PROJECTED 53 MAN ROSTER + PS BS

[YtownBacker]

Pashos IMO is a far better RT then Womack ever was or will be. Pashos is working through the veteran syndrom. Veterans with cronic injuries or veterans recovering from serious injuries who have roster spots sewed up don't do the two-a-days. Pashos will be at practice next week along with Bowens abd Rogers won't be far behind.

I don't believe there is a reason for concern on the right side of the line. If there was real concern about Pashos and Womack then Mangini would have Heckert out looking for help. Since the coaching staff doesn't seem to believe there is a problem and really don't seemed worried about it, then maybe we are all making a bit too much of it.

[Neo]

[QUOTE=Riffer X;63638]Okay folks, I'm putting up my final roster prediction after cuts. I keep seeing people wanting to keep all these guys at different positions and just want to show how difficult it is to do this. This team is vastly improved and will be cutting some good players. Keep in mind, the Practice Squad guys are exposed, so think about that when wanting to throw a big potential guy on there like Carlton Mitchell. I could get all cutesy with Excel but I don't feel like figuring it out right now. Also, I'm not including UDFA's or figuring in injuries etc. This is assuming all draft picks are signed of course. BTW, if anybody knows who is PS eligible (John and Alo are good at that stuff) fill us in please!! You will notice that I am cutting some pretty good special teamers too, but camp injuries etc. will probably keep a few of them like Costanzo around. Feel free to pick this apart that's what it is here for :-)

QB {3}
1) Jake Delhomme---starter
2) Seneca Wallace---backup but will see action in Cyclone/Flash Packages
3) Colt McCoy---third string scout team will not see a lick of action barring something bizarre
Brett Ratliff---camp arm will be released final cuts (could maybe be part of a package for picks etc) (Wouldn't give a pack of twinkies for this guy. D.A. #2)

RB {3}
4) Jerome Harrison---starter
5) Monterio Hardesty---backup but will get plenty of touches (Could become the starter at some point in the season. Harrison is still somewhat unproven.)
6) James Davis---backup and special teams. He can't be exposed to PS.
*Chris Jennings---may be PS if eligible. Davis has the upside and Jennings had the bar fight incident.

FB {2}
7) Lawrence Vickers---starter but will be more involved in passing game
8) Peyton Hillis---this is where we keep an extra guy but Hillis' versatility gives us that luxury

WR {5}
9) Mohamed Massaquoi---starting vertical threat
10) Brian Robiskie---starting number two move the chains guy
11) Chansi Stuckey---starting slot guy (Can he do more than just receive?)
12) Josh Cribbs---will move around a lot in different packages
13) Carlton Mitchell---should play a lot of specials but hopefully won't see a ton of action
*Jonathan Haggerty---PS and won't be stolen cuz nobody know who he is
Jake Allen---cut
Syndrick Steptoe---cut (With the increase of Cribb's roll in the offense, who will return punts? He could stay just for that)

TE {4}
14) Ben Watson---starter but injury proneness keeps 4TE's
15) Evan Moore---will see slot action and almost counts as 6th WR (IMO , is the best TE on the roster, guy catches EVERYTHING> Wouldn't be suprised if he starts)
16) Robert Royal---run packages (sorry folks, he will still be here) (Heiden was a solid back-up. Would love to have him instead of Royal)
17) Alex Smith---too talented to let go, a backup in passing situations
Greg Estandia-----already cut

OL {8}
18) Joe Thomas---starting LT (doiyyyuy)
19) Eric Steinbach---still starting at LG even though people acted like he was Orlando Bobo last year before camp.
20) Alex Mack---starter at center
21) Poke Chop Womack---starter at RG until Lauvao eventually takes over
22) Tony Pashos---starter at RT until he gets injured or replaced by Womack when Lauvao starts at RG
23) Shawn Lauvao---sixth man of the line out the gate. At least for the interior.
24) John St. Clair---tackle backup. Sorry folks, he is still valuable there.
25) Billy Yates---just a Butchie gyutt feeling, but this spot is up for grabs.
* Joel Reinders---PS based on raw talent and no exposure
Casey Bender---cut
Paul Fanaika---cut
Scott Kooistra---cut
Pat Murray---cut
-----One more of these guys could be PS fodder over a UDFA

PK {1}
26) Phil Dawson---may get a little contract boost too

LS {1)
27) Ryan Pontbriand---nuff said. BTW, no more Heiden as a backup.

KR/PR {1}
--) Josh Cribbs---he starts believe it or not

P {1}
28) Dave Zastudil---(OUT FOR SEASON) See Reggie Hodges.

DL {7}
29) Shaun Rogers---DE starter but probable 1 or 2 game suspension
30) Ahtyba Rubin---NT starter
31) Robaire Smith---DE starter but probably 1 or 2 game suspension
32) Kenyon Coleman---DE backup in run situations
33) CJ Mosley---DE backup and forgotten man
34) Brian Schaefering---NT and DE backup high motor guy
35) Clifton Geathers---All around backup but possible PS (This guy is a FREAK and expect him to play a larger roll than possible PS)
*Kwako Danso---PS with that size, age won't matter
Titus Adams---cut
Brian Sanford---cut
Derreck Robinson---cut
Keith Grennan---cut
Swanson Miller---cut

LB {9}
36) Matt Roth---OLB starter
37) Scott Fujita---OLB starter (Can he make it in a 3-4?)
38) D'Qwell Jackson---ILB starter (injured Pec. Will be out for awhile)
39) David Bowens---ILB starter
40) Chris Gocong---OLB rotation guy
41) David Veikune---ILB rotation guy
42) Jason Trusnik---all around rotation guy (Very,very underrated. Makes plays whenever he is on the field. I would consider starting him if I were the coach)
43) Marcus Benard---OLB backup (The best players should be on the field, is where this guy should be)
44) Kaluka Maiava---ILB backup and special teamer Possible cut in lieu of Costanzo
**Eric Barton---PUP list
*Titus Brown---PS
*Blake Costanzo---PS if eligible. Here is a guy that is a numbers victim along with Ventrone for special teams.

S {4}
45) TJ Ward---FS starter
46) Abe Elam---SS starter--he could get cut and change everything. Depends if he responds or not.
47) Larry Asante---SS backup
48) Mike Adams---rotation guy plus at corner (This guy is the X-factor in our secondary. He can do it all and he does it well)
*Gerard Lawson---PS if eligible. Emergency return guy.(This guy is gone IMO for the little incident driving while intoxicated)
Nick Sorenson---cut and another special team's hit
Ray Ventrone---cut and see Sorenson

CB {4}
49) Eric Wright---CB starter
50) Sheldon Brown---CB starter early on and possible switch to safety.
51) Joe Haden---NB to start with
52) Brandon McDonald---CB backup
53) Coye Francies---Could make switch to safety if Elam gets nixed and proves he is intelligent enough. (Would love to see more of this guy. Ipressed with what little I have seen of him)
*DeAngelo Smith---PS
Chris Chancellor---cut
Chris Roberson---cut

[Neo]

There ar a couple of guys that don't get enough credit , Trusnik, Adams, and Evan Moore. And a guy who is no loger with the team that I think didn't get enough credit was Heiden. He was a solid backup Tight end that I wouldn't mind seeing on the roster over Royal.