GunnerBill Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 (edited) So this is a thread I do every year - usually at the end of mini camp and then it plays out through camp and pre-season. Obviously the timing is influenced this year by covid and the situation, but here is my roster thread. Key: BLACK - Lock for the roster if healthy BLUE - Likely to make it if healthy but not a lock RED - Fighting for a spot Note: Red does not mean no chance... it means fighting for a spot. Every year people get that wrong. Quarterbacks Josh Allen Matt Barkley Jake Fromm Davis Webb Running backs Zack Moss Devin Singletary Patrick DiMarco FB Reggie Gilliam FB Taiwan Jones Christian Wade (Int.) T. J. Yeldon Wide receivers Stefon Diggs Cole Beasley John Brown Gabriel Davis Andre Roberts Robert Foster Isaiah Hodgins Isaiah McKenzie Duke Williams Nick Easley Tight ends Dawson Knox Lee Smith Tyler Kroft Tommy Sweeney Nate Becker Jason Croom Offensive line Dion Dawkins Jon Feliciano* Cody Ford Mitch Morse Quinton Spain Ty Nsekhe Brian Winters Daryl Williams Ryan Bates Trey Adams Evan Boehm Ike Boettger Victor Salako Brandon Walton Marquel Harrell Defensive line Mario Addison Vernon Butler A. J. Epenesa Jerry Hughes Quinton Jefferson Ed Oliver Harrison Phillips Darryl Johnson Trent Murphy Mike Love Niles Scott Vincent Taylor Bryan Cox Jr. Linebackers A. J. Klein Tremaine Edmunds Matt Milano Tyler Matakevich Tyrel Dodson Vosean Joseph Del'Shawn Phillips Corey Thompson Corner Taron Johnson Levi Wallace Tre'Davious White Josh Norman Siran Neal Dane Jackson Cam Lewis Ike Brown Safety Micah Hyde Jordan Poyer Jaquan Johnson Dean Marlowe Josh Thomas Specialists Reid Ferguson Steven Hauschka Tyler Bass Corey Bojorquez Kaare Vedvik Conclusion That gives me 31/53 locks and a further 12 who I think more than likely make it. That takes you to 43, and when you add in a punter (both in red at the moment but one of them or someone not currently on the roster will be there to punt) you get to 44 spots locked up. That mean you have 9 remaining roster spots to be fought for. Of those, they are all but certain to keep a 3rd running back, an 8th DL and at least a 5th linebacker and 5th corner. Then you have 5 spots that are genuine competitions and where it will come down to the positions they feel they need proven depth and the spots where they think they can get by worth having extra guys on the PS and calling them up for game day under the new rules. There could be an additional offensive line spot available at the start of the year as Feliciano is asterisked due to the known injury. If he starts the year on IR then another olineman will make it, and to be honest even if he doesn't they likely carry a 9th so that they can ride with Feliciano inactive for the first 3 or 4 weeks. Edited August 30, 2020 by GunnerBill 8 3 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanThru-N-Thru Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Great analysis Gunner ... Only change for me in your analysis is Boehm is more of a likely then fighting for a roster spot with the Jon Feliciano injury and the releasing of Long 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 (edited) I agree with most of this. Couple notes: I would have put TJ Yeldon in Blue as I think he likely makes the roster. They obviously wont keep just 2 RB's when one is a rookie. They tend to want to bring rookies along at a slower pace, and while I am certain Moss likely starts week 1 as Devin's backup, I still think they will want a veteran in that room given Devin still only has one season under his belt with this being a no preseason and COVID impacted camp. I think I would swap Sweeney and Smith in the red and blue. I think Sweeney showed enough last year to have a leg up on Lee who doesn't offer much outside of blocking and has struggled with penalties while in Buffalo. Especially with Kroft healthy and being their as a vet presence around Knox and Sweeney. Harrison Phillips is a Lock, especially with Star opting out. He was our best DT before getting hurt last year, and they love this guy. I wouldn't have him in Blue Outside of that, I would have put the list together the same everywhere else. Edited August 12, 2020 by Alphadawg7 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted August 12, 2020 Author Share Posted August 12, 2020 1 minute ago, BillsFanThru-N-Thru said: Great analysis Gunner ... Only change for me in your analysis is Boehm is more of a likely then fighting for a roster spot with the Jon Feliciano injury and the releasing of Long I think they will definitely keep one of Boehm and Bates to be their backup C... but 'cos I go back and forth on which one they are both on the in the fighting category for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 I’d bump Taiwan to blue for special teams reasons. McKenzie to blue. Sweeney to blue and Smith to red. Winters to black. Harrison Phillips to black. Siran Neal to blue (or even black) and Marlowe to red. Hauschka to red. