Early guess at 53 man roster

[MABroncoFan]

I realize it's still early for this before there has even been a preseason game, but I'll put out my first guess at a roster. I'd be interested to hear what others think.

QB - Plummer, BVP, Cutler
RB - T. Bell, Dayne, M. Bell
FB - Sapp, Johnson
WR - Smith, Walker, Terrell, Marshall, Watts, Kircus
TE - Alexander, Scheffler, Jackson, Leach
OL - Nalen, Hamilton, Carlisle, Lepsis, Foster, Kuper, Myers, Meadows
DL - Brown, Ekuban, Myers, Warren, Jackson, Lang, Dumervil, Engleberger, Veal, Chukwurah
LB - Gold, Wilson, Williams, Webster, Burns, Vaughn
CB - Bailey, Williams, Foxworth, Paymah
CB/S - Cox
S - Lynch, Ferguson, Brandon, Abdullah
K - Elam
P - Ernster (until Sauerbrun returns)

IR - Hixon
PS including Nash (if eligible), Clark, Eslinger, Everett

[Killericon]

Veal's out.

Other than that...looks good.

Oh, Cobbs is gonna make it. IMO, at least.

[Ballhawk]

Nate Out-Mustard In
Engleberger Out-L Green or Roc In (depending on ST)
Someone Out-Player we get for Lelie In (Hoping for a player)

[Dedhed]

Veal's out.

Other than that...looks good.

Oh, Cobbs is gonna make it. IMO, at least.
Veal is one of three DTs with any NFL experience on the roster. He's as safe as any #1 receiver in the NFL is from Lelie taking over their spot. And Cobbs has about as much chance as Lelie of making the roster in Denver.

I don't see Jackson making the roster unless he stays healthy for the rest of camp and goes off in pre-season.

I think that Clark makes the team over Kircus or Watts.

I believe we still have to have Sauerbrun on the roster while he's suspended.

[uk bronco]

We need to sort out a new long snapper, surely there must be someone on the team that can do it. I hate wasting a spot on Leach who other than a few tackles on special teams does nothing but snap the football, i could do that.

[Dedhed]

We need to sort out a new long snapper, surely there must be someone on the team that can do it. I hate wasting a spot on Leach who other than a few tackles on special teams does nothing but snap the football, i could do that.
I agree, although it's one of those positions where you don't realize how important it is until you start losing games because of a bad snap on a FG attempt, or a snap over the punter's head.

I'd love to see Leach replaced, but not unless we find an equal in the long snapping department.

[Wes Mantooth]

DOn't know about 6 WR's.

[Bronco9798]

Nate Out-Mustard In
Engleberger Out-L Green or Roc In (depending on ST)
Someone Out-Player we get for Lelie In (Hoping for a player)

Shanny likes Nate Jackson. He'll probably start the season at No#2, if healthy of course. Sheffler will eventually step in but not till later in the season.

Engleberger isn't going anywhere in my opinion. He has a motor. He can play if given the chance. He's always been a great practice/pre-season player. It's time for him to step it up in the regular season. I think we get more production out of him this year.

[Bronco9798]

I think the Broncos start with 3 QB's but once Shanny gets comfortable with Cutler, I can see BVP getting released for a roster move somewhere during the season. BVP has no future in Denver, in my opinion.

[JCMElway]

I believe we still have to have Sauerbrun on the roster while he's suspended.

Not true, Sauerbrun does not have to be on the active roster while he is suspended.

[Tombstone RJ]

We need to sort out a new long snapper, surely there must be someone on the team that can do it. I hate wasting a spot on Leach who other than a few tackles on special teams does nothing but snap the football, i could do that.

I think Eslinger or Kuper can long snap too.

[Play2win]

LEACH many times is one of the first guys down the field and is in on the first tackle many times... I think that is worth his weight in gold... Special teams is just as important as Offense and Defense...

[NorthPABroncFan]

Yep, as much as it irks me, Leach has a spot on this roster unless/until someone beats him out as a long snapper. Sigh. Also, I think Nate Jackson either plays his butt off in preseason games, or he's gone. "Fragile" and "Tight End" just do not mix. If he goes, Chad Mustard makes the roster.
Also on offense, as many nice catches as Kircus has made in the preseason, unless he shows up on special teams, I think he's going to have a harder time making the roster than Devoe -- just a hunch; the roster is light on special-teams standouts.

