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Pick your final 53 and PS

Rey said:
QB: Schaub,Yates, Keenum
RB: Foster, Tate, Karim
FB: G. Jones
WR: Johnson, Hopkins, Martin, Jean, Posey
TE: Daniels, Graham, Griffin
OT: Brown, Newton, R. Harris
OG: W. Smith, Brooks, Quessenberry
C: Myers, B. Jones

DEFENSE
DE: Watt, A. Smith, Jamison, Crick
NT: Mitchell, McClain, Jones
OLB: B. Reed, Mercilus, Braman, W. Jefferson, Tuggle, Trevardo
ILB: Cushing, Mays, Sharpton, Dobbins
CB: Joseph, Jackson, McCain, B. Harris, Bouye
S: Reed, Manning, Swearinger, Keo

SPECIAL TEAMS
K: Bullock
P: Lechler, Shapiro
LS: Weeks


This is where I'm at right now.

Right now, to me Shapiro is more valuable than Trevardo Williams or Montgomery. He's played in every game and he's done a good job. He can do all the kicks...Kick offs, Punts and field goals. I'd hold on to him.

I think Montgomery is going on IR.
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I don't see any scenario where they keep two punters on the active roster imo but anything is possible I spose. Kudos to Shapiro who has done a very fine job, but we gave Lechler the big bucks for a reason.

Mine as of today:

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QB: Schaub,Yates, Keenum
RB: Foster, Tate, Karim
FB: G. Jones
WR: Johnson, Hopkins, Martin, Jean, Posey, Lemon
TE: Daniels, Graham, Griffin
OT: Brown, Newton, R. Harris, B Williams
OG: W. Smith, Brooks, Quessenberry
C: Myers, B. Jones

25
DEFENSE
DE: Watt, A. Smith, Jamison, Crick
NT: Mitchell, McClain
OLB: B. Reed, Mercilus, Braman, W. Jefferson, Montgomery, T Williams
ILB: Cushing, Mays, Sharpton, Dobbins
CB: Joseph, Jackson, McCain, B. Harris, Bouye
S: Reed, Manning, Swearinger, Keo

3
SPECIAL TEAMS
K: Bullock
P: Lechler
LS: Weeks
 
Porky said:
I don't see any scenario where they keep two punters on the active roster imo but anything is possible I spose.
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Not the gameday roster, but I could see a scenario where 2 punters make the opening day roster. For instance, if Lechler were too hurt to go opening day, but not enough to be PUPed or IRed, then keeping Shapiro for a week would make sense. I don't think that is the case, but that is a possible scenario.
 
In past seasons the team has kept 6 CB's .... I just cant see that happening this season. Carmichael doesn't deserve a roster spot & none of the others behind Joseph, Jackson, McCain, Harris & Bouye have done anything to show they do either ....

Then you have the logjam at the LBer spots. So many of them worthy of making the final 53. One less CB allows for one of those young talented LBers to make the roster.


WR is much the same as CB .... We've seen them keep 6 in the past , I can only justify 5 this season - that spot usually reserved for a 6th WR will likely go to Case Keenum.
 
IMO no point of having 4 Qbs on our roster (bye Stephen McGee). Statistical probability of 3 (3!) QB's getting injured in a game is like 1 in a million. Pats only run with two sometimes...I know Schaub is injury prone but still, seems like a wasted roster spot when we need all the special teams specialists we can get...
 
Yesterday said:
IMO no point of having 4 Qbs on our roster (bye Stephen McGee). Statistical probability of 3 (3!) QB's getting injured in a game is like 1 in a million. Pats only run with two sometimes...I know Schaub is injury prone but still, seems like a wasted roster spot when we need all the special teams specialists we can get...
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I don't think there's any expectation for any team to go into opening day with 4 QBs on the roster. McGee is just a camp arm.

I think he hoped that he'd be able to beat out TJ and Case to take the #2 spot but I don't think anyone but him expected that to happen.

The Texans have historically bounced between 2 and 3 QBs. For most of last year, we only had 2 on the active roster and then Case on the practice squad, just in case.

If we waive Case, will someone grab him or will we be able to stash him on our practice squad. I don't want to risk that. I think he's shown a lot of improvement this past year.

So I expect us to go with 3 this year unless we have injuries that force us to load up at another position.
 
