Roster projection help

[THUMPER]

Hey folks, I was going through our roster and trying to figure out how many players we would keep at each position and who they might be. I can only settle on 52 guys and need help with the 53rd.

I'll list the position, how many I think we'll keep and who they are with the starter(s) first.

QB -3: Romo, Johnson, & TBD We will keep 3 QBs but who the 3rd guy will be is up in the air. Matt Baker or Matt Moore? Richard Bartel is there for reps in TC and isn't a realistic consideration IMO.

RB - 3: Jones, Barber, & TBD Again, I think we will keep 3 RBs on the roster and there are a couple of guys who could win that 3rd spot: Tyson Thompson, Jackie Battle, or Alonzo Coleman. I would guess Battle but have yet to see him play so that is purely conjecture on my part.

FB - 1: Leon Anderson There are 3 contenders for this spot but I think Anderson will beat out Oliver Hoyte and Lousaka Polite. It is possible that we might keep 2 FBs but I doubt it.

TE - 3: Witten, Fasano, & TBD The 3rd TE spot is up for grabs but none of the contenders are all that exciting: Tony Curtis, Rodney Hannah, Andy Thorn, and Adam Bergen. I will go with Curtis only because I've seen him play. We could also keep a 4th TE.

WR - 6: Glenn, Owens, Crayton, Austin, Hurd, & Stanback Keeping 6 WRs might seem like a lot but the last couple are also return guys. There are others who might bump someone: Jamaica Rector, Jamel Richardson, Jerheme Urban, Jerard Rabb, Damarius Bilbo (also listed as a Safety), & Mike Jefferson but they would have to really shine to bump one of the guys I listed.

OL - 9: Adams, Kosier, Gurode, Davis, Columbo, Cory Proctor, Pat McQuistan, Doug Free, & James Marten I can't see us keeping 10 OLs on the roster unless Proctor can't play Center. We are long at OT and short inside. C prospects are: Matt Tarullo, Trey Darilek, and Steve Rissler. We also have OT Jim Molinaro, and OGs Joe Berger & Steve Franklin. If I had to bet on which one would be the 10th guy it would be Darilek.

That's 25 on offense.

DL - 7: Spears, Ferguson, Canty, Hatcher, Ratliff, Montavious Stanley, & Stephen Bowen The first 5 guys are pretty much set and I only included Stanley because he was here last season but if Ola Dagunduro or Remi Ayodele play well they could unseat him. We do have another guy on the roster, Marcus Smith but I believe he is a longshot. Wade might opt to keep an 8th DL but I don't see that happening unless a couple of the bubble guys really look good and he doesn't want to lose them.

LB - 8: Ware, Ellis, Ayodele, James, Spencer, Carpenter, Burnett, & Junior Glymph While the starting spots might be up for grabs, I don't see a lot of questions about who the guys will be on the roster except for Glymph. I chose him because he is intriguing and might fit well with Wade's style. The others on the roster are: Dedrick Harrington, John Saldi, Alex Obomese, and Blair Philips but I don't see any of them making the final roster unless someone gets hurt. I also don't believe we will keep more than 8 LBs.

Safety - 4: Williams, Hamlin, Watkins, & Keith Davis Not a whole lot of questions about this group as the others on the roster are: Abram Elam, Damarius Bilbo (also listed as a WR), and Jasper Johnson but I don't see any of them making the team.

CB - 5: Newman, Henry, Glenn, Jacques Reeves, & Courtney Brown Nathan Jones might squeak in there somewhere if we keep 6 but I doubt it. Alan Ball, Quincy Butler, and Joey Thomas are the others on the roster but they are all longshots.

That's 24 on defense.

K - 1: Nick Folk I know they just re-signed Gramatica but I don't see him making the team unless Folk just sucks. I can't see us keeping 2 kickers on the roster, regardless of what Wade has said, so one of them will have to go.

P - 1: Mat McBrair Unless Mat gets hurt in TC this is not up for debate. We do have another punter on the roster right now, Paul Paulesesccu, but that is just for TC reps.

LS - 1: L.P. Ladouceur He doesn't have any competition for the job so this isn't up for discussion.

That's 3 on Special Teams, making a total of 52 players

So what position will we keep an extra guy at and who might that player be?

