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Post Draft 53 Man Roster Prediction

TheRealJoker

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Here is my first crack at it. Are the Covid practice squad rules still in effect this season where you can have practice squad players be elevated to the active roster on game day a certain number of games? If so, that would change the number I carry at TE/WR. I remember last season Auclair and Chris Moore were getting practice squad elevated early in the year before being signed to active roster.

(24) Offense:

(2) QB: Mills, Allen

(5) RB: Pierce, Mack, Burkhead, Ogunbowale Janovich

(5) WR: Cooks, Collins, Conley, Metchie, Moore

(4) TE: Jordan, Brown, Auclair, Quitoriano

(3) OT: Tunsil, Howard, Heck

(3) OG: Green, Cann, Mccray

(2) OC: Britt, Morrisey

(26) Defense:

(4) DE: Greenard, Green, Addison, Okoronkwo

(5) DT: Collins, Lopez, Blacklock, Booker, Daniels

(3) OLB: Grugier-Hill, Reeves-Maybin, Wallow

(3) MLB: Kirksey, Harris, Cashman

(6) CB: Stingley, Nelson, Thomas, King, Smith, Yiadom

(3) FS: Pitre, Owens, Brooks

(2) SS: Murray, Stewart

(3) Specialists:

(1) K: Fairbairn

(1) P: Johnston

(1) LS: Weeks
 
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TheRealJoker

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My biggest “surprise cuts”:

Offense: Rookie OL Deculus: Currently carrying 8 OL. Would be number 9 and a practice squad priority. Subject to change once he gets reps at a position other than RT in camp but currently behind Heck as swing tackle.

WR Dorsett: Numbers game. More of a smash mouth mindset so lighter numbers at WR and going with Conley due to superior size to back up Nico Collins and be a big body blocking in the run game.

WR Hamilton: Numbers game. Carrying more TEs/RBs so will not be carrying 6 WRs.

RB Freeman: I suspect I can get him to practice squad and elevate him if Mack or Pierce go down.

OL Scharping: Is it really a surprise though?

QB Driskel: 3rd QB on practice squad. Carrying only 2 on active roster.

Defense:

DE Jordan Jenkins: Mario Addison fulfills his role as veteran leader that can provide quality reps better.

OLB Kevin Pierre-Louis: Only room for two LBs with a hyphenated last name. Going with Wallow as the reserve due to younger player with more room to grow on rookie contract.

MLB Neville Hewitt: Going with the superior athlete in Cashman. Though with Cashman’s injury history, Hewitt may still make team.
 
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TheRealJoker

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Biggest surprise player to make the roster:

UDFA NT out of Nebraska Damion Daniels. Not necessarily because I think he’ll be a great player but he fills a role that nobody else on the roster can play. Backup NT to Roy Lopez. He showed promise at Nebraska dropping anchor and occupying blockers at Nebraska defending the run.

UDFA I am most rooting for:

Jake Hansen. Lovie’s captain at Illinois is a playmaking machine when not injured. Maybe he’ll stay healthy throughout camp and win a spot to become a core ST performer.
 
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Toro Bravo

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So, what position does Jeff Driskel play - QB or TE? He doesn't do either well but I could see keeping him as a back up TE and emergency QB.
Do we really need a full back? Almost seems like an extinct position that can be fillled with a TE (Jordan). I would rather see Freeman make the roster at RB than Janovich at FB.
 

steelbtexan

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Here is my first crack at it. Are the Covid practice squad rules still in effect this season where you can have practice squad players be elevated to the active roster on game day a certain number of games? If so, that would change the number I carry at TE/WR. I remember last season Auclair and Chris Moore were getting practice squad elevated early in the year before being signed to active roster.

(24) Offense:

(2) QB: Mills, Allen

(5) RB: Pierce, Mack, Burkhead, Ogunbowale Janovich

(5) WR: Cooks, Collins, Conley, Metchie, Moore

(4) TE: Jordan, Brown, Auclair, Quitoriano

(3) OT: Tunsil, Howard, Heck

(3) OG: Green, Cann, Mccray

(2) OC: Britt, Morrisey

(26) Defense:

(4) DE: Greenard, Green, Addison, Okoronkwo

(5) DT: Collins, Lopez, Blacklock, Booker, Daniels

(3) OLB: Grugier-Hill, Reeves-Maybin, Wallow

(3) MLB: Kirksey, Harris, Cashman

(6) CB: Stingley, Nelson, Thomas, King, Smith, Yiadom

(3) FS: Pitre, Owens, Brooks

(2) SS: Murray, Stewart

(3) Specialists:

(1) K: Fairbairn

(1) P: Johnston

(1) LS: Weeks
Looks about right to me.

