Predictions on starting lineup

Thanks for that update Crisp. Never like to see a Redskin get hurt but I imagine this has opened the door for Ade Jimoh to really step it up and claim that nickelback spot, right Crisp?
DAMN RIGHT!!! GO ADE, GO!!!

I see a couple obvious, glaring problems with the original post on this thread. First, Koz is competing for the H-back spot, not blocking TE. So the 2 TE's you have there are not going to work. Rasby seems to have the edge right now on the blocking TE spot. Second, of the 3 WR's you have there is not one "possession" WR (as in Art Monk). There will be one. Probably McCants, but Thrash could play that role - not Jacobs or Mr "Drop-the 3rd-down-pass". Speaking of Gardner, he will be either WR #2, or traded, or collecting splinters. I am betting on a trade, with a chance at the bench.

Also, it would seem that due to experience, past success, and Gibbs' love for older veteran QB's, Brunell has a very strong advantage for the QB job.

Yeah someone mentioned it before, but lets get back to SS. I thought undoubtedly it would be Bowen, not Ohalete, does anyone else think iffy should get the nod over Bowen?

You're right about Koz, John. He's definitely more on the H-back track than the blocking TE role. In fact, if you read Nunyo Demasio's chat transcipt (http://discuss.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/zforum/04/sp_sports_demasio060704.htm ), he seems to feel that Koz could be the starting H-back, instead of Sellers or Cooley. His experience definitely gives him an edge going into training camp, but I'm not sold on his athleticism. Sellers and Cooley bring a combination of size, versatility and athleticism to the role that could make the H-back position a very special weapon in this offense.


As far as the wideouts, I could definitely see Gardner losing his #2 job by mid-season, if not by the end of the preseason. McCants is definitely going to see more playing time, and I think Gibbs would like to see him develop into a reliable possession receiver and red zone threat. But that's not a given. Much like Gardner, he has the physical tools, but his focus and determination have been suspect at times. McCants also sat out much of the offseason work with a shoulder injury. Thrash and Jacobs bring the focus and work ethic that Gibbs adores, so they represent significant wildcards in that respect; plus Thrash has tremendous experience, and Jacobs has loads of potential.

One thing's for sure: the logjam at wide receiver presents Gibbs with a conundrum that a lot of coaches would love to have.

I still think that Sellers will start the season at H-Back. What he may lack in experince he makes up for in his size and athleticism.

Bergman, yes, I agree - Bowen seems to have a big edge over Iffy.

Joe, as usual your insight is great. I had not seen that side of McCants, and thought he had a virtual lock on #2 or 3 - nice to hear from someone much closer to the situation! It's going to be very interesting at WR. I can't wait for training camp to watch all of this start to shake out. What do you think of the chances of a Gardner trade for some DL help?

I tend to agree with plenty of posts here. WR is a wide open competition, after Coles if his big toe doens't get in the way. How many WR can we carry if we are to carry 4-5 TEs? I can't imagine that we will keep 5 WR of that caliber. If we do, it is because we couldn't get a trade. I don't think we will get a player for a trade, but a draft pick may come our way....maybe even from Baltimore.

Assuming that there is 45 (maybe there is more) active member squad, here is what I see..
3 qb
3 rb
2 hbacks
2 te
5 wr
8 ol (including long snapper)
1 k
1 p
7 dl
5 lb
8 db

If memory serves me correctly, there is a total of 53 that is available and 8 are inactivated/practice squad....those 8 players I would guess would go as follows...
2 OL
1 DL
2 LB
1 RB
1 WR
1 DB

Whatchall think????

Assuming that there is 45 (maybe there is more) active member squad, here is what I see..
3 qb
3 rb
2 hbacks
2 te
5 wr
8 ol (including long snapper)
1 k
1 p
7 dl
5 lb
8 db

If memory serves me correctly, there is a total of 53 that is available and 8 are inactivated/practice squad....those 8 players I would guess would go as follows...
2 OL
1 DL
2 LB
1 RB
1 WR
1 DB

Whatchall think????

That's a nice job of breaking it down per position. But let's try to plug in some names, sepcifically at RB/HB/TE

3 RB: Portis, Betts, Morton
2 HB: Cooley, Sellers
2 TE: Rasby, Baxter
1 Practice Squad RB: Sultan McCullough

So that still leaves no spot for Cartwright, Kozlowski, Royal, or Ware. The first two of which I think will be on the opening day roster

Smoot, from your post, I understand that they will keep a total of 5 rbs and 7te. Where do you think they will the extra 3 slots from? It is tough once you start the deletion portion!