Yesterday said:
IMO no point of having 4 Qbs on our roster (bye Stephen McGee). Statistical probability of 3 (3!) QB's getting injured in a game is like 1 in a million. Pats only run with two sometimes...I know Schaub is injury prone but still, seems like a wasted roster spot when we need all the special teams specialists we can get...
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No way McGee makes the final 53 .... forget it.


As for needing "special teams specialists" .... name me one on the roster outside of Braman that's worthy of a roster spot. (Damn I miss Alan Ball - a bad ST unit gets worse with his exit).
 
I see everyone is finally coming around to the Karim as RB3. Welcome to the club. I also think that Mike Mohammed is playing himself onto this roster as a backup and special teamer. I will keep an eye on him this Sunday and see if he can lock it down.
 
Porky said:
I don't see any scenario where they keep two punters on the active roster imo but anything is possible I spose. Kudos to Shapiro who has done a very fine job, but we gave Lechler the big bucks for a reason.

Mine as of today:

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QB: Schaub,Yates, Keenum
RB: Foster, Tate, Karim
FB: G. Jones
WR: Johnson, Hopkins, Martin, Jean, Posey, Lemon
TE: Daniels, Graham, Griffin
OT: Brown, Newton, R. Harris, B Williams
OG: W. Smith, Brooks, Quessenberry
C: Myers, B. Jones

25
DEFENSE
DE: Watt, A. Smith, Jamison, Crick
NT: Mitchell, McClain
OLB: B. Reed, Mercilus, Braman, W. Jefferson, Montgomery, T Williams
ILB: Cushing, Mays, Sharpton, Dobbins
CB: Joseph, Jackson, McCain, B. Harris, Bouye
S: Reed, Manning, Swearinger, Keo

3
SPECIAL TEAMS
K: Bullock
P: Lechler
LS: Weeks
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I agree with 1 exception: they keep Byrne and run with 4 tight ends and remove Lemon. He is a Wisconin TE and Kubiak has a badger fetish.
 
DX-TEX said:
I agree with 1 exception: they keep Byrne and run with 4 tight ends and remove Lemon. He is a Wisconin TE and Kubiak has a badger fetish.
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Yeah, what a turn around. Now we can't figure out *which* WR to keep. That sounds so strange.
 
Ive got a few roster spots that are still to be decided or are just damn difficult to figure.

Keeping that 3rd QB .... is really stressing me at a couple other spots. Yates looked real good today & Keenum didn't have his best day but his receivers didn't help him a whole lot.
At this point , Yates is still the clear #2 but Keenum has value in this league. There aren't enough good QB's to go around .... Just look at the Jets as a prime example of fail at the QB position.


Offensive tackle - Can Ryan Harris play LT if GOD forbid something happens to Brown ?!? Andrew Gardner was his backup last season and I find it hard as hell to keep him.
What happens when Harris has to fill in for Newton ....
Brennan Williams has done nuttin ... but the only alternative for him other than the final 53 is IR , they aren't going to cut him , just too much invested in the kid.
Luckily some of the other OL have the ability to play multiple positions giving the team a lot of flexibility - Jones playing OG and C , Quessenberry RT and OG.
Maybe Quessenberry's ability to play RT allows them to go with only 4.


I'd like to see 6 WR's make the final 53 .... AJ , Hopkins , Posey , Martin , Jean & Lemon. Just not enough roster spots to make that happen ... Lemon sure has a knack for getting open but that drop in the endzone may have sealed his fate. He also ran the wrong route later when Keenum was in at QB.


RB is one of the few positions I think is safe to project with Foster , Tate & Karim.
Johnson has ball security issues and it seems that the coaching staff isn't comfortable with Wood's blitz pickup / pass protection.


On the defensive side , the fact that only 5 CB's seem to deserve a roster spot is kinda concerning .... Maybe they can find a veteran off the waiver wire after the last round of cuts but again , roster spots are precious few.


OLB - with the two draft picks getting outplayed by an UDFA in Jefferson and Braman demanding a spot because of (notso)ST ability .... how many do they keep ?!
Neither Montgomery or Williams have shown me they belong on an NFL roster but I find it hard to believe they would consider cutting either of them.
Maybe they cut loose one of Dobbins or Sharpton from the inside but with the amount of injuries seen at the ILB spot last season , that's a hard decision to make .... may leave you relying upon a street FA later in the season. Then again , they have Reed who can play inside if things get bad.


