Another Prediction Thread: 53-man Roster Projections
 

So here it is. Use your inside knowledge, crystal ball, or just guesses if you prefer in predicting the 2014 53-man roster.


QBs(3): Griffin, Cousins, McCoy

RBs(5): Morris, Helu, Seastrunk, Thompson, Young

WRs(6): Garcon, Jackson, Roberts, Moss, Grant, Robinson(Hankerson on PUP)

TEs(3): Reed, Paulsen, Paul

OL(9): Williams, Polumbus, Moses, Lavuao, Chester, LeRibeus, Long, Lichtensteiger, McGlynn


DL(6): Hatcher, Cofield, Baker, Jenkins, Golston, Geathers(Bowen on PUP)

OLBs(4): Orakpo, Kerrigan, Murphy, Jackson

ILBs(5): Riley, Robinson, Sharpton, Compton, Hayward

CBs(5): Hall, Amerson, Porter, Breeland, Biggers

Ss(4): Meriweather, Clark, Thomas, Rambo


STs(3): Malone, Hocker, Sundberg

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Philip Thomas is quickly becoming Malcom Kelly with injuries.

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[quote=SirLK26;1077209]So here it is. Use your inside knowledge, crystal ball, or just guesses if you prefer in predicting the 2014 53-man roster.


QBs(3): Griffin, Cousins, McCoy

RBs(5): Morris, Helu, Seastrunk, Thompson, Young

WRs(6): Garcon, Jackson, Roberts, Moss, Grant, Robinson(Hankerson on PUP)

TEs(3): Reed, Paulsen, Paul

OL(9): Williams, Polumbus, Moses, Lavuao, Chester, LeRibeus, Long, Lichtensteiger, McGlynn


DL(6): Hatcher, Cofield, Baker, Jenkins, Golston, Geathers(Bowen on PUP)

OLBs(4): Orakpo, Kerrigan, Murphy, Jackson

ILBs(5): Riley, Robinson, Sharpton, Compton, Hayward

CBs(5): Hall, Amerson, Porter, Breeland, Biggers

Ss(4): Meriweather, Clark, Thomas, Rambo


STs(3): Malone, Hocker, Sundberg[/quote]

Good job!

I'm not at all sold on Thompson at RB. Silas Redd might win that job.

I'm wondering if they will keep 3 QB's. I'm thinking they might keep another safety instead. Trenton Robinson would be good to keep because he's good on ST. We need to get better on ST this year.

Frank Kearse looked better than either Golston or Geathers in the first preseason game, IMO.

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[quote=KI Skins Fan;1077220]Good job!

I'm not at all sold on Thompson at RB. Silas Redd might win that job.

I'm wondering if they will keep 3 QB's. I'm thinking they might keep another safety instead. Trenton Robinson would be good to keep because he's good on ST. We need to get better on ST this year.

Frank Kearse looked better than either Golston or Geathers in the first preseason game, IMO.[/quote]

Yeah, Thompson was a big load of "meh" against the Patriots. But according to all camp reports, he's been outstanding during practice. If he continues to not show up in the preseason games though, I'd give his spot to Redd. We could cut Thompson and try to keep him on the practice squad, but I doubt he'd last long there.

Putting Biggers on over Crawford was probably the toughest decison. But all the camp reports I can recall basically say Crawford hasn't been showing much speed and burst and has been late to the ball a lot. Perhaps next year he'll be 100%, but I figured Biggers was the better option at this point.

[URL="http://www.csnwashington.com/redskinsblog/redskins-preseason-week-1-53-man-roster-projection-defense"]Tandler mentioned today[/URL] how Adrien Robinson could be kept over Jackson due to the former being a better pure pass-rusher. Perhaps if we kept 5 OLBs, Robinson might make the roster, but otherwise I think RJax is the better overall option.

Anyway, just some of my thoughts...