IMHO, the Broncos *have* to add another DT to the roster before camp breaks. Interesting that Chuky is listed above as a DE... it is, of course, effectively his position, but he's still listed as a LB. Unless they cut him (Chuky), I see Vaughn going to the PS. Also, they need to keep five "true" CBs on the roster - up to four will get playing time even if no one gets hurt. So either Shoate or Roc Alexander will stick around.

PS: Eslinger, Vaughn, Everett, Clark, Pears, A.Rogers, Nash (and maybe A.Gordon or Miree if either's still eligible, or another pickup from elsewhere)
IR: Hixon, Trusty, N.Jackson

[Hercules Rockefeller]

If Cutler doesn't fall on his face during the preseason, BVP will be looking for another team.

[Tombstone RJ]

If Cutler doesn't fall on his face during the preseason, BVP will be looking for another team.

I seriously doubt that. It makes alot more sense to keep three QB's on a roster because of injuries.

[uk bronco]

LEACH many times is one of the first guys down the field and is in on the first tackle many times... I think that is worth his weight in gold... Special teams is just as important as Offense and Defense...
Leach is an excellent long snapper and does have good coverage skills but it is a roster spot that could be used. Leach is also listed as a TE has he ever had any game time at this, his blocking skills must be pretty good so why not try to use him outwith special teams. It just bugs me that we use up a spot when it could be used for someone else. I am seriously worried about our depth at DT and TE especially with Warren's injury

[IrishConrad]

If Cutler doesn't fall on his face during the preseason, BVP will be looking for another team.

Nope....we will keep three QB's

[Hercules Rockefeller]

I seriously doubt that. It makes alot more sense to keep three QB's on a roster because of injuries.

How many times a year does the 3rd QB actually get in the game due to injuries? Jake goes down, Jay plays the rest of the game and they either bring back BVP or sign another QB.

[R8R H8R]

Nope....we will keep three QB's

I agree, but with a twist. I'll go on a limb and say our QB's will be:

Plummer, Cutler, Parsons.

I have never seen Parsons throw the ball, but I have seen BVP, and he reminds me too much of Jarious Jackson. Alot of athletic ability, but can't just sit back and throw it, to save his life.

Just based on the great camp reports from SoCal,Khan, et al, Parsons appears to be a better pocket passer than BVP, and may be more suitable for our offense than him.

Preseason may change my mind, but right now, I'll go with this.

By the way, I have no CU or CSU baises. :sunshine:

[ward63]

Depth wise, I want BVP here and to be on the safe side, but talent wise, he's gotta go.

[ward63]

I agree, but with a twist. I'll go on a limb and say our QB's will be:

Plummer, Cutler, Parsons.

I have never seen Parsons throw the ball, but I have seen BVP, and he reminds me too much of Jarious Jackson. Alot of athletic ability, but can't just sit back and throw it, to save his life.

Just based on the great camp reports from SoCal,Khan, et al, Parsons appears to be a better pocket passer than BVP, and may be more suitable for our offense than him.

Preseason may change my mind, but right now, I'll go with this.

By the way, I have no CU or CSU baises. :sunshine:

If Parsons can beat out BVP and has pretty good talent, I'll take it. I've heard some good things from some of the guys.

[uk bronco]

BVP will stay cos he knows the system better and if jake does go down and cutler isnt making the plays then we need someone with more experience of our system than Parsons.

[Hercules Rockefeller]

BVP will stay cos he knows the system better and if jake does go down and cutler isnt making the plays then we need someone with more experience of our system than Parsons.

Knowledge of the system means dick if you can't run it when you actually get out on the field, and BVP does not have an NFL arm.

[ward63]

I think Shanny's been saying it over and over...He's going to keep and play the best players.

[Tombstone RJ]

How many times a year does the 3rd QB actually get in the game due to injuries? Jake goes down, Jay plays the rest of the game and they either bring back BVP or sign another QB.

Its not a stretch for two QBs to go down in one game. If the Broncos don't have a third QB on the sideline waiting, they'd be forced to play Rod Smith at QB. Now you have a real problem.

Not only are you playing RS out of his natural position, you are putting him and alot of the other guys on offense in a tenuous situation where players could get hurt due to missed assignments and mistakes.

Shanny was taking a big gamble only keeping two QBs on last year's active roster. I seriously doubt he gambles like that again because the odds are stacked against him that it could backfire in his face.

