Depth Chart

GTripp0012 · 08-09-2011, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by NC_Skins

We'll keep 3 QBs.

For the majority of the season, sure.

GTripp0012 · 08-09-2011, 01:58 PM

Shaun Draughn vs. Evan Royster could be interesting.

Kindoy · 08-09-2011, 02:07 PM

just a thought, but i don't remember our squad being this troubled over cuts or mulling over the roster like this in a while. we haven't had this much competition in a while. good problem to have i'd say.

we have a good mix of guys with more "guaranteed" production & guys with lots of potential.

GTripp0012 · 08-09-2011, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Kindoy

just a thought, but i don't remember our squad being this troubled over cuts or mulling over the roster like this in a while. we haven't had this much competition in a while. good problem to have i'd say.

we have a good mix of guys with more "guaranteed" production & guys with lots of potential.

The last two years, we were pretty loaded on the defensive side in camp. Probably three deep with starters at most positions.

On offense, yeah, this is the first roster crackdown we've had here in quite a while. Deepest they've been in a while.

SmootSmack · 08-09-2011, 02:36 PM

Alvin Walton created a valuable thread, which has been stickied to the top of the locker room forum and that is constantly updated and I linked to in the 2nd post here that lists every move made

Defensewins · 08-09-2011, 02:37 PM

A depth chart this early for a team coming off a 6-10 season is not really that important right now. There will be plenty of change in the depth chart going forward.
I think where we could continue to see changes and issues is the QB, OL, LB and CB position(s). Beck and (little hands) Rexy's play is very up and down right now. I would not be surprised to see both of them playing and getting benched at different times of the season. Especially playing behind a line that is still inconsistent and trying to find a couple of good guards and center. Plus we are not very deep in the OL. If god forbid injuries set in as it always does, we do not have strong backups yet, especially at LT. This could very easily change by some guys stepping up. We will see. But word out of camp is the backups on the O-line are not playing well and are routinely getting used by the defense. This is a concern.

diehard · 08-09-2011, 04:27 PM

Yeah, it was good to start this thread but, it got off on an uneducated foot. I expect a lot of substituting in this game, nothing out of the ordinary though. Imma keep my eye on the backup OTs though

vallin21 · 08-09-2011, 06:57 PM

IMO, after Hall and J. Wilson, CB is shaky; especially when Buchannon's out 4 games, so I'd like to sign Hayden or another FA CB. Torain, is a liability. He won't be cut, but he won't start. (Hightower #1, Torain #2, Helu #3). Shannahan didn't trade for Hightower just to be a "3rd down back". AA being on the 2nd team isn't surprising. He was never a #2 WR. Gaffney is an underrated WR, and can have a nice year.

The Goat · 08-09-2011, 07:00 PM

Torain seems more injury prone than Helu or Hightower, and he's definitely a rhythm RB IMO. Maybe he gets a majority of reps early, assuming he's successful, but I doubt he's healthy for the long haul. I really hope Helu can fly and Hightower breaks out!

vallin21 · 08-09-2011, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by The Goat

Torain seems more injury prone than Helu or Hightower, and he's definitely a rhythm RB IMO. Maybe he gets a majority of reps early, assuming he's successful, but I doubt he's healthy for the long haul. I really hope Helu can fly and Hightower breaks out!

Exactly. Which is why Shananhan traded for Hightower. If the O-line stays healthy, Hightower, Helu, and Torain can benefit.

SmootSmack · 08-09-2011, 07:21 PM