The options I see are: FB, C, TE, K, DL, and DB in that order.

 

[cowboyjoe]

ok, this is what i see happens;
Roster projection help

I'll list the position, how many I think we'll keep and who they are with the starter(s) first.

I'll list the position, how many I think we'll keep and who they are with the starter(s) first.

QB -2: Romo, Johnson, & TBD I disagree, I think the Cowboys will keep 2 QB?s on the roster, with one of them on practice squad, either Moore or the other one on practice squad. Got to remember all of these guys were free agents Moore and other guy, true you may have to bring him up off of the practice squad later during the year to prevent some team signing him.

RB - 3: Jones, Barber, & TBD I do think we will keep 3 running back, but it will be Barber and Jones, I see Tyson Thompson possibly being traded. Jackie Battle and Alonzo Coleman will battle it out for the 3rd spot, or practice squad.

FB - 2: If Anderson shows anything, I think the Cowboys will and should keep 2 fullbacks, and the other one will be Hoyte. Got to remember we are going back to the style we used in the early 90?s and you need a fullback in it. Hoyte is a big blocker, and Anderson needs time to be groomed.

TE - 2: Witten, Fasano, & TBD The 3rd TE spot is up for grabs but none of the contenders are all that exciting: Tony Curtis, Rodney Hannah, Andy Thorn, and Adam Bergen. I will go with Curtis only because I've seen him play. We could also keep a 4th TE. I see us keeping just 2 TE?s, and the third on the practice squad, if we keep 2 fullbacks, then just 2 Tes, but if we keep one fullback, then 3 TE?s.

WR - 6: Glenn, Owens, Crayton, Austin, Hurd, & Stanback Keeping 6 WRs might seem like a lot but the last couple are also return guys. There are others who might bump someone: Jamel Richardson, Jerheme Urban, but they would have to really shine to bump one of the guys I listed. I do possibly see us keeping 5-6 Wrs due to age of Owens and Glenn. Only guys I have heard out of mini camps that looked any good were Richardson and Urban, so one of them could surprise, if they do, you might see one of them traded, or possibly Hurd or Austin traded. That?s why I think the Cowboys will go back to 2 fullbacks, and keep just 2 tight ends on squad, but keep several on practice squad.

OL - 9: Adams, Kosier, Gurode, Davis, Columbo, Cory Proctor, Pat McQuistan, Doug Free, & James Marten I can't see us keeping 10 OLs on the roster unless Proctor can't play Center. I see us just keeping 9 offensive linemen, but several on practice squad.
Stanback I am hoping will be our punt returner, and possibly some kickoff returner, especially if Tyson Thomson gets traded like I think he will.


That's 24 on offense.


DL - 7: Spears, Ferguson, Canty, Hatcher, Ratliff, Montavious Stanley, & Stephen Bowen The first 5 guys are pretty much set and I only included Stanley because he was here last season but if Ola Dagunduro or Remi Ayodele play well they could unseat him. We do have another guy on the roster, Marcus Smith but I believe he is a longshot. Wade might opt to keep an 8th DL but I don't see that happening unless a couple of the bubble guys really look good and he doesn't want to lose them. I agree with that.

LB - 8: Ware, Ellis, Ayodele, James, Spencer, Carpenter, Burnett, & Junior Glymph While the starting spots might be up for grabs, I don't see a lot of questions about who the guys will be on the roster except for Glymph. I chose him because he is intriguing and might fit well with Wade's style. I agree with that, and if you read the reports in mini camps, Glymph was shining, true, just mini camps, but you need those 8 linebackers, and I think Glymph will shine in Phillips defense. The others on the roster are: Dedrick Harrington, John Saldi, Alex Obomese, and Blair Philips but I don't see any of them making the final roster unless someone gets hurt. I also don't believe we will keep more than 8 LBs. I see Harrington going on the practice squad, from what I have heard of him.

Safety - 5: Williams, Hamlin, Watkins, & Keith Davis I think Abraham Elam makes it again. That puts it at 5 safeties.

CB - 6: Newman, Henry, Glenn, Jacques Reeves, & Courtney Brown I think Alan Ball will squeak in and beat out Nate Jones. Not sure about Quincy Butler or Joey Thomas one of them might surprise and beat out Reeves. But I see us keeping 6 cornerbacks. If we do keep 6 cornerbacks, then Elam might not make it as a safety. .

