The biggest surprise of cut-down day may have been kicking related. There was a collective shock around the league when out of nowhere the Cowboys released longtime kicker Dan Bailey. Bailey, who appears to possibly be on the verge of signing with the Jets, is the second most accurate kicker in NFL history in terms of field goal percentage.
At a press conference today Cowboys coach Jason Garrett opened up about the decision to move on from Bailey. Garrett indicated that the decision was primarily financially related, according to Clarence Hill Jr. (Twitter link). Bailey was set to make $3.4MM this year, and Garrett also said that injuries played a role. Garrett reportedly spent the first six minutes of his presser talking about the kicking situation, as there were a ton of questions about Bailey.
While we await word on where Bailey will sign, here’s more from the league’s eastern divisions:
- Former second round pick Nate Orchard was cut by the Browns on Saturday, and is wasting no time setting up visits. The defensive lineman will visit with the Bills and Jets this week, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network (Twitter link).
- It had previously been announced that former first round pick Breshad Perriman would be visiting the Jets, and if he doesn’t sign with them he’ll then visit other teams including the nearby Giants and Bills, Rapoport tweets. Wherever the pass-catcher lands, it seems likely he’ll be heading east.
- The Giants kept four quarterbacks initially, then waived Davis Webb, and still might not be done addressing their quarterback room. Rapsheet also tweets that Matt McGloin will work out for the Giants tomorrow. Giants coach Pat Shurmur has said he wants to have a veteran backup, and it’s possible the team will see him as an upgrade over Alex Tanney.
Heard on the grapevine the giants are bringing in Ryan Leaf, and Tim Couch and Pierre LaFeet an undrafted FA from the University of Regina – Saskatoon who is a converted placekicker to QB. Took 4 snaps in 2011 and fumbled 3 times and ran the wrong way for a safety on other snap. But remember Gettleman and Shurmer have a plan!
That’s not funny
According to Giants insiders, the Giants future plan at QB has been solidified. The Giants have signed Eli Manning Jr, QB, out of Bill Clinton Middle School to a future contract. According to Gettleman, since Eli Sr has ‘years to play at a high level’ we can wait for Junior to sit and watch behind his father.
According to the insider Pat Shurmer said to hold out for Peyton Manning Jr UFA out of Brett Favre Elementary School, who has more of an upside.
How silly u Giant hater
I’m actually a Die Hard Giant fan.