The Oakland Raiders 53-man Roster Projection
by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 29, 2010 1:14 PM PDT
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With the third preseason game in the books, the Oakland Raiders are just about done in terms of who makes the team and who doesn't. The 53-man roster will be finalized on September 4, just over a week before the Raiders open up the season. Now, who will be on the team and who won't be? Hit the jump for my roster prediction.
Keep in mind that this is just my own prediction. Feel free to post your own in the thread. I will post the players at each position in a depth chart format.
Offense:
QB (3): Jason Campbell; Bruce Gradkowski; Kyle Boller
HB (4): Michael Bush; Darren McFadden; Michael Bennett; Rock Cartwright
FB (1): Marcel Reece
WR (6): Louis Murphy; Darrius Heyward-Bey; Chaz Schilens; Johnnie Lee Higgins; Jacoby Ford; Nick Miller
TE (2): Zach Miller; Brandon Myers
LT (2): Mario Henderson; Bruce Campbell
LG (2): Robert Gallery; Khalif Barnes
C (3): Jared Veldheer; Samson Satele; Chris Morris
RG (1): Cooper Carlisle
RT (2): Langston Walker; Erik PearsDefense:
DE (4): Lamarr Houston; Matt Shaughnessy; Jay Richardson; Chris Cooper
DT (4): Richard Seymour; Tommy Kelly; John Henderson; Desmond Bryant
OLB (4): Trevor Scott; Kamerion Wimbley; Thomas Howard; Quentin Groves
MLB (2): Rolando McClain; Ricky Brown
CB (5): Nnamdi Asomugha; Chris Johnson; Stanford Routt; Jeremy Ware; Walter McFadden
S (5): Tyvon Branch; Michael Huff; Mike Mitchell; Hiram Eugene; Stevie BrownSpecial Teams:
K (1): Sebastian Janikowski
P (1): Shane Lechler
LS (1): Jon Condo
There aren't really any controversial picks. I think most of the roster is already done. There are some things we can discuss, however. Maybe there's some internal discussion concerning the running back position considering Bush's injury. That would open the door for Cartwright to stay on the team. He is versatile because he can play some fullback even though his skill set is similar to Reece's and he can play special teams. Among the wide receivers we shouldn't retain are Yamon Figurs, Shaun Bodiford and Todd Watkins. One could stick around due to Schilens' knee getting scoped, but I don't think so. Now that Laveranues Coles is available, that could be bad news for someone else. For the offensive line, I think the 10 guys I have up there will be around with Pears maybe being the exception. I listed the guys at their positions loosely; our guys are versatile so the specific position in which I listed them is irrelevant if you were worried about that. Defensively, with the team only carrying five cornerbacks by my estimation, that opens the door for a fifth safety. I narrowly chose Brown over Jerome Boyd for that spot, but I really honestly don't think it's that big of a deal.
Obviously this doesn't include the practice squad and injured reserve, but what are your thoughts?
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Identical to mine with Three exceptions: First, Keep Travis Goethel!!! and drop Ricky Brown
Second, Keep Thomas Howard and drop Quentin Groves.
Third, keep Sam Williams/X and drop Chris Morris (or fill in “X” with someone else – Sam is great on STs).
We are on the same page.
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Correction: you''ve got Howard so keep Slade Norris instead of Groves
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by Sons-of-Blanda on Aug 29, 2010 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions
LB is going to be tough...
I’d like to see Groves make it. The Norris vs. Groves battle is up in the air though. They may just cut Howard? I like Goethel, but maybe start him on the practice squad. While I am not a huge fan of Brown at least he has some experience.
Hey you guys!
by Rich Langford on Aug 29, 2010 11:33 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm very impressed with Goethel. He's got nstincts for the ball and great instensity. Brown is nothing, gives me pleasure
to say, gets pushed around and seems to lack aggression. Got a distinct sense from hearing Cable’s radio interview (that you don’t get off the (slightly corrupted) transcript, that Groves ain’t gonna make it. Howard, on the other hand, is definitely going to be on the Roster. If you haven’t “heard” the interview, listen and we’ll compare notes. (in the morning).