That's 26 on defense.
That makes 50 so far, 24 on offense and 26 on defense.

K - 2: Nick Folk I know they just re-signed Gramatica but I don't see him making the team unless Folk just sucks. With what Wade Phillips said, and Folk being good on kickoffs, then we might, just might bring Folk along as extra kicker. However, it was just reported that Gramatica pumped himself up on bench press, and is kicking 5 yards deeper on kickoffs. Yet, for some reason I want to go with 2 kickers with what Wade Phillips said.

P - 1: Mat McBrair Unless Mat gets hurt in TC this is not up for debate. We do have another punter on the roster right now, Paul Paulesesccu, but that is just for TC reps.

LS - 1: L.P. Ladouceur He doesn't have any competition for the job so this isn't up for discussion.

That's 4 on Special Teams, making a total of 54 players

So, I am one over, I see possibly, which every year it happens, some injury, so that then would get us down to 53 players.
i do think we are real close to being a good playoff team, so you might see some trades this year, I see Tyson Thompson, maybe Hurd or Austin traded, maybe Reeves too, if Brown and Ball show anything. So, that should get us down to 53 players. When you have a good playoff team, then your able to make trades, I see the Cowboys making 3-4 trades this year.

 

[Yeagermeister]

Unless Folk just outright beats Grammy we'll probably keep two kickers.

 

[Zaxor]

CB - 5: Newman, Henry, Glenn, Jacques Reeves, & Courtney Brown Nathan Jones might squeak in there somewhere if we keep 6 but I doubt it. Alan Ball, Quincy Butler, and Joey Thomas are the others on the roster but they are all longshots.

they will keep 6 and I think Butler and Ball make it where as Reeves and Jones are gone

 

[CrazyCowboy]

That is a great job, however, it is way to early and I bet the coaches can only guess.....too many issues between today and final cut down.

 

[Teague31]

if hoyte gets beaten out at FB, I think he moves back to ILB... he's too good of a ST player to just let go.

 

[Hostile]

Starters in Bold.

QB...Tony Romo, Brad Johnson, Matt Moore
RB...Julius Jones, Marion Barber, Jackie Battle
FB...Deon Anderson
TE...Jason Witten, Anthony Fasano, Lousaka Polite
WR...Terrell Owens, Terry Glenn, Patrick Crayton, Sam Hurd, Miles Austin, Isaiah Stanbeck
OT...Flozell Adams, Marc Columbo, Doug Free, James Marten
OG...Kyle Kosier, Leonard Davis, Pat McQuistan, Cory Proctor
C...Andre Gurode (Proctor doubles as backup C)

25 on Offense

DE...Jason Hatcher, Marcus Spears, Chris Canty, Stephen Bowen
NT...Jason Ferguson, Jay Ratliff, Montavious Stanley
OLB...DeMarcus Ware, Anthony Spencer, Greg Ellis, Akin Ayodele
ILB...Bobby Carpenter, Kevin Burnett, Bradie James, Oliver Hoyte
SS...Roy Williams, Keith Davis
FS...Ken Hamlin, Pat Watkins
CB...Terrence Newman, Anthony Henry, Aaron Glenn, Courtney Brown, Alan Ball, Jacques Reeves

25 on Defense

K...Nick Folk
P...Matt McBriar
LS...JP LaDoucer

3 on Special Teams

• Hoyte moves back to ILB, and can help as a Goal Line FB.
• Polite Moves to H-Back, TE, or the occasional backup FB role.
• Moore beats out Bartel and Baker for 3rd QB.
• Battle wins the 3rd RB slot because Austin and Stanbeck are the primary return men leaving Thompson the odd man out.
• Folk's kickoffs are 10 yards deeper than Grammatica's and his FGs are as good, Grammy gets the gate.
• Folk and McBriar keep opponents pinned deep all season meaning the defense can take chances and the offense plays on a shorter field.
• Ellis is a situational pass rusher, not a starter. Plays some DE.
• Hatcher beats out Canty.
• Burnett eventually beats out James.
• Potential surprise roster cut...Aaron Glenn in favor of Nate Jones or Quincy Butler.

