Roster Projection Time...

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My 53ish

QB: (2)

Tony Romo
Kyle Orton
PS: Rudy Carpenter

The decision to go with 2 is a hard one, but McGee hasn't shown anything and Carpenter isn't but a arm to throw in camp. I really wished for a guy like Harnish in the 7th round back in the draft. The only good thing is we will not need Orton much this year ;)

RB: (4)

DeMarco Murry
Felix Jones
Phillip Tanner
Lawrence Vickers
PS: Jamize Olawale

Pretty easy to predict this. Although Felix doesn't quite look the same, I think he may be too bulked up kinda like Julius was after a full offseason with BP. DeMarco will be a pillar of this offense and Tanner could very well be #2 next year as well. Vickers is gonna be on the highlight reel with some of his blocks too. I'm really excited about our running game with Vickers, Livings and Bernadeau in front of him. Olawale is a good developmental guy and runs very hard considering his background. Though, I wouldn't trust him for extended periods.

TE: (3)

Jason Witten
John Phillips
James Hanna
PS: Andrew Szczerba

This is a easy choice, although I cannot accurately predict what the staff is going to do with Witten out for these last few weeks. I think Hanna can become a moderate weapon in his absence worst case with Phillips doing some of the hard blocking work. Szczerba could very well be our #3 next year if Phillips leaves too.

WR: (5)

Dez Bryant (Duh!)
Miles Austin
Cole Beasley
Kevin Ogletree
Dwayne Harris
PS:Andre Holmes, Danny Coale

I think we go with 5, for now unless someone gets hurt and Holmes earns a chance. I still am persistant that Ogletree could be cut and replaced with someone after final cuts (Kyle Williams in SF) for example. Cole and Dwayne will both play special teams too, giving them more accountability and flexibility, making them hard to cut. Holmes may play his way up too and move Ogletree off the roster. Coale hasn't played so he's going to the PS for now...

Offensive Line: (10)
Tyron Smith
Nate Livings
Phil Costa
Mackenzy Bernadeau
Doug Free
Jeremy Parnell
David Arkin
Kevin Kowalski
Ronald Leary
Pat McQuistan
PS: Daniel Loper

The Oline can have a few changes too, but the starting 5 is guaranteed as are Parnell, Arkin, Kowalski and Leary IMO. McQuistan is kept only because Dockery has been garbage and could be swapped for a better lineman after one is cut. Leary will probably see time this year to see if he can hold up for us in the future as the swing OG. Loper may get moved around for other PS talent too.

Defensive Line: (7)
Jason Hatcher
Jay Ratliff
Marcus Spears
Tyrone Crawford
Rob Callaway
Sean Lissemore
Kenyon Coleman
PS: Ben Bass

We all know the starting 3 and Crawford and Lissemore are safe. I placed Coleman for his veteran leadership and attitude. Callaway has shown more push to me this preseason and he gets the edge. I always love to churn and churn the roster ;)

LB: (9)

DeMarcus Ware
Sean Lee
Bruce Carter
Anthony Spencer
Dan Connor
Victor Butler
Alex Albright
Kyle Wilber
Adrian Hamilton
PS: Orie Lemon
McSurdy to IR

I chose to keep Hamilton over Lemon because of his pass rush ability. The fact that Albright can backup both ILB and OLB gives him a big jump up over Lemon and since we are auditioning for OLB for next year we need to see what Hamilton can do. The other personnel are pretty much locks making this the deepest position on the roster.

CB: (5)

Brandon Carr
Morris Claiborne
Mike Jenkins
Orlando Scandrick
Lionel Smith
PS: Teddy Williams

The top 4 are easy to pick. Smith makes it over Mario Butler because of his awful timing in coverage and Smith's ability as a pure CB is better than Butler's versatility.

Safety: (4)

Gerald Sensabaugh
Barry Church
Matt Johnson
Danny McCray
PS: Eddie Whitley

This is another easy position group to pick after the Pool release. Whitley offers some developing talent at S as well.

Specialists: (3)

Dan Bailey
Chris Jones
LP LaDouceur

Yes, I only have 52 players here, we will sign someone to the roster, but my crystal ball isn't working right now. It could be a CB or a WR or even a QB. We very well may drop more than just one guy and pick up several players in needed positions. We've seen several guys progress (Beasley) and several not progress enough (Felix, Brent). Time will only tell..
 