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by Sons-of-Blanda on Aug 29, 2010 11:43 PM PDT up reply actions
make that "no pleasure to say" (I know what you're thinking, noon)
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by Sons-of-Blanda on Aug 29, 2010 11:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Haha I wondered did sons
Thought is cheap.
by Rich Langford on Aug 30, 2010 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions
cont... run into Brown and Brown told him he hates the pope?
I listened to the comments and I think you are on to something. Groves better do something spectacular on Thursday.
Thought is cheap.
by Rich Langford on Aug 30, 2010 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Right, and Howard is IN. Plus, from today's comments it looks like JLH and Yamon are IN
Does that mean Nick Miller is OUT?
The others are knuckleheads
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by Sons-of-Blanda on Aug 30, 2010 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions
I gotta believe this means Miller is out.
Especially considering the Raiders would be wise to keep both Rock and Bennett given the state of Bush’s thumb and DMC’s injury history.
I am not sure if Miller is eligible for the practice squad or not.
Thought is cheap.
by Rich Langford on Aug 30, 2010 10:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Too bad, that little fellow hasn't done anything negative that I've seen and he has the spunk to
play on kickoff and punting STs.
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by Sons-of-Blanda on Aug 30, 2010 11:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Given the choice of Figurs or Miller,
I think I’d go with Miller. He is a spark plug. I think Figurs has shown great burst, but questionable hands.
Thought is cheap.
by Rich Langford on Aug 30, 2010 11:15 PM PDT up reply actions
And Figurs is another JLH - why have two versions? Keep the better. Plus, Yamon is a wierd name
I hope we keep Miller and throw him at return men and as a spark in WRs on quick openers, slants, button hooks, quick Welker stuff.
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by Sons-of-Blanda on Aug 30, 2010 11:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Ooh you raise an interesting point.
I’ll take the other side. It will be easier to have reggae night with Ya Mon on the team.
Thought is cheap.
by Rich Langford on Aug 31, 2010 12:19 AM PDT up reply actions
great list but I would make two changes. Safety i expect Eugene to be gone and we will carry four safeties, opening a roster spot for Tonga at fullback. Raiders always carry two fullbacks, usually a blocker and a runner receiver. Reece is obviously the runner receiver with Tonga staying on as the blocker.
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Good point, but Lawton may resurface from Cable comments - at any rate, lose Lawton and Morris and keep Tonga at b.u. FB
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by Sons-of-Blanda on Aug 29, 2010 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions
I doubt we keep Lawton since he is suspended two games and has been very unimpressive in limited time. Plus he’s becoming a bit of a malcontent and we all know how Cable hates those.
I’d like to keep Morris because he’s solid depth.
I don’t know, i just really like Tonga and he has had a good camp and decent preseason. he has a bright future and reminds me a little of Oren O’Neal except he seems like a better runner and has better hands.
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unimpressive?
i was watching the SF Oak game and Papa and Flores raved about lawton for a good couple mins straight about his play. Reece is very athletic but he cant block to save his life. and Tonga can block but isnt athletic enough to be consistent bc he whiffs a lot.
by bucnomore111 on Aug 30, 2010 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Tonga has been more known as a running/receiving fullback, despite his size.
His blocking, entering the draft has been kind of questionable. But I don’t know how his blocking was this pre-season so far.
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
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i think you’re thinking of Chane Moline, or maybe that’s who I am thinking of. One of the two was a good blocker and an underrated runner/receiver.
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V- "I'm quite sure they'll say so."
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It was Tonga
http://www.byucougars.com/Profile.jsp?ID=2546
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
I'm also a Raider Fan dammit!!! RAIDER NATION!!!!
Looks good
Just cut Eugene and keep either Goethel or Slade Norris, and put one on the practice squad.