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QB: Schaub,Yates, Keenum
RB: Foster, Tate, Karim
FB: G. Jones
WR: Johnson, Hopkins, Martin, Jean, Posey
TE: Daniels, Graham, Griffin
OT: Brown, Newton, R. Harris, B Williams
OG: W. Smith, Brooks, Quessenberry
C: Myers, B. Jones


25
DEFENSE
DE: Watt, A. Smith, Jamison, Crick
NT: Mitchell, McClain
OLB: B. Reed, Mercilus, Braman, W. Jefferson, Montgomery, T Williams
ILB: Cushing, Mays, Sharpton, Dobbins
CB: Joseph, Jackson, McCain, B. Harris, Bouye
S: Reed, Manning, Swearinger, Keo

3
SPECIAL TEAMS
K: Bullock
P: Lechler
LS: Weeks


One spot remaining .... could go to Carmichael , Lemon , Gardner or a veteran WR or CB after the last round of cuts.
 
Rey said:
Brennan Williams is going on IR.
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Has this been confirmed ?!
If so , it likely means keeping Andrew Gardner instead which to be honest I would feel better about should something dreadful happen like both Brown and Newton missing time .... Harris cant play two spots at once ... and Im not sold on Williams contributing at all this season.
 
Corrosion said:
Has this been confirmed ?!
If so , it likely means keeping Andrew Gardner instead which to be honest I would feel better about should something dreadful happen like both Brown and Newton missing time .... Harris cant play two spots at once ... and Im not sold on Williams contributing at all this season.
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No it hasn't been confirmed. That's just me playing psychic.

He's done nothing. Even if he comes in and plays the last game or is pup'ed, how much can he help the team this season?

I'm not seeing him escaping the IR this year.
 
At this point I wouldn't keep Montgomery or Williams at OLB. Fuq it. Sucks that they are draft picks and may eventually become something, but there are other young guys that have shown more. And it's not like they are first round picks.

If you're serious about making this season count, there are players more deserving of roster spots that could possibly help this team more.
 
Rey said:
At this point I wouldn't keep Montgomery or Williams at OLB. Fuq it. Sucks that they are draft picks and may eventually become something, but there are other young guys that have shown more. And it's not like they are first round picks.

If you're serious about making this season count, there are players more deserving of roster spots that could possibly help this team more.
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Funny how what looked like a promising draft now looks piss poor with their three picks in rounds 3 & 4 not contributing in B.Williams , Montgomery & T.Williams.

I don't think any of them have done a thing to earn a roster spot ..... I'd almost like to see the three of them end up on IR so others could stick ,I'd have said cut but I just cant see them cutting guy's they have so much invested in.


At least their 6th rounder's are making up for the lack of production from that group. Quessenberry & Griffin look like solid players and Jones has a chance to stick.
 
I think there could be some additions based on who other teams cut.

If Grimes is cut from Jacksonville, I'd snatch him up in a heartbeat. Not just because I think he can be a good back in this system, but because I recall him being quite good on ST's coverage.

Either way I'm keeping my eye on cuts. I'm not sold on our corners either. I'd like to add a guy in the mix there too.
 
Hearing the Pats are looking to trade for a TE. Makes my prediction for keeping Byrne on the active list even more probable.
 
Rey said:
What does one have to do with the other?
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Why put a TE on the PS that has upside, that would more than likely get snagged by a conference foe? If they really are looking for TE help

Bunch of TE's on the roster is all the rage these days.
 
DX-TEX said:
Why put a TE on the PS that has upside, that would more than likely get snagged by a conference foe? If they really are looking for TE help

Bunch of TE's on the roster is all the rage these days.
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I don't know whether bryne makes the roster or not, but I doubt the patriots being TE needy plays into that decision.
 
My only input is Rb. I would pass on Karim and keep one of the others. I think they all have more upside than Karim.
 
Rey said:
AM I reading it right that the Ravens just released Tommy Streeter?
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He and Marcus Davis just don't seem to able to take advantage of their talent.
Who knows, maybe the Texans sign one of them to their PS to see if either can be developed.
 
