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Right, when he came to the Saints he played LDE because Smith was already at the RDE...

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SAINTS DEPTH CHART - 2013

OFFENSE

QB (2) Drew Brees, Luke McCown (FA), Seneca Wallace (FA), Ryan Griffin (UDFA)

FB (1) Jed Collins, Austin Johnson (FA)

RB (4) Pierre Thomas, Darren Sproles, Mark Ingram, Travaris Cadet, Khiry Robinson (UDFA)

WR (3) Marques Colston, Nick Toon, Courtney Roby, Chris Givens (FA), Jarred Fayson, Brent Leonard (UDFA)

LT (2) Charles Brown, Marcel Jones, Terron Armstead (R3)

LG (2) Ben Grubbs, Eric Olsen, Jerimiah Warren (FA), Tim Lelito (UDFA)

OC (1) Brian De La Puente, Elliot Mealer(UDFA)

RG (2) Jahri Evans, Andrew Tiller, Ricky Henry (FA)

RT (2) Zach Strief, Jason Smith (FA), Bryce Harris (FA)

TE (3) Jimmy Graham, Benjamin Watson (FA), Mike Higgins, Josh Hill (UDFA), Keavon Milton (UDFA)

FL (3) Lance Moore, Kenny Stills (R5), Saalim Hakim (FA), Andy Tanner, Preston Parker (FA), Joseph Morgan


DEFENSE

RDE (2) Cameron Jordan, Tom Johnson, Glenn Foster (UDFA)

NT (2) Brodrick Bunkley, John Jenkins (R3), Tyrunn Walker, Isaako Aaitui (FA)

LDE (2) Akiem Hicks, Kenyon Coleman (FA), Jay Richardson

SAM (2) Martez Wilson, Rufus Johnson (R6), Baraka Atkins (FA), Victor Butler (FA)

MIKE (2) Curtis Lofton, Ramon Humber, Chris Chamberlain, Kevin Reddick (UDFA)

WILL (2) David Hawthorne, Jon Vilma, Will Herring, Austin Johnson, Eric Martin (UDFA)

JACK (3) Will Smith, Junior Galette, Chase Thomas (UDFA), Ray Shipman (UDFA)

CB (3) Jabari Greer, Corey White, AJ Davis (FA), Korey Lindsey (FA), Dion Turner (FA), Chris Carr (FA)

SS (2) Kenny Vaccaro (R1), Roman Harper, Isa Abdul-Quddus

FS (3) Malcolm Jenkins, Rafael Bush, Jim Leonhard (FA), Jerico Nelson

CB (2) Keenan Lewis, Patrick Robinson, Rod Sweeting (UDFA), Ryan Steed (FA)


KICKING

PK (1) Garrett Hartley, Jose Maltos (UDFA)

P (1) Thomas Morstead

LS (1) Justin Drescher

PR Darren Sproles

KR Travaris Cadet, Darren Sproles

Key:

POS (#) Likely Slots

Incumbent Starter

Additions (Acquired Via)

Hot Seat

Injured

***UPDATE*** Next Thursday, 18 July, Rookies Report

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Damn jeanpierre, now you've got the entire Will LB crew on shaky ground. Should we go to to a 3-3-3 (3 DL, 3 LB, 3S) defense?

Re: Saints Depth Chart 2013
 

Seer, I just don't see all three making the team, so, yes, I believe they're all on the bubble...maybe two, but not all three...

Re: Saints Depth Chart 2013
 

Yeah I was thinking Herring myself although you make a pretty convincing argument with Vilma and the $$$ thing. Are there any of our OLBs that are able to adapt to the inside?

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Several have suggested that Martez would make a great SAM linebacker...

You could count me in that number [sic]; he may need some fine tuning, but I like Chase Thomas as a long term solution to one of the OLB spots, freeing up Martez to the inside...

Curious to see if Rufus can play an OLB spot at his size; I think he's more of a 43 DE, but we'll see...

And we also signed two polished ILB via UDFA in Kevin Reddick (Solid Pedigree) and Eric Martin (Great Motor)...

There's also Chamberlain, coming off a lost season to injury, but was a Spagnuolo signing and may move on to a 43 defense team...

Re: Saints Depth Chart 2013
 

I'm one of the people who think Martez would do well on the inside. I am also high on Reddick and Martin who do look polished. Great job breaking it down. :bng:

Re: Saints Depth Chart 2013
 

Why do I get the feeling that we're going to bounce Martez around at different positions every year and we'll never see his true potential? That's why I'm really hoping he excels this year as the Sam and we have a badass to be proud of for years to come!

Re: Saints Depth Chart 2013
 

Chris, going to the 34 is a step in the right direction for the team and for Martez...

Re: Saints Depth Chart 2013
 

True my friend. Wilson, Galette, Jordan, Bunkley, and Hicks are all much better fits in a 3-4.

The only players not better (on paper) are Smith, Vilma and Lofton. And it remains to be seen if they actually play worse in our version of the 3-4. Who knows... they may even play better.

Re: Saints Depth Chart 2013
 

Agreed, though I think Lofton may actually surprise in the 34 on the inside as his pass coverage responsibilities will be shared with another ILB as the flaw in Lofton's game has reportedly been his breakdowns in pass coverage adjustments...

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SAINTS DEPTH CHART - 2013

OFFENSE

QB (2) Drew Brees, Luke McCown (FA), Seneca Wallace (FA), Ryan Griffin (UDFA)

FB (1) Jed Collins, Austin Johnson (FA)

RB (4) Pierre Thomas, Darren Sproles, Mark Ingram, Travaris Cadet, Khiry Robinson (UDFA)

WR (3) Marques Colston, Nick Toon, Courtney Roby, Chris Givens (FA), Jarred Fayson, Brent Leonard (UDFA)

LT (2) Charles Brown, Marcel Jones, Terron Armstead (R3)

LG (2) Ben Grubbs, Eric Olsen, Jerimiah Warren (FA), Tim Lelito (UDFA)

OC (1) Brian De La Puente, Elliot Mealer(UDFA)

RG (2) Jahri Evans, Andrew Tiller, Ricky Henry (FA)

RT (2) Zach Strief, Jason Smith (FA), Bryce Harris (FA)

TE (3) Jimmy Graham, Benjamin Watson (FA), Mike Higgins, Josh Hill (UDFA), Keavon Milton (UDFA)

