Jumal Rolle

[El Guapo]

I can agree with that. He had the potential to be the next Davon House, who had the potential to be the next Tramon Williams. It's two layers down the potential list so a lot of variables get tossed into the mix.

 

[adambr2]

Rolle was waived by the Texans today .

 

[Deleted member 6794]

Rolle was waived by the Texans today .

Saw that as well, maybe the Packers want to add him to the practice squad.

 

[Half Empty]

Read the first part again - waived by the TEXANS.

 

[TeamTundra]

The Texans also cut Tramon Williams early in his career.

 

[Shawnsta3]

So Thompson essentially didn't promote Rolle because he falsely believed he could keep Rolle either way if another team called. The only benefit we stood to gain is saving the prorated difference between a rookie minimum salary ($420,000) and a practice squad salary. ($107,000). We held the spot open for 2 weeks of a 17 week season, or 2/17ths of the season. (.085)

420,000 - 107,000 = 313,000
313,000 × .084 = 36823.53

We literally lost Rolle over $36,823.53. Pretty poor decision by Thompson.

Oftentimes, being a GM is about the long term outlook. While Goodson hasn't exactly stood out..he is currently on an NFL roster.

Lots of people are ragging on TT over the Rolle loss. I agree it seems in hindsight especially to be a mistake. I even questioned it at the time. However, TT is most likely human and therefore prone to making a mistake. As long as this one doesn't turn out to be on the order of say Jerry Glanville/Brett Favre I'm willing to give him a pass.

A pass it is..