I'm sure there will be a surprise or 2.
 

TheRealJoker

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So, what position does Jeff Driskel play - QB or TE? He doesn't do either well but I could see keeping him as a back up TE and emergency QB.
Do we really need a full back? Almost seems like an extinct position that can be fillled with a TE (Jordan). I would rather see Freeman make the roster at RB than Janovich at FB.

Choose your own adventure! I’d rather have Janovich as a blocker short yardage and goal line situations as well as ST units than a RB who isn’t getting carries ahead of Pierce and Mack that doesn’t bring much on ST.

Dare Ogunbowale is like our old Buddy Howell. ST ace but with receiving ability. Former ST captain with Bucs. Frank Ross has a say in who sticks on final roster.
 

TheRealJoker

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I have deculus making the team. I think with our current coaching staff he could become the Right Guard of the future. I think one of the Vets will be injured.
I hope you’re right. And we should get a clearer picture of his role come training camp. There’s a chance Texans could carry 9 OL as well. 8 is admittedly light but each backup has experience playing multiple positions.
 

TheRealJoker

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Anderson is a wolb. If he can't start with this group, what are we really doing?
I assume you mean Harris? This isn’t a depth chart. And if it was teams rarely have rookies penciled in as a starter prior to preseason, even if it is known they are gonna start. Rookies have to earn that slot is my assumption for why.

But another poster made a good point about him possibly being Lovie’s Mike due to his ability to cover the deep zone in the Tampa 2 that Kirksey frequently left wide open last season. So I slotted him in at MLB.
 

leebigeztx

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I assume you mean Harris? This isn’t a depth chart. And if it was teams rarely have rookies penciled in as a starter prior to preseason, even if it is known they are gonna start. Rookies have to earn that slot is my assumption for why.

But another poster made a good point about him possibly being Lovie’s Mike due to his ability to cover the deep zone in the Tampa 2 that Kirksey frequently left wide open last season. So I slotted him in at MLB.
yep, I meant Harris
 

TheRealJoker

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I wanted to put together a rough draft for what the roster may look like to be able to properly evaluate how all of the pieces will fit in Nick/Lovie’s vision.

We knew that all the pieces couldn’t be fixed in one offseason. Judging by individual position groups relative to other teams they still come up on the low end more often than not. But I think judged as a whole they are a scrappy bunch who can win more games than national media currently expect. I see this as a 6 win team this year and way more competitive in their losses than last season. If a few players turn out to be a surprise (Mills is for real, Stingley meets potential) then this team could possibly flirt with .500 or be dark horse for the division if Colts lose Ryan or Titans lose Henry.

I think the “alignment” between GM/HC has finally happened and they got the right “type” of player. Sure some position groups are short on talent but judged as a whole they compliment each other well for the type of team they want to be. Tough physical football team that wont quit throughout the game and will stay mentally strong no matter the obstacles throughout the season.

In short, we are going to finally get a team worth rooting for that we haven’t had since the team’s last playoff game.
 

TheRealJoker

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Strongest position group:

Lovie said the CB play was unacceptable last offseason and this year he did something about it. Texans used the #3 pick to secure who they think can be a lockdown CB in Stingley. Also signed Steven Nelson who has been starting #2 CB for playoff teams last 3-4 years.

Tavierre Thomas had a breakout season as nickel CB and Desmond King will compete to win his more natural role at nickel with the loser being a quality 4th CB.

Tremon Smith and Isaac Yiadom mainly ST contributors but solid 5/6 bandaid options at CB if injuries arise.

The CB room is well-rounded with a little bit of everything from the true #1, vet #2, and solid nickels.
 

TheRealJoker

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Weakest position group:

There is a lot of wishing/hoping in the TE room. Hopefully a change in playing style benefits them all. But the team is essentially running it back minus losing Akins and adding Quitoriano. There is a lot of projection that Brevin Jordan can step up to be a #1 TE. And while he’s a talented player who was thought to be a good value for a 5th round pick, that is still expecting a lot. Count his emergence as a true #1 among the “welcome surprise” categories that could lift the win total up. But I am expecting TE to be addressed on day 1 or 2 next season.
 

