I agree. He definitely is playing at a level worthy of the 53 man roster. Not sure we could hide him on the PS, with how well he has been for us in two preseason games.
Like you said though, there's a numbers game at DT, and we already have 3-4 locks. (Crawford(3), Thornton(1), Collins(3) and McClain(1)).
The offseason gems: Dak, Morris, and Jenkins.
With all the woe's regarding the DEs the interior of the line is looking excellent. It's too bad it gets coupled up with DEs. I don't expect RBs to have much success running up the middle and hopefully the DE's can pickup some gimme sacks due to interior pressure.
With all of these 3T guys, we need to try T. Crawford back at DE.
Once you come off PUP you cannot go back. He's practicing and is expected to play Thursday along with Mayowa.Thanks Bob!
I said after the Miami game he already made the 53.There is no way then can cut him now. I kind of wonder if this forces Collins to the 6 week PUP to start the season.
For some reason the coaches love McClain, so I think he is a lock....at least for 4 games before he heads to IR.His first step quickness and snap anticipation is impressive. He's also very tenacious and active. Where I would be concerned with him is when he doesn't win with his first move on a run down - I don't think he has the anchor to hold up against the run consistently. I would also like to see him get more burn against first team offensive linemen, because he's dominating the reserves that he's facing.
I would seriously consider keeping him over Terrell McClain due to McClain's persistent injury issues.