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

[Deadskins]

One thing though, I don't think that Rackers is coming back.

Probably not.

[tribeofjudah]

Not mine, but it looks good to me.
This from Rich Tandler

The 53: Final roster projection

Here is my prediction for the 53-man roster that will emerge from the final round of cuts:

Specialists

In (3): P Sav Rocca, LS Nick Sundberg, PK Billy Cundiff


Obviously Cundiff beating out both Neil Rackers and Graham Gano without making a single kick in a Redskins uniform was a surprise to most.

Defense

Defensive backs

Cornerback (5): DeAngelo Hall, Josh Wilson, Cedric Griffin, Richard Crawford, Brandyn Thompson

Safety (4): Brandon Meriweather, Tanard Jackson, Madieu Williams, DeJon Gomes


Jordan Bernstine goes to the practice squad. Reed Doughty may give you more than Gomes this year but I think that last year’s draft pick stays with an eye towards 2013 and beyond.

Linebackers

Outside (4): Brian Orakpo, Ryan Kerrigan, Rob Jackson, Chris Wilson,

Inside (5): London Fletcher, Perry Riley, Lorenzo Alexander, Keenan Robinson, Bryan Kehl

It’s hard to cut an athlete like Markus White but Wilson is a more polished player and can be a huge asset on special teams.

Defensive line

In (6): Stephen Bowen, Jarvis Jenkins, Adam Carriker, Kedric Golston, Barry Cofield, Chris Baker

This has been set since Chris Neild went out with a torn ACL. Golston stays because the blocking in the middle of the line on field goals fell apart when he got injured last year. Doug Worthington goes to the practice squad.

For a look at my pre-training camp 53-man prediction, go here.

Offense

Running backs

In (5): Roy Helu Jr., Tim Hightower, Evan Royster, Darrell Young, Alfred Morris




None of the four tailbacks is a stud but it would be hard to cut any of them, so Shanahan won’t.

Tight ends

In (3): Fred Davis, Niles Paul, Logan Paulsen



This was set when Chris ey was released on Tuesday.

Wide receivers

In (6): Pierre Garçon, Leonard Hankerson, Josh Morgan, Santana Moss, Aldrick Robinson, Dez Briscoe

Yes, Anthony Armstrong plays special teams and Briscoe doesn’t or at least not very much or very well. But in 2010 Armstrong caught seven passes. Briscoe caught six touchdown passes. Briscoe has been the better player in camp and in preseason games since learning the offense. Briscoe has to stay.

If Brandon Banks stays—and I don’t think he will—he won’t take a job away from one of the six wide receivers. If he does stay it will be as a return specialist and his roster slot will come from the offensive line or from a linebacker.

Quarterbacks

In (3): Robert Griffin III, Rex Grossman, Kirk Cousins




Rex stays. Period.

Offensive line

In (9): Trent Williams, Kory Lichtensteiger, Will Montgomery, Chris Chester, Tyler Polumbus, Josh LeRibeus, Jordan Black, Adam Gettis, Maurice Hurt

As noted above, the Redskins could decide to keep Banks and trim back an offensive lineman. They got burned last year keeping eight linemen when a rash of injuries hit so I think they will play it safe this year and keep nine.

If they do decide to go with eight, Gettis seems to be the most vulnerable. Black is the swing tackle, LeRibeus can play guard or center, and Hurt can play guard or tackle. Gettis’ may develop versatility but for now he seems likely to learn on the practice squad.

Willie Smith does have a shot at getting Black’s spot. He started camp and the preseason games slowly, something the coaching staff made no secret of. But he has performed better lately. But it looks like Black will get the nod.

Breakdown: 26 offense, 24 defense, 3 specialists

Agree? Disagree? Hit me up in the comments or on Twitter @Rich_Tandler

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[yupchagee]

My prediction. (what I THINK will happen, not necessarilly what I want to happen)

Offense 27

OL 9
Starters
Williams, Licht (if healthy), Monty, Chester & Palumbus
Backups
Compton, Hurt, LeRibeus & Gettis

WR 6
Starters
Garcon, Hankerson & Moss
Backups
Morgan, Banks & Briscoe

QB 3
RGIII, Grossman & Cousins

TE 3
Davis, Paul & Paulsen

RB 5
Hightower, Helu, Royster, Morris & Young

Defense 23
DL 6
Starters
Bowen, Coffield & Carriker
Backups
Jenkins, Baker & Golston

LB 9
Starters
Orakpo, Fletcher, Riley & Kerrigan
Backups
Jackson, Alexander, Robinson, Wilson & Kehl

DB 8
Starters
Hall, Wilson, Williams & Meriweather
Backups
Crawford, Griffin, Doughty, Jackson Gomes

Specialists 3
Sundberg, Rocca & Cundiff

[1niksder]

OFFENSE (26)

QB’s (3) – Robert Griffin III, Rex Grossman, Kirk Cousins

RB’s (4) – Roy Helu, Evan Royster, Alfred Morris, Tim Hightower

FB’s (1) – Darrel Young

WR’s (6) – Pierre Garcon, Santana Moss, Leonard Hankerson, Josh Morgan, Dezmon Briscoe, Aldrick Robinson, Brandon Banks

