Bills Training Camp: Pre-Pre-Season 53-Man Roster Projection

I can’t really argue with anything you’ve done here. I especially agree that Easley is not likely to make the team over Roosevelt.

But you’re right about Rinehart also – there’s a very good chance he makes the team.

All-in-all, can’t argue with anything.

I know he has trouble staying on the field but with his size and the upside at WR could be possibly be a TE/WR combo and work a little of both?

Is there anybody (aside from Sanborn, Lindell, and Moorman) who you expect to make the team based primarily on their special teams ability? Or is this something that might be better determined by how they fare in the preseason games?

Aaron Maybin could probably do that. He might not be able to support the weight of many wet towels, though.

Not being a negative Nancy here but what are the chances Fitz plays all 16 games with those OTs?

Love the PRE-PRE-SEASON idea.

It seems like a decent list for now.

My one significant change is I think 6 DL is one short. I realize Kelsay and maybe other LBs could “slide” to a DE position, but I would have 8 OL and add another DE.

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that went something along the lines of: The bills org is willing to cut depth at a position in order to keep the best 53 players. In other words, If the 7th WR is a better football player than the 3rd TE a TE gets the ax.

I can see the team (ugh) keeping Mansfield Wrotto if the Bills go with 9 OL. (I suspect 8.) I can’t see Buffalo keeping Wang, a guy who rode the pine when (a) he was healthy and (b) the Bills had injuries at RT, over Rinehart. If the Bills go with 8, which would allow for Easley, Shawn Nelson or Justin Rogers, I see it shaking out as:

LT: Bell
LG: Levitre
C: Wood
RG: Urbik
RT: Pears
Reserves: Rinehart, Hang, Hairston…or Wrotto if Hairston looks just terrible in camp.

I believe Wang is getting his chance, but I see Rhinehardt getting his spot even if it is only at guard. The unfortunate thing is if we lose either of our starting tackles they would be replaced with a starting guard or a reserve guard stepping in to play tackle. Example Pears or Bell go down, Wrotto comes in to play tackle, making Rhinehardt the swing guy at guard. C. Howard is the wild card here for tackle, he comes off PUP and immediately goes to LT in practice. Obviously, the coaching wants to evaluate him on that side. He could be the next developmental guy at tackle. Let’s hope none of this happens, but I have less faith in Wang moving forward than mixing up the O-Line to compensate replacements due to injury. The rest of the week at practice will be cruicial in the evaluation process.

I consider Brad Smith a 5th receiver, get rid of Namaan and add the big man to the 53. His role in goal line situations will be worth it

Don’t like the idea of cutting Easley just yet. Though he’d have to play like a man possessed after all the time he has missed. From the clips on BB.com that TE we got from Dallas has been looking pretty good at least catching the ball

But I completely understand him being cut.

I still see Corto making the final roster… I just dont know over who when I look at your depth chart. I had him making my 53… but I had 24 on O, 26 on D and 3 ST.

There is a lot to talk about, our roster is weak in too many places……
Man, could we use a legit starting RT. OT. It would be like filling two roster spots IMHO as Pears, to me, looks impressive as the 3rd OT. (and wang scares the bejebus outta me.)…and yes, I see the pun.
Hangartner may not make it…..if Urbik gets snaps at Center look out hangman. Hang is our only small lineman and therefore does not fit.
Hairston better start showing something because his spot is very, very valuable. I know Hairston’s a forth rounder, but if he can’t help this year……our line looks sooo thin.
You can certainly see why Brian suggest Davis as a “surprize” cut. Davis is in a peculiar position. The better he teaches, the sooner he loses his job, and he wouldn’t be here if he wasn’t such a leader/teacher player. We could sure use C. White as a super surprize starter. Hey, you never know. Anybody know his wonderlic score?
As much as I would like to see a young guy take Torbor’s spot, Torbor’s ability to play in space and play both inside and out, makes him safe I think. Our LBs overall, can’t cover squat. Kelsay is such a liability in this regard. OCs probably drool looking at our stiff LBs. The Barnett signing looks even better in this regard as he is very athletic and can cover I am told.
I like our secondary with rogers making it better. And yes, I think absolutely, Rogers has a chance of unseating Corner, but, like I said, I like both of them to make it better. Lose Davis maybe; but man that is a tough cut as davis adds toughness and leadership.
The Jets really screwed up disrespecting Brad Smith. Looking at the roster this way, you can see if he only played special teams, he’d be worth it. Roster spots mean so much! Brad Smith also gives us another weapon offensively and gives the D more to study. Not only that, he also takes some of the pressure off of Fitzy as well IMHO. And Fitzy can regroup or gather his thoughts, whatever. And to top it off, B. Smith seems like a great character guy! – Great , great signing Chixy!

I could just ramble on and on about our roster…

- gobills!

I wouldn’t be shocked to see mcgee get cut. He’s getting older and there are plenty of dbs looking for a chance. With Williams playing well in training camp it may be time to cut mcgee

or just flat out released but why not try to grab something in return .

Buddy loves searching through the scrap, so i could see a couple guys that Brian has listed primarily Coleman and Bryan Scott getting the Axe and Buddy picking up some cuts from other teams.

I think Rhinhardt makes the squad to be honest hes a big bodies guard that really moves guys + he played real well when he did play last year.

Pretty close…I’ll go:

Easley over Caussin
Rinehart over Wrotto
Rogers over C. White
Corto over Scott
Aiken over Sanborn

Easley’s a better prospect than Caussin, so I don’t think they’ll expose him and I think with all of the spread formations Buffalo is likely to use, the 3rd tight end can be kept on the practice squad in case of injury.

I don’t think Wrotto’s ability to play tackle in a pinch will matter that much if they’re keeping both Wang and Hairston. I think Rinehart’s a better guard, so he’ll stick.

Chris White’s value as a developmental prospect is diminished with Moats moving inside. I think the 10th DB is a stone cold given and I’ll say Rogers makes it over his fellow draftee.

I think Searcy will play well enough to beat out Scott as the 2nd team SS. I’ll say in that case, the younger, more versatile Corto is the 4th safety.

Lindell and Moorman were both lousy last year. I’ll predict Sanborn takes the fall for both and the supposed, top long snapper prospect in the country gets the nod for the job.

How many players can the Bills have on the roster for Pre-season games? I would love to see Maybin and Jasper get some pre-season reps to see how they perform.

Brian, everything I read about training camp so far has some mention of a big play he makes, is he any chance at all of surviving the cut or is WR a position just too deep for him to get in there?

Donald Jones and Naaman Roosevelt essentially replacing Jon Corto as the special teams demons? Add in Searcy and the other rooks… makes sense.