Most Surprising Cut

[AvengerRam]

Which was the biggest surprise?

[RealRam]

Top three surprises for me, in that order: 1) Avery; 2) Diles; 3) Foster.

[Rambunctious]

While none of the cuts upset me I was surprised by Avery. Muir would be next in line.

I don't look at Lewis as a cut because I think he makes it to the practice squad. (fingers crossed)

[Goldenfleece]

In order:

1) Lewis
2) Foster
3) Muir
4) Avery

I would have expected Lewis and Foster to be retained because both are young and back up key positions. Muir is a surprise because he was brought in just weeks ago and was rumored to be starting quality at a position of weakness on the team. Avery is only a mild surprise because Rams fans have generally known that it was likely some popular receiver would not make the roster. I didn't expect him to be cut, but I wasn't exactly shocked either.

[Goldenfleece]

In order:

1) Lewis
2) Foster
3) Muir
4) Avery

I would have expected Lewis and Foster to be retained because both are young and back up key positions. Muir is a surprise because he was brought in just weeks ago and was rumored to be starting quality at a position of weakness on the team. Avery is only a mild surprise because Rams fans have generally known that it was likely some popular receiver would not make the roster. I didn't expect him to be cut, but I wasn't exactly shocked either.

[LA Rammer]

Avery– not surprised but disappointed. I really wanted him to become one of the elites. I guess MCD saw something that irritated him. Oh well another high pick bust.

[Azul e Oro]

Actually, I have to go off the reservation & vote for Gilyard. Probably get in trouble but there's usually an "Other(specify)" option. Waddup wid dat, AV?

Don't get me wrong, I won't mourn Gilyard particularly; those tootsie roll arms just screamed turnover to me & the attached stone hands didn't help, but I did like the fight he showed & the burst was there.I thought the specialist value, the dramatic jump in performance, relatively speaking, and attitude would impress Spags but I guess circumstances, esp the new kick-off rule, & reliability/potential/better physique criteria won out.

As I said, I'm not upset by the choice but, whatever his shortfall, I thought Mardy passed his character test impressively & it's a shame that The Rams won't get the benefit of the athletic talent that was apparent in college now that he's shown the moxie & commitment. Not sayin' he'll ever be great or even better than those that stuck but I'm surprised Spags was that cutthroat & pragmatic.

Maybe even impressed.

Honorable mention goes to Foster but the feeling is less surprise than dread.I think Fraley is a liability anywhere but at least we know Sam & the offense could function with Goldberg at guard for an extended time. Not ideal but do-able. At tackle......yikes.....

[ZiaRam]

wow still cant believe Donnie has gone bye bye! My most surprising one...

[TekeRam]

Avery was too expensive to be behind those who he would be. The fact that both Ojinnaka and Foster were cut amazes me. We have no 3rd tackle right now.

[GROUND DOG 39]

Im not surprised with any of the cuts really. I was hoping their would be more of a standout player on the O-Line so Fraley was cut instead. Im a little worried to be honest, about any injuries to the starting O-Line.?

[TheBritishRam]

I was most surprised by Avery being cut but also the fact that Dorrell Scott beat out Muir for the 4th DT spot - could this have been due to Muir's higher salary?

[itsguud]

Selvie - I thought Spags liked him (although never gave him much playing time). Also with the Rotation Spags uses I thought another DE was necessary.

[Trevor]

Avery... Now I don't have a deep threat in madden anymore..

[sosa39rams]

Its gotta be Avery. He was really coming into his own this pre season. I thought there was no way he wouldn't make this team after what he showed in the pre season. Its going to be weird seeing Avery elsewhere.

[mikhal5569]

let's face it, no one called Avery being cut. I can't help but wonder if the cut was somehow a little personal? Avery's tweet made out like he wanted to go and we all know that spags will open the door for you on your way out.