I'd also consider signing Coles
I think he’s got something left in the tank. He had 48 catches for 514 yards and 5 td’s last year. Plus, he’s not that old at 32.
Brown and Boyd probably have more potential.
Eugene isn’t better than Branch, Huff or Mitchell so I can see why people want Eugene cut. Personally, I don’t care whether he’s on the team or not.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 29, 2010 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Stevie the wonderkind for sure, Boyd is toast - poor special teams play sealed his fate
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by Sons-of-Blanda on Aug 29, 2010 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Just watching the game now.
Cable wasn’t happy with that block in the back for sure.
Don't shoot, I'm a man.
Rated R
I disagree w/ your assessment of Eugene.
Eugene has started ahead of huff several times over the past few years (although i think huff is “better”)
Mitchell has never started ahead of Eugene. What are you basing Mitchell being better than Eugene on?
At the end of this season I assume Branch will be far away the best of all em.
by rat, el rat, mr. rat, the rat on Aug 30, 2010 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Mitchell has never started ahead of Huff because one is a strong safety and one is a free safety.
For Mitchell to crack the starting lineup, there would have to be some shuffling.
"You're all like big fat failure turtles." - Edge
by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 30, 2010 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions
RBs
you know the Skins have LJ and Willie Parker and one of them might get cut. If Bush is really injured then one of those guys should get picked up.
I like Speed Willie(that's my nickname for him).
:)
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
I'm also a Raider Fan dammit!!! RAIDER NATION!!!!
gotta agree with the majority
keep Goethel and drop either ricky or eugene
Liking Goethel, and looking to keep Slade and Howard, Slade to practice squad again
but believe we could see the likes of Pears, Eugene, maybe Cooper could be gone if the right guys show up available. Also up in the air is the second fb spot, who may not be Tonga, Lawton, Moline, or any of those we’ve tried out. Could be the next half decent FA waived at the position. None of our guys except Reese serve any true purpose immediately. Don’t see us wasting the roster space on them.
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I think his position is sealed. It was determining who else fits in yesterday
I believe, that was mostly the reason for him not playing with the starters. But he has to develop some as well.
"If your only ambition in life, is to be a better person; well, that's just the best ambition you can have..." Wayne "Rabbit" Bartholomew
Higgins won't be the one going.
If we add a receiver and we’re dropping one, it should be Miller. The team likes Higgins more than Miller. Higgins started the game in Chicago. He’s not special or anything, but he’s not a bad number four option.
Now, if we’re adding a wide receiver, it shouldn’t be anyone other than Coles. Bryant isn’t healthy and I don’t trust his health one bit.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 29, 2010 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Haven’t you heard that he’s recovering and rehabbing his knee? That’s what they’re were saying over at the Bengals Blog.
True knowledge consists in knowing that you know nothing
I would wait
for a physical before believing what a blog says. As I said I will take a wait and see approach to any injury and say it depends because a team NEVER tells the real story.
When you least expect it there I am waiting below to take you out......if your lucky.
by TheLyleAlzadoPunch on Aug 29, 2010 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions
That doesn't mean he'll ever get to full strength or be able to sustain his health if he gets it back.
There are too many question marks here. The team didn’t cut him for nothing. They still have to pay him the guaranteed salary as well.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 29, 2010 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions
True. If anything I’d take a look at him as well as Coles. Although Murhpy is looking great.
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im not interested in Coles
he was really bad for the bengals last season, the jets tried him out and they didnt have room for him. i would rather check out antonio bryant at this point. im suprised todd watkins is going to be cut, hes not the most flashy guy but i honestly thing he has been our most constant reciever.
Coles is solid from what I remember.
He’s not that bad. Better than what we have right now. He’s like an upgraded, more better version of darrius heyward bey.
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
I'm also a Raider Fan dammit!!! RAIDER NATION!!!!
