On Tuesday, the team cut quarterback Jonathan Crompton from the practice squad. They don't need...

On Tuesday, the team cut quarterback Jonathan Crompton from the practice squad. They don't need four quarterbacks during the week, and they wanted to grab tight end Kory Sperry for the practice squad. Sperry, a promising player they had in camp last year, was just released by the Denver Broncos. He played for Miami in '09.

Hughes released to make room for QB

Well, that answers that question.

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Well, that makes Crompton officially a bust; this year’s Gartrell. I’m still suprised they didn’t keep him for development as a 3rd QB over O’Sullivan. Not sure what O’sullivan brings to the table other than his veteran-ness. I thought that’s why we had Volek? I saw crompton play UCLA last year and I was not very impressed, but figured this was a long term drafting. You’d think we would have seen some signs that management wasn’t happy with his camp. Guess the Volek-is-dinged-up theory is dead.

by Orz on Sep 7, 2010 5:55 PM PDT reply actions

So presumably Sperry is an upgrade on Epps, and from what KA tweets, we'll be placing Hughes on the PS and releasing Epps.

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by Aussie fan on Sep 7, 2010 6:05 PM PDT reply actions

I like it

I liked Sperry a lot last year and glad we got him back. He got some big game experience last season with Miami that can only help him develop. Besides, now there’s a youngster to push Wilson to keep him from dropping easy passes like he did in the preseason.

by jkvandal on Sep 7, 2010 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions

Concur

by Stephen (shaynes41) on Sep 7, 2010 9:12 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions

Loved Sperry in camp last year. Great hands and feet, just needs to work on the blocking.

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by John Gennaro on Sep 7, 2010 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions

he definitely fits the mold of what we seem to look for in a TE

good routes and hands, and a willingness to block. We are not looking for Manumaleuna’s replacement as a blocker, just someone who takes good angles and gets in people’s way.

For all you SAT analogy lovers:
As Lorenzo Neal is to Jacob Hester
So Manumaleuna is to the current crop of TEs

by Stephen (shaynes41) on Sep 8, 2010 7:43 AM PDT up reply actions

Quick question from an outsider-

Will Brandon Silar or Kevin Burrnett start at the 2nd ILB spot and how much do you expect Burnett to contribute if he’s not the starter?

by Iwasfn47 on Sep 7, 2010 6:58 PM PDT reply actions

Burnett will be the starter next to Stephen Cooper

Siler is listed as Cooper’s backup, James Holt is there backing up Burnett.

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by creanium on Sep 7, 2010 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions

starter = burnett>>> playtime will depend on run/pass situations, siler playing more running downs & burnett plays passing downs

by Reeve.Oliver on Sep 7, 2010 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions

This years rotation at ilb has yet to be determined. Last year siler was our running down ilb while Burnett was the passing down guy. In the preseason this year, Burnett was the full time #1 ilb. We’ll have to see how things shake out in the regular season.

by Stephen (shaynes41) on Sep 7, 2010 9:16 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions

I think part of last year's rotation

Was based on Burnett’s injury and lack of experience with the team. He’s, in theory, healthier and more experience here. It wouldn’t surprised me if Siler saw less of the field. Then again it wouldn’t surprise me if he saw more.

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by Wonko on Sep 7, 2010 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions

Both guys have pretty similar talent levels

Siler stepped it up big time last year, and Burnett came in and showed he could cover the slants even though he’s a big guy. I like how they both play, not much of a trade off if either guy is in.

by Trendsearcher on Sep 7, 2010 10:47 PM PDT up reply actions

I guess the coaching staff and AJ didn't like the practice squad guys?

Crompton gone, Epps could be gone, Hansen could be gone, somebody will be gone if Hughes signs on to the practice squad.

by TJBOLT on Sep 7, 2010 9:25 PM PDT reply actions

Maybe I'm seeing the black helicopters again...

But I think both Epps and Sperry could be on PS this year. McMichael is probably done after this year. And Kris Wilson raised some questions in my mind when the ball kept bouncing off those numbers on the front of his jersey.

Obviously Gates is around for the long haul, but if Epps and Sperry have the physical skills, I could see the team locking ’em down early for next season. The best time to buy is when the product is avalible.

by Trendsearcher on Sep 7, 2010 10:54 PM PDT up reply actions

Seems like there is a lot more “Week 0” transactions than this team is used to.

by Orz on Sep 7, 2010 9:48 PM PDT reply actions

Question guys who do you like more?

Curtis Brinkley or Gartrell Johnson? I would take Brinkley he seemed to run as hard as Gartrell and have more speed.

Hacksaw Hamilton was pushing to bring back the former charger RB, I just don’t see the need.

by TJBOLT on Sep 8, 2010 12:57 AM PDT reply actions

Brinkley

He’s smaller, but has some good moves.

Gartrell is just a little too slow for RB at this level, and I don’t know if he has the size to switch to FB. Admittedly he’s had a tough nut to crack the line ups in either San Diego or New York.

by Trendsearcher on Sep 8, 2010 7:38 AM PDT up reply actions