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rc2catch Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 1 minute ago, Kirby Jackson said: I’d bump Taiwan to blue for special teams reasons. McKenzie to blue. Sweeney to blue and Smith to red. Winters to black. Harrison Phillips to black. Siran Neal to blue (or even black) and Marlowe to red. Hauschka to red. Siran Neal the 100mph man. Holy cow did that kids speed pop at the end of the season when he seen the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Well done. Your guys in red that I'd change to blue: RB: Jones WR: McKenzie OL: Bates, Boehm DL: Johnson CB: Jackson 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted August 12, 2020 Author Share Posted August 12, 2020 1 minute ago, Alphadawg7 said: I agree with most of this. Couple notes: I would have put TJ Yeldon in Blue as I think he likely makes the roster. They obviously wont keep just 2 RB's when one is a rookie. They tend to want to bring rookies along at a slower pace, and while I am certain Moss likely starts week 1 as Devin's backup, I still think they will want a veteran in that room given Devin still only has one season under his belt with this being a no preseason and COVID impacted camp. I think I would swap Sweeney and Smith in the red and blue. I think Sweeney showed enough last year to have a leg up on Lee who doesn't offer much outside of blocking and has struggled with penalties while in Buffalo. Especially with Kroft healthy and being their as a vet presence around Knox and Sweeney. Harrison Phillips is a Lock, especially with Star opting out. He was our best DT before getting hurt last year, and they love this guy. I wouldn't have him in Blue Outside of that, I would have put the list together the same everywhere else. So my reasoning on each is: 1. TJ Yeldon sucks as a runner. Taiwan Jones might be equally as effective as a runner, can catch it out of the backfield (though not as well as Yeldon admittedly) and is a special teams ace. I think one of those two makes the roster. But I think they are in direct competition and It is 51/49 for me. 2. Smith is making this roster. They want a blocking specialist. They want a vet in the room and he is also a backup long snapper and has done it in games for the Raiders. Given Covid teams will want to know they have someone who has done that in games before. He is just one of those guys that coaches always value higher than fans. If anything he should be in black, not blue. 3. If Harrison has no ill effects from the injury he is a lock. The only reason I put him in blue is until I have seen him out on the field in a game there is a slight question about whether the knee is as good as before. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MJS Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 I almost doubt that all three of Ty Nsekhe, Brian Winters, and Daryl Williams make the roster. Whoever loses out could be traded. I think Bates is very well thought of and valued for his ability to play all five spots on the line. I would put him in the blue category. Harrison Phillips is a lock, in my book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Landing Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 (edited) Probably one of the easier seasons to call, with the amount of continuity from last season, and the struggles of new players to make the 53. I see you have Siran Neal down as a corner. I know he has that position flex, but he's listed as a safety, and I believe played after last season. I don't recall him playing corner at all last season, unless it was at nickel, and I missed it. I'm surprised you have Taiwan Jones in red. I never liked him as a Bill, frankly, but I think they made a concerted effort to improve on ST, and I think he's a part of that. I would think he would be in blue. Edited August 12, 2020 by Rocky Landing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted August 12, 2020 Author Share Posted August 12, 2020 Just now, MJS said: I almost doubt that all three of Ty Nsekhe, Brian Winters, and Daryl Williams make the roster. Whoever loses out could be traded. I think Bates is very well thought of and valued for his ability to play all five spots on the line. I would put him in the blue category. Harrison Phillips is a lock, in my book. The fact I have had one person saying Boehm is almost a lock and one saying that about Bates pretty much proves to me they are both fighting for that spot. I do get where people are coming from on Harrison Phillips. If he is as good as before he is a lock. ACL is a big injury for a big guy like that which is my only doubt. 