TheRealJoker

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Scrappiest position group:

Going to go with DL as a whole combining DE/DT. Getting the pass rusher combo signing after the draft of Rasheem Green and Mario Addison is the cherry on top of this year’s draft. Green and Addison’s styles compliment each other nicely. Green can play early downs then bump inside on passing downs when Addison comes in outside.

Addison led Bills in sacks last two seasons with 7 last year on around 45% of the snaps. He is older and his reps need to be managed. But he is still a quality pass rusher. I expect him and Green to combine for 12-14 sacks this season. Also have Okoronkwo and Jenkins battling for that 4th DE spot. I give edge to Okoronkwo due to having a bit more juice as a pass rusher (though I am admittedly biased as a fan of his college tape projecting him to a 4-3 for first time as a pro).

Greenard is the set him and forget him player at DE. 8 sacks in 12 games last season. Just hope he can build on his success last season and emerge as a 10-12 sack type player.

Maliek Collins is the 3 technique and key to the defenses’ success. If he can consistently collapse the pocket then the big play sacks/takeaways will come. Good depth at the most important position on the defense per Lovie with Blacklock and rookie Booker.

Roy Lopez is the solid if unspectacular NT. His job is to give the other players opportunities to make plays. If they are making plays then he is doing his job.

This unit has a lot of high effort players who will rack up the hurries needed to force bad decisions. If Collins can consistently collapse the pocket then the sacks will come as well. If he can’t, then expect DT to be addressed with one of the firsts next season.
 

thunderkyss

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Roy Lopez is the solid if unspectacular NT. His job is to give the other players opportunities to make plays. If they are making plays then he is doing his job.
Are you saying Lopez lines up over the Center or on his shoulder?
 

steelbtexan

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I wanted to put together a rough draft for what the roster may look like to be able to properly evaluate how all of the pieces will fit in Nick/Lovie’s vision.

We knew that all the pieces couldn’t be fixed in one offseason. Judging by individual position groups relative to other teams they still come up on the low end more often than not. But I think judged as a whole they are a scrappy bunch who can win more games than national media currently expect. I see this as a 6 win team this year and way more competitive in their losses than last season. If a few players turn out to be a surprise (Mills is for real, Stingley meets potential) then this team could possibly flirt with .500 or be dark horse for the division if Colts lose Ryan or Titans lose Henry.

I think the “alignment” between GM/HC has finally happened and they got the right “type” of player. Sure some position groups are short on talent but judged as a whole they compliment each other well for the type of team they want to be. Tough physical football team that wont quit throughout the game and will stay mentally strong no matter the obstacles throughout the season.

In short, we are going to finally get a team worth rooting for that we haven’t had since the team’s last playoff game.
Yep, and the team that played in the last playoff game, their leaders were quitters.
 

steelbtexan

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Strongest position group:

Lovie said the CB play was unacceptable last offseason and this year he did something about it. Texans used the #3 pick to secure who they think can be a lockdown CB in Stingley. Also signed Steven Nelson who has been starting #2 CB for playoff teams last 3-4 years.

Tavierre Thomas had a breakout season as nickel CB and Desmond King will compete to win his more natural role at nickel with the loser being a quality 4th CB.

Tremon Smith and Isaac Yiadom mainly ST contributors but solid 5/6 bandaid options at CB if injuries arise.

The CB room is well-rounded with a little bit of everything from the true #1, vet #2, and solid nickels.
I'm hoping that Caserio signs James Bradberry after he's cut. Add him and this is one of the best CB rooms in the NFL. If Stingley can stay healthy.



Weakest position group:

There is a lot of wishing/hoping in the TE room. Hopefully a change in playing style benefits them all. But the team is essentially running it back minus losing Akins and adding Quitoriano. There is a lot of projection that Brevin Jordan can step up to be a #1 TE. And while he’s a talented player who was thought to be a good value for a 5th round pick, that is still expecting a lot. Count his emergence as a true #1 among the “welcome surprise” categories that could lift the win total up. But I am expecting TE to be addressed on day 1 or 2 next season.
Yep, and there were some pretty good TE's out there in FA this offseason. I'm hoping Mayer from Notre Dame is Caserio's pick in the 1st rd next yr.



