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53-man Roster Bubble Watch

As you can see, I've changed the title of this up a little bit.  And I've done that because I think that it's getting impossible to create a legitimate depth chart due to the versatility of some players and how things might change depending on the situation during a game.  So rather than do a depth chart, this will simply be a list by position of how I currently see the 53-man roster breaking down (as far as players currently on the roster).

Also note that some players, like Matt Roth, will be listed at the position they are listed under on the Dolphins' official roster on their website.  So Roth will be listed as a defensive end though we all know he's going to see snaps at outside linebacker this year.

So to see the roster breakdown, you'll have to make the jump...

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QB RB FB WR TE OL
Chad Pennington Ricky Williams Boomer Grigsby Ted Ginn Anthony Fasano Jake Long
Chad Henne Ronnie Brown Derek Hagan David Martin Justin Smiley
John Beck Jalen Parmele Ernest Wilford Sean Ryan Samson Satele
Josh McCown Patrick Cobbs Davone Bess Donald Thomas
Greg Camarillo Vernon Carey
Ike Ndukwe
Trey Darilek
Shawn Murphy
Matt Spanos
DL LB CB S ST
Vonnie Holliday Channing Crowder Will Allen Yeremiah Bell Dan Carpenter
Jason Ferguson Akin Ayodele Andre Goodman Jason Allen Brandon Fields
Kendall Langford Joey Porter Michael Lehan Chris Crocker John Denney
Phillip Merling Charlie Anderson Nate Jones Keith Davis
Matt Roth Reggie Torbor Joey Thomas
Randy Starks Quentin Moses
Paul Soliai Edmond Miles
Rod Wright

Last 5 On:  Josh McCown/John Beck, Patrick Cobbs, Edmond Miles, Paul Soliai, Rod Wright
First 5 Off:  Renaldo Hill, David Kircus, Rob Ninkovich, Jayson Foster, Anthony Armstrong
Next 5 Off:  Chris Roberson, Lex Hilliard, Reagan Mauia, Titus Brown, Junior Glymph

Just to clarify, I know I have both Beck and McCown listed under "last 5 on."  Really, though, only one of them should be there.  And the one that should be listed there is the one that is currently "4th" in the mind of the staff.  But, of course, we have no way to know because neither has been getting opportunities to play.

With that said, some might be surprised to see that I do have this team keeping 4 QBs.  I don't think it's the smart thing to do, personally, because it takes a roster spot away from a player who can perform multiple roles.  Right now, I think the 4th QB spot is keeping Renaldo Hill off the team even though Hill can perform multiple duties - safety, emergency corner incase of injuries, and a special teams contributor.  But if this team is going to keep 4 QBs, then I don't think they can afford to keep 5 safeties.

Some might also be surprised that I currently have Edmond Miles making the 53-man squad.  But when you run a 3-4 defense, you need to have a good amount of linebackers on the roster just incase injuries hit.  And with the way Joey Porter and Charlie Anderson have been slowed already just in the preseason, it's clear that keeping 7 "true" linebackers - that doesn't include Roth - is probably the way to go for this team.  You could make a case for Rob Ninkobich, Junior Glymph, or Titus Brown for that spot, though.  The deciding factor, in my mind, was special teams - where Miles is probably better than the others.

You'll also see that I've moved Rod Wright to the 53-man roster.  I think with the conversion of Matt Roth to linebacker, that freed up a spot for a full-time defensive lineman to get involved in the defensive line rotation.  Wright hasn't been great, but has had his moments at times this preseason.  His versatility to play DE in a 3-4 or DT when the team uses 4 down lineman is what I think will keep him on the roster - at least for now.

And at WR, you'll notice that I've left off Kircus and put back in Camarillo.  Both are very similar players, with Kircus having more speed but Camarillo perhaps being a little bit better of a route runner.  I think that, in the end, Kircus' legal issues (I believe he has a court date during the season) will prevent him from making this team - as long as Camarillo doesn't suddenly forget how to catch.  Foster and Armstrong are likely playing for a practice squad spot and, to be honest, Foster really hasn't done anything to impress me.  Armstrong, on the other hand, has started asserting himself in practice - even catching the attention of Tony Sparano.  I get a feeling he's going to earn a PS spot.

That's all for now.  Your thoughts on how the roster might break down come September?

Don't forget to get involved in our community projections.  We're currently doing Yeremiah Bell and Will Allen.

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Pennington

It’s a blessing we got Pennington to bring along Henne and to win some games this season. He elevates the level of play of the players around him. Before CP’s arrival our QB situation looked dismal. I hope we crush the Jets in the first game of the season.

by gophish on Aug 21, 2008 3:06 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't know about Wilford.

I think he might get cut even though he’s a “Parcell’s Guy”. I think that term only applies to players that actually get the job done.

by joel311 on Aug 21, 2008 9:15 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Still holding out hope

that Wilford can be that 3rd down type guy. Keyshawn Johnson type. But dude has to have hands…

by dlux2561 on Aug 21, 2008 9:49 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

He would be fantastic in the Red Zone

too…if he could catch the freaking ball!

by joel311 on Aug 21, 2008 10:25 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

My least favorite Martin

What has David Martin done? I liked Peele better. I also expect them to trade or cut Beck. The “we will keep 4 QB’s” talk is just to get other teams to trade instead of wait for the cut. Although I think there is a possibility that they keep Beck for a game or two into the season waiting for a QB injury to get a pick from another team in need.

by Dolphriend on Aug 21, 2008 11:23 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Same here

At first I didn’t know why we got Fasano, I thought we could just use two TE all the time. Last year, I can’t remember examples (every thing has already been blocked from memory), I just feel like Peele did really well. I just watched a little bit of the preseason game vs JAC and one of Peele’s catches was good yards after catch.

by Beck4Mercy on Aug 21, 2008 12:06 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agree

Drop Martin. Peele gets great RAC yards

by gophish on Aug 21, 2008 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have a feeling that they may keep 6 WRs

at least for the beginning of the season. I also think that Armstrong may actually make the active roster, if he is able to consistently perform for the remainder of preseason. He has definitely impressed Sparano, and these guys don’t seem to be afraid to take chances on rookies.

-LCFF

by LeftCoastFinFan on Aug 21, 2008 12:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Armstrong

Armstrong is a wild card for making the roster. He has speed, hands and height.

by gophish on Aug 21, 2008 4:56 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Meh

He’ has a slight chance of making the practice squad

Why so serious?

by Patssuck456 on Aug 23, 2008 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Armstrong is a LOCK!

Ireland is going to look like a FKn genius for bringing him here.

by buttonmashersrhilarious on Aug 21, 2008 6:39 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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