FL (3) Lance Moore, Kenny Stills (R5), Saalim Hakim (FA), Andy Tanner, Preston Parker (FA), Joseph Morgan


DEFENSE

RDE (2) Cameron Jordan, Tom Johnson, Glenn Foster (UDFA)

NT (2) Brodrick Bunkley, John Jenkins (R3), Tyrunn Walker, Isaako Aaitui (FA)

LDE (2) Akiem Hicks, Kenyon Coleman (FA), Jay Richardson

SAM (2) Martez Wilson, Rufus Johnson (R6), Baraka Atkins (FA), Victor Butler (FA)

MIKE (2) Curtis Lofton, Ramon Humber, Chris Chamberlain, Kevin Reddick (UDFA)

WILL (2) David Hawthorne, Jon Vilma, Will Herring, Austin Johnson, Eric Martin (UDFA)

JACK (3) Will Smith, Junior Galette, Chase Thomas (UDFA), Ray Shipman (UDFA)

CB (3) Jabari Greer, Corey White, AJ Davis (FA), Korey Lindsey (FA), Dion Turner (FA), Chris Carr (FA)

SS (2) Kenny Vaccaro (R1), Roman Harper, Isa Abdul-Quddus

FS (3) Malcolm Jenkins, Rafael Bush, Jim Leonhard (FA), Jerico Nelson

CB (2) Keenan Lewis, Patrick Robinson, Rod Sweeting (UDFA), Ryan Steed (FA)


KICKING

PK (1) Garrett Hartley, Jose Maltos (UDFA)

P (1) Thomas Morstead

LS (1) Justin Drescher

PR Darren Sproles

KR Travaris Cadet, Darren Sproles

Key:

POS (#) Likely Slots

Incumbent Starter

Additions (Acquired Via)

Hot Seat

Injured

***UPDATE*** Next Thursday, 18 July, Rookies Report - We're A Week Away!!!

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SAINTS DEPTH CHART - 2013

Some Names I'm Watching (By Position) and Praying Make the Final 53 with Positive Impact

OFFENSE

QB (2) Ryan Griffin (UDFA)

RB (4) Khiry Robinson (UDFA)

WR (3) Nick Toon

LT (2) Terron Armstead (R3)

LG (2) Eric Olsen

RG (2) Andrew Tiller

RT (2) Jason Smith (FA)

TE (3) Josh Hill (UDFA)

FL (3) Saalim Hakim (FA)


DEFENSE

NT (2) John Jenkins (R3), Isaako Aaitui (FA)

SAM (2) Rufus Johnson (R6)

MIKE (2) Kevin Reddick (UDFA)

WILL (2) Eric Martin (UDFA)

JACK (3) Chase Thomas (UDFA)

CB (3) Corey White (FA), Chris Carr (FA)

SS (2) Kenny Vaccaro (R1)

FS (3) Jerico Nelson

CB (2) Patrick Robinson[/B], Rod Sweeting (UDFA)

Key:

POS (#) Likely Slots

Incumbent Starter

Additions (Acquired Via)

Hot Seat

Injured

***UPDATE*** Next Thursday, 18 July, Rookies Report - We're A Week Away!!!

Re: Saints Depth Chart 2013
 

Five Names that may not be on the Active Roster come Week 1:

Will Smith
Roman Harper
Charles Brown
David Hawthorne
Chris Chamberlain

Re: Saints Depth Chart 2013
 

Who will back up Drew??

Re: Saints Depth Chart 2013
 

I'm betting all but Chamberlain are locks for the 53, barring injury.

Re: Saints Depth Chart 2013
 

Wow

If that happens id bel shocked

Cut by week 1 2014 I agree

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I think Ryan Griffin has the opportunity to surprise...

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SAINTS DEPTH CHART - 2013

OFFENSE

QB (2) Drew Brees, Luke McCown (FA), Seneca Wallace (FA), Ryan Griffin (UDFA)

FB (1) Jed Collins, Austin Johnson (FA)

RB (4) Pierre Thomas, Darren Sproles, Mark Ingram, Travaris Cadet, Khiry Robinson (UDFA)

WR (3) Marques Colston, Nick Toon, Courtney Roby, Chris Givens (FA), Jarred Fayson, Brent Leonard (UDFA)

LT (2) Charles Brown, Marcel Jones, Terron Armstead (R3)

LG (2) Ben Grubbs, Eric Olsen, Jerimiah Warren (FA), Tim Lelito (UDFA)

OC (1) Brian De La Puente, Elliot Mealer(UDFA)

RG (2) Jahri Evans, Andrew Tiller, Ricky Henry (FA)

RT (2) Zach Strief, Jason Smith (FA), Bryce Harris (FA)

TE (3) Jimmy Graham, Benjamin Watson (FA), Mike Higgins, Josh Hill (UDFA), Keavon Milton (UDFA)

FL (3) Lance Moore, Kenny Stills (R5), Saalim Hakim (FA), Andy Tanner, Preston Parker (FA), Joseph Morgan


DEFENSE

RDE (2) Cameron Jordan, Tom Johnson, Glenn Foster (UDFA)

NT (2) Brodrick Bunkley, John Jenkins (R3), Tyrunn Walker, Isaako Aaitui (FA)

LDE (2) Akiem Hicks, Kenyon Coleman (FA), Jay Richardson

SAM (2) Martez Wilson, Rufus Johnson (R6), Baraka Atkins (FA), Victor Butler (FA)

MIKE (2) Curtis Lofton, Ramon Humber, Chris Chamberlain, Kevin Reddick (UDFA)

WILL (2) David Hawthorne, Jon Vilma, Will Herring, Austin Johnson, Eric Martin (UDFA)

JACK (3) Will Smith, Junior Galette, Chase Thomas (UDFA), Ray Shipman (UDFA)

CB (3) Jabari Greer, Corey White, AJ Davis (FA), Korey Lindsey (FA), Dion Turner (FA), Chris Carr (FA)

SS (2) Kenny Vaccaro (R1), Roman Harper, Isa Abdul-Quddus

FS (3) Malcolm Jenkins, Rafael Bush, Jim Leonhard (FA), Jerico Nelson

CB (2) Keenan Lewis, Patrick Robinson, Rod Sweeting (UDFA), Ryan Steed (FA)


KICKING

PK (1) Garrett Hartley, Jose Maltos (UDFA)