2 minutes ago, Rocky Landing said: Probably one of the easier seasons to call, with the amount of continuity from last season, and the struggles of new players to make the 53. I see you have Siran Neal down as a corner. I know he has that position flex, but he's listed as a safety, and I believe played after last season. I don't recall him playing corner at all last season, unless it was at nickel, and I missed it. I'm surprised you have Taiwan Jones in red. I never liked him as a Bill, frankly, but I think they made a concerted effort to improve on ST, and I think he's a part of that. I would think he would be in blue. Siran played nickel when Taron missed time. I think basically they see him as a flexible guy who can be the backup nickel and play safety and is a core STer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Good list GB, I agree with the majority of it, others have noted changes that I would make. It is always exiting to watch the final selections unfold. Go Bills!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 20 minutes ago, BillsFanThru-N-Thru said: Great analysis Gunner ... Only change for me in your analysis is Boehm is more of a likely then fighting for a roster spot with the Jon Feliciano injury and the releasing of Long I personally view that as a vote on confidence for Bates, who can play all 5 positions. But that's just me. 2 minutes ago, GunnerBill said: The fact I have had one person saying Boehm is almost a lock and one saying that about Bates pretty much proves to me they are both fighting for that spot. I do get where people are coming from on Harrison Phillips. If he is as good as before he is a lock. ACL is a big injury for a big guy like that which is my only doubt. Yeah. I can see that. I just liked what I saw from Bates last year and I have a hunch the coaches did too. We'll see how things shake out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 2 minutes ago, GunnerBill said: So my reasoning on each is: 1. TJ Yeldon sucks as a runner. Taiwan Jones might be equally as effective as a runner, can catch it out of the backfield (though not as well as Yeldon admittedly) and is a special teams ace. I think one of those two makes the roster. But I think they are in direct competition and It is 51/49 for me. 2. Smith is making this roster. They want a blocking specialist. They want a vet in the room and he is also a backup long snapper and has done it in games for the Raiders. Given Covid teams will want to know they have someone who has done that in games before. He is just one of those guys that coaches always value higher than fans. If anything he should be in black, not blue. 3. If Harrison has no ill effects from the injury he is a lock. The only reason I put him in blue is until I have seen him out on the field in a game there is a slight question about whether the knee is as good as before. All good responses and an original good right up. 1. I hear ya on the comparison there, and you're not wrong about the description of both guys. But I think Yeldon has the edge because he knows the offense. Jones has the edge on rushing ability, and Yeldon has the slight edge on pass catching ability. And given Devin and Moss will be carrying the rock as runners predominantly, I think Yeldon's gadget value as a receiver and his edge of knowing the offense gives him that slight lead over Jones. But of course, it will all come down to what they show in camp. With this unique year, in close positional battles, I tend to give the edge to player with the most experience in our system. Had this season been normal, I would 100% agree with you on Jones having the upper hand. 2. I totally get where you are coming from on Smith, and it all makes sense and I know the coaches like his leadership. But at some point, his value as a player on the field compared to the upside of a younger player with promise has to come into play. And I think Sweeney showed enough last year and has a lot of upside still to have a leg up on a one dimensional player on the field in Smith. Plus, while a blocking specialist, he has probably been our worst offender, or at least one of them, in terms of dumb penalties. 3. We are obviously pretty close on Harrison, but like I said, Star opting out pretty much locks Horrible Harry in regardless if he still is working his way to his old self again. Too much talent to let go of, especially with a roster spot on the DL opening up with Star opting out, even if he has some slight ill effects from his injury. Especially given it may take a little more time for any player this year to get back to 100% with such a limited camp, they know that, and will give him the time. So while we are mostly on the same page with him, he's in my mind a 100% unless he has some kind of significant setback that will cost him significant time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted August 12, 2020 Author Share Posted August 12, 2020 Just now, MJS said: I personally view that as a vote on confidence for Bates, who can play all 5 positions. But that's just me. It will be one or the other for sure. I can see the argument for both. Just on the Bates ability to play all 5.... I am not sold he can play tackle. His RT play in week 17 was pretty rough. I suppose yes, he could do it in a pinch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Great work as usual Gunner I think Ryan Bates, TJ Yeldon, and V. Joseph all def make it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Landing Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 I'll probably get flamed for this, but if it were a different year, with more time on the field before the opener, and with the additions to the O-line room, I might slide Quinten Spain into the blue. And, if Feliciano weren't injured, I'd put him into the blue, as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Is anyone else really intrigued by OL Trey Adams? This guy was going to be a beast before getting hurt. He's gotta be super motivated as well. Dark horse for the 53, or at least the PS? