Roster Analysis - Offense

I like to take a little different approach to roster predictions. Who are the locks? Who are the guys on the bubble? Basically I want to look at who has a legit shot at the roster assuming we stay healthy.

QB (3) - Ben, Dobbs, Mason - This position is set pending injuries.

RB (4) - Conner, Snell, Samuels, Nix - This position is pending injuries.

TE (3) - Vance, Grimble, Gentry - This position is set pending injuries or a potential trade to add to the talent level at the position.

WR (10) - JuJu, Moncrief, Washington, Johnson. I think these 4 are set. Rogers and Switzer probably both make it as I don't see them keeping only 5. I think any of the other 4, in all honesty could push for a spot. Holton, Spencer, Griffey or Jones. They all I think could have a shot at the team.

OL (12) - AV, Foster, Pouncey, Decastro, and Feiler. These are starters. They are all set. Finney is the only other guy who I think has an assured roster spot. Fred Johnson, Zach Banner, Derwin Gray, Jerald Hawkins, Damian Prince, and Chuck Okorafor. All of these guys have a shot for the last 2 or maybe 3 spots. That is 6 guys for 2 spots.

That is 32 guys in my perspective which have a shot at the roster. A couple of the Olineman and probably a WR make the PS, but you are still looking to cut 7 guys.

Who have I missed who you think has a shot at the roster?

 

Agree with the roster locks as they are pretty much no brainers... I would include okorafor as a lock on the o- line .... I see them keeping 8 or 9 o-linemen, which would give banner and Hawkins the inside track with the others on the outside looking in

 

The second tier of receivers is going to be interesting. So far it seems Johnson and Spencer look good, Griffey not so much and Holton injured. Will be interesting to see how they look in preseason.

Eli Rogers is doing his best to stand out this camp but I think that may backfire. Switzer has to stay, IMO

 

Spencer is getting noticed by Ben for being in the right places against coverage and making tough catches. Add his speed and return abilities and he may make a few guys expendable.

I agree more linemen will be kept. Chuks, banner, Finney and possibly gray. Gray and banner have been rocks so far in camp. We will keep one of the back-up centers on the PS. I think Hawkins has a hard time making the team.

Rader may be in the running at TE as well. This will be an ongoing watch in camp.

 

The initial post wasn't bad, but Okorafor is an absolute lock to make the team. I wouldn't be shocked to see him push Feiler at right tackle.

I like what I've heard about Spencer, but I don't think any of the other guys after Rogers and Switzer have a shot.