P (1) Thomas Morstead

LS (1) Justin Drescher

PR Darren Sproles

KR Travaris Cadet, Darren Sproles

Key:

POS (#) Likely Slots

Incumbent Starter

Additions (Acquired Via)

Hot Seat

Injured

NonFootball-Injured

***UPDATE*** Next Thursday, 18 July, Rookies Report - We're A Week Away!!!

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SAINTS DEPTH CHART - 2013

OFFENSE

QB (2) Drew Brees, Luke McCown (FA), Seneca Wallace (FA), Ryan Griffin (UDFA)

FB (1) Jed Collins, Austin Johnson (FA)

RB (4) Pierre Thomas, Darren Sproles, Mark Ingram, Travaris Cadet, Khiry Robinson (UDFA)

WR (3) Marques Colston, Courtney Roby, Nick Toon, Chris Givens (FA), Jarred Fayson, Brent Leonard (UDFA)

LT (2) Charles Brown, Marcel Jones, Terron Armstead (R3)

LG (2) Ben Grubbs, Eric Olsen, Jerimiah Warren (FA), Tim Lelito (UDFA)

OC (1) Brian De La Puente, Elliot Mealer(UDFA)

RG (2) Jahri Evans, Andrew Tiller, Ricky Henry (FA)

RT (2) Zach Strief, Jason Smith (FA), Bryce Harris (FA)

TE (3) Jimmy Graham, Benjamin Watson (FA), Mike Higgins, Keavon Milton (UDFA), Josh Hill (UDFA)

FL (3) Lance Moore, Kenny Stills (R5), Saalim Hakim (FA), Andy Tanner, Preston Parker (FA), Joseph Morgan


DEFENSE

RDE (2) Cameron Jordan, Tom Johnson, Glenn Foster (UDFA)

NT (2) Brodrick Bunkley, John Jenkins (R3), Tyrunn Walker, Isaako Aaitui (FA)

LDE (2) Akiem Hicks, Kenyon Coleman (FA), Jay Richardson

SAM (2) Martez Wilson, Rufus Johnson (R6), Baraka Atkins (FA), Victor Butler (FA)

MIKE (2) Curtis Lofton, Ramon Humber, Chris Chamberlain, Kevin Reddick (UDFA)

WILL (2) Jon Vilma, David Hawthorne, Will Herring, Austin Johnson, Eric Martin (UDFA)

JACK (3) Will Smith, Junior Galette, Chase Thomas (UDFA), Ray Shipman (UDFA)

CB (3) Jabari Greer, Corey White, AJ Davis (FA), Dion Turner (FA), Chris Carr (FA)

SS (2) Kenny Vaccaro (R1), Roman Harper, Isa Abdul-Quddus, Akwasi Owusu-Ansah (FA)

FS (3) Malcolm Jenkins, Rafael Bush, Jim Leonhard (FA), Jerico Nelson

CB (2) Keenan Lewis, Patrick Robinson, Rod Sweeting (UDFA), Korey Lindsey (FA)


KICKING

PK (1) Garrett Hartley, Jose Maltos (UDFA)

P (1) Thomas Morstead

LS (1) Justin Drescher

PR Darren Sproles

KR Travaris Cadet, Darren Sproles

Key:

POS (#) Likely Slots

Incumbent Starter

Additions (Acquired Via)

Hot Seat

Injured

NonFootball-Injured

[B][COLOR="Red"]***UPDATE*** Training Camp Opens Friday!!!

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SAINTS DEPTH CHART - 2013

OFFENSE

QB Drew Brees, Luke McCown (FA), Seneca Wallace (FA), Ryan Griffin (UDFA)

FB Jed Collins, Austin Johnson (FA)

RB Pierre Thomas, Mark Ingram, Darren Sproles, Travaris Cadet, Khiry Robinson (UDFA)

WR Lance Moore, Nick Toon, Saalim Hakim (FA),Courtney Roby, Chris Givens (FA), Brent Leonard (UDFA), Marques Colston

LT Charles Brown, Jason Smith (FA), Terron Armstead (R3)

LG Ben Grubbs, Andrew Tiller, Elliot Mealer(UDFA)

OC Brian De La Puente, Eric Olsen, Jerimiah Warren (FA)

RG (2) Jahri Evans, Ricky Henry (FA), Tim Lelito (UDFA)

RT (2) Zach Strief, Marcel Jones, Bryce Harris (FA)

TE (3) Jimmy Graham, Benjamin Watson (FA), Mike Higgins, Josh Hill (UDFA), Keavon Milton (UDFA)

WR (3) Joseph Morgan, Andy Tanner, Kenny Stills (R5), Jarred Fayson, Preston Parker (FA)


DEFENSE

LDE Kenyon Coleman (FA), Akiem Hicks, Jay Richardson, Glenn Foster (UDFA)

NT Brodrick Bunkley, John Jenkins (R3), Isaako Aaitui (FA)

RDE Cameron Jordan, Tom Johnson, Tyrunn Walker

SAM Junior Galette, Rufus Johnson (R6), Eric Martin (UDFA), Victor Butler (FA)

MIKE Curtis Lofton, Chris Chamberlain, Ramon Humber, Kevin Reddick (UDFA)

WILL Jon Vilma, David Hawthorne, Will Herring, Ray Shipman (UDFA)

JACK Will Smith, Martez Wilson, Baraka Atkins (FA), Chase Thomas (UDFA)

CB Jabari Greer, AJ Davis (FA), Dion Turner (FA), Rod Sweeting (UDFA)

SS Roman Harper, Jim Leonhard (FA), Kenny Vaccaro (R1), Akwasi Owusu-Ansah (FA)

FS Malcolm Jenkins, Rafael Bush, Isa Abdul-Quddus, Jerico Nelson

CB Keenan Lewis, Corey White, Korey Lindsey (FA), Chris Carr (FA), Patrick Robinson


KICKING

PK Garrett Hartley, Jose Maltos (UDFA)

P Thomas Morstead

LS Justin Drescher, Jed Collins

H Thomas Morstead

PR Darren Sproles, Travaris Cadet, Lance Moore

KR Darren Sproles, Travaris Cadet, Pierre Thomas

KO Thomas Morstead, Garrett Hartley, Jose Maltos (UDFA)

Key:

POS (#Likely Slots)

Starter

Additions (Acquired Via)

Hot Seat

Injured

PUP/Physically Unable to Perform

Declared Non-Football Injury

Note: Per the Unofficial Depth Chart on the Official Saints Website 27 July 2013

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Surprised Coleman was listed ahead of Akiem Nicks, really got disappointed with Galette opposite Will Smith; then I looked on offense and saw Marques Colston at the bottom of the depth chart...

