Predict the 53

[DutchBird]

Total: QB (3), HB (4), FB (1), WR (5), TE (3), OL (10), DL (9), LB (6), DB (9), K (1), P (1) KR/PR (2).

QB: McNabb, Garcia, Detmer. Chang will be relegated to the practice squad, unless he shows something specatular. This could well be Detmer's last year, after which he moves on to a role wothin the Eagles organization.
   
HB: Westbrook, Moats, Buckhalter. I say four RB's. Buckhalter remains in good health. Perry serves as special teamer, Moats and Westbrook can line-up as WR. What about a formation with Buckhalter and Moats in the backfield, and Westbrook in the slot.

FB: Tapeh

WR: Brown, Gaffney, Pinkston, Baskett, Avant. The struggle will be between Lewis and Baskett. I think it is all up to Baskett. If he can convince on special teams, he will beat Lewis. If not, he will be practice-squad. I would say gthat because of Schobel, LJ, and the versatility of the RB's they go for the young squad. Bye bye Lewis, therefor.

TE: Smith, Schobel, Bartrum: Bartrum will make it as a longsnapper. This might be his last season though.

OL: Thomas, Clarke, Jackson, Andrews, Runyan, Justice, Jean-Gilles, Herremans, Fraley, Darilek. IMHO it is rather the battle within this group that is interesting rather then the struggle to make the team. The only ones that are not a lock it seems are Fraley and Darilek

DL: Kearse, Cole, Howard, McDougle, Patterson, Walker, Bunkley, Rayburn, Ramsay. IMHO the struggle will be between Marshall, Rayburn and Ramsay. I think that Reid and JJ are willing to take one chance on a rookie. Though I feel to a degree it is depndent on how well Walker, Bunkley and Rayburn perform. If they dop very well, I think they will go for Ramsay. If not, then Marshall will be in, and Ransay will move to the practice squad.

LB: Trotter, Jones, Barber, Gocong, McCoy, Gaither.  Richmond looses his spot to Buckhalter, the fight for the last spot is between him and Gaither. Richmond is placed (if eligible) on the practice squad). The biggest surprise though (however I do not count on it) could be Jones being cut.

DB: Brown, Sheppard, Hood, Strickland, Ware, Dawkins, Lewis, Mikell, Considine. JR Reed will come closer then most people would ever have thought he will. I think the availability of Bloom and Perry for the return game means he is out. Mikell barely makes it. And if he gets cut for JR Reed, he goes to hang on and become a valuable contributor for another team.

KR/PR: Perry and Bloom

K/P: Akers, Johnson

[bobbyinlondon]

QB: McNabb, Garcia (I think they'll carry only 2 QBs, if they need a 3rd QB to play, they'll re-sign Detmer, who probably won't be claimed by anyone after he's cut)

RB: Westbrook, Moats, Perry, Tapeh

FB: Davis*

TE: Smith, Schobel, Bartrum

WR: Brown, Gaffney, Avant*, Bloom*, McCants, Pinkston (Lewis is the cut victim here)

OL: Thomas, MJG*, Jackson, Andrews, Runyan, Justice*, Herremans, Clarke, Young, Fraley

SP: Akers, Johnson

DL: Kearse, Walker, Patterson, Howard, Cole, McDougle, Bunkley*, Ramsey*, Marshall

LB: Jones, Trotter, McCoy, Richmond, Barber, Gocong*, Gaither*

DB: Sheppard, Brown, Hood, Strickland, Ware, Considine, Dawkins, Mikell, Lewis

PS--QB--Chang
       RB
       OL: Pat McCoy
       OL:
       DL:
       CB:
        S:
       WR: Baskett

[Sgt PSN]

QB: McNabb, Garcia (I think they'll carry only 2 QBs, if they need a 3rd QB to play, they'll re-sign Detmer, who probably won't be claimed by anyone after he's cut)

They'll most definately go into the season with 3 qb's.  They just resigned Detmer so I doubt that they'd cut him.  They know what they get from him and if they didn't want it they wouldn't have signed him in the first place.  Besides, I can guarantee you that if he hit the streets someone would pick him up......probably Childress.

[rjs246]

There is so much here that I disagree with that I'm not sure where to begin...

HB: Westbrook, Moats, Buckhalter. I say four RB's. Buckhalter remains in good health. Perry serves as special teamer, Moats and Westbrook can line-up as WR. What about a formation with Buckhalter and Moats in the backfield, and Westbrook in the slot.

You're out of your goddamned mind if you think Buckhalter has anything left. And I'd bet your little sister's virginity that Mahe makes this team. It will take an injury or Perry just absolutely destroying the competition for Mahe to be cut. Which makes me want to retch. I think we're looking at a Westbrook, Moats, Mahe, Tapeh lineup.

WR: Brown, Gaffney, Pinkston, Baskett, Avant. The struggle will be between Lewis and Baskett. I think it is all up to Baskett. If he can convince on special teams, he will beat Lewis. If not, he will be practice-squad. I would say gthat because of Schobel, LJ, and the versatility of the RB's they go for the young squad. Bye bye Lewis, therefor.

