Dolphins release Kircus, Roberson

by Matty I on Aug 22, 2008 3:12 PM EDT in News Comment 18 comments

The competition at wide receiver just got a little clearer. The Dolphins today announced that they have waived WR David Kircus, as well as CB Chris Roberson.

Kircus was the standout from the opening preseason game. However, that clearly wasn't enough for him to make it even to the 3rd preseason game. Now, guys like Davone Bess, Anthony Armstrong, and Jayson Foster will get more opportunities, both in practice and in the 2 remaining preseason games, to show what they can do.

As for Roberson, he was likely camp fodder all along. I think the battle for those last couple of CB roster spots will come down to Joey Thomas, Nate Jones, and Will Billingsley, with Billingsley being the odd man out there.

Thoughts on these two moves?

Hat tip to "Dolfan 13 99 54" for pointing this out in this FanPost.

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Roberson?

Not so surprised. But Kircus? I thought he had a real run at a roster spot along with Bess backing up Hagan, Wilford and Ginn. Did read an article giving big props to Anderson yesterday. Perhaps his speed may get him a shot at the roster or PS at least?

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by ShadyMDUK on Aug 22, 2008 3:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I think Armstrong is impressing...

Everything I am reading/seeing is that Armstrong is really wowing ’em with his speed and deep ball abilities.

Hopefully we will get a chance to see it this weekend.

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by azphinner on Aug 22, 2008 3:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm not surprised in the slightest,

I’ve never liked Kircus as much as Foster and Camarillo. Armstrong has even started to grow on me. I didn’t think Kircus would make the team. Roberson is a given.

by joel311 on Aug 22, 2008 3:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Also,

Kircus isn’t much of a ST contributor.

by joel311 on Aug 22, 2008 3:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

ding! ding! ding!

we have a winner… TS has been very clear that he expects the bottom of the roster to be STers… so anyone who loses battles there, even if more talented at their position, will likely be cut.

by W NY Fins Fan on Aug 22, 2008 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

not to mention

I believe Kircus still has some off the field issues (denver PD anyone?) This isnt all that surprising to me as Kircus and Camarillo are essentially the same and Camarillo has not only last years hero thing going for him but has been the more consistent of the two over the last two weeks from what I have read. Really want to see bess and armstrong make it and I think that foster seems to be on the bubble unless he can really amp up his ST play. I think everyone saw the robertson cut comming…guy just seems to be camp fodder like matty said. With lehan comming back from injury too its a bit crowded in the defensive backfield.

by unklphinnie on Aug 22, 2008 3:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

:(

First he got his azz kicked, now this.

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by AussieKen on Aug 22, 2008 3:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

haha

He deserved the “azz kicking” he got. Remember, this is a guy who reportedly beat up a guy in Denver (I believe) for no apparent reason. I believe his court date is coming up in October. No reason to have a guy like that part of this rebuilding process.

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by Matty I on Aug 22, 2008 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

You should be glad to have rid yourselves of Kircus....the guy is a hot head.

I think he even beat the crap out of some cabby for no reason. He should go back to work at Subway where he came from. ;)

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by Tim Lynch on Aug 22, 2008 6:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

IF WE WANT TO BE COMPETITIVE...

WE HAVE TO DO BETTER THAN KIRCUS AT THE WR SPOT. I MEAN….CMON.

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by Rzayo24 on Aug 22, 2008 6:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

It's obvious

PIS was looking for quick receivers for the slot and so they brought in several and Kircus just couldnt contribute elsewhere and we need multi-taskers.

Quick and crazy.. but that wasnt enough.

by buttonmashersrhilarious on Aug 22, 2008 7:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

yeah...

quick and crazy is enough for special teams or maybe a DB, but not WR.

by phranchise on Aug 22, 2008 7:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Does this mean Bess has solidified his place on the team?

by jfink24 on Aug 22, 2008 9:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

If I had to guess...

…I’d say “yes.”

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by Matty I on Aug 23, 2008 2:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

maybe

it is still possible that they will only keep 5 wrs, plus waiver wire aquisitions….

by W NY Fins Fan on Aug 23, 2008 10:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Kircus wouldn't have been eligble for the PS

Bess, Foster, and Armstrong can all be stashed there if they don’t make the active roster. And I think that both Bess and Armstrong have a chance at making the 53 man list.

-LCFF

by LeftCoastFinFan on Aug 22, 2008 10:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs