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Next Up: vs Vikings

JoeyFlex5 said:
Plus Bateman being in the mix now, queen at his more natural position, bynes handling the Mike duties quite well, I think we should see the team take a big step forward and go on a tear. I just think this teams got something special brewing even with the injuries, they just need to keep making their adjustments and keep settling in together, getting starters and key rotation guys on the field is the only way to do that
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I really want to see how the defense performs when Wolfe gets back. I feel like he was an underrated beast last season and we've definitely missed his presence on the line.
 
UPennChem said:
Any news on Sammy and Murray? If we could get back Wolfe, Westry, Boyle, Sammy, and Murray that would put us so much closer to our top ability to perform.
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First official practice is today, so will see the status of a lot of guys. Based on what I read, sounds like Boyle and Watkins seem likely to return. Boyle's been practicing for a few weeks so sounds like post-bye was always the goal for him.
Westry just got designated to return like yesterday so I doubt he's already playing this week, but would suspect he'd be back in the next 2-3 weeks.
Don't really know anything about Wolfe or Murray at this point.
 
rmcjacket23 said:
First official practice is today, so will see the status of a lot of guys. Based on what I read, sounds like Boyle and Watkins seem likely to return. Boyle's been practicing for a few weeks so sounds like post-bye was always the goal for him.
Westry just got designated to return like yesterday so I doubt he's already playing this week, but would suspect he'd be back in the next 2-3 weeks.
Don't really know anything about Wolfe or Murray at this point.
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Thank you!
 
Vikings OL is really nice - just been watching some stuff of them vs the cowboys

especially that left side - darrisaw has been getting better and better week-to-week and i loved him in college - one of my favourite players in the draft and now that he's back from his injury he's looking good

was one of the few players i would have considered over bateman if he made it to 27

cleveland's done pretty nicely since moving to guard and bradbury has been exactly what you'd expect out of college - he's great reach blocking but can be susceptible to power etc...

but they work really well in tandem especially on the front side of zone runs
 
Not a great look for Wolfe but I didn't expect him back this week anyways. Hopefully it's all part of the plan (couple days on, couple days off) as he works his way back into football shape but that might be more wishful thinking than anything.
 
Also definitely looking at a roster crunch of some sorts this week.

You need to add 2 OL to get to your 8 active (thinking Ogbuehi and Sharpe but wouldn't rule out Carpenter). Ideally they'd both be PS callups but you might need McSorley with Huntley dealing with an illness, Joe Thomas if they want more ILB depth, Nate McCrary if they want to switch up the RBs, McKenzie if BWill can't go, Tomlinson if Boyle can't go.

Might have to be some 53 maneuvering for a week. Think the OL and the injury concerns are more likely than the Thomas and McCrary situations but it's gonna be interesting to see how they go for this week.
 
Simba said:
Also definitely looking at a roster crunch of some sorts this week.

You need to add 2 OL to get to your 8 active (thinking Ogbuehi and Sharpe but wouldn't rule out Carpenter). Ideally they'd both be PS callups but you might need McSorley with Huntley dealing with an illness, Joe Thomas if they want more ILB depth, Nate McCrary if they want to switch up the RBs, McKenzie if BWill can't go, Tomlinson if Boyle can't go.

Might have to be some 53 maneuvering for a week. Think the OL and the injury concerns are more likely than the Thomas and McCrary situations but it's gonna be interesting to see how they go for this week.
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McCrary I’ll rule out - we’re not gonna have 5 RBs activated just to deactivate 2 on game day especially when we’ve had 10 days to get rid of someone

Thomas maybe but unless he’s an ace special teamer there isn’t a role for him right away

I hadn’t considered mcsorely with huntley but that’s a legit concern for sure and means it’s likely we will have to add someone to the 53 and not rely on the PS activations

not sure whether ogbuehi will have the playbook yet but if he does then I’d say it’s likely he and sharpe are the 2
 
rossihunter2 said:
McCrary I’ll rule out - we’re not gonna have 5 RBs activated just to deactivate 2 on game day especially when we’ve had 10 days to get rid of someone

Thomas maybe but unless he’s an ace special teamer there isn’t a role for him right away

I hadn’t considered mcsorely with huntley but that’s a legit concern for sure and means it’s likely we will have to add someone to the 53 and not rely on the PS activations

not sure whether ogbuehi will have the playbook yet but if he does then I’d say it’s likely he and sharpe are the 2
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Agreed on McCrary. I almost expect him to get a shot at some point but the math isn't in his favor this week. Nor is it for Joe Thomas considering 5 ILB was overkill for a couple of weeks there and you probably need depth elsewhere over ILB.

Even if BWill is out, I'd think you'd be okay at DL since Washington has largely been inactive and could slot in with Ellis manning NT.

So it's really down to the 2 OL, McSorley, and potentially Tomlinson. Boyle seemed in line to play but they also mentioned taking it slow with him, so not counting on it completely. Still expect him to play this week and maybe Thursday is a little more questionable for him with the short week.
 
rmcjacket23 said:
So looks like Wolfe, Murray and Mekari will still be out. Watkins and Boyle seemingly have a good shot to be up.
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only slight worry there would be bateman missing - harbs says he's likely to play but annoying that he's had a physical thing come up after 10 days of recovery time etc.
 
This is probably the game that decides Bell or Williams fate. Have to think guys like Jordan Howard, Jordan Wilkins, and maybe even Damien Williams if he's cut by The Bears are on The Ravens radars
 
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