Predict the Opening Day Roster

BeastsoftheNFCeast · 05-01-2008, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Now that the draft is complete, we have a pretty good sense of our team. So, while it's early, predict the 53-man opening day roster for the 2008 Washington Redskins. Please note this is opening day (hence why you don't see Carlos Rogers on my roster below).

This isn't necessarily who you want to make the opening day roster, just who you think will make it. You can add practice squad players if you want. I didn't (though I am suspecting guys like Tryon, Mason, and Jackson make that roster)

Here's my roster (some surprises, but that always happens with final rosters)

QB: Jason Campbell, Todd Collins, Colt Brennan

RB: Clinton Portis, Ladell Betts, Rock Cartwright, Eric Shelton

FB: Mike Sellers

TE: Fred Davis, Chris Cooley, Todd Yoder

WR: Santana Moss, Antwaan Randle El, Malcolm Kelly, Devin Thomas, Anthony Mix, Burl Toler

OL: Chris Samuels, Pete Kendall, Casey Rabach, Randy Thomas, Jon Jansen, Lorenzo Alexander, Chad Rinehart, Stephen Heyer, Jason Fabini

K: Shaun Suisham

DL: Phillip Daniels, Cornelius Griffin, Anthony Montgomery, Andre Carter, Alex Buzbee, Demetric Evans, Chris Wilson, Matthias Askew, Kedrick Golston

CB: Shawn Springs, Fred Smoot, Leigh Torrence, Cedrick Holt, Byron Westbrook

S: Reed Doughty, LaRon Landry, Vernon Fox, Chris Horton

LB: Rocky McIntosh, London Fletcher, Marcus Washington, HB Blades, Curtis Gatewood, Khary Campbell

P: Durant Brooks

LS: Ethan Albright

bold predictions, lots of people who didnt play last year and didnt get drafted.

ecupirate08 · 05-01-2008, 10:31 PM

definately see mathis taking the spot of mix/thrash. We just drafted 2 big stud Wr's so I dont really see the need to develop mix... there is obviously something in his game that keeps him off the field dispite his physical talents

Daseal · 05-01-2008, 10:34 PM

Good point Ecupirate08. I think we're forgetting about Mathis.

skinsfan242 · 05-02-2008, 10:16 AM

QB: Campbell, Collins, Brennan
RB: Portis, Betts, Cartwright
FB: Sellers, Schmitt
TE: Cooley, F Davis, Yoder
WR: Moss, Randle-El, D Thomas, M Kelly, A Mix
OL: Samuels, Jansen, Thomas, Kendall, Rabach, Rinehart, Fabini, Heyer, L Alexander

DE: Carter, Daniels, C Wilson, D Evans, Dorian Smith
DT: Griffin, Montgomery, Golston, Boschetti
LB: Fletcher, Washington, McIntosh, Blades, K Campbell, Sinclair, Godfrey or Colvin
CB: Springs, Smoot, Tryon, L Torrence, Westbrook
S: Landry, Doughty, Moore, Horton
K: Suisham
P: D Brooks
LS: Red Snapper

Rogers will be on the PUP list for the first 6 weeks then he will take Westbrooks spot. Thrash gets cut unfortunately in favor of Mix who can do everything he can but is younger and can be a viable receving threat. Schmitt makes it as Sellers backup. We sign a veteran LB before camp. Horton and Moore both make it ahead of Fox. We have 9 picks make the team, the only one who doesn't is the DEnd we drafted, he will make the practice squad.

Stuck in TX · 05-02-2008, 10:29 AM

I predict Alex Buzbee has a phenomenal offseason and is Daniel's or Carter's primary backup. Also, I hope we sign a FA CB b/c I am not comfortable with the current corps we have. Also, Blades emerges as a solid LB in place of McIntosh at first, then the eventual replacement to aging Marcus Washington.

mlmpetert · 05-02-2008, 11:35 AM

Here's a pretty good read relating to roster hopefulls.

Im honestly pulling for Jerome Mathis. I like Thrash but I dont see this team doing anything special this year, so Id rather take a chance with a guy thats young and could be a solid return man for us for years to come, then a vetren who provides a little stability. Espicailly considering its a new offense for both.

I imagine Mix making it just because of his special teams play. He always seems to be in the right place

Fox at saftey and Thrash at wr seem like hardest decisions to make for Zorn, imo.

We have the chance to be serisouly young at every position but LB, O line, cornor, and rb if we keep most our rookies/signings. Got to wonder if that will have any influence on making the final roster selection. Wernt we the oldest team last year?

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Dirtbag59 · 05-02-2008, 02:57 PM

QB: Campbell, Collins, Brenen
RB: Portis, Betts, Cartwright
FB: Sellers
WR: Moss, ARE, Mix, Thomas, Kelly, Thrash
TE: Cooley, Davis, Yoder
OL: Samuals, Jansen, Kendell, Rabach, Thomas, Rhinehart, Heyer, Fabini, Lorenzo Alexander, Keary Brown

DE: Wilson, Daniels, Carter, Evans, Robinson
DT: Griffin, Golston, Montgomery, Boschetti
LB: Washington, Fletcher, McIntosh, Blades, Campbell, Gatewood
CB: Springs, Smoot, Rogers, JT, Torrence
S: Landry, Doughty, Moore, Horton

K: Shiuzam
P: Brooks
LS: Albright

Practice Squad: Kyle DeVan, Westbrook, Boatman, Alonzo Dotson, Dorian Smith

Notes: Brenen will probably be on IR, not because he's not healthy but more so the team can keep him around while leaving a roster spot open for a special teamer. Moore might undergo the same fate, but if he's fully healed then I doubt the team would keep him on the sidelines.

RMSkins · 05-04-2008, 06:30 PM

QB: Jason Campbell, Todd Collins, Colt Brennan
RB: Clinton Portis, Ladell Betts, Rock Cartwright
FB: Mike Sellers
WR: Santana Moss, Antwaan Randle El, Devin Thomas, Malcolm Kelly, Anthony Mix, James Thrash
TE: Chris Cooley, Todd Yoder, Fred Davis
OL: Chris Samuels, Pete Kendall, Casey Rabach, Randy Thomas, Jon Jansen, Stephon Heyer, Chad Rinehart, Jason Fabini, Todd Wade

DE: Andre Carter, Phillip Daniels, Demetric Evans, Chris Wilson, Rob Jackson
DT: Cornelius Griffin, Anthony Montgomery, Kedric Golston, Lorenzo Alexander
LB: Marcus Washington, London Fletcher, Rocky McIntosh, H.B. Blades, Khary Campbell,
Curtis Gatewood
CB: Shawn Springs, Fred Smoot, Eddie Jackson, Leigh Torrence, J.T. Tryon
S: LaRon Landry, Kareem Moore, Reed Doughty, Chris Horton, Vernon Fox

P: Durant Brooks
K: Shaun Suisham
LS: Ethan Albright

PS: Marcus Mason, Kerry Brown, Burl Toler, Alex Buzbee, Byron Westbrook, Nehemiah Broughton, Ryan Boschetti, Matt Sinclair

PUP: Carlos Rogers

RMSkins · 05-04-2008, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

QB: Campbell, Collins, Brenen
RB: Portis, Betts, Cartwright
FB: Sellers
WR: Moss, ARE, Mix, Thomas, Kelly, Thrash
TE: Cooley, Davis, Yoder
OL: Samuals, Jansen, Kendell, Rabach, Thomas, Rhinehart, Heyer, Fabini, Lorenzo Alexander, Keary Brown

DE: Wilson, Daniels, Carter, Evans, Robinson
DT: Griffin, Golston, Montgomery, Boschetti
LB: Washington, Fletcher, McIntosh, Blades, Campbell, Gatewood
CB: Springs, Smoot, Rogers, JT, Torrence
S: Landry, Doughty, Moore, Horton

K: Shiuzam
P: Brooks
LS: Albright

Practice Squad: Kyle DeVan, Westbrook, Boatman, Alonzo Dotson, Dorian Smith

Notes: Brenen will probably be on IR, not because he's not healthy but more so the team can keep him around while leaving a roster spot open for a special teamer. Moore might undergo the same fate, but if he's fully healed then I doubt the team would keep him on the sidelines.

Shannon Boatman was released because he failed his physical.

RMSkins · 05-04-2008, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by GTripp0012

This is always my favorite thread of the offseason.

QBs: Campbell, Collins, Brennan

RBs: Portis, Betts, Cartwright

FB: Sellers

WR: Moss, Randle El, Kelly, Thomas, Mix, Thrash

TEs: Cooley, Fred Davis, T. Yoder

OTs: Samuels, Jansen, Heyer, Wade, Alexander

OGs: Kendall, Thomas, Rinehart, Fabini

Cs: Rabach

DTs: Griffin, Montgomery, Golston, Daniels

DEs: Evans, Carter, Wilson, Buzbee

LB: Fletcher, Washington, Blades, McIntosh, K. Campbell, Joe Teamer

CB: Springs, Rogers, Smoot, Tryon, K. Moore, Eubanks

S: Landry, Doughty, V. Fox, Horton

K: Suisham

P: Brooks

LS: Albright

I seriously doubt Kareem Moore is going to be playing CB. Considering the fact that we brought him in as a safety, plus he would be quite a load playing CB at 213 lbs.

Cowell · 05-04-2008, 07:10 PM

This is always my favorite thread of the offseason.

QBs: Campbell, Collins, Brennan

RBs: Portis, Betts, Cartwright

FB: Sellers

WR: Moss, Randle El, Thomas, Kelly, Mix, Thrash

TEs: Cooley, Fred Davis, T. Yoder

OTs: Samuels, Jansen, Heyer, Wade, Alexander

OGs: Kendall, Thomas, Rinehart, Fabini

Cs: Rabach

DTs: Griffin, Montgomery, Golston,

DEs: Daniels, Carter, Wilson, Evans

LB: Fletcher, Washington, Blades, McIntosh, K. Campbell, Joe Teamer

CB: Springs, Rogers, Smoot, Tryon, Eubanks

S: Landry, Doughty, Horton, V. Fox

K: Suisham

P: Brooks

LS: Albright

calia · 05-08-2008, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Paintrain

QB: Jason Campbell, Todd Collins, Colt Brennan

RB: Clinton Portis, Ladell Betts, Marcus Mason

FB: Mike Sellers

TE: Chris Cooley, Fred Davis, Todd Yoder

WR: Santana Moss, Antwaan Randle El, Malcolm Kelly, Devin Thomas, Anthony Mix, Jerome Mathis

OL: Chris Samuels, Pete Kendall, Casey Rabach, Randy Thomas, Jon Jansen, Lorenzo Alexander, Chad Rinehart, Stephen Heyer, Jason Fabini, Kerry Brown

K: Shaun Suisham

DL: Phillip Daniels, Cornelius Griffin, Anthony Montgomery, Andre Carter, Alex Buzbee, Demetric Evans, Chris Wilson, Kedrick Golston

CB: Shawn Springs, Fred Smoot, Leigh Torrence, Justin Tryon, Byron Westbrook

S: Reed Doughty, LaRon Landry, Vernon Fox, Chris Horton, Kareem Moore

LB: Rocky McIntosh, London Fletcher, Marcus Washington, HB Blades, Curtis Gatewood, Khary Campbell

P: Durant Brooks

LS: Ethan Albright

I think Mathis makes the team and Cartwright & Thrash get cut. At this point Rock is a special teams player, not even on the radar as a RB and Thrash was a Gibbs guy and is up there in years. It's time for Mason, Westbrook and Mix to become the ST studs. Mathis is a Pro Bowler with blazing speed (assuming he's healthy) so he will be the primary KR and backup ARE at PR.

I thought Smith recently said that Rock is his kick returner next year (and not the guy from the Texans).

freddyg12 · 05-08-2008, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by calia

I thought Smith recently said that Rock is his kick returner next year (and not the guy from the Texans).

don't forget about Devin Thomas as KR. Depending on how he progresses in camp they may use him in that role. If they're willing (realizing you have a new head coach who might change things) to play ARE at starting wr & return punts, they might be willing to do the same w/the rookie if he can contribute immediately as a kr.

freddyg12 · 05-08-2008, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by doman29@hotmail.com

I hope Dotson beats out Buzbee in training camp

wasn't dotson released?

firstdown · 05-08-2008, 03:41 PM

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05-01-2008, 10:31 PM	#32
ecupirate08 Camp Scrub Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 25	Re: Predict the Opening Day Roster definately see mathis taking the spot of mix/thrash. We just drafted 2 big stud Wr's so I dont really see the need to develop mix... there is obviously something in his game that keeps him off the field dispite his physical talents

05-01-2008, 10:34 PM	#33
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 30 Posts: 8,058	Re: Predict the Opening Day Roster Good point Ecupirate08. I think we're forgetting about Mathis. __________________ Best. Player. Available.

05-02-2008, 10:16 AM	#34
skinsfan242 Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 152	Re: Predict the Opening Day Roster QB: Campbell, Collins, Brennan RB: Portis, Betts, Cartwright FB: Sellers, Schmitt TE: Cooley, F Davis, Yoder WR: Moss, Randle-El, D Thomas, M Kelly, A Mix OL: Samuels, Jansen, Thomas, Kendall, Rabach, Rinehart, Fabini, Heyer, L Alexander DE: Carter, Daniels, C Wilson, D Evans, Dorian Smith DT: Griffin, Montgomery, Golston, Boschetti LB: Fletcher, Washington, McIntosh, Blades, K Campbell, Sinclair, Godfrey or Colvin CB: Springs, Smoot, Tryon, L Torrence, Westbrook S: Landry, Doughty, Moore, Horton K: Suisham P: D Brooks LS: Red Snapper Rogers will be on the PUP list for the first 6 weeks then he will take Westbrooks spot. Thrash gets cut unfortunately in favor of Mix who can do everything he can but is younger and can be a viable receving threat. Schmitt makes it as Sellers backup. We sign a veteran LB before camp. Horton and Moore both make it ahead of Fox. We have 9 picks make the team, the only one who doesn't is the DEnd we drafted, he will make the practice squad.

05-02-2008, 10:29 AM	#35
Stuck in TX Impact Rookie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Age: 27 Posts: 545	Re: Predict the Opening Day Roster I predict Alex Buzbee has a phenomenal offseason and is Daniel's or Carter's primary backup. Also, I hope we sign a FA CB b/c I am not comfortable with the current corps we have. Also, Blades emerges as a solid LB in place of McIntosh at first, then the eventual replacement to aging Marcus Washington. __________________ We will miss you Sean. RIP 1983-2007 REMEMBER VT Go Hokies

05-02-2008, 11:35 AM	#36
mlmpetert Playmaker Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Richmond Posts: 3,208	Re: Predict the Opening Day Roster Here's a pretty good read relating to roster hopefulls. Im honestly pulling for Jerome Mathis. I like Thrash but I dont see this team doing anything special this year, so Id rather take a chance with a guy thats young and could be a solid return man for us for years to come, then a vetren who provides a little stability. Espicailly considering its a new offense for both. I imagine Mix making it just because of his special teams play. He always seems to be in the right place Fox at saftey and Thrash at wr seem like hardest decisions to make for Zorn, imo. We have the chance to be serisouly young at every position but LB, O line, cornor, and rb if we keep most our rookies/signings. Got to wonder if that will have any influence on making the final roster selection. Wernt we the oldest team last year? 2008 NFL Draft: Some Washington Redskins Veterans Looking Over Their Shoulders \| Bleacher Report

05-02-2008, 02:57 PM	#37
Dirtbag59 Naega jeil jal naga Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Atlanta, Georgia From: Silver Spring, Maryland Age: 27 Posts: 13,957	Re: Predict the Opening Day Roster QB: Campbell, Collins, Brenen RB: Portis, Betts, Cartwright FB: Sellers WR: Moss, ARE, Mix, Thomas, Kelly, Thrash TE: Cooley, Davis, Yoder OL: Samuals, Jansen, Kendell, Rabach, Thomas, Rhinehart, Heyer, Fabini, Lorenzo Alexander, Keary Brown DE: Wilson, Daniels, Carter, Evans, Robinson DT: Griffin, Golston, Montgomery, Boschetti LB: Washington, Fletcher, McIntosh, Blades, Campbell, Gatewood CB: Springs, Smoot, Rogers, JT, Torrence S: Landry, Doughty, Moore, Horton K: Shiuzam P: Brooks LS: Albright Practice Squad: Kyle DeVan, Westbrook, Boatman, Alonzo Dotson, Dorian Smith Notes: Brenen will probably be on IR, not because he's not healthy but more so the team can keep him around while leaving a roster spot open for a special teamer. Moore might undergo the same fate, but if he's fully healed then I doubt the team would keep him on the sidelines. __________________ Flacco is 1337 Fanclub President

05-04-2008, 06:30 PM	#38
RMSkins The Starter Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Harrisburg, PA Age: 24 Posts: 1,066	Re: Predict the Opening Day Roster QB: Jason Campbell, Todd Collins, Colt Brennan RB: Clinton Portis, Ladell Betts, Rock Cartwright FB: Mike Sellers WR: Santana Moss, Antwaan Randle El, Devin Thomas, Malcolm Kelly, Anthony Mix, James Thrash TE: Chris Cooley, Todd Yoder, Fred Davis OL: Chris Samuels, Pete Kendall, Casey Rabach, Randy Thomas, Jon Jansen, Stephon Heyer, Chad Rinehart, Jason Fabini, Todd Wade DE: Andre Carter, Phillip Daniels, Demetric Evans, Chris Wilson, Rob Jackson DT: Cornelius Griffin, Anthony Montgomery, Kedric Golston, Lorenzo Alexander LB: Marcus Washington, London Fletcher, Rocky McIntosh, H.B. Blades, Khary Campbell, Curtis Gatewood CB: Shawn Springs, Fred Smoot, Eddie Jackson, Leigh Torrence, J.T. Tryon S: LaRon Landry, Kareem Moore, Reed Doughty, Chris Horton, Vernon Fox P: Durant Brooks K: Shaun Suisham LS: Ethan Albright PS: Marcus Mason, Kerry Brown, Burl Toler, Alex Buzbee, Byron Westbrook, Nehemiah Broughton, Ryan Boschetti, Matt Sinclair PUP: Carlos Rogers

05-04-2008, 07:10 PM	#41
Cowell Impact Rookie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bluffton, South Carolina Posts: 803	Re: Predict the Opening Day Roster This is always my favorite thread of the offseason. QBs: Campbell, Collins, Brennan RBs: Portis, Betts, Cartwright FB: Sellers WR: Moss, Randle El, Thomas, Kelly, Mix, Thrash TEs: Cooley, Fred Davis, T. Yoder OTs: Samuels, Jansen, Heyer, Wade, Alexander OGs: Kendall, Thomas, Rinehart, Fabini Cs: Rabach DTs: Griffin, Montgomery, Golston, DEs: Daniels, Carter, Wilson, Evans LB: Fletcher, Washington, Blades, McIntosh, K. Campbell, Joe Teamer CB: Springs, Rogers, Smoot, Tryon, Eubanks S: Landry, Doughty, Horton, V. Fox K: Suisham P: Brooks LS: Albright

05-08-2008, 03:41 PM	#45
firstdown Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: chesapeake, va Age: 49 Posts: 15,202	Re: Predict the Opening Day Roster Ribs, Wings, Plenty of cold Bud

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