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Simply put, I am a football fanatic. I'm well-informed on the game- its players, statistics, history, rules, etc. I love the sport and I enjoy sharing my point of view.

Thursday, July 31, 2014

Projected 53-Man Roster: Detroit Lions

Detroit Lions
LAST UPDATED: 6:58 PM August 30, 2014

Quarterback (3)- Matthew Stafford, Dan Orlovsky, Kellen Moore
Running Back (3)- Reggie Bush, Joique Bell, Theo Riddick
Fullback (2)- Jed Collins, Montell Owens
Wide Receiver (6)- Calvin Johnson, Golden Tate, Ryan Broyles, Kevin Ogletree, Jeremy Ross, Corey Fuller
Tight End (3)- Brandon Pettigrew, Eric Ebron, Joseph Fauria
Offensive Center/Guard (4)- Dominic Raiola, Rob Sims, Larry Warford, Travis Swanson
Offensive Tackle (4)- Reilly Reiff, LaAdrian Waddle, Corey Hilliard, Cornelius Lucas
Defensive Tackle (4)- Ndamukong Suh, Nick Fairley, C.J. Mosley, Caraun Reid
Defensive End (5)- Ziggy Ansah, Jason Jones, Devin Taylor, George Johnson, Larry Webster
Linebacker (6)- Stephen Tulloch, DeAndre Levy, Kyle Van Noy, Tahir Whitehead, Ashlee Palmer, Travis Lewis
Defensive Back (10)- Glover Quin, James Ihedigbo, Darius Slay, Rashean Mathis, Bill Bentley, Cassius Vaughn, Nevin Lawson, Don Carey, Isa Abdul-Quddus, Jerome Couplin
Kicker (1)- Nate Freese
Punter (1)- Sam Martin
Long Snapper (1)- Don Muhlbach

Physically Unable to Perform- T.J. Jones

*Depth chart courtesy of Ourlads

Under the Radar Breakout Candidates

A few months ago I published a list containing second-year players who I believe will have breakout performances in 2014. Just the other day it hit me- why am I not talking about the other guys who are going to burst onto the scene this season? This is long over due, but here are some of the more seasoned players -- who are flying under the radar -- who I expect to have breakout performances in 2014.

Toby Gerhart- After spending the first four years of his pro career in the shadow of the league's most dominant running back, Gerhart is no longer stuck behind Adrian Peterson. Entering his fifth season in the league, Gerhart is "the guy" in Jacksonville. With little wear and tear -- he's only accumulated 276 carries in his career -- there's plenty of reasons to believe he will be the bruising runner he showed glimpses of in Minnesota. I fully expect him to be a bell-cow for the Jaguars' offense and be very productive.

Willie Young- Drafted by the Lions in the seventh round of the 2010 NFL Draft, Willie Young will be playing his former team at least two times this season after signing a three-year deal with the Chicago Bears. Young won't be a starter, but with veteran Jared Allen's play counts numbered, Young is going to see plenty of time on the field. And in an impressive defensive line rotation, I expect him to compile at least six sacks this season and wreak havoc on opposing quarterbacks.

Nick Foles- One could argue that 2013 was Foles' breakout year, throwing 27 touchdown passes to just two interceptions. However, I would disagree with that assessment. Why? Because this season he is the incumbent starter and will build off of his impressive 2013 campaign. I expect big production from Foles in 2014. He'll certainly throw more interceptions, but he'll also throw more touchdowns.

Ladarius Green- Philip Rivers' safety blanket for the past decade, tight end Antonio Gates, is 34-years old. While his production (872 yards in 2013) may not show his declination, Gates' athleticism does, and his playmaking ability has taken a hit as a result. Enter third-year tight end Ladarius Green. It's taken time for him to develop his game, but last season we saw glimpses of the kind of player Green is capable of being. He's big (6'6", 240lbs.) and fast (4.45 40-yard dash), and should see an increased role in the offense this season.

Andrew Hawkins- While wide receiver Andrew Hawkins may not look like much -- he stands 5-feet 7-inches and weighs 175-pounds -- he's proven to be an effective player in the slot. After spending his first three seasons in Cincinnati, the 27-year old will be playing for a division foe, the Cleveland Browns. And if star wide receiver Josh Gordon is suspended, Hawkins is going to see a lot more passes thrown his way this year.

*Stats courtesy of Pro-Football-Reference
*Contract details courtesy of Spotrac

Saturday, July 26, 2014

Commissioner Goodell sending a bad message to the players and public

"Breaking news: Baltimore Ravens' running back Ray Rice has been suspended for the first two games of the regular season," is what I read along the ticker at the bottom of the television screen on the NFL Network. Really, that's it? Just two games? NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell's views on discipline are greatly distorted, in my opinion.

The message that the Commissioner is sending to the players, and to the public, is that smoking marijuana is a more serious crime than domestic violence. That's certainly the message I'm receiving, considering that Cleveland Browns' wide receiver Josh Gordon is facing a potential one-year suspension for using marijuana while Ray Rice, who was caught on camera physically assaulting his wife, has been suspended a mere two games.

In no way am I justifying Gordon's usage of marijuana, the fact remains that it's illegal and he knew that he would be punished by the league if caught using it, and he should be disciplined. But, how can marijuana usage call for severer consequences than domestic violence? Please, someone enlighten me as to where exactly the logic lies in Commissioner Goodell's reasoning, because I sure as hell can't see it.

Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Projected 53-Man Roster: Baltimore Ravens

Baltimore Ravens
LAST UPDATED: 9:46 AM September 3, 2014 

Quarterback (2)- Joe Flacco, Tyrod Taylor
Running Back (4)- Bernard Pierce, Justin Forsett, Lorenzo Taliaferro, Fitzgerald Toussaint
Fullback (1)- Kyle Juszczyk
Wide Receiver (7)- Torrey Smith, Steve Smith, Jacoby Jones, Marlon Brown, Deonte Thompson, Kamar Aiken, Michael Campanaro
Tight End (3)- Dennis Pitta, Owen Daniels, Crockett Gilmore
Offensive Center/Guard (5)- Jeremy Zuttah, Marshal Yanda, Kelechi Osmele, Gino Gradkowski, John Urschel
Offensive Tackle (4)- Eugene Monroe, Ricky Wagner, Jah Reid, James Hurst
Nose Tackle (2)- Haloti Ngata, Brandon Williams
Defensive End (3)- Chris Canty, Timmy Jernigan, DeAngelo Tyson
Linebacker (9)- Daryl Smith, C.J. Mosley, Terrell Suggs, Elvis Dumervil, Courtney Upshaw, Pernell McPhee, Arthur Brown, Albert McClellan, Zachary Orr
Defensive Back (10)- Matt Elam, Terrence Brooks, Lardarius Webb, Jimmy Smith, Darian Stewart, Chykie Brown, Asa Jackson, Anthony Levine, Jeromy Miles, Brynden Trawick
Kicker (1)- Justin Tucker
Punter (1)- Sam Koch
Long Snapper (1)- Morgan Cox

Suspended- Ray Rice (first two games of reg. season), Will Hill (first six games of reg. season)
Physically Unable to Perform- Terrence Cody
Injured Reserve- Aaron Ross, Brent Urban, Kapron Lewis-Moore

*Depth chart courtesy of Ourlads

Projected 53-Man Roster: Washington

Washington
LAST UPDATED: 5:32 PM August 31, 2014

Quarterback (3)- Robert Griffin III, Kirk Cousins, Colt McCoy
Running Back (43- Alfred Morris, Roy Helu, Silas Redd
Fullback (1)- Darrel Young
Wide Receiver (6)- Pierre Garcon, DeSean Jackson, Andre Roberts, Santana Moss, Aldrick Robinson, Ryan Grant
Tight End (3)- Jordan Reed, Logan Paulsen, Niles Paul
Offensive Center/Guard (5)- Kory Lichtensteiger, Shawn Lauvo, Chris Chester, Spencer Long, Shaun LeRibeus
Offensive Tackle (4)- Trent Williams, Tyler Polumbus, Morgan Moses, Tom Compton
Nose Tackle (2)- Barry Cofield, Chris Baker
Defensive End (5)- Jason Hatcher, Jarvis Jenkins, Kedric Golston, Clifton Geathers, Frank Kearse
Linebacker (9)- Perry Riley, Keenan Robinson, Ryan Kerrigan, Brian Orakpo, Akeem Jordan, Trent Murphy, Adam Hayward, Will Compton, Gabe Miller
Defensive Back (9)- Ryan Clark, Bacarri Rambo, DeAngelo Hall, David Amerson, Duke Ihenacho, Tracy Porter, E.J. Biggers, Bashaud Breeland, Trenton Robinson
Kicker (1)- Kai Forbath
Punter (1)- Tress Way
Long Snapper (1)- Nick Sundberg

Suspended- Brandon Meriweather (first two games of reg. season), Tanard Jackson (indefinitely)
Physically Unable to Perform- Stephen Bowen, Leonard Hankerson

*Depth chart courtesy of Ourlads

Tuesday, July 22, 2014

Projected 53-Man Roster: Tennessee Titans

Tennessee Titans
LAST UPDATED: 2:27 PM September 2, 2014

Quarterback (3)- Jake Locker, Charlie Whitehurst, Zach Mettenberger
Running Back (4)- Bishop Sankey, Shonn Greene, Dexter McCluster, Leon Washington
Fullback (1)- Jackie Battle
Wide Receiver (6)- Kendall Wright, Nate Washington, Justin Hunter, Derek Hagan, T.J. Graham, Kris Durham
Tight End (3)- Delanie Walker, Craig Stevens, Taylor Thompson
Offensive Center/Guard (4)- Brian Schwenke, Andy Levitre, Chance Warmack, Chris Spencer
Offensive Tackle (4)- Michael Roos, Michael Oher, Taylor Lewan, Byron Stingily
Nose Tackle (2)- Sammie Hill, DaQuan Jones
Defensive End (5)- Jurrell Casey, Ropati Pitoitua, Al Woods, Mike Martin, Karl Klug
Linebacker (9)- Wesley Woodyard, Zach Brown, Derrick Morgan, Akeem Ayers, Shaun Phillips, Kamerion Wimbley, Avery Williamson, Zaviar Gooden, Quentin Groves
Defensive Back (9)- Bernard Pollard, Michael Griffin, Jason McCourty, Blidi Wreh-Wilson, Coty Sensabaugh, Damion Stafford, Marqueston Huff, George Wilson, Brandon Harris
Kicker (1)- Ryan Succop
Punter (1)- Brett Kern
Long Snapper (1)- Beau Brinkley

Injured Reserve- Dorin Dickerson, Colin McCarthy, Gabe Ikard

*Depth chart courtesy of Ourlads

Sunday, July 20, 2014

Projected 53-Man Roster: Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers
LAST UPDATED: 11:35 AM September 3, 2014  

Quarterback (2)- Josh McCown, Mike Glennon
Running Back (3)- Doug Martin, Bobby Rainey, Mike James
Fullback (1)- Jorvorskie Lane
Wide Receiver (6)- Vincent Jackson, Mike Evans, Chris Owusu, Robert Herron, Russell Shepard, Solomon Patton
Tight End (3)- Brandon Myers, Austin Seferian-Jenkins, Luck Stocker
Offensive Center/Guard (6)- Evan Dietrich-Smith, Logan Mankins, Patrick Omameh, Oniel Cousins, Rishaw Johnson, Kadeem Edwards
Offensive Tackle (4)- Anthony Collins, Demar Dotson, Kevin Pamphile, Garrett Gilkey
Defensive Tackle (3)- Gerald McCoy, Akeem Spence, Clinton McDonald
Defensive End (6)- Michael Johnson, Adrian Clayborn, William Gholston, Da'Quan Bowers, Steven Means, Scott Solomon
Linebacker (5)- Mason Foster, Lavonte David, Dane Fletcher, Jonathan Casillas, Danny Lansanah
Defensive Back (11)- Mark Barron, Dashon Goldson, Alterraun Verner, Johnthan Banks, Leonard Johnson, Mike Jenkins, Keith Tandy, Rashaan Melvin, Brad McDougald, Major Wright, Brandon Dixon
Kicker (1)- Patrick Murray
Punter (1)- Michael Koenen
Long Snapper (1)- Andrew DePaola

