot of wear and tear.

The only way Gras gets cut is if they promote Marshall.

Tomahawk · September 27, 2005, 08:29:43 PM

dude, it was Eskin

Tomahawk · September 27, 2005, 08:29:53 PM

PhillyPhreak54 · September 27, 2005, 08:33:01 PM

Quote from: Tomahawk on September 27, 2005, 08:29:43 PM
dude, it was Eskin

May you die a painful death.

Rome · September 27, 2005, 08:34:53 PM

Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on September 27, 2005, 08:33:01 PM
Quote from: Tomahawk on September 27, 2005, 08:29:43 PM
dude, it was Eskin

May you die a painful death.

Like the Phillies playoff chances...

PoopyfaceMcGee · September 27, 2005, 09:17:24 PM

We all know AR likes Reno for whatever reason, and a young kid like Thornburg has a much better chance of being picked up to play special teams for someone else than an old vet like Gras. With Marshall on the PS also, cutting Gras would be a low risk move.

Eaglez · September 27, 2005, 09:24:00 PM

I can't believe Reno is not the obvious choice for any roster moves...

Can't figure it out.

General_Failure · September 27, 2005, 09:26:09 PM

I don't feel like looking it up, but has Gras done anything in a while?

PoopyfaceMcGee · September 27, 2005, 09:34:17 PM

Quote from: General_Failure on September 27, 2005, 09:26:09 PM
I don't feel like looking it up, but has Gras done anything in a while?

In 2003, he played in 2 games, recording 6 tackles (4 solo) and 1 sack. Last year, he appeared in 4 games, recording 10 tackles (all solo). In Sunday's game, he had himself one solo tackle.

That's everything since the end of 2002.

General_Failure · September 27, 2005, 09:38:37 PM

We should trade him for Simon.

ice grillin you · September 28, 2005, 08:07:48 AM

why is this even an issue

grasmanis is old
virtually worthless
has no chance of garnering interest from anyone
therefore he could be brought back at any time

now the same could also be said for thornbutt and reno and probably several other players...but again who cares

PhillyPhreak54 · September 28, 2005, 08:57:53 AM

I just find it interesting/questionable that he'd cut Gras and go with 4 DTs. Unless, like previously mentioned they'd call up Marshall.

And if they call up Marshall...they still need another roster spot.

In today's Inky Brookover said that Thornburg could be the one gone today to make room for France.

And he also said Alonzo Jackson could be activated if Juqua Thomas cannot play on Sunday.

So who gets cut if Jackson has to come up?

Hopefully Reno!