Browns Add Steve Sanders to 53-Man Roster; Paul Hubbard Waived

by Chris Pokorny on Sep 6, 2008 5:40 PM EDT in General News

I guess a few years on the practice squad and making efforts to improve can pay off in the NFL after all. East High graduate Steve Sanders was signed to the active roster today after originally being placed on the team's practice squad earlier in the week.

To make room for Sanders, the team waived rookie WR Paul Hubbard. You'd have to assume that the Browns are hoping Hubbard will slip through the waiver wire right on to their practice squad. If I'm a betting man, I'd say that'll happen.

Strategically, this could be a good move. Teams are pretty much set with their rosters in preparation for tomorrow's game, so the chances of someone claiming a receiver who is still very raw are not too high. If nobody has signed Travis Wilson, I don't see how they sign Hubbard.

It is interesting that the Browns made this move -- in a way, you'd have to believe that if they activated Sanders the day before the game, they have intentions of having him active. There is no way that Hubbard would've been active for this game. That leads me to believe that Joshua Cribbs is all but out for this game, and with Syndric Steptoe set to fulfill kick return duties, Sanders would become the No. 3 receiver.

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Josh Cribbs would be great to have for this game. Too bad he probably can’t go.

Anyone hear anything about Rucker recently?

by rufio on Sep 6, 2008 6:37 PM EDT reply actions

Not really; I’d still expect him around Week 5 or Week 6.

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by Chris Pokorny on Sep 6, 2008 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions

That is disappointing. I’m excited for tomorrow.

by rufio on Sep 7, 2008 1:36 AM EDT up reply actions

I think you’re exactly right Chris. The only reason Hubbard was on the active roster is because he would have been harder to move through waivers. I felt that Sanders had the better preseason and provided a better option as a third or fourth receiver. Hopefully Savage is correct in assuming he can sneak Hubbard through the night before game day.

I definitely take this as a sign that Savage has learned how to “play the game” so to speak. I’m starting to have as much faith in him as I do in Shapiro and company.

by NickFantana on Sep 6, 2008 7:26 PM EDT reply actions

hub?

im sorry man… but I dont think that hub is the answer for any question… the browns wasted a fifth rounder next year on a guy who has all the athletic ability in the world… but cant catch… I would have been more worried that someone snatched up sanders because he can actually play… I really hope he gets an opportunity to shine…

by thelonius7 on Sep 7, 2008 6:26 AM EDT up reply actions

It’s generally accepted in the NFL that draft picks need to practice and play for 2 or 3 years before being properly evaluated. You’re making this judgment after 4 months.

by NickFantana on Sep 7, 2008 10:13 AM EDT up reply actions

On a side note, I had no clue that the Denver Broncos added Travis Wilson to their practice squad a few days ago.

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by Chris Pokorny on Sep 6, 2008 8:03 PM EDT reply actions

as a cowboys fan......

i would like to know is anderson ,and edwards are playing tomorrow……

I don't need a compass to know which way the wind shines....

by hashishkabob on Sep 6, 2008 9:24 PM EDT reply actions

There is no doubt about it — both Anderson and Edwards are 100% and will play tomorrow.

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by Chris Pokorny on Sep 6, 2008 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions

Yes. Both have been pulled from the injury reports. Jamal Lewis, Josh Cribbs, Rex Hadnot, Ryan Tucker and Brodney Pool are all gametime decisions.

by Fundamentals on Sep 6, 2008 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions

The PD online says Hadnot is out and McKinney will start in his place.

by rufio on Sep 7, 2008 1:05 AM EDT up reply actions

In my mind there was little doubt about Hadnot and Tucker, but the team listed them as gametime decisions earlier in the week. My bigger concern, honestly, is about Pool.

by Fundamentals on Sep 7, 2008 9:41 AM EDT up reply actions