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Landing Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 (edited) 7 minutes ago, eball said: Is anyone else really intrigued by OL Trey Adams? This guy was going to be a beast before getting hurt. He's gotta be super motivated as well. Dark horse for the 53, or at least the PS? Know very little about him. I will look into him. I'm actually thinking of Boettger as a dark horse O-line candidate. He knows the system, and was projected (think?) as a 1st-2nd rounder before getting injured his senior year. But, more importantly, I believe he's been subbed in at center from time to time, and with the loss of both Feliciano, and Long, that would be of considerable value. I know they like their backups to be flexible. Edited August 12, 2020 by Rocky Landing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 2 minutes ago, Rocky Landing said: Know very little about him. I will look into him. I'm actually thinking of Boettger as a dark horse O-line candidate. He knows the system, and was projected (think?) as a 1st-2nd rounder before getting injured his senior year. But, more importantly, I believe he's been subbed in at center from time to time, and with the loss of both Feliciano, and Long, that would be considerable of value. I know they like their backups to be flexible. If you have an Athletic subscription read this: https://theathletic.com/1867212/?source=player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Landing Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 2 minutes ago, eball said: If you have an Athletic subscription read this: https://theathletic.com/1867212/?source=player I need to get me one of those... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted August 12, 2020 Author Share Posted August 12, 2020 13 minutes ago, Rocky Landing said: I'll probably get flamed for this, but if it were a different year, with more time on the field before the opener, and with the additions to the O-line room, I might slide Quinten Spain into the blue. And, if Feliciano weren't injured, I'd put him into the blue, as well. There is zero chance Spain isn't in the line up let alone on the roster. He gave up zero sacks last year and got a decent size extension. He is beloved by his teammates. Mitch Morse calls him the "smartest olineman I have ever played with." 13 minutes ago, eball said: Is anyone else really intrigued by OL Trey Adams? This guy was going to be a beast before getting hurt. He's gotta be super motivated as well. Dark horse for the 53, or at least the PS? Think the Bills would love to PS him. I was stunned he went undrafted. No pre-season helps our chances of sneaking him on there. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 16 minutes ago, Rocky Landing said: I'll probably get flamed for this, but if it were a different year, with more time on the field before the opener, and with the additions to the O-line room, I might slide Quinten Spain into the blue. And, if Feliciano weren't injured, I'd put him into the blue, as well. They just signed Spain to a deal below his market-value. I’m sure that assurances were made at that point. He didn’t give up a sack last year. He’s a lock. I could see Feliciano as blue though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Landing Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 26 minutes ago, MJS said: I almost doubt that all three of Ty Nsekhe, Brian Winters, and Daryl Williams make the roster. Whoever loses out could be traded. With Feliciano on IR, I'd be surprised if all three didn't make the roster. 2 minutes ago, Kirby Jackson said: They just signed Spain to a deal below his market-value. I’m sure that assurances were made at that point. He didn’t give up a sack last year. He’s a lock. I could see Feliciano as blue though. I did not know about the contract. I was under the mistaken belief that he was pricey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 4 minutes ago, Rocky Landing said: With Feliciano on IR, I'd be surprised if all three didn't make the roster. I did not know about the contract. I was under the mistaken belief that he was pricey. He was being projected between $7M-$10M a year and signed for $5M (3 years, $15M). He’s great value at that number. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 6 minutes ago, Rocky Landing said: I did not know about the contract. I was under the mistaken belief that he was pricey. And did you hear his interview earlier this week? The dude LOVES it in Buffalo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Landing Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 14 minutes ago, GunnerBill said: There is zero chance Spain isn't in the line up let alone on the roster. He gave up zero sacks last year and got a decent size extension. He is beloved by his teammates. Mitch Morse calls him the "smartest olineman I have ever played with." Think the Bills would love to PS him. I was stunned he went undrafted. No pre-season helps our chances of sneaking him on there. 4 minutes ago, Kirby Jackson said: He was being projected between $7M-$10M a year and signed for $5M (3 years, $15M). He’s great value at that number. 4 minutes ago, eball said: And did you hear his interview earlier this week? The dude LOVES it in Buffalo. Welp, my mind has been changed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSBill Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Ty Nsekhe Brian Winters Daryl Williams Likely ??? All three are honest starter potential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not at the table Karlos Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 As others have said I think Siran is a lock. He’s an amazing gunner and a solid back up at cb and safety. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, GunnerBill said: So my reasoning on each is: 1. TJ Yeldon sucks as a runner. Taiwan Jones might be equally as effective as a runner, can catch it out of the backfield (though not as well as Yeldon admittedly) and is a special teams ace. I think one of those two makes the roster. But I think they are in direct competition and It is 51/49 for me. 2. Smith is making this roster. They want a blocking specialist. They want a vet in the room and he is also a backup long snapper and has done it in games for the Raiders. Given Covid teams will want to know they have someone who has done that in games before. He is just one of those guys that coaches always value higher than fans. If anything he should be in black, not blue. 3. If Harrison has no ill effects from the injury he is a lock. The only reason I put him in blue is until I have seen him out on the field in a game there is a slight question about whether the knee is as good as before. This was the one that jumped out to me, but you make a very reasonable argument. His injury came so early, I’m hoping he’s very close to 100% by the time the “real football” begins. I realize being “healed” physically doesn’t mean the player fully trusts it and can have the same impact. It’s physical and mental in a case like that. EDIT: With all that said, I don’t see a chance they give up on him. They will wait him out. . Edited August 12, 2020 by Augie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCbillsfan Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 1 hour ago, Rc2catch said: Siran Neal the 100mph man. Holy cow did that kids speed pop at the end of the season when he seen the field. Neal is a lock. Saw plenty of defensive snaps last year plus special teams guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Billieve Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 What do you think of Vosean Joseph? Thought he was really coming along before the injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff1954 Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Tyler Kroft’s salary is $5.4 million. His dead cap number is $5 million. Hard to think he gets cut. Either he’s on the team or Beane swings a favourable trade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted August 12, 2020 Author Share Posted August 12, 2020 14 minutes ago, Jeff1954 said: Tyler Kroft’s salary is $5.4 million. His dead cap number is $5 million. Hard to think he gets cut. Either he’s on the team or Beane swings a favourable trade. Agree. When they restructured him they did so to have him on the team this year and then get out. Blue still means I think "likely" on the team. But imagine a situation where he is clearly behind Sweeney and Croom in camp, Knox is a lock, Smith offers something different..... not totally inconceivable they decide to live with the dead money. It is unlikely, I grant you, but not impossible. