RAMS cut Titus Young after 5 days

Dimitri_0515 · 02-15-2013, 09:53 PM

Sign this beast

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/89...-st-louis-rams

ST. LOUIS -- Titus Young's stay with the Rams was brief. The wide receiver has been placed on waivers after only a few days in St. Louis.

Coach Jeff Fisher said Friday the Rams picked up Young before they had much time to do any background checks. He concluded that Young was "not the best option" for the Rams.

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"We saw Titus as an outstanding young player," Fisher said. "We spent time with him, we spent probably four or five days with him. We decided it was best for us to go in a different direction."

Young was banished three times by the Lions last year because of his behavior, including once for punching teammate Louis Delmas. He recently lashed out at the team on Twitter, posting, "If y'all going to cut me let me go. I'm tired of the threats."

Still, the Rams felt Young, a second-round draft pick in 2010 out of Boise State, was worth a look. Young caught 48 receptions with six touchdowns as a rookie, but his production dropped last year to 33 catches and four touchdowns.

Fisher said the decision to waive Young had nothing to do with the player's health.

"We claimed him so we could have his undivided attention," Fisher said. "We went through an extended interview process."

The Rams could be thin at wide receiver with Danny Amendola and Brandon Gibson unrestricted free agents. Fisher said he wasn't concerned about depth with a young core including Chris Givens and Brian Quick, both coming off rookie seasons, and Austin Pettis.

"There's options out there," Fisher said, adding it would be a "great draft" for wide receivers.

Fisher said he'd like to sign Amendola, an unrestricted free agent, and running back Steven Jackson. Jackson, coming off a franchise-record eighth straight 1,000-yard season, has until March 12 to void his contract and the sides have not met.

"Oh yes, we've got a number of unrestricted free agents on our roster that we want back, and Danny would be one of them, 'Jack' would be another," Fisher said. "We've got plenty of time. The process is ongoing. We're communicating with their agents and so on and so forth."

McGinley · 02-15-2013, 10:01 PM

A diva wr who purposely screws up plays if he's not getting the ball enough. JUST WHAT WE NEED!

SMH.

32green · 02-15-2013, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dimitri_0515

"If y'all going to cut me let me go. I'm tired of the threats."

God blesses these eejits with talent.

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mrcoops · 02-15-2013, 10:40 PM

Do not sign this beast, even if he pays us.

New Jerzey Jet · 02-15-2013, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McGinley

A diva wr who purposely screws up plays if he's not getting the ball enough. JUST WHAT WE NEED!

SMH.

Imagine him and Tone on the same team lol

Vinny Testaverde's Niece · 02-15-2013, 11:09 PM

What is the deal with trades and cuts right now, what do the rules mandate? Would someone indulge me and explain? Seems too specific a question for Google.

Dreamers · 02-16-2013, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vinny Testaverde's Niece

What is the deal with trades and cuts right now, what do the rules mandate? Would someone indulge me and explain? Seems too specific a question for Google.

Open FA doesn't start until next month so unless a team cuts a player they cant be signed yet. This is the time when teams try to trade and get rid of guys due roster bonuses before next month as well.

tfine350z · 02-16-2013, 12:21 AM

we might as well sign Santonio Holmes..oh wait...

ricard78 · 02-16-2013, 04:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 32green

God blesses these eejits with talent.

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JoeJam Football · 02-16-2013, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by McGinley

A diva wr who purposely screws up plays if he's not getting the ball enough. JUST WHAT WE NEED!

SMH.

We already have one in Holmes and we pay him 8 million. Thx Mr. T.

Fishooked · 02-16-2013, 08:36 AM

Sounds like guy is a real POS.

JetPotato · 02-16-2013, 09:09 AM

You've got to be a special kind of a-hole to get cut after 5 days.

I bet he posts here.

lamont_jordan_rules · 02-16-2013, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JetPotato

I bet he posts here.

+ 1

ljr

brady's a catcher · 02-16-2013, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JetPotato

You've got to be a special kind of a-hole to get cut after 5 days.

I bet he posts here.

lolz

C Mart · 02-16-2013, 09:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dreamers

Open FA doesn't start until next month so unless a team cuts a player they cant be signed yet. This is the time when teams try to trade and get rid of guys due roster bonuses before next month as well.

