Predicting the Saints 53-Man Roster

by Dave Cariello on Aug 19, 2009 6:00 AM CDT

Here's a crack at the 53-man roster, not necessarily in correct depth chart order. Go ahead and share your thoughts.

Offense

*Position*	*Player*	*Player*	*Player*	*Player*	*Player*	*Player*
QB	Drew Brees	Mark Brunell	Joey Harrington
RB	Pierre Thomas	Reggie Bush	Mike Bell
FB	Heath Evans
WR	Marques Colston	Robert Meachem	Lance Moore	Devery Henderson	Rod Harper	Adrian Arrington
TE	Jeremy Shockey	Billy Miller	Darnell Dinkins
C	Jonathan Goodwin	Nick Leckey
G	Carl Nicks	Jamar Nesbit	Jahri Evans	Tim Duckworth
T	Jammal Brown	Jon Stinchcomb	Zach Strief	Jermon Bushrod

Defense

*Position*	*Player*	*Player*	*Player*	*Player*	*Player*	*Player*
DE	Bobby McCray	Anthony Hargrove	Paul Spicer	Jeff Charleston
DT	Sedrick Ellis	Kendrick Clancy	Rod Coleman	DeMario Pressley
LB	Jonathan Vilma	Scott Fujita	Scott Shanle	Jo-Lonn Dunbar	Jonathan Casillas	Anthony Waters
CB	Jabari Greer	Tracy Porter	Malcolm Jenkins	Randall Gay	Leigh Torrence
SS	Roman Harper	Pierson Prioleau
FS	Darren Sharper	Usama Young	Chip Vaughn

Special Teams

*Position*	*Player*
Kicker	John Carney
Punter	Thomas Morstead
Long Snapper	Jason Kyle

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DEs

We seem to be set at DE without Smith and Grant……..Not a bad situation to be in I guess.

by S'portDave on Aug 19, 2009 6:11 AM CDT reply actions

Dont forget about Derrick brooks, We will sign him, but he wont get be there for another week or two. he dont need the hits and if we wait we wont have to guarantee his contract for the whole season. Wait and see…….

by ricky e on Aug 20, 2009 10:52 AM CDT up reply actions

smith and grant

Dont count them out yet, but they do need to step it up and show their ability

by ricky e on Aug 20, 2009 10:54 AM CDT up reply actions

i think

thats b/c they will be suspended for the first four games and will not count against our 53 man roster

by sernycrusher on Aug 19, 2009 6:26 AM CDT reply actions

so who will they replace?

by sernycrusher on Aug 19, 2009 6:28 AM CDT reply actions

I can't see us keeping Drew Brees

Quarterbacks named “Drew” just never seem to make it. I say cut the cord and be done with it.

"Man, these fans are off the charts."
--Drew Brees

by MtnExile on Aug 19, 2009 7:10 AM CDT reply actions

Drew

are you crazy?? Drew is the heart and soul of the saints……

by ricky e on Aug 20, 2009 10:53 AM CDT up reply actions

It was sarcasm dude.

by FriarBob on Aug 20, 2009 1:19 PM CDT up reply actions

no, I think he was serious

Let him have it, ricky e. We need Drew.

She said, "You're strange, but don't change", and I let her.

by stujo4 on Aug 20, 2009 1:57 PM CDT up reply actions

LOL

“Whut kinda gator is that, paw?”

“Why, that’s thar’s an insta-gator.”

"You'll have sloppy balls. You have to find a way to get a grip on it." -Drew Brees

by coldpizza on Aug 20, 2009 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions

Didn't MT...

already ran Deuce out of town?

Just get the D going!

by FrenchFreak on Aug 20, 2009 4:15 PM CDT up reply actions

I would guess that Harper, Arrington, Pressley, Cassilas, Waters, and Vaughn are all people they might try to slip onto the practice squad after the major rounds of cuts in the hopes that nobody else during week 5 desperately needs position X enough to claim them off waivers.

by FriarBob on Aug 19, 2009 8:08 AM CDT reply actions

I think Pressley stays and maybe a guy like Prioleau goes..

Can’t Chip Vaughn play the back up SS?

by AKAY47 on Aug 19, 2009 8:12 AM CDT up reply actions

No way is Prioleau going.

No way. I will eat my hat.

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by Dave Cariello on Aug 19, 2009 10:28 AM CDT up reply actions

I agree

though to what extent depends on the size of your hat.

"You'll have sloppy balls. You have to find a way to get a grip on it." -Drew Brees

by coldpizza on Aug 19, 2009 11:24 AM CDT up reply actions

Vaughn

IS a strong safety. Prioleau can play both. I can’t imagine him not making the team. Especially with Jason David gone. Same goes for Troy Evans. Quality special teams cover guys don’t just grow on trees. While I agree that Waters and Vaughn have more upside at their respective positions, you have to be wary of the big picture. That’s why Leigh Torrence is ultimately going to survive the cuts, as well as a possibly a 6th receiver or 4th running back. Harper’s not eligible for the practice squad, btw. Waters is though, surprisingly enough. Not sure if he’d clear waivers, though. I know Vaughn wouldn’t.

"You'll have sloppy balls. You have to find a way to get a grip on it." -Drew Brees

by coldpizza on Aug 19, 2009 8:22 AM CDT up reply actions

I just realized

you meant Rod Harper. I have a feeling he’ll stick, though another afterthought WR may wind up outshining him, before all is said and done. If was just reading his bio on Wikipedia and it says he was leading the AF2 (arena league) in scoring, TDs, receiving TDs, tied for most receptions and 2nd in receiving yardage when he signed with the Saints. Could wind up being a diamond in the rough, a la Oronde Gadsden for the Phins a few years back.

"You'll have sloppy balls. You have to find a way to get a grip on it." -Drew Brees

by coldpizza on Aug 19, 2009 8:32 AM CDT up reply actions

the real trick

will be the Week 5 53-man roster in light of the suspensions. Doubt 6 WRs will make it. If Arrington doesn’t get on the field, he will be odd man out I am sorry to say. Real potential, but needs to get healthy fast. Probably keep 5 WRs and 2 FBs, not 1.

Not sold on Torrance at CB. Every time I see him on defense, he is getting beat or badly missing a tackle. Remind you of anyone? Supposed to be a special teams demon, but I like Gorrer instead based on what I have seen so far.

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by MobileSaint on Aug 19, 2009 8:20 AM CDT reply actions

“Every time I see him on defense, he is getting beat or badly missing a tackle. Remind you of anyone?”

Randall Gay?

"You'll have sloppy balls. You have to find a way to get a grip on it." -Drew Brees

by coldpizza on Aug 19, 2009 8:25 AM CDT up reply actions

Nate Bennett

could possibly edge out Nick Leckey for the backup center spot, being that he also plays guard. Not like they’re terribly pressed for bodies there anyway, being that Jason Kyle could fill in in a pinch. This would allow Duckworth to walk — or waddle, for what a Duck’s worth (thanks, I’ll be here all week) — and free up another roster spot.

"You'll have sloppy balls. You have to find a way to get