Simon Says

Why are we still talking about Fitz?

I had originally missed that Crowder was also a "probable",like McKenzie. I think both make the team. If Bills are going to run more 2 TE sets,Sweeney could possibly take Gilliam's spot. How much do they really need a "fullback"? Somebody has to return kicks and though McKenzie and Stevenson are both dangerous, their ball security is iffy. I could see some young players taking ST reps

My first 2 observations; I dont consider McKenzie and Crowder as a probables, I look at them as locks. And I dont see who the backup center would be. I'm not assuming Bates would move to center if Morse gets hurt; that requires TWO moves; C and RG. I think Mancz has to make the 53 as backup C ,or,Ford beats out Bates at RG. Obviously,when it comes to special teams,reserves from various position groups compete with each other. i.e. Kumerow vs. Jones vs. Gilliam

Barkley is destined to get cut,maybe re signed to practice squad

Why do you include $3 million in salary for practice squad players? Doubtful if any one them makes enough to bump a player off the the top 53 cap list. Yes, theoretically you can pay a PS guy as much as you want,and a veteran would likely not take the PS gig at the PS minumum.

Breylin Smith

And,this why we hear talk about still signing a vet CB.

Once the plane is in the air,whats the big deal? Moving ar 500 miles an hour means the miles pile up easily. Every team has to deal with basically the same total on-board and de-planing time,baggage claim, travel to the hotel , etc.

He already started working on holding prior to the draft. Plus, he has all summer to work with Haack and the ST coach

Barkley will probably be on the practice squad

I don't see the point in that; moving Edmunds,A Pro Bowler,creates a big hole at MLB. To add a CB that isn't even guaranteed to start?

K-Gun named after TE Keith McKellar. Athletic versatile 3-down TE who didnt have to come out in certain situations.

Im wondering about a 4th QB

Like who? Williams?

Its a good "problem " to have. A competent practice squad provides decent competition in practice to prepare the team for games. It would be great to find diamonds in the rough but its hard to make this roster.

Boettger ( healthy?) Shakir ( unless he returns kicks),Jones ( age and rookies on special teams ),Benford ( over Cam?) are my question marks.

They have to fill a 90 man roster,then,the practice squad. There will guys out there

He did it once in college. Barely

You addressed the Miller situation,so,my 2 cents:. I don't think Shakir makes the 'second team" over veterans. UNLESS he is the returner. And,you kind of buried the slot corner.

When Beane traded the 4th rounder, I was disappointed. Would have bwen ok drafting him there

I kinda expect secwral "offensive' picks today: TE, WR, RB,G,maybe T.

Why? Not exactly the same type of LB. Think of him as a big nickel or OLB depth, replacement for Klein. I don't see this selection as determining Edmunds' fate, how do you figure?

Would Austin be redundant after drafting Cook?

I have an idea;let's grow up and not waste time on nicknames. Maybe he doesn't WANT a stupid nickname

Better hope Elam IS a difference-maker if he has to fill in for Tre