My 53 man roster

eschej13 · August 27, 2010

QB (3) Edwards, Brohm, Brown

RB (5) Jackson, Lynch, Spiller, Bell, McIntyre

WR (6) Evans, Johnson, Parish, Jackson, Jones, Roosevelt

TE (4) Stupar, Nelson, Schouman, Foschi

OL (9) Bell, Levitre, Hangartner, Wood, Green, Meredith, Wang, Chambers, Howard

DL (7) Stroud, Williams, Edwards, Johnson, Carrington, Troup, McCargo

LB (7) Kelsay, Posluszny, Davis, Torbor, Maybin, Ellis, Moats

DB (8) McGee, Florence, Witner, Wilson, Byrd, Scott, McKelvin, Youboty, Corner

Specialists (3) - Lindell, Moorman, Sanborn

"Surprise" cuts - Fitzpatrick, Hardy, Mitchell.

I think that they'll raid the waiver wire for some o-line help as well following final cuts, so beyond the starting five, none of that crew is safe.

What does everybody think? I could see more turnover here than I indicated for sure. Where do we make changes?

Edited August 27, 2010 by eschej13

sweatpantsjoe · August 27, 2010

I'd actually cut Brohm. He's not developing into ANYTHING, and Fitzpatrick is a career backup, which is fine with me, having a career backup as the backup quarterback and all.

flomoe · August 27, 2010

I don't see 5 RB's making it or 4 TE"s for that matter. I figure there will be at least 8 LB's and possibly 9 DB's being carried.

At this point, I don't know who Chan might keep or cut but looking at your numbers per position, I think you are close with the exceptions that I noted.

Wizard · August 27, 2010

Is Jairus Byrd officially out all year?

My only changes to your 53 Man Roster

WR...I see the Bills keeping 6 WR's, but I think Roosevelt get a practice squad invite. I think Hardy is given this year to prove himself under Gailey.

TE...Boy this is a week position, but I see Stupar, Nelson, and Foschi. Schouman is hurt too often and is too light (220+) is too small for a TE in Gailey's system.

LB...I think they keep Mitchell for his general versatility and the fact that you can't have too many LB's in a 3-4. He takes the open roster spot by having only three tight ends.

DB...I see the Bills keeping Lankster. He has a nose for the ball and plays bigger than his size. Also, he would contribute on special teams.

The Bills would then have:

QB (3)

RB (5)

WR (6)

TE (3)

OL (9)

DL (7)

LB (8)

DB (9)

Special Teams (3)

53 Total:

Practice Squad Invites:

1. Chad Simpson (RB)

2. Naaman Roosevelt (WR)

3. Antonio Coleman (LB)

4. Danney Batten (LB...Injured Reserve?)/Marcus Easley (WR...Injured Reserve?)

5. Lonnie Harvey (DT)

6. Cary Harris (DB)

7....Some offensive lineman currently on roster or cut from other squad. If the Bills get a veteran player, then I think OL (Howard) takes this practice squad spot.

Ed_Formerly_of_Roch · August 27, 2010

I'd keep Mitchell and cut Kelsey. Agreed don't see 4 TE on the roster. I also would give Hardy one more year. He really hardly played last year due ot injury and again preseason. Maybe that's his problem, he can't stay healthy enough to get gain experience, but would give it one more shot. I think Brown is on PS and Fitz may also stay. Teams seem to like extra LB's as good special teams roles for them too.

Coach Tuesday · August 27, 2010

Good work.

They may cut Kelsay and keep Coleman. IMO he is the one guy who could gt snatched up if they try to PS him.

ganesh · August 27, 2010

Typically, NFL teams will carry 25 players on offense, 25 on defense and the 2 kickers + 1 ST Ace (Whether it is long snapping or ST Tackler).

You have 27 players on offense and 23 on defense giving an imbalance. This is a 3-4 defense and they cannot have equal # of DL and LBs. The # of LBs has to be more than the DL. If you take away one player on offense and push it down to the DB list, then the balance will be restored. Mitchell is not going to be cut. McCargo will be cut ahead of Mitchell unless it will be a salary related move.