Injured Reserve-Designated for Return- Charles Sims

*Depth chart courtesy of Ourlads

Saturday, July 19, 2014

Projected 53-Man Roster: St. Louis Rams

St. Louis Rams
LAST UPDATED: 2:40 PM  September 4, 2014

Quarterback (3)- Shaun Hill, Austin Davis, Case Keenum
Running Back (5)- Zac Stacy, Tre Mason, Benny Cunningham, Trey Watts, Chase Reynolds
Wide Receiver (5)- Kenny Britt, Tavon Austin, Brian Quick, Chris Givens, Austin Pettis
Tight End (4)- Jared Cook, Lance Kendricks, Cory Harkey, Alex Bayer
Offensive Center/Guard (5)- Scott Wells, Roger Saffold, Davin Joseph, Tim Barnes, Barrett Jones
Offensive Tackle (4)- Jake Long, Joe Barksdale, Greg Robinson, Mike Person
Defensive Tackle (4)- Michael Brockers, Aaron Donald, Kendall Langford, Alex Carrington
Defensive End (5)- Robert Quinn, Chris Long, William Hayes, Eugene Sims, Ethan Westbrooks
Linebacker (5)- James Laurinaitis, Alec Ogletree, Jo-Lonn Dunbar, Ray Ray Armstrong, Daren Bates
Defensive Back (10)- T.J. McDonald, Rodney McCleod, Janoris Jenkins, Trumaine Johnson, Lamarcus Joyner, Mo Alexander, E.J. Gaines, Brandon McGee, Cody Davis, Marcus Roberson
Kicker (1)- Greg Zuerlein
Punter (1)- Johnny Hekker
Long Snapper (1)- Jake McQuaide

Suspended- Stedman Bailey (first four games of reg. season)
Injured Reserve- Sam Bradford, Isaiah Pead

*Depth chart courtesy of Ourlads

Friday, July 18, 2014

Projected 53-Man Roster: Seattle Seahawks

Seattle Seahawks
LAST UPDATED: 2:25 PM September 4, 2014

Quarterback (2)- Russell Wilson, Tarvaris Jackson
Running Back (3)- Marshawn Lynch, Robert Turbin, Christine Michael
Fullback (1)- Derrick Coleman
Wide Receiver (8)- Percy Harvin, Doug Baldwin, Jermaine Kearse, Paul Richardson, Ricardo Lockette, Kevin Norwood, Phil Bates, Bryan Walters
Tight End (3)- Zach Miller, Luke Wilson, Cooper Helfet
Offensive Center/Guard (4)- Max Unger, James Carpenter, J.R. Sweezy, Stephen Schilling
Offensive Tackle (4)- Russell Okung, Justin Britt, Alvin Bailey, Garry Gilliam
Defensive Tackle (4)- Brandon Mebane, Tony McDaniel, Kevin Williams, Jordan Hill
Defensive End (5)- Michael Bennett, Cliff Avril, Cassius Marsh, Greg Scruggs, O'Brien Schofield
Linebacker (6)- Bobby Wagner, Malcolm Smith, K.J. Wright, Kevin Pierre-Louis, Brock Coyle, Mike Morgan
Defensive Back (9)- Earl Thomas, Kam Chancellor, Richard Sherman, Byron Maxwell, Jeremy Lane, Tharold Simon, DeShawn Shead, Marcus Burley, Jeron Johnson
Kicker (1)- Steven Hauschka
Punter (1)- Jon Ryan
Long Snapper (1)- Clint Gresham

Physically Unable to Perform- Bruce Irvin
Injured Reserve- Anthony McCoy, A.J. Jefferson, Lemuel Jeanpierre

*Depth chart courtesy of Ourlads

Thursday, July 17, 2014

Projected 53-Man Roster: San Francisco 49ers

San Francisco 49ers
LAST UPDATED: 2:09 PM August 31, 2014

Quarterback (3)- Colin Kaepernick, Blaine Gabbert, Josh Johnson
Running Back (3)- Frank Gore, Carlos Hyde, LaMichael James
Fullback (1)- Bruce Miller
Wide Receiver (6)- Anquan Boldin, Michael Crabtree, Quinton Patton, Brandon Lloyd, Stevie Johnson, Bruce Ellington
Tight End (3)- Vernon Davis, Vance McDonald, Derek Carrier
Offensive Center/Guard (6)- Daniel Kilgore, Mike Iupati, Alex Boone, Joe Looney, Marcus Martin, Dillon Farrell
Offensive Tackle (3)- Joe Staley, Anthony Davis, Jonathan Martin
Nose Tackle (2)- Quinton Dial, Ian Williams
Defensive End (5)- Justin Smith, Ray McDonald, Tony Jerod-Eddie, Tank Carradine, Demarcus Dobbs
Linebacker (8)- Patrick Willis, Michael Wilhoite, Ahmad Brooks, Chris Borland, Corey Lemonier, Dan Skuta, Nick Moody, Aaron Lynch
Defensive Back (10)- Eric Reid, Antoine Bethea, Tramaine Brock, Chris Culliver, Jimmie Ward, Perrish Cox, Chris Cook, Craig Dahl, Dontae Johnson, L.J. McCray
Kicker (1)- Phil Dawson
Punter (1)- Andy Lee
Long Snapper (1)- Kyle Nelson