I guess the jets worked him out, and didn't see what they used to like in him
which says a lot to me. Bryant is a question mark due to his health, but could heal up to be a nice addition later this season.
"If your only ambition in life, is to be a better person; well, that's just the best ambition you can have..." Wayne "Rabbit" Bartholomew
They also have Santonio Holmes, Braylon Edwards, and Jericho Cothery.
They didn’t really need Coles this season.
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
I'm also a Raider Fan dammit!!! RAIDER NATION!!!!
Keep in mind that Holmes is suspended for the first four games of the 2010 season.
"You're all like big fat failure turtles." - Edge
by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 31, 2010 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions
Oh I know.
They don’t run too many 3 WR sets though.
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
I'm also a Raider Fan dammit!!! RAIDER NATION!!!!
It's not the only team that worked him out and released him
I’m inclined to believe those guys didn’t see it in him.
"If your only ambition in life, is to be a better person; well, that's just the best ambition you can have..." Wayne "Rabbit" Bartholomew
Well
Its a like eating a shit pie or a mud pie neither one is a great choice but one is slightly better than the other. Coles isn’t exactly the healthiest choice of any WR but its a choice of bruised fruit on the discount table.
When you least expect it there I am waiting below to take you out......if your lucky.
by TheLyleAlzadoPunch on Aug 29, 2010 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions
In other words, Al likes Higgins, so he stays, typical, another bonehead move by the windy
old winbag, so now, instead of making a common sense move and releasing the guy, we’re going to keep him, a DEADWOOD 4TH WR. He’s not special, you’re right about that, he struggles, struggles, struggles. The old saying ‘if you give a guy, enough rope, he’ll hang himself’, applies to Higgins.
Jacoby Ford, has more footspeed, better instincts and much more raw talent than Higgins, yet, he’s going to be the fifth receiver on a team that is struggling to find consistency. Leave it to Davis, Calvin Branch, Biletnikoff, played 35 years ago, WR is the one position that Davis should have no influence on this team.
Footnote: spare me the Tim Brown draft pick, that was a no brainer. And James Jett, while I’ll concede he wasn’t the fastest to ever play the game. He was the fastest player, at the perfect position for his speed, when he broke free, nobody, that means NOBODY was going to get him. Pure burner.
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by R.I.P. JACK TATUM RAIDER D GOAT on Aug 29, 2010 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions
For your viewing pleasure, the fastest WR in NFL History: JAMES JETT
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MyT27ydErw&feature=related
I like to believe that my best hits border on felonious assault.
-Jack Tatum
by R.I.P. JACK TATUM RAIDER D GOAT on Aug 29, 2010 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions
im such a dork
i love watching old raider highlights…..gets me all pumped up.
by rat, el rat, mr. rat, the rat on Aug 29, 2010 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions
I liked that Vince Evans to Jett bomb!
In the end zone. Had the good fortune of meeting Vince Evans once. Had to be the most ripped former athlete I’ve ever met in his fifties, and he could still rifle the ball to where it hurt your hands catching it.
"If your only ambition in life, is to be a better person; well, that's just the best ambition you can have..." Wayne "Rabbit" Bartholomew
I had a dream last night
That the Raiders signed Bryant!
yea
if he isn’t healthy he isn’t worth picking up. Shillens is killing us though b/c he is the same way.
I like it
I want to see more big John though next game to see if he can start
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Don't be shocked......
But if Javon Walker is cut, and if, they really do need to pick up another WO, he would be cheap #1, he’s healthy again #2, And he went and got that TD catch, last nite !!!! And he has some familiarity with the offense #3 !!!
meh...
I’ll take 11 players with heart on the field over 11 guys with just talent. Talent is fleeting, it goes away over time. Heart is what drives you to be better. To push yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. To show us that when you strive, all things are possible.- SMP
I'm also a Raider Fan dammit!!! RAIDER NATION!!!!
