Initial 53 | Cuts and Practice Squad Buildout

[Bolt-O]

No QBs picked up, only 1 WR.

[Formula 21]

Analysis

By Lance Zierlein
NFL Analyst
Draft Projection
Round 6-Priority free agent Overview


Big runner who is much more workmanlike than dynamic with the ball in his hands. In his lone season as a lead back, Haskins' downhill, physical style was well-paired with the "cloud of dust" rushing philosophy for Michigan. He might be forced to run with less patience and more urgency to stay a step ahead of NFL pursuit. While he played the role he was cast into, there were signs (versus Penn State) that he might have some potential as an inside/outside back. Haskins won't make a living out of dodging tacklers, and big chain-movers who lack wiggle are not hard to find. He still has a chance to stick in the NFL if he lands in the right situation. Strengths

• Excelled in single season as RB1.
• Wears down defenses with physicality.
• Patient runner who steers lead blocks into targets.
• His stiff-arm is, indeed, stiff.
• Good forward lean into contact.
• Adequate balance through contact to keep a run alive.
• Accustomed to squeezing into small creases along the interior.
• Hands look capable on limited swing passes.

Weaknesses

• Lacking desired burst through the line.
• Needs to play faster and with more decisiveness as a pro.
• Segmented running style lacks creativity.
• Will get what is blocked as an inside runner.
• Lateral jump cuts are telegraphed.
• Running style absorbs heavy contact and collisions.
• Below-average elusiveness in space after the catch.
• Technique lacking to keep blitzer in front of him.

[Formula 21]

Hassan plays heavy duty, smash mouth, downhill football. From Michigan, he is a perfect fit here.

[Bolt-O]

Probably could waive Rice, who should clear waivers. Just no movement in that position. I have no preference at this point on who goes... except QB#2, or Woods.

[Lone Bolt]

So let me get this straight...we wanna cut Stick, who has good chemistry with the team, and is Herbs QB room bro, because he will lose games, so we can sign someone new, spending a few million at least, and maybe some draft picks, so they can...lose also, but by not as much? Cuz Im not seeing any winners out there....I just want to be clear on the forum priorities here...

I think Herbie plays 17 plus games this year, and the issue gets addressed next year...my take.

[Riverwalk]

Sam Mustipher, Broncos vet center is signing with Chargers practice squad.

Broncos offered him a practice squad spot but he waived the middle finger at them.

😊

P.S. He played for Ravens before Broncos so Hortiz is very familiar with him. I think this is an outstanding signing for insurance.

[Boltbaby]

Haskins will spend this season rehabbing his undisclosed injury.

We claimed a running back thats going to spend all season nursing an injury? That makes no sense.

[Boltbaby]

Sam Mustipher, Broncos vet center is signing with Chargers practice squad.

Broncos offered him a practice squad spot but he waived the middle finger at them.

😊

We definately need depth improvement at center. Good 👍

[Bolt-O]

So let me get this straight...we wanna cut Stick, who has good chemistry with the team, and is Herbs QB room bro, because he will lose games, so we can sign someone new, spending a few million at least, and maybe some draft picks, so they can...lose also, but by not as much? Cuz Im not seeing any winners out there....I just want to be clear on the forum priorities here...

I think Herbie plays 17 plus games this year, and the issue gets addressed next year...my take.

I get that Stick is Justin's Stable Pony, but his performance in games, both PS and Regular, has been well below backup level. At this point they keep him, but they better have someone that could push him on the PS, (and it isn't Perez).

[Bolt-O]

[CanadianBoltFan]

Brian Callahan called Haskins a "special teams demon". Maybe that explains some of the interest. And Michigan connection.

[Boltbaby]

I wouldn't be surprised that Patterson gets waived. They aren't going to carry 5 RBs

After watching his tape I see why Jim wants him. He's a friggin' meat tenderizer/battering ram. Great B/U for Gus.