Physically Unable to Perform- NaVorro Bowman, Marcus Lattimore, Garrett Celek
Suspended- Aldon Smith (first nine games of reg. season)
Injured Reserve/Designated for Return- Kendall Hunter, Brandon Thomas, Will Tukuafu, Glenn Dorsey

*Depth chart courtesy of Ourlads

Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Projected 53-Man Roster: San Diego Chargers

San Diego Chargers
LAST UPDATED: 3:03 PM September 1, 2014

Quarterback (2)- Philip Rivers, Kellen Clemens
Running Back (4)- Ryan Mathews, Danny Woodhead, Donald Brown, Branden Oliver
Fullback (1)- David Johnson
Wide Receiver (5)- Keenan Allen, Malcolm Floyd, Eddie Royal, Seyi Ajirotutu, Dontrelle Inman
Tight End (3)- Antonio Gates, Ladarius Green, John Phillips
Offensive Center/Guard (5)- Nick Hardwick, Chad Rinehart, Chris Watt, Johnnie Troutman, Rich Ohrnberger
Offensive Tackle (3)- King Dunlap, D.J. Fluker, Willie Smith
Nose Tackle (3)- Sean Lissemore, Ricardo Mathews, Ryan Carrethers
Defensive End (4)- Corey Liuget, Kendall Reyes, Lawrence Guy, Tenny Palepoi
Linebacker (9)- Donald Butler, Manti Te'o, Jarret Johnson, Kavell Conner, Melvin Ingram, Dwight Freeney, Jeremiah Attaochu, Andrew Gachkar, Tourek Williams
Defensive Back (10)- Eric Weddle, Marcus Gilchrist, Brandon Flowers, Jason Verrett, Shareece Wright, Richard Marshall, Steve Williams, Jahleel Addae, Darrell Stuckey, Chris Davis
Kicker (1)- Nick Novak
Punter (1)- Mike Scifres
Long Snapper (1)- Mike Windt

Physically Unable to Perform- Jeromey Clary
Injured Reserve- Kwame Geathers, Marcus Cromartie

*Depth chart courtesy of Ourlads

Monday, July 14, 2014

Projected 53-Man Roster: Pittsburgh Steelers

Pittsburgh Steelers
LAST UPDATED: 7:26 PM August 30, 2014

Quarterback (3)- Ben Roethlisberger, Bruce Gradkowski, Landry Jones
Running Back (3)- Le'Veon Bell, LeGarrette Blount, Dri Archer
Fullback (1)- Will Johnson
Wide Receiver (6)- Antonio Brown, Markus Wheaton, Lance Moore, Martavis Bryant, Darrius Heyward-Bey, Justin Brown
Tight End (3)- Heath Miller, Matt Spaeth, Michael Palmer
Offensive Center/Guard (6)- Maurkice Pouncey, David DeCastro, Ramon Foster, Wesley Johnson, Cody Wallace, Chris Hubbard
Offensive Tackle (3)- Kelvin Beachum, Marcus Gilbert, Mike Adams
Nose Tackle (2)- Steve McClendon, Daniel McCullers
Defensive End (4)- Cam Heyward, Cam Thomas, Stephon Tuitt, Brett Keisel
Linebacker (8)- Lawrence Timmons, Ryan Shazier, Jason Worilds, Jarvis Jones, Arthur Moats, Vince Williams, Sean Spence, Terence Garvin
Defensive Back (11)- Troy Polamalu, Mike Mitchell, Ike Taylor, Cortez Allen, William Gay, Shamarko Thomas, Will Allen, Robert Golden, Brice McCain, Antwon Blake, B.W. Webb
Kicker (1)- Shaun Suisham
Punter (1)- Brad Wing
Long Snapper (1)- Greg Warren

Injured Reserve- Jordan Zumwalt

*Depth chart courtesy of Ourlads

Sunday, July 13, 2014

Projected 53-Man Roster: Philadelphia Eagles

Philadelphia Eagles
LAST UPDATED: 2:16 PM September 4, 2014

Quarterback (3)- Nick Foles, Mark Sanchez, Matt Barkley
Running Back (3)- LeSean McCoy, Darren Sproles, Chris Polk
Wide Receiver (6)- Jeremy Maclin, Riley Cooper, Jordan Matthews, Brad Smith, Josh Huff, Jeff Maehl
Tight End (4)- Zach Ertz, Brent Celek, James Casey, Trey Burton
Offensive Center/Guard (5)- Jason Kelce, Evan Mathis, Todd Herremans, Matt Tobin, David Molk
Offensive Tackle (4)- Jason Peters, Allen Barbre, Andrew Gardner, Dennis Kelly
Nose Tackle (2)- Bennie Logan, Beau Allen
Defensive End (5)- Fletcher Cox, Cedric Thornton, Vinny Curry, Brandon Bair, Taylor Hart
Linebacker (9)- DeMeco Ryans, Mychal Kendricks, Trent Cole, Connor Barwin, Brandon Graham, Marcus Smith, Najee Goode, Bryan Braman, Casey Matthews
Defensive Back (9)- Michael Jenkins, Nate Allen, Cary Williams, Bradley Fletcher, Brandon Boykin, Nolan Carroll, Earl Wolff, Chris Maragos, Jaylen Watkins
Kicker (1)- Cody Parker
Punter (1)-Donnie Jones
Long Snapper (1)- Jon Dorenbos

Suspended- Lane Johnson (first four games of reg. season)
Injured Reserve- Arrelious Benn, Kenjon Barner

