Quite a bit of shifting going on yesterday, with the addition of Reggie Wayne and DJ Lynch, and both Brandon Gibson and Brian Tyms heading to IR. Here’s how I think the current depth chart looks.
And here’s where I’m at on my 53-man roster. Some hard decisions to make especially among the unproven depth guys.
QB (2) T.Brady, J.Garoppolo: Still believe Brady doesn’t miss a game.
RB (5) J.Gray, B.Bolden, J.White, T.Cadet, J.Develin: Loved what I saw out of Lewis but I can’t keep 7 RBs and I don’t see any of this group getting cut without it being a shock. Blount has roster exemption for Week One.
WR (6) J.Edelman, B.LaFell, D.Amendola, R.Wayne, A.Dobson, M.Slater: Neither Wayne nor Dobson play special teams, so that difference will have to be made up at linebacker/defensive back.
TE (3) R.Gronkowski, S.Chandler, M.Hoomanawanui: Would love Chandler to get healthy this week to get some legit game action with Brady.
OL (9) B.Stork, T.Jackson, S.Mason, R.Wendell, J.Kline, M.Cannon, N.Solder, S.Vollmer, C.Fleming: Wouldn’t be surprised to see Kline start getting some legit guard snaps, especially if Wendell continues on PUP. Andrews is a good practice squad candidate.
DE (5) R.Ninkovich, C.Jones, J.Sheard, T.Flowers, G.Grissom: very promising group with experience, youth and tons of potential.
DT (5) D.Easley, M.Brown, S.Siliga, A.Branch, Z.Moore: Hard cuts on Antonio Johnson and Casey Walker. Leaning Zack Moore as the last guy here, but Johnson/Walker could beat him out.
LB(5) J.Mayo, J.Freeny, J.Collins, D.Hightower, D.Fleming: James Morris a tough cut, but could be a PS guy. Plus Fletcher is PUP’d so there’s some depth insurance there.
CB (4) M.Butler, T.Brown, M.McClain, L.Ryan: Roberts injury hurts, still not feeling Bradley Fletcher even with the numbers thinned.
S (6) P.Chung, J.Richards, N.Ebner, D.McCourty, T.Wilson, D.Harmon: Need more special teams so Tavon is in.
ST (3) S.Gostkowski, R.Allen, J.Cardona: All good.
PUP: Chris Jones, Dane Fletcher
Total players: 53
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