DCPSR: Final 53 Projection

[PennSkinsFan]

Final Redskins Roster Projections - DC Pro Sports Report

Here is how we see it settling.

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Nice writeup. I agree we go with 10 OL instead of 5 Backs and its more likely that if we did keep 5 backs, we could keep FB Eddie Williams over any of Aldridge, Dorsey, or Mason. However, if we keep 10 OL, i think the 10th will be a cut from another team who can play tackle... like Tre Thomas from the Jags.

I did notice one error though:

We project Glenn makes the roster and Henson to the practice squad. But he will make the team.

Roster Players: Brian Orakpo, London Fletcher, Rocky McIntosh, Robert Thomas, HB Blades, Chris Wilson, Robert Henson, (7)

Which is it? I think Henson realy helped himself last night, but I still think we go with Glenn. I also think only one of Henson and Young make the PS.

[SBXVII]

As much as I want to argue about his picks....I can't. I'm not sure what the coach's were looking for, or what they want. I have my favorite picks and they all looked bad last night except Mitchell. Tryon has looked bad for 3 games now and last night he finally looked ok. I have been touting cutting Westbrook cause for 3 yrs he has not gotten off the practice squad and others like Tryon have come in and stayed on the roster, but he's looked good the last 2-3 games. I have wanted the team to cut Collins and then watch a performance like last night where Colt and Chase simply didn't shine. Maybe it's cause it's the 2nd stringers blocking for them.

Honestly, I think if any one player went down our back ups would fill in and do an admirable job, but put too many of the back ups in and I see us having problems.

[SBXVII]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

Nice writeup. I agree we go with 10 OL instead of 5 Backs and its more likely that if we did keep 5 backs, we could keep FB Eddie Williams over any of Aldridge, Dorsey, or Mason. However, if we keep 10 OL, i think the 10th will be a cut from another team who can play tackle... like Tre Thomas from the Jags.

I did notice one error though:



Which is it? I think Henson realy helped himself last night, but I still think we go with Glenn. I also think only one of Henson and Young make the PS.

I'm a Mason fanatic no doubt but I was not so impressed last night, maybe due to blocking. I'm betting we keep Alridge as the change of pace and maybe put Dorsey on practice cause he can go there. I think FB Williams will be on practice squad in case Sellers gets hurt then they can bring him up to roster. Yodder made a statement last night but I would still cut him and put Agnone on practice squad.

I know people want to crusify Alridge for his fumble but I can't. If you look at it he caught the ball and decided to run left. As he was moving the ball from his right side to his left side away from the tackler his elbow or arm got hit with the helmet or shoulder pads of the tackler causing the ball to pop out. Yes he should have just tucked it and held on with both hands but he was actually doing what he was trained to do which is move the ball away from the tackler and take the hit. It was just bad timing.

[Schneed10]

Originally Posted by SBXVII

I'm a Mason fanatic no doubt but I was not so impressed last night, maybe due to blocking. I'm betting we keep Alridge as the change of pace and maybe put Dorsey on practice cause he can go there. I think FB Williams will be on practice squad in case Sellers gets hurt then they can bring him up to roster. Yodder made a statement last night but I would still cut him and put Agnone on practice squad.

I know people want to crusify Alridge for his fumble but I can't. If you look at it he caught the ball and decided to run left. As he was moving the ball from his right side to his left side away from the tackler his elbow or arm got hit with the helmet or shoulder pads of the tackler causing the ball to pop out. Yes he should have just tucked it and held on with both hands but he was actually doing what he was trained to do which is move the ball away from the tackler and take the hit. It was just bad timing.

"Bad timing" can lose you games. No excuses.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by Schneed10

"Bad timing" can lose you games. No excuses.

Agreed. Plus, there is the real question whether he should have brought it out at all.

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

Agreed. Plus, there is the real question whether he should have brought it out at all.

Yeah he probably shouldn't have. I'm not making excuses for these guys but I'm sure they know they only have a limited amount of plays to make the team so they sometimes make bad decisions by trying to showcase their skills (Colt). I'm not sure they understand that sometimes they're hurting themselves by not making the smart, safe play.

