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Early prediction for the 53 man opening day roster (plus PS): LONG
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I'm going to make an early prediction
of what the 53 man roster will look like come 9/8/02.......I will not predict any candidates for IR. The cap really isn't much of a concern, if at all, thus decisions should be based more on talent this season
QB(3) Bledsoe, Van Pelt, T. Brown: First two are obvious, Travis Brown, David Priestley, and David Dinkins are fighting it out over the 3rd QB spot. Salary cap is NOT an issue here. I think Travis Brown wins out. He didn't look all that bad in Miami after AVP was knocked out. He's had some game experience and that's the determining factor. Priestley and Dinkins are possibilities for the PS
TE(3) Riemersma, D. Moore, McDonnell : Jackson's legal problem is the last straw and he's due $563,000 as he was tendered and signed the minimum qualifying offer. He really hasn't shown enough. O' Leary and McDonnell will compete for the #3 TE spot with the other a distinct possibiity for the PS
WR(6) Moulds, P. Price, J. Reed, C. Johnson, Germany, C. Rogers : Yes, I know Rogers has some legal issues, but I think that he will play this season and the matter will be dealt....aren't they all. It's not as serious as 7th rd pick, Rodney Wright, who I suspect the Bills to relinquish his draft rights very soon. McDaniel has none NOTHING to impress the new regime. He will be giving a chance in TC, but I think Germany beats him out. Out the remaining TC fodder WRs, at least one will be considered for the PS (Coleman. Rone, R. Allen, or M. Jackson).
RB(4) Henry, Huntley, Morris, Alexander : I believe Bryson will be traded. If they can't trade him, either Morris or Alexander will be released. Maybe Morris could be traded, but Bryson has more marketability. If in doubt, go with the "new regime" people like Huntley. Don't see any possiblities for the PS unless they sign a player after cut down day.
FB(2) Centers, Crosby : I guess it's possible that Bryson stays and Morris is the #2 FB. I personally haven't been overly impressed with Crosby, but it appears the coaching staff likes him. Ferguson is a strong possibility for the PS
OL(9) Starting (LOT Teague, LOG R. Brown, C Jennings, ROG Ostroski, ROT Mike Williams) Reserves (G/T Sullivan, G/T M. Price, C Conaty, G Hulsey). The only spot really up for grabs potentially is ROG where Marques Sullivan could unseat Ostroski. Ostroski MAKES the team due to his versatility and experience at literally every position. Carman and Farris could make it as the #10 OL at OT and Pucillo or Early are candidates for PS
K/P(2): Think it's obvious that Hollis is the PK and doesn't appear that Moorman has any challengers. In his defense, it was his first year in Buffalo AND he was coming from NFL Europe. Full off-season of rest should help him improve, as can the veteran presence of Hollis.
DL(9): Starters(LDE Veteran like Chidi Ahanatou, LDT Robertson, RDT P. Williams, RDE Schobel) Reserves DE/DT Denney, DE Office, DT S. Price, DT Edwards, DT Bannan. I believe Larsen, Fisher and Flowers(one will end up in SD) will need to find fresh starts elsewhere. Maxie's experience in the CFL could help, but I think the eventual re-signing of Shawn Price will send him back to the CFL. I'm not sure if he can be placed on the PS. Bannan will make the final roster because he would likely be claimed. Grant Irons could be a darkhorse if no veterans are added or if coaching staff goes with one less player on offensive side of ball, but he will probably go on the PS
LB(6): Starters(SOLB Newman, MLB Fletcher, WOLB Robinson) Reserves Spoon, F. Jones, Polk. The flexibility and every down nature of the starters makes it unlikely that 7 will be kept. If 7 LBs are kept, then #7 will be a special teams standout...or have someone on the PS that can be added to the roster. No one else stands out at this time
DB(9): Starters(LCB Clements, SS Jenkins, FS Prioleau, RCB Winfield) Reserves CB Watson, CB K. Thomas, SS Wire, S Tillman, S Driver . No one else on the roster jumps out, but someone will undoubtedly be added to the PS. Bills could continue to upgrade depth, especially at S.
