At least five to be cut today
The Bucs must reduce the roster by a minimum of five players today as the league requires teams to trim down to 75 players by the end of business.
There aren't likely to be any big names in this group, that is unless the Bucs have already their minds made up about a veteran player and want to do him a favor by letting him hit the market before Saturday's bigger wave of cuts. That's when teams will go from 75 to 53, a much deeper cut.
There are enough fringe players on the roster to allow the Bucs to reach the new limit without making tough decisions. If there are any surprises, we'll let you know as soon as we hear.
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The Bucs generally do not worry about doing any players favors like worrying about their situation to find another team.
Stephen, when might they start trading players that they do not want to cut (i.e someone like Simms, Clayton, Stovall, ect..)?
Posted by: Greg | August 26, 2008 at 02:07 PM
C'mon guys. Sammy Davis needs to enjoy unemployment. You know, to relax.
Posted by: Jay | August 26, 2008 at 03:40 PM
5 players won't be cut. Look for 2-3 players placed on IR including Cash, Nicholson, and maybe Marcus Hamilton. The other 2 players cut will be no name players.
Posted by: Common Sense | August 26, 2008 at 03:50 PM
I'll second the motion for Sammy Davis although I don't think they take requests.
Posted by: Matt | August 26, 2008 at 03:51 PM