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It's always a dangerous game to predict who is making an NFL roster and who is getting cut. There are always some significant moves and then some head-scratching minor ones. So even as the process continues here is my short list of 25 guys I saw enough of in pre-season games to make me think they deserve spots on 53-man rosters.
JASON ANKRAH/DE/LB/#65-TEXANS He has really adapted quickly to the 3-4 scheme of the TEXANS and DC ROMEO CRENNEL. He has shown a high motor and some pass rush ability. Why not one more Rookie on a rebuilding team... assuming they admit to rebuilding.
COREY BROWN/WR/RS/#16-PANTHERS He was the best all-around receiver for the Buckeyes last year, and is showing ability in all phases as a rookie in PANTHERS camp. The tie-breaker is that he also shows well as a return guy.
MALCOLM BUTLER/CB/#29-PATRIOTS Watching him in pre-season play you'd think he was watching REVIS very carefully. He has the speed and quickness to stay with receivers and shows a basic ability to keep track of his man as well as locating the flight of the ball. He's looked really solid to me.
CHANDLER CATANZARO/K/#7-CARDS As I projected after game 2 of the pre-season, the temptation to replace an old leg with a stronger, cheaper young one was just toot tempting for CARDS. The only thing keeping him from being drafted late was lack of a long resume'. CLEMSON scored TDs, not many FG needed.
DEANDRE COLEMAN/DT/#75-JAGUARS Talent and size were never in question while he was at CAL. HIs desire and fire were in doubt. He has been dominant at times in the pre-season and best of all has been his constant effort.
BROCK COYLE/ILB/#45-SEAHAWKS He's gotten a lot of reps filling in for injured vets and has made the most of the extra playing time. He has nice size and strength, but best of all his range has been a pleasant surprise. Also the kind of intense player Coach PETE likes.
ROY FINCH/RB/RS/#29-PATRIOTS The guy is tiny but his speed and quickness is world class. This team always keeps some guys because of "special" skill sets. His touches need to be limited so he's not broken in half, but his big-play potential is frightening for opponents.
JON HARRISON/OC/#72-COLTS He's not a special athlete, and has to combine guile and smarts to make up for some physical short comings, but since KHALED HOLMES went down he has hustled his way to success snapping the ball to MR. LUCK.
RYAN HEWITT/FB/H-B/#89-BENGALS Ever since BENGALS decided to not keep a traditional FB they have struggled to run in short yardage and goal line situations. HEWITTT is changing that and he also shows good hands as a receiving threat. Versatility and athleticism should earn him a roster spot.
ALLEN HURNS/WR/#88-JAGUARS LEE has been inconsistent, and ROBINSON can't get healthy. Enter HURNS who has been catching everything in sight, especially from the QB of the future BORTLES. He's a starter right now IMO.
JAMES HURST/OT/#74-RAVENS HURST has been playing up a storm when I have watched RAVENS games. He's athletic and technically sound. I could see him taking over at LT fairly soon allowing MONROE to slide over to RT. But for his Bowl game leg injury he'd have been drafted in Top 100.
CHRISTIAN JONES/LB/#96-BEARS This may be my biggest projection, but this long/lean athlete has so many physical tools and such mobility that he would seem to have starting potential with solid NFL mentoring/coaching. BEARS are rebuilding their defense and his potential is high.
HOWARD JONES/LB/#47-STEELERS JONES wowed everyone at the COMBINE and he's carrying forward by putting that athleticism to good use in pre-season. If he shows enough on Special Teams to stick, he's a great long range project.
ZACH KERR/DT/#64-COLTS One of my faves at SHRINE Week KERR has gotten more and more playing time with injuries to others and is showing he can move that big body. Energy level is outstanding for a big guy, and he inspires teammates.
BRANDEN OLIVER/RB/RS/#43-CHARGERS the team already has Mighty Mouse WOODHEAD on their squad, but he's 30ish. OLIVER has been powerful and explosive at times. If he can refine his receiving skills they may have to find a place for two midget RB on the roster.
TYLER PATMON/CB/#35-COWBOYS In a secondary that needs improving this guy has emerged as a pleasant surprise while some high priced vets nurse injuries in Big D. He battles hard for his size and has definite ball skills with his quickness. He also looks to have some return ability as well.