Scrappiest position group:

Going to go with DL as a whole combining DE/DT. Getting the pass rusher combo signing after the draft of Rasheem Green and Mario Addison is the cherry on top of this year’s draft. Green and Addison’s styles compliment each other nicely. Green can play early downs then bump inside on passing downs when Addison comes in outside.

Addison led Bills in sacks last two seasons with 7 last year on around 45% of the snaps. He is older and his reps need to be managed. But he is still a quality pass rusher. I expect him and Green to combine for 12-14 sacks this season. Also have Okoronkwo and Jenkins battling for that 4th DE spot. I give edge to Okoronkwo due to having a bit more juice as a pass rusher (though I am admittedly biased as a fan of his college tape projecting him to a 4-3 for first time as a pro).

Greenard is the set him and forget him player at DE. 8 sacks in 12 games last season. Just hope he can build on his success last season and emerge as a 10-12 sack type player.

Maliek Collins is the 3 technique and key to the defenses’ success. If he can consistently collapse the pocket then the big play sacks/takeaways will come. Good depth at the most important position on the defense per Lovie with Blacklock and rookie Booker.

Roy Lopez is the solid if unspectacular NT. His job is to give the other players opportunities to make plays. If they are making plays then he is doing his job.

This unit has a lot of high effort players who will rack up the hurries needed to force bad decisions. If Collins can consistently collapse the pocket then the sacks will come as well. If he can’t, then expect DT to be addressed with one of the firsts next season.
The interior DL looks good but I wonder how they will hold up against the Taylor/Henry's of the world. The edge group still needs to find a true pass rusher and needs depth.
 

steelbtexan

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I get that, but he doesn't seem like a vet minimum type of player.
I'm not that familiar with him but it seems like he's going to be fairly expensive, no?
He's going to be getting around 22 mil from the NYG.

So I would guess you could get him for around 5 mil or so.
 

Texansphan

Football connoisseur
I wanted to put together a rough draft for what the roster may look like to be able to properly evaluate how all of the pieces will fit in Nick/Lovie’s vision.

We knew that all the pieces couldn’t be fixed in one offseason. Judging by individual position groups relative to other teams they still come up on the low end more often than not. But I think judged as a whole they are a scrappy bunch who can win more games than national media currently expect. I see this as a 6 win team this year and way more competitive in their losses than last season. If a few players turn out to be a surprise (Mills is for real, Stingley meets potential) then this team could possibly flirt with .500 or be dark horse for the division if Colts lose Ryan or Titans lose Henry.

I think the “alignment” between GM/HC has finally happened and they got the right “type” of player. Sure some position groups are short on talent but judged as a whole they compliment each other well for the type of team they want to be. Tough physical football team that wont quit throughout the game and will stay mentally strong no matter the obstacles throughout the season.

In short, we are going to finally get a team worth rooting for that we haven’t had since the team’s last playoff game.
Trying to have a perfectly complete roster puzzle to fit a scheme is not a good way to construct a team imho.
For instance, what happens when a key piece or two are injured? The whole thing collapses like a house of cards.
A good coach will adjust his "scheme" according to roster availability. A good opposition coach will try to figure out what he can possibly attempt in that situation and that is where the chess game begins. Sure, you need a target roster to aim for, but what about playing to your team's strengths?
 

steelbtexan

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Trying to have a perfectly complete roster puzzle to fit a scheme is not a good way to construct a team imho.
For instance, what happens when a key piece or two are injured? The whole thing collapses like a house of cards.
A good coach will adjust his "scheme" according to roster availability. A good opposition coach will try to figure out what he can possibly attempt in that situation and that is where the chess game begins. Sure, you need a target roster to aim for, but what about playing to your team's strengths?
So you are saying a team shouldn't try to fill it's roster with players that fit the scheme they're trying to run?
 

TheRealJoker

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Trying to have a perfectly complete roster puzzle to fit a scheme is not a good way to construct a team imho.
For instance, what happens when a key piece or two are injured? The whole thing collapses like a house of cards.
A good coach will adjust his "scheme" according to roster availability. A good opposition coach will try to figure out what he can possibly attempt in that situation and that is where the chess game begins. Sure, you need a target roster to aim for, but what about playing to your team's strengths?
So you are instead saying we should focus on being multiple, tough smart dependable yada yada yada
 

cuppacoffee

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I am fairly certain that our fall back, PC, head coach will solve all our problems. :rolleyes:
Remind me again why he was available? Why he wasn't head coach last year? IMWTK.

