It's that time... Final 53 Projections 2012

[1niksder]

Yeah I'm not buying that at all re: cutting ey unless he just physically can't play anymore. I don't see Danny getting stingy all of a sudden over one of the most popular players on the team.

Fedex isn't filled up with Logan Paulsen jerseys on Sunday.

If Danny wants to show and prove that he's really changed, keeping ey on board will definitely do it. I mean afterall he's always saying that he was a Skins fan before he bought the team.. here's his best chance to show it.

I agree 100% with the bold part as well Riggo!!

If "the Danny" has anything to do with ey staying on the roster it will mean ey SHOULDN'T be on the roster and "the Danny" HASN'T changed.

IMO: If ey makes the squad it will because of ey, His cap number won't matter if he can't help the team.

[SkinsJock]

IMO: If ey makes the squad it will because of ey ... his cap number won't matter if he can't help the team.

I agree with this AND Danny does NOT have any say in who is on the roster or what they are paid

ey has indicated he will take a cut - if they want to keep him they'll figure out how to make it all work

Snyder does not have any input on the roster any more and I don't think he interferes with these guys AT ALL

[Red_One43]

Roster Math with Rich Campbell

This article is mainly about finding a way to keep Alfred Morris by doing a little roster math. Campbell tells us that Shanny has kept 8 O-linemen in his first two years. Campbell believes is Shanny does only keep 8 OL again, then there is a toss up between a 6th receiver, 4th TE or 5th RB.
He doesn't give you much more math than that, but is is a little something to help you with your 53.

[Deadskins]

Campbell believes is Shanny does only keep 8 OL again, then there is a toss up between a 6th receiver, 4th TE or 5th RB.

It'd have to be a 7th WR, right? No way we only keep five.

[emoses14]

Yeah I'm not buying that at all re: cutting ey unless he just physically can't play anymore. I don't see Danny getting stingy all of a sudden over one of the most popular players on the team.

Fedex isn't filled up with Logan Paulsen jerseys on Sunday.

If Danny wants to show and prove that he's really changed, keeping ey on board will definitely do it. I mean afterall he's always saying that he was a Skins fan before he bought the team.. here's his best chance to show it.

I agree 100% with the bold part as well Riggo!!

It isn't Dan Snyder's decision to make. Its Allen and Shanahan's.

EDIT: I should have read further down the thread before posting, sorry for the repeated idea.

[Red_One43]

Campbell believes is Shanny does only keep 8 OL again, then there is a toss up between a 6th receiver, 4th TE or 5th RB.

It'd have to be a 7th WR, right? No way we only keep five.

By putting the 6th slot as optional, Campbell defies his own logic for keeping 8 OL. He says that Shanny keep 8 OL in each of the last two seasons. Well, he kept 6 WRs in 2010 and he kept 8 WRs last year. So 7 this year! (just joking with this logic for 7). If He had mentioned that Shanny has kept only 5 at times in Denver, then Campbells argument for 5 would make a tad bit more sense, but just a tad since he didn't go back to Bronco days with the OL.

Given the receiver candidates we have, I just don't see only 5, but I have decided to stop saying "no way" with Shanny.

Here's a case for five - Garcon, Hank, Santana (slot), Morgan, Briscoe with Crawford as you primary PR (Moss as back up). Paul as your KOR.

That's a only case for 5, but here's why you would most likely win a bet saying "no way." Between AR, AAA, and BB, you lose that straight downfield speed. Garcon is fast, but the other three are blazers. At least one of those guys is staying. I have two so far for 7 slots.

[1niksder]

Chris ey willing to take any role to stay with Redskins

With Fred Davis emerging at tight end for the Redskins and his 2011 season ruined by injury, Chris ey knows that he isn’t going to be playing his familiar role for the Redskins this season.

He seems to be fine with that development, as evidenced by his willingness to play fullback in the team’s preseason opener because they were short on healthy bodies at the position. Mark Maske of the Washington Post reports that the plan is to use ey in small doses this season to maximize his effectiveness without jeopardizing his health.

“I absolutely can be happy with any role on this team,” ey said. “The Washington Redskins have played a huge part in my life. I daily feel like I want to do anything I can do for this team. I owe this organization a lot. The only thing I want to do is win. I want to win on this team. That’s the only thing I haven’t been able to do.”

We will likely find out if ey is willing to put his money where his mouth is when it comes to doing whatever it takes to remain in Washington. ey is set to make $3.8 million this season, which is quite a bit for a player who is going to be used in small doses. A pay cut seems like an inevitability if ey is going to stay with the Redskins through the rest of 2012.

