Bubble players and 53 man roster projection

[xwalker]

I haven't seen the game yet, but Broaddus was raving about Killa's blocking tonight on Sirius play after play in the game. If that is any indication Killa makes the roster with his position flex I think Livings or Arkin may go before Killa. Just a hunch.

Yes, I noticed that Kowalski made some good blocks.

 

[Verdict]

Only disagree about the specifics of the final spots and about George Selvie.
I think Selvie is already on the team. He is the best SDE back up imho.

I also think we cut the 6th WR, 3rd QB and 5th safety.

The 7th LB to me is simply a special teams guy. Maybe McSurly.
So I do believe we keep a 4th TE as that position accounts for two players on the field virtually every down.
Believe injuries mandate 10 OL and 4 RB.
We keep 9 DL because we like our young, CHEAP DL: See Bass, Hayden, Selvie, Lissemore.

Selvie has made a lot of plays in the preseason. You would think he is a lock with Spencer being hurt, and Crawford and Albright out for the year.

 

[cowboyz]

I don't get the fascination with Beasley

Harris gives everything he does plus

I'd rather keep Armstrong as a burner and kickoff guy than Beasley

He's not as good as amendola who is not as good as welker

Dunbar and Harris can fill that role.

Qb 3 tanney
Rb 4
Te 4 smith
Wr 5 Harris Armstrong
Ol 10 Arlin costa bell bernadeau livings to ir six
25

De 4
Dt 5
Lb 6 sims holloman machete
Cb 5
S 4 Johnson

 

[Verdict]

I'm not keeping Beasley over Harris not a chance! Nor would I keep Armstrong over Harris. Harris can play inside outside and special teams he offers more versatility then Beasley. Crazy how some will want to get rid of a player who made plays for this team last year both as a WR and a returner.

I think Harris is one of the top 3 players at wr right now ahead of Williams. I don't see any way he gets cut.

 

[Verdict]

Yes, I noticed that Kowalski made some good blocks.

Is Killa a pet cat or Broaddus or was he just that dominating last night? Also, how did Arkin play last night? Was he holding up at the point of attack last night or was he about like he has been in prior preseason games?

 

[Teague31]

Heath in
Johnson out

 

[dallasdave]

QB:
Romo
Orton

Bubble: Tanney
I think Tanney goes to the PS.

RB:
Murray
Dunbar
Randle

Bubble: Tanner
I think they keep 4.

WR:
Dez
Austin
Williams
Harris

Bubble: Beasley and Armstong
They might have to only keep 3 TE(s) if they keep 6 WRs. It will be difficult to have Beasley active as the 5th WR on a team that wants to feature the 2 TE set if he can’t play Special Teams.

TE:
Witten
Hanna
Escobar

Bubble: Rosario
I don’t see the point of keeping Rosario. He is not that good of a blocker or receiver. They can keep Andre Smith on the practice squad and he is a better on-the-line blocker than Rosario.

OL:
Smith
Free
Parnell

Frederick
Costa

Leary
Bernadeau
Arkin

Bubble: Livings, Kowalski, Bell, Dominguez, Coughman, Weems
I don’t think Parnell is on the bubble. Livings probably stays because his contract appears to be guaranteed. If they keep 10, it could be anybody. Most likey Bell.

DL:
Ratliff
Hatcher
Hayden
Bass

Ware
Spencer
Wilber

Bubble: Selvie, Lissemore, Cohen
Lissemore probably stays because he has some guaranteed money, but has been outplayed by Hayden and Bass. I’m not sure if Selvie makes it if he can’t play the strong side and doesn’t improve against the run. Bass could be the 4th DE. Cohen has been impressive, IMO. I like Thaddeus Gibson for the PS if eligile or even as a longshot to get the final DE spot over Selvie.

LB:
Lee
Carter
Durant
Sims
Holloman

Bubble: Magee, McSurdy
Who is the backup MLB? Magee and McSurdy have been the primary backup there. Durant also played some snaps at MLB in one game.

CB:
Claiborne
Carr
Scandrick
Moore
Webb

Bubble: None.
Webb stays but is probably inactive for most or all games.

Safety:
Church
Allen
Wilcox

Bubble: Johnson, McCray, Frampton, Hamilton, Heath
There is a low probability that Johnson gets cut, but it could happen. The 5th spot is up in the air. Frampton is an equal Special Teams player to McCray and his salary is about half of McCray’s. Heath and Hamilton probably go to the PS.
There are 5 spots available for the following 8 positions:
3rd QB
4th TE
4th RB
6th WR
10th OL
9th DL
7th LB
5th Safety

I'm going to cut the 3rd QB, 4th TE and 7th LB.