My 53ish

QB: (2)
Tony Romo
Kyle Orton
PS: Rudy Carpenter
Ok.
The decision to go with 2 is a hard one, but McGee hasn't shown anything and Carpenter isn't but a arm to throw in camp. I really wished for a guy like Harnish in the 7th round back in the draft. The only good thing is we will not need Orton much this year ;)

RB: (4)
DeMarco Murry
Felix Jones
Phillip Tanner
Lawrence Vickers
PS: Jamize Olawale
Ok.
Pretty easy to predict this. Although Felix doesn't quite look the same, I think he may be too bulked up kinda like Julius was after a full offseason with BP. DeMarco will be a pillar of this offense and Tanner could very well be #2 next year as well. Vickers is gonna be on the highlight reel with some of his blocks too. I'm really excited about our running game with Vickers, Livings and Bernadeau in front of him. Olawale is a good developmental guy and runs very hard considering his background. Though, I wouldn't trust him for extended periods.

TE: (3)
Jason Witten
John Phillips
James Hanna
PS: Andrew Szczerba
Ok.
This is a easy choice, although I cannot accurately predict what the staff is going to do with Witten out for these last few weeks. I think Hanna can become a moderate weapon in his absence worst case with Phillips doing some of the hard blocking work. Szczerba could very well be our #3 next year if Phillips leaves too.

WR: (5)
Dez Bryant (Duh!)
Miles Austin
Cole Beasley
Kevin Ogletree
Dwayne Harris
PS:Andre Holmes, Danny Coale
It is doubtful that either Holmes or Coale will go unclaimed by another team.
I think we go with 5, for now unless someone gets hurt and Holmes earns a chance. I still am persistant that Ogletree could be cut and replaced with someone after final cuts (Kyle Williams in SF) for example. Cole and Dwayne will both play special teams too, giving them more accountability and flexibility, making them hard to cut. Holmes may play his way up too and move Ogletree off the roster. Coale hasn't played so he's going to the PS for now...

Offensive Line: (10)
Tyron Smith
Nate Livings
Phil Costa
Mackenzy Bernadeau
Doug Free
Jeremy Parnell
David Arkin
Kevin Kowalski
Ronald Leary
Pat McQuistan
PS: Daniel Loper
Loper is a veteran. He is not eligilble for the PS.
If Dockery and McQuistan are on the game 1 roster, then their salaries are guaranteed for the year.
Kowalski is expected to start the year on the PUP list.


The Oline can have a few changes too, but the starting 5 is guaranteed as are Parnell, Arkin, Kowalski and Leary IMO. McQuistan is kept only because Dockery has been garbage and could be swapped for a better lineman after one is cut. Leary will probably see time this year to see if he can hold up for us in the future as the swing OG. Loper may get moved around for other PS talent too.

Defensive Line: (7)
Jason Hatcher
Jay Ratliff
Marcus Spears
Tyrone Crawford
Rob Callaway
Sean Lissemore
Kenyon Coleman
PS: Ben Bass
I don't know exactly who makes it on the DL, but I would bet money that they don't keep both Coleman and Spears. That is to much money for backups. I think the team likes Geathers more than the fans like him. He does take up double-teams. I doubt that Brent gets cut.

We all know the starting 3 and Crawford and Lissemore are safe. I placed Coleman for his veteran leadership and attitude. Callaway has shown more push to me this preseason and he gets the edge. I always love to churn and churn the roster ;)

LB: (9)
DeMarcus Ware
Sean Lee
Bruce Carter
Anthony Spencer
Dan Connor
Victor Butler
Alex Albright
Kyle Wilber
Adrian Hamilton
PS: Orie Lemon
McSurdy to IR
Ok.
I chose to keep Hamilton over Lemon because of his pass rush ability. The fact that Albright can backup both ILB and OLB gives him a big jump up over Lemon and since we are auditioning for OLB for next year we need to see what Hamilton can do. The other personnel are pretty much locks making this the deepest position on the roster.

CB: (5)
Brandon Carr
Morris Claiborne
Mike Jenkins
Orlando Scandrick
Lionel Smith
PS: Teddy Williams
This might be your preference, but if you look at the preseason depth chart, it's doubtful that Smith makes the 53 man roster. The 2nd string has clearly been Butler/Williams with AOA as 2nd/3rd string and Smith/Wilson at the bottom of the depth chart.
The top 4 are easy to pick. Smith makes it over Mario Butler because of his awful timing in coverage and Smith's ability as a pure CB is better than Butler's versatility.