A daring but not unreasonable idea. Javon's routes are solid - he knows how to get open
S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
by Sons-of-Blanda on Aug 29, 2010 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions
yup,yup !!!!
And as we can plainly see, not only will we be playing against other teams, but the Ref’s as well !!! Especially on the D. I just can’t believe some of those penalty’s last nite. Just damn good coverage !!!
He’d rather retire than come back to Oakland..
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by JaKe. on Aug 29, 2010 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Retire....Really !!!
And how would you know this Jake ??? Sounds personal to me !! Considering, he went to Al and renegoiated his contract, FOR LESS MONEY, last year, for one shows some character. If he is indeed healthy, his experience could only help the better our young receivers, #2. And if Chaz’s foot, knee, or pinky toe, keeps him out for any amount of time, well Damn, now we NEED HIM !!! As S-O-B stated, He runs solid routes, and knows how to get open !!! Another roster that I would pay attn. too, would be Dallas’s!! They got 2 or 3 good WO’s that I don’t think there’s room for down there !!!
He offered to give back the signing bonus, bro. He’s not coming back and I doubt he gets released seeing he was just signed last week.
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Even with Rice down
He’s not a lock to make that team, and that catch for the TD, was a cudo for him, But he’s still on the bubble. matter of fact, he’s in the bubble !!!! And yes he did offer to give back his Bonus money, but he also stated he would redo his contract before OTA’s started.
How Many do we keep on practice squad? Never Knew!!
And I think we are fine on WR that you have up there. They are young but if are line keeps improving they will get their chance to develop. But I’m more interested in looking for o-lineman that can help us in the depth.
Offense: (28)
QB (3) Agreed
HB (4) Agreed
FB (1) Agreed Cartwright is the sub
WR (6) Agreed (If Schillens goes IR then keep Watkins He is a nice size target)
TE (2) Agreed
O-Line (12)- Bye to Erik Pears, Chriss Morris, and Cooper Carslise (Please replace these three)
Defense:(22)
D-line (7) Agreed except Cooper Gone
OLB (4): Trevor Scott; Kamerion Wimbley; Thomas Howard; Quentin Groves
MLB (2): Rolando McClain; (Ricky Brown) Swap with Goethel
CB (5): Nnamdi Asomugha; Chris Johnson; Stanford Routt; Jeremy Ware; Walter McFadden
S (4): Tyvon Branch; Michael Huff; Mike Mitchell;; Stevie Brown
What about Goethl @ LB
He would never clear waivers !!!! He’s a beast in waiting!!!
He's in. Goethel is definitely IN. Btw, I ran into him after the game on the way home, he was with Lamarr
when I thanked them both for their play they were appreciative and seemed to loosen up – like, perhaps they expected some attitude from the Nation – well, I don’t tar and feather everyone with the same brush – give blame and credit where its due regardless of who.
S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
by Sons-of-Blanda on Aug 29, 2010 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions
let eugene go
for goethel for sure. though i wanna keep ricky brown personally. hes got good fire on ST and if mcclain does go down i have more faith in him at the middle spot then goethel.
quaterbacks
I’d like to see Brennan as 3rd QB instead of Boller. Think about it, Boller for the most part has stunk his whole NFL career. That’s why Baltimore looked in a different direction, and Frye is banged up all the time.
The likelihood of Brennan being better than Boller is not good.
"You're all like big fat failure turtles." - Edge
by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 30, 2010 11:12 AM PDT up reply actions
Boller
has proven that he at least belongs on a nfl roster. colt has not. plus boller has looked pretty dang effiecient this pre season.
i dont understand why people always think an unproven player (rookie or similar) is automatically better than a proven nfl caliber player that doesnt have superstar type talent.
by rat, el rat, mr. rat, the rat on Aug 30, 2010 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions
I agree and disagree
I think we should let go Eugene, he hasn’t really done nothing in my eyes, plus Brown ahs impressed with his ballhawk skills. I also think we should let go of Pears, he hasn’t showed much promise. Besides, Campbell and Vedheer are versatile. I would like to see Goethel stay on the roster and one of the other FB’s to fill those two voids. Other than that looks good to me, the rest can go on the practice squad.