Corrosion said:
Funny how what looked like a promising draft now looks piss poor with their three picks in rounds 3 & 4 not contributing in B.Williams , Montgomery & T.Williams.

I don't think any of them have done a thing to earn a roster spot ..... I'd almost like to see the three of them end up on IR so others could stick ,I'd have said cut but I just cant see them cutting guy's they have so much invested in.


At least their 6th rounder's are making up for the lack of production from that group. Quessenberry & Griffin look like solid players and Jones has a chance to stick.
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It's probably best to have both Williams and Montgomery on IR, I agree.
 
Porky said:
I don't see any scenario where they keep two punters on the active roster imo but anything is possible I spose. Kudos to Shapiro who has done a very fine job, but we gave Lechler the big bucks for a reason.

Mine as of today:

25
QB: Schaub,Yates, Keenum
RB: Foster, Tate, Karim
FB: G. Jones
WR: Johnson, Hopkins, Martin, Jean, Posey, Lemon
TE: Daniels, Graham, Griffin
OT: Brown, Newton, R. Harris, B Williams
OG: W. Smith, Brooks, Quessenberry
C: Myers, B. Jones

25
DEFENSE
DE: Watt, A. Smith, Jamison, Crick
NT: Mitchell, McClain
OLB: B. Reed, Mercilus, Braman, W. Jefferson, Montgomery, T Williams
ILB: Cushing, Mays, Sharpton, Dobbins
CB: Joseph, Jackson, McCain, B. Harris, Bouye
S: Reed, Manning, Swearinger, Keo

3
SPECIAL TEAMS
K: Bullock
P: Lechler
LS: Weeks
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I think the Texans will keep nine LBs like last year, so either Williams or Montgomery might find himself on IR.

Most likely it will be Williams for 3 reasons:
- He needs to get stronger
- He needs to learn more pass-rush moves and how to use his hands/arms to his advantage
- He hasn't been all that healthy
 
76Texan said:
I think the Texans will keep nine LBs like last year, so either Williams or Montgomery might find himself on IR.

Most likely it will be Williams for 3 reasons:
- He needs to get stronger
- He needs to learn more pass-rush moves and how to use his hands/arms to his advantage
- He hasn't been all that healthy
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Yeah , I'd stash Williams over Montgomery .... hell we could see two of the following end up on IR - T.Williams , B.Williams & Montgomery.

I just cant see room on the roster for those three when the team is talking about championships , they cant afford to play nursemaid to guy's who just wont contribute & need so much time and effort put into them.


I'd probably stash both Williams boys opening up a spot for Gardner to stick around to back up Brown & you have a spot for a Lber or CB.


Im glad they hid Lemon away for a year ....
 
Offense 24
QB: Schaub,Yates, Keenum
RB: Foster, Tate, Karim
FB: G. Jones
WR: Johnson, Hopkins, Martin, Jean, Posey
TE: Daniels, Graham, Griffin
OT: Brown, Newton, R. Harris, Gardner
OG: W. Smith, Brooks, Quessenberry
C: Myers, B. Jones


Defense 26

DE: Watt, A. Smith, Jamison, Crick
NT: Mitchell, McClain
OLB: B. Reed, Mercilus, Braman, W. Jefferson, Montgomery, - Tuggle or Vet FA
ILB: Cushing, Mays, Sharpton, Dobbins
CB: Joseph, Jackson, McCain, B. Harris, Bouye - Carmichael or Vet FA.
S: Reed, Manning, Swearinger, Keo

Not so Special Teams - 3

K: Bullock
P: Lechler
LS: Weeks

IR
Lemon
B.Williams
T.Williams
 
Corrosion said:
Offense 24
QB: Schaub,Yates, Keenum
RB: Foster, Tate, Karim
FB: G. Jones
WR: Johnson, Hopkins, Martin, Jean, Posey
TE: Daniels, Graham, Griffin
OT: Brown, Newton, R. Harris, Gardner
OG: W. Smith, Brooks, Quessenberry
C: Myers, B. Jones


Defense 26

DE: Watt, A. Smith, Jamison, Crick
NT: Mitchell, McClain
OLB: B. Reed, Mercilus, Braman, W. Jefferson, Montgomery, - Tuggle or Vet FA
ILB: Cushing, Mays, Sharpton, Dobbins
CB: Joseph, Jackson, McCain, B. Harris, Bouye - Carmichael or Vet FA.
S: Reed, Manning, Swearinger, Keo

Not so Special Teams - 3

K: Bullock
P: Lechler
LS: Weeks

IR
Lemon
B.Williams
T.Williams
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Chris Jones? Bonner?

