53-man roster prediction

[junk]

I don't think Hoyt is elligible for the PS.

I don't think we'll carry 10 offensive lineman either.

I think they might carry 10 actually. I think they'll want to keep a bunch of developmental guys this year.

They do need to find a third TE somewhere.

 

[DallasInDC]

QB: Romo, Johnson, Matt Moore
RB: Jones, Barber III, Battle
FB: Deon Anderson (Oliver Hoyte as backup LB and FB)
TE: Witten, Fasano, Hannah
WR: TO, Austin, Isaiah Stanback
WR: Glenn, Crayton, Hurd
LT: Flo, Doug Free
LG: Kosier, McQ
C: Gurode, Berger
RG: Davis, Proctor
RT: Colombo, X James Marten (Move to Practice squad)

LDE: Spears, Stephen Bowen
NT: Ferguson, Ratliff
RDE: Canty, Hatcher
LOLB: Spencer, Ellis
LILB: Carpenter, Bradie
RILB: Akin, Burnett
ROLB: Ware, Junior Glymph
LCB: Newman, Reeves
RCB: Henry, Glenn, Courtney Brown
FS: Hamlin, Watkins
SS: Roy, Keith Davis

K: Grammatica, Nick Folk
P: McBrier
LS: LP Ladouceur

PS:
Quincy Butler
John Saldi
Alan Ball
Oliver Hoyte
Andy Thorn
Jerheme Urban
Damarious Bilbo
Ola Doganduro

Overall looks good. I highlighted my changes. I don't see carrying 1o OL either especially given the versatility of several of our players. I wouldn't be surprised if Berger is not on that list as well

 

[dogberry]

Any of the OL play TE in High School?

 

[Stash]

I don't think it's out of the question for the team to keep just two TE's and stash a developmental player on the practice squad just in case, similar to what they did last year at QB.

Given the de-emphasis of the two TE formation late in the season and the use of more traditional fullback formations, I could see the team keep two TE's and two FB's.

 

[VACowboy]

I doubt Thompson keeps his roster spot because of his kickoff return ability. Austin is better anyway. I'd put it at 50/50 that Battle or Coleman takes the third RB slot. Thompson may even be tradeable.

 

[YosemiteSam]

So they should dump Jones and keep Thompson?

I wouldn't go that far, but they definitely need to start looking for Jones' replacement. While I think Jones will be better without the zone blocking schemes, he still falls down as soon as he is touched.

As far as I'm concerned, the starting RB job is up for the taking during training camp. While many like Barber, I don't think he is a starting RB. Like I said though, RB position should be up for grabs, and if Barber can step up and take it. More power to him.

 

[YosemiteSam]

I doubt Thompson keeps his roster spot because of his kickoff return ability. Austin is better anyway. I'd put it at 50/50 that Battle or Coleman takes the third RB slot. Thompson may even be tradeable.

I think Tyson showed some running ability in 2005. My only problem is he had two fumbles in 46 attempts that year. To average what would amount to 4 fumbles every 100 carries isn't going help him make the squad.

 

[tomson75]

I wouldn't go that far, but they definitely need to start looking for Jones' replacement. While I think Jones will be better without the zone blocking schemes, he still falls down as soon as he is touched.

As far as I'm concerned, the starting RB job is up for the taking during training camp. While many like Barber, I don't think he is a starting RB. Like I said though, RB position should be up for grabs, and if Barber can step up and take it. More power to him.

Two first round picks next year....is a good place to find JJ's replacement...if he doesn't show markable improvement this year. I doubt he goes anywhere before his contract expires.

 

[YosemiteSam]

Two first round picks next year....is a good place to find JJ's replacement...if he doesn't show markable improvement this year. I doubt he goes anywhere before his contract expires.

As I've noted many times. I'm not friendly to drafting running backs in the first round unless they are freakishly good. Peterson was the only first round back in this years draft in my opinion. As far as I was concerned, Lynch was a second rounder.

 

[Stash]

I wouldn't go that far, but they definitely need to start looking for Jones' replacement. While I think Jones will be better without the zone blocking schemes, he still falls down as soon as he is touched.