:coffee:
 

TheRealJoker

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I am fairly certain that our fall back, PC, head coach will solve all our problems. :rolleyes:
Remind me again why he was available? Why he wasn't head coach last year? IMWTK.

:coffee:
This thread isn’t about “solving problems”. There are plenty of threads to discuss that. This one is projecting a 53 man roster given the players on the team.

Update: Adding Jerry Hughes to final roster and taking off UDFA Daniel. Hoping that Booker can be a solid backup NT if needed.
 

steelbtexan

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Not particularly.
But I would not advocate passing on a top tier type guy because you needed another position below him on the board.
I'm a BPA guy.

When you have as many needs as the Texans did before this draft, you can truly go BPA. Which is what I feel Caserio did with Stingley/Green/Petrie and obviously whether we agree or not Caserio had Metchie as his #1 rated slot WR.
 

TheRealJoker

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I really like the makeup of this DL from
the coach to the mix of players.

(5) DE: Greenard, Green, Hughes, Addison, Okoronkwo

(4) DT: Collins, Lopez, Blacklock, Booker

New DL coach Jacques Cesaire was an undrafted player who had a productive 9 year career as a team leader for the Chargers. He spent the last two seasons as the Bills assistant DL coach and brings two veteran leaders in Hughes/Addison to the team to help install a high effort physical brand of DL play.

Also signed Rasheem Green and return Greenard. Two ascending players who are the favorites to start at both DE spots being spelled by the veterans.

Okoronkwo has a chance to fill the Jacob Martin role as designated pass rush specialist. Not as fast as Martin but bigger and plenty quick with a high motor.

DT returns Collins, Lopez and Blacklock. Collins is solid fit as 3T for Lovie’s scheme. Can collapse the pocket consistently. Lopez pleasant surprise year 1 hope to continue ascension in year 2 as starting NT.

Blacklock has not yet met expectations for his draft slot but coming out of TCU has the skillset to be a solid 3T. Currently backing up Maliek Collins and providing rotational depth.

Booker added in draft is a smart, athletic and versatile young DT. Can play both DT positions with success and will push for playing time early.

This is a quality rotation to provide consistent pressure on opposing offenses. I think this defense will take the ball away more this season and will not fade late as often.
 

Texansphan

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I'm a BPA guy.

When you have as many needs as the Texans did before this draft, you can truly go BPA. Which is what I feel Caserio did with Stingley/Green/Petrie and obviously whether we agree or not Caserio had Metchie as his #1 rated slot WR.
Yep.
Look what JJ and AJ did for this team.
I feel if you can have a rock star on both sides of the ball , you have a nucleus to build around them. That includes a half way decent QB.
Metchie is not a burner, but is a natural route runner. He has the happy knack of getting separation.
 

TheRealJoker

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Updated roster projection for the CBs:

(6) CB: Stingley, Nelson, Thomas, King, Moreau, Yiadom

Tremon Smith gets bumped off because Desmond King can play returner and is more of a contributor on defense.

Depending on how much say Frank Ross gets, Smith’s spot may be locked in as the primary returner and one of the four or so CBs competing for the last two spots will have to go. Also will be interesting to see if Kendall Sheffield is healthy and ready to push for meaningful playing time. I’d like to see a player with his level of athleticism make the team.

I wouldn’t be surprised at all if the team trades one of these CBs for a future 6-7 round pick during training camp.
 

OptimisticTexan

2024 / Rebuilding Block 4 After Playoffs / Texans
I had to find this thread and get my mind wrapped around the Texans upcoming season. Pretty much done with the ongoing Watson saga since he's now the Browns problem. I think Cal, Caserio, and Lovie are focusing on how they'll best utilize their windfall of picks from the Browns and continue to expedite the rebuilding of this organization.

The FO team certainly had an interesting 2022 draft and off-season by bringing in new faces to compete and push the camp competition. First time I've actually felt like this organization is aligned in every facet of the game to ensure the best product available will be on the 53 man roster.....not to mention keepers on the PS.

I think The Real Joker laid out a pretty solid projection of the 53 man roster back on 03 May 2022. Of course there will be few surprises by the end of the Mandatory Mini-Camp. Nothing more than a feeling out process, seeing what new players bring to the team, and getting them prepared to put on the pads before arriving back for Training Camp.

