2012 Roster Predictions

[milani]

Good estimates for so early in the year. MM will be full of surprises after the preseason.
Don't now how Bush continues to make the roster. Great ST player. But when he makes a play on defense it is the shot heard round the world. Great to have a kicker, punter, long snapper in place. Let's not forget the importance of a consistent holder.
Strong concern for back up of Rodgers. Do we need a veteran? Concussions??
Don't feel too good about RB. If Starks has to carry that much of the load with no Grant he'll get hurt at some point again. Green and Saine both had injuries last year. At least Brandon Jackson lasted when Grant went down in 2010. Wish Grant could come back but that is too un-Thompson like of a wish.
I hope Sherrod will be able to go this year. His broken leg came in Week 15 in KC. He did not get a lot of reps last season. Newhouse wins the job for now at LT. And if TT tries to let Driver go he'll probably be tarred and feathered and dumped off at the Metrodome.

 

[paulska]

I think that DL competition is going to be a really interesting one. TT didn't bring in three vets with tread left on the tires just to look-see- if Wilson, Wynn and Neal don't get their stuff together, then they'll be playing for someone else.

With Guy, he's one player I think we might see the long and patient view on even though he was a late round pick. He was on IR last year, never played a down because of a concussion. He was young coming out and really raw, but he has the length and size you tend to prefer in a 34 DE, something we really don't have much of at that spot. The only other guy who gives us similar size and length is Merling, and he's out of shape right now. I'm really hoping that he goes home from Minicamps and hits it hard. I'd love to see him come in with a chip on his shoulder to show the Dolphins at the rest of the teams that ignored him that they were missing something big and use that big body.

In any case, the message has been sent to the entire crew- I'd say the only guys who can be confident they'll be around come game one are Raji, Pickett and Neal (if he gets his suspension for Adderall lifted). The rest better be ON...

 

[HyponGrey]

Good estimates for so early in the year. MM will be full of surprises after the preseason.
Don't now how Bush continues to make the roster. Great ST player. But when he makes a play on defense it is the shot heard round the world. Great to have a kicker, punter, long snapper in place. Let's not forget the importance of a consistent holder.

All our long snapper does is ST, why not Bush?

Strong concern for back up of Rodgers. Do we need a veteran? Concussions??

I've believed in Harrel since we let Flynn go because I believe in McCarthy's School of QB

Don't feel too good about RB. If Starks has to carry that much of the load with no Grant he'll get hurt at some point again. Green and Saine both had injuries last year. At least Brandon Jackson lasted when Grant went down in 2010. Wish Grant could come back but that is too un-Thompson like of a wish.

Grant is getting long in the tooth. True, injury is a concern, but the Lions made it to the post didn they? Personally I'd bring back Ahman Green before Grant.

I hope Sherrod will be able to go this year. His broken leg came in Week 15 in KC. He did not get a lot of reps last season. Newhouse wins the job for now at LT.

For now... I still hope Sherrod can beat him out later on. He has so much more potential. I still joke that Newhouse let Hali in on purpose because it was the only way he could ever beat Sherrod.

And if TT tries to let Driver go he'll probably be tarred and feathered and dumped off at the Metrodome.

Especially after restructuring his deal.

 

[HyponGrey]

Quarterbacks (2)
Aaron Rodgers
Graham Harrell
Running Backs (3)
James Starks
Alex Green
Brandon Saine
Fullbacks (1)
John Kuhn
Wide receivers (6)
Greg Jennings
Jordy Nelson
Donald Driver
Randall Cobb
James Jones
Tori Gurley
Tight Ends (3)
Jermichael Finely
Tom Crabtree
Ryan Taylor
Offensive Linemen (9)
Marshall Newhouse
T.J. Lang
Jeff Saturday
Josh Sitton
Bryan Bulaga
Evan Dietrich-Smith
Derek Sherrod
Tommie Draheim
Andrew Datko
Defensive Linemen (7)
B.J. Raji
Ryan Pickett
Jerel Worthy
Mike Daniels
Daniel Muir
Lawrence Guy
Phillip Merling
Outside Linebackers (5)
Clay Matthews
Nick Perry
Eric Walden
Vic So'oto
Brad Jones
Inside Linebackers (4)
Desmond Bishop
A.J. Hawk
D.J. Smith
Terrell Manning
Cornerbacks (6)
Charles Woodson
Tramon Williams
Sam Shields
Casey Hayward
Davon House
Jarrett Bush
Safeties (4)
Morgan Burnett
Charlie Peprah
Jerron McMillian
M.D. Jennings
Specialists (3)
Mason Crosby
Tim Masthay
Brett Goode
Practice Squad (8) (Didn't know who was still eligible so all are rookies)
BJ Coleman
Dale Moss
Dezman Moses
Du'ane Bennett
Shea Allard
Eric Lair
Sean Richardson
Nic Cooper
PUP (1)
Andrew Quarless (Merling Cut)
Suspended (2)
Mike Neal (4 games)
Anthony Hargrove (8 games)
(There is still a good chance Neal gets his suspension overturned [Guy To PS, Lair out] and a decent chance the lawsuit pushes Hargrove's suspension back [So'oto To PS, Richardson out] For now, however, I will assume the suspensions stand and will adjust with new information)

 

[Jordyruns]

No DJ Williams at TE?

 

[HyponGrey]

No DJ Williams at TE?

He's a short receiving TE with little production last year while Taylor stepped up and said "I got hands too." He impressed a bit in the underwear league, but so did Taylor. When Crabtree comes back in TC I fully expect it to be a three way tie for the last TE spots, which means we go to ST value.

 

[Vltrophy]

And now the more reasonable and more likely chart.

QB: RODGERS HARRELL
RB: STARKS GREEN SAINE (FB) KUHN
WR JENNINGS NELSON DRIVER COBB JONES GURLEY
TE: FINLEY CRABTREE WILLIAMS TAYLOR
OL: BULAGA SHERROD NEWHOUSE DATKO SITTON LANG DOMINGUEZ SATURDAY GENUS GOODE
DL: RAJI PICKETT WORTHY DANIELS MUIR MERLING
LB: MATTHEWS PERRY WALDEN SO'OTO JONES HAWK BISHOP MANNING SMITH
CB: WOODSON WILLIAMS SHIELDS HAYWARD HOUSE BUSH BURNETT PEPRAH MCMILLIAN JENNINGS
PS: COLEMAN BENNETT MOSS BOREL ALLARD GUY MOSES RICHARDSON
PUP QUARLESS
SUSPENDED NEAL HARGROVE

Still hope Draheim gets a shot, still think Daniels is too small, still hope Sherrod unseats Newhouse, still hope Hawk gets traded and Smith takes over, still think we kept Guy around for a reason. Also think its more likely to have 7 DL (5 LB, 6 WR pretty certain too) We'll see how things go once the pads become a factor.

I like DD but he won't be our #3 WR. Cobb will be 3rd or 4th. Gurley DD then Borel

 

[HyponGrey]

I like DD but he won't be our #3 WR. Cobb will be 3rd or 4th. Gurley DD then Borel

I don't think Shields will be our 3 cb either, I just made a list

 

[HyponGrey]

Quarterback ​

Aaron Rodgers
Graham Harrell
Running Back
James Starks
Alex Green
Brandon Saine
Fullback
John Kuhn
Wide Receiver
Greg Jennings
Jordy Nelson
Randall Cobb
James Jones
Donald Driver
Tori Gurley
Tight Ends
JerMichael Finely
Tom Crabtree
Dj Williams
Ryan Taylor
Left Tackle
Marshall Newhouse
Derek Sherrod
Left Guard
T.J. Lang
Evan Dietrich-Smith
Center
Jeff Saturday
Tommie Draheim
Right Guard
Josh Sitton
Evan Dietrich-Smith
Right Tackle
Bryan Bulaga
Andrew Datko

