Owen Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 [i know this is early, but it is all in fun... I reserve the right to make changes when I want to and will except suggestions to change...... My 53 man Roster as of Today..... QB (3) Fitz, Thigpen, Smith TE (3) Chandler, Martin, Nelson RB (3) Jackson, Spiller, White FB (1) McIntyne WR (6) Johnson, Evans, Nelson, Parish, Easley, Jones G (3) Levitre, Urbik, Wang T (4) Bell, Pears, Wrottle, Hariston C (2) Wood, Handgartner Total 25 DE (4) Dareus, Edwards, Johnson, Carrington NT (3) Williams, Troup, Jasper OLB (4) Merriman, Kelsay, Coleman, Batten ILB (4) Davis, Barnett, Sheppard, Moats CB (5) McGee, Florence, McKelvin, Williams, Corner SS (4) Wilson, Scott, Searcy, Corto FS (1) Byrd Total 25 Special Teams... (3) Moorman, Lindell, Sanborn........ Total 53.... I am hoping other players step up especially on the O-line... We have weak backups... The linebacking corp still could be changed... I do not like putting Moats at MLB.... What changes would you make as of today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Rob Johnson Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 The only guy I think they may want to keep might be the ILB White and keeping 6 WRs plus Smith seems excessive. I'd also like them to find a backup FS or resign Whitner and move Wilson to FS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NishP Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 WR- spot on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 That's a pretty good list all around. I think Corto goes and we keep one extra LB, which is probably Chris White and maybe Maybin, yes Maybin. Danny Battan, unfortunately, may be released, even though he is a decent player. Of course there are going to be injuries so a couple of bubble players will probably make the team and guys on your list will be inactive. I also think we need to find room for a couple players so we either keep only two TEs and six WR, or three TE and five WR, especially with Brad Smith, and Spiller/Jackson/Shawn Nelson able to split out. Donald Jones would be a very hard player to cut because of his ST play, but Brad Smith is a gunner, too. I know he's fan fave but Jasper might be PS just because of the numbers game on defense. He will really have to impress and make plays on defense in games to be on this active roster. We can always re-sign him if someone wants to try to sign him off the PS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 (edited) I am hoping other players step up especially on the O-line... We have weak backups... The linebacking corp still could be changed... I do not like putting Moats at MLB.... What changes would you make as of today? Shifting Moats outside and Batten inside is one thing I'd do but all and all I think your pretty accurate. I'd love to see us land Kevin Boss and drop David Martin. I'd also getting a veteran swing OT be nice as allow Wrotto to go back to G and maybe let us move Wang to the practice squad. Also Donald Jones is in a numbers game as Brad Smith although listed as a QB will more than likely see more action at WR. So we might see Levi Brown as a 4th QB or another S added to the mix. Edited August 3, 2011 by The Jokeman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanners Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 [i know this is early, but it is all in fun... I reserve the right to make changes when I want to and will except suggestions to change...... My 53 man Roster as of Today..... QB (3) Fitz, Thigpen, Smith TE (3) Chandler, Martin, Nelson RB (3) Jackson, Spiller, White FB (1) McIntyne WR (6) Johnson, Evans, Nelson, Parish, Easley, Jones G (3) Levitre, Urbik, Wang T (4) Bell, Pears, Wrottle, Hariston C (2) Wood, Handgartner Total 25 DE (4) Dareus, Edwards, Johnson, Carrington NT (3) Williams, Troup, Jasper OLB (4) Merriman, Kelsay, Coleman, Batten ILB (4) Davis, Barnett, Sheppard, Moats CB (5) McGee, Florence, McKelvin, Williams, Corner SS (4) Wilson, Scott, Searcy, Corto FS (1) Byrd Total 25 Special Teams... (3) Moorman, Lindell, Sanborn........ Total 53.... I am hoping other players step up especially on the O-line... We have weak backups... The linebacking corp still could be changed... I do not like putting Moats at MLB.... What changes would you make as of today? Just to let you know it's a 54 man roster now. I like your selections. Add one more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frogger Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 No Torber? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Just to let you know it's a 54 man roster now. I like your selections. Add one more! I could be wrong but I don't think there were any changes to the 53 man roster limit. The only change I know of is the active game day roster was changed from 45 to 46 with no third QB rule (which doesn't change it all that much number wise, just how teams use their 3rd QB). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
....lybob Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 That looks like a pretty good roster Some possible changes 1. The fifth and sixth WR are all about special teams and Easley with the injury I think opens the door for Kamar Aiken 2. TE and OT I still think a free agent pickup is still a possibility 3 Urbik is not a lock in my mind, Rinehart is still in the running Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanForever19 Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 No Torber? I was thinking the same exact thing. I don't see us cutting him. He provides decent veteran depth. Which only makes the Arthur Moats move that much more enfuriating to me. You have Andra Davis, Nick Barnett, Kelvin Sheppard, and Reggie Torbor at ILB. Beyond Shawne Merriman and Chris Kelsay, we have nothing. I could understand the move if Moats wasn't providing pass rush, but he was coming on as one of our best (or only, for that matter) pass rushers! I just don't get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollars 2 donuts Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Ya know, Owen, I have this feeling that you probably have about 49 or 50 of these right. Yeah, not bad for August 3rd!