I'm going to borrow The Real Joker's projected roster to make pre Training Camp 53 man roster:

(25) Offense:

(2) QB: Mills, Allen (I like the Mills - Allen duo. It's nice to have QB's roughly the same size and throwing with the same right arm.....silly note I know, but it maintains consistency with the receivers. I wanted the Texans to pickup Allen last season so I'm not too disappointed they got him this season since their HC, staff, and playbook are locked in.)

(5) RB: Pierce, Mack, Burkhead, Freeman, Janovich (FB) (I like this group, if they can remain healthy. The team is going to lean heavily on establishing a respected running game and having a true FB to help cleanup some running lanes certainly won't hurt. I also like the fact that all 5 RB's could help the team and Mills as a receiving outlet.)

(6) WR: Cooks, Collins, Conley, Metchie, Moore, and Dorsett (If healthy, Dorsett will be a weapon worth keeping...especially if Metchie isn't ready during Training Camp and/or by the Pre Season games. I really look forward to seeing if the off-season work put in by the receivers pays off in a big step being made by Collins.)

(4) TE: Jordan, Brown, Auclair, Quitoriano (This group is set. I want to see if Jordan is ready to take on the leadership roll for this group. If the OL improves and permits the offense to truly incorporate the TE's...then I could see Brown having a nice bounce back season.)

(3) OT: Tunsil, Howard, Heck (Set)

(3) OG: Green, Cann, McCray (Set)

(2) OC: Britt, Morrisey (Set)

(8) OL: (Tunsil finally having a real LG in Green may finally have Tunsil playing at his full potential. If so, left side is set. Howard will finally have a position he can call his own...RT. If Cann can stay healthy and Howard applies his upside to being a RT, then the OL could finally have strength and symmetry on both sides of Center. Britt was injured during the mini-camp's but I believe Morrisey is more than capable of stepping up to do the job. Finally having what looks to be a set of real guards....it could help both Morrisey and Britt in focusing on their job.)

(25) Defense:

(4) DE: Greenard, Green, Addison, Okoronkwo

(5) DT: Collins, Lopez, Blacklock, Booker, Daniels

(3) OLB: Grugier-Hill, Reeves-Maybin, Wallow

(3) MLB: Kirksey, Harris, Cashman

(5) CB: Stingley, Nelson, Thomas, King, Smith

(3) FS: Pitre, Owens, Brooks

(2) SS: Murray, Stewart

(3) Specialists:

(1) K: Fairbairn (Agree)

(1) P: Johnston (Agree)

(1) LS: Weeks (Agree)

(3) Specialists: (This group is set with Texans veterans. Can only hope Fairbairn can be more consistent.)
 

TheRealJoker

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EDIT: Rivers torn bicep. Rivers out. KPL in.

The preseason games are over. Here is my final 53 man roster projection!

(24) Offense:

(3) QB: Mills, Allen, Driskel

(5) RB: Pierce, Mack, Burkhead, Ogunbowale, Freeman

(5) WR: Cooks, Collins, Conley, Moore, Dorsett

(3) TE: Jordan, Brown, Quitoriano

(3) OT: Tunsil, Howard, Deculus

(3) OG: Green, Cann, Mccray

(2) OC: Britt, Quessenberry

(26) Defense:

(5) DE: Greenard, Hughes, Green, Addison, Okoronkwo, Rivers

(4) DT: Collins, Lopez, Hinish, Booker

(4) OLB: Grugier-Hill, Reeves-Maybin, Wallow, Kevin Pierre-Louis

(3) MLB: Kirksey, Harris, Cashman

(5) CB: Stingley, Nelson, King, Smith, Yiadom

(3) FS: Owens, Murray, Brooks

(2) SS: Pitre, Stewart

(3) Specialists:

(1) K: Fairbairn

(1) P: Johnston

(1) LS: Weeks
 
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TheRealJoker

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Thoughts and rationale:

3 QBs: When looking at this roster I think we can agree the weakest area is the skill positions. Cooks is the only pass catcher teams have to game plan for and Pierce is the only RB with juice. Pep will need to get creative to manufacture yards/points and I think Driskel can be a competent wildcat type QB to come in on short yardage/red zone situations and manufacture some yards. Of course, this luxury can change if his impact proves to be minimal in games and/or another position where I went lighter gets hit by injuries necessitating a drop to 2 QBs to get a body in at a position of need.

RB room: I liked what I saw from Freeman enough to let him try out as the team’s FB during the season. I think Hairston and/or Quessenberry can be snuck onto the practice squad to give the team time to see if Freeman can do the job.

