Breaking down the 53-man roster

[KillerKat]

We're going with 8 LBs and 6 DEs but only 7 healthy OL. And Doss should've stayed on the team.

[Mr. Scot]

Given the injury status, that O-line depth chart makes my eyes bleed.

[KillerKat]

This roster shows Rivera has no idea how to field the best roster and likes to keep favorites. Manhertz, Jacobs, and Amini have no business on the roster.

[MHS831]

2 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

True, but Rivera puts a premium on pass rush.

My guess is he'd cut a receiver before a defensive end, that is unless Norv Turner talked him out of it.

And we want to take some of the load off Peppers--who, by design, is a situational player.

I  look at DE this way--Peppers is situational and should be used somewhat sparingly; Addison is in his prime at 31.  Who knows when he slows down.  Horton is slow and steady, but not scaring anyone.

Cox Jr, Haynes, and Obada--all 26 or younger--are the rather immediate future.  

DEs take so long to develop, it is much better to drop a WR or a LB...

 

[Mr. Scot]

2 minutes ago, MHS831 said:

And we want to take some of the load off Peppers--who, by design, is a situational player.

I  look at DE this way--Peppers is situational and should be used somewhat sparingly; Addison is in his prime at 31.  Who knows when he slows down.  Horton is slow and steady, but not scaring anyone.

Cox Jr, Haynes, and Obada--all 26 or younger--are the rather immediate future.  

DEs take so long to develop, it is much better to drop a WR or a LB...

 

I'm still concerned about what happens when Haynes faces an actual starting caliber NFL lineman.

There is a reason why there aren't many defensive ends his size.

[KB_fan]

1 hour ago, TheCasillas said:

I was thinking letting go of an RB. But I also understand the reasoning for carrying “4”

We're only carrying 3 which is unusual for Ron.

CMC, CJ, CAP

Armah is a FB

[KB_fan]

I too am annoyed about Manhertz taking up a spot, but I understand that 3 TEs may be needed given our weakness at OL. 

But Manhertz? Not my favorite.

[Mr. Scot]

2 minutes ago, KB_fan said:

We're only carrying 3 which is unusual for Ron.

CMC, CJ, CAP

Armah is a FB

Yeah, and in Norv's system he really is a fullback.

[KillerKat]

I just don't see anymore Doss could've done to make the team. He was our best performing CB this preseason besides Jackson and Elder. Rivera keeping on making our weaknesses weaker.

[KillerKat]

2 minutes ago, KB_fan said:

I too am annoyed about Manhertz taking up a spot, but I understand that 3 TEs may be needed given our weakness at OL. 

But Manhertz? Not my favorite.

Yep. Baylis looked pretty good when he was in there. And he actually has been through practices and preseason while Manhertz has done nothing. I hate when Rivera plays favorites and they get an automatic spot even when they do nothing. I hope this is Rivera's last season in Carolina.

[PleaseCutStewart]

Wish we would have kept Doss in place of 1 of the LBs. Otherwise, can't really complain with the decisions

[KB_fan]

11 minutes ago, PleaseCutStewart said:

Wish we would have kept Doss in place of 1 of the LBs. Otherwise, can't really complain with the decisions

Hopefully Doss makes the practice squad and hopefully we sign an experienced corner tomorrow.

[Mr. Scot]

49 minutes ago, KillerKat said:

Yep. Baylis looked pretty good when he was in there. And he actually has been through practices and preseason while Manhertz has done nothing. I hate when Rivera plays favorites and they get an automatic spot even when they do nothing. I hope this is Rivera's last season in Carolina.

I liked Vander Laan myself, but either way why Manhertz, especially when he's been slowed by injury?

[shaqattaq]

2 hours ago, Mr. Scot said:

True, but Rivera puts a premium on pass rush.

My guess is he'd cut a receiver before a defensive end, that is unless Norv Turner talked him out of it.

In reality, we have 5 receivers and a return guy with pretty good hands. I was half expecting to keep Barner and cut CAP and Byrd. I would predict that obeda's feel good story may end with on PS, after we cut a lb or 2.