What position would you "stack" this year?

I think we can reduce the number of DL by 2, specifically at DE. We can go into the season with Orapko, Daniels, Carter and Jackson (assuming Wilson is a LB) and be fine. We have enough players on the DL that can play multiple positions (Alexander, Daniels, Haynesworth) that we don't have to overload that position with bodies.

It's going to be really interesting what happens at the #3 RB position. I can see Aldridge or Dorsey making the team over Rock if one of them has an outstanding preseason on special teams. Our 3rd RB won't get more than 15 carries all season so he's got to make his money on teams. We've severely lacked explosiveness on teams for years now and that's the one thing both of them bring.

You also have 5 safeties, I doubt we go past 4.


I'd agree with you about DE if Orakpo was slated as a full-time DE, but he's not. As of right now, i think we should consider him a LB, reguardless of how he's listed on our roster.

Also, I think Betts is more in jeopardy of losing his job than Cartwright. Cartwright is very valuable on special teams. Betts isnt. Betts is a #2 back who rarely gets on the field. I know our coaches have said they want to get him more reps this year, but I think Mason has a chance to really challenge Betts... if he can play teams and focus on his pass protection.

I'd agree with you about DE if Orakpo was slated as a full-time DE, but he's not. As of right now, i think we should consider him a LB, reguardless of how he's listed on our roster.

Also, I think Betts is more in jeopardy of losing his job than Cartwright. Cartwright is very valuable on special teams. Betts isnt. Betts is a #2 back who rarely gets on the field. I know our coaches have said they want to get him more reps this year, but I think Mason has a chance to really challenge Betts... if he can play teams and focus on his pass protection.

I think Betts seeing less reps probably has more to do with Portis than Betts. I haven't read everything coming out of OTAs, but is there anything from the coaches that would imply Mason having a chance to make the roster?

I think Betts seeing less reps probably has more to do with Portis than Betts. I haven't read everything coming out of OTAs, but is there anything from the coaches that would imply Mason having a chance to make the roster?

No, theres not. My statement there is based solely on the fact that the reason Mason didnt make the cut last year was his below-average pass-blocking and special teams performance. Mason has said those are the areas of his game he's working on, so IF he can improve in those areas, i think he has a chance to unseat Betts. Portis is our star running back, but this team knows it needs to get younger at the position. If Mason can get himself to performing at, say 80% of the level Betts plays, then i think we'd switch to Mason for the youth and upside. Its still a longshot, though.