Roosvelt goes to PS and Hardy will be back.

Brohm is not ready to compete with Fitz and Edwards. The coaching staff can only bring up one QB. They have to chose between Brohm and Brown. Either Fitz remains as the backup or they bring another Veteran backup with a better arm.

shoretalk · August 27, 2010

I think you are pretty much right with your list but I'd wave goodbye to McCargo and keep Mitchell. Also, tight end is such a mess now ... I agree with Foschi, Stupar, and Nelson but think we will be watching the waiver wire because of Shouman's history of being hurt. Unless Hardy shows something these next two weeks I don't see him as a surprise cut and the IR status of Easley has given Naaman the break he needed to make the line-up (plus his ST work).

Paup 1995MVP · August 27, 2010

What about David Nelson at WR? He looks to be a possible stud in the making. I would keep him over Roosevelt. Don't know what all the fuss about him is. He looks frail, and his punt returning skills look average to me. I would go with Donald Jones as the sixth receiver if we keep that many. See no reason to keep Schouman. He is not an NFL caliber player. NEVER seen anyone get hurt as much as him. Would he even get a look by a good team? Not a chance. See ya Derek.

metzelaars_lives · August 27, 2010

stony · August 27, 2010

Pretty solid. I think Nelson over Roosevelt and even Hardy over Jones. Gailey may not want to cut ties with him just yet. But who knows?

OBS: agree

RBS: agree

WRS: those two changes

TES: if these four guys don't worry opposing d-coord...

OL: this is one of those areas where a team might only keep 8

DL: and keep 6 here because of new 3-4, guys like Kelsay bring added value if we choose to play the nickel package a lot

LBS: agree, but Coleman has to make the team somewhere I think

DBS: sounds good

Tsaikotic · August 27, 2010

I don't think we're to far apart on this roster..only real wonder I had was if they keep BigMac at FB or go no FB...also not sure which of the two new TE's they keep or if they go after another teams cut-offs...anyone have any idea on Wang...is he even playing in the PS yet??

(Offense = 25 )

QB(3) - Edwards, Brohm, Brown

RB(4) - Jackson, Lynch, Spiller, Bell

FB(0) -

TE(4) - Stupar, Nelson, Schouman, Foschi

WR(6) - Evans, Johnson, Parrish, Jackson, Nelson, Roosevelt

OG(3) - Wood, Levitre, Howard, (Calloway), (Meredith)

OT(4) - Green, Bell, Meredith, Calloway

OC(1) - Hangartner, (Wood)

(Defense = 25 )

DE(5) - Stroud, Edwards, Johnson, McCargo, Carrington

NT(2) - Williams, Troup

OLB(5) - Kelsay, Ellis, Torbor, Maybin, Coleman

ILB(4) - Pozluszny, Davis, Mitchell, Moats, (Torbor)

CB(5) - McGee, Florence, McKelvin, Corner, Youboty

SS(2) - Whitner, Scott, (Wilson)

FS(2) - Byrd, Wilson

(ST = 3)

K/PK - Lindell

P - Moorman

LS - Sanborn

PUP - S Jon Corto

IR - TE Joe Klopfenstein, TE Michael Matthews, WR Marcus Easley, OLB Danny Batten

nick in* england · August 27, 2010

My 53:

QB: T.Edwards, Brohm, Brown

RB: Jackson, Lynch, Spiller, J.Bell

FB: McIntyre

TE: Stupar, Schouman, Foschi, Nelson

OL: Hangartner, Levitre, Wood, Green, D.Bell, Howard, Meredith, Calloway

WR: Evans, Johnson, Parrish, Jackson, Hardy, Nelson

DL: Stroud, Williams, Johnson, Troup, D.Edwards, Carrington

OLB: Kelsay, Torbor, Ellis, Coleman

ILB: Mitchell, Posluzny, Davis, Moats

CB: McGee, Florence, McKelvin, Corner, Youboty

S: Byrd, Wilson, Scott, Whitner

ST: Moorman, Lindell, Sanborn

Captain Caveman · August 27, 2010

Gailey said he hoped to have him back by the season opener. So no.