*Depth chart courtesy of Ourlads

Saturday, July 12, 2014

Projected 53-Man Roster: Oakland Raiders

Oakland Raiders
LAST UPDATED: 2:14 PM September 4, 2014

Quarterback (3)- Matt Schaub, Derek Carr, Matt McGloin
Running Back (3)- Maurice Jones-Drew, Darren McFadden, Latavius Murray
Fullback (2)- Marcel Reese, Jamize Olawale
Wide Receiver (5)- James Jones, Rod Streater, Andre Holmes, Denarius Moore, Brice Butler
Tight End (3)- Mychal Rivera, David Ausberry, Brian Leonhardt
Offensive Center/Guard (5)- Stefen Wisniewski, Kevin Boothe, Gabe Jackson, Khalif Barnes, Tony Bergstrom
Offensive Tackle (4)- Austin Howard, Donald Penn, Menelik Watson, Matt McCants
Defensive Tackle (4)- Pat Sims, Antonio Smith, Stacy McGee, Justin Ellis
Defensive End (5)- Justin Tuck, Lamarr Woodley, C.J. Wilson, Shelby Harris, Benson Mayowa
Linebacker (5)- Nick Roach, Sio Moore, Khalil Mack, Miles Burris, Kaluka Maiava
Defensive Back (10)- Tyvon Branch, Charles Woodson, Tarell Brown, Carlos Rodgers, Travis Carrie, Neiko Thorpe, Taiwan Jones, Chimdi Chekwa, Keith McGill, Jonathan Dowling
Kicker (1)- Sebastian Janikowski
Punter (1)- Marquette King
Long Snapper (1)- Jon Condo

Physically Unable to Perform- D.J. Hayden, Usama Young
Injured Reserve- Nick Kasa, Kory Sheets

*Depth chart courtesy of Ourlads

Friday, July 11, 2014

Projected 53-Man Roster: New York Jets

New York Jets
LAST UPDATED: 2:10 PM September 4, 2014

Quarterback (2)- Geno Smith, Michael Vick
Running Back (3)- Chris Johnson, Chris Ivory, Bilal Powell
Fullback (1)- Tommy Bohannon
Wide Receiver (7)- Eric Decker, Jeremy Kerley, David Nelson, Jalen Saunders, Greg Salas, Saalim Hakim, Walter Powell
Tight End (3)- Jeff Cumberland, Zach Sudfeld, Jace Amaro
Offensive Center/Guard (6)- Nick Mangold, Willie Colon, Brian Winters, Oday Aboushi, Dokota Dozier, Dalton Freeman
Offensive Tackle (3)- D'Brickashaw Ferguson, Breno Giacomini, Ben Ijalana
Nose Tackle (3)- Damon Harrison, Kenrick Ellis, T.J. Barnes
Defensive End (3)- Muhammad Wilkerson, Sheldon Richardson, Leger Douzable
Linebacker (9)- David Harrison, Demario Davis, Calvin Pace, Quinton Coples, Jason Babin, Nick Bellore, A.J. Edds, I.K. Enemkpali, Trevor Reilly
Defensive Back (11)- Calvin Pryor, Antonio Allen, Dee Milliner, Kyle Wilson, Darrin Walls, Dawan Landry, Leon McFadden, Jaiquawn Jarrett, Josh Bush, Phillip Adams
Kicker (1)- Nick Folk
Punter (1)- Ryan Quigley
Long Snapper (1)- Tanner Purdum

Physically Unable to Perform- Antwan Barnes
Injured Reserve- Dexter McDougle, Shaq Evans

*Depth chart courtesy of Ourlads

Thursday, July 10, 2014

Projected 53-Man Roster: New York Giants

New York Giants
LAST UPDATED: 1:54 PM, September 4, 2014

Quarterback (2)- Eli Manning, Ryan Nassib
Running Back (3)- Rashad Jennings, Andre Williams, Peyton Hillis
Fullback (1)- Henry Hynoski
Wide Receiver (6)- Victor Cruz, Rueben Randle, Odell Beckham, Jerrel Jernigan, Corey Washington, Preston Parker
Tight End (3)- Larry Donnell, Daniel Fells, Adrien Robinson
Offensive Center/Guard (6)- J.D. Walton, Brandon Mosley, Dallas Reynolds, John Jerry, Weston Richburg, Adam Snyder
Offensive Tackle (4)- Will Beatty, Justin Pugh, Charles Brown, James Brewer
Defensive Tackle (5)- Johnathan Hankins, Cullen Jenkins, Jay Bromley, Mike Patterson, Markus Kuhn
Defensive End (5)- Jason Pierre-Paul, Mathias Kiwanuka, Damontre Moore, Robert Ayers, Kerry Wynn
Linebacker (6)- Jon Beason, Jameel McClain, Spencer Paysinger, Devon Kennard, Jacquian Williams, Mark Herzlich
Defensive Back (9)- Antrel Rolle, Stevie Brown, Prince Amukamara, Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Quentin Demps, Walter Thurmond, Zack Bowman, Trumaine McBride, Nat Berhe
Kicker (1)- Josh Brown
Punter (1)- Steve Weatherford
Long Snapper (1)- Zak DeOssie

Suspended- Jayron Hosley (first four games of reg. season), Eric Herman (first four games of reg. season)
Injured Reserve/Designated for Return- David Wilson, Trindon Holliday, Mario Manningham, Geoff Schwartz

*Depth chart courtesy of Ourlads

Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Projected 53-Man Roster: New Orleans Saints