Trades can't happen (or FA signings) until the new league starts March 12th..

March 12:

Prior to 4pm ET, clubs must exercise options for 2013 on all players who have option clauses in their 2012 contracts
Prior to 4pm ET, clubs must submit qualifying offers to their Restricted Free Agents with expiring contracts and to whom they desire to retain a Right of First Refusal/Compensation
Prior to 4pm ET, clubs must submit a minimum salary offer to retain exclusive negotiating rights to their players with expiring 2012 contracts and who have fewer than three seasons of free agency credit
All 2012 player contracts expire at 4pm ET
All clubs must be under the Salary Cap prior to 4pm ET, as measured by "Top-51" calculations
The 2013 League Year, free agency, and the trading period begin at 4pm ET

March 9-11:

Clubs are permitted to enter into contract negotiations with agents of players who will be Unrestricted Free Agents at the end of the current League Year

http://content.powerhousegm.com/NFL-...ew-League-Year

Inspector Oofus · 02-16-2013, 02:00 PM

The dude is a waste of skin.

02-15-2013, 09:53 PM	#1
Dimitri_0515 Banned Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 11,182	RAMS cut Titus Young after 5 days Sign this beast http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/89...-st-louis-rams ST. LOUIS -- Titus Young's stay with the Rams was brief. The wide receiver has been placed on waivers after only a few days in St. Louis. Coach Jeff Fisher said Friday the Rams picked up Young before they had much time to do any background checks. He concluded that Young was "not the best option" for the Rams. NFC West Blog ESPN.com's Mike Sando writes about all things NFC West in his division blog. • Network: NFL Nation "We saw Titus as an outstanding young player," Fisher said. "We spent time with him, we spent probably four or five days with him. We decided it was best for us to go in a different direction." Young was banished three times by the Lions last year because of his behavior, including once for punching teammate Louis Delmas. He recently lashed out at the team on Twitter, posting, "If y'all going to cut me let me go. I'm tired of the threats." Still, the Rams felt Young, a second-round draft pick in 2010 out of Boise State, was worth a look. Young caught 48 receptions with six touchdowns as a rookie, but his production dropped last year to 33 catches and four touchdowns. Fisher said the decision to waive Young had nothing to do with the player's health. "We claimed him so we could have his undivided attention," Fisher said. "We went through an extended interview process." The Rams could be thin at wide receiver with Danny Amendola and Brandon Gibson unrestricted free agents. Fisher said he wasn't concerned about depth with a young core including Chris Givens and Brian Quick, both coming off rookie seasons, and Austin Pettis. "There's options out there," Fisher said, adding it would be a "great draft" for wide receivers. Fisher said he'd like to sign Amendola, an unrestricted free agent, and running back Steven Jackson. Jackson, coming off a franchise-record eighth straight 1,000-yard season, has until March 12 to void his contract and the sides have not met. "Oh yes, we've got a number of unrestricted free agents on our roster that we want back, and Danny would be one of them, 'Jack' would be another," Fisher said. "We've got plenty of time. The process is ongoing. We're communicating with their agents and so on and so forth."

02-15-2013, 10:01 PM	#2
McGinley We Know Geno All Pro Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 7,485	A diva wr who purposely screws up plays if he's not getting the ball enough. JUST WHAT WE NEED! SMH.

02-15-2013, 10:40 PM	#4
mrcoops sleepy All Pro Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Posts: 5,492	Do not sign this beast, even if he pays us.

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Vinny Testaverde's Niece Post Count Not Affected By Demise of Hotties Forum All League Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 4,184	What is the deal with trades and cuts right now, what do the rules mandate? Would someone indulge me and explain? Seems too specific a question for Google.

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tfine350z looking for a new avatar Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,123	we might as well sign Santonio Holmes..oh wait...

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Fishooked dealin' out shithands Hall Of Fame Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: teh interwebz Posts: 24,725	Sounds like guy is a real POS.

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JetPotato fermenting Hall Of Fame Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New York, NY Posts: 12,142	You've got to be a special kind of a-hole to get cut after 5 days. I bet he posts here.

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Inspector Oofus Waterboy Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: West Philly Posts: 94	The dude is a waste of skin.