[Red_One43]

How Many Cornerbacks are you keeping?

This article is saying 6 slots, but he has only chosen Hall and Wilson so far.

Good luck on your 53! At this isn't easy this early and I gues it won't be any easier later on.

[1niksder]

How Many Cornerbacks are you keeping?

This article is saying 6 slots, but he has only chosen Hall and Wilson so far.

Good luck on your 53! At this isn't easy this early and I gues it won't be any easier later on.

I'm going with five corners and five safeties

DeAngelo Hall, Kevin Barnes, Josh Wilson, Richard Crawford, and Cedric Griffin at CB with Tenard Jackson, Brandon Meriweather, Madeiu Williams, DeJon Gomes, and Reed Doughty at safety

[Red_One43]

Grant Paulsen‏@granthpaulsen

I could definitely see the #Redskins keeping 26 on offense, 24 on defense, and 3 specialists. Question is how do you form those numbers.

[The Hogster]

With initial cut downs approaching, here is my prediction for the Final 53 Man Roster.


Quarterbacks

Robert Griffin III
Kirk Cousins
Rex Grossman

No surprise here. But, I actually think the storyline is that Kirk may wind up being the #2 with Rex Grossman being the mentor/emergency QB.

Running Backs

Tim Hightower
Roy Helu
Evan Royster
Darrel Young

Wide Receiver

Pierre Garcon
Leonard Hankerson
Santana Moss
Joshua Morgan
Dezmon Briscoe
Aldrick Robinson

Tight End

Fred Davis
Niles Paul
Chris ey
Logan Paulsen

I think this is ey's last hurrah. There is a possibility that Paulsen is released, but I think he's a necessity given his blocking ability and our situation at Right Tackle.

Offensive Line

Trent Williams, Kory Lichtensteiger, Will Montgomery, Chris Chester, Tyler Polumbus, Adam Gettis, Josh LeRibeus, Maurice Hurt, Tom Compton.

Jammal Brown to PUP List

Defensive Line

Adam Carriker, Barry Cofield, Stephen Bowen, Jarvis Jenkins, Chris Baker, Kedric Golston

Linebackers

London Fletcher, Perry Riley, Brian Orakpo, Ryan Kerrigan, Lorenzo Alexander, Keenan Robinson, Rob Jackson.

Secondary

DeAngelo Hall, Josh Wilson, Cedric Griffin, Brandon Thompson, Richard Crawford, Tanard Jackson, Brandon Meriweather, Madieu Williams, DeJon Gomes, Reed Doughty

Special Teams

Neil Rackers, Sav Rocca, Nick Sundberg, Brandon Banks

I list Banks as a specialist rather than a WR. Although he will probably get some snaps on certain plays like last year.

Practice Squad

Alfred Morris
Lance Lewis
Jordan Bernstine
Grant Garner
Martinez (OL)

[DarthMonk]

Link ------> This thread already exists.

[The Hogster]

Thanks

[Bob 0119]

No Morris? Do you think they practice squad him? Me personally, I think they keep him over Helu.

[skinpride1]

Think that we be close minus two or three places.

Im not so sure about Rackers at kicker.

[skinpride1]

The secondary is down right scary bad ....you got D.hall and merriweather and couple young talent on the up swing and the rest are junk. C. griffin at top of that list.

[Red_One43]

^Great looking 53, only one surprise, you picked Rackers over Gano (Just Kidding ). I like the 4 TEs - I am trying to figure out how I am going to make that happen.

Couple of comments:

1. No Alfred Morris?

2. I wanted to point out that you have only one back up tackle on your roster, Hurt, and he hasn't played tackle in preseason games. With Brown on the PUP, if he gets healthy, he won't be able to help for at least 6 weeks in accordance with the rules of the PUP.
That almost forces you to have to keep 9 lineman insteadof 8, if you keep Hurt as a back up tackle.

3. You have 8 LB names listed and the number "7" next to linebacks.

[The Hogster]

No Morris? Do you think they practice squad him? Me personally, I think they keep him over Helu.

I think we try to put him to the Practice Squad. I think he's got a ways to go on pass protection. My guess is that he makes it to the practice squad, but stranger things have happened, like when Keiland Williams didn't clear.

[The Hogster]

^Great looking 53, only one surprise, you picked Rackers over Gano (Just Kidding ). I like the 4 TEs - I am trying to figure out how I am going to make that happen.