I can dig that 53. Although, I'm not sure I'd be willing to give Sharpton a roster spot. IMO, that ship has sailed. BUT, I suppose we might not have much of a choice considering who's left.
 
HOU-TEX said:
Chris Jones? Bonner?

I can dig that 53. Although, I'm not sure I'd be willing to give Sharpton a roster spot. IMO, that ship has sailed. BUT, I suppose we might not have much of a choice considering who's left.
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I cant see Bonner making the 53 , just hasn't been on the field enough , maybe he goes to IR with Lemon or something.


Jones , I could see earning a spot .... but at who's expense ?! Maybe he gets the nod over Tuggle or Carmichael both of whom are on the bubble.

Sharpton ... ugh. I thought about that position a lot and considering all the injuries they had there last season , I cant see them giving up on him just yet. Don't want to be in a situation where we're looking for street FA help .... again.

Carmichael I feel the same way about , they usually carry 6 CB's. Ive had them with 5 until now. I'd rather keep a 6th CB than a 6th WR or 4th RB. This is part of why keeping that 3rd QB makes other roster spots so valuable.

Just imagine if they keep both the Williams draft picks .... then its really going to get complicated.
 
Corrosion said:
I cant see Bonner making the 53 , just hasn't been on the field enough , maybe he goes to IR with Lemon or something.


Jones , I could see earning a spot .... but at who's expense ?! Maybe he gets the nod over Tuggle or Carmichael both of whom are on the bubble.

Sharpton ... ugh. I thought about that position a lot and considering all the injuries they had there last season , I cant see them giving up on him just yet. Don't want to be in a situation where we're looking for street FA help .... again.

Carmichael I feel the same way about , they usually carry 6 CB's. Ive had them with 5 until now. I'd rather keep a 6th CB than a 6th WR or 4th RB. This is part of why keeping that 3rd QB makes other roster spots so valuable.

Just imagine if they keep both the Williams draft picks .... then its really going to get complicated.
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Lot of tough decisions due to several draft picks not being ready or not performing up to snuff. Bonner, Jones, Montgomery, T. Williams and B. Williams haven't proven they're worthy of the 53. Can't stash them all and wouldn't want to let a good player go to make room.
 
HOU-TEX said:
Lot of tough decisions due to several draft picks not being ready or not performing up to snuff. Bonner, Jones, Montgomery, T. Williams and B. Williams haven't proven they're worthy of the 53. Can't stash them all and wouldn't want to let a good player go to make room.
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Has B. Williams practiced at all, would he be eligible for PUP so that he could be brought back mid season if needed? Bonner can be cut and put on the PS, doubtful anyone picks him up. Same with Jones, PS, doubtful anyone picks him up. Very disappointed in T. Williams and Montgomery, bad draft picks. Surely Lemon went to IR with a hangnail because he would have been claimed and not made it to PS. I'm glad to see that WR is becoming a position with some quality and depth. Sharpton need to go, he's undersized for the position and to often injured, I'd rather take a chance on Mike Mohamed in a backup role.
 
Corrosion said:
CB: Joseph, Jackson, McCain, B. Harris, Bouye - Carmichael or Vet FA.
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Personally, I think we can & should look for talent over "experience" in our DBs. With Jjo, Kjax, Reed, Manning, heck, even McCain.... we're pretty "mature" need to stock pile talent, speed especially for STs, but develop for the future.
 
I re-watched more of the 3rd quarter last night. It wasn't very pretty defensively. Unfortunately, Braman should be happy the rookies haven't done much. He hasn't been very good lately. IMO, he should still be on the bubble. These two rookies are basically giving him a spot on the 53
 
Remember the importance of ST in these last half dozen or so spots. They will likely keep the guy who performs better for the not so special teams, even at the expense of maybe not being as good at their position.

This was the case for Keo. He's finally developed into a decent backup at safety, but the reason he was on the roster until now was his ST duties.

Bonner I think is either PS or IR. He showed potential early on, but you can't make the club from the tub.

