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Originally Posted by Oldcolt
I disagree that these moves (cutting Simon etc) means Ballard is playing a waiting game. First, he has always said that this rebuild will take time. So from that perspective, yes it is a waiting game. But I believe that he keeps the players that he thinks will help him now. He cut Fountain, a 5th round pick. The guy doesn't seem to have his ego wrapped up in any particular player, which bodes well for us.
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So do you believe the defense will be better with Basham on the field this year than it would with Simon? I don’t see how that’s arguable. If Ballard thinks the team is better this year without Simon then I seriously question his player evaluations. I’d say it’s more likely he thinks in 2-3 years guys like Basham will be better than Simon. That’s the only reason to cut what is currently a superior player. He wants to get the young guys reps.
If Ballard was seriously trying to compete this year then the WR core would not look like it does - where losing a 6th round rookie is considered a major loss. Not with the cap space available. I can understand the argument he’s doing the right thing, I just happen to disagree. But I can’t understand how some can’t see that he’s throwing away the next year or to and building for 2-3 years down the line. The roster and cap space are screaming it. And Ballard has pretty much said it when you look past the GM speak.