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QB- Josh McCown
I was hoping for Beck to come through but from reading all reports, McCown is leading the pack and will probably start to pull away. He has the best deep ball, important in the offense the Fins are going to run.
RB- Ronnie+Ricky
This one is easy. It'll be a two back system but it'll be interesting to see who gets more carries during the season.
FB- Boomer Grisby
Grisby is the better all around FB.
WR-#1 Ernest Wilford
I think they start Wilford at the #1 spot do to size and experience and slowly work Ginn in more and more as the season progresses. Wilford is proven, not great but consistent.
WR- #2 Terry Glenn
I know, he's not even on the team (yet). But all reports are showing that he'll be a Fin by the weekend and this tells me that they need an upgrade at the WR spot. I still think Ginn will be moving up as the season moves on but for now its Glenn.
WR- #3 Ted Ginn, #4 Derek Hagan
With Ginn's speed, he'll be a nightmare for opposing LBs, Safeties, or Nickels. This is a great place to start Ginn to help build up his confidence.
Hagan has been having a great camp and I see him playing a lot more than his #4 spot would indicate.
Every year we hear of these undrafted guys who we think are gonna make the team and never do, and I think this year is different. I dont think the 5th reciever is gonna be Foster. He's too small for special teams support. Its between Bess, Kircus and Camarillo in my opinion.
TE- #1 Anthony Fasano, #2 David Martin, #3 Justin Peele
Fasano is the clear cut #1 TE. After that, its probably too soon to tell. And yes I know i'll probably get flamed for Martin as our #2 guy and I think he's pretty garbage too BUT Martin has been consistenly lining up with the 1st team offense and I dont see any of the other TEs taking his spot. Justin Peele, IMO, is very underrated and I think Parcells sees that and I think eventually Peele lines up as the #2 TE.
Oline as a whole
LT- Jake Long
Easy. All indications are that he's super powerful against the run but needs to get better against the speedy pass rushers. He has lots of time to practice.
LG- Justin Smiley
Haven't read much on him but he was brought in for a reason and he'll stay put.
C- Samson Satele
One of the most underrated Centers last year and with the help from NT Jason Ferguson, Satele should only get better.
RG-Donald Thomas/Shawn Murphy
The only position on the Fins starting roster I cannot say with confidence who I believe will win. Theyre all getting their chance with the 1st team offense though so its a wide-open competition. My vote goes for Murphy though. Thomas is strong but still raw and Darilek seems to be a career backup.
RT-Vernon Carey
Pro Bowl year for him. Hopefully they can give him a contract extension with all that extra cap space.
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Dline as a whole (3-4)
LDE-Kendall Langford
This is my surprise pick. Most have the three "other" guys-Matt Roth, who i think is too small to play the end in a 3-4, Randy Starks, or Philip Merling.
NT- Jason Ferguson
Easy pick here. He's been dominating Satele. He's a run stuffer.
RDE-Vonnie Holliday
He'll be the Fins most versatile defensive player ala Jason Taylor.
LBs as a whole
OLB-Joey Porter
Look for him to be our sack leader.
ILB-Channing Crowder
He needs to step up his game.
ILB- Akin Ayodele
He's familiar with the 3-4 and he's great against the run.
OLB-Charlie Anderson
Here's his chance to show us what he can do. If he doesn't cut it, look for Moses to get his shot.
DBs as a whole
CB- Will Allen
Catch some of those balls you usually deflect and you're in the Pro Bowl.
CB-Andre Goodman
I think he was very consistent last year.
Nickel Corner- Michael Lehan
Injury could hurt his chances but for now he stays but N. Jones but take his spot.
Dime - Nathan Jones
He's playing well and could take the Nickel spot.
SS-Yeremiah Bell
Havent read much on him but hopefully he's fully recovered from his injury 'cause he's a tackling machine.
FS-Jason Allen
Its taken him 3 years, longer than I had hoped but he started to show something at the end of last year. Hopefullya full training camp with the 1st team defense will help him improve.
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Kicker-Jay Feely
Accurate, strong leg...he's got it all.
Punter-Brandon Fields
Strong Leg, just needs to work on his accuracy
Return Specialist- Ted Ginn
With a much-improved Special teams unit, look for Ginn to run a few back. Cant wait!
LS- John Denney
Its a spot on the roster so I had to.
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Surprise cuts
Travis Daniels, Jayson Foster (practice squad), Chris Crocker-started for the Falcons last year, Reagan Maguia (maybe PS?), Greg Camarillo (PS)-fan favorite but I think Bess gets his shot
I was hoping for Beck to come through but from reading all reports, McCown is leading the pack and will probably start to pull away. He has the best deep ball, important in the offense the Fins are going to run.