Chris Jones is a good developmental prospect, but I don't think he's ready. I see cut and PS for him.

The 3rd and 4th rounds. Ugh. I was most worried about Montgomery this summer because of his rep for not always giving his all, and after reading some stuff from various people that he might be more suited for a 4-3 end I'm even more perplexed on why we were so high on him.
The jury is still way, way, out on him in this defense. Nevertheless, I think he makes the roster and slowly works his way into some snaps.

T Williams is my biggest disappointment. I really thought he would be our "Willie Jefferson". The guy you throw in there on 3rd and 9 and let him go rush the QB. The kid has speed to burn, and good quickness and put up crazy good stats in college...then....nothing. I'm just not sure he makes the 53 unless he has been better on ST than I realize. I don't think they totally give up on a draft choice this soon. I see him cut, then PS. See if he can develop.

B Williams I just don't know about. I haven't seen enough of him, or even read enough about him in camp to get a feel either way - mostly due to injury in the OTA's and again in camp. It's a shot in the dark, but if they've seen enough, he might barely hang on to the 53 man roster. I'm afraid if they PS him, he'll be snagged so the other idea is to IR him and that's also a decent possibility.
 
Just saw McLame's 53 man projection and its very close to what I posted above.




Only differences are as follows.

McLame keeps OT B.Williams over Gardner (I had Williams going to IR). He's done absolutely nothing to warrant a roster spot.


He keeps both Sam Montgomery & T.Williams .... I have them stashing one of them on IR. Williams has sucked and Montgomery hasn't been on the field anymore than Shane Lechler .... who punted twice and held a few FG/PAT's.
(Not knocking Lechler , just comparing time spent on the field).
Neither of them deserves a roster spot based upon what we have seen so far but I can see his point since they have mid round draft picks invested in both.

He has them keeping 5 safety's including Pleasant.


Here's his list -


John McLame said:
OFFENSE (24)

Quarterbacks (3): Matt Schaub, T.J. Yates, Case Keenum.

Running backs (3): Arian Foster, Ben Tate, Deji Karim.

Fullback (1): Greg Jones.

Tight ends (3): Owen Daniels, Garrett Graham, r-Ryan Griffin.

Receivers (5): Andre Johnson, r-DeAndre Hopkins, Keshawn Martin, DeVier Posey, Lestar Jean.

Linemen (9): Duane Brown, Wade Smith, Chris Myers, Brandon Brooks, Derek Newton, Ben Jones, Ryan Harris, r-David Quessenberry, r-Brennan Williams.

DEFENSE (26)

Linemen (6): J.J. Watt, a-Antonio Smith, Earl Mitchell, Jared Crick, Terrell McClain, Tim Jamison.

Linebackers (10): Brian Cushing, Brooks Reed, Joe Mays, Whitney Mercilus, Darryl Sharpton, Tim Dobbins, Bryan Braman, r-Willie Jefferson, r-Trevardo Williams, r-Sam Montgomery.

Cornerbacks (5): Johnathan Joseph, Kareem Jackson, Brice McCain, Brandon Harris, r-A.J. Bouye.

Safeties (5): Danieal Manning, Ed Reed, Shiloh Keo, r-D.J. Swearinger, Eddie Pleasant.

SPECIALISTS (3)

Kicker (1): Randy Bullock.

Punter (1): Shane Lechler.

Snapper (1): Jon Weeks.

a-Antonio Smith won’t count against the roster until he’s reinstated from his suspension on Sept. 10.
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Corrosion said:
Just saw McLame's 53 man projection and its very close to what I posted above.




Only differences are as follows.

McLame keeps OT B.Williams over Gardner (I had Williams going to IR). He's done absolutely nothing to warrant a roster spot.


He keeps both Sam Montgomery & T.Williams .... I have them stashing one of them on IR. Williams has sucked and Montgomery hasn't been on the field anymore than Shane Lechler .... who punted twice and held a few FG/PAT's.
(Not knocking Lechler , just comparing time spent on the field). Neither of them deserves a roster spot based upon what we have seen so far but I can see his point since they have mid round draft picks invested in both.

He has them keeping 5 safety's including Pleasant.