[Hercules Rockefeller]

Its not a stretch for two QBs to go down in one game.

Yes, it's plausible that both can go down. But again, how many times a season does that actually happen? 256 games not counting playoffs and I'd be surprised if the emergency QB got in more than a dozen times last season.

[ward63]

And we all know Shanny loves to only keep two and have Rod just in case.

[youcandoit1687]

remember that year that we ended up going with danny kanell and then he was sick and rod warmed up at QB or something. that was horrible.

last year the jets lost two QBs in a game, i forget who they were but they ended up with kliff kingsbury taking his first snaps against us.

[Tombstone RJ]

Yes, it's plausible that both can go down. But again, how many times a season does that actually happen? 256 games not counting playoffs and I'd be surprised if the emergency QB got in more than a dozen times last season.

It doesn't happen very often, I'll grant you that, but when it does, it's much better to have a QB waiting instead of putting a WR in and hoping for the best.

Also, just so you know where I'm coming from, if BVP is not that third QB, and Parsons is, then fine. I personally think BVP deserves the third spot, if not the second spot, but that's Shanny's call.

But whatever happens, the Broncos would be wise to keep a roster spot for a third QB, and hopefully, that will be BVP.

[TallyBronco]

We won't waste a roster spot on BVP this season simply because no other team will either. He'll be available if we need him, which is unlikely.

I'm 100% certain one of Parsons or BVP will be available, and that's enough.

[elsid13]

BVP is going to be on the team, folks. Shanahan has him running with the second team and likes what he brings to the table. Cutler will be the 3rd string QB on game day and split time in practice with BVP running the 2nd team offense.

Parsons is camp fodder and might be PS if the coaching staff thinks he can run the scout team.

[ward63]

BVP is going to be on the team, folks. Shanahan has him running with the second team and likes what he brings to the table. Cutler will be the 3rd string QB on game day and split time in practice with BVP running the 2nd time offense.

Parsons is camp fodder and might be PS if the coaching staff thinks he can run the scout team.

That is a good point though. If Parsons doesn't make the team and BVP does, I gaurantee Parson's on PS and runs scout. Cutler will have to be next to Shanny to listen to what he's saying.

[elsid13]

Parson isn't making this team without a significant injury to one our QBs and Danny Kanell isn't available

Parson is getting NO playing time accord to the camp reports.

[eddie mac]

QB - Plummer, Cutler
RB - T. Bell, Dayne, M. Bell
FB - Sapp, Johnson
WR - Smith, Walker, Terrell, Marshall, Watts, Kircus
TE - Alexander, Scheffler, Jackson, Leach
OL - Nalen, Hamilton, Carlisle, Lepsis, Foster, Kuper, Green, Myers, Meadows
DL - Brown, Ekuban, Myers, Warren, Jackson, Lang, Dumervil, Engleberger, Veal, Chukwurah
LB - Gold, Wilson, Williams, Webster, Burns, Vaughn
CB - Bailey, Williams, Foxworth, Paymah
CB/S - Cox
S - Lynch, Ferguson, Brandon, Abdullah
K - Elam
P - Ernster (until Sauerbrun returns)

For me it'll be a toss up between Meadows and an additional CB for the last spot probably Roc Alexander.

[BroncoBuff]

We need to sort out a new long snapper, surely there must be someone on the team that can do it. I hate wasting a spot on Leach who other than a few tackles on special teams does nothing but snap the football, i could do that.
My thoughts exactly .... although Leach was a monster headhunter last year on punt coverage ...

[ward63]

We have a question mark on our LS, P(till Sauerbrun returns), and kick and punt returners and I don't like that at all.

[Dean]

If the Broncos get down to BVP as the QB, at that point the game is over- point, set, match. Our running game is not so strong it could pick up the slack for having no passing game.

[bilrob]

The 53 man roster is shaping up to be very interesting this year. It wouldn't be a surprise if the Broncos kept only two QBs again this year. Also only two RBs with Two FBs. Don't think Dayne will make it in the end. Shanny keeps both Bells and possibly Nash if he looks real good. As far as FB goes, Sapp has the power to be a third Tail Back, especially on the G line. He is also challenging for the #1 spot at FB.

If Shanny keeps only two T Backs and two QBs, it will open the roster for other needed player. Example a 3 K-P squad. An extra lineman, either on DL or the OL. Maybe pick up another TE and cary six WRs. Lots of possibilities if they chose to drop the third QB and RB.