New Orleans Saints
LAST UPDATED: 2:09 PM September 4, 2014

Quarterback (2)- Drew Brees, Luke McCown
Running Back (4)- Pierre Thomas, Khiry Robinson, Mark Ingram, Travaris Cadet
Fullback (2)- Erik Lorig, Austin Johnson
Wide Receiver (6)- Marques Colston, Kenny Stills, Brandin Cooks, Robert Meachem, Joe Morgan, Nick Toon
Tight End (3)- Jimmy Graham, Ben Watson, Josh Hill
Offensive Center/Guard (5)- Jonathan Goodwin, Jahri Evans, Ben Grubbs, Tom Lelito, Senio Kelemete
Offensive Tackle (3)- Zach Strief, Terron Armstead, Bryce Harris
Nose Tackle (2)- Brodrick Bunkley, Brandon Deaderick
Defensive End (4)- Cameron Jordan, Akiem Hicks, Glenn Foster, Tyrunn Walker
Linebacker (8)- Curtis Lofton, David Hawthorne, Junior Gallette, Parys Haralson, Ramon Humber, Kyle Knox, Ronald Powell, Kasim Edebali
Defensive Back (10)- Kenny Vaccaro, Jairus Byrd, Keenan Lewis, Corey White, Patrick Robinson, Stanley Jean-Baptiste, Rafael Bush, Vinnie Sunseri, Marcus Ball, Brian Dixon
Kicker (1)-
Punter (1)- Thomas Morstead
Long Snapper (1)- Justin Drescher

Physically Unable to Perform- John Jenkins
Injured Reserve/Designated for Return- Khairi Fortt

*Depth chart courtesy of Ourlads

Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Projected 53-Man Roster: New England Patriots

New England Patriots
LAST UPDATED: 9:45 AM September 3, 2014

Quarterback (2)- Tom Brady, Jimmy Garoppolo
Running Back (4)- Stevan Ridley, Shane Vereen, James White, Brandon Bolden
Fullback (1)- James Develin
Wide Receiver (6)- Julian Edelman, Danny Amendola, Kenbrell Thompkins, Aaron Dobson, Brandon LaFell, Matthew Slater
Tight End (3)- Rob Gronkowski, Michael Hoomanawanui, Tim Wright
Offensive Center/Guard (5)- Ryan Wendell, Dan Connolly, Marcus Cannon, Josh Kline, Bryan Stork
Offensive Tackle (4)- Nate Solder, Sebastian Vollmer, Cameron Fleming, Jordan Devey
Defensive Tackle (4)- Vince Wilfork, Chris Jones, Sealver Siliga, Joe Vellano
Defensive End (5)- Chandler Jones, Rob Ninkovich, Dominique Easley, Michael Buchanan, Zach Moore
Linebacker (5)- Jerod Mayo, Dont'a Hightower, Jamie Collins, Darius Fleming, Chris White
Defensive Back (11)- Devin McCourty, Duron Harmon, Darrelle Revis, Alfonzo Dennard, Logan Ryan, Kyle Arrington, Patrick Chung, Malcolm Butler, Nate Ebner, Tavon Wilson, Don Jones
Kicker (1)- Stephen Gostkowski
Punter (1)- Ryan Allen
Long Snapper (1)- Danny Aiken

Suspended- Brandon Browner (first four games of reg. season), Brian Tyms (first four games of reg. season)
Injured Reserve- Tyler Gaffney, James Morris

*Depth chart courtesy of Ourlads

Monday, July 7, 2014

Projected 53-Man Roster: Minnesota Vikings

Minnesota Vikings
LAST UPDATED: 5:30 PM August 31, 2014

Quarterback (3)- Matt Cassel, Teddy Bridgewater, Christian Ponder
Running Back (3)- Adrian Peterson, Matt Asiata, Jerick McKinnon
Fullback (2)- Jerome Felton, Zach Line
Wide Receiver (5)- Greg Jennings, Cordarrelle Patterson, Jarius Wright, Rodney Smith, Adam Thielen
Tight End (3)- Kyle Rudolph, Rhett Ellison, MarQueis Gray
Offensive Center/Guard (6)- John Sullivan, Charlie Johnson, Brandon Fusco, Vladimir Ducasse, David Yankey, Joe Berger
Offensive Tackle (3)- Matt Kalil, Phil Loadholt, Mike Harris
Defensive Tackle (4)- Linval Joseph, Sharrif Floyd, Tom Johnson, Shamar Stephen
Defensive End (4)- Everson Griffen, Brian Robison, Scott Crichton, Corey Wootton
Linebacker (7)- Jasper Brinkley, Chad Greenway, Anthony Barr, Audie Cole, Gerald Hodges, Michael Mauti, Brandon Watts
Defensive Back (10)- Harrison Smith, Robert Blanton, Captain Munnerlyn, Xavier Rhodes, Josh Robinson, Andrew Sendejo, Antone Exum, Shaun Prater, Marcus Sherels, Jabari Price
Kicker (1)- Blair Walsh
Punter (1)- Jeff Locke
Long Snapper (1)- Cullen Loeffler

Suspended- Jerome Simpson (first three games of reg. season)
Injured Reserve- Jamarca Sanford, Antonio Richardson

*Depth chart courtesy of Ourlads

Sunday, July 6, 2014

Projected 53-Man Roster: Miami Dolphins

Miami Dolphins
LAST UPDATED: 9:04 AM September 5, 2014

Quarterback (2)- Ryan Tannehill, Matt Moore
Running Back (4)- Lamar Miller, Knowshon Moreno, Damien Williams, Orleans Darkwa
Wide Receiver (5)- Mike Wallace, Greg Hartline, Brandon Gibson, Jarvis Landry, Rishard Mathews
Tight End (3)- Charles Clay, Dion Sims, Gator Hoskins
Offensive Center/Guard (6)- Samson Satele, Dallas Thomas, Shelley Smith, Billy Turner, Daryn Colledge, Mike Pouncey
Offensive Tackle (4)- Brandon Albert, Ju'Wuan James, Jason Fox, Nate Garner
Defensive Tackle (5)- Randy Starks, Jared Odrick, Earl Mitchell, Anthony Johnson, Bruce Gaston
Defensive End (4)- Cameron Wake, Olivier Vernon, Derrick Shelby, Terrence Fede
Linebacker (8)- Koa Misi, Danell Ellerbe, Phillip Wheeler, Jelani Jenkins, Jordan Tripp, Andrew Trusnik, Jonathan Freeny, Chris McCain
Defensive Back (9)- Jimmy Wilson, Louis Delmas, Brent Grimes, Cortland Finnegan, Jamar Taylor, Will Davis, Walt Aikens, Michael Thomas, Sammy Seamster
Kicker (1)- Caleb Sturgis
Punter (1)- Brandon Fields
Long Snapper (1)- John Denney

