I know this might be a tad early, but here's my guess as to who makes the starting 53-man roster come opening day against the Cowboys on September 12 (Sunday Night):
Offense (Today)
Defense and Special Teams (Tomorrow)
Let's begin:
Quarterbacks
QB1: Donovan McNabb
QB2: Rex Grossman
We know that McNabb is the starting QB and Rex is the backup. The big question is, who will be the emergency third-string backup? My guess is on Colt - I really hope he gets a good chance during the preseason to succeed. We've seen some glimmers of hope, so I hope he gets more reps than Richard Bartel, who is batting Colt for the last QB spot on the roster.
UPDATE (8.1.10):
Coach Mike Shanahan has said yesterday that we might carry only TWO QB's when the season begins. This is a bad sign for the two youngsters - Colt and Richard.
UPDATE (8.2.10):
With the trade of CB Doug Dutch to the Ravens for QB John Beck, Colt Brennan has been released by the team.
So long, Colt! We'll miss you!
Running Backs
RB1: Clinton Portis
RB2: Larry Johnson
RB3: Ryan Torain
If Portis participates well during Training Camp and runs through the D during the preseason, he will claim the starting RB spot. The battle is for the backup and the third RB spot on the roster - fighting for the spots are ex-Chief Larry Johnson, ex-Steeler Willie Parker and ex-Bronco Ryan Torain. Out of the three, I, like many, believe Parker will be cut - the sole reason is that Johnson has a more promising future as the third-down back and Torain has been in Offensive Coordinator Kyle Shanahan's system before in Houston and in Denver.
Fullbacks
FB1: Mike Sellers
No question about it, Mike Sellers is the starting and only true fullback on the current 80+ person roster right now.
Tight Ends
TE1: Chris Cooley
TE2: Fred Davis
TE3: Dennis Morris
The first two spots are entrenched - with Cooley taking the #1 TE spot and Davis the backup. Both are great pass-catching TE's. The third TE spot is what is up for grabs- among the contenders are Dennis Morris (a rookie from Louisiana Tech University), Logan Paulsen (rookie from UCLA) and two-year veteran Lee Vickers. I don't know much, but of the three, I think Morris will excel in Training Camp and in the four preseason games.
Wide Receivers
WR1: Santana Moss
WR2: Devin Thomas
WR3: Joey Galloway
WR4: Malcolm Kelly
The battle here is who will take the slot receiver position (WR2) and who will be the backup WR's. I believe with what I saw from last season - Thomas will be in the slot, and wily vet Joey Galloway will get the third WR position. Kelly, who is coming off surgery in the offseason, will hopefully make it onto the team, since he, unlike the other WR's is the tallest heading into the preseason games.
Left Tackle
LT1: Trent Williams
LT2: Will Robinson
The test here is for the backup LT spot - between second-year Will Robinson and first-year Clint Oldenburg. I do not know anything about either player, but my money is on Robinson.
Left Guard
LG1: Edwin Williams
LG2: Derrick Dockery
Ahh! Our first battle for a starting position - between Maryland alum Edwin Williams and ex-Bill Derrick Dockery. Being a Maryland student myself, I hope Williams starts for the Redskins, but I wouldn't be surprised if the veteran takes the starting Left Guard position.
Center
C1: Casey Rabach
Like the fullback position, there is no one opposing the center position (unless Rabach gets injured)
Right Guard
RG1: Artis Hicks
RG2: Chad Rinehart
This spot is literally up for grabs, since Mike Williams is out for the year with a clogged artery (we wish him the best).
Right Tackle
RT1: Jammal Brown
RT2: Stephon Heyer
After acquiring Brown from the Super Bowl-winning Saints, the battle is for the backup right tackle position - with this position being the premier offensive line position in the NFL. I believe Heyer will beat out the rookie Selvish Capers from West Virginia University.
There you have it, folks. That's
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