Offensive MVP of the team...Tony Romo
Defensive MVP of the team...DeMarcus Ware
Special Teams MVP of the team...Keith Davis

 

[Yeagermeister]

QB...Tony Romo, Brad Johnson, Matt Moore
RB...Julius Jones, Marion Barber, Jackie Battle
FB...Deon Anderson
TE...Jason Witten, Anthony Fasano, Lousaka Polite
WR...Terrell Owens, Terry Glenn, Patrick Crayton, Sam Hurd, Miles Austin, Isaiah Stanbeck
OT...Flozell Adams, Marc Columbo, Doug Free, James Marten
OG...Kyle Kosier, Leonard Davis, Pat McQuistan, Cory Proctor
C...Andre Gurode (Proctor doubles as backup C)

25 on Offense

DE...Jason Hatcher, Marcus Spears, Chris Canty, Stephen Bowen
NT...Jason Ferguson, Jay Ratliff, Montavious Stanley
OLB...DeMarcus Ware, Anthony Spencer, Greg Ellis, Akin Ayodele
ILB...Bobby Carpenter, Kevin Burnett, Bradie James, Oliver Hoyte
SS...Roy Williams, Keith Davis
FS...Ken Hamlin, Pat Watkins
CB...Terrence Newman, Anthony Henry, Aaron Glenn, Courtney Brown, Alan Ball, Jacques Reeves

25 on Defense

K...Nick Folk
P...Matt McBriar
LS...JP LaDoucer

3 on Special Teams

• Hoyte moves back to ILB, and can help as a Goal Line FB.

• Polite Moves to H-Back, TE, or the occasional backup FB role.

• Moore beats out Bartel and Baker for 3rd QB.

• Battle wins the 3rd RB slot because Austin and Stanbeck are the primary return men leaving Thompson the odd man out.

• Folk's kickoffs are 10 yards deeper than Grammatica's and his FGs are as good, Grammy gets the gate.
• Folk and McBriar keep opponents pinned deep all season meaning the defense can take chances and the offense plays on a shorter field.
• Ellis is a situational pass rusher, not a starter. Plays some DE.

Offensive MVP of the team...Tony Romo
Defensive MVP of the team...DeMarcus Ware
Special Teams MVP of the team...Keith Davis

Figures you'd want to keep 3 fb's

 

[Hostile]

Figures you'd want to keep 3 fb's

They are the heart and soul of a team.

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[MichaelWinicki]

Hey folks, I was going through our roster and trying to figure out how many players we would keep at each position and who they might be. I can only settle on 52 guys and need help with the 53rd.

I'll list the position, how many I think we'll keep and who they are with the starter(s) first.

QB -3: Romo, Johnson, & TBD We will keep 3 QBs but who the 3rd guy will be is up in the air. Matt Baker or Matt Moore? Richard Bartel is there for reps in TC and isn't a realistic consideration IMO.

RB - 3: Jones, Barber, & TBD Again, I think we will keep 3 RBs on the roster and there are a couple of guys who could win that 3rd spot: Tyson Thompson, Jackie Battle, or Alonzo Coleman. I would guess Battle but have yet to see him play so that is purely conjecture on my part.

FB - 1: Leon Anderson There are 3 contenders for this spot but I think Anderson will beat out Oliver Hoyte and Lousaka Polite. It is possible that we might keep 2 FBs but I doubt it.

TE - 3: Witten, Fasano, & TBD The 3rd TE spot is up for grabs but none of the contenders are all that exciting: Tony Curtis, Rodney Hannah, Andy Thorn, and Adam Bergen. I will go with Curtis only because I've seen him play. We could also keep a 4th TE.

WR - 6: Glenn, Owens, Crayton, Austin, Hurd, & Stanback Keeping 6 WRs might seem like a lot but the last couple are also return guys. There are others who might bump someone: Jamaica Rector, Jamel Richardson, Jerheme Urban, Jerard Rabb, Damarius Bilbo (also listed as a Safety), & Mike Jefferson but they would have to really shine to bump one of the guys I listed.

OL - 9: Adams, Kosier, Gurode, Davis, Columbo, Cory Proctor, Pat McQuistan, Doug Free, & James Marten I can't see us keeping 10 OLs on the roster unless Proctor can't play Center. We are long at OT and short inside. C prospects are: Matt Tarullo, Trey Darilek, and Steve Rissler. We also have OT Jim Molinaro, and OGs Joe Berger & Steve Franklin. If I had to bet on which one would be the 10th guy it would be Darilek.