SOLOMON PATTON/WR/RS/#86-TAMPA The kid who really came on as a senior at Florida seems to have won the return jobs in Tampa. He may also see the field for some reverses and screens as well. He blazes at times and is also quick.
MIKE PENNEL/DT/#64-PACKERS No one ever questioned his size/talent and he appears to be controlling himself off the field. With the RAJI injury the door is wide open and this big guy appears to be holding up quite well while running with the first team D.
LOUCHIEZ PURIFOY/CB/PR/#7-COLTS He was highly regarded until he ran into some legal issues in college and then did not run well at the COMBINE. But he's been fast enough n Camp to provide some coverage help and earn more tries as a returner.
JACQUES SMITH/DE/LB/#45-FALCONS He came on real strong from the start in Camp. Has leveled off recently, but his physical skills attract and he seems to get it. If he improves on coverage units he could grab a roster spot and develop.
DANIEL SORENSON/S/#49-CHIEFS Looked solid at Shrine Week and then put up better than expected numbers at the COMBINE. Came into Camp and showed smarts and willingness to try anything coaches asked of him. Attitude can help a lot earning a roster spot.
JUWAN THOMPSON/RB/#40-BRONCOS Denver needs to replace the depth in their RB corps and this guy has been tough and productive for them in he pre-season. CUTCLIFFE isn't winning with mirrors at Duke. THOMPSON is a solid athlete and very competitive.
COREY WASHINGTON/WR/#6-GIANTS This tall guy (6'4/210) from a small school has been a difference maker playing with back-ups in the pre-season. He uses his size to win ball competition with defenders and gets open. He could sneak onto this roster if they keep 6 wideouts.
Last but not least, our DAMIEN WILLIAMS/RB/#5-DOLPHINS This hard charging runner couldn't get along with his coaches at Oklahoma. But his talent was never in question. He also has good speed for his size. He's beating out THOMAS & GILLISLEE right now.
Not all of these guys are going to make their respective teams, if the get cut Miami could grab a couple of them, especially that Miami has two players on suspension.
I think Miami could use Tampa's Patton to upgrade the return game and Howard Jones, LB from Steelers. Also James Hurst but we all know he ain't going nowhere. We all hoped Miami signed him after the draft, didn't we.
originally by Pigskin Paul Guillemette, Associate Editor/Chief Scout
http://www.gbnreport.com/paulspage.html
JASON ANKRAH/DE/LB/#65-TEXANS He has really adapted quickly to the 3-4 scheme of the TEXANS and DC ROMEO CRENNEL. He has shown a high motor and some pass rush ability. Why not one more Rookie on a rebuilding team... assuming they admit to rebuilding.
COREY BROWN/WR/RS/#16-PANTHERS He was the best all-around receiver for the Buckeyes last year, and is showing ability in all phases as a rookie in PANTHERS camp. The tie-breaker is that he also shows well as a return guy.
MALCOLM BUTLER/CB/#29-PATRIOTS Watching him in pre-season play you'd think he was watching REVIS very carefully. He has the speed and quickness to stay with receivers and shows a basic ability to keep track of his man as well as locating the flight of the ball. He's looked really solid to me.
CHANDLER CATANZARO/K/#7-CARDS As I projected after game 2 of the pre-season, the temptation to replace an old leg with a stronger, cheaper young one was just toot tempting for CARDS. The only thing keeping him from being drafted late was lack of a long resume'. CLEMSON scored TDs, not many FG needed.
DEANDRE COLEMAN/DT/#75-JAGUARS Talent and size were never in question while he was at CAL. HIs desire and fire were in doubt. He has been dominant at times in the pre-season and best of all has been his constant effort.
BROCK COYLE/ILB/#45-SEAHAWKS He's gotten a lot of reps filling in for injured vets and has made the most of the extra playing time. He has nice size and strength, but best of all his range has been a pleasant surprise. Also the kind of intense player Coach PETE likes.
ROY FINCH/RB/RS/#29-PATRIOTS The guy is tiny but his speed and quickness is world class. This team always keeps some guys because of "special" skill sets. His touches need to be limited so he's not broken in half, but his big-play potential is frightening for opponents.
JON HARRISON/OC/#72-COLTS He's not a special athlete, and has to combine guile and smarts to make up for some physical short comings, but since KHALED HOLMES went down he has hustled his way to success snapping the ball to MR. LUCK.