On the WR note. If there is anyway possible to get Coles i think we should. Although he’s saying he’s considering retiring, and that he figured Jets would be his last stop. But I think it’s worth a shot.
The Autumn Wind Is Coming!!!!
by RaiderDevastate1 on Aug 30, 2010 3:29 PM PDT reply actions
Tony Stewart (TE) Paul Hubbard (WR), Alex Smith (OL) and Chane Molaine (FB) have been cut.
first cuts.
The RaiderLaker
Allen Smith* he was the big guy Cable was seen with, giving him advice during a time out break, during a game.
So much for Cable seeing something in him….
The RaiderLaker
Or, the guy didn't live up to potential Cable recognized in him and Cable knows when to say 'enough'
S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
by Sons-of-Blanda on Aug 30, 2010 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Stewart was one of the infamous on that punt that Adams ran back in the 2nd Qtr - 83 yds. I'd guess some of those other
expendables were too.
S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
by Sons-of-Blanda on Aug 30, 2010 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions
TE Eric Butler was cut today (TE Tony Stewart yesterday) ... TEs remaining Zach, Myers and Owens .... maybe owens
has a shot after all.
S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
This is what i predict
QB- Campbell, Gradkowski, Boller
RB- Bush, McFadden, Bennett
FB- Reece, Tonga
WR- Heyward-Bay, Murphy, Ford
WR- Schilens, Higgins, Miller
TE- Miller, Myers
RT- Henderson, Veldheer
RG- Gallery, Campbell
C- Satele
LG- Carlisle, Morris
LT- Walker, Barnes
DE- Houstan, Richardson
DE- Shaughnessy, Cooper
DT- Kelly, Henderson
DT- Seymour, Bryant
OLB- Scott, Wimbley, Groves, Howard, Goethel,
MLB- McClain, Brown
CB- Asomugha, McFadden,
CB- Johnson, Routt, Ware,
FS- Huff, Boyd, Brown
SS- Branch, Mitchell
K- Janikowski
P- Lechler
LS- Jon Condo
Pretty Good. Now, replace Brown with Goethel at MLB, add Sam Williams and dismiss Brown (Williams is a great STs player)
There is no way Boyd is better than Stevie Brown, I’m sorry but Boyd, for all his physicality, lacks instincts for the ball. Add Nick Miller to the WR list (they tend to get hurt) and drop Ware whose worse than Huff about wrapping up and rather a dim wit.
S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
by Sons-of-Blanda on Aug 31, 2010 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Okay, you've got Nick Miller, good. Then, consider keeping Lawton, who can block, and dropping Tonga who struggles
Jeremy Ware can remain – for the time being. Good work.
S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
by Sons-of-Blanda on Aug 31, 2010 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions
I wasn't sure about brown
I haven’t watched Goethel enough to know much about his play but if he seems at least decent then i can feel good about dropping Ricky. I don’t think Boyd is better i just listed them wrong =p.
Watch Goethel, he plays like Conan - very fierce.
S-O-B: ITS HOW I ROLL, DEAL WITH IT.
by Sons-of-Blanda on Sep 1, 2010 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Final cuts.
Cut Chris Cooper, never did anything of note. Cut Jay Richardson, can’t hold position on edge runs to his side and is a question mark with the injury. William Joseph? LOL!! Also Thomas Howard and Sam Williams should go since this team is going in another direction and neither has shown much to contirbute on special teams as our coverage has been probably the worst in the league this preseason. Also cut Hiram already. Boyd and Brown should both stay since neither was an expensive pick and both have shown good ball skills and hitting. Also cut Pears. He can’t do anything. Keep Kellen Heard and use him as a OT\ NT and figure out where he has most value even as a tackle eligible on goal line for more beef.
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