Overall I don’t love this group and I am targeting the waiver wire to see if I can get a RB with juice that another team cuts.


WRs: This team is run-centric so I went with 5 WRs. I think Johnny Johnson and Camp can get onto the practice squad and be elevated if needed. I am looking to upgrade this group via waivers or trade if I can find a slot and/or a WR with return ability.

TE: Oof… carrying the bare minimum here because it is the weakest group on the roster and the difference is negligible. I can get rookie Green on the practice squad and elevate if needed. Want an upgrade on waivers!

OL: Probably need to find 9 OL here. Toughest decision was deciding whether to keep Heck or drop a RB or Driskel. Since the OTs are healthy going into week one I am dropping Heck. May change my mind if an upgrade is available at cut downs but I want to use the 3 QB luxury to start the season. Figure I can get Morrissey to PS for extra interior help.

9 DL: EDIT: Had 10 with Rivers but his torn bicep moves this back to 9 DL. Still a deep rotation of high effort players. This unit is the strength of the team and I want to keep as many players as I can from the best unit. Lovie needs a deep pass rush rotation for his defense to be successful. Rasheem Green and Addison/Hughes are capable of bumping inside which allows team to carry 4 DTs to 5 DEs and get creative with pass rush rotations.

7 LB: This one is tough because I am not sure on health of Wallow/Harris to start But I think I can hide Hansen on PS and elevate in case of emergency. Difference is negligible between Reeves-Maybin and Pierre-Louis. Rivers tearing bicep allows me to justify dropping back to 9 DL and keeping both the hyphen named vet LBs. Lovie said that he is dressing 6 LBs for game day.

5 CBs: I assume Tavierre Thomas starts season on PUP. He makes the team as soon as he is healthy. Likely bumps Yiadom or MJ Stewart off active roster.

5 S: MJ Stewart and even Pitre can play CB which gives me confidence in going 5 CB to start the year. I like the Owens/Pitre duo.

Specialists stay the same.
 
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OptimisticTexan

2024 / Rebuilding Block 4 After Playoffs / Texans
Thoughts and rationale:

3 QBs: When looking at this roster I think we can agree the weakest area is the skill positions. Cooks is the only pass catcher teams have to game plan for and Pierce is the only RB with juice. Pep will need to get creative to manufacture yards/points and I think Driskel can be a competent wildcat type QB to come in on short yardage/red zone situations and manufacture some yards. Of course, this luxury can change if his impact proves to be minimal in games and/or another position where I went lighter gets hit by injuries necessitating a drop to 2 QBs to get a body in at a position of need.

RB room: I liked what I saw from Freeman enough to let him try out as the team’s FB during the season. I think Hairston and/or Quessenberry can be snuck onto the practice squad to give the team time to see if Freeman can do the job.

Overall I don’t love this group and I am targeting the waiver wire to see if I can get a RB with juice that another team cuts.


WRs: This team is run-centric so I went with 5 WRs. I think Johnny Johnson and Camp can get onto the practice squad and be elevated if needed. I am looking to upgrade this group via waivers or trade if I can find a slot and/or a WR with return ability.

TE: Oof… carrying the bare minimum here because it is the weakest group on the roster and the difference is negligible. I can get rookie Green on the practice squad and elevate if needed. Want an upgrade on waivers!

OL: Probably need to find 9 OL here. Toughest decision was deciding whether to keep Heck or drop a RB or Driskel. Since the OTs are healthy going into week one I am dropping Heck. May change my mind if an upgrade is available at cut downs but I want to use the 3 QB luxury to start the season. Figure I can get Morrissey to PS for extra interior help.

10 DL: This unit is the strength of the team and I want to keep as many players as I can from the best unit. Lovie needs a deep pass rush rotation for his defense to be successful and keeping Rivers on helps them do that. Rivers can also contribute to ST which helps his case for a roster spot. Rasheem Green and Addison/Hughes are capable of bumping inside which allows team to carry 4 DTs to 6 DEs and get creative with pass rush rotations.

6 LB: This one is tough because I am not sure on health of Wallow/Harris to start the season. But I think I can hide Hansen on PS and elevate in case of emergency. Difference is negligible between Reeves-Maybin and Pierre-Louis but Reeves is the newer addition.

5 CBs: I assume Tavierre Thomas starts season on PUP. He makes the team as soon as he is healthy. Likely bumps Yiadom or MJ Stewart off active roster.