RYAN HEWITT/FB/H-B/#89-BENGALS Ever since BENGALS decided to not keep a traditional FB they have struggled to run in short yardage and goal line situations. HEWITTT is changing that and he also shows good hands as a receiving threat. Versatility and athleticism should earn him a roster spot.
ALLEN HURNS/WR/#88-JAGUARS LEE has been inconsistent, and ROBINSON can't get healthy. Enter HURNS who has been catching everything in sight, especially from the QB of the future BORTLES. He's a starter right now IMO.
JAMES HURST/OT/#74-RAVENS HURST has been playing up a storm when I have watched RAVENS games. He's athletic and technically sound. I could see him taking over at LT fairly soon allowing MONROE to slide over to RT. But for his Bowl game leg injury he'd have been drafted in Top 100.
CHRISTIAN JONES/LB/#96-BEARS This may be my biggest projection, but this long/lean athlete has so many physical tools and such mobility that he would seem to have starting potential with solid NFL mentoring/coaching. BEARS are rebuilding their defense and his potential is high.
HOWARD JONES/LB/#47-STEELERS JONES wowed everyone at the COMBINE and he's carrying forward by putting that athleticism to good use in pre-season. If he shows enough on Special Teams to stick, he's a great long range project.
ZACH KERR/DT/#64-COLTS One of my faves at SHRINE Week KERR has gotten more and more playing time with injuries to others and is showing he can move that big body. Energy level is outstanding for a big guy, and he inspires teammates.
BRANDEN OLIVER/RB/RS/#43-CHARGERS the team already has Mighty Mouse WOODHEAD on their squad, but he's 30ish. OLIVER has been powerful and explosive at times. If he can refine his receiving skills they may have to find a place for two midget RB on the roster.
TYLER PATMON/CB/#35-COWBOYS In a secondary that needs improving this guy has emerged as a pleasant surprise while some high priced vets nurse injuries in Big D. He battles hard for his size and has definite ball skills with his quickness. He also looks to have some return ability as well.
SOLOMON PATTON/WR/RS/#86-TAMPA The kid who really came on as a senior at Florida seems to have won the return jobs in Tampa. He may also see the field for some reverses and screens as well. He blazes at times and is also quick.
MIKE PENNEL/DT/#64-PACKERS No one ever questioned his size/talent and he appears to be controlling himself off the field. With the RAJI injury the door is wide open and this big guy appears to be holding up quite well while running with the first team D.
LOUCHIEZ PURIFOY/CB/PR/#7-COLTS He was highly regarded until he ran into some legal issues in college and then did not run well at the COMBINE. But he's been fast enough n Camp to provide some coverage help and earn more tries as a returner.
JACQUES SMITH/DE/LB/#45-FALCONS He came on real strong from the start in Camp. Has leveled off recently, but his physical skills attract and he seems to get it. If he improves on coverage units he could grab a roster spot and develop.
DANIEL SORENSON/S/#49-CHIEFS Looked solid at Shrine Week and then put up better than expected numbers at the COMBINE. Came into Camp and showed smarts and willingness to try anything coaches asked of him. Attitude can help a lot earning a roster spot.
JUWAN THOMPSON/RB/#40-BRONCOS Denver needs to replace the depth in their RB corps and this guy has been tough and productive for them in he pre-season. CUTCLIFFE isn't winning with mirrors at Duke. THOMPSON is a solid athlete and very competitive.
COREY WASHINGTON/WR/#6-GIANTS This tall guy (6'4/210) from a small school has been a difference maker playing with back-ups in the pre-season. He uses his size to win ball competition with defenders and gets open. He could sneak onto this roster if they keep 6 wideouts.
Last but not least, our DAMIEN WILLIAMS/RB/#5-DOLPHINS This hard charging runner couldn't get along with his coaches at Oklahoma. But his talent was never in question. He also has good speed for his size. He's beating out THOMAS & GILLISLEE right now.
Not all of these guys are going to make their respective teams, if the get cut Miami could grab a couple of them, especially that Miami has two players on suspension.
I think Miami could use Tampa's Patton to upgrade the return game and Howard Jones, LB from Steelers. Also James Hurst but we all know he ain't going nowhere. We all hoped Miami signed him after the draft, didn't we.
originally by Pigskin Paul Guillemette, Associate Editor/Chief Scout
http://www.gbnreport.com/paulspage.html