[SBXVII]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

Agreed. Plus, there is the real question whether he should have brought it out at all.

I agree with both of you. He should have just let the ball bounce into the endzone, but we don't know what the coach's may or may not have told him to do. Can't fault a guy if told no matter what catch it and run it. I say this cause they may have said that to see what he could do.

It was bad no doubt. Thankfully it doesn't count against our season. Now the coach's know that he's not 100% reliable although he showed well in a previous game so who knows. He looked good on the pass from Chase in the 4th quarter in the 2min drill. Changed directions and still out ran two defenders to pick up 20-30 yrds.

[SBXVII]

Originally Posted by 53Fan

Yeah he probably shouldn't have. I'm not making excuses for these guys but I'm sure they know they only have a limited amount of plays to make the team so they sometimes make bad decisions by trying to showcase their skills (Colt). I'm not sure they understand that sometimes they're hurting themselves by not making the smart, safe play.

Exactly. I mean last game to showcase and they are nervous about making a mistake which in reality increases the chance to make those mistakes.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by 53Fan

Yeah he probably shouldn't have. I'm not making excuses for these guys but I'm sure they know they only have a limited amount of plays to make the team so they sometimes make bad decisions by trying to showcase their skills (Colt). I'm not sure they understand that sometimes they're hurting themselves by not making the smart, safe play.

Well the thing is they also have weeks of practices and scrimmages to show their skills as well. And Alridge was fumbling then as well. I mean it's not just Chase's game performances that have him in good position to take the #3 spot. It's also the fact that he practiced well, took what the coaches were saying to him, processed it and improved as the summer went on.

[53Fan]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Well the thing is they also have weeks of practices and scrimmages to show their skills as well. And Alridge was fumbling then as well. I mean it's not just Chase's game performances that have him in good position to take the #3 spot. It's also the fact that he practiced well, took what the coaches were saying to him, processed it and improved as the summer went on.

I agree. Maybe I'm just getting soft because I'm feeling good about this team.

[wilsowilso]

Seems very close PennSkinsfan. I think Rob Jackson will easily beat out Wynn. I can't see Wynn making the team at all. I might switch Henson and Glenn as well. Henson is the only one of them who actually showed real flashes and is someone to be excited about developing. He was also a special teams standout at TCU.

I bet we keep nine olinemen, but only eight will stick because we are going to pick somebody up on the wire in the next few days.

[SmootSmack]

So it looks like the roster breakout will reportedly be

QB: 3
TE: 3
WR: 5
OL: 9
RB/FB: 5

DB: 9
DL: 8
LB: 8

Not really sure how they plan on counting guys like Orakpo and Wilson (DE or LB?)

K: 1
P: 1
LS: 1

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Well the thing is they also have weeks of practices and scrimmages to show their skills as well. And Alridge was fumbling then as well. I mean it's not just Chase's game performances that have him in good position to take the #3 spot. It's also the fact that he practiced well, took what the coaches were saying to him, processed it and improved as the summer went on.

I pay more attention to "character" now, maybe it's Joe Gibbs second coming or simply maturity, but I pay attention to how these guys interview, since I'm not around them personally.

Just like political candidates, players come across differently in interviews & can give you a sharp, however hasty, opinion of them. Watching colt & daniel in back to back interviews left me liking Daniel a lot more. Colt spoke decently, but sounds more fraternity boy than pro qb. Daniel is more reserved & humble, but sounds more professional & aware of his rookie status.

I got a good impression of him & as a qb he seems like a poor man's flutie, a dude that lacks height but isn't concerned w/stats & style points, just does what he needs to win. Colt on the other hand, kinda has me torn. He shows potential & athleticism, but seems immature both as a player & person. A little bit self absorbed for an nfl qb. I think keeping Colt makes more sense, but at the same time I fear he may not have Daniel's staying power. Daniel seems like a guy that will do whatever it takes to make a team & eventually start.

[SmootSmack]

I think Colt's definitely been humbled this summer. He really let a lot of people at Redskins Park down. The expectation was that he would come in and challenge for the #2 spot. He had the attitude, but couldn't back it up.