silvermike Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 It goes without saying that this is worth virtually nothing at this point; the draft's not even over. But I needed to sort through all our talent mentally, and writing out was the easiest way to do it. QB (3): Ryan Fitzpatrick, Tyler Thigpen, Brad Smith RB (4): Fred Jackson, CJ Spiller, Johnny White, Tashard Choice FB (1): Corey McIntyre WR (6): Stevie Johnson, David Nelson, Donald Jones, TJ Graham, Derek Hagan, Marcus Easley TE (2): Scott Chandler, Mike Caussin OT (4): Chris Hairston, Erik Pears, Cordy Glenn, Zebrie Sanders OG (4): Andy Levitre, Chad Rinehart, Kraig Urbik, Mark Asper OC (2): Eric Wood, Colin Brown -- DE (5): Mario Williams, Mark Anderson, Shawne Merriman, Chris Kelsay, Robert Eddins DT (4): Marcel Dareus, Kyle Williams, Torrell Troup, Kellen Heard OLB (5): Nick Barnett, Kirk Morrison, Nigel Bradham, Bryan Scott, Arthur Moats ILB (2): Kelvin Sheppard, Tank Carder CB (5): Aaron Williams, Stephon Gilmore, Terrence McGee, Ron Brooks, Justin Rogers S (3): Jairus Byrd, George Wilson, Da'Norris Searcy -- ST (3): Rian Lindell, Brian Moorman, Garrison Sanborn Notable Cuts: Danny Batten, Leodis McKelvin, Spencer Johnson, Alex Carrington, Dwan Edwards. ---------------------- Somewhat optimistically, this has the first six rounds of draft picks make the team. For the 7th round, UDFAs, and future UFAs and other teams' cuts, I think the biggest opportunities are for a fourth safety (currently unfilled since Scott can play both positions), DL depth (although I think we're likely to shed a lot of veteran this summer, like Edwards, Carrington, Johnson), ILB, and potentially, TE. EDIT: Since this post was still on the first page when Florence got cut, I feel entitled to edit to reflect. But I'm disclosing here that I had Florence in and Moats out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in San Diego Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 I'm sure about Drayton making it. He is going to get pushed hard by this new crop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanForever19 Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 I don't know if I see us keeping 5 RB's total. I think either Choice or White gets cut after camp. And i'd list Bryan Scott as a SS first and a LB second. I also see Asper as making the PS or getting cut after camp. I don't think he makes the active roster. Other than that, I like it. As long as it's "at the moment". I'm hoping for some late signings (namely an upgrade to Thigpen). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvermike Posted April 28, 2012 Author Share Posted April 28, 2012 I don't know if I see us keeping 5 RB's total. I think either Choice or White gets cut after camp. And i'd list Bryan Scott as a SS first and a LB second. I also see Asper as making the PS or getting cut after camp. I don't think he makes the active roster. Other than that, I like it. As long as it's "at the moment". I'm hoping for some late signings (namely an upgrade to Thigpen). Yeah, I think I could see us dropping an RB and a WR from this list for another DB and LB. Potentially another DT could make the team (Carrington?) also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 No way Carrington gets axed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swnybillsfan Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 i would hope that alex carringto makes this team, and as a defensive end at that. i've seen some good things from him and would hope that going back to de (where he played in college, i beleive) would do him good. anyway, i'm rooting for this guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterpan Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 (edited) Ill eat my hate if Troup makes it. D Edwards, Carrington, S Johnson, and Heard were all better than him last year. I also don't see Moats getting let go, he is a good versitle guy and could play STs, or us keeping 4 rbs on the roster. So keep Moats let White go. Batten could make it as a DE over Eddins. Edited April 28, 2012 by peterpan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 (edited) It's pretty interesting that there don't seem to be many spots open