Running Cut Thread (Ravens)

[rmw10]

I get what you are saying, but he was drafted before Suggs was extended and he was coming off a major injury. Personally, I'm not a big fan of always taking BPA because this type of issue comes up. However, if Simon had actually shown significant promise he wouldn't have been cut. Sometimes, players just don't pan out.

 

Understandable as well.  I know Simon didn't develop, and that's definitely why he's gone, but I still do think it was a questionable pick at the time.  It's a combination of both, and I really do believe this is a case where BPA was kind of a waste.

[rmw10]

Aaron Wilson ‏@RavensInsider  24s

Derek Cox is expected to be cut today by the Ravens, per a source. However, it may just be procedural and he could return as soon as Sunday

[gabefergy]

So Champ Bailey was released. I know he's old and everything, but that's interesting.

[jazz1988]

Wow Derek Cox is being cut 

[TDubbs]

So Champ Bailey was released. I know he's old and everything, but that's interesting.

 

Very interesting tbh ... versatile veteran. Health is a concern but maybe he wants one more shot at a SB. 

[jazz1988]

So Champ Bailey was released. I know he's old and everything, but that's interesting.

 

If he can play free safety then that would be great 

[MTRavensFan]

Wow Derek Cox is being cut 

Wow is right. Trade in the works?

[Cillmatic]

Did we just cut John Simon? B10 defensive player of the year, last years 4th round draft pick, best defensive player last week? What the heck? Simon was probably the best ROLB on the team after Dumervil. Easily the most surprising cut so far.

[cobrajet]

So Champ Bailey was released. I know he's old and everything, but that's interesting.

36 is really old for a corner, at some point even all his experience can't help enough.

[chappers11]

I know he's not a Raven but Michael Sam has been cut last minute

[kassaiscool]

I think Simon was cut because of special teams or something. He was on fire last night, even though it was against 3rd string players.

[cobrajet]

Wow is right. Trade in the works?

Has to be.............or Franks or Cox would be on the 53.  An announcement has to be soon.

[rmw10]

Jeremy Butler placed on "IR"

[gabefergy]

Did we just cut John Simon? B10 defensive player of the year, last years 4th round draft pick, best defensive player last week? What the heck? Simon was probably the best ROLB on the team after Dumervil. Easily the most surprising cut so far.

He hasn't done anything in the NFL and he's a limited player. Not athletic enough to drop in coverage. Roster spots are valuable, and he doesn't make the cut. Maybe a team with less depth will pick him up. Definitely a little surprising to give up on him after just 1 season though.

[Runnin Raven]

You'd think John Simon were a perennial pro-bowler based on the comments out here.

[Ravenskid52752]

Aaron Wilson @RavensInsider  ·  1m

James Hurst and Zach Orr beat the odds to make the Ravens roster as undrafted free agents

[JustinB]

You'd think John Simon were a perennial pro-bowler based on the comments out here.

Its just a bummer we gave up on him so soon

[rmw10]

Aaron Wilson ‏@RavensInsider  1m

Ravens are expected to re-sign Derek Cox as soon as Sunday, according to a source. Procedural move

[Ravenskid52752]

Ravens are expected to re-sign Derek Cox as soon as Sunday, according to a source. Procedural move

[Rav'n Maniac]

Well it looks like Zach Orr is one of Jerry's kids.

[JustinB]

I cant believe we kept Aiken and Thompsan

[Runnin Raven]

Its just a bummer we gave up on him so soon

I get it.  Wish he had fared better.  Perhaps a change of scenery will make a difference for him.

[kassaiscool]

You'd think John Simon were a perennial pro-bowler based on the comments out here.

Most Raven fans know how unlikely it is for the Ravens to cut a 4th round draft pick after one year. John Simon is the type of player that John Harbaugh loves the most. That's why A lot of people are stunned.

[cobrajet]

I cant believe we kept Aiken and Thompsan

Yeah I can't believe we kept 7 WR's and held onto Zach Orr. I am still thinking a trade may be announced soon, especially with the reports that Franks and Cox have both been cut.

[chappers11]

I'm praying Simon somehow clears waivers and we can get him back because I imagine he'd be straight onto the practice squad with half a chance!

[gabefergy]

Yeah I can't believe we kept 7 WR's. I am still thinking a trade may be announced soon, especially with the reports that Franks and Cox have both been cut.

Yeah, it seems likely that Thompson could be involved in a trade for a DB.

[rafahash]

Any news regarding a trade?

[rmw10]

Yeah I can't believe we kept 7 WR's. I am still thinking a trade may be announced soon, especially with the reports that Franks and Cox have both been cut.

 

It doesn't sound like we could get something done by the deadline, and want some more time to see if anything can happen trade wise.  We probably released Cox and/or Franks with a handshake agreement that they'd be re-signed once things are sorted out.

[Ravensuperfan1]

Ravens are expected to re-sign Derek Cox as soon as Sunday, according to a source. Procedural move

 

highly doubt that. Jets will sign him, just watch

 

You'd think John Simon were a perennial pro-bowler based on the comments out here.

 

I know right. For somebody that was last on the depth chart and hadn't shown anything on special teams it was obvious. We had other pressing needs, no need to keep someone that wasn't going to start for us and wasn't all that versatile (could't play mlb nor was he that good on special teams).

[JustinB]

I get it.  Wish he had fared better.  Perhaps a change of scenery will make a difference for him.

Me too some posts i made earlier wern't that great he was just my favorite college player and when he went to the best NFL team its just sad to see him go