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[url=http://www.csnwashington.com/redskinsblog/redskins-preseason-week-1-53-man-roster-projection-offense]Redskins preseason Week 1 53-man roster projection: Offense | Comcast SportsNet Washington[/url]

[url=http://www.csnwashington.com/redskinsblog/redskins-preseason-week-1-53-man-roster-projection-defense]Redskins preseason Week 1 53-man roster projection: Defense | Comcast SportsNet Washington[/url]

Neither Tandler or El-Bashir have any surprise 53-man picks, but here are their projections anyway.

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If Aldrick Robinson continues to play well and the final WR spot comes down to A. Robinson and 35 year old Santana Moss....who should we keep?
I think there is enough game evidence A. Robinson is an NFL WR.
Still not an easy choice.

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[quote=Defensewins;1077260]If Aldrick Robinson continues to play well and the final WR spot comes down to A. Robinson and 35 year old Santana Moss....who should we keep?
I think there is enough game evidence A. Robinson is an NFL WR.
Still not an easy choice.[/quote]

I think that Aldrick is a lock for the 4th receiver job. He looks like a much improved player to me. Plus, he has great speed and speed kills.

If the Skins keep 5 WR's, then Santana could still be released because the Skins will want to keep Ryan Grant. But I'm guessing that they will keep 6 WR's. If so, I think that Santana would be safe.

I would really hate to see Moss go. He is a favorite of mine.

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[quote=Defensewins;1077260]If Aldrick Robinson continues to play well and the final WR spot comes down to A. Robinson and 35 year old Santana Moss....who should we keep?
I think there is enough game evidence A. Robinson is an NFL WR.
Still not an easy choice.[/quote]

I think your right, throw another question in to help answer your question, who is your punt returner?

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[quote=mredskins;1077213]Philip Thomas is quickly becoming Malcom Kelly with injuries.[/quote]

Him and Chris Thompson.

I gotta feeling Thompson and Silas Reed go to the practice squad. Seastrunk wins the 3rd down back.

I think the "surprise" cut/inclusion on roster comes in the secondary. I got a feeling Rambo might be the cut/practice squad.

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I thought Rambo played much better this game. I still think he makes the 53.

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Jay Gruden had some ominous words to say that Chris Thompson and Phillip Thomas need to get back on the field so the coaching staff can see what they can do.

Gruden had better not cut PT before he can show what he can do. We're weak at safety and I suspect that PT can help us there.

As for CT, I think we have other backs who can do what he does when healthy (which, unfortunately for him, is seldom).

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[quote=Chico23231;1077281]I think your right, throw another question in to help answer your question, who is your punt returner?[/quote]

Yeah, current punt returner depth chart is;

1) Santana Moss
2) DeSean Jackson
3) Andre Roberts
4) Richard Crawford

I do not see DeSean Jackson being our everyday punt returner unless it is playoff time.
Did Santana Moss even return a punt in last game? Did he even play?
Roberts looked shaky.
Crawford is still trying to get his legs back after injury. Not there yet.
Ideally if Crawford regains his old form, it would make the decision easier.

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[quote=Defensewins;1077296]Yeah, current punt returner depth chart is;

1) Santana Moss
2) DeSean Jackson
3) Andre Roberts
4) Richard Crawford

I do not see DeSean Jackson being our everyday punt returner unless it is playoff time.
Did Santana Moss even return a punt in last game? Did he even play?
Roberts looked shaky.
Crawford is still trying to get his legs back after injury. Not there yet.
Ideally if Crawford regains his old form, it would make the decision easier.[/quote]

IMO, Id like to see Roberts punt return and kick off return. Id like to see Robinson make the team over Santana, but the thinking is Moss is he is slot backup. Could Robinson or Grant become the slot back up? I dont see why not, but the coaching staff seem to like both on the outside.

I really think Hank should go, he cant stay on the field. I would chose Robinson over Hank

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I agree.
A lot can happen in 3 preseason games and ton of practices left until game #1.
Should be interesting.

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I still don't trust Aldrick Robinson. Yes, he looked good the other night and apparently has picked things up in practice.

