Final Roster Projection

[pricejj]

QB (3) - Manning, Hanie, Osweiler
OL (8) - Clady, Beadles, Walton, Kuper, Franklin, Ramirez, Clark, Blake
TE (3) - Tamme, Dreessen, J. Thomas
WR (5) - DT, Decker, Stokley, Willis, Caldwell
RB (5) - McGahee, Ball, Hillman, Moreno, Gronkowski

DL (9) - Dumervil, Warren, Vickerson, Wolfe, Bannan, Unrein, Jackson, Beal, Ayers
LB (6) - Miller, Mays, Woodyard, Irving, Trevathan, Brooking
CB (6) - Bailey, Porter, Harris, Florence, T. Carter, Bolden
S (5) - Adams, Moore, Carter, Leonhard, Bruton

K - Prater
P - Colquitt
LS - Brewer

[ludo21]

That looks good. I also see them keeping 5 RB's.

Payton all but assured Ball would remain with the team in the last quote I saw, and Fox guaranteed Brooking would be around as well by stating the other day that "he knows what he has in him with film"

[crush17]

I'm not so sure Matthew Willis makes this team anymore....

[orange skier]

not bad...........Blake may not make it.......but, none the less, I'd be happy with this group going into the Pittsburg game........

[Kaylore]

Originally Posted by crush17

I'm not so sure Matthew Willis makes this team anymore....

He did all he could to get cut last game, that's for sure.

[Dexter]

Looks good. Personally I like the idea of having an extra safety or running back over having tony carter. That's just me though.

[Traveler]

Originally Posted by pricejj

QB (3) - Manning, Hanie, Osweiler
OL (8) - Clady, Beadles, Walton, Kuper, Franklin, Ramirez, Clark, Blake
TE (3) - Tamme, Dreessen, J. Thomas
WR (5) - DT, Decker, Stokley, Willis, Caldwell
RB (5) - McGahee, Ball, Hillman, Moreno, Gronkowski

DL (9) - Dumervil, Warren, Vickerson, Wolfe, Bannan, Unrein, Jackson, Beal, Ayers
LB (6) - Miller, Mays, Woodyard, Irving, Trevathan, Brooking
CB (6) - Bailey, Porter, Harris, Florence, T. Carter, Bolden
S (5) - Adams, Moore, Carter, Leonhard, Bruton

K - Prater
P - Colquitt
LS - Brewer

Only Changes I'd make are:

JJ for Moreno
Johnson or Franklin for Brooking

[broncocalijohn]

I would like to see Johnson as one of the RBs. Not sure if he is even eligible for PS anymore as he did play some games last season. We are sure thin at WR after Stokely and he is even long in the tooth. Not sure if Blatnick makes it as a DL or goes to PS but I have word the Broncos like him but not sure if he is liked enough for the 53 man squad. He hasn't been getting much play before the 4th quarter.

[Quoydogs]

Originally Posted by pricejj

QB (3) - Manning, Hanie, Osweiler
OL (8) - Clady, Beadles, Walton, Kuper, Franklin, Ramirez, Clark, Blake
TE (3) - Tamme, Dreessen, J. Thomas
WR (5) - DT, Decker, Stokley, Willis, Caldwell
RB (5) - McGahee, Ball, Hillman, Moreno, Gronkowski

DL (9) - Dumervil, Warren, Vickerson, Wolfe, Bannan, Unrein, Jackson, Beal, Ayers
LB (6) - Miller, Mays, Woodyard, Irving, Trevathan, Brooking
CB (6) - Bailey, Porter, Harris, Florence, T. Carter, Bolden
S (5) - Adams, Moore, Carter, Leonhard, Bruton

K - Prater
P - Colquitt
LS - Brewer

This looks pretty good but I don't see keeping 5 backs. Oh and for the love of all **** can Florence.

[gyldenlove]

I don't think Brooking makes it, I am also pretty sure we are going to fish through other cuts and try to pick up possibly a WR, LB and OL.

