Early Look At The Roster

[Vertical Asymtope]

I know it is very early to be looking at the 53 man roster, but after an EXCELLENT draft it looks like the roster is pretty much done. I see us going out and signing Robertson and a free agent o-linemen. This looks like a very competitive roster and I am real excited. I also think the last roster spot is going to come down to McCown, an extra o-linemen, or FA linebacker

QB: Jake Delhomme and Matt Moore

RB: DeAngelo Williams, Jonathan Stewart, and Mike Goodson

FB: Brad Hoover and Tony Fiammetta

WR: Steve Smith, Mushin Muhammad, Dwayne Jarrett, Ryne Robinson, and Jason Carter

TE: Jeff King, Dante Rosario, and Gary Barnidge

OL: Jordan Gross, Travelle Wharton, Ryan Kalil, Keydrick Vincent, Jeff Otah, Duke Robinson, Mackenzy Bernadeau, Geoff Schwartz, and FA

DE: Julius Peppers, Everette Brown, Charles Johnson, Hilee Taylor

DT: Maake Kemoeatu, Dewayne Robertson, Damione Lewis, and Nick Hayden

DE/DT: Tyler Brayton

LB: Thomas Davis, Jon Beason, Nail Diggs, James Anderson, Dan Connor, and Landon Johnson

CB: Chris Gamble, Richard Marshall, Sharrod Martin, CJ Wilson, and Dante Wesley

S: Chris Harris, Charles Godfrey, Quinton Teal, and Nate Salley

K: John Kasay and Rhys Lloyd

P: Jason Baker

LS: JJ Jansen

[Bones McCoy]

sort the roster by "DT" and tell me if you are comfortable with that

[Jackofalltrades]

You forgot Brayton at DE.

[Bones McCoy]

and Jasper Brinkley and Cpt. Munnerlyn.. obvious anti-USC bias

[Jackofalltrades]

Also, why would we sign any LB's?

[Vertical Asymtope]

I have Brayton in there as DE/DT giving us a better rotation. I also think Captain and Irvin will be put on practice squad this year, both are very raw. Brinkley has not shot to make the roster now unless we get rid of Peppers which I doubt. Also we may go after another LB because I never remember us going into a season with only 6 linebackers. I can see us bringing in one more for special teams.

Concerning the DT position I am not too worried. Kemo is Kemo and Lewis is a much better player coming in on third and longs. He is most effective as a rotational player on passing situations. Hopefully Robertson can shake off his bust status and live up to some of his potential.

[CharlotteBeer.com]

I think we only keep four true receivers on the roster this year. Whether that last receiver is Robinson or Carter, I'm not sure (though I'm leaning toward Robinson).

[KillerKat]

This is what I think our team looks like so far:

OFFENSE:

WR1: Steve Smith - Dwayne Jarrett - Ryne Robinson

LT: Jordan Gross - Gerald Cadogan (UDFA)

LG: Travelle Wharton

C: Ryan Kalil - Mackenzy Bernadeau

RG: Keydrick Vincent - Duke Robinson ®

RT: Jeff Otah - Geoff Schwartz

TE: Jeff King - Dante Rosario - Gary Barnidge

WR2: Muhsin Muhammad - Jason Carter

QB: Jake Delhomme - Josh McCown - Matt Moore

FB: Brad Hoover - Tony Fiametta ®

RB: DeAngelo Williams - Jonathan Stewart - Mike Goodson ®

DEFENSE:

LE: Everette Brown ® - Tyler Brayton

DLT: Maake Kemoeatu - Corvey Irvin ®

DRT: Damione Lewis - Nick Hayden

RE: Julius Peppers - Charles Johnson - Hilee Taylor

SLB: Na'il Diggs - Landon Johnson

MLB: Jon Beason - Dan Connor

WLB: Thomas Davis - James Anderson

LCB: Chris Gamble - Sherrod Martin ® - C.J. Wilson

RCB: Richard Marshall - Dante Wesley

SS: Chris Harris - Nate Salley

FS: Charles Godfrey - Quinton Teal

SPECIAL TEAMS:

K: John Kasay - Rhys Lloyd

P: Jason Baker - Rhys Lloyd

KO: Rhys Lloyd - John Kasay

H: Jason Baker

DS: J.J. Jansen - Gary Barnidge - Ryan Kalil

KR1: Ryne Robinson - Jason Carter - Jonathan Stewart

PR1: Ryne Robinson - Jason Carter - Chris Gamble

[bigdog_10_2002]

not loving the look of our secondary...or our WR depth.

Love our O-Line, linebackers, and running backs though

[Vertical Asymtope]

This is what I think our team looks like so far:

OFFENSE:

WR1: Steve Smith - Dwayne Jarrett - Ryne Robinson

LT: Jordan Gross

LG: Travelle Wharton - Mackenzy Bernadeau

C: Ryan Kalil

RG: Keydrick Vincent - Duke Robinson ®

RT: Jeff Otah - Geoff Schwartz

TE: Jeff King - Dante Rosario - Gary Barnidge

WR2: Muhsin Muhammad - Jason Carter

QB: Jake Delhomme - Josh McCown - Matt Moore

FB: Brad Hoover - Tony Fiametta ®

RB: DeAngelo Williams - Jonathan Stewart - Mike Goodson ®

DEFENSE:

LE: Everette Brown ® - Tyler Brayton

DLT: Maake Kemoeatu - Darwin Walker - Gary Gibson

DRT: Damione Lewis - Corvey Irvin ®

RE: Julius Peppers - Charles Johnson - Hilee Taylor

SLB: Na'il Diggs - Landon Johnson

MLB: Jon Beason - Dan Connor

WLB: Thomas Davis - James Anderson

LCB: Chris Gamble - Sherrod Martin ® - C.J. Wilson

RCB: Richard Marshall - Dante Wesley

SS: Chris Harris - Nate Salley

FS: Charles Godfrey - Quinton Teal

SPECIAL TEAMS:

K: John Kasay - Rhys Lloyd

P: Jason Baker - Rhys Lloyd

KO: Rhys Lloyd - John Kasay

H: Jason Baker

DS: J.J. Jansen - Gary Barnidge - Ryan Kalil

KR1: Ryne Robinson - Jason Carter - Jonathan Stewart

PR1: Ryne Robinson - Jason Carter - Chris Gamble

I agree as of now that is what it looks like. I think we need to bring in a DT, LB, and OL possibly even two. Also I am not sure and you may be right, but I do not believe we have Darwin and Gibson.

[CharlotteBeer.com]

not loving the look of our secondary...or our WR depth.

Love our O-Line, linebackers, and running backs though

I think our secondary will be pretty set next year if our pass rush improves (specifically from the interior). But I really think our pass rush and defense as a whole will improve under Meeks. The good thing is he's got a lot of young talent to work with.

I think our depth is at wide receiver is as good as can be expected for a team such as ours.

I'm just a bit worried about the defensive tackle position, to be honest.

[KillerKat]

I agree as of now that is what it looks like. I think we need to bring in a DT, LB, and OL possibly even two. Also I am not sure and you may be right, but I do not believe we have Darwin and Gibson.

Thanks. DAMN! Our DT's look weak as hell!!

[mr beauxjangles]

sort the roster by "DT" and tell me if you are comfortable with that

Well...he forgot to list Corvey Irvin. I know that doesn't make it great, but it is more depth.

[Vertical Asymtope]

I agree that DT is our biggest weakness, but I am also nervous about the o-line. We can only hope Schwartz and Bernadeau can fill if we need it.