Defensive Tackle
B.J. Raji
Ryan Pickett
Daniel Muir
Mike Daniels
Defensive End
Jerel Worthy
Lawrence Guy
Phillip Merling
Outside Linebackers
Clay Matthews
Nick Perry
Eric Walden
Brad Jones
Vic So'oto
Inside Linebackers
Desmond Bishop
A.J. Hawk
D.J. Smith
Terrell Manning
Cornerbacks
Tramon Williams
Davon House
Casey Hayward
Sam Shields
Jarrett Bush
Safeties
Charles Woodson
Morgan Burnett
Jerron McMillian
M.D. Jennings
Specialists (3)
Mason Crosby
Tim Masthay
Brett Goode

Practice Squad (8) (Didn't know who was still eligible so all are rookies)
BJ Coleman
Dale Moss
Dezman Moses
Du'ane Bennett
Shea Allard
Eric Lair
Sean Richardson
Nic Cooper
PUP (1)
Andrew Quarless (Merling Cut)
Suspended (2)
Mike Neal (4 games)
Anthony Hargrove (8 games)

There is still a good chance Neal gets his suspension overturned (Guy To PS, Lair out) and a decent chance the lawsuit pushes Hargrove's suspension back (So'oto To PS, Richardson out) For now, however, I will assume the suspensions stand and will adjust with new information

 

[HyponGrey]

Make that So'oto cut, seems he had two years on a PS

 

[HyponGrey]

Quarterback
Aaron Rodgers
Graham Harrell
BJ Coleman
Running Back
Cedric Benson
James Starks
Alex Green
Brandon Saine
Fullback
John Kuhn
Wide Receiver
Greg Jennings
Jordy Nelson
Randall Cobb
James Jones
Donald Driver
Tori Gurley
Tight Ends
JerMichael Finely
Tom Crabtree
Ryan Taylor
DJ Williams
Left Tackle
Marshall Newhouse
Derek Sherrod
Left Guard
TJ Lang
Reggie Wells
Center
Jeff Saturday
Right Guard
Josh Sitton
Evan Dietrich-Smith
Right Tackle
Bryan Bulaga
Andrew Datko
Defensive Tackle
B.J. Raji
Ryan Pickett
Daniel Muir
Mike Daniels
Defensive End
Jerel Worthy
Lawrence Guy
Phillip Merling
Outside Linebackers
Clay Matthews
Nick Perry
Vic So'oto
Brad Jones
Inside Linebackers
AJ Hawk
DJ Smith
Terrell Manning
Cornerbacks
Tramon Williams
Davon House
Casey Hayward
Sam Shields
Jarrett Bush
Safeties
Charles Woodson
Morgan Burnett
MD Jennings
Jerron McMillian
Specialists
Mason Crosby
Tim Masthay
Brett Goode

Practice Squad (8) (Didn't know who was still eligible so all are rookies)
Don Barclay
Dale Moss
Dezman Moses
Du'ane Bennett
Shea Allard
Tommie Draheim
Marc Tyler
Nic Cooper
PUP
Andrew Quarless
Jaymes Brooks
Suspended
Eric Walden (1 game)
Mike Neal (4 games)
Anthony Hargrove (8 games)
Injured Reserve
Desmond Bishop
Eric Lair
Mike McCabe

Yeah, I think Bishop is on his way to IR. I think House will bounce back. Re-did this under new rules: Draft Picks and VFA signed that year make initial roster. PS retains top 8 of remaining UDFA talent. Everything is so crazy right now. Wells/Benson signings really messed me up and injuries are killing me. I'll try again after tonight's game should even MORE injuries occur (RAWR INJURIES!!! Cross your fingers/toes/eyes/arms/legs/etc and pray to whatever deity/deities you please that nothing ELSE happens)

 

[FrankRizzo]

Don't count out Erik Walden. Dude has actually improved his skill and strength. I think we're okay at OLB with nice depth.

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[HyponGrey]

Don't count out Erik Walden. Dude has actually improved his skill and strength. I think we're okay at OLB with nice depth.

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Suspended so he doesn't count against initial roster.

Also, switch Brad Jones to ILB and Cooper with Boykin

 

[jaybadger82]

You don't think Evan Dietrich-Smith hangs around on the o-line?

I think rookie Mike Daniels makes it as a DE. In fact, I think he surprises some folks...

Not a bad list...

Smug bump from jaybadger82.

(Because sometimes even a blind squirrel finds a nut.)