Suspended- Dion Jordan (first four games of reg. season), Reshad Jones (first four games of reg. season)
Injured Reserve- Arthur Lynch, Mike Gillislee

*Depth chart courtesy of Ourlads

Saturday, July 5, 2014

Projected 53-Man Roster: Kansas City Chiefs

Kansas City Chiefs
LAST UPDATED: 9:54 AM September 3, 2014

Quarterback (3)- Alex Smith, Chase Daniel, Aaron Murray
Running Back (5)- Jamaal Charles, Knile Davis, Cyrus Gray, De'Anthony Thomas, Joe McKnight
Fullback (1)- Anthony Sherman
Wide Receiver (5)- Donnie Avery, Junior Hemmingway, A.J. Jenkins, Frankie Hammond, Albert Wilson
Tight End (3)- Anthony Fasano, Travis Kelce, Demetrius Harris
Offensive Center/Guard (6)- Rodney Hudson, Jeff Allen, Jeff Linkenbach, Mike McGlynn, Eric Kush, Zach Fulton
Offensive Tackle (3)- Eric Fisher, Ryan Harris, Laurent Duvernay-Tardif
Nose Tackle (2)- Dontari Poe, Vance Walker
Defensive End (4)- Allen Bailey, Jaye Howard, Mike DeVito, Damion Square
Linebacker (9)- Derrick Johnson, Joe Mays, Tamba Hali, Justin Houston, Dee Ford, James-Michael Johnson, Frank Zombo, Josh Martin, Josh Mauga
Defensive Back (10)- Eric Berry, Husain Abdullah, Sean Smith, Marcus Cooper, Ron Parker, Chris Owens, Phillip Gaines, Daniel Sorensen, Kurt Coleman, Kelcie McCray
Kicker (1)- Cairo Santos
Punter (1)- Dustin Colquitt
Long Snapper (1)- Thomas Gafford

Suspended- Dwayne Bowe (first game of reg. season), Donald Stephenson (first four games of reg. season)
Physically Unable to Perform- Mike Catapano
Injured Reserve- Sanders Commings, Tyler Bray

*Depth chart courtesy of Ourlads

Friday, July 4, 2014

Projected 53-Man Roster: Jacksonville Jaguars

Jacksonville Jaguars
LAST UPDATED: 5:57 PM August 31, 2014

Quarterback (2)- Chad Henne, Blake Bortles
Running Back (4)- Toby Gerhart, Jordan Todman, Denard Robinson, Storm Johnson
Fullback (1)- Will Ta'ufo'ou
Wide Receiver (5)- Cecil Shorts, Marqise Lee, Allen Robinson, Mike Brown, Allen Hurns
Tight End (3)- Marcedes Lewis, Clay Harbor, Mickey Shuler
Offensive Center/Guard (5)- Luke Bowanko, Zane Beadles, Jacques McClendon, Brandon Linder, Tyler Shatley
Offensive Tackle (5)- Luke Joeckel, Austin Pasztor, Cameron Bradfield, Sam Young, Josh Wells
Defensive Tackle (4)- Sen'Derrick Marks, Roy Miller, Ziggy Hood, Abry Jones
Defensive End (6)- Tyson Alualu, Red Bryant, Chris Clemons, Andre Branch, Chris Smith, Ryan Davis
Linebacker (6)- Paul Posluszny, Geno Hayes, Dekoda Watson, Telvin Smith, LaRoy Reynolds, J.T. Thomas
Defensive Back (9)- Jon Cyprien, Winston Guy, Dwayne Gratz, Alan Ball, Will Blackmon, Demetrius McCray, Josh Evans, Chris Prosinski, Jeremy Harris
Kicker (1)- Josh Scobee
Punter (1)- Bryan Anger
Long Snapper (1)- Carson Tinker

Physically Unable to Perform- Aaron Colvin
Suspended- Justin Blackmon (indefinitely), Ace Sanders (first four games of reg. season)
Injured Reserve- Tandon Doss, Rashaad Reynolds, Bradie Ewing

*Depth chart courtesy of Ourlads

Thursday, July 3, 2014

Projected 53-Man Roster: Buffalo Bills

Buffalo Bills
LAST UPDATED: 8:02 PM August 30, 2014

Quarterback (3)- EJ Manuel, Kyle Orton, Jeff Tuel
Running Back (4)- C.J. Spiller, Fred Jackson, Bryce Brown, Anthony Dixon
Fullback (1)- Frank Summers
Wide Receiver (6)- Sammy Watkins, Robert Woods, Mike Williams, Marquise Goodwin, Marcus Easley, Chris Hogan
Tight End (3)- Scott Chandler, Lee Smith, Chris Gragg
Offensive Center/Guard (5)- Eric Wood, Chris Williams, Erik Pears, Kraig Urbik, Cyril Richardson
Offensive Tackle (4)- Cordy Glenn, Seantrel Henderson, Chris Hairston, Cyrus Kouandjio
Defensive Tackle (4)- Kyle Williams, Marcell Dareus, Stefan Charles, Corbin Bryant
Defensive End (4)- Mario Williams, Jerry Hughes, Manny Lawson, Jarius Wynn
Linebacker (6)- Brandon Spikes, Preston Brown, Keith Rivers, Randell Johnson, Ty Powell, Jacquies Smith
Defensive Back (10)- Aaron Williams, Da'Norris Searcy, Stephon Gilmore, Leodis McKelvin, Corey Graham, Nickell Robey, Duke Williams, Ron Brooks, Ross Cockrell, Jonathan Meeks
Kicker (2)- Dan Carpenter, Colton Schmidt
Punter (1)- Jordan Gay
Long Snapper (1)- Garrison Sanborn

