My Final 53 Man Roster, 2005 version1

Danno · 08-05-2005, 12:22 PM

53 man roster looks set, barring some pre-season surprises or injuries.
25 Defense
25 Offense
3 Special Teams

DEFENSE
DE (4) Howard, Grant, Smith, Bryant,
DT (5) Young, Leisle, Whitehead, Sullivan, Jefferson
LB (7) Watson, Fincher, Bockwoldt, Allen, Hodge, McKinnon, Grant (Fisher if Grant gets hurt again)
CB (4) McKenzie, Brown, Craft, Thomas
S (5) Smith, Bellamy, Bullocks, Mitchell, Gleason

Fisher may replace Hodge if he looks good enough to play the SAM and is healthy.

OFFENSE
OL (8 ) Bentley, Brown, Mayberry, Holland, Gandy, Jacox, Stinchcomb, Nesbit.
TE (4) Conwell, Hilton, Meier, Williams
WR (6) Horn, Stallworth, Hakim, Henderson, Lewis, Gardner
RB (4) McAllister, Stecker, Smith, Karney
QB (3) Brooks, McPherson, (Bouman or Kingsbury)

Special teams:
Carney, Berger, Houser

McAffee: May take a LB spot (Fisher/Grant), or the last TE spot (Williams/Meier). But I doubt it. He finally gets cut.

ScottyRo · 08-05-2005, 12:38 PM

I think McAfee stays and we lose either Meier or Boo.

WhoDat · 08-05-2005, 12:39 PM

Nice list Danno.

Personally, I might give up Nesbit or McKinnon for McAfee. The guy's old but he's still a special teams ace. Houser, McAffee, Gleason, Mitchell, and Lewis should make for a good special teams (Berger too - who is real good. Carney is getting old).

ScottyRo · 08-05-2005, 12:43 PM

What about TE Hall? Is he finally getting cut? I think it's time. He may be an excellent blocker but we need TEs who can block and catch - even if their blocking isn't as good as his.

Euphoria · 08-05-2005, 12:43 PM

I am thinking Gardner maybe gone.

ssmitty · 08-05-2005, 02:06 PM

i agree............mcafee, while old has probably won us countless games on special team efforts that goes unrealized..........i would be surprised to say the least that he does'nt make the final cut.........smitty

papz · 08-05-2005, 02:59 PM

Nice list.

I've been under the impression that Hall is one of Haz's favorite... but someone has to be the odd man out. Besides Conwell and Hiltion, I think anyone of the 3 leftover could be gone.

With all the praise and improvement Gardner has made during camp, he's probably going to be our 4th receiver... much less being cut.

RockyMountainSaint · 08-05-2005, 03:14 PM

I am thinking Gardner maybe gone.

No way.

What about TE Hall? Is he finally getting cut? I think it's time.

Amen. It may be time for Boo to go as well.
Meier won't be able to make an impression what with the knee injury. He may go. Don't sleep on Hilton. He has looked good at camp.

It's hard to imagine Fast Freddy being cut. If only because he is one of my favorite Saints. He's also great with fans . Always upbeat and funny.
I was ecstatic when he was re-signed.

SaintCraig · 08-05-2005, 05:40 PM

At DT you left off our starter Howard Green. Do you really think so little of him?

ScottyRo · 08-05-2005, 06:00 PM

Good eyes, SC. I didn't spot him as being missing. So, both Meier and Boo are gone.

08-05-2005, 12:22 PM	#1
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,723	My Final 53 Man Roster, 2005 version1 53 man roster looks set, barring some pre-season surprises or injuries. 25 Defense 25 Offense 3 Special Teams DEFENSE DE (4) Howard, Grant, Smith, Bryant, DT (5) Young, Leisle, Whitehead, Sullivan, Jefferson LB (7) Watson, Fincher, Bockwoldt, Allen, Hodge, McKinnon, Grant (Fisher if Grant gets hurt again) CB (4) McKenzie, Brown, Craft, Thomas S (5) Smith, Bellamy, Bullocks, Mitchell, Gleason Fisher may replace Hodge if he looks good enough to play the SAM and is healthy. OFFENSE OL (8 ) Bentley, Brown, Mayberry, Holland, Gandy, Jacox, Stinchcomb, Nesbit. TE (4) Conwell, Hilton, Meier, Williams WR (6) Horn, Stallworth, Hakim, Henderson, Lewis, Gardner RB (4) McAllister, Stecker, Smith, Karney QB (3) Brooks, McPherson, (Bouman or Kingsbury) Special teams: Carney, Berger, Houser McAffee: May take a LB spot (Fisher/Grant), or the last TE spot (Williams/Meier). But I doubt it. He finally gets cut.

08-05-2005, 12:38 PM	#2
ScottyRo 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Williamsburg, VA (ugh, the food here) Posts: 1,704	RE: My Final 53 Man Roster, 2005 version1 I think McAfee stays and we lose either Meier or Boo.

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WhoDat 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 5,631	RE: My Final 53 Man Roster, 2005 version1 Nice list Danno. Personally, I might give up Nesbit or McKinnon for McAfee. The guy's old but he's still a special teams ace. Houser, McAffee, Gleason, Mitchell, and Lewis should make for a good special teams (Berger too - who is real good. Carney is getting old).
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ScottyRo 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Williamsburg, VA (ugh, the food here) Posts: 1,704	RE: My Final 53 Man Roster, 2005 version1 What about TE Hall? Is he finally getting cut? I think it's time. He may be an excellent blocker but we need TEs who can block and catch - even if their blocking isn't as good as his.

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ssmitty 1000 Posts + Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,879	i agree............mcafee, while old has probably won us countless games on special team efforts that goes unrealized..........i would be surprised to say the least that he does'nt make the final cut.........smitty
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papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,754	Nice list. I've been under the impression that Hall is one of Haz's favorite... but someone has to be the odd man out. Besides Conwell and Hiltion, I think anyone of the 3 leftover could be gone. With all the praise and improvement Gardner has made during camp, he's probably going to be our 4th receiver... much less being cut.

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RockyMountainSaint Mmm That Smell! Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Metairie Terrace Posts: 3,073	I am thinking Gardner maybe gone. No way. What about TE Hall? Is he finally getting cut? I think it's time. Amen. It may be time for Boo to go as well. Meier won't be able to make an impression what with the knee injury. He may go. Don't sleep on Hilton. He has looked good at camp. It's hard to imagine Fast Freddy being cut. If only because he is one of my favorite Saints. He's also great with fans . Always upbeat and funny. I was ecstatic when he was re-signed.

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SaintCraig Rookie Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 12	At DT you left off our starter Howard Green. Do you really think so little of him?
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ScottyRo 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Williamsburg, VA (ugh, the food here) Posts: 1,704	Good eyes, SC. I didn't spot him as being missing. So, both Meier and Boo are gone.