Kelly the Dog · August 27, 2010

I'm pretty sure that Shawn Nelson doesn't count on the active roster until week five when he is eligible to play, and then the Bills would have to waive one player to make room for him on the roster.

I am starting to think we go into the season with only two healthy TEs, and risk it for four games, using an OT in there as a blocker if we need one, and McIntyre as well if there is an injury, otherwise Stupar and Foschi can handle all duties since we won't always be using a TE anyway. If one gets hurt in the first four games, I guess we'd have to sign someone, but that is what I would do, and that is what I think they may do unless Schouman is ready to play by opening day. I actually think Schouman will be cut.

Just having two TE for four weeks, will allow us to keep either four backs (which means Joique) and/or six WR which means David Nelson, Chad Jackson and Hardy all make it.

As to the OP's original list, no way we keep only 7 LBs on a 3-4 team. It's at least 8 and likely 9 because of special teams. With Torbor and Mitchell able to play both inside and out, plus using Bryan Scott as the nickel and dime LB along with Poz (which they have been doing in pre-season a bit and the best idea IMO), we can get away with 8, depending on how much they like a guy like Donovan Woods because we're so young and/or inexperienced there.

We're going to have to cut a couple pretty good players in the secondary. I think Lankster and Cary Harris are gone.

ganesh · August 27, 2010

I guess it is called the homer pick

Albany,n.y. · August 27, 2010

QB (3) Edwards, Fitzpatrick, Brohm

RB (6) Jackson, Lynch, Spiller, Bell, Simpson, McIntyre

WR (5) Evans, Johnson, Parish, Jackson, D. Nelson

TE (3) Stupar, Foschi, Player to be claimed on waiver (Nelson doesn't count on roster until week 5)

OL (9) Bell, Levitre, Hangartner, Wood, Green, Meredith, Calloway, Ramsey, Howard

DL (7) Stroud, Williams, Edwards, Johnson, Carrington, Troup, Harvey

LB (9) Kelsay, Posluszny, Davis, Torbor, Maybin, Ellis, Moats, Mitchell, Coleman

DB (8) McGee, Florence, Witner, Wilson, Byrd, McKelvin, Harris, Langster

Specialists (3) - Lindell, Moorman, Sanborn

Wang-IR

"Surprise" cuts - Hardy, Scott, Youboty.

Bob in STL · August 27, 2010

Close. Cut McCargo and keep Mitchell

Also you have 9 DBs in your list not 8, and the list totals 52.

FightClub · August 27, 2010

My opinions...

Fitz will be on the team. They will pass Brown through to PS. Yes, he will make it through waivers. He hasn't shown much and too many other young higher drafted QBs are going to get cut or waived. Gailey will want all three of the veteran QBs on the roster from Day One. They all have played equally so far this preseason.

Mitchell is not going to get cut. They will keep him over Moats or Ellis. Moats may get sent to PS. Ellis probably gets cut outright. They need three ILBs = Poz, Davis and Mitchell.

Hardy may get cut, but I wouldn't be surprised to see him stay and Roosevelt or Jones sent to PS. They'll make it through waivers, lots of WRs out there.

D. Nelson is going to make it over Jones / Roosevelt too.

Coleman is going to make the team. Again it may come at the sacrifice of Ellis or Moats.

Chambers may get cut in favor of a waiver wire OL pickup, as you suggest.

EDITED because I forgot about David Nelson.

Edited August 27, 2010 by FightClub

PromoTheRobot · August 27, 2010

WR David Nelson is a lock to make the team. The battle for #6 WR is between Jones, Hardy and Roosevelt. I'm picking Hardy to be cut, Jones to make the squad of 53 and Roosevelt to PS.

PTR

Edited August 27, 2010 by PromoTheRobot

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