Re: Saints Depth Chart 2013
 

Was looking at the salary cap and defensive backs; expecting Malcolm Jenkins to take over Greer's salary cap slot should PRob redeem himself this season...

Re: Saints Depth Chart 2013
 

SAINTS DEPTH CHART - 2013

OFFENSE

QB (2) Drew Brees, Luke McCown (FA), Seneca Wallace (FA), Ryan Griffin (UDFA)

FB (1) Jed Collins, Austin Johnson (FA)

RB (4) Pierre Thomas, Mark Ingram, Darren Sproles, Travaris Cadet, Khiry Robinson (UDFA)

WR (3) Lance Moore, Nick Toon, Saalim Hakim (FA), Courtney Roby, Chris Givens (FA), Tim Toone, Marques Colston

LT (2) Charles Brown, Jason Smith (FA), Terron Armstead (R3)

LG (2) Ben Grubbs, Andrew Tiller, Elliot Mealer(UDFA)

OC (1) Brian De La Puente, Eric Olsen, Jerimiah Warren (FA)

RG (2) Jahri Evans, Ricky Henry (FA), Tim Lelito (UDFA)

RT (2) Zach Strief, Marcel Jones, Bryce Harris (FA)

TE (3) Jimmy Graham, Benjamin Watson (FA), Mike Higgins, Josh Hill (UDFA), Keavon Milton (UDFA)

WR (3) Joseph Morgan, Andy Tanner, Kenny Stills (R5), Jarred Fayson, Preston Parker (FA)


DEFENSE

LDE (2) Kenyon Coleman (FA), Akiem Hicks, Jay Richardson, Glenn Foster (UDFA)

NT (3) Brodrick Bunkley, John Jenkins (R3), Isaako Aaitui (FA)

RDE (2) Cameron Jordan, Tom Johnson, Tyrunn Walker

SAM (2) Junior Galette, Rufus Johnson (R6), Eric Martin (UDFA), Victor Butler (FA)

MIKE (2) Curtis Lofton, Chris Chamberlain, Ramon Humber, Kevin Reddick (UDFA)

WILL (2) Jon Vilma, David Hawthorne, Will Herring, Ray Shipman (UDFA)

JACK (2) Will Smith, Baraka Atkins (FA), Chase Thomas (UDFA), Martez Wilson

CB (3) Jabari Greer, AJ Davis (FA), Dion Turner (FA), Rod Sweeting (UDFA)

SS (3) Roman Harper, Jim Leonhard (FA), Kenny Vaccaro (R1), Akwasi Owusu-Ansah (FA)

FS (2) Malcolm Jenkins, Rafael Bush, Isa Abdul-Quddus, Jerico Nelson

CB (2) Keenan Lewis, Corey White, Korey Lindsey (FA), Chris Carr (FA), Patrick Robinson


KICKING

PK (1) Garrett Hartley, Jose Maltos (UDFA)

P (1) Thomas Morstead

LS (1) Justin Drescher, Jed Collins

H Thomas Morstead

PR Darren Sproles, Travaris Cadet, Lance Moore

KR Darren Sproles, Travaris Cadet, Pierre Thomas

KO Thomas Morstead, Garrett Hartley, Jose Maltos (UDFA)

Key:

POS (#Likely Slots)

Starter

Additions (Acquired Via)

Hot Seat

Injured

PUP/Physically Unable to Perform

Declared Non-Football Injury

Note: Per the Unofficial Depth Chart on the Official Saints Website 27 July 2013

Re: Saints Depth Chart 2013
 

What? No one on the hot seat?

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SAINTS DEPTH CHART - 2013

OFFENSE

QB (2) Drew Brees, Luke McCown (FA), Seneca Wallace (FA), Ryan Griffin (UDFA)

FB (1) Jed Collins, Austin Johnson (FA)

RB (4) Pierre Thomas, Mark Ingram, Darren Sproles, Travaris Cadet, Khiry Robinson (UDFA)

WR (3) Lance Moore, Nick Toon, Saalim Hakim (FA), Courtney Roby, Chris Givens (FA), Tim Toone, Marques Colston

LT (2) Charles Brown, Jason Smith (FA), Terron Armstead (R3)

LG (2) Ben Grubbs, Andrew Tiller, Elliot Mealer(UDFA)

OC (1) Brian De La Puente, Eric Olsen, Jerimiah Warren (FA)

RG (2) Jahri Evans, Ricky Henry (FA), Tim Lelito (UDFA)

RT (2) Zach Strief, Marcel Jones, Bryce Harris (FA)

TE (3) Jimmy Graham, Benjamin Watson (FA), Mike Higgins, Josh Hill (UDFA), Keavon Milton (UDFA)

WR (3) Joseph Morgan, Andy Tanner, Kenny Stills (R5), Jarred Fayson, Preston Parker (FA)


DEFENSE

LDE (2) Kenyon Coleman (FA), Akiem Hicks, Jay Richardson, Glenn Foster (UDFA)

NT (3) Brodrick Bunkley, John Jenkins (R3), Isaako Aaitui (FA)

RDE (2) Cameron Jordan, Tom Johnson, Tyrunn Walker

SAM (2) Junior Galette, Rufus Johnson (R6), Eric Martin (UDFA), Victor Butler (FA)

MIKE (2) Curtis Lofton, Chris Chamberlain, Ramon Humber, Kevin Reddick (UDFA)

WILL (2) Jon Vilma, David Hawthorne, Will Herring, Ray Shipman (UDFA)

JACK (2) Will Smith, Baraka Atkins (FA), Chase Thomas (UDFA), Martez Wilson

CB (3) Jabari Greer, AJ Davis (FA), Dion Turner (FA), Rod Sweeting (UDFA)

SS (3) Roman Harper, Jim Leonhard (FA), Kenny Vaccaro (R1), Akwasi Owusu-Ansah (FA)