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I think McClain has nailed it. However I do think they drop Pleasant and go down to 4 safetys when Antonio is activated for the second game.
I'm not even hearing anything about rookie OT Brennan Williams suiting up to play in Arlington tonight, but there's still much uncertainty at RT and the Texans might think there's some chance this guy could round into shape by seasons end and contribute.
Same goes with the rookie OLBs Montgomery & T. Williams, one strong vs the run and other a stellar edge rusher. Maybe they could play role as specialists by the end of the 2013 season, especially if we make the playoffs again ?
 
QB: Schaub,Yates, Keenum
RB: Foster, Tate, Karim
FB: G. Jones, Clutts
WR: Johnson, Hopkins, Martin, Jean, Posey
TE: Daniels, Graham, Griffin
OT: Brown, Newton, R. Harris
OG: W. Smith, Brooks, Quessenberry
C: Myers, B. Jones


DEFENSE
DE: Watt, A. Smith, Jamison, Crick
NT: Mitchell, McClain, C. Jones
OLB: B. Reed, Mercilus, Braman, W. Jefferson, Montgomery, T Williams
ILB: Cushing, Mays, Sharpton, Dobbins
CB: Joseph, Jackson, McCain, B. Harris, Bouye
S: Reed, Manning, Swearinger, Keo


SPECIAL TEAMS
K: Bullock
P: Lechler
LS: Weeks

Not sure what'll happen with Trevardo and Mont, so I have them on my roster. I think either or both could end up IR or cut to bring in another WR, TE or DB.
 
QB: Schaub,Yates, Keenum
RB: Foster, Tate, Wood, Karim
FB: G. Jones
WR: Johnson, Hopkins, Martin, Jean, Posey
TE: Daniels, Graham, Griffin
OT: Brown, Newton, R. Harris
OG: W. Smith, Brooks, Quessenberry
C: Myers, B. Jones


DEFENSE
DE: Watt, A. Smith, Crick, Delano Johnson
NT: Mitchell, McClain, C. Jones
OLB: B. Reed, Mercilus, Braman, W. Jefferson, Montgomery
ILB: Cushing, Mays, Dobbins, Cameron Collins
CB: Joseph, Jackson, McCain, B. Harris, Bouye
S: Reed, Manning, Swearinger, Keo, Starling


SPECIAL TEAMS
K: Bullock
P: Lechler
LS: Weeks
 
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August 31: Cut down to 53 players (5 p.m.)
September 1: Teams can create practice squads (11 a.m.)
September 3: Teams can place players on IR "Designated for return" (3 p.m.)
 
Rey said:
QB: Schaub,Yates, Keenum
RB: Foster, Tate, Karim
FB: G. Jones, Clutts
WR: Johnson, Hopkins, Martin, Jean, Posey
TE: Daniels, Graham, Griffin
OT: Brown, Newton, R. Harris
OG: W. Smith, Brooks, Quessenberry
C: Myers, B. Jones


DEFENSE
DE: Watt, A. Smith, Jamison, Crick
NT: Mitchell, McClain, C. Jones
OLB: B. Reed, Mercilus, Braman, W. Jefferson, Montgomery, T Williams
ILB: Cushing, Mays, Sharpton, Dobbins
CB: Joseph, Jackson, McCain, B. Harris, Bouye
S: Reed, Manning, Swearinger, Keo


SPECIAL TEAMS
K: Bullock
P: Lechler
LS: Weeks

Not sure what'll happen with Trevardo and Mont, so I have them on my roster. I think either or both could end up IR or cut to bring in another WR, TE or DB.
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There's no way I see them keeping 2 FB's. If Clutts was some kind of ST's star they might have kept him, but unfortunately for him, he's not, and he's stuck behind one of the best FB's left in the NFL. My guess is they use that spot for either another CB, S, or maybe another WR. They could even use it for Tuggle the LBer, though I think they'll try to put him on the PS.
 
Insideop said:
There's no way I see them keeping 2 FB's. If Clutts was some kind of ST's star they might have kept him, but unfortunately for him, he's not, and he's stuck behind one of the best FB's left in the NFL. My guess is they use that spot for either another CB, S, or maybe another WR. They could even use it for Tuggle the LBer, though I think they'll try to put him on the PS.
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Thanks for sharing your opinion I guess, But that wasn't my last roster.

I like looking at other peoples 53 man rosters but have 0 interest in debating them.
 