TE’s (3) – Fred Davis, Niles Paul, Logan Paulsen

OL (8) – Chris Chester, Will Montgomery, Trent Williams, Kory Lichensteiger, Maurice Hurt, Tyler Polumbus, Josh LeRibeous, Jordan Black

DEFENSE (24)

DL (6) – Adam Carriker, Barry Cofield, Stephen Bowen, Jarvis Jenkins, Chris Baker, Darrion Scott

LB (9) – Brian Orakpo, Ryan Kerrigan, London Fletcher, Lorenzo Alexander, Perry Riley, Rob Jacks[/color]on, Keenan Robinson, Chris Wilson, Bryan Kehl

CB’s (5) – DeAngelo Hall, Josh Wilson, Richard Crawford, Brandon Thompson, Cedric Griffin

S’s (4) – Tenard Jackson, Brandon Meriweather, Madeiu Williams, DeJon Gomes


SPECIAL TEAMS... 3

LS (1) – Nick Sundberg
K (1) – Billy Cundiff
P (1) – Sav Rocca



INJURED RESERVE/PUP LIST

OT (1) – Jamaal Brown
CB (1) – Chase Minnifield
NT (1) - Chris Nield
WR (1) – Darius Hanks

[Deadskins]

WR’s (6) – Pierre Garcon, Santana Moss, Leonard Hankerson, Josh Morgan, Dezmon Briscoe, Aldrick Robinson, Brandon Banks

I count 7.

[cowboykillerzRGiii]

INJURED RESERVE/PUP LIST

OT (1) – Jamaal Brown
CB (1) – Chase Minnifield
NT (1) - Chris Nield
WR (1) – Darius Hanks

With the rule that was passed this am Chase can come back in six weeks if need be right??
I like him, he's got some heart, and fire for going undrafted. Having something to prove is always great fuel!

[cowboykillerzRGiii]

INJURED RESERVE/PUP LIST

OT (1) – Jamaal Brown
CB (1) – Chase Minnifield
NT (1) - Chris Nield
WR (1) – Darius Hanks

With the rule that was passed this am Chase can come back in six weeks if need be right??
I like him, he's got some heart, and fire for going undrafted. Having something to prove is always great fuel!

[cleg]

why does a roster spot have to go to a long snapper? why can't the center perform that task as well? I have never understood why the long snapper was so important.

[yupchagee]

INJURED RESERVE/PUP LIST

OT (1) – Jamaal Brown
CB (1) – Chase Minnifield
NT (1) - Chris Nield
WR (1) – Darius Hanks

With the rule that was passed this am Chase can come back in six weeks if need be right??
I like him, he's got some heart, and fire for going undrafted. Having something to prove is always great fuel!

I think he's got an ACL injury. He won't be back this season.

[yupchagee]

I doubt if Black makes the team. He's 32 years old. We keep either Compton or Smith, probably Compton.

[1niksder]

I doubt if Black makes the team. He's 32 years old. We keep either Compton or Smith, probably Compton.

Black was the last Linemen to make it on my final 53, and it wouldn't surprise me if he's cut before the night is over, to make room for someone not even on the roster right now or he'll stick around until Compton is ready to step up.

[1niksder]

I can also see Tim Hightower headed for the active IR for the first six weeks, when you consider he was held out of the final pre-season game due to "soreness" after the week 3 game...

It would free up a roster spot, and he should be ready to go by mid-season, right around the time Royster and Helu will be needing a breather. It would be a smart move

[cowboykillerzRGiii]

INJURED RESERVE/PUP LIST

OT (1) – Jamaal Brown
CB (1) – Chase Minnifield
NT (1) - Chris Nield
WR (1) – Darius Hanks

With the rule that was passed this am Chase can come back in six weeks if need be right??
I like him, he's got some heart, and fire for going undrafted. Having something to prove is always great fuel!

I think he's got an ACL injury. He won't be back this season.[/quote

It's a micro fracture! Where the f have u been? Lol.. I think he will be game ready before six weeks...

[Red_One43]

Here's how Tandler sees things as of 3:28pm

To be sure, there could be surprise or two still in waiting. But here is how it appears that it will shake out:

Specialists

In (3): P Sav Rocca, LS Nick Sundberg, PK Billy Cundiff

Defense

Defensive backs

Cornerback (4): DeAngelo Hall, Josh Wilson, Cedric Griffin, Richard Crawford

Safety (6): Brandon Meriweather, Tanard Jackson, Madieu Williams, DeJon Gomes, Reed Doughty, Jordan Bernstine


Linebackers

Outside (4-5): Brian Orakpo, Ryan Kerrigan, Rob Jackson, Chris Wilson (Markus White?)

