QB(3): Tannehill, Moore, Devlin
RB(3): Miller, Thomas, Gillislee
TE/FB(4): Clay, Egnew, Simms, Rodriguez
WR(5): Wallace, Hartline, Gibson, Matthews, McNutt
OL(9): Martin, Incognito, Pouncey, Jerry, Clabo, Garner, Samuda, Thomas, ???


That's 24 on offense.



I think we will end up dumping Rodriguez who is more FB than TE for a TE off the waiver wire.

I also think that our 9th O lineman is coming off the waiver wire also.


ST(4): Denney, Fields, Sturgis, Thigpen.


Defense:

DE(5): Wake, Jordan, Vernon, Shelby, Martin
DT(4): Soliai, Starks, Odrick, Randall/Francis
OLB(4): Misi, Jenkins, Wheeler, Trusnik,
MLB(2): Ellerbe, Robinson/Kaddu
CB(5): Grimes, Patterson, Taylor, Davis, Carroll
S(4): Jones, Clemons, Wilson, McCray


24 on Defense.


That leaves one spot.

Could go to Gray at RB, Tyms/Bumphis at WR or another LB like Kaddu.

Then again, it could be a waiver pickup.

If we're playing a 3-4, we're going to need to keep more than 2 ILBs. Are we shifting back to a 4-3?

montequi Wrote:
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> If we're playing a 3-4, we're going to need to
> keep more than 2 ILBs. Are we shifting back to a
> 4-3?


We went to a 4-3 last year as our base when we brought in our new coaching staff.

He haven't changed again, although they did say you'd see more elements of the 3-4 depending on the situation, the team we are playing and the personnel we have available.

Well TRUTH, your projected roster seems pretty sound based on last year's season and the 5 games the team spent assessing draftees and pick-ups.

Caleb Sturgis is a good pick--very solid. I don't think we have to worry about the kicking game with him and Fields in place. I also think that we have done well at WR. Some wrinkles need to be ironed out and that should happen in the next 2-3 games IMO.

TE remains the weakest position following Fasano's departure and Keller's injury. Egnew was hired for his catching abilities and it seems, his blocking is progressing better than his route running and catching. If he makes the team roster, he won't be 2d string but 3d string. He will continue to play on special teams.

With Javorskie Lane's departure, Rodriguez is likely at FB, but honestly, I don't see anything special with himr. I'm not convinced the FB position will be productive.

Well, next up is the Cleveland game. I hope we can score some points considering that our pre-season Red Zone play looked pretty iffy.

I seek Wake and Vernon as the DEs this season. Dion Jordan isn't healthy and it will take some time for him to unseat Vernon.

Gray hasn't looked good for a few weeks now; not sure he will make the team.

As far as I know, we're doing the 4-3 defense.

I don't what to think about Bumphis. We don't really have a punt returner and I'm sure they are not wild about using a starter.

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