[Swedish Extrovert]

Project 53-Man Depth Chart
1 = First option | 2 = Second Option | 3 = Third option, etc., etc…
PS – Relegated to practice squad | ST: spot reserved for special teams
C – Released | IR: Injured Reserve

Offense - 24
3 Quarterbacks – P.Manning (1), C.Hanie (2), B.Osweiler (3)
- PS: A.Weber

5 Runningbacks – W.McGahee (1a), C.Gronkowski (1b), R.Hillman (3), K.Moreno (4), L.Ball (4)
- PS: J.Johnson / C: X.Oman, A.Sylvester

4 Wide Recievers – E.Decker (1a), D.Thomas (1b), B.Stokley (3), A.Caldwell (4), M.Willis (ST)
- PS: G.Robinson / C: G.Orton, J.Hill, M.Dell, C.Kenney

4 Tight Ends – J.Dreesen (1a), J.Tamme(1b), J.Thomas (3), V.Green (4)
- C: C. Ingrahm, A.Miller

8 Offensive linemen (3OT, 3OG, 2C) - OT: R.Clady(1a), O.Franklin (1b),C.Clark (3) | OG: Chris Kuper (1a), Zane Beadles (1b), M.Ramirez (3) | C: JD Walton (1), P.Blake (2)
- PS: C.Davis / C: A.Grant, T.Hills, M.Remmers, W.Tribute

Defense - 23
5 Cornerbacks – C.Bailey (1a), T.Porter (1b), C.Harris (3), D.Florence (4), O.Bolden (5)
- C: S.Thompson, T.Carter, A.Perkins, R.Robinson

4 Safeties – R.Moore (1a), Q.Carter (1b), M.Adams (3), J.Leonhard (4), D.Bruton (ST)
- PS: D.Ihenacho / C: R.Bush

5 Linebackers (3OLB/2MLB) - OLB: V.Miller (1a), W.Woodyard (1b), D.Trevathan (3) | MLB: J.Mays (1), N.Irving (2)
- PS: M.Mohammed / C: K.Brooking, E.Coffey, J.Franklin, D.Williams

9 Linemen (5DE/4DT) DE: E.Dumervil (1a), D.Wolfe, R.Ayers (3), J.Beal (4), M.Jackson (5) | DT: T.Warren (1a), K.Vickerson (1b), J.Bannan (3), M.Unrein (4)
- PS: B.Garland, S.Silliga / C: J.Blatnik, C.Obiozor / IR: J.Hunter

Special Teams - 5
1 Kicker: M.Prater
1 Punter: B.Colquitt
1 Long Snapper: Brewer
ST Specialist: D.Bruton
1 Returner: M.Willis

[Swedish Extrovert]

Originally Posted by broncocalijohn

I would like to see Johnson as one of the RBs. Not sure if he is even eligible for PS anymore as he did play some games last season. We are sure thin at WR after Stokely and he is even long in the tooth. Not sure if Blatnick makes it as a DL or goes to PS but I have word the Broncos like him but not sure if he is liked enough for the 53 man squad. He hasn't been getting much play before the 4th quarter.

I think it's less than 6 games.

[Bacchus]

Originally Posted by Traveler

Only Changes I'd make are:

JJ for Moreno
Johnson or Franklin for Brooking

I think Johnson makes the team. Just a hunch. Of course he would be a good practice squad guy as well.

[Gort]

Originally Posted by ludo21

That looks good. I also see them keeping 5 RB's.

Payton all but assured Ball would remain with the team in the last quote I saw, and Fox guaranteed Brooking would be around as well by stating the other day that "he knows what he has in him with film"

Lance Ball was in Indiacrapolis for a full year. mostly on the PS, but he also played in a handful of games. he practiced with Manning. Manning knows him from there and they already had chemistry. he is basically "a lock" to make this team for that reason (barring any major screwups), just like Stokley and Tamme.

[Bronco Boy]

So Ryan Harris is getting cut? Guess I didn't pay too much attention to him so far in preseason, is he looking that bad?

[Bacchus]

Originally Posted by Bronco Boy

So Ryan Harris is getting cut? Guess I didn't pay too much attention to him so far in preseason, is he looking that bad?

The Denver Post had a little blurb about him. You remember coming out of Notre Dame He had back problems then he hurt his toe and McD did not like him. He went to the Eagles where he hurt his back again and spent all last year on IR. The speculation is that he is not as mobile and as strong as he used to be. it seems this might be his final stop in the NFL unless he can spen this year rehabbing it and get stronger.