RB- Ronnie+Ricky
This one is easy. It'll be a two back system but it'll be interesting to see who gets more carries during the season.
FB- Boomer Grisby
Grisby is the better all around FB.
WR-#1 Ernest Wilford
I think they start Wilford at the #1 spot do to size and experience and slowly work Ginn in more and more as the season progresses. Wilford is proven, not great but consistent.
WR- #2 Terry Glenn
I know, he's not even on the team (yet). But all reports are showing that he'll be a Fin by the weekend and this tells me that they need an upgrade at the WR spot. I still think Ginn will be moving up as the season moves on but for now its Glenn.
WR- #3 Ted Ginn, #4 Derek Hagan
With Ginn's speed, he'll be a nightmare for opposing LBs, Safeties, or Nickels. This is a great place to start Ginn to help build up his confidence.
Hagan has been having a great camp and I see him playing a lot more than his #4 spot would indicate.
Every year we hear of these undrafted guys who we think are gonna make the team and never do, and I think this year is different. I dont think the 5th reciever is gonna be Foster. He's too small for special teams support. Its between Bess, Kircus and Camarillo in my opinion.
TE- #1 Anthony Fasano, #2 David Martin, #3 Justin Peele
Fasano is the clear cut #1 TE. After that, its probably too soon to tell. And yes I know i'll probably get flamed for Martin as our #2 guy and I think he's pretty garbage too BUT Martin has been consistenly lining up with the 1st team offense and I dont see any of the other TEs taking his spot. Justin Peele, IMO, is very underrated and I think Parcells sees that and I think eventually Peele lines up as the #2 TE.
Oline as a whole
LT- Jake Long
Easy. All indications are that he's super powerful against the run but needs to get better against the speedy pass rushers. He has lots of time to practice.
LG- Justin Smiley
Haven't read much on him but he was brought in for a reason and he'll stay put.
C- Samson Satele
One of the most underrated Centers last year and with the help from NT Jason Ferguson, Satele should only get better.
RG-Donald Thomas/Shawn Murphy
The only position on the Fins starting roster I cannot say with confidence who I believe will win. Theyre all getting their chance with the 1st team offense though so its a wide-open competition. My vote goes for Murphy though. Thomas is strong but still raw and Darilek seems to be a career backup.
RT-Vernon Carey
Pro Bowl year for him. Hopefully they can give him a contract extension with all that extra cap space.
______________________________________________________________
Dline as a whole (3-4)
LDE-Kendall Langford
This is my surprise pick. Most have the three "other" guys-Matt Roth, who i think is too small to play the end in a 3-4, Randy Starks, or Philip Merling.
NT- Jason Ferguson
Easy pick here. He's been dominating Satele. He's a run stuffer.
RDE-Vonnie Holliday
He'll be the Fins most versatile defensive player ala Jason Taylor.
LBs as a whole
OLB-Joey Porter
Look for him to be our sack leader.
ILB-Channing Crowder
He needs to step up his game.
ILB- Akin Ayodele
He's familiar with the 3-4 and he's great against the run.
OLB-Charlie Anderson
Here's his chance to show us what he can do. If he doesn't cut it, look for Moses to get his shot.
DBs as a whole
CB- Will Allen
Catch some of those balls you usually deflect and you're in the Pro Bowl.
CB-Andre Goodman
I think he was very consistent last year.
Nickel Corner- Michael Lehan
Injury could hurt his chances but for now he stays but N. Jones but take his spot.
Dime - Nathan Jones
He's playing well and could take the Nickel spot.
SS-Yeremiah Bell
Havent read much on him but hopefully he's fully recovered from his injury 'cause he's a tackling machine.
FS-Jason Allen
Its taken him 3 years, longer than I had hoped but he started to show something at the end of last year. Hopefullya full training camp with the 1st team defense will help him improve.
_____________________________________________________________
Kicker-Jay Feely
Accurate, strong leg...he's got it all.
Punter-Brandon Fields
Strong Leg, just needs to work on his accuracy
Return Specialist- Ted Ginn
With a much-improved Special teams unit, look for Ginn to run a few back. Cant wait!
LS- John Denney
Its a spot on the roster so I had to.
_______________________________________________________________
Surprise cuts
Travis Daniels, Jayson Foster (practice squad), Chris Crocker-started for the Falcons last year, Reagan Maguia (maybe PS?), Greg Camarillo (PS)-fan favorite but I think Bess gets his shot