FS (2) Malcolm Jenkins, Rafael Bush, Isa Abdul-Quddus, Jerico Nelson

CB (2) Keenan Lewis, Corey White, Korey Lindsey (FA), Chris Carr (FA), Patrick Robinson/PUP


KICKING

PK (1) Garrett Hartley, Jose Maltos (UDFA)

P (1) Thomas Morstead

LS (1) Justin Drescher, Jed Collins

H Thomas Morstead

PR Darren Sproles, Travaris Cadet, Lance Moore

KR Darren Sproles, Travaris Cadet, Pierre Thomas

KO Thomas Morstead, Garrett Hartley, Jose Maltos (UDFA)

Key:

POS (#Likely Slots)

Starter

Additions (Acquired Via)

Hot Seat

Injured

PUP/Physically Unable to Perform

Declared Non-Football Injury

Note: Per the Unofficial Depth Chart on the Official Saints Website 27 July 2013

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SAINTS DEPTH CHART - 2013

OFFENSE

QB (2) Drew Brees, Luke McCown (FA), Ryan Griffin (UDFA), Seneca Wallace/Groin (FA)

FB (1) Jed Collins, Austin Johnson (FA)

RB (4) Pierre Thomas, Mark Ingram, Darren Sproles, Travaris Cadet, Khiry Robinson (UDFA)

WR (3) Lance Moore, Nick Toon, Saalim Hakim (FA), Courtney Roby, Chris Givens (FA), Tim Toone, Marques Colston/Foot

LT (2) Charles Brown, Jason Smith (FA), Terron Armstead (R3)

LG (2) Ben Grubbs, Andrew Tiller, Elliot Mealer(UDFA)

OC (1) Brian De La Puente, Eric Olsen, Jerimiah Warren (FA)

RG (2) Jahri Evans, Ricky Henry (FA), Tim Lelito (UDFA)

RT (2) Zach Strief, Marcel Jones, Bryce Harris (FA)

TE (3) Jimmy Graham, Benjamin Watson (FA), Mike Higgins, Josh Hill (UDFA), Keavon Milton (UDFA)

WR (3) Andy Tanner, Kenny Stills (R5), Jarred Fayson, Preston Parker (FA), Joseph Morgan/Knee


DEFENSE

LDE (2) Kenyon Coleman (FA), Akiem Hicks, Jay Richardson, Glenn Foster (UDFA)

NT (3) Brodrick Bunkley, John Jenkins (R3), Isaako Aaitui (FA)

RDE (2) Cameron Jordan, Tyrunn Walker, Tom Johnson/Hip

SAM (2) Junior Galette, Rufus Johnson (R6), Eric Martin (UDFA), Victor Butler (FA)/Knee

MIKE (2) Curtis Lofton, Chris Chamberlain, Ramon Humber, Kevin Reddick (UDFA)

WILL (2) Jon Vilma, David Hawthorne, Will Herring, Ray Shipman (UDFA)

JACK (2) Will Smith, Baraka Atkins (FA), Chase Thomas (UDFA), Martez Wilson/Elbow

CB (3) Jabari Greer, AJ Davis (FA), Dion Turner (FA), Rod Sweeting (UDFA)

SS (3) Roman Harper, Jim Leonhard (FA), Kenny Vaccaro (R1), Akwasi Owusu-Ansah (FA)

FS (2) Malcolm Jenkins, Rafael Bush, Isa Abdul-Quddus, Jerico Nelson

CB (2) Keenan Lewis, Corey White, Korey Lindsey (FA), Chris Carr (FA), Patrick Robinson/PUP


KICKING

PK (1) Garrett Hartley, Jose Maltos (UDFA)

P (1) Thomas Morstead

LS (1) Justin Drescher, Jed Collins

H Thomas Morstead

PR Darren Sproles, Travaris Cadet, Lance Moore

KR Darren Sproles, Travaris Cadet, Pierre Thomas

KO Thomas Morstead, Garrett Hartley, Jose Maltos (UDFA)

Key:

POS (#Likely Slots)

Starter

Additions (Acquired Via)

Hot Seat

Injured

PUP/Physically Unable to Perform

Declared Non-Football Injury

Note: Per the Unofficial Depth Chart on the Official Saints Website 04 Aug 2013

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JP's PROJECTED SAINTS DEPTH CHART - 2013

OFFENSE

QB (2) Drew Brees, Ryan Griffin (UDFA)

FB (1) Jed Collins

RB (4) Pierre Thomas, Mark Ingram, Darren Sproles, Travaris Cadet

WR (3) Marques Colston/Foot, Nick Toon, Saalim Hakim (FA)

LT (2) Terron Armstead (R3), Charles Brown

LG (2) Ben Grubbs, Andrew Tiller

OC (1) Brian De La Puente

RG (2) Jahri Evans, Eric Olsen

RT (2) Zach Strief, Marcel Jones

TE (3) Jimmy Graham, Benjamin Watson (FA), Mike Higgins

WR (3) Lance Moore, Andy Tanner, Kenny Stills (R5)


DEFENSE

LDE (2) Kenyon Coleman (FA), Akiem Hicks

NT (3) Brodrick Bunkley, John Jenkins (R3), Isaako Aaitui (FA)

RDE (2) Cameron Jordan, Rufus Johnson (R6)

SLB (2) Junior Galette, Eric Martin (UDFA)

MLB (2) Curtis Lofton, Chris Chamberlain

WLB (2) Jon Vilma, David Hawthorne

JLB (2) Martez Wilson/Elbow, Chase Thomas (UDFA)

CB (3) Jabari Greer, Chris Carr (FA), Rod Sweeting (UDFA)

SS (2) Kenny Vaccaro (R1), Roman Harper

FS (3) Malcolm Jenkins, Rafael Bush, Corey White

CB (2) Keenan Lewis, Patrick Robinson


KICKING

PK (1) Garrett Hartley

P (1) Thomas Morstead

LS (1) Justin Drescher, Jed Collins

H Thomas Morstead

PR Darren Sproles, Travaris Cadet, Lance Moore

KR Darren Sproles, Travaris Cadet, Pierre Thomas

KO Thomas Morstead, Garrett Hartley

Reserved Lists

Victor Butler (FA)/Knee

Key:

POS (#Likely Slots)

Starter

Additions (Acquired Via)

