Roster moves: Add G Cameron Stephenson from Rutgers; waived WR Ernest Smith, Baylor; and T Corey...

Roster moves: Add G Cameron Stephenson from Rutgers; waived WR Ernest Smith, Baylor; and T Corey Clark has decided to retire.

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Tough breaks. Obviously I was a fan of Smokey's and hope he has a successful career.

A little shocked that Corey Clark decided to retire, and wish him the best of luck.

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I'm guessing

They knew it would be either ajirotutu or Williams, so they wanted the two to get more opportunities on Saturday.

by Its Mikey!! on Aug 9, 2010 11:21 AM PDT via mobile reply actions

still seems like a strange time to cut him

I wonder if there was something else up with Smith?

by Stephen (shaynes41) on Aug 9, 2010 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions

Once you know something like that

Its good to make a cut as soon as possible. It helps the player find somewhere else to catch on.

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by Wonko on Aug 9, 2010 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions

that this was the year to try and stockpile WRs on the practice squad, since both VJ and Floyd could be gone in 2011. We still need bodies to run routes in training camp. Beside, if you want to “help” him, let him get some preseason game film. At this stage of camp, he is unlikely to get up to speed and make an impact anywhere else. I don’t think they were being kind, either something weird happened or he is simply not an NFL caliber player.

by Stephen (shaynes41) on Aug 9, 2010 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions

If it was not "something else"

as you mentioned in your earlier post, I think, as you suggested, in their opinion he is just not NFL caliber. I could see doing a favor for a vet by letting him try and catch on somewhere else. But an UDFA who has never done anything for the team or made an NFL roster, not sure he will get a ton of interest. Arena League II might be giving him a call.

by JeromeB on Aug 9, 2010 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions

or UFL.

by Its Mikey!! on Aug 9, 2010 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions

Clark retired?

Didn’t see that coming.

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by Buck Melanoma on Aug 9, 2010 12:49 PM PDT reply actions

yeah seriously

At least try to catch on somewhere else if he doesnt make the team. but maybe hes just burnt out. who knows..

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by cameronm on Aug 9, 2010 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions

My prediction:

Tutu and Williams will both be Chargers, one on the practice squad and one on the 53 man roster. Tutu is looking like the prime candidate for the practice squad due to his inconsistency but I think he has the most upside so that may get him the spot.

by jkvandal on Aug 9, 2010 7:20 PM PDT reply actions

I’m a little worried that they won’t make it thru waivers to the practice squad. Plenty of team had their eyes on these guys after the draft and a wr poor team might want to pit them on their active roster if they don’t make it here

by Stephen (shaynes41) on Aug 9, 2010 8:47 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions

This is a big concern with these guys. We have to be sure we get the best options on the roster, because anyone else won’t likely make it to the PS. With Jackson out, our WR situation is no secret. Snapping up the best UDFA WR prospects makes it even more obvious that we’re looking for talent, and other teams will surely take a long look at anything we cast off.

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Or have we eaten on the insane root
That takes the reason prisoner?"

by aesimpleton on Aug 9, 2010 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions