2012 53 man Roster predictions

Smoot, explain to me again Jamaal Brown's situation? He is not on IR, but PUP or something?

Yeah's he on PUP. Can be activated any time after the 6th game

Yeah's he on PUP. Can be activated any time after the 6th game

Won't be holding my breath.

So is there a strong case that can be made that we keep all 4 RBs? And if so, wouldn't you think one of them would be deactivated on Game days? The Redskin's backfield is a wonderful mess, but a mess just the same. I feel like if we cut one of these guys (Hightower, Helu, Royster, or Morris) they will get immediately picked up.

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

Halfbacks/Fullbacks (5): Tim Hightower, Evan Royster, Roy Helu, Jr., Alfred Morris, Darrel Young

Wide Receivers (7): Pierre Garcon, Santana Moss, Leonard Hankerson, Joshua Morgan, Dezmon Briscoe, Anthony Armstrong, Brandon Banks

Tight End (3): Fred Davis, Niles Paul, Logan Paulsen

Defensive Linemen (6): Adam Carriker, Barry Cofield, Stephen Bowen, Jarvis Jenkins, Chris Baker, Kedric Golston

Outside Linebackers (4): Ryan Kerrigan, Brian Orakpo, Rob Jackson, Chris Wilson

Inside Linebackers (5): London Fletcher, Perry Riley, Lorenzo Alexander, Keenan Robinson, Bryan Kehl

Cornerbacks (5): DeAngelo Hall, Josh Wilson, Cedric Griffin, Richard Crawford, Brandyn Thompson

Safeties (5): Tanard Jackson, Brandon Meriweather, Madieu Williams, Reed Doughty, DeJon Gomes

Special Teams (3): Billy Cundiff, Sav Rocca, Nick Sundberg

I was going to try to do the whole 53, then I realized I haven't got a clue.

My main shock cut would be Grossman, and they decide to use that surprise spot to keep the 4th RB without any loss at WR or DB's.

I doubt it would happen, but honestly Cousins impressed the heck outta me, and seems like he could hold his own if it came down to it.

Zero chance Rex gets cut. He's, at least for the first halfish of the season, the rock solid #2.

#2 meaning if RGIII gets hurt Rex comes into the game. If RGIII is hurt for an extended period of time I would bet Cousins gets the starts though. Rex is the guy they don't have to spend the whole preparing him to play. He's just plug and play.

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

Halfbacks/Fullbacks (5): Tim Hightower, Evan Royster, Roy Helu, Jr., Alfred Morris, Darrel Young

Wide Receivers (7): Pierre Garcon, Santana Moss, Leonard Hankerson, Joshua Morgan, Dezmon Briscoe, Anthony Armstrong, Brandon Banks

Tight End (3): Fred Davis, Niles Paul, Logan Paulsen

Defensive Linemen (6): Adam Carriker, Barry Cofield, Stephen Bowen, Jarvis Jenkins, Chris Baker, Kedric Golston

Outside Linebackers (4): Ryan Kerrigan, Brian Orakpo, Rob Jackson, Chris Wilson

Inside Linebackers (5): London Fletcher, Perry Riley, Lorenzo Alexander, Keenan Robinson, Bryan Kehl

Cornerbacks (5): DeAngelo Hall, Josh Wilson, Cedric Griffin, Richard Crawford, Brandyn Thompson

Safeties (5): Tanard Jackson, Brandon Meriweather, Madieu Williams, Reed Doughty, DeJon Gomes

Special Teams (3): Billy Cundiff, Sav Rocca, Nick Sundbergoffensive lineman were overrated, anyways

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

Halfbacks/Fullbacks (5): Tim Hightower, Evan Royster, Roy Helu, Jr., Alfred Morris, Darrel Young

Wide Receivers (7): Pierre Garcon, Santana Moss, Leonard Hankerson, Joshua Morgan, Dezmon Briscoe, Anthony Armstrong, Brandon Banks

Tight End (3): Fred Davis, Niles Paul, Logan Paulsen

Defensive Linemen (6): Adam Carriker, Barry Cofield, Stephen Bowen, Jarvis Jenkins, Chris Baker, Kedric Golston

Outside Linebackers (4): Ryan Kerrigan, Brian Orakpo, Rob Jackson, Chris Wilson

Inside Linebackers (5): London Fletcher, Perry Riley, Lorenzo Alexander, Keenan Robinson, Bryan Kehl

Cornerbacks (5): DeAngelo Hall, Josh Wilson, Cedric Griffin, Richard Crawford, Brandyn Thompson

Safeties (5): Tanard Jackson, Brandon Meriweather, Madieu Williams, Reed Doughty, DeJon Gomes

Special Teams (3): Billy Cundiff, Sav Rocca, Nick Sundberg

Ballsy going with no Oline...go back and edit

There's no way Hightower makes this team over one of Helu/Morris/Royser right?

Seems hard to justify in my opinion.

More complete player with less upside than than Morris or Helu. Balky knee is the only thing that makes him not a 100% lock.

Zero chance Rex gets cut. He's, at least for the first halfish of the season, the rock solid #2.

#2 meaning if RGIII gets hurt Rex comes into the game. If RGIII is hurt for an extended period of time I would bet Cousins gets the starts though. Rex is the guy they don't have to spend the whole preparing him to play. He's just plug and play.

But at some point, he's just a blank spot. If he is on this year, it's a high probability he won't contribute one bit, and if he does, history shows he gives us about a 50% win rate. Cousins won't contribute at all if he stays, but he's got to be on the roster, not going to PS because another team will pick him up, so why have two deadspots at backup qb. Doesn't seem worth it, especially considering the battles going on at other spots. If we keep all 4 RBs and 2 FBs, it's pretty much a guarantee all 6 will contribute during the season. I know Rex is a comfort zone keep, but I think Cousins showed enough that Rex' spot ought to be at least within the discussion of the cuts.

Ballsy going with no Oline...go back and edit

Griffin is so fast he'll hike the ball to himself, hand off then cut block whichever side of the defense the run is toward. On passes, well clearly the ball will be as if transported to the receiver's hands.