Jaguars get to 53; Williamson and Alexander among cuts

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09/04/2010 - Jacksonville, FL (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - Wide receiver Troy Williamson and safety Gerald Alexander were among the notable players cut by the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday, as the team reduced its roster to 53 players.

Williamson, the No. 7 overall pick in the 2005 Draft for the Minnesota Vikings, was unable to crack a crowded depth chart at wide receiver for the Jags. The former South Carolina star departs after two seasons on the Jacksonville roster, in which he managed just eight catches for 64 yards and one touchdown amid injury problems.

Also excised was Alexander, a 10-game starter at safety in 2009 who departs Jacksonville along with former battery mate Reggie Nelson. As previously reported, Nelson was dealt to the Cincinnati Bengals on Saturday in exchange for cornerback David Jones and an undisclosed draft pick.

The other players released on Saturday were tackle Daniel Baldridge, linebacker Alvin Bowen, tight end Mike Caussin, defensive tackle Walter Curry, wide receiver Clarence Denmark, defensive tackle Atiyyah Ellison, guard Kynan Forney, linebacker Tony Gilbert, quarterback Trevor Harris, running back Chad Kackert, linebacker Teddy Lehman, wide receiver John Matthews, defensive lineman Jeremy Navarre, defensive tackle Ko Quaye, running back Kolby Smith, cornerback Scott Starks, center Bradley Vierling, tight end Ernest Wilford and linebacker Rod Wilson.

Notables among that group include Ellison, who started six games with the Jags a year ago, and Wilford, who opened seven.

Also on Saturday, rookie linebacker Kyle Bosworth was placed on season-ending injured reserve.

The Jaguars will begin their season next Sunday, when they welcome the Denver Broncos to EverBank Field.

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It's tough early on since we really do not have a glimpse as to how well each of these individuals will perform solo on a week-to-week basis.  It's like Week 1 of the NFL.  Pre-season means nada!

We do know the 24 finalists however.

Sanjaya Malakar is the young man whose sister failed to make it into the Top 24.  He's very low key but - unless he totally flubs - will probably win over the young girlie vote for a few weeks anyway.  He's too young to go all the way, according to Payton O'Brien. 

Brandon Rogers - Who?

Phil Stacy is the military guy who missed his daughter's birth because of the Memphis audition.  He should go a good distance.

Chris Sligh - He's got the humor and in many ways he's the Anti-American Idol much like last year's winner Taylor Hicks was.  And this is why he'll probably get pretty far in this competition.  He's chubby, white with a big curly afro....but more importantly, a great voice!  People love "real", not "real cute" to go all the way. 

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A talented beat-boxer Blake Lewis was a hit during the group sing in Hollywood but Simon explained that this is a singing contest just before he told him he was “in.”

Paul Kim has caught our own roving reporter, Jenny Woo's eyes. 

"I love the fact that there is a Korean American on the show and he is bound to get more Asians tuning into the show," Woo said from her Miami Beach estate.  "There has never been a major presence of Asian-Americans on American Idol in the past.  He's a hottie with a nice voice so that should help to take him far.  Expect heavy betting action from the Asian community."

Sundance Head - He's not perfect, but he's got the personality that will take him through a few weeks, plus he's got the lineage (son of Roy Head - whose 1965 single, "Treat Her Right," hit No. 5 in the charts) 

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Rudy Cardinas
AJ Tabaldo - the 5th time is the charm
Nicolas Pedro
Chris Richardson
Jared Cotter

The girls

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Alena Alexander - Those tears (she never seems to stop bawling) should get her far.

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Nicole Trellis - Seems to exert confidence.

Amy Krebs - a powerful singer.

Antonella Barba
Gina Glocksen
Hailey Scanardo
Jordan Sparks
Stephanie Edwards
Leslie Hunt
Sabrina Sloan

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