on this roster, even for a team than went 6-10 and finished last in their division. I agree with others that we probably won't keep five RBs, and I'd probably list Scott as a S first. I'm not sure I see Asper, Eddins, and Brooks making the final 53 -- probably PS for those guys. In their place, I would probably keep Moats and Carrington. I'm not a McKelvin fan, but he might also stick around one more year. It probably depends on how comfortable the coaches are with a rookie (Brooks). I'm curious to see if Clowney can make the team, too -- and who would get cut because of it (probably between him and Hagan). Not much room for any UDFAs on this roster, unless someone plays lights out. Edited April 28, 2012 by Rubes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DreamOnDan Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 OK here is my attempt at it.. Original Post pretty darn good I think, but I see some differences that I gotta fix. Time will tell, gotta make this 53 guys i guess: QB (3): Ryan Fitzpatrick, Tyler Thigpen, Brad Smith RB (3): Fred Jackson, CJ Spiller, Johnny White or Tashard Choice FB (1): Corey McIntyre WR (6): Stevie Johnson, David Nelson, Donald Jones, TJ Graham, Derek Hagan, Marcus Easley TE (2): Scott Chandler, Mike Caussin or Fendi Onobun OT (4): Chris Hairston, Erik Pears, Cordy Glenn, Zebrie Sanders OG (4): Andy Levitre, Chad Rinehart, Kraig Urbik, Mark Asper or Michael Jasper OC (1): Eric Wood -- DE (4): Mario Williams, Shawne Merriman, Mark Anderson, Chris Kelsay DT (5): Marcel Dareus, Kyle Williams, Dwan Edwards, Torrell Troup, Alex Carrington (basically doubles as 5th DT and 5th DE) OLB (4): Nick Barnett, Kirk Morrison, Nigel Bradham, Tank Carder ILB (2): Kelvin Sheppard, Chris White CB (7): Aaron Williams, Stephon Gilmore, Terrence McGee, Drayton Florence, Leodis McKelvin, Ron Brooks, Justin Rogers, S (4): Jairus Byrd, George Wilson, Da'Norris Searcy, Bryan Scott -- ST (3): Rian Lindell, Brian Moorman, Garrison Sanborn ---------------------- Ok This keeps our best 53, we have the money. Why not just keep our best 53? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biglukes Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 Not that any of it really matters right now but unless there is a UDFA tight end that blows them away, I'd bet Lee Smith is the #2 TE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bladiebla Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 'There going to be some names amongst the cuts that's for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyHorseAteTheKid Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 Hate to see some of those cuts... Want to see how Moats, Batten and Carrington work out in the new defense.. Pre season will give us a real look at who is best... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigc14120 Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 No way McKelvin gets cut....traded maybe, but not cut....Bleacher had him as the 40th CB in the league...that would be top half of second CB group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chas56 Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 (edited) The Bills were 6-10, not very good. But those were our guys last year. That was our team. We pulled for them. We were 100% behind them. Now we have some new guys that will push some of them. That's the game. Turnovers, churning of the the roster. But if they don't do it, the Bills go 6-10 again. Same guys; same results. I loved 'em, too. Edited April 29, 2012 by Chas56 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanInUticaTampa Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 It goes without saying that this is worth virtually nothing at this point; the draft's not even over. But I needed to sort through all our talent mentally, and writing out was the easiest way to do it. QB (3): Ryan Fitzpatrick, Tyler Thigpen, Brad Smith RB (4): Fred Jackson, CJ Spiller, Johnny White, Tashard Choice FB (1): Corey McIntyre WR (6): Stevie Johnson, David Nelson, Donald Jones, TJ Graham, Derek Hagan, Marcus Easley TE (2): Scott Chandler, Mike Caussin OT (4): Chris Hairston, Erik Pears, Cordy Glenn, Zebrie Sanders OG (4): Andy Levitre, Chad Rinehart, Kraig