I'm thinking IR Brennan Williams, Trevardo Williams, and Bonner to go with Lemon. A little concerned not having Bonner available if Hopkins/Posey go down.

I'm really leaning keeping Cierre Wood with Tate healthy.

I'm not down with keeping Roc. It has run its course.

Gardner had a nice preseason until this last game, but Menkin is so quick getting to next level. Tough choice here.

Is this the end of the line for Braman?

Not really sold on Mays.
 
24 OFFENSE
3 QB: Schaub,Yates, Keenum
4 RB: Foster, Tate, Karim, Wood
1 FB: G. Jones
5 WR: Johnson, Hopkins, Martin, Jean, Posey
4 TE: Daniels, Graham, Griffin, Byrne
3 OT: Brown, Newton, Quessenberry
3 OG: Brooks, Jones, Menkins
1 C: Myers


24 DEFENSE
3 DE: Watt, A. Smith, Crick
2 NT: Mitchell, McClain,
6 OLB: B. Reed, Mercilus, Braman, W. Jefferson, Montgomery, T Williams
4 ILB: Cushing, Mays, Sharpton, Dobbins
5 CB: Joseph, Jackson, McCain, B. Harris, Bouye
4 S: Reed, Manning, Swearinger, Keo


3 SPECIAL TEAMS
1 K: Bullock
1 P: Lechler
1 LS: Weeks

51 players..... Rick Smith find me 2 football players. Preferably someone with speed for special teams.
 
thunderkyss said:
23 OFFENSE
3 QB: Schaub,Yates, Keenum
4 RB: Foster, Tate, Karim, Wood
1 FB: G. Jones
4 WR: Johnson, Hopkins, Martin, Jean, Posey
4 TE: Daniels, Graham, Griffin, Byrne
3 OT: Brown, Newton, Quessenberry
3 OG: Brooks, Jones, Menkins
1 C: Myers


24 DEFENSE
3 DE: Watt, A. Smith, Crick
2 NT: Mitchell, McClain,
6 OLB: B. Reed, Mercilus, Braman, W. Jefferson, Montgomery, T Williams
4 ILB: Cushing, Mays, Sharpton, Dobbins
5 CB: Joseph, Jackson, McCain, B. Harris, Bouye
4 S: Reed, Manning, Swearinger, Keo


3 SPECIAL TEAMS
1 K: Bullock
1 P: Lechler
1 LS: Weeks

50 players..... Rick Smith find me 3 football players.
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51 actually, you put 4 instead of 5 WR's but I agree with your list. Out of the obvious starters im most worried about losing Keenum and Wood which I dont see that happening.
 
thunderkyss said:
24 OFFENSE
3 QB: Schaub,Yates, Keenum
4 RB: Foster, Tate, Karim, Wood
1 FB: G. Jones
5 WR: Johnson, Hopkins, Martin, Jean, Posey
4 TE: Daniels, Graham, Griffin, Byrne
3 OT: Brown, Newton, Quessenberry
3 OG: Brooks, Jones, Menkins
1 C: Myers


24 DEFENSE
3 DE: Watt, A. Smith, Crick
2 NT: Mitchell, McClain,
6 OLB: B. Reed, Mercilus, Braman, W. Jefferson, Montgomery, T Williams
4 ILB: Cushing, Mays, Sharpton, Dobbins
5 CB: Joseph, Jackson, McCain, B. Harris, Bouye
4 S: Reed, Manning, Swearinger, Keo


3 SPECIAL TEAMS
1 K: Bullock
1 P: Lechler
1 LS: Weeks

51 players..... Rick Smith find me 2 football players. Preferably someone with speed for special teams.
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Interesting list.
 
ATRAIN said:
51 actually, you put 4 instead of 5 WR's but I agree with your list. Out of the obvious starters im most worried about losing Keenum and Wood which I dont see that happening.
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I want Keenum on our roster because I don't have faith in Matt Swab. If he's healthy, we do not have a better option. If he gets hurt, I'm not 100% certain that Yates can pick up where he left off.

With Case, I'm sure that he can't but I think he has enough extras that Kubiak can turn this into a winning team with Keenum under Center.

Also, if Keenum becomes our starting QB, Kubiak gets at least another 2 or 3 years before he "has" to win a Super Bowl.

:kitten:
 
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