As far as I'm concerned, the starting RB job is up for the taking during training camp. While many like Barber, I don't think he is a starting RB. Like I said though, RB position should be up for grabs, and if Barber can step up and take it. More power to him.

Why all the love for Thompson? He doesn't look like anything special to me and now that Austen has shown he can return kickoffs, he's certainly replaceable.

 

[MarionBarberThe4th]

Next year looks to be loaded at RB.

Although some jumiors may see that and stay for their senior year

 

[AbeBeta]

I think our eventual backup center is on someone else's roster right now

 

[tomson75]

As I've noted many times. I'm not friendly to drafting running backs in the first round unless they are freakishly good. Peterson was the only first round back in this years draft in my opinion. As far as I was concerned, Lynch was a second rounder.

I agree with your assessment of Peterson and Lynch. Next years RB class seems to be a bit more top heavy. Most scouts are giving McFadden higher grades than they gave Peterson this year. It's pretty hard to ignore Slaton's production at WVU...he's far more of a big play threat than JJ will ever be, and would be a terrrific compliment to Barber.

 

[Angus]

Overall looks good. I highlighted my changes. I don't see carrying 1o OL either especially given the versatility of several of our players. I wouldn't be surprised if Berger is not on that list as well

Marten is not going to the practice squad. Berger can probably be kept there and Free can back up Gurrode as well as Adams.

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

I dont think Hurd does anything on special teams. Austin and Elam both contribute there. If anything id say Hurd would be the odd man out.

I can see why jones likes this roster. We could absorb injuries at all but 3 positions, NT, C and QB.

 

[adamknite]

Overall looks good. I highlighted my changes. I don't see carrying 1o OL either especially given the versatility of several of our players. I wouldn't be surprised if Berger is not on that list as well

There is no way a third round pick is going to make it through waivers to the Practice Squad. Unless he's terrible, then that sucks for us anyway.

 

[AbeBeta]

Marten is not going to the practice squad. Berger can probably be kept there and Free can back up Gurrode as well as Adams.

He's just trying to shake loose players for his beloved Commanders.

 

[YosemiteSam]

Why all the love for Thompson? He doesn't look like anything special to me and now that Austen has shown he can return kickoffs, he's certainly replaceable.

If I remember correctly, Thompson was leading the entire league in return yardage before breaking his leg. In 2005 he also averaged 4 yard per carry while Barber and Jones were both at 3.9. Even though thats not much difference, I consider 4+ YPC acceptable and anything under 4 unacceptable. Of course, Tyson only rushed 46 times that season and they came very sparingly over 15 games. I don't see why giving Tyson a chance during training camp is a problem. This guy has shown he wants to play and leaves it out on the field. Jones hasn't been as productive as we had hoped, and we didn't draft a RB. Give the man a chance.

 

[Verdict]

Unlikely but possible. Julius gets traded for a draft pick.

 

[sago1]

1. Hurd showed a lot of talent at WR in preseason last year which was why Parcells elected not to attempt place him on ST. Because Hurd knew Parcells demands that backups become quality ST performers, Hurd (who never played on ST before at college) worked his butt off and become one of our best ST players.

2. Thompson is vulnerable this year. He has really good straight ahead speed but has shown no ability to cut or change direction. His playing time was limited in the backfield (both in 05 & 06) because of his inability to identify the blitz/block his opponent. If he shows no improvement this preseason, he could be beaten out by Battle, etc. Additionally Austin (who also had never played ST before) has really come on as a good return man. Remains to be seen if Stanback becomes a good return man.

3. Entirely possible we could keep only 2 TEs on the team and another TE (basketball-playing 6-5" Hannah).

4. I think we will keep 9 OL (Adams/Kosier/Gurode/Davis/Colombo & McQuistan/Marten/Free/Proctor) barring injury. We might be able put Berger on PS.

5. TO/Glenn are locks. Just don't know about Crayton. He's a reall good #3WR who becomes a FA next year; doubt we can re-sign him cause he'll want to get chance at #2 starter job and the big bucks. If Hurd & Austin & even Stanbach look really good in preseason games, I wouldn't rule out trading Crayton for a first day pick. Remember Saints Payton did that exact thing last season after he saw Colston performance in preseason games. Now if all 3 young WRs don't show they stepping up, Crayton will still be around.