Jacksonville waives Anthony Armstrong, we should give him Banks' Roster spot

[Rhodus333]

Yeah... like we do now right? So, no harm = no foul.

The point I am getting at (and not to nit pick) is why dump Banks for someone we dumped back during cutdown day? Why not bring in someone else who hasn't played or bring in a guy off another teams practice squad?

Because AA won't need to learn the playbook the way a brand new reciever would. He could contribute immediately. And because he has proven he can have success in this offense, a new reciever hasn't and has higher bust potential. Not saying he has ridiculous value for other teams, but he does have considerable value for THIS team

[WhodatSkinsFan?]

I disagree with Coach doesn't hesitate to reverse decisions. Cooley was a no brainier.. ONLY back due to injury. With that said.. AA knows the scheme... some of the playbook.. Anyone know the stats on Briscoe? It does seem that he's dropped more than he's caught. (Nope, I don't know the # of times he's been targeted vs. catches,)

Bring AA back. Can't be worse that Bank nor Briscoe. Anyway, it won't happen. I don't see Coach doing it.

[CounterTrey]

Seriosuly cut banks and sign AA Tom.

[Audible_Red40]

To be honest I didn't even know he signed with Jacksonville after he got cut by the Phins, and I follow and read lots of football.

Having said that if he couldn't stick with the Jags & Phins after us, he probably doesn't bring too much to the table.

[justice98]

Not sure why AA can't stick to a roster. Maybe he is as good as some guys but not clearly better enough to crack the roster

I think he's just not all that good. He was a 25-26 year old rookie that had one good year wrapped around several not good ones. He's so far proving that 2010 season was a fluke.[COLOR="Gold"]

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I'm still high on Briscoe, I think he needs more consistent opportunities. The sample size isn't much to go on. He seems like he'd be effective for the fade in the endzone. . . . that is, if we ever threw the ball into the endzone. And he's only 23. If they cut anybody, it should be Banks, IMO.

[Riggo'sRangers]

I think he's just not all that good. He was a 25-26 year old rookie that had one good year wrapped around several not good ones. He's so far proving that 2010 season was a fluke.[COLOR="Gold"]

---------- Post added November-13th-2012 at 09:54 AM ----------

I'm still high on Briscoe, I think he needs more consistent opportunities. The sample size isn't much to go on. He seems like he'd be effective for the fade in the endzone. . . . that is, if we ever threw the ball into the endzone. And he's only 23. If they cut anybody, it should be Banks, IMO.

Agree with this 100%. Briscoe needs more looks. Keep and develop young players. HTTR

[RVAbrendan]

Briscoe has had a few drops (that were well defended, IIRC) and a few clutch catches. Very small sample size. He beat out AA in camp, why cut him now?

I'd actually like to give AA another shot - with the recent butterfingers syndrome going on with the wideouts here, could it really hurt? To AA's defense, he did have Blaine Gabbert throwing to him...

[pjfootballer]

Like when he benched McNabb? Or when the guy he "put his reputation on" Beck got yanked for ineffectiveness?

Bringing Markus White back after releasing him? Chris Cooley?

I can't speak for his time in Denver but Mike Shanahan hasn't hesitated to reverse course on player decisions when it has become obvious a mistake was made.

Add Keiland Williams to the list. I'm getting tired of everyone associating Shanny with the word "Ego." EVERY head coach has an ego. You HAVE to have an ego to be successful in this business.

[TD_washingtonredskins]

Sign Armstrong. Cut Banks. Play Briscoe more. Use Robinson whenever you can't help yourself and have to run a gimmicky offensive play.

[Geneva]

I would also sign him to a one year vet min contract. Let's give RG3 someone to pass the ball too.

[SemperFi Skins]

Steelers released Alameda Ta'amu. He was supposed to be the eventual replacement for Casey Hampton. He's had off-field issues but if Banks is to be cut, it should go to this guy...

http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2012/11/...2012-nfl-draft

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[Sticksboi05]

I'm on board. Banks is a waste. Nothing added to this team from him.