But practice reports from just a couple of weeks ago still described him as the alligator-arms, one-trick pony he has always been.

In the past couple of years we might have beaten the Rams and the Lions had Robinson just held onto the friggin ball. I don't wish to see that again.

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I think the only way Robinson is in any kind of trouble at all is if Hankerson is healthy and balling before final cuts, which is doubtful. Pretty much every projection I've seen by our insiders has the team carrying 6 receivers, and the only other guy besides Hank who could challenge Robinson is maybe Rashad Ross, as a kick returner? Really can't see that happening. I think Robinson ultimately makes the team and finally gives us more good(killer speed) than bad(route limitations and inconsistent hands). At least I hope so.

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[quote=KI Skins Fan;1077285]Jay Gruden had some ominous words to say that Chris Thompson and Phillip Thomas need to get back on the field so the coaching staff can see what they can do.

Gruden had better not cut PT before he can show what he can do. We're weak at safety and I suspect that PT can help us there.

As for CT, I think we have other backs who can do what he does when healthy (which, unfortunately for him, is seldom).[/quote]

i wouldnt be surprised if we cut a vet or two (bowen etc) and add a vet FS who just got cut from another team

i dont think we go into week 1 with both rambo and thomas as backups.

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[quote=over the mountain;1077323]i wouldnt be surprised if we cut a vet or two (bowen etc) and add a vet FS who just got cut from another team

i dont think we go into week 1 with both rambo and thomas as backups.[/quote]

I'd like to add another veteran safety but I don't want to see Phillip Thomas cut. I really want to see if PT can become a good NFL safety.

PT needs some more PT in the training room so he can get some PT on the field.

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[quote=over the mountain;1077323]i wouldnt be surprised if we cut a vet or two (bowen etc) and add a vet FS who just got cut from another team

i dont think we go into week 1 with both rambo and thomas as backups.[/quote]


I agree, the Redskins are second in line to pick up some decent vets that get cut. The key could be salary cap space.

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[quote=Irrefutable;1077329]I agree, the Redskins are second in line to pick up some decent vets that get cut. The key could be salary cap space.[/quote]

I'm not sure about this but wouldn't the team that cuts them be responsible for paying them any guaranteed money? I think the Skins would be able to pay them vet minimum which would be no problem as far as the cap is concerned. But, as I said, I'm not sure about that.

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[quote=KI Skins Fan;1077331]I'm not sure about this but wouldn't the team that cuts them be responsible for paying them any guaranteed money? I think the Skins would be able to pay them vet minimum which would be no problem as far as the cap is concerned. But, as I said, I'm not sure about that.[/quote]

You are correct. Cut is cut. And most folks will be desperate for a job and will come cheap. I'm hoping that we can grab a very capable safety or tackle for a cheap, short-term rental.

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[quote=KI Skins Fan;1077331]I'm not sure about this but wouldn't the team that cuts them be responsible for paying them any guaranteed money? I think the Skins would be able to pay them vet minimum which would be no problem as far as the cap is concerned. But, as I said, I'm not sure about that.[/quote]

The guaranteed money, as in signing bonus money, will be paid by the team that cuts them. However, if a team picks up a vet they assume their contract.... unless the player clears waivers. The good ones will not clear waivers .

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[quote=KI Skins Fan;1077220]<snip>I'm wondering if they will keep 3 QB's. I'm thinking they might keep another safety instead. Trenton Robinson would be good to keep because he's good on ST. We need to get better on ST this year.<snip>[/quote]

In case you haven't see Keim's [URL="http://espn.go.com/blog/washington-redskins/post/_/id/9579/washington-redskins-projected-roster-4"]latest roster projections[/URL], he agrees with this in part. He has Trenton Robinson making the team as a 5th safety, but at the expense of Chris Thompson instead of the 3rd QB. At this point, I really couldn't make a good argument for keeping CT over Akeem Davis or Robinson. I love me some Thompson, but if he can't stay healthy, what's the point?