Hot Seat

Injured

PUP/Physically Unable to Perform

Declared Non-Football Injury

Re: Saints Depth Chart 2013
 

SAINTS DEPTH CHART - 2013

OFFENSE

QB (2) Drew Brees, Luke McCown (FA), Ryan Griffin (UDFA), Seneca Wallace/Groin (FA)

FB (1) Jed Collins, Austin Johnson (FA)

RB (4) Pierre Thomas, Mark Ingram, Darren Sproles, Travaris Cadet, Khiry Robinson (UDFA)

WR (3) Lance Moore, Nick Toon, Saalim Hakim (FA), Courtney Roby, Chris Givens (FA), Tim Toone, Marques Colston/Foot

LT (2) Charles Brown, Jason Smith (FA), Terron Armstead (R3)

LG (2) Ben Grubbs, Andrew Tiller, Elliot Mealer(UDFA)

OC (1) Brian De La Puente, Eric Olsen, Jerimiah Warren (FA)

RG (2) Jahri Evans, Ricky Henry (FA), Tim Lelito (UDFA)

RT (2) Zach Strief, Marcel Jones, Bryce Harris (FA)

TE (3) Jimmy Graham, Benjamin Watson (FA), Mike Higgins, Josh Hill (UDFA), Keavon Milton (UDFA)

WR (3) Andy Tanner, Kenny Stills (R5), Jarred Fayson, Preston Parker (FA), Joseph Morgan/Knee, Steve Breaston (FA)

DEFENSE

LDE (2) Kenyon Coleman (FA), Akiem Hicks, Jay Richardson, Glenn Foster (UDFA)

NT (3) Brodrick Bunkley, John Jenkins (R3), Isaako Aaitui (FA)

RDE (2) Cameron Jordan, Tyrunn Walker, Tom Johnson/Hip

SAM (2) Junior Galette, Rufus Johnson (R6), Eric Martin (UDFA), Victor Butler (FA)/Knee

MIKE (2) Curtis Lofton, Chris Chamberlain, Ramon Humber, Kevin Reddick (UDFA)

WILL (2) Jon Vilma, David Hawthorne, Will Herring, Ray Shipman (UDFA)

JACK (2) Will Smith, Baraka Atkins (FA), Chase Thomas (UDFA), Martez Wilson/Elbow

CB (3) Jabari Greer, AJ Davis (FA), Dion Turner (FA), Rod Sweeting (UDFA)

SS (3) Roman Harper, Jim Leonhard (FA), Kenny Vaccaro (R1), Akwasi Owusu-Ansah (FA)

FS (2) Malcolm Jenkins, Rafael Bush, Isa Abdul-Quddus, Jerico Nelson

CB (2) Keenan Lewis, Corey White, Korey Lindsey (FA), Chris Carr (FA), Patrick Robinson


KICKING

PK (1) Garrett Hartley, Jose Maltos (UDFA)

P (1) Thomas Morstead

LS (1) Justin Drescher, Jed Collins

H Thomas Morstead

PR Darren Sproles, Travaris Cadet, Lance Moore

KR Darren Sproles, Travaris Cadet, Pierre Thomas

KO Thomas Morstead, Garrett Hartley, Jose Maltos (UDFA)

Key:

POS (#Likely Slots)

Starter

Additions (Acquired Via)

Hot Seat

Injured

PUP/Physically Unable to Perform

Declared Non-Football Injury

Note: Per the Unofficial Depth Chart on the Official Saints Website 04 Aug 2013

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SAINTS DEPTH CHART - 2013

OFFENSE

QB (2) Drew Brees, Luke McCown (FA), Ryan Griffin (UDFA), Seneca Wallace/Groin (FA)

FB (1) Jed Collins, Austin Johnson (FA)

RB (4) Pierre Thomas, Mark Ingram, Darren Sproles, Travaris Cadet, Khiry Robinson (UDFA)

WR (3) Lance Moore, Nick Toon, Saalim Hakim (FA), Courtney Roby, Chris Givens (FA), Tim Toone, Marques Colston/Foot

LT (2) Charles Brown, Jason Smith (FA), Terron Armstead (R3)

LG (2) Ben Grubbs, Andrew Tiller, Elliot Mealer(UDFA)

OC (1) Brian De La Puente, Eric Olsen, Jerimiah Warren (FA)

RG (2) Jahri Evans, Ricky Henry (FA), Tim Lelito (UDFA)

RT (2) Zach Strief, Marcel Jones, Bryce Harris (FA)

TE (3) Jimmy Graham, Benjamin Watson (FA), Mike Higgins, Josh Hill (UDFA), Keavon Milton (UDFA)

WR (3) Andy Tanner, Kenny Stills (R5), Jarred Fayson, Preston Parker (FA), Steve Breaston (FA), Joseph Morgan/Knee

DEFENSE

LDE (2) Akiem Hicks, Jay Richardson, Glenn Foster (UDFA), Kenyon Coleman (FA)

NT (3) Brodrick Bunkley, John Jenkins (R3), Isaako Aaitui (FA)

RDE (2) Cameron Jordan, Tyrunn Walker, Tom Johnson/Hip

SAM (2) Junior Galette, Rufus Johnson (R6), Eric Martin (UDFA), Victor Butler (FA)/Knee

MIKE (2) Curtis Lofton, Chris Chamberlain, Ramon Humber, Kevin Reddick (UDFA)

WILL (2) Jon Vilma, David Hawthorne, Will Herring, Ray Shipman (UDFA)

JACK (2) Will Smith, Baraka Atkins (FA), Chase Thomas (UDFA), Martez Wilson/Elbow

CB (3) Jabari Greer, AJ Davis (FA), Dion Turner (FA), Rod Sweeting (UDFA)

SS (3) Roman Harper, Jim Leonhard (FA), Kenny Vaccaro (R1), Akwasi Owusu-Ansah (FA)

FS (2) Malcolm Jenkins, Rafael Bush, Isa Abdul-Quddus, Jerico Nelson

CB (2) Keenan Lewis, Corey White, Korey Lindsey (FA), Chris Carr (FA), Patrick Robinson


KICKING

PK (1) Garrett Hartley, Jose Maltos (UDFA)

P (1) Thomas Morstead

LS (1) Justin Drescher, Jed Collins

H Thomas Morstead

PR Darren Sproles, Travaris Cadet, Lance Moore

KR Darren Sproles, Travaris Cadet, Pierre Thomas

KO Thomas Morstead, Garrett Hartley, Jose Maltos (UDFA)

