how much Shack’s former relationship with the Jags had to do with this if anything.

Plus, I don’t see Williamson as “nearly being assured a roster spot.” I still think he has a big mountain to climb. Right now the only receivers I see as having very secure roster spots are Holt, Walker, Thomas and Dillard.

Even though the Lions have Calvin Johnson, they dont have a deep receiving corps. I am willing to bet this was Shack’s doing from start to finish, 100% of it . Who the hell else knows who Dennis Northcutt is? And yes he will always be remembered for getting scared when little ol’ Asante Samuel was gonna hit him. NFL network played the game last night, so it is as fresh as ever in my mind. He did play with great character though. A real leader in his attitude. I have spent the last 30 minutes trying to figure out why Alexander only had 7 tackles last season. Thanks for the info…………..

could this be a sign that Brian Williams is in jeopardy due to his high price tag? As it’s looking right now, there’s Sean Considine, Williams, Reggie Nelson, Scott Starks, Brian Witherspoon, Rashean Mathis, Kennard Cox, Derek Cox, Pete Ittersagen, Mesphin Forrester, Tyron Brackenridge, Gerald Alexander, and Marlon McCree. That’s thirteen DBs. The guys who are locks are Considine, Williams, Nelson, Starks, Mathis, and Derek Cox, while Kennard Cox and Ittersagen have both performed well in OTAs. I see Witherspoon making the roster as well for his improved play at corner and excellent return abilities. Then again, it’s better to get something for Northcutt than nothing.

How many DBs do you see us keeping?

If we go with 5, it’s a competition between Tiquan Underwood, Nate Hughes, and Troy Williamson.

I don’t have any faith in Williamson keeping his spot, but we’ll see.

Just saw this on Paul Kuharsky’s AFC South blog.

According to Clayton, Alexander is due base salaries of $460,000 this season and $550,000 in 2010.

I think the salary difference is also playing a part in all this.

Northcutt: 3/4/2007: Signed a four-year, $17 million contract. The deal included a $4.5 million signing bonus. 2009: $2.45 million, 2010: $2.95 million, 2011: $3.95 million, 2012: Free Agent
Alexander: 2009: $460,000, 2010: $550,000, 2011: Free Agent
I know that salary cap is a no issue for this team, and might the salary will go away soon, but Gene just save more then 8 million $, and picked a player who is 25, was a 2round draft choice, and his slary is so low, then even if he don’t match with the expectations, the deal is still in the positive area.
As i said, i like Dennis, but this business is almost a win-win for the jags. Nice move!

wow. totally unexpected

I’m on my phone or I wouldve said this earlier…sorry no computer

On mlive website, there is an article about the new safety. It came out about a week ago. The article has quoted from him saying that he if fully recovered both mentally and physically.

How does this shake up our current roster?
He will make the final 53.
He was a 2nd round pick in 2007 and played very well. Someone way above me posted stars. My favorite was the 6 or so pass breakups along with his over 80 tackles.
He can supposedly play either safety position, according to a lions fan commenting on the article. They were excited about him but felt stacked at the position.
I predict that either him or b willie starts at ss. It all depends on how well he plays ss. Reggie nelson has competition. He should shape up.

To the reader who didn’t know, this guy played limited games in 2008 because of a broken vertebrae in his back.

I’m in awe of Gene Smith and even more excited now. This is another 2nd rounder. He was basically free, northcutt wouldve been cut. Best of luck to both.

-brandon

who would trade their former 2nd round pick who they had for only 2 years, and got injured last uear, and trade him for a 30+yr old Wr? Great move by emperor Gene

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