Couple of comments:

1. No Alfred Morris?

2. I wanted to point out that you have only one back up tackle on your roster, Hurt, and he hasn't played tackle in preseason games. With Brown on the PUP, if he gets healthy, he won't be able to help for at least 6 weeks in accordance with the rules of the PUP.
That almost forces you to have to keep 9 lineman insteadof 8, if you keep Hurt as a back up tackle.

3. You have 8 LB names listed and the number "7" next to linebacks.

+1 Adjusted the numbers. Typing and drinking a beer.

I think Morris starts out on the PS much like Royster did. Problem is, he may not make it. I think he will. Or, Hightower could start out on PUP allowing him to make the roster.

As for backup Tackle, I have Compton making it there instead of Chris Wilson at OLB. I chose to do that because I think that we have guys at OLB and backup Tackle that we may be able to release, and still get back, like Willie Smith or James Lee. Jordan Black etc. In the event that we lost Polumbus in the first 6 games.

Since we are carrying 3 QBs, it makes for some tough decisions. But, I'm a big fan of Brandon Thompson, and Richard Crawford. I think those two guys are too valuable to release.

[1niksder]

Link ------> This thread already exists.

Merged...


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Here's my latest list:

Offensive Total … 26


Quarterbacks (3)
Robert Griffin III, Kirk Cousins, and Rex Grossman

Halfbacks (3)
Roy Helu Jr., Alfred Morris, and Evan Royster,

Fullbacks (1)
Darrel Young

Wide Receivers (7)
Pierre Garcon, Josh Morgan, Santana Moss, Leonard Hankerson, Brandon Banks, Aldrick Robinson, and Dezmon Briscoe

Tight Ends (3)
Fred Davis, Niles Paul, and Chris ey

Offensive Lineman (10)
Trent Williams, Willie Smith, Tyler Polumbus, Maurice Hurt , Will Montgomery, Kory Lichtensteiger, Chris Chester, Josh LeRibeus, Adam Gettis, and Tom Compton to the PS



Defensive Total …. 24

Linebackers (8 )
London Fletcher, Brian Orakpo, Ryan Kerrigan, Perry Riley, Rob Jackson, Chris Wilson, Lorenzo Alexander, and Keenan Robinson Markus White is dropped


Defensive Backs (10)
Josh Wilson, DeAngelo Hall, Kevin Barnes, Madieu Williams, Kevin Barnes, Brandon Meriweather, Reed Doughty, DeJon Gomes, Brandyn Thompson, and Richard Crawford.... Cedric Griffin was replaced by Kevin Barnes but it's a toss up right now

Defensive Lineman (6)
Barry Cofield, Stephen Bowen, Adam Carriker, Jarvis Jenkins, Chris Baker, Kedrick Golston and Chris Neild went on IR


Special Teams Total …. 3

Teams
Graham Gano, Sav Rocca, Nick Sundberg


Practice Squad Prediction

DJ Holt LB
Grant Garner C
Tom Compton OT
Lance Lewis WR
Tristan Davis RB
Jordan Bernstine S

Still two slots open

[1niksder]

I think Morris starts out on the PS much like Royster did. Problem is, he may not make it. I think he will. Or, Hightower could start out on PUP allowing him to make the roster.

I don't think Morris will last on the PS, and TH could land on the PUP or IR

As for backup Tackle, I have Compton making it there instead of Chris Wilson at OLB. I chose to do that because I think that we have guys at OLB and backup Tackle that we may be able to release, and still get back, like Willie Smith or James Lee. Jordan Black etc. In the event that we lost Polumbus in the first 6 games.

I have Compton going to the PS for a spell and Chris Wilson making the active roster unless Kehl learns to hold onto the ball, and it's possibly that Will Smith gets cut (free up a spot for Paulsen as the 4th TE).

Since we are carrying 3 QBs, it makes for some tough decisions. But, I'm a big fan of Brandon Thompson, and Richard Crawford. I think those two guys are too valuable to release.

Crawford has outplayed Griffin thus far in practice and in the pre-season, and I believe, Thompson will also make the roster before Griffin or Barnes. Would love to say Rex's performance with the Bears got him run out of Chi Town and Cousins performance in Chi Town last week will get Rex run out of Washington, but I don't think it will happen.

[Red_One43]

^Great looking 53, only one surprise, you picked Rackers over Gano (Just Kidding ). I like the 4 TEs - I am trying to figure out how I am going to make that happen.

