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I was posting this at the same time. Refs, delete mine.

Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!

Haha just kidding. I was surprised no one had posted it.

After that McCune guy's performance this last game, I figured maybe he earned a few more days with the team.

Yeah this is of no surprise to anyone saw him get eaten alive against the Titans on Saturday. I like the way Ivy plays better than him anyways and the promise that Francies shows thus far. Even though ideally for our DBs I'd like to see McDonald as a nickel he IS passable as a starting #2 Corner. I'd say we have decent depth in the secondary.

Now, the real thing is, just how long are we going to make them cover this year? Our pass rushing resources are a bit limited still... (and that's probably a nice, fat, juicy understatement)

I don't like it. You just don't cut people who can play corner and can tackle.

He might be one that if he clears waivers we can bring back for the practice sqaud ?

Well, after this pre-season, can you really say he could play corner?

I don't think he's PS eligible because of how many years he's been in the league. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

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don't think he's PS eligible because of how many years he's been in the league. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

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Your probebly right, I though there might be an issue, but heck I cant keep up with all the rules regarding practicve squads...

Rod Hood, gone? Good. I was getting a little tired of watching him give every receiver in his vicinity a 5 yard cushion.

Yes, rod hood is legit. Moreso than poteat. I think if we weren't so desparate at safety, we'd have kept hood over poteat.

So the corners we have right now are:
EW
McD
Ivy
francies
Poteat
And...

Hood is a six-year vet with 40+ starts...definitely not PS eligible.

Legit players don't get cut by two teams with 5 months.

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Hood is a six-year vet with 40+ starts...definitely not PS eligible.

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We were talking about Mccune, wasnt surer of his status or eligiblity for PS,

Actually, Clay, I thought you were talking about Hood. I don't know if McCune is eligible for our PS.

My mistake.

Not sure about McCune. He doesn't have an accrued season in the league yet, I don't think. NFLPA website defines "accrued season" as "any season in which they are on full pay status for at least six regular season games." link

He has one season in which he played 5 games, so I guess it depends on what his status was for the rest of each of those seasons.

Edit: it looks like he spent most of his time on various practice squad rosters. I can't remember if there's a limit to how much time a player can be on PS in his career.

So who else gets cut.

The roster has to be down to 75 tomorrow and down to 53 on Saturday.

Looks like Tucker got the axe. http://www.espncleveland.com/

Hate to see Tucker go. He was one of my favorite players of the new Browns. Enjoy your retirement.

I see they brought back the o-lineman from Alabama... Brandon Braxton

Any guesses for suprise cuts?

Not sure if these would qualify as suprises, but I'll throw out Leon Williams, Jerome Harrison, Paul Hubbard, Louis Leonard, David Patten, Hank Poteat, Isaac Sowells...

If Hadnot/Tucker were healthy, I'd even throw out Eric Steinbach...but his time will come next year

Play to stay, nay. Expected him to play much sharper than he did. Sure hope the corner & safety wekness is improved. The pressure when we get it helps these guys. Rather see them press than give up huge cushions so they can fall down or turn and chase. Got to cover better.

Chicago Bears to sign cornerback Rod Hood to one-year deal
By Vaughn McClure

It is evident the Bears need help at cornerback. Maybe a former Super Bowl starter could give them a boost.

Veteran cornerback Rod Hood, who was released by Cleveland Monday, will sign a one-year contract with the Bears as early as Tuesday, according to multiple NFL sources. Hood took a free-agent visit to Halas Hall in May but opted to sign with the Browns.

In order to add Hood, the Bears would have to release a player to remain under the 75-player limit. The Bears have to cut their roster to 53 by Saturday, so Hood has to make a good first impression.

Hood, 27, entered the league as an undrafted free agent with the Philadelphia Eagles out of Auburn in 2003. After the 2006 season, he left the Eagles via free agency and signed a five-year, $15 million contract with the Cardinals. The 5-foot-11-inch, 196-pound Hood started 16 games in the '07 season then 14 in '08 as a member of the Super Bowl XLIII runner-up Cardinals. He also played in a Super Bowl XXXIX with the Eagles.

Hood's arrival could affect the status of Trumaine McBride, who struggled in Sunday's exhibition at Denver. But the Bears need depth at cornerback regardless, with Charles Tillman (back surgery) and Zack Bowman (hamstring) recovering from injuries. Bowman should be back for Thursday's final exhibition against Cleveland. It was originally reported that Tillman would be back for the exhibition finale as well.

link:http://blogs.chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/huddleup/2009/08/by-vaughn-mcclure-it-is.html

looks like we get to see him on 09/03 and mabe in the reg season 11/01

That sure was fast! I am not sure we should of got rid of him!

What are you talking about? According to everyone else he's a bum b/c he gave up a td pass! Well, ivy will certainly make a better nickel corner.

Good thing savage and crennel didn't have that reaction with wright and mcd!

you want to cut eric steinbach...?

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I'd even throw out Eric Steinbach...but his time will come next year

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You have the right, to remain SILENT...

According to Cleveland.com , Tucker wasn't released...just placed on IR.

BEREA, Ohio -- Ending their blackout on the subject, the Browns announced they placed offensive lineman Ryan Tucker on injured reserve and have not released him.

Tucker and the Browns may come to an injury settlement, coach Eric Mangini said, which could lead to the 13-year veteran rejoining the team when healthy. That would be a rare occurrence, however.

"I'm not opposed to that," Mangini said.

WKNR 850 reported on Monday that Tucker had been released.

"I think Ryan came back (this year) in good shape and worked extremely hard," Mangini said. "Just from when I was here, he was an excellent team guy, excellent locker room guy, excellent example of what a pro should be. Good toughness. A lot of really fine traits in him."

Tucker's injury has not been specified. It was previously reported he had surgery on a knee last week. Mangini said he has not talked to Tucker about retirement.

Also, the Browns traded defensive tackle Louis Leonard to the Carolina Panthers. Mangini said terms of all trades will be kept internal.

thats interesting that Hood will play against us on Thursday.

I wonder how he'll look against guys hes been banging against all TC

This is Mangini's way of paying respect to a guy who is a prime example of what he wants in a player. this shows that mangini has respect for a player who gives it his all, and instead of just cutting him he is going to place him on the IR and probably hope he retires, so he dont have to be the "bad guy"

When we signed Hood it was reported that he could play Safety as well as Corner...wonder if we asked him to play Safety and he refused???

He played Nickel throughout Preseason I was pretty surprised - but our depth with Poteat, Ivey and Francies is pretty good with Francies having the best Potential and I hope eventually our starting Nickel!

I am a little surprised we didn't get something for him in Draft choice - like we did with Louis Leonard. Especially with a team in dired need as much as the Bears seemed to be in. Still the one who got away was Carey he got put on the Jags IR today.

I feel very secure with our DB situation and play with Mangini here...he's been able to get water from rocks regarding that position wherever he has been!

JMHO - roster spot for Who? Lawson? somebody will benefit.

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Mangini said terms of all trades will be kept internal.

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He's been listening to Ammo........

he probably just gave him away for a new water cooler and doesnt want anyone to know!