So this team goes into the season with 6 WRs, FOUR of which are rookies and NONE of which were drafted on the first day? No chance. And if it were to happen I'd put my fist through a wall.

TE: Smith, Schobel, Bartrum: Bartrum will make it as a longsnapper. This might be his last season though.

Bartrum is one of the league's best longsnappers. He isn't going anywhere after this year. The Eagles value personel continuity on the kicking teams above continuity anywhere else and will do everything they can to keep him as long as they can.

OL: Thomas, Clarke, Jackson, Andrews, Runyan, Justice, Jean-Gilles, Herremans, Fraley, Darilek. IMHO it is rather the battle within this group that is interesting rather then the struggle to make the team. The only ones that are not a lock it seems are Fraley and Darilek

Darilek? No.

DL: Kearse, Cole, Howard, McDougle, Patterson, Walker, Bunkley, Rayburn, Ramsay. IMHO the struggle will be between Marshall, Rayburn and Ramsay. I think that Reid and JJ are willing to take one chance on a rookie. Though I feel to a degree it is depndent on how well Walker, Bunkley and Rayburn perform. If they dop very well, I think they will go for Ramsay. If not, then Marshall will be in, and Ransay will move to the practice squad.

So they signed Jasper and have been holding on to Marshall and getting him experience, but their 7th round camp body wins the roster spot? Wrong.

LB: Trotter, Jones, Barber, Gocong, McCoy, Gaither. Richmond looses his spot to Buckhalter, the fight for the last spot is between him and Gaither. Richmond is placed (if eligible) on the practice squad). The biggest surprise though (however I do not count on it) could be Jones being cut.

The team's best backup, Simoneau, will probably make the team. Gaither is another camp-body type player and at this point I'm convinced that you don't have any idea what's going on so I'm just disagreeing for the sake of disagreement.

KR/PR: Perry and Bloom

This is Perry's shot at making the team, but I truly believe that Reid will cry like a baby if he has to let Mahe walk. I wouldn't count on it.

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

Yeah, I know.  I actually type that a lot but usually correct myself before I post.  I have url/img dislexia.

[mussa]

I'd appreciate it if you jackasses would stay on topic. Thanks.

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I am drunk as shtein right now and looking at the best camel toe I have ever seen.

Hooray beer!

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[Feva]

Total: QB (3), HB (4), FB (1), WR (5), TE (3), OL (10), DL (9), LB (6), DB (9), K (1), P (1) KR/PR (2).

WR: Brown, Gaffney, Pinkston, Baskett, Avant. The struggle will be between Lewis and Baskett. I think it is all up to Baskett. If he can convince on special teams, he will beat Lewis. If not, he will be practice-squad. I would say gthat because of Schobel, LJ, and the versatility of the RB's they go for the young squad. Bye bye Lewis, therefor.

KR/PR: Perry and Bloom

If Bloom makes the team (which he will)... that means they're carrying 6 WR's.

Greg Lewis is going to make this team fellas.  It's not about how much you like him or dislike him... but he's quality depth.  Andy is not going to cut him loose... especially not in favor of a guy like Baskett.  Lewis has experience in the offense... and if Pinky can't get his achilles together... he has the most experience of any WR on the squad.  The only way Lewis gets cut is if at least 2 WR's impress the hell out of Andy in camp.

Baskett is the long shot among the WR's to make the team.  He'd best hope that Pinky gets PUP'ed and they're unable to find a replacement.

[Sgt PSN]

Darilek? No.

You can Darilek my balls. 

I agree with a lot of what you posted but this was the only part that I could squeeze in a Zoolander reference. 

[PhillyandBCEagles]

OL: Thomas, Clarke, Jackson, Andrews, Runyan, Justice, Jean-Gilles, Herremans, Fraley, Darilek. IMHO it is rather the battle within this group that is interesting rather then the struggle to make the team. The only ones that are not a lock it seems are Fraley and Darilek

Yeah, I can't wait to see how that shakes out.  There's 4 guys with a decent or better chance to be our starting LG on opening day (Clarke, Herremans, Justice, MJG) and I'd be happy with any of them.

[PhillyandBCEagles]

Greg Lewis is going to make this team fellas.  It's not about how much you like him or dislike him... but he's quality depth.  Andy is not going to cut him loose... especially not in favor of a guy like Baskett.  Lewis has experience in the offense... and if Pinky can't get his achilles together... he has the most experience of any WR on the squad.  The only way Lewis gets cut is if at least 2 WR's impress the hell out of Andy in camp.

Baskett is the long shot among the WR's to make the team.  He'd best hope that Pinky gets PUP'ed and they're unable to find a replacement.

Can't totally rule McCants out, either.  We do have a shteinload of average WRs, just no standouts (aside from hopefully Brown).

