Early 53 Man Roster Projection

[gopkrs]

I think that this was always going to be the year for Hopper to take his step forward; from what Green Bay said last year, he was drafted mostly with his 2nd year in mind, not his 1st. They indicated that they expected him to have a slower development curve than Cooper, and I think Oladapo was expected to also take a year to develop.

I hope they give them a real chance.

 

[Heyjoe4]

I think that this was always going to be the year for Hopper to take his step forward; from what Green Bay said last year, he was drafted mostly with his 2nd year in mind, not his 1st. They indicated that they expected him to have a slower development curve than Cooper, and I think Oladapo was expected to also take a year to develop.

Certainly would be good if Hopper and Oladapo take a step up. It's gonna be tough for guys to make the 53, and that's a good thing. A lot of competition on a solid roster.

I did see some highlights of Golden at Texas. The guy catches everything.

 

[Poppa San]

And there is still a long time before the 53 is finalized, and lots of surprises along the way.

Opening night is about 118 days away.

 

[Heyjoe4]

Opening night is about 118 days away.

Yep. But who is counting! A lot of competition this year. That should make for an interesting summer.

 

[OldSchool101]

No matter what we thought of the draft, you’ve got to look at this crop of talent and be pretty happy.

I really don’t see any position that looks notably worse. Almost can’t argue losing Slaton because we brought multiple DL aboard to compete for that Interior DT spot.

I’m looking to LB after losing Eric Wilson, But Colin Oliver, Isaiah Simmons or Tyron Hopper fighting for those open LB snaps should produce a darn good player.

Nothing personal but I think Rookie Golden is every bit as good as Watson even as a Rookie. 600 yards 6 TD’s is not some insurmountable production to achieve. Plus it’s looking more and more like Watson is on the early side of a normal recovery timetable. At least by his camps accounts. So there’s an outside chance that by midseason we see both players simultaneously.

Then we’ve got Sorrell thrown into the DL. Belton thrown at the OL. Marshawn thrown into the RB room. Musgrave into the TE group after contributing like 5-6 games all last season.

If JA stays, we’ve got a couple newer prospects like 2nd year Kalen King and Kaleb Hayes. Then Micah Robinson and Isaiah Dunn, Tryon Herring and Jonathan Baldwin all fighting fur 1-2 spots. covering the losses of Balentine or Rochelle. Not to mention they played mainly on ST so we might even be + on those losses.

 

[Heyjoe4]

No matter what we thought of the draft, you’ve got to look at this crop of talent and be pretty happy.

I really don’t see any position that looks notably worse. Almost can’t argue losing Slaton because we brought multiple DL aboard to compete for that Interior DT spot.

I’m looking to LB after losing Eric Wilson, But Colin Oliver, Isaiah Simmons or Tyron Hopper fighting for those open LB snaps should produce a darn good player.

Nothing personal but I think Rookie Golden is every bit as good as Watson even as a Rookie. 600 yards 6 TD’s is not some insurmountable production to achieve. Plus it’s looking more and more like Watson is on the early side of a normal recovery timetable. At least by his camps accounts. So there’s an outside chance that by midseason we see both players simultaneously.

Then we’ve got Sorrell thrown into the DL. Belton thrown at the OL. Marshawn thrown into the RB room. Musgrave into the TE group after contributing like 5-6 games all last season.

If JA stays, we’ve got a couple newer prospects like 2nd year Kalen King and Kaleb Hayes. Then Micah Robinson and Isaiah Dunn, Tryon Herring and Jonathan Baldwin all fighting fur 1-2 spots. covering the losses of Balentine or Rochelle. Not to mention they played mainly on ST so we might even be + on those losses.

There is a lot to like about this team both before and especially after this draft. Now if Love can play an entire season as well as he's played the back nine the last two years......