JAGS DROP FORMER STARTERS PASHOS, WILLIAMS (9:47 p.m. ET)

***Varg6*** · -09-06-2009

JAGS DROP FORMER STARTERS PASHOS, WILLIAMS (9:47 p.m. ET)

The Jacksonville Jaguars have cut right tackle Tony Pashos and cornerback Brian Williams, both former starters.

Both players signed lucrative free-agent contracts in recent years, but were beaten out by rookies during the preseason.

Pashos started 31 games the last two years. He struggled last season, though, and the Jaguars drafted offensive tackles Eugene Monroe and Eben Britton with their top two picks. Pashos moved to guard in Thursday night's preseason finale and played well, but Jacksonville asked him to play for less money and he refused, his agent said Saturday.

Williams started 45 games the last three years, but was behind rookie Derek Cox this fall and too expensive to keep as a nickel back.

-- The Associated Press

They seem like they'd both be solid pickups for the Rams?

**Nick** · -09-06-2009

Originally Posted by Varg6

They seem like they'd both be solid pickups for the Rams?

Maybe Williams, but I don't see how Pashos contributes to this team with Smith emerging as this year's starter @ RT.

***Varg6*** · -09-06-2009

Originally Posted by Nick

Maybe Williams, but I don't see how Pashos contributes to this team with Smith emerging as this year's starter @ RT.

True, I was thinking probably just pure depth, depending on the cost and everything...if the price is right.

**Nick** · -09-06-2009

Williams has already been snagged by Atlanta, reuniting him with former Jags DC Mike Smith.

***Varg6*** · -09-06-2009

Damn, that would've been a nice pickup imo

***Goldenfleece*** · -09-08-2009

If Pashos is still looking for starter money, he's probably not someone we would be interested in. Brian Williams and the Falcons is about as good a match as they come. Mike Smith's Falcons were in bad shape at corner, and then one of his starters from last year just happens to come available.