(05-01-2023, 05:34 PM)rfc17 Wrote: I'm going to assume Harrison and Strange are locks. 

Bigsby - Only reason I'm not calling him a lock is we are so deep at the position and last year we only kept 3 RBs on the initial 53.  Although admittedly I'd be stunned if Bigsby doesnt make it only because it'd be horrifically embarrassing to put your 3rd rounder on the practice squad.  Take the round he was drafted away however and I don't think he'd be a lock at all.  But let's say he is safe and they keep 4 RBs.  That takes a spot away from another position.
Miller - Last year we only kept 4 ILB on the initial 53.  Foye, Lloyd, and Muma are locks.  I'll give the edge to Miller over Quarterman just because he is a rookie.  This could also change if they move Lloyd to OLB
Lacy - Last year we had 6 interior dlineman on the 53.  RRH, Foley, and Davon are locks this year.  Would be surprised if Gotsis doesnt make it.  Who else do we have?  Considering the lack of depth here, Lacy would have to look terrible to not make it. 
Abdullah - Had 5 OLB/pass rushers last year.  Allen and Walker are only locks.  Feels like I have to be missing someone.  Similar to above, lack of depth makes this a near lock unless he looks awful.  Really opens the door to move Lloyd if that better suits his game.
Johnson / Hallett / Braswell -  Doing these 3 together.  Last year we had 4 safeties and 7 CBs on initial 53.  Jenkins, Cisco, Winguard are locks at S.  Campbell and Williams locks at CB.  That makes 5 with 6 open spots left.  Didn't call Herndon a lock but I'd be surprised if not on the team as I think they like his experience.  Still leaves 5 spots.  I think this is a total throw of the darts.  Lots of young guys all fighting for these backup spots.  Both Claybrooks and Thomas have experience, have played, and know the system.  Some young corners (brown and junior) who could still develop.  Johnson is in the most enviable spot since it sounds like he can play S and nickel if need be.  Don't know anything about the other corners we drafted.  A lot of opportunity for whomever flashes.  But do we remove a spot here to keep that 4th RB?  I'll say Johnson is the only one who makes it and the other two on the practice squad.
Washington - Last year kept 5.  Ridley, Kirk, Zay, and Agnew are locks.  Tim Jones made the 53 last year but didn't get a ton of reps.  Other young guys like Austin who are fighting for spot.  Not happy with the overall draft but feeling better about Washington the more I watch.  Definitely an opportunity for him to take a spot if he can bring something unique.  Sounds like he has really good hands and can make big plays.  I'll be optimistic and say he steals a spot.
7th rounders I'll say all practice squad.  Most intrigued with Hodges but not enough room on the offensive line.

so what does that add up to?  8.  Maybe a good thing we kept as many draft picks as we did.  Feels like we are really thin in certain areas.  Should have addressed the defensive line earlier.

I think guys like Washington and Bigsby make Agnew expendable. 

Agnew is by far my favorite player on the team other than Lawrence. When you see him warm up in person you can see with your eyes that he’s on another level when it comes to get up and go. This dude has sudden speed, like in 2 steps he’s on top flight, peak, speed. All I could do was stare at his sudden movements compared to his background. I hope he makes the team, but guys like Washington and Bigsby could use up his roster spot. Not to mention Swag gives us a spark on offense like he did in that Baltimore game. 

I also think Abdullah is a lock. Having an Edge rusher on your team that runs a 4.4 is crazy. 

Lacey would have to mess up pretty bad not be a lock.

Johnson is going to need a strong showing bc of Dewey. Dewey is also a 4 core guy and made some a few big plays in last years playoffs run. Trent says Johnson is a box safety so all of this nickel talk will come down to Herndon, Braswell, Brown, etc. Herndon is also a backup CB to both sides and offers experience with a cheap contract.

Guys like Agnew, Tim Jones, Herndon, Johnson, Winguard, Farrell, Hodges, Hallet, Braswell, Miller, and possibly Muma are all bubble guys. Depending on how one or the other performs. Also Gostis

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