5 S: MJ Stewart and even Pitre can play CB which gives me confidence in going 5 CB to start the year. I like the Owens/Pitre duo.

Specialists stay the same.
I think Freeman to FB would be a great move. He’s not afraid to lead block at 6-0 / 238 lbs from the looks of last nights game. Heck, Freeman could be given the green light to 5-7 pounds if the Texans like this move. The difference, Freeman could do some damage as running FB and definitely can catch as an outlet receiver.
 

steelbtexan

King of the W. B. Club
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Thoughts and rationale:

3 QBs: When looking at this roster I think we can agree the weakest area is the skill positions. Cooks is the only pass catcher teams have to game plan for and Pierce is the only RB with juice. Pep will need to get creative to manufacture yards/points and I think Driskel can be a competent wildcat type QB to come in on short yardage/red zone situations and manufacture some yards. Of course, this luxury can change if his impact proves to be minimal in games and/or another position where I went lighter gets hit by injuries necessitating a drop to 2 QBs to get a body in at a position of need.

RB room: I liked what I saw from Freeman enough to let him try out as the team’s FB during the season. I think Hairston and/or Quessenberry can be snuck onto the practice squad to give the team time to see if Freeman can do the job.

Overall I don’t love this group and I am targeting the waiver wire to see if I can get a RB with juice that another team cuts.


WRs: This team is run-centric so I went with 5 WRs. I think Johnny Johnson and Camp can get onto the practice squad and be elevated if needed. I am looking to upgrade this group via waivers or trade if I can find a slot and/or a WR with return ability.

TE: Oof… carrying the bare minimum here because it is the weakest group on the roster and the difference is negligible. I can get rookie Green on the practice squad and elevate if needed. Want an upgrade on waivers!

OL: Probably need to find 9 OL here. Toughest decision was deciding whether to keep Heck or drop a RB or Driskel. Since the OTs are healthy going into week one I am dropping Heck. May change my mind if an upgrade is available at cut downs but I want to use the 3 QB luxury to start the season. Figure I can get Morrissey to PS for extra interior help.

10 DL: This unit is the strength of the team and I want to keep as many players as I can from the best unit. Lovie needs a deep pass rush rotation for his defense to be successful and keeping Rivers on helps them do that. Rivers can also contribute to ST which helps his case for a roster spot. Rasheem Green and Addison/Hughes are capable of bumping inside which allows team to carry 4 DTs to 6 DEs and get creative with pass rush rotations.

6 LB: This one is tough because I am not sure on health of Wallow/Harris to start the season. But I think I can hide Hansen on PS and elevate in case of emergency. Difference is negligible between Reeves-Maybin and Pierre-Louis but Reeves is the newer addition.

5 CBs: I assume Tavierre Thomas starts season on PUP. He makes the team as soon as he is healthy. Likely bumps Yiadom or MJ Stewart off active roster.

5 S: MJ Stewart and even Pitre can play CB which gives me confidence in going 5 CB to start the year. I like the Owens/Pitre duo.

Specialists stay the same.
I'm keeping Heck and cutting Freeman. Looking on the ww for a slot, but at this point I would also take an outside receiver and play Cooks in the slot, although that's not optimal. I'm also open to trading for a guy. Or signing Beasley after week 1.

TE, I'm hoping the Bills cut Howard or would be willing to trade a 3rd for Gesicki. He also would solve slot WR issues.

Great job
 

TheRealJoker

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I'm keeping Heck and cutting Freeman. Looking on the ww for a slot, but at this point I would also take an outside receiver and play Cooks in the slot, although that's not optimal. I'm also open to trading for a guy. Or signing Beasley after week 1.

TE, I'm hoping the Bills cut Howard or would be willing to trade a 3rd for Gesicki. He also would solve slot WR issues.

Great job
I could see argument for keeping Heck but i’dcut someone other than the FB in this exercise. Cut Ogunbowale instead? I would like team to carry an OT with moldable traits on PS that they can elevate if needed ahead of Heck. I feel like Heck is maxed out on potential.

Is Gesicki available? I would gladly give up a 3rd for Gesicki!

Beasley has been on my radar since Metchie diagnosis.
 

steelbtexan

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Supposedly Gesicki is available as of reports yesterday. Counts 10.9 mil against the cap and is a fa after this season. Would need to agree to an extension before I would do the deal.
 
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