[redskins55]

Wait a minute, I live in Jax. I didn't even know he was on the roster. The crazy part is Jax just doesn't go deep. They just started taking shots w/ Cecil Shorts. To the best of my knowledge AA didn't have any hands issues. If we're concerned about him getting off the LOS and jams. How about the coaches coaching. Put the guy in motion or how about stacking the WRs. Lining up off the LOS. By no means am I challenging our coaching staff, but these are simple solutions.

Count me as one who also didn't know he was on the jags. I think people need to realize two things. #1 just because you get cut from other teams in the NFL doesnt mean that your not good. The Jags have Blackmon, Laurent Robinson, and Cecil Shorts. On top of that, their GM Gene Smith is the worst talent evaluator in the league and is getting fiered at the snd of the season. So consider who they already have and who they have making personnel decisions.

#2 you don't have to be a super star to be able to contribute. The reason AA was good here was because McNabb gave him a chance throwing deep. Grossman and Beck couldn't get the ball down field to capatlize on AA's strengths. So when we tried to turn him into a possession receiver it failed because AA is a situational receiver not a possession receiver. We have no deep threat but a lot of

---------- Post added November-15th-2012 at 04:59 AM ----------

Wait a minute, I live in Jax. I didn't even know he was on the roster. The crazy part is Jax just doesn't go deep. They just started taking shots w/ Cecil Shorts. To the best of my knowledge AA didn't have any hands issues. If we're concerned about him getting off the LOS and jams. How about the coaches coaching. Put the guy in motion or how about stacking the WRs. Lining up off the LOS. By no means am I challenging our coaching staff, but these are simple solutions.

Count me as one who also didn't know he was on the jags. I think people need to realize two things. #1 just because you get cut from other teams in the NFL doesnt mean that your not good. The Jags have Blackmon, Laurent Robinson, and Cecil Shorts. On top of that, their GM Gene Smith is the worst talent evaluator in the league and is getting fiered at the snd of the season. So consider who they already have and who they have making personnel decisions.

#2 you don't have to be a super star to be able to contribute. The reason AA was good here was because McNabb gave him a chance throwing deep. Grossman and Beck couldn't get the ball down field to capatlize on AA's strengths. So when we tried to turn him into a possession receiver it failed because AA is a situational receiver not a possession receiver. We have no deep threat that can catcutter ball. Bring him back and use him right. Cause Robinson Banks and Brisco arn't cutting it!

[justice98]

Like when he benched McNabb? Or when the guy he "put his reputation on" Beck got yanked for ineffectiveness?

Bringing Markus White back after releasing him? Chris Cooley?

I can't speak for his time in Denver but Mike Shanahan hasn't hesitated to reverse course on player decisions when it has become obvious a mistake was made.

I'll give you McNabb, but the rest are dubious examples. He clearly had no choice on Beck. He wasn't a little ineffective, he was horrible. He's still gotta look the team in the eye.

I don't think bringing back a guy you cut is admitting you made a mistake. It's usually out of necessity.

[DC9]

Because AA won't need to learn the playbook the way a brand new reciever would. He could contribute immediately. And because he has proven he can have success in this offense, a new reciever hasn't and has higher bust potential. Not saying he has ridiculous value for other teams, but he does have considerable value for THIS team

But he didn't make the cut this year and he disappeared in 2011. He had one good year and people learned his one move/route... if we bring in another reciever it should be a flyer in my opinion. We aren't competing this year anyways... take a chance on someone and they may pan out. If not, at least you aren't retreading Armstrong.

Steelers released Alameda Ta'amu. He was supposed to be the eventual replacement for Casey Hampton. He's had off-field issues but if Banks is to be cut, it should go to this guy...

Wow, this is the dude they traded up to get with us in the 4th round if I am not mistaken. Go get him! Why not?