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K fellas did this last year and wasnt too far off. Couple of our best minds made some corrections, so see what ya say
Offense (25)
QB (3): Cousins, Mannion, Sloter
RB (3): Cook, Mattison, Boone
FB (2): Ham, Blasingame (has really impressed, I would keep him nudging out Abdullah and/or 4th TE)
WR (5): Diggs, Theilen, O.Johnson, Beebe, Zylstra (Johnson has been the star of the preaseason to me.
TE (3): Rudolph, I.Smith, Conklin, Morgan to Pup
T- (5)Reiff, Oneil, Dozier,Collins, Udoh. (Rashod Hill cut unless Oneil and or Collins injured)
G/C(4) : Bradbury, Elflein,Kline, Jones
Defense (25)
DE (4): Hunter, Griffen, Weatherly, Odenigbo
DT (5) Joseph, Stephen, Holmes, Watts, Mata’afa. Jaleel out- ( I’m torn here but i think Herc has more upside)
LB(6)Barr, Downs, Kendricks, Brothers,
Gedeon, Wilson, Smith
S (5) Smith, A.Harris, J.Kearse, D.Smith, Epps
CB (5): Rhodes, Waynes, Alexander, Hughes, Benwickre- Bene’s experience wins out
ST (3) -
LS Cutting; P Vedvick; K Bailey
I could see Abdullah making the team at the expense of Cam Smith or Marcus Epps.
You have seven LBs listed.
Projected Final 53
(*Starters in bold)
Offense (25)
QB (3): Cousins, Mannion, Sloter
RB (3): Cook, Mattison, Boone
FB (1): Ham
WR (6): Diggs, Thielen, Bisi Johnson, Beebe, Treadwell, Zylstra
TE (3): Rudolph, Irv Smith, Conklin
T- (4) Reiff, O'Neill, Hill, Udoh
G/C (5) : Bradbury, Elflein, Kline, Collins, Samia
* When Morgan is healthy, I think he bumps Zylstra off the roster
Defense (25)
DE (4): Hunter, Griffen, Weatherly, Odenigbo
DT (5) Joseph, Stephen, Jaleel Johnson, J. Holmes, Mata’afa
LB (6) Barr, Kendricks, Gedeon, Downs, Wilson, Smith
S (4) Smith, A.Harris, J.Kearse, Epps
CB (6): Rhodes, Waynes, Alexander, Hughes, Benwickre, Boyd
ST (3) -
LS Cutting; P Vedvik; K Bailey
I don't think Minnesota is going to give Udoh a roster spot, he'll be on the practice squad.
Quote: @Wetlander said:
Projected Final 53
(*Starters in bold)
Offense (25)
QB (3): Cousins, Mannion, Sloter
RB (3): Cook, Mattison, Boone
FB (1): Ham
WR (6): Diggs, Thielen, Bisi Johnson, Beebe, Treadwell, Zylstra
TE (3): Rudolph, Irv Smith, Conklin
T- (4) Reiff, O'Neill, Hill, Udoh
G/C (5) : Bradbury, Elflein, Kline, Collins, Samia
* When Morgan is healthy, I think he bumps Zylstra off the roster
Defense (25)
DE (4): Hunter, Griffen, Weatherly, Odenigbo
DT (5) Joseph, Stephen, Jaleel Johnson, J. Holmes, Mata’afa
LB (6) Barr, Kendricks, Gedeon, Downs, Wilson, Smith
S (4) Smith, A.Harris, J.Kearse, Epps
CB (6): Rhodes, Waynes, Alexander, Hughes, Benwickre, Boyd
ST (3) -
LS Cutting; P Vedvik; K Bailey
I think this is mostly right. The only thing I have a little trouble with is Smith over Brothers.
Quote: @Bullazin said:
FB (2): Ham, Blasingame (has really impressed, I would keep him nudging out Abdullah and/or 4th TE)
Blasingame has been been damned impressive, but I think he's a pretty safe sneak past waivers and onto the practice squad. And we'll need Rashod Hill's experience and depth a lot more than we'll need Blasingame.
Quote: @StickyBun said:
I don't think Minnesota is going to give Udoh a roster spot, he'll be on the practice squad.
The OT depth is pretty thin... you have Hill, Udoh, and Storm Norton. Norton hasn't done much at all to secure a spot while Udoh has looked pretty good by all accounts. I think he earned a spot on the final 53 and has a ton of upside if he continues to develop.
Quote: @MaroonBells said:
I think this is mostly right. The only thing I have a little trouble with is Smith over Brothers.
The hardest part was deciding how many LBs to keep (and which ones...) and who rounds out our CB depth.
I think you could pick any combo of LBs after you get past Barr and Kendricks. It'll come down to special teams prowess and Brothers has been good there. He might make it over one of those guys.
With the Holton Hill suspension, I don't really know who our 5th CB is... Boyd had some hype post-draft, but he hasn't really stood out from what I've read. This could be a spot where the Vikings may grab a guy after final cuts who isn't on the roster right now.
Quote: @StickyBun said:
I don't think Minnesota is going to give Udoh a roster spot, he'll be on the practice squad.
if they found room for TJ Clemmings they should be able to get a spot for Udoh.
Offense (25)
QB (3): Cousins, Mannion, Sloter
RB (3): Cook, Mattison, Boone
FB (1): Blasingame
WR (5): Diggs, Theilen, O.Johnson, Beebe, Zylstra
TE (3): Rudolph, I.Smith, Conklin (Morgan to PUP)
T- (5): Reiff, O'Neil, Dozier, Hill, Udoh. (Collins to IR -- most important ability is availability)
G/C(5) : Bradbury, Elflein, Kline, Jones, Samia (Dozier can swing here also)
Defense (25)
DE (4): Hunter, Griffen, Weatherly, Odenigbo
DT (5): Joseph, Stephen, Holmes, Watts, Mata’afa. (Holmes ability to play DE allows Vikes to keep only 9 DL).
LB (6): Barr, Kendricks, Gedeon, Downs, Wilson, Smith (I believe Brothers will be traded.)
S (5): H. Smith, Harris, Kearse, D. Smith, Epps
CB (5): Rhodes, Waynes, Alexander, Hughes, Thomas (Thomas will be cut when the Vikes pick up a veteran after the cut down day)
ST (3)
LS Cutting; P Vedvick; K Bailey
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