[Jekyll15Hyde]

Originally Posted by broncocalijohn

I would like to see Johnson as one of the RBs. Not sure if he is even eligible for PS anymore as he did play some games last season. We are sure thin at WR after Stokely and he is even long in the tooth. Not sure if Blatnick makes it as a DL or goes to PS but I have word the Broncos like him but not sure if he is liked enough for the 53 man squad. He hasn't been getting much play before the 4th quarter.

He's not. I listened to a radio interview with him where talked about this being an all or nothing shot

[cmhargrove]

I know that Virgil Green has the suspension looming, but he has shown me a much higher talent level than Julius Thomas. I just don't see why we would pick Thomas over Green. Green has at least shown in college that he has the potential to be a downfield playmaker. Thomas just hasn't shown me a single reason to believe he will pan out.

[JLesSPE]

Originally Posted by cmhargrove

I know that Virgil Green has the suspension looming, but he has shown me a much higher talent level than Julius Thomas. I just don't see why we would pick Thomas over Green. Green has at least shown in college that he has the potential to be a downfield playmaker. Thomas just hasn't shown me a single reason to believe he will pan out.

Green won't count against the roster until he comes back from suspension, so they won't have to make that decision until then. I would think they'd keep Thomas and Ingram until Green comes back. I don't know who you'd drop to free up that roster spot though.

[BroncoMan4ever]

Originally Posted by pricejj

QB (3) - Manning, Hanie, Osweiler
OL (8) - Clady, Beadles, Walton, Kuper, Franklin, Ramirez, Clark, Blake
TE (3) - Tamme, Dreessen, J. Thomas
WR (5) - DT, Decker, Stokley, Willis, Caldwell
RB (5) - McGahee, Ball, Hillman, Moreno, Gronkowski

DL (9) - Dumervil, Warren, Vickerson, Wolfe, Bannan, Unrein, Jackson, Beal, Ayers
LB (6) - Miller, Mays, Woodyard, Irving, Trevathan, Brooking
CB (6) - Bailey, Porter, Harris, Florence, T. Carter, Bolden
S (5) - Adams, Moore, Carter, Leonhard, Bruton

K - Prater
P - Colquitt
LS - Brewer

No way we only keep 3 TE. That is a big position for this offense. Not only that but if it came down to Thomas or Green, it will be Green because Thomas has done nothing. Tamme Dreesen Green and Thomas all make it and maybe Ingram is part of the 53 man roster while Green is on suspension

[pricejj]

Originally Posted by Bronco Boy

So Ryan Harris is getting cut? Guess I didn't pay too much attention to him so far in preseason, is he looking that bad?

Ryan Harris is one of my favorite Broncos, but right now he is the 8th OL. I had a conversation with him at the scrimmage, and I absolutely love that dude. I was hoping he would start at RT. The team would be taking a gamble by only carrying 3 OT's, but they can PS Adam Grant, and Beadles could play OT in a pinch too... I imagine a guy like Tony Hills would also be available to sign in a dire emergency.

His other only saving grace would be to cut one of the 11 DB's (Tony Carter?...whom I have as our 4th best CB), or 9 DL (Bannan?). Just can't see it. We need Leonhard to punt return, and Bruton is by far our best shooter on special teams.

You have to consider that all other 32 NFL teams will be carrying OT's on the PS that we could call up if needed (Levi Adcock would be good).

[Requiem]

Julius Thomas was a wasted draft pick. Loved Virgil Green tho.

[Broncos_OTM]

I missed the last game. was there that many dropped passes. I thought Ingram looked decent, better then thomas for sure. I don't even think thomas has had a reception this preseason has he?

what do y'all think is a weak spot so far this year that should be addressed next year

[uplink]

Originally Posted by BroncoMan4ever

No way we only keep 3 TE. That is a big position for this offense. Not only that but if it came down to Thomas or Green, it will be Green because Thomas has done nothing. Tamme Dreesen Green and Thomas all make it and maybe Ingram is part of the 53 man roster while Green is on suspension

I agree. Also there is only one good blocking TE (Dreesen). I think they may keep Ingram since he is the best blocker then choose between Thomas and Green when Green returns. Could also replace Ingram with a waved blocking TE.

[DenverBroncosJM]

Not keeping JJ over knosho is almost criminal