PS: DE Grant Irons, WR Clarence Coleman, FB Jarrett Ferguson, G Mike Pucillo, LB D. Stevenson
I'm going to make an early prediction
of what the 53 man roster will look like come 9/8/02.......I will not predict any candidates for IR. The cap really isn't much of a concern, if at all, thus decisions should be based more on talent this seasonQB(3) Bledsoe, Van Pelt, T. Brown: First two are obvious, Travis Brown, David Priestley, and David Dinkins are fighting it out over the 3rd QB spot. Salary cap is NOT an issue here. I think Travis Brown wins out. He didn't look all that bad in Miami after AVP was knocked out. He's had some game experience and that's the determining factor. Priestley and Dinkins are possibilities for the PS
TE(3) Riemersma, D. Moore, McDonnell : Jackson's legal problem is the last straw and he's due $563,000 as he was tendered and signed the minimum qualifying offer. He really hasn't shown enough. O' Leary and McDonnell will compete for the #3 TE spot with the other a distinct possibiity for the PS
WR(6) Moulds, P. Price, J. Reed, C. Johnson, Germany, C. Rogers : Yes, I know Rogers has some legal issues, but I think that he will play this season and the matter will be dealt....aren't they all. It's not as serious as 7th rd pick, Rodney Wright, who I suspect the Bills to relinquish his draft rights very soon. McDaniel has none NOTHING to impress the new regime. He will be giving a chance in TC, but I think Germany beats him out. Out the remaining TC fodder WRs, at least one will be considered for the PS (Coleman. Rone, R. Allen, or M. Jackson).
RB(4) Henry, Huntley, Morris, Alexander : I believe Bryson will be traded. If they can't trade him, either Morris or Alexander will be released. Maybe Morris could be traded, but Bryson has more marketability. If in doubt, go with the "new regime" people like Huntley. Don't see any possiblities for the PS unless they sign a player after cut down day.
FB(2) Centers, Crosby : I guess it's possible that Bryson stays and Morris is the #2 FB. I personally haven't been overly impressed with Crosby, but it appears the coaching staff likes him. Ferguson is a strong possibility for the PS
OL(9) Starting (LOT Teague, LOG R. Brown, C Jennings, ROG Ostroski, ROT Mike Williams) Reserves (G/T Sullivan, G/T M. Price, C Conaty, G Hulsey). The only spot really up for grabs potentially is ROG where Marques Sullivan could unseat Ostroski. Ostroski MAKES the team due to his versatility and experience at literally every position. Carman and Farris could make it as the #10 OL at OT and Pucillo or Early are candidates for PS
K/P(2): Think it's obvious that Hollis is the PK and doesn't appear that Moorman has any challengers. In his defense, it was his first year in Buffalo AND he was coming from NFL Europe. Full off-season of rest should help him improve, as can the veteran presence of Hollis.
DL(9): Starters(LDE Veteran like Chidi Ahanatou, LDT Robertson, RDT P. Williams, RDE Schobel) Reserves DE/DT Denney, DE Office, DT S. Price, DT Edwards, DT Bannan. I believe Larsen, Fisher and Flowers(one will end up in SD) will need to find fresh starts elsewhere. Maxie's experience in the CFL could help, but I think the eventual re-signing of Shawn Price will send him back to the CFL. I'm not sure if he can be placed on the PS. Bannan will make the final roster because he would likely be claimed. Grant Irons could be a darkhorse if no veterans are added or if coaching staff goes with one less player on offensive side of ball, but he will probably go on the PS
LB(6): Starters(SOLB Newman, MLB Fletcher, WOLB Robinson) Reserves Spoon, F. Jones, Polk. The flexibility and every down nature of the starters makes it unlikely that 7 will be kept. If 7 LBs are kept, then #7 will be a special teams standout...or have someone on the PS that can be added to the roster. No one else stands out at this time
DB(9): Starters(LCB Clements, SS Jenkins, FS Prioleau, RCB Winfield) Reserves CB Watson, CB K. Thomas, SS Wire, S Tillman, S Driver . No one else on the roster jumps out, but someone will undoubtedly be added to the PS. Bills could continue to upgrade depth, especially at S.
PS: DE Grant Irons, WR Clarence Coleman, FB Jarrett Ferguson, G Mike Pucillo, LB D. Stevenson
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