PS:
QB Tanney
TE A. Smith
LB McSurdy
S Heath
S Hamilton
DE Gibson
OG/OT Coughman
OT Weems

I should put some WRs on the PS, but I didn't.

The Cowboys will keep 4 TE and only 5 WR.

 

[CooterBrown]

As we all know, most of the roster is set by now. The coaches know who they plan on keeping, but they aren't saying. The last preseason game is a "showcase game" so soon-to-be-cut players can audition for other teams. But, it isn't too late to make a push for a roster spot in close-call roster decisions. Nick Stephens will probably play the whole game. Some of the players are battling for those practice squad slots.

I think Tanney makes the 53. Garrett was all smiles shaking Tanney's hand after that six minute drive at the end of the game. Tanney didn't throw any interceptions and the third down passes to Smith and Benford were absolutely perfect throws. I think Orton probably shut down the "cut Orton" cries, but I still think Tanney makes it to the 53. And, from what I saw of Cincy's backup, I think they would prefer Tanney. I don't think he makes it through waivers to get to the practice squad. I think Tanney has the "it" factor and you can't let quarterbacks like that get away.

Also, I think Heath has earned a roster spot. I can see a future with Heath and Wilcox as the starting safeties. I think Johnson is history. You can't make the team from the trainer's table two years in a row. After last night's special teams disasters, McCray might be kept just for that.

I don't see six wide receivers. I'm a Beasley fan, but with Harris as the punt and kick returner, and Williams, Dez, and Austin as the apparent top three, and again with the special teams problems, I am beginning to believe Armstrong or Benford might take the fifth spot. Beasley's injury was also bad timing for him. Beasley needs to play Thursday and he needs to be in sync with Stephens. Coale is probably better off somewhere else. He is probably a good player, but has never really been healthy enough to make a serious roster push here. Rogers and Green have disappeared and most people don't even know Amos is on the roster.

Oline is a big question mark. I don't see any reason to keep ten. Bernadeau can play either guard spot, Free can play RG, RT, and has played LT. Frederick can play guard with Costa at center. Kowalski and Arkin have both played both guard spots and even some center. In other words, you don't need to keep one backup for every starter. I see it this way: Smith, Leary, Frederick, Bernadeau, Free, Parnell, Costa, Bell, and one of the Arkin/Kowalski/Livings group. I think Livings wants to take his guaranteed money and go home. I think I'd let him do that. Arkin has shown vast improvement since last year, has not done poorly when playing with the first string, and he is bigger than Kowalski. So I would give him the last spot. I think this is where Tanney's roster spot comes from.

After the starters, the linebackers are an interesting situation. Sims is too good and too versatile not to be on the roster, although with his concussion history and the fact that Durant has been getting second team MLB practice, they may be ready to keep younger guys in his spot. Still, Sims does bring an attitude and is a very good player. I think they keep him. Holloman obviously has earned a roster spot. That's 5. So, who is the 6th? I think McSurdy is more prepared to play linebacker, but McGee is more athletic. Since the sixth LB spot is really a special teams spot, I think they keep McGee. Cameron Lawrence has flashed at times and may be a surprise keeper, but I think he and Taylor Reed go to the practice squad.

Cornerback is probably the most set position on the team as far as the roster goes. Pellerin has made huge strides, but to keep him they would have to go 6 at the position or cut Moore. I don't see that happening unless they cut McCray and go light at safety. With Moore's versatility that is a possibility.

I think running back is set. I also think we got the answer to who would get the bulk of the carries if Murray were injured. Looks like Tanner is the first choice although Randle finally started looking like a drafted running back.

DL. Hmmm. I think this is the most unsettled position on the team. Ware, Ratliff, Hatcher, Spencer is obvious. Bass makes plays, and can play DE as well as DT. I think Selvie has earned a spot, Hayden looks like a lock. Lissemore missing all that time has hurt his chances. Wilbur plays on special teams, but that may be his only saving grace. I haven't seen anything from him as a DE that makes me want to keep him on the roster. Pendleton is quick for a big guy in the middle. He might be a roster surprise. Cohen and Gibson are probably on the outside looking in. This is the position that most needs the last pre-season game to show something.

TE is set. Witten, Hannah, Escobar, Rosario. Smith is a big guy with good hands and last night he showed he can get down the seam. Still, he is probably destined for the practice squad.

 

[Staubacher]

Beasley and Harris both make the team easy. I don't know why this keeps being questioned around here its not even close they are locks. The only unknown is do they keep Armstrong as 6th WR

 

[Nirvana]

boy this is tough ill give it a shot.

