The CBA situation is unfortunate but we need to put things into perspective! All the cuts we have made to date make sense! Think about it.
We have heard great things about Alabi and it is time for him to get his chance (we still have Carey if things no go his way)!
Jones was obvious due his cap number and we have Tillman whom performed well enough to compete for the starting job this year.
Madison was unfortunate but the CBA is forcing us to make tough decisions! Howard didn’t play well at all last year and therefore his removal was necessary.
Travis Daniels proved as a rookie that he can play and play well at that. We will have Poole and Mitchell coming in healthy and we will be drafting at least one CB this year. That will provide for a young secondary as a building block.
As for other “possible†cap cuts, we need to realize that we drafted certain players (Roth, Wright, Vickerson) to take over their respective positions and although this may be earlier than some would like this CBA situation is forcing our hand a little. But don’t fool yourself, they can play and proved that last year (with the exception of Vickerson but we have to trust the man in charge on this one). However, all signs in training camp were as positive as it gets regarding Vickerson.
I for one believe that this is a necessary evil! Don’t get me wrong, I didn’t like losing Surtain or Greenwood either, but things have worked out for the best. In a year, everyone might be talking about how this wasn’t all that bad because it forced guys into the lineup and gave them valuable experience (see Daniels last year).
We have Wright, Roth, Crowder, Daniels, Vickerson, Poole, and Mitchell (not to mention this year’s draft picks) to become the face of our defense for many years. I believe that Saban, Dom, and Mike will make the right decisions for the future of our franchise!
In Saban we trust!!!
We have heard great things about Alabi and it is time for him to get his chance (we still have Carey if things no go his way)!
Jones was obvious due his cap number and we have Tillman whom performed well enough to compete for the starting job this year.
Madison was unfortunate but the CBA is forcing us to make tough decisions! Howard didn’t play well at all last year and therefore his removal was necessary.
Travis Daniels proved as a rookie that he can play and play well at that. We will have Poole and Mitchell coming in healthy and we will be drafting at least one CB this year. That will provide for a young secondary as a building block.
As for other “possible†cap cuts, we need to realize that we drafted certain players (Roth, Wright, Vickerson) to take over their respective positions and although this may be earlier than some would like this CBA situation is forcing our hand a little. But don’t fool yourself, they can play and proved that last year (with the exception of Vickerson but we have to trust the man in charge on this one). However, all signs in training camp were as positive as it gets regarding Vickerson.
I for one believe that this is a necessary evil! Don’t get me wrong, I didn’t like losing Surtain or Greenwood either, but things have worked out for the best. In a year, everyone might be talking about how this wasn’t all that bad because it forced guys into the lineup and gave them valuable experience (see Daniels last year).
We have Wright, Roth, Crowder, Daniels, Vickerson, Poole, and Mitchell (not to mention this year’s draft picks) to become the face of our defense for many years. I believe that Saban, Dom, and Mike will make the right decisions for the future of our franchise!
In Saban we trust!!!