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Formerly_of_Roch Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 2 hours ago, GunnerBill said: So this is a thread I do every year - usually at the end of mini camp and then it plays out through camp and pre-season. Obviously the timing is influenced this year by covid and the situation, but here is my roster thread. Key: BLACK - Lock for the roster if healthy BLUE - Likely to make it if healthy but not a lock RED - Fighting for a spot Note: Red does not mean no chance... it means fighting for a spot. Every year people get that wrong. Quarterbacks Josh Allen Matt Barkley Jake Fromm Davis Webb Running backs Zack Moss Devin Singletary Patrick DiMarco FB Reggie Gilliam FB Taiwan Jones Christian Wade (Int.) T. J. Yeldon Wide receivers Stefon Diggs Cole Beasley John Brown Gabriel Davis Andre Roberts Robert Foster Isaiah Hodgins Isaiah McKenzie Duke Williams Nick Easley Tight ends Dawson Knox Lee Smith Tyler Kroft Tommy Sweeney Nate Becker Jason Croom Offensive line Dion Dawkins Jon Feliciano* Cody Ford Mitch Morse Quinton Spain Ty Nsekhe Brian Winters Daryl Williams Ryan Bates Trey Adams Evan Boehm Ike Boettger Victor Salako Brandon Walton Marquel Harrell Defensive line Mario Addison Vernon Butler A. J. Epenesa Jerry Hughes Quinton Jefferson Ed Oliver Harrison Phillips Darryl Johnson Trent Murphy Mike Love Niles Scott Vincent Taylor Bryan Cox Jr. Linebackers A. J. Klein Tremaine Edmunds Matt Milano Tyler Matakevich Tyrel Dodson Vosean Joseph Del'Shawn Phillips Corey Thompson Corner Taron Johnson Levi Wallace Tre'Davious White Josh Norman Siran Neal Dane Jackson Cam Lewis Ike Brown Safety Micah Hyde Jordan Poyer Jaquan Johnson Dean Marlowe Josh Thomas Specialists Reid Ferguson Steven Hauschka Tyler Bass Corey Bojorquez Kaare Vedvik Conclusion That gives me 31/53 locks and a further 12 who I think more than likely make it. That takes you to 43, and when you add in a punter (both in red at the moment but one of them or someone not currently on the roster will be there to punt) you get to 44 spots locked up. That mean you have 9 remaining roster spots to be fought for. Of those, they are all but certain to keep a 3rd running back, an 8th DL and at least a 5th linebacker and 5th corner. Then you have 5 spots that are genuine competitions and where it will come down to the positions they feel they need proven depth and the spots where they think they can get by worth having extra guys on the PS and calling them up for game day under the new rules. There could be an additional offensive line spot available at the start of the year as Feliciano is asterisked due to the known injury. If he starts the year on IR then another olineman will make it, and to be honest even if he doesn't they likely carry a 9th so that they can ride with Feliciano inactive for the first 3 or 4 weeks. Good starting point! I'd make the following changes: Taiwan Jones black for ST play Hodkins and McKenzie blue as likely one of them will make the roster Sweeney also blue Isn't there some new rule this season that you have to carry 9 offensive lineman? Johnson and Murphy blue as one of them will likely make Think I'd also change Vosean Joseph to blue as at least one more LB makes the roster I'd make Norman black and Dane Jackson blue Think Marlowe is black I'd make both punters blue as one of them makes it and make Bass and Hauschka both blue as again one of them makes it That would put me exactly at 53 counting all the blacks and blues I added Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted August 12, 2020 Author Share Posted August 12, 2020 2 minutes ago, Ed_Formerly_of_Roch said: Good starting point! I'd make the following changes: Taiwan Jones black for ST play Hodkins and McKenzie blue as likely one of them will make the roster Sweeney also blue Isn't there some new rule this season that you have to carry 9 offensive lineman? Johnson and Murphy blue as one of them will likely make Think I'd also change Vosean Joseph to blue as at least one more LB makes the roster I'd make Norman black and Dane Jackson blue Think Marlowe is black I'd make both punters blue as one of them makes it and make Bass and Hauschka both blue as again one of them makes it That would put me exactly at 53 counting all the blacks and blues I added A situation where one of two players is bound to make it makes both of them red. By definition they are fighting for that spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed_Formerly_of_Roch Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 15 minutes ago, GunnerBill said: A situation where one of two players is bound to make it makes both of them red. By definition they are fighting for that spot. Understand, but I look it at many of the red have very little chance of making the roster so deserve to be red, but think there are some either/or choices. Call it a forth color then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st&ten Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Always interesting to speculate on the roster for the the upcoming season one of the fun things on our board. I wonder if this year because of the Covid 19 stuff & limited practices, preseason, etc if rookies & FA might have a harder time to make the team---that the team might be a little more conservative in their choices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cage Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Siran Neal is a lock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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