Suspended- Nigel Bradham (first game of reg. season)
Injured Reserve- Kiko Alonso, Stevenson Sylvester, Tony Moeaki

*Depth chart courtesy of Ourlads

Projected 53-Man Roster: Indianapolis Colts

Indianapolis Colts
LAST UPDATED: 1:59 PM September 4, 2014

Quarterback (2)- Andrew Luck, Matt Hasselbeck
Running Back (4)- Trent Richardson, Ahmad Bradshaw, Dan Herron, Zurlon Tipton
Fullback (1)- Mario Harvey
Wide Receiver (6)- Reggie Wayne, Hakeem Nicks, T.Y. Hilton, Donte Moncrief, Da'Rick Rodgers, Griff Whalen
Tight End (3)- Dwayne Allen, Coby Fleener, Jack Doyle
Offensive Center/Guard (5)- Khaled Holmes, Hugh Thornton, Jack Mewhort, Lance Louis, Jonotthan Harrison
Offensive Tackle (4)- Anthony Castonzo, Gosder Cherilus, Joe Reitz, Jamon Meredith
Nose Tackle (2)- Josh Chapman, Zach Kerr
Defensive End (4)- Arthur Jones, Ricky Jean-Francois, Cory Redding, Montori Hughes
Linebacker (9)- Jerrell Freeman, D'Qwell Jackson, Erik Walden, Bjoern Werner, Josh McNary, Henoc Muamba, Cam Johnson, Jonathan Newsome, Andy Studebaker
Defensive Back (9)- LaRon Landry, Mike Adams, Vontae Davis, Darius Butler, Greg Toler, Sergio Brown, Josh Gordy, Colt Anderson, Loucheiz Purifoy
Kicker (1)- Adam Vinatieri
Punter (1)- Pat McAfee
Long Snapper (1)- Matt Overton

Physically Unable to Perform- Stanley Havili
Suspended- Robert Mathis (first four games of reg. season)
Injured Reserve- Vick Ballard, Donald Thomas, Daniel Adongo, Ulrick John, Joe Reitz

*Depth chart courtesy of Ourlads

Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Projected 53-Man Roster: Houston Texans

Houston Texans
LAST UPDATED: 5:54 PM August 31, 2014

Quarterback (3)- Ryan Fitzpatrick, Ryan Mallett, Tom Savage
Running Back (4)- Arian Foster, Jonathan Grimes, Ronnie Brown, Alfred Blue
Fullback (1)- Jay Prosch
Wide Receiver (5)- Andre Johnson, DeAndre Hopkins, Keshawn Martin, DeVier Posey, Damaris Johnson
Tight End (3)- Garrett Graham, C.J. Fiedorowicz, Ryan Griffin
Offensive Center/Guard (4)- Chris Myers, Ben Jones, Brandon Brooks, Xavier Su'a-Filo
Offensive Tackle (4)- Duane Brown, Derek Newton, Tyson Clabo, Jeff Adams
Nose Tackle (2)- Jerrell Powe, Louis Nix
Defensive End (4)- J.J. Watt, Jared Crick, Jeoffrey Pagan, Tim Jamison
Linebacker (9)- Brian Cushing, Brooks Reed, Jadeveon Clowney, Whitney Mercilus, Justin Tuggle, Akeem Dent, Jeff Tarpinian, Mike Mohamed, Jason Ankrah
Defensive Back (11)- D.J. Swearinger, Kendrick Lewis, Jonathan Joseph, Kareem Jackson, Danieal Manning, Shiloh Keo, A.J. Bouye, Eddie Pleasant, Elbert Mack, Darryl Morris, Andre Hal
Kicker (1)- Randy Bulloch
Punter (1)- Shane Lechler
Long Snapper (1)- Jonathan Weeks

Injured Reserve- Alan Bonner, David Quessenberry, Will Yeatman

*Depth chart courtesy of Ourlads

Tuesday, July 1, 2014

Projected 53-Man Roster: Green Bay Packers

Green Bay Packers
LAST UPDATED: 2:29 PM September 4, 2014

Quarterback (3)- Aaron Rodgers, Matt Flynn, Scott Tolzien
Running Back (3)- Eddie Lacy, DuJuan Harris, James Starks
Fullback (1)- John Kuhn
Wide Receiver (5)- Jordy Nelson, Randall Cobb, Jarrett Boykin, Davante Adams, Jeff Janis
Tight End (4)- Richard Rodgers, Andrew Quarless, Brandon Bostick, Ryan Taylor
Offensive Center/Guard (5)- Corey Linsley, Josh Sitton, T.J. Lang, Lane Taylor, Garth Gerhart
Offensive Tackle (3)- Bryan Bulaga, David Bakhtiari, Derek Sherrod
Nose Tackle (2)- Letroy Guion, Mike Pennell
Defensive End (3)- Mike Daniels, Datone Jones, Josh Boyd
Linebacker (11)- A.J. Hawk, Brad Jones, Clay Matthews, Julius Peppers, Mike Neal, Nick Perry, Carl Bradford, Jamari Lattimore, Andy Mulumba, Sam Barrington, Jay Elliot
Defensive Back (10)- Morgan Burnett, Micah Hyde, Tramon Williams, Sam Shields, Casey Hayward, Ha'Sean Clinton-Dix, Davon House, Sean Richardson, Jarrett Bush, Demetri Goodson
Kicker (1)- Mason Crosby
Punter (1)- Tim Masthay
Long Snapper (1)- Brett Goode

Injured Reserve/Designated for Return- B.J. Raji, Colt Lyerla, Don Barclay, Jared Abbrederis, Khyri Thornton, J.C. Tretter

*Depth chart courtesy of Ourlads