Predict the 2013 53 Man Opening Day Roster

[CRedskinsRule]

I would imagine the training camp roster is set, so now it's time for everyone to use their amazing prognostic abilities to say who makes, and who doesn't, our team's final roster. Since we brought back all 22 starters, I doubt many surprises will happen, but I am sure there will be one or two.

Here is mine:

QUARTERBACKS (3):
Cousins, Kirk
Griffin III, Robert
Grossman, Rex

RUNNING BACKS (5):
Young, Darrel
Helu, Jr., Roy
Jamison, Jawan
Morris, Alfred
Thompson, Chris

WIDE RECEIVERS (5):
Garçon, Pierre
Stallworth, Dante
Morgan, Joshua
Moss, Santana
Robinson, Aldrick

TIGHT ENDS (3):
Davis, Fred
Paulsen, Logan
Reed, Jordan

OFFENSIVE LINE (8):
Montgomery, Will C/G
Chester, Chris G
Hurt, Maurice G
LeRibeus, Josh G
Lichtensteiger, Kory G/C
Williams, Trent OT
Compton, Tom T
Pashos, Tony T

(only practice squad I will pick: Nixon, Xavier)

DEFENSIVE LINE (7):
Bowen, Stephen DE
Golston, Kedric DE
Jenkins, Jarvis DE
Tapp, Darryl DE
Baker, Chris NT
Cofield, Barry NT
Neild, Chris NT

INSIDE LINEBACKERS (4):
Robinson, Keenan
Riley, Perry
Fletcher, London
Kimbrough, Jeremy

OUTSIDE LINEBACKERS (5):
Orakpo, Brian
Jackson, Rob
Kehl, Bryan
Kerrigan, Ryan
Jenkins, Brandon

CORNERBACKS (5):
Amerson, David
Biggers, E.J.
Crawford, Richard
Hall, DeAngelo
Wilson, Josh

SAFETIES (5):
Bernstine, Jordan
Gomes, DeJon
Rambo, Bacarri
Thomas, Phillip
Meriweather, Brandon

SPECIALISTS (3):
Forbath, Kai K
Sundberg, Nick LS
Rocca, Sav P

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

So Leonard Hankerson is cut in favor of Donte Stallworth???

[CultBrennan59]

So Hankerson is getting cut?

[RGIII]

Close this thread for that OP. No Hankerson?!

[CRedskinsRule]

I think Hankerson has to step up not to get cut. If he shows improvement he stays, but he's going into his 3rd year, and I don't know that without improved focus he can make it. He was a 3rd round pick, so at this point I don't think his spot is promised in any way.

[SmootSmack]

So you've also got Paul and Doughty gone if I'm reading this right?

[RGIII]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

I think Hankerson has to step up not to get cut. If he shows improvement he stays, but he's going into his 3rd year, and I don't know that without improved focus he can make it. He was a 3rd round pick, so at this point I don't think his spot is promised in any way.

Way to spark an uproar.

[MTK]

Hankerson isn't going anywhere.

[Meks]

Niles Paul, Hankerson, Doughty .. all people whom I think we will keep, not cut. We will Keep 6 WR's count on that. I agree with Royster being cut IF either of the rookies step up and show flare this off-season.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by RGIII

Close this thread for that OP. No Hankerson?!

I will admit, there wasn't much in the way of sparking debate, but tell me what Hankerson has done that he deserves a guaranteed spot

Hankerson
last 2 years played, 51 catches, 13.8 yards per catch, 3TDs

Stallworth
last 2 years played, 60 catches, 17.2 yards per catch, 7TDs

I would rather keep Hankerson, but at this point I think he has to earn his spot, not just assume he gets it.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

So you've also got Paul and Doughty gone if I'm reading this right?

Yes, Paul is I think a fairly easy cut after last season, and Doughty may stay and take Jordan Bernstine off.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by RGIII

Dude. With all due respect. Shut up.

um, no? Rather than tell me to shut up, why not just give your reasons for him staying. It's 4 weeks till training camp, and we can have civil discussion about players, at least I would hope so.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

I will admit, there wasn't much in the way of sparking debate, but tell me what Hankerson has done that he deserves a guaranteed spot

Hankerson
last 2 years played, 51 catches, 13.8 yards per catch, 3TDs

Stallworth
last 2 years played, 60 catches, 17.2 yards per catch, 7TDs

I would rather keep Hankerson, but at this point I think he has to earn his spot, not just assume he gets it.

This is his first full offseason of work. In his rookie year we had the lockout and in his 2nd year he was coming back from the hip injury.

He's only going into year 3 and he showed progress last year. I just think it's premature to put him on the bubble. Plus he's looked good so far in mini camp.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

This is his first full offseason of work. In his rookie year we had the lockout and in his 2nd year he was coming back from the hip injury.

He's only going into year 3 and he showed progress last year. I just think it's premature to put him on the bubble. Plus he's looked good so far in mini camp.

Fair enough, and the way Shanallen has played it has been to bring in vets to push the younger players, but usually youth wins out. I wouldn't be shocked if Hankerson stays, but I would be surprised if we kept 6 WR's, and if we do, what position group loses one spot?

[Lotus]

Way to stir up the conversation CRed!

I'm not sure that we keep 5 OLB's. Subtract Jenkins. We keep Paul at TE / KR instead.

At WR I would subtract Stallworth (IMO camp body) and add Hanky.

Although I am a fan of Gomes, realistically I don't think he beats out Doughty.