Key:

POS (#Likely Slots)

Starter

Additions (Acquired Via)

Hot Seat

Injured

PUP/Physically Unable to Perform/Injured Reserve

Declared Non-Football Injury

Note: Per the Unofficial Depth Chart on the Official Saints Website 04 Aug 2013

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SAINTS DEPTH CHART - 2013

OFFENSE

QB (2) Drew Brees, Luke McCown (FA), Ryan Griffin (UDFA), Seneca Wallace/Groin (FA)

FB (1) Jed Collins, Austin Johnson (FA)

RB (4) Mark Ingram, Darren Sproles, Travaris Cadet, Khiry Robinson (UDFA), Pierre Thomas

WR (3) Nick Toon, Saalim Hakim (FA), Courtney Roby, Chris Givens (FA), Tim Toone, Marques Colston/Foot

LT (2) Charles Brown, Jason Smith (FA), Terron Armstead (R3)

LG (2) Ben Grubbs, Andrew Tiller, Elliot Mealer(UDFA)

OC (1) Brian De La Puente, Jerimiah Warren (FA), Eric Olsen

RG (2) Jahri Evans, Ricky Henry (FA), Tim Lelito (UDFA)

RT (2) Zach Strief, Marcel Jones, Bryce Harris (FA)

TE (3) Jimmy Graham, Benjamin Watson (FA), Mike Higgins, Josh Hill (UDFA), Keavon Milton (UDFA)

WR (3) Lance Moore, Andy Tanner, Preston Parker (FA), Kenny Stills (R5), Jarred Fayson, Steve Breaston (FA)
DEFENSE

LDE (2) Akiem Hicks, Jay Richardson, Glenn Foster (UDFA)

NT (3) Brodrick Bunkley, John Jenkins (R3), Isaako Aaitui (FA)

RDE (2) Cameron Jordan, Tyrunn Walker, Tom Johnson/Hip

SAM (2) Rufus Johnson (R6), Eric Martin (UDFA), Victor Butler (FA)/Knee, Junior Galette

MIKE (2) Curtis Lofton, Chris Chamberlain, Ramon Humber, Kevin Reddick (UDFA)

WILL (2) David Hawthorne, Will Herring, Ray Shipman (UDFA), Jon Vilma

JACK (2) Will Smith, Baraka Atkins (FA), Chase Thomas (UDFA), Martez Wilson/Elbow

CB (3) Jabari Greer, AJ Davis (FA), Dion Turner (FA), Rod Sweeting (UDFA)

SS (3) Roman Harper, Jim Leonhard (FA), Kenny Vaccaro (R1), Akwasi Owusu-Ansah (FA)

FS (2) Malcolm Jenkins, Rafael Bush, Isa Abdul-Quddus, Jerico Nelson

CB (2) Keenan Lewis, Corey White, Korey Lindsey (FA), Chris Carr (FA), Patrick Robinson


KICKING

PK (1) Garrett Hartley, Jose Maltos (UDFA)

P (1) Thomas Morstead

LS (1) Justin Drescher, Jed Collins

H Thomas Morstead

PR Darren Sproles, Travaris Cadet, Lance Moore

KR Darren Sproles, Travaris Cadet, Pierre Thomas

KO Thomas Morstead, Garrett Hartley, Jose Maltos (UDFA)

Injured Reserve
DE Kenyon Coleman (FA)
WR Joseph Morgan/Knee


Key:

POS (#Likely Slots)

Starter

Additions (Acquired Via)

Hot Seat

Injured

PUP/Physically Unable to Perform/Injured Reserve

Declared Non-Football Injury

Note: Per the Unofficial Depth Chart on the Official Saints Website 10 Aug 2013

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SAINTS DEPTH CHART - 2013 [Projection Post PS Week 1]

OFFENSE

QB (2) Drew Brees, Ryan Griffin (UDFA)

FB (1) Jed Collins

RB (4) Pierre Thomas. Mark Ingram, Darren Sproles, Khiry Robinson (UDFA)

WR (3) Marques Colston, Nick Toon, Andy Tanner

LT (2) Charles Brown, Terron Armstead (R3)

LG (2) Ben Grubbs, Andrew Tiller

OC (1) Brian De La Puente

RG (2) Jahri Evans, Eric Olsen

RT (2) Zach Strief, Marcel Jones

TE (3) Jimmy Graham, Benjamin Watson (FA), Mike Higgins

WR (3) Lance Moore, Preston Parker (FA)


DEFENSE

LDE (2) Akiem Hicks, Will Smith

NDT (2) Brodrick Bunkley, John Jenkins (R3)

RDE (2) Cameron Jordan, Glenn Foster (UDFA)

SLB (3) Junior Galette, Eric Martin (UDFA), Rufus Johnson (R6)

MLB (2) Curtis Lofton, Kevin Reddick (UDFA)

WLB (2) Jon Vilma, Will Herring

JLB (2) Martez Wilson, Chase Thomas (UDFA)

CB (3) Jabari Greer, Patrick Robinson, Rod Sweeting (UDFA)

SS (2) Kenny Vaccaro (R1), Roman Harper

FS (3) Malcolm Jenkins, Rafael Bush, Isa Abdul-Quddus

CB (2) Keenan Lewis, Corey White


KICKING

PK (1) Garrett Hartley

P (1) Thomas Morstead

LS (1) Justin Drescher, Jed Collins

H Thomas Morstead

PR Darren Sproles, Travaris Cadet, Lance Moore

KR Darren Sproles, Travaris Cadet, Pierre Thomas

KO Thomas Morstead, Garrett Hartley

Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) / Injured Reserve

Victor Butler (FA)/Knee

DE Kenyon Coleman (FA)/Chest
WR Joseph Morgan/Knee


Key:

POS (#Likely Slots)

Starter

Additions (Acquired Via)

Hot Seat

Injured

Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) / Injured Reserve (IR)

Declared Non-Football Injury

Note: Projections after Preseason Week 1

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Running Back, if Thomas continues to have one oof those lingering injuries, Ingram may win the job by default...

Throw Chase Thomas, Eric Martin and Rufus Johnson to the fire - either they can play or not - and we find out now...

Those Smith and Harper contracts really suck b@lls...