QBS(2) ROMO-ORTON-
RBS(4) MURRAY-DUNBAR-TANNER-RANDLE
TES(4)WITTEN-ESCOBAR-HANNAH-ROSARIO
WRS(6)BRYANT-AUSTIN-WILLIAMS-HARRIS-BEASLEY-ARMSTRONG
OT(9) SMITH-FREE-PARNELL-BELL-BERNADEAU-LEARY-COSTA-KOWLOWSKI-LIVINGS

DE(4)WARE-SPENCER-WILBUR-SELVIE
DT(5) RATLIFF-HATCHER-HAYDEN-LISSEMORE-BASS
LB(6) LEE-CARTER-DURANT-SIMS-HOLLOMAN-MAGEE
CB(5)CARR-CLAIBORNE-SCANDRICK-MOORE-WEBB
S(5)CHURCH-ALLEN-WILCOX-MCCRAY-HEATH

ST(3) BAILEY-JONES-L.P

That's how I see it, though I am a bit torn on Armstrong vs Tanney for the last roster spot.

 

[StarBoyz83]

Beasley and Harris both make the team easy. I don't know why this keeps being questioned around here its not even close they are locks. The only unknown is do they keep Armstrong as 6th WR

Id keep armstrong over beasley. He can play st.

 

[Chevyman08]

I think Tanney stays.

 

[Nirvana]

thoughts on Cameron Lawrence over Magee?

 

[RS12]

I would like to keep Andre Smith the TE as the 4th TE. He is a big dude and he can catch I think he has more upside then DR and he is younger. I actually really like this kid. I know we haven't been able to see much of him in games but I think Witten Escobar Hanna and Smith would be the ones I would keep. Smith gives you that big blocking TE and he can catch.

Agree, I think he makes the 53.

 

[RS12]

I'm not keeping Beasley over Harris not a chance! Nor would I keep Armstrong over Harris. Harris can play inside outside and special teams he offers more versatility then Beasley. Crazy how some will want to get rid of a player who made plays for this team last year both as a WR and a returner.

Huh? What? Both Harris and Beasley make the 53, you can book it. Beat writers all said Beasley was a Romo security blanket during camp.

 

[xwalker]

thoughts on Cameron Lawrence over Magee?

I don't remember seeing Magee in the game. Is he injured?

Lawrence was the 2nd string MLB, in front of McSurdy.

 

[Nirvana]

I don't remember seeing Magee in the game. Is he injured?

Lawrence was the 2nd string MLB, in front of McSurdy.

Didn't see Magee either. Also, Lawrence was in on 1st team Special Teams units.

 

[SMASHMOUTH9473]

QBS(3) ROMO-ORTON-TANNEY
RBS(4) MURRAY-DUNBAR-TANNER-RANDLE
TES(4)WITTEN-ESCOBAR-HANNAH-ROSARIO
WRS(5)BRYANT-AUSTIN-WILLIAMS-HARRIS-ARMSTRONG
OT(9) SMITH-FREE-PARNELL-BELL-BERNADEAU-LEARY-FREDERICK-COSTA-ARKIN

DE(4)WARE-SPENCER-WILBUR-SELVIE
DT(5) RATLIFF-HATCHER-HAYDEN-LISSEMORE-BASS
LB(6) LEE-CARTER-DURANT-SIMS-HOLLOMAN-MAGEE
CB(5)CARR-CLAIBORNE-SCANDRICK-MOORE-WEBB
S(5)CHURCH-ALLEN-WILCOX-MCCRAY-HEATH

ST(3) BAILEY-JONES-L.P

PS (8) PENDLTON-SMITH-COUGHMAN-BENFORD-PELLERIN-McSURDY-ROGERS-WEEMS

 

[kirkjrk]

boy this is tough ill give it a shot.

QBS(2) ROMO-ORTON-
RBS(4) MURRAY-DUNBAR-TANNER-RANDLE
TES(4)WITTEN-ESCOBAR-HANNAH-ROSARIO
WRS(6)BRYANT-AUSTIN-WILLIAMS-HARRIS-BEASLEY-ARMSTRONG
OT(9) SMITH-FREE-PARNELL-BELL-BERNADEAU-LEARY-COSTA-KOWLOWSKI-LIVINGS

DE(4)WARE-SPENCER-WILBUR-SELVIE
DT(5) RATLIFF-HATCHER-HAYDEN-LISSEMORE-BASS
LB(6) LEE-CARTER-DURANT-SIMS-HOLLOMAN-MAGEE
CB(5)CARR-CLAIBORNE-SCANDRICK-MOORE-WEBB
S(5)CHURCH-ALLEN-WILCOX-MCCRAY-HEATH

ST(3) BAILEY-JONES-L.P

Sure hate to see Frederick didn't make the team. Duh!!

 

[kirkjrk]

thoughts on Cameron Lawrence over Magee?

Jerry has money invested in MaGee so he makes the 53, well maybe the PS.