That's 25 on offense.

DL - 7: Spears, Ferguson, Canty, Hatcher, Ratliff, Montavious Stanley, & Stephen Bowen The first 5 guys are pretty much set and I only included Stanley because he was here last season but if Ola Dagunduro or Remi Ayodele play well they could unseat him. We do have another guy on the roster, Marcus Smith but I believe he is a longshot. Wade might opt to keep an 8th DL but I don't see that happening unless a couple of the bubble guys really look good and he doesn't want to lose them.

LB - 8: Ware, Ellis, Ayodele, James, Spencer, Carpenter, Burnett, & Junior Glymph While the starting spots might be up for grabs, I don't see a lot of questions about who the guys will be on the roster except for Glymph. I chose him because he is intriguing and might fit well with Wade's style. The others on the roster are: Dedrick Harrington, John Saldi, Alex Obomese, and Blair Philips but I don't see any of them making the final roster unless someone gets hurt. I also don't believe we will keep more than 8 LBs.

Safety - 4: Williams, Hamlin, Watkins, & Keith Davis Not a whole lot of questions about this group as the others on the roster are: Abram Elam, Damarius Bilbo (also listed as a WR), and Jasper Johnson but I don't see any of them making the team.

CB - 5: Newman, Henry, Glenn, Jacques Reeves, & Courtney Brown Nathan Jones might squeak in there somewhere if we keep 6 but I doubt it. Alan Ball, Quincy Butler, and Joey Thomas are the others on the roster but they are all longshots.

That's 24 on defense.

K - 1: Nick Folk I know they just re-signed Gramatica but I don't see him making the team unless Folk just sucks. I can't see us keeping 2 kickers on the roster, regardless of what Wade has said, so one of them will have to go.

P - 1: Mat McBrair Unless Mat gets hurt in TC this is not up for debate. We do have another punter on the roster right now, Paul Paulesesccu, but that is just for TC reps.

LS - 1: L.P. Ladouceur He doesn't have any competition for the job so this isn't up for discussion.

That's 3 on Special Teams, making a total of 52 players

So what position will we keep an extra guy at and who might that player be?

The options I see are: FB, C, TE, K, DL, and DB in that order.

I could see another ILB added.

 

[junk]

QB -3: Romo, Johnson, & TBD We will keep 3 QBs but who the 3rd guy will be is up in the air. Matt Baker or Matt Moore? Richard Bartel is there for reps in TC and isn't a realistic consideration IMO.

I think one of the QBs gets cut before camp. There won't be enough reps for five QBs. Wouldn't be surprised to see Baker be the #3 and someone like Moore on the PS.

RB - 3: Jones, Barber, & TBD Again, I think we will keep 3 RBs on the roster and there are a couple of guys who could win that 3rd spot: Tyson Thompson, Jackie Battle, or Alonzo Coleman. I would guess Battle but have yet to see him play so that is purely conjecture on my part.

This should be a good TC battle. I think they keep three as well, but I'm not sure who the last will be. I'd guess Coleman if I had to guess right now.

FB - 1: Leon Anderson There are 3 contenders for this spot but I think Anderson will beat out Oliver Hoyte and Lousaka Polite. It is possible that we might keep 2 FBs but I doubt it.

Another great training camp battle.

TE - 3: Witten, Fasano, & TBD The 3rd TE spot is up for grabs but none of the contenders are all that exciting: Tony Curtis, Rodney Hannah, Andy Thorn, and Adam Bergen. I will go with Curtis only because I've seen him play. We could also keep a 4th TE.

I'm betting on Bergen. He is still young and he has started in the league. Has Curtis done anything to distinguish himself yet?

WR - 6: Glenn, Owens, Crayton, Austin, Hurd, & Stanback Keeping 6 WRs might seem like a lot but the last couple are also return guys. There are others who might bump someone: Jamaica Rector, Jamel Richardson, Jerheme Urban, Jerard Rabb, Damarius Bilbo (also listed as a Safety), & Mike Jefferson but they would have to really shine to bump one of the guys I listed.

Agree with your 6. Urban and Richardson are interesting. Wouldn't be surprised to see at least one WR on the PS.