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SAINTS DEPTH CHART - 2013 [Projection Post PS Week Two]

OFFENSE

QB (2) Drew Brees, Ryan Griffin (UDFA)

FB (1) Jed Collins

RB (4) Pierre Thomas. Mark Ingram, Darren Sproles, Khiry Robinson (UDFA)

WR (3) Marques Colston, Nick Toon, Preston Parker (FA)

LT (2) Charles Brown, Terron Armstead (R3)

LG (2) Ben Grubbs, Andrew Tiller

OC (2) Brian De La Puente, Eric Olsen

RG (2) Jahri Evans, Ricky Henry

RT (2) Zach Strief, Bryce Harris

TE (3) Jimmy Graham, Benjamin Watson (FA), Mike Higgins

WR (2) Lance Moore, Kenny Stills (R5)


DEFENSE

LDE (2) Akiem Hicks, Tyrunn Walker

NDT (2) Brodrick Bunkley, John Jenkins (R3)

RDE (2) Cameron Jordan, Glenn Foster (UDFA)

SLB (3) Junior Galette, Rufus Johnson (R6), Eric Martin (UDFA)

MLB (2) Curtis Lofton, Ramon Humber

WLB (2) David Hawthorne, Will Herring

JLB (2) Will Smith, Martez Wilson

CB (3) Jabari Greer, Corey White, Rod Sweeting (UDFA)

SS (2) Kenny Vaccaro (R1), Roman Harper

FS (3) Malcolm Jenkins, Rafael Bush, Isa Abdul-Quddus

CB (2) Keenan Lewis, Patrick Robinson


KICKING

PK (1) Garrett Hartley

P (1) Thomas Morstead

LS (1) Justin Drescher, Jed Collins

H Thomas Morstead

PR Darren Sproles, Lance Moore

KR Darren Sproles, Pierre Thomas

KO Thomas Morstead, Garrett Hartley

Physically Unable to Perform (PUP)

Jon Vilma/Knee
Victor Butler (FA)/Knee

Injured Reserve

DE Kenyon Coleman (FA)/Chest
WR Joseph Morgan/Knee


Key:

POS (#Likely Slots)

Starter

Additions (Acquired Via)

Hot Seat

Injured

Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) / Injured Reserve (IR)

Declared Non-Football Injury

Note: Projections after Preseason Week Two (2)

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The Big Test will be @Houston - then the first set of cuts the following Tuesday...

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Seneca Wallace released

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Did Chase Thomas even play in the Oakland game? I didn't recall seeing him out there or at least they didn't mention his name.

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SAINTS DEPTH CHART - 2013 [Projection Week Three PS]

OFFENSE

QB (2) Drew Brees, Ryan Griffin (UDFA)

FB (1) Jed Collins

RB (4) Pierre Thomas, Mark Ingram, Darren Sproles, Khiry Robinson (UDFA)

WR (3) Marques Colston, Nick Toon, Courtney Roby

LT (2) Charles Brown, Terron Armstead (R3)

LG (2) Ben Grubbs, Andrew Tiller

OC (1) Brian De La Puente

RG (2) Jahri Evans, Eric Olsen

RT (2) Zach Strief, Bryce Harris

TE (3) Jimmy Graham, Benjamin Watson (FA), Mike Higgins

WR (3) Lance Moore, Kenny Stills (R5), Preston Parker (FA)



DEFENSE

LDE (2) Akiem Hicks, Tyrunn Walker

NDT (2) Brodrick Bunkley, John Jenkins (R3)

RDE (2) Cameron Jordan, Glenn Foster (UDFA)

SLB (3) Junior Galette, Rufus Johnson (R6), Eric Martin (UDFA)

MLB (2) Curtis Lofton, Ramon Humber

WLB (2) David Hawthorne, Will Herring

JLB (2) Will Smith, Martez Wilson

CB (3) Jabari Greer, Corey White, Rod Sweeting (UDFA)

SS (2) Kenny Vaccaro (R1), Roman Harper

FS (3) Malcolm Jenkins, Rafael Bush, Isa Abdul-Quddus

CB (2) Keenan Lewis, Patrick Robinson


KICKING

PK (1) Garrett Hartley

P (1) Thomas Morstead

LS (1) Justin Drescher, Jed Collins

H Thomas Morstead

PR Darren Sproles, Lance Moore

KR Darren Sproles, Pierre Thomas

KO Thomas Morstead, Garrett Hartley

Physically Unable to Perform (PUP)

Jon Vilma/Knee
Victor Butler (FA)/Knee

Injured Reserve

DE Kenyon Coleman (FA)/Chest
WR Joseph Morgan/Knee


Key:

POS (#Likely Slots)

Starter

Additions (Acquired Via)

Hot Seat

Injured

Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) / Injured Reserve (IR)

Declared Non-Football Injury

Note: Projections after Preseason Week Two (2)

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Three positions watching in the Houston game...

Inside Linebacker: Lofton is in; Hawthorne & Humber can solidify their positions; Herring has size, experience; Chamberlain, proven special teamer, has to demonstrate he can make plays from scrimmage; Reddick and Shipman will have to show, despite inexperience, the talent and impact is close to Humber, Herring, Chamberlain - making it a financial decision...

Defensive Line: Jordan, Hicks, Bunkley, Jenkins are in; Walker and Foster needs that third game to punch their tickets; Johnson being injured is gonna cost him; would rather see Will Smith moved as a reserve DE until his contract expires...

Defensive Back: Lewis, Greer, Vaccaro, Jenkins are in: Harper has not looked good, but, like Smith, is a bad contract the team is stuck; Bush should be safe, in fact, he outplayed Jenkins and Harper at the end of last season; Abdul-Quddus is having a non-eventful training camp which can be dangerous for a reserve, but, like Bush, he outplayed the starting safeties at the end of last season; Nelson can't seem to get the reps to develop; like Jim Leonhard, despite being undersized, and wish he could push Harper and his dead contract away as well as tutor, guide young Vaccaro...

Didn't mention Outside Linebacker because I don't see the Healthy talent level at the position we need and puzzled why the self-proclaimed genius Rob Ryan couldn't find a way to make Chase Thomas fit; not confident as others in Junior Galette; waiting to see if Martez Wilson can play three downs; would love to see Eric Martin play with the ones (as I wanted to see with Chase Thomas); and am amazed that the Saints are pounding Square Peg Smith into the round hole at OLB; Rufus Johnson seems too big to play OLB...