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanners Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 I could be wrong but I don't think there were any changes to the 53 man roster limit. The only change I know of is the active game day roster was changed from 45 to 46 with no third QB rule (which doesn't change it all that much number wise, just how teams use their 3rd QB). Thanks Kelly. You are right, my bad. Thanks for clearing that up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clancynut Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Looks good but I think one or two of the players on the final roster are not with the team yet. Nix stated that one of the best days to improve your roster is the day final rosters are announced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsObserver Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Looks good but I think one or two of the players on the final roster are not with the team yet. Nix stated that one of the best days to improve your roster is the day final rosters are announced. Yes, yes, yes. I was going to start a thread about "Dates to watch" but there's no sense in it since you just summed it up. For Bills fans, keep an eye on final cut down day. Nix likes to see what comes available and snatch up a player or two. I do like that 53 man roster aside from a tweak here or there. Torbor has been standing out in camp so far, which is a surprise to me. He's probably making it. Even though he's likely a solid special teams contributor, I'm not of a Corto fan. I can do without him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justnzane Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 My 53 man Roster as of Today..... QB (3) Fitz, Thigpen, Brown (I think Levi will show that he has developed a bit in the offseason) TE (2) Chandler, Nelson (I think David Nelson will also see PT here) RB (3) Jackson, Spiller, White FB (1) McIntyre WR (7) Johnson, Evans, Nelson, Parish, Smith, Easley, Jones (Regardless of what you call Brad Smith, he makes the roster. I just prefer to call him a WR) G (3) Levitre, Urbik, Rhinehart (I ultimately think that that Handy will start at RG to start the season with Urbik later on, Wang to PS) T (4) Bell, Pears, Wrotto, Hairston C (2) Wood, Hangartner Total 25 DE (4) Dareus, Edwards, Johnson, Carrington NT (3) Williams, Troup, Jasper OLB (5) Merriman, Kelsay, Coleman, Batten, Moats (I switched Moats back to OLB as I think they are trying to making him a swing LB) ILB (4) Davis, Barnett, Sheppard, Torbor (Torbor is back as I see more value in him than Corto, sorry Orchard Park Alums) CB (5) McGee, Florence, McKelvin, Williams, Corner SS (3) Wilson, Scott, Searcy (Wilson and Scott are versatile enough to cover Free if Byrd isn't the word) FS (1) Byrd Total 25 Special Teams... (3) Moorman, Lindell, Sanborn........ Sanborn does have a challenge this year as well as Lindell Total 53.... FWIW, I can see Maybin getting a spot over Coleman and his 80th second chance with the Bills. Practice Squad: Roosevelt WR, Wang OT, Taua RB, Aiken WR, Cook CB (if not on IR), Rogers CB, Hicks LB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BucksNBills Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 I was thinking the same exact thing. I don't see us cutting him. He provides decent veteran depth. Which only makes the Arthur Moats move that much more enfuriating to me. You have Andra Davis, Nick Barnett, Kelvin Sheppard, and Reggie Torbor at ILB. Beyond Shawne Merriman and Chris Kelsay, we have nothing. I could understand the move if Moats wasn't providing pass rush, but he was coming on as one of our best (or only, for that matter) pass rushers! I just don't get it. You don't get it because you're not an NFL coach. They really like what they have on the O-line. Feel Rhinehart and Urbik will both make the team and they are trying to sign D. Bell to an extension as they feel he will take off this season. Don't expect any more moves along the O-line. Obviously, don't agree with this assessment, but since they have been doing this their whole lives, I will hold my judgement until game time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanForever19 Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 (edited) You don't get it because you're not an NFL coach. They really like what they have on the O-line. Feel Rhinehart and Urbik will both make the team and they are trying to sign D. Bell to an extension as they feel he will take off this season. Don't expect any more moves along the O-line. Obviously, don't agree with this assessment, but since they have been doing this their whole lives, I will hold my judgement until game time. Now I REALLY don't get it. I was talking about the LB's and you went off on me about the OL? I wasn't talking about the O-Line at all. I was talking about Arthur Moats' move from OLB to ILB. What does Rinehart and Urbik have to do with any part of my post? Edited August 3, 2011 by BillsFanForever19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BucksNBills Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Now I REALLY don't get it. I was talking about the LB's and you went off on me about the OL? I wasn't talking about the O-Line at all. I was talking about Arthur Moats' move from OLB to ILB. What does Rinehart and Urbik have to do with any part of my post? I moved on quickly because I really don't care about your armchair analysis on the waterboy situation, let alone the LB moves, and because I felt real information would be appreciated on this board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanForever19 Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 I moved on quickly because I really don't care about your armchair analysis on the waterboy situation, let alone the LB moves, and because I felt real information would be appreciated on this board. If you have an issue with people on this board questioning the Bills logic in things, you're going to fly off the handle on every post. I suggest Xanax. It works great when it comes to calming the nerves. It may even help you focus on what you're actually making a point against. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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