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Will Rivera cut dead weight now?

rdog157h

By rdog157h,
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If it was me I would sit CJ for the first QT. Just to prove a point.

Why? Because he expressed his opinion which also happened to be right.

Yes, I know Hurney made some bad decisions but he didn't fumble the ball against Atlanta nor did he throw a pass into the ground well in front of a wide open receiver against Seattle. If Cam had simply held onto the ball or just completed a 5 yard pass, my guess is Hurney would still be here.

I'm not blaming the loses on Cam...just pointing out that if those two plays had gone differently, Hurney would probably still have his job.

I can't help but think that Johnson's implications are that it is the execution on the field that is the problem. Maybe he was a bit heavy handed in stating it, but still, if it's true - it's true.

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I don't see any reason to clean house during week 6. Not like there's going to be tons of great players to bring in. The team isn't losing because Clausen and Edwards.

Wait till the offseason and get rid of disappointing players. If there are players with attitude and work ethic problems, it may be worth dropping them immediately.

The team isn't losing because of Clausen and Edwards????? I completely disagree! What are these two bringing to our team? Are they positive influences in the locker room? No, they are slaps in the face of anyone with actual talent.

They are also taking up cap space that could be used in a way to help this team, not to mention roster spots that could be used to bring in special teams players or quality back-ups.

There are a number of players sitting in scrub positions on this team that would not warrant the practice squad of many NFL teams. HURNEY COULD NOT ADMIT DEFEAT ON HIS BUSTS. Which is one of the reasons we have tons of these players just wasting away in the locker room earning a paycheck

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