Inside (4): London Fletcher, Perry Riley, Lorenzo Alexander, Keenan Robinson

Defensive line

In (6): Stephen Bowen, Jarvis Jenkins, Adam Carriker, Kedric Golston, Barry Cofield, Chris Baker

Offense

Running backs (4): Roy Helu Jr., Evan Royster, Darrell Young, Alfred Morris




Tight ends (3): Fred Davis, Niles Paul, Logan Paulsen



Wide receivers (6-7): Pierre Garçon, Leonard Hankerson, Josh Morgan, Santana Moss, Aldrick Robinson, Brandon Banks (Dez Briscoe?)

Quarterbacks

In (3): Robert Griffin III, Rex Grossman, Kirk Cousins




Offensive line

In (9): Trent Williams, Kory Lichtensteiger, Will Montgomery, Chris Chester, Tyler Polumbus, Josh LeRibeus, Jordan Black, Adam Gettis, Maurice Hurt

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[Red_One43]

Grading my 53.(Oops , didn't update after the Bucs game, but Oh Well, here it is:

By not updating missed the gimmee's in ey and Hurt (started the Colt game and did not play in the TB game).
Surprises for me: Hightower and Kehl, plus Bernstine - a surprise that I like

My 53 after the Colt Game

OFFENSE

Quarterbacks (3) Last yr - 2
Griffin, Grossman, Cousins

Running backs (5) Last year - 4
Tim Hightower, Evan Royster, Helu, Alfred Morris and Darrel Young (FB)

Tight ends (3) Last yr- 4
Davis, ey, Paul (add Paulsen)

Receivers (7) Last year- 8
Garcon, Hankerson, Moss, Morgan, Briscoe, Robinson, Banks

O line - 8 Last year - 8

Williams, Lichtensteiger, Montgomery, Chester, Polumbus, LeRibeus, Gettis, Black (add Hurt)

DEFENSE

Defensive line (6) last yr- 6
Cofield, Carriker, Bowen, Jenkins, Golston, Baker

Linebackers (9) Last yr- 9
Fletcher, Riley, Orakpo, Kerrigan, Alexander, K. Robinson, Jackson, C. Wilson, Kehl

Kehl got to play OLB against the Colts. Shanny loves versatility.

Cornerbacks (5) Last yr- 5
Hall, Wilson, [color=olive]Thompson[/color], Griffin, Crawford,

Safeties (4) Last year- 4
Merriweather, Williams, Jackson, Gomes (add Doughty and Bernstein)

SPECIAL TEAMS

Punter (1)
Sav Rocca.

Kicker (1)

Gano (Add Cundif)

Long snapper (1)

Nick Sundberg

[The Hogster]

I doubt if Black makes the team. He's 32 years old. We keep either Compton or Smith, probably Compton.

Black was the last Linemen to make it on my final 53, and it wouldn't surprise me if he's cut before the night is over, to make room for someone not even on the roster right now or he'll stick around until Compton is ready to step up.

+1

Someone like Ryan Harris

[Red_One43]

Here are the departed members of the first roster of 2011 and their replacements on the current roster.

Wide receiver

Jabar Gaffney—Pierre Garçon
Donte Stallworth—Josh Morgan
Anthony Armstrong—Dez Briscoe
Terrence Austin—Aldrick Robinson*

Offensive line

Jammal Brown**—Tyler Polumbus*
Sean Locklear—Jordan Black
Erik Cook—Josh LeRibeus
Willie Smith—Adam Gettis
XX—Maurice Hurt* (additional offensive lineman carried in 2012)

Tight end

Chris ey—XX (Niles Paul moved from WR to TE)
Mike Sellers—XX (carrying one fewer TE than in 2011)

Running back

Tim Hightower—Evan Royster*
Ryan Torain—Alfred Morris

Quarterback

John Beck—Robert Griffin III
XX—Kirk Cousins (carrying 3 QB’s this year)

Defensive line

Darrion Scott—Jarvis Jenkins
Chris Neild—Chris Baker

Linebackers

Rocky McIntosh—Keenan Robinson
Markus White—Chris Wilson
Keyaron Fox—XX (carrying one fewer linebacker this year)

Defensive backs

Byron Westbrook—Cedric Griffin
Kevin Barnes—Richard Crawford
Brandyn Thompson—XX (as of now, one fewer CB on the roster

LaRon Landry—Brandon Meriweather
Oshiomogho Atogwe—Madieu Williams
XX—Jordan Bernstine (carrying one more safety this year)

Specialists

PK Graham Gano—Billy Cundiff

*Was on the Redskins’ roster at some point during the 2011 season
**On the PUP list, could return between Weeks Six and Nine

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[Red_One43]

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#Redskins RB Evan Royster expected to change jersey number to 22.

[The Hogster]

Redskins‏@Redskins

#Redskins RB Evan Royster expected to change jersey number to 22.

Good. Now Alfred Morris needs to do something with that 46.

[Red_One43]

Redskins‏@Redskins

Shanahan says RB Tim Hightower's release was a tough decision. "I think the world of him...he may be back here this season."

[Red_One43]

Dan Graziano‏@espn_nfceast

Also on Redskins' depth chart, Josh Morgan is listed as a starting WR ahead of Hankerson, which is a change from preseason I believe

Morgan beat out Hank. We saw that coming. What's up with Hank. He can't be getting the sophomore blues. He never really had a rookie season.