OL - 9: Adams, Kosier, Gurode, Davis, Columbo, Cory Proctor, Pat McQuistan, Doug Free, & James Marten I can't see us keeping 10 OLs on the roster unless Proctor can't play Center. We are long at OT and short inside. C prospects are: Matt Tarullo, Trey Darilek, and Steve Rissler. We also have OT Jim Molinaro, and OGs Joe Berger & Steve Franklin. If I had to bet on which one would be the 10th guy it would be Darilek.

Agree with your 9. I'd guess Berger if I was looking for a 10th.

LB - 8: Ware, Ellis, Ayodele, James, Spencer, Carpenter, Burnett, & Junior Glymph While the starting spots might be up for grabs, I don't see a lot of questions about who the guys will be on the roster except for Glymph. I chose him because he is intriguing and might fit well with Wade's style. The others on the roster are: Dedrick Harrington, John Saldi, Alex Obomese, and Blair Philips but I don't see any of them making the final roster unless someone gets hurt. I also don't believe we will keep more than 8 LBs.

Glymph never excited me, but he gets a lot of love on the boards. Reminds me of Kalen Thornton a bit. I'd really like the team to find another weak-side passing rushing type.

CB - 5: Newman, Henry, Glenn, Jacques Reeves, & Courtney Brown Nathan Jones might squeak in there somewhere if we keep 6 but I doubt it. Alan Ball, Quincy Butler, and Joey Thomas are the others on the roster but they are all longshots.

I think Courtney Brown is a much of a long shot as Ball, Butler and Thomas. This is one area where the team might keep 6.

K - 1: Nick Folk I know they just re-signed Gramatica but I don't see him making the team unless Folk just sucks. I can't see us keeping 2 kickers on the roster, regardless of what Wade has said, so one of them will have to go.

I think Gramatica wins this job. Folk could be on the PS.

So what position will we keep an extra guy at and who might that player be?

The options I see are: FB, C, TE, K, DL, and DB in that order.

FB, C, DL and DB. I don't see a need to go deeper than 3 at TE. Now the two-TE experiment is in the past, Fasano is a fine backup and Bergen is a good developmental #3.

 

[parchy]

Why are we all guessing these UDFAs beat out Tyson Thompson for the third RB spot? I'm not saying it can't happen, but wouldn't TT have a default leg up with his speed and experience? You might as well keep him as the third just in case something happens to Austin... although statistically the two are on equal footing in the return game, so it wouldn't be a stretch to just start him there anyway.

 

[Hostile]

Why are we all guessing these UDFAs beat out Tyson Thompson for the third RB spot? I'm not saying it can't happen, but wouldn't TT have a default leg up with his speed and experience? You might as well keep him as the third just in case something happens to Austin... although statistically the two are on equal footing in the return game, so it wouldn't be a stretch to just start him there anyway.

That could happen WP, but he is also coming off an injury and I think he'll be tentative, while those guys will be hungry to try and secure a spot. He basically is a one trick pony as a RB and has only proven his worth as a KR. Austin has equaled that and Stanbeck was drafted for that purpose. That is why I excluded him.

 

[junk]

Why are we all guessing these UDFAs beat out Tyson Thompson for the third RB spot? I'm not saying it can't happen, but wouldn't TT have a default leg up with his speed and experience? You might as well keep him as the third just in case something happens to Austin... although statistically the two are on equal footing in the return game, so it wouldn't be a stretch to just start him there anyway.

Because he hasn't really shown anything other than a little bit of KR ability.

At some point, you go with the younger guy with more potential if the experienced guy has reached a plateau.

Nothing but speculation at this point anyway.

 

[AbeBeta]

I think Gramatica wins this job. Folk could be on the PS.

I think if we cut Folk that he's going to get picked up somewhere else either by a team who wants a specialist or someone who likes his all-around game and potential.

The only way he doesn't get picked up is if he totally sucks

 

[DanTanna]

I don't think Thompson is a one trick pony. And he is an NFC leader in return yardage when he plays - you don't just cut those guys for fun. He ran under the same Parcell's that JJ did so you never know what he is capable of when given a chance. .

 

[Va_BoysFan4 Life]

You all did pretty good on the roster. I see just a little different.