[ice grillin you]

I do think that if Emmons is cut, they will sign him

no way they have the god gocong...who will seamlessly make the transition from 1-aa end to nfl SAM

[The BIGSTUD]

If Greg Lewis is quality depth, then who isn't quality depth? Considering Greg Lewis is the worst receiver currently on this roster.

[General_Failure]

If Greg Lewis is quality depth, then who isn't quality depth?

Pinkston.

[Feva]

If Greg Lewis is quality depth, then who isn't quality depth? Considering Greg Lewis is the worst receiver currently on this roster.

Your ignorance never ceases to amaze me.

[DutchBird]

There is so much here that I disagree with that I'm not sure where to begin...

HB: Westbrook, Moats, Buckhalter. I say four RB's. Buckhalter remains in good health. Perry serves as special teamer, Moats and Westbrook can line-up as WR. What about a formation with Buckhalter and Moats in the backfield, and Westbrook in the slot.

You're out of your goddamned mind if you think Buckhalter has anything left. And I'd bet your little sister's virginity that Mahe makes this team. It will take an injury or Perry just absolutely destroying the competition for Mahe to be cut. Which makes me want to retch. I think we're looking at a Westbrook, Moats, Mahe, Tapeh lineup.

Well, I think Mahe is gone. I think both Perry and Bloom are too impressive. And Mahe lacks the breakaway speed (his main knock). Though I have never been as negative on Mahe as most of you, I do think he is done... What do you know about Buckhalter that we do not. I recall most people figuring he was done the first time he blew out his knee. Which was not quite right.

WR: Brown, Gaffney, Pinkston, Baskett, Avant. The struggle will be between Lewis and Baskett. I think it is all up to Baskett. If he can convince on special teams, he will beat Lewis. If not, he will be practice-squad. I would say that because of Schobel, LJ, and the versatility of the RB's they go for the young squad. Bye bye Lewis, therefor.

So this team goes into the season with 6 WRs, FOUR of which are rookies and NONE of which were drafted on the first day? No chance. And if it were to happen I'd put my fist through a wall.

Well, being a rookie or a veteran has it seems hardly been the determining factor for Andy. I count only three rookies (Avant, Baskett and Bloom, who serves as KR as well). I feel that Lewis blew his chance last year (just as McMullen). I think that with the rest of the team surroudning them, they do feel they can get away with this. Gaffney might be new to the system, but he is NOT a rooky.

TE: Smith, Schobel, Bartrum: Bartrum will make it as a longsnapper. This might be his last season though.

Bartrum is one of the league's best longsnappers. He isn't going anywhere after this year. The Eagles value personel continuity on the kicking teams above continuity anywhere else and will do everything they can to keep him as long as they can.

Bartrum is also 36 when the season starts. There are more ways in leaving the team the being cut. Retirement is a distinct possibilty, definately at that age. IIRC I read in an article that a few players were being trained as longsnappers (under the guidance of Bartrum).

OL: Thomas, Clarke, Jackson, Andrews, Runyan, Justice, Jean-Gilles, Herremans, Fraley, Darilek. IMHO it is rather the battle within this group that is interesting rather then the struggle to make the team. The only ones that are not a lock it seems are Fraley and Darilek

Darilek? No.

Your opinion.

DL: Kearse, Cole, Howard, McDougle, Patterson, Walker, Bunkley, Rayburn, Ramsay. IMHO the struggle will be between Marshall, Rayburn and Ramsay. I think that Reid and JJ are willing to take one chance on a rookie. Though I feel to a degree it is depndent on how well Walker, Bunkley and Rayburn perform. If they dop very well, I think they will go for Ramsay. If not, then Marshall will be in, and Ramsay will move to the practice squad.

So they signed Jasper and have been holding on to Marshall and getting him experience, but their 7th round camp body wins the roster spot? Wrong.

Well holding and sending to NFL Europe does not automatically guarantee a roster spot. Who would you cut? What is your opinion? The competition is what: Rayburn, Ramsay, Marshall and Jasper for two spots?

LB: Trotter, Jones, Barber, Gocong, McCoy, Gaither. Richmond looses his spot to Buckhalter, the fight for the last spot is between him and Gaither. Richmond is placed (if eligible) on the practice squad). The biggest surprise though (however I do not count on it) could be Jones being cut.

The team's best backup, Simoneau, will probably make the team. Gaither is another camp-body type player and at this point I'm convinced that you don't have any idea what's going on so I'm just disagreeing for the sake of disagreement.

Of course Dutchie has no idea in your opinion...  you consider Simoneau the teams best back-up? Wow, then where did all the bitching over tha past few years come from? I would say that from the old trio of Adams, Jones and Simoneau only one makes the team... The primary reason for Simoneau making the team is if he is one of the leaders on special teams, and no replacement seems likely for that role.

KR/PR: Perry and Bloom

This is Perry's shot at making the team, but I truly believe that Reid will cry like a baby if he has to let Mahe walk. I wouldn't count on it.