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Roster Cuts
Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2015 4:47 pm
by fiestavike
Bostick and Banyard cut...
update*
Cornerback DeMarcus Van Dyke, receivers Jordan Leslie and DaVaris Daniels were also released, along with cornerback Justin Coleman, cornerback Jalil Carter, tackle Stephen Goodin, defensive tackle Chrishon Rose, defensive end Caesar Rayford and linebacker Josh Kaddu.
The Vikings have three roster moves left to make before Tuesday's 3 p.m. CT deadline to trim rosters to 75 players. With Cullen Loeffler's release last week and offensive tackle Carter Bykowski (pec) possibly going to injured reserve, the Vikings may only have to cut two healthy players. Rosters must be down to 53 by Saturday.
http://www.1500espn.com/sportswire/Joe_ ... cuts083015
Re: Roster Cuts
Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2015 7:27 pm
by Pondering Her Percy
I was a little surprised Banyard was cut as early as this but outside of that, no surprises here. I would have liked to keep Davaris Daniels on the practice squad as well
Re: Roster Cuts
Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2015 7:38 pm
by akvikingsfan
I'm surprised by the Banyard cut. I understand we can only keep so many running backs, but he was one that I really liked.
Re: Roster Cuts
Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2015 7:41 pm
by fiestavike
akvikingsfan wrote:I'm surprised by the Banyard cut. I understand we can only keep so many running backs, but he was one that I really liked.
He hadn't shown much. I think Williams outplayed him by a wide margin.
Re: Roster Cuts
Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2015 7:56 pm
by DK Sweets
If you look at the roster, I doubt there will be many surprises. It's just a matter of what order they are released.
Re: Roster Cuts
Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2015 8:07 pm
by PurpleMustReign
Pondering Her Percy wrote:I was a little surprised Banyard was cut as early as this but outside of that, no surprises here. I would have liked to keep Davaris Daniels on the practice squad as well
He can still get to the PS right?
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Re: Roster Cuts
Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2015 9:20 pm
by Norv Zimmer
I don't think Banyard will make it to the PS. He is a good running back and I bet he will be picked up fast, I like to think the vikings are doing him a solid releasing him early.
Re: Roster Cuts
Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2015 9:26 pm
by jackal
I wasn't surprised by any of them so far. I still think we could have up to four to six guys
end up on other teams that we cut.. Banyard was just behind Peterson, McKInnon and Asiata
who can do several roles on the team. Goal line and short yardage back, run and pass blocker,
special teams.
Re: Roster Cuts
Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2015 9:28 pm
by Raptorman
Norv Zimmer wrote:I don't think Banyard will make it to the PS. He is a good running back and I bet he will be picked up fast, I like to think the vikings are doing him a solid releasing him early.
Banyard cannot be on the PS. Played to many games. Daniels cant. But they can't sign anyone until after the cutdown to 53. September 6th is the day they can sign PS players.
Re: Roster Cuts
Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2015 10:45 pm
by CbusVikesFan
Banyard hopefully will land somewhere. He is not that bad of a back. I've seen worse.
Re: Roster Cuts
Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2015 10:53 pm
by Pondering Her Percy
Norv Zimmer wrote:I don't think Banyard will make it to the PS. He is a good running back and I bet he will be picked up fast, I like to think the vikings are doing him a solid releasing him early.
I don't know about him being a good RB but i could see him possibly getting picked up
Re: Roster Cuts
Posted: Sun Aug 30, 2015 11:55 pm
by PacificNorseWest
I'm in the camp that liked Banyard. I even think the coaching staff might liked him, but I'm thinking this is a situation where Williams played himself onto the team (assuming he makes the 53) than it is Banyard playing himself off of it. Liking him though, isn't enough because he's not a back you cut and lose sleep over.
Bostick is a good player. Not a great fit for this team as the Minnesota has a deep group at TE and it's guys who can do a lot of different things.
Re: Roster Cuts
Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2015 8:08 am
by Jordysghost
PacificNorseWest wrote:
Bostick is a good player.
Really? I never thought so.
Re: Roster Cuts
Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2015 9:08 am
by fiestavike
Jordysghost wrote:
Really? I never thought so.
He may not have been a great player, but he had a GREAT play last year...one of the best I've ever seen.
Re: Roster Cuts
Posted: Mon Aug 31, 2015 9:46 am
by Jordysghost
fiestavike wrote:
He may not have been a great player, but he had a GREAT play last year...one of the best I've ever seen.
I know. Greatest since Favre's masterful across the body throw in the 09 NFCCG, which was his finest hour since his last stand in the Tundra in the 07 NFCCG, which was only matched by Anderson ice and his clutch boot in 98 NFCCG.
Moral to the story, NFCCG losses blow.