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RB - 3: Jones, Barber, & TBD Again, I think we will keep 3 RBs on the roster and there are a couple of guys who could win that 3rd spot: Tyson Thompson, Jackie Battle, or Alonzo Coleman. I would guess Battle but have yet to see him play so that is purely conjecture on my part.

If and only if Battle have a strong TC, I think he will become the 3rd RB, because of his size. I think that will play well for short yardage. Plus TT is a straight runner with no cutting ability, at least that is what he showed when he had a chance.

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FB - 1: Leon Anderson There are 3 contenders for this spot but I think Anderson will beat out Oliver Hoyte and Lousaka Polite. It is possible that we might keep 2 FBs but I doubt it.

I think two will be on the roster...Hoyte being the second.

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WR - 6: Glenn, Owens, Crayton, Austin, Hurd, & Stanback Keeping 6 WRs might seem like a lot but the last couple are also return guys. There are others who might bump someone: Jamaica Rector, Jamel Richardson, Jerheme Urban, Jerard Rabb, Damarius Bilbo (also listed as a Safety), & Mike Jefferson but they would have to really shine to bump one of the guys I listed

6 is right but I truly don't believe Crayton will be here if some others really have good TC. He will be used as a trading pawn. Keep N. O. in mind. If this is correct, I see Richardson making the squad with 1 or 2 going on the PC.

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LB - 8: Ware, Ellis, Ayodele, James, Spencer, Carpenter, Burnett, & Junior Glymph While the starting spots might be up for grabs, I don't see a lot of questions about who the guys will be on the roster except for Glymph. I chose him because he is intriguing and might fit well with Wade's style. The others on the roster are: Dedrick Harrington, John Saldi, Alex Obomese, and Blair Philips but I don't see any of them making the final roster unless someone gets hurt. I also don't believe we will keep more than 8 LBs.


I think you are right on this, but I am hoping that Harrington will give an excellent showing and possibly unseat Glymph.

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CB - 5: Newman, Henry, Glenn, Jacques Reeves, & Courtney Brown Nathan Jones might squeak in there somewhere if we keep 6 but I doubt it. Alan Ball, Quincy Butler, and Joey Thomas are the others on the roster but they are all longshots.

Brown will be grown to relieve Glenn in the 5 and 10 packages. Butler has a good chance to knock Reeves out also. I see Ball headed to the PS.

Gramatica will be on the squad for sure. We may carry two but if not it is Gramatica.

I see the other positions the same way you guys do. Would like to see Remi possibly make the team.

But like stated before, this is all so early. But fun speculating.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

I did one earlier, here it is, w/ a couple of changes

QB: Romo, Johnson, Matt Baker
RB: Julius, Marion, Tyson Thompson
FB: Deon Anderson
WR: TO, Hurd, Isaiah Stanback
WR: Glenn, Crayton, Austin
TE: Witten, Fasano, Adam Bergen
LT: Flozell, Pat McQ, Doug Free
LG: Kosier, Proctor
C: Gurode
RG: Davis
RT: Colombo, James Marten

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Defense:

LDE: Spears, Hatcher
NT: Ferguson, Ratliff
RDE: Canty, Stephen Bowen

LOLB: Ware, Junior Glymph
LILB: Bradie, Carpenter
RILB: Akin, Burnett
ROLB: Ellis, Spencer

LCB: Newman, Jacque Reeves, Nate Jones
FS: Hamlin, Watkins
SS: Roy, Keith Davis
RCB: Henry, Aaron Glenn, Courtney Brown

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PK: Grammatica, Folk
P: McBrier
LS: JP Lodaceur(SP)

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PS

Alan Ball
Ola Doganduro(SP)
Rodney Hannah
Matt Moore
Jackie Battle
Alonzo Coleman

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Why are we all guessing these UDFAs beat out Tyson Thompson for the third RB spot? I'm not saying it can't happen, but wouldn't TT have a default leg up with his speed and experience? You might as well keep him as the third just in case something happens to Austin... although statistically the two are on equal footing in the return game, so it wouldn't be a stretch to just start him there anyway.

I think TT makes the team again, he's a good return guy

 

[Clove]

Burnett eventually beats out James.

That's very interesting to me, I do want James to be beaten out, I never even considered Burnett, I always hoped that Carp could do that, but this would be good too.