Urbik, Mark Asper OC (2): Eric Wood, Colin Brown -- DE (5): Mario Williams, Mark Anderson, Shawne Merriman, Chris Kelsay, Robert Eddins DT (4): Marcel Dareus, Kyle Williams, Torrell Troup, Kellen Heard OLB (4): Nick Barnett, Kirk Morrison, Nigel Bradham, Bryan Scott ILB (2): Kelvin Sheppard, Tank Carder CB (6): Aaron Williams, Stephon Gilmore, Terrence McGee, Drayton Florence, Ron Brooks, Justin Rogers S (3): Jairus Byrd, George Wilson, Da'Norris Searcy -- ST (3): Rian Lindell, Brian Moorman, Garrison Sanborn Notable Cuts: Danny Batten, Arthur Moats, Leodis McKelvin, Spencer Johnson, Alex Carrington, Dwan Edwards. ---------------------- Somewhat optimistically, this has the first six rounds of draft picks make the team. For the 7th round, UDFAs, and future UFAs and other teams' cuts, I think the biggest opportunities are for a fourth safety (currently unfilled since Scott can play both positions), DL depth (although I think we're likely to shed a lot of veteran this summer, like Edwards, Carrington, Johnson), ILB, and potentially, TE. This is a pretty good guess this early on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 (edited) I think Carrington, Leodis and Spencer Johnson stay. Chris White makes the team. Lee Smith is back-up TE Eddins is PS. Either Choice or White get cut. Asper is PS. Rogers gets cut unless one of the CBs gets hurt.Caussin cut. Edited April 29, 2012 by Kelly the Dog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida Gator 14 Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 Bleacher had him as the 40th CB in the league. Unreliable source. If I wanted to, I could make a Bleacher account and declare Fitz the #1 QB in football... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvermike Posted April 29, 2012 Author Share Posted April 29, 2012 No way McKelvin gets cut....traded maybe, but not cut....Bleacher had him as the 40th CB in the league...that would be top half of second CB group. Bleacher can have them wherever they want. Chan Gailey didn't have him in the starting lineup after the bye, and he was at best, 4th on the depth chart before we brought in two rookie DBs. He's relatively expensive compared to Brooks and Rogers, and has basically no trade value. He's probably not going to hang on as a punt return with Brad Smith's WR duties limited. I think he's gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
....lybob Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 (edited) Made a few changes QB (3): Ryan Fitzpatrick, Colt McCoy, Brad Smith RB (3): Fred Jackson, CJ Spiller, Tashard Choice FB (0): no fullback WR (6): Stevie Johnson, David Nelson, Donald Jones, TJ Graham, Derek Hagan, Marcus Easley TE (3): Scott Chandler, FENDI ONOBUN, KEVIN BROCK, OT (4): Chris Hairston, Erik Pears, Cordy Glenn, Zebrie Sanders OG (4): Andy Levitre, Kraig Urbik, Michael Jasper, CHAD RINEHART OC (2): Eric Wood, Mark Asper -- DE (4): Mario Williams, Mark Anderson, Shawne Merriman, Kyle Moore DT (5): Marcel Dareus, Kyle Williams, Jarron Gilbert, Alex Carrington, Kellen Heard OLB (5): Nick Barnett, Kirk Morrison, Nigel Bradham, Arthur Moats, Bryan Scott ILB (2): Kelvin Sheppard, Tank Carder CB (6): Aaron Williams, Stephon Gilmore, Terrence McGee, Leodis McKelvin , Ron Brooks, Justin Rogers S (3): Jairus Byrd, George Wilson, Da'Norris Searcy -- ST (3): Rian Lindell, Brian Moorman, Garrison Sanborn Notable Cuts: Danny Batten,, Spencer Johnson, Dwan Edwards, Florence, Kelsay ---------------------- Edited April 29, 2012 by ....lybob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 Anyone putting Onubun over Lee Smith has no idea. Lee Smith was a steal from the Patriots last year; someone the Bills had supposedely wanted in last years draft and only in his 2nd year upcoming. Spencer Johnson or Dwan will remain on the team because they are the best option we have when we need a 3-4 DT. We will keep McIntyre for as much special teams as we will playing on offense, because I expect to see him in the next season more then before pushing holes for our RB trio. They'll keep McKelvin over Rogers because he is a proven athlete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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