Couple of comments:

1. No Alfred Morris?

2. I wanted to point out that you have only one back up tackle on your roster, Hurt, and he hasn't played tackle in preseason games. With Brown on the PUP, if he gets healthy, he won't be able to help for at least 6 weeks in accordance with the rules of the PUP.
That almost forces you to have to keep 9 lineman insteadof 8, if you keep Hurt as a back up tackle.

3. You have 8 LB names listed and the number "7" next to linebacks.

+1 Adjusted the numbers. Typing and drinking a beer.

I think Morris starts out on the PS much like Royster did. Problem is, he may not make it. I think he will. Or, Hightower could start out on PUP allowing him to make the roster.

As for backup Tackle, I have Compton making it there instead of Chris Wilson at OLB. I chose to do that because I think that we have guys at OLB and backup Tackle that we may be able to release, and still get back, like Willie Smith or James Lee. Jordan Black etc. In the event that we lost Polumbus in the first 6 games.

Since we are carrying 3 QBs, it makes for some tough decisions. But, I'm a big fan of Brandon Thompson, and Richard Crawford. I think those two guys are too valuable to release.

Morris is going to be a tough call. I went with him, because I think that he can be a major contributor early on. Shanny gave him first team reps, because he is looking at him. He can't start right away because of his his lack of blitz pick up. The optimum would be for the PS, because he might be a "system" back, he could make it to the PS. They better shut him down now - he is getting too much attention.

Your philosophy of being able to get guys back for the tackle position is why I went with two QBs. What is the chance of Grossman being picked up if he is released? He will be there if we need him. If we need to go to a third QB in a game, the probability is high that the game is lot, so I am going with two. PLUS - it sure makes it eases the pain of making the 53.

[The Hogster]

^Great looking 53, only one surprise, you picked Rackers over Gano (Just Kidding ). I like the 4 TEs - I am trying to figure out how I am going to make that happen.

Couple of comments:

1. No Alfred Morris?

2. I wanted to point out that you have only one back up tackle on your roster, Hurt, and he hasn't played tackle in preseason games. With Brown on the PUP, if he gets healthy, he won't be able to help for at least 6 weeks in accordance with the rules of the PUP.
That almost forces you to have to keep 9 lineman insteadof 8, if you keep Hurt as a back up tackle.

3. You have 8 LB names listed and the number "7" next to linebacks.

+1 Adjusted the numbers. Typing and drinking a beer.

I think Morris starts out on the PS much like Royster did. Problem is, he may not make it. I think he will. Or, Hightower could start out on PUP allowing him to make the roster.

As for backup Tackle, I have Compton making it there instead of Chris Wilson at OLB. I chose to do that because I think that we have guys at OLB and backup Tackle that we may be able to release, and still get back, like Willie Smith or James Lee. Jordan Black etc. In the event that we lost Polumbus in the first 6 games.

Since we are carrying 3 QBs, it makes for some tough decisions. But, I'm a big fan of Brandon Thompson, and Richard Crawford. I think those two guys are too valuable to release.

Morris is going to be a tough call. I went with him, because I think that he can be a major contributor early on. Shanny gave him first team reps, because he is looking at him. He can't start right away because of his his lack of blitz pick up. The optimum would be for the PS, because he might be a "system" back, he could make it to the PS. They better shut him down now - he is getting too much attention.

Your philosophy of being able to get guys back for the tackle position is why I went with two QBs. What is the chance of Grossman being picked up if he is released? He will be there if we need him. If we need to go to a third QB in a game, the probability is high that the game is lot, so I am going with two. PLUS - it sure makes it eases the pain of making the 53.

I think the value of Rex Grossman is on the sidelines, looking at photos of the prior series, listening to the play calls, and communicating with the QBs on the sidelines. His knowledge of the offense, and experience against different looks gives him some value when the defense is on the field. We just need to keep him off of the field!! Which is why I'd put Kirk at #2.

[riggofan]

Good list. I'm not sure about Niles Paul myself. Right now I think I would have Paulsen making the team with Paul the odd man out.

[DarthMonk]

What is the chance of Grossman being picked up if he is released?

My answer is "almost zero." This happens a lot, Red. I think of a question but you ask it first.

I say waive Rex, watch him clear, claim him, and then do whateva with the guy you really want to keep without risking exposing him to the waiver wire (Morris).

I suppose Rex could retire and we could hire him as a coach if someone claims him.

DarthMonk