Predict the 2013 53 Man Opening Day Roster

I don't think Wilson is a bubble guy. I think he's earned his spot over the years (somehow) unless someone else steps up and makes him look like a warm body. Unfortunately, I'm not yet convinced that Biggers is consistently better than Wilson.

Note: Not that Biggers would get cut (obviously) but that Biggers would push Wilson onto the bubble.

I see the CB Lineup as being something like

Hall
Amerson
Biggers
Wilson

Crawford/Minnifield worked into there somehow.

My personal feeling on it is we have a ton of young guys and I wish they'd kick Wilson to the curb now and let Crawford and Minnifield step up in dime packages this year. Kick Hall to the curb and let Amerson be #1 next year.

i'm not sure 4 TEs are a lock. that's just a lot of bodies at TE.

no way we keep two FBs on the 53 man either.


i think kimbrough might have a shot with robinson's injury at least the PS.

Who's your weak link at TE?

I don't think Wilson is a bubble guy. I think he's earned his spot over the years (somehow) unless someone else steps up and makes him look like a warm body. Unfortunately, I'm not yet convinced that Biggers is consistently better than Wilson.

Note: Not that Biggers would get cut (obviously) but that Biggers would push Wilson onto the bubble.

I see the CB Lineup as being something like

Hall
Amerson
Biggers
Wilson

Crawford/Minnifield worked into there somehow.

My personal feeling on it is we have a ton of young guys and I wish they'd kick Wilson to the curb now and let Crawford and Minnifield step up in dime packages this year. Kick Hall to the curb and let Amerson be #1 next year.

Yeah, I mean either way, I'm not going to be shocked if Wilson is or isn't on the roster this season. I agree with what you said, and feel that Wilson is kind of keeping the young guys back from 'getting their feet wet' so to speak. He won't be back next year, that I am certain of.

As for 4 TE's not being a lock; Davis is a lock because he is listed a#1, is on a 1 year deal, and knows our system the best. Jordan Reed is a lock because he was a 3rd round draft pick and has booming potential; Logan Paulsen is a lock for his blocking, what he did last year, his experience and his special teams value. Niles Paul is a lock (not as much a lock as the other 3 but still a lock) because he is cheap, young, has potential, is doing good in camp and preseason, is literally the offensive version of Lorenzo Alexander (ie not great at his particular position on defense, but ok/decent and is great at special teams) now that Lorenzo is gone to Arizona, Niles could be that new Special Teamer for us. Plus he can play TE/H-Back/WR/KR more than a lot of other guys on the team, and Shanahan loves versatility.

paul as a WR/H-back/non blocker is a joke. 10 catches for 177 yards in 2 years... not good.

I think we keep davis as lock, and we're not going to PS a 3rd round pick, so he's safe. the other guys... I mean, we could keep both, but i don't think it's a lock, that's all.


the good news is there's only about 5-6 spots to talk about.

What are the odds Nick Barnette and Lance Lewis make this team. I think Lewis has a ton of potential, great hands, and good size. Barnette can be insurance for Fletcher.

Thoughts of these guys making the team?

im with thatguy. dont get all of the love for paul

People who matter love Paul, and that's ultimately all that matters. He's definitely shown improvement this summer. And his special teams experience and play is arguably the best on the team, with Alexander gone.

I DO get the love for Paul. He's our 3rd string TE. THIRD. There aren't a lot of 3rd string TEs (or any 3rd stringers anywhere) pushing to make the pro-bowl. At that spot you're looking for a guy who fits the scheme and gives you a little something. He clearly fits what we like to do, plays mad STs, and knows the offense. I'm not sure what the "better" option is.

pushing for the pro bowl? technically every player in the nfl is pushing for the pro bowl.

And technically the vast majority don't make it. Especially those whose position starts with "3rd string"