Safety: (4)
Gerald Sensabaugh
Barry Church
Matt Johnson
Danny McCray
PS: Eddie Whitley
Ok.
This is another easy position group to pick after the Pool release. Whitley offers some developing talent at S as well.

Specialists: (3)

Dan Bailey
Chris Jones
LP LaDouceur

Yes, I only have 52 players here, we will sign someone to the roster, but my crystal ball isn't working right now. It could be a CB or a WR or even a QB. We very well may drop more than just one guy and pick up several players in needed positions. We've seen several guys progress (Beasley) and several not progress enough (Felix, Brent). Time will only tell..
 
53 and projections

QB: (2)
Tony Romo
Kyle Orton
PS: Rudy Carpenter
Really believe that we might go with 3 with someone of another team. But right now two.

RB: (4)
DeMarco Murry
Felix Jones
Phillip Tanner
Lawrence Vickers
PS: Jamize Olawale
If Tanner doesn't get back soon then Olawale may make the squad.

TE: (3)
Jason Witten
John Phillips
James Hanna
PS: Andrew Szczerba
Won't be surprised to see someone off another roster instead of Szczerba.

WR: (6)
Dez Bryant
Miles Austin
Cole Beasley
Andre Holmes
Kevin Ogletree
Dwayne Harris
PS::Raymond Radway, Danny Coale
Actually believe that Coale will ultimately make the 53. Understand since Miami has named Tannehill the starter that Ireland has made inquiries to acquiring Ogletree.

Offensive Line: (9)
Tyron Smith
Nate Livings
Phil Costa
Mackenzy Bernadeau
Doug Free
Jeremy Parnell
David Arkin
Ronald Leary
Pat McQuistan
PS: Harland Gunn OG/OC PUP: Kevin Kowalski
Loper is a veteran. He is not eligilble for the PS.
The interesting thing is Phillip Blake OC Baylor with Denver may be available on the final cut. Would be a nice pickup at OC.

Defensive Line: (7)
Jason Hatcher
Jay Ratliff
Marcus Spears
Tyrone Crawford
Rob Callaway
Sean Lissemore
Josh Brent
PS: Ben Bass
Geathers has to show something these last two games to make it interesting. Spears and Coleman have value if the injuries keep coming on all the other teams especially after this past weekend.

LB: (9)
DeMarcus Ware
Sean Lee
Bruce Carter
Anthony Spencer
Dan Connor
Victor Butler
Alex Albright
Kyle Wilber
Adrian Hamilton
PS: Orie Lemon IR: Caleb McSurdy
Tough call here but I would keep Hamilton over Lemon.

CB: (5)
Brandon Carr
Morris Claiborne
Orlando Scandrick
Mario Butler
Lionel Smith
PS: Teddy Williams PUP: Jenkins
Should be an interesting battle between Butler, AOA, Smith, Williams and CJ Wilson for at least two spots. I don't expect Jenkins back until after our bye.

Safety: (4)
Gerald Sensabaugh
Barry Church
Matt Johnson
Danny McCray
Mana Silva
PS: Eddie Whitley
Believe we go with 5 here or 6 at Corner.

Specialists: (3)

Dan Bailey
Chris Jones
LP Ladouceur
Right now Hughlett is playing very well and due to $$, I could see him unseating Ladouceur

I have 10 on the PUP and know there will only be 8, just can't see which way we will go yet.

We usually do not have any trades on the cut to 53 but I see this year being different unless we suffer some bad injuries in the next two weeks. Everyone keeps clamoring for a vet WR and/or a vet OC or heck even Merriman now that Buffalo has released him but I look at what Garrett is trying to do long term and although they might be short term fixes, it isn't his way. Anyone we pick up will be RKG for Garrett and it won't matter if they are a vet or a rookie cut. To Garrett, it is about building a team for now and the long term so don't expect a Jason Brown or Shawn Merriman anytime soon. Same goes for a Plaxico Buress.
 
In the OP, you have way too many practice squad guys. Not allowed that many. And Loper isn't eligible, I don't think.
 
Sandyf;4677209 said:
The interesting thing is Phillip Blake OC Baylor with Denver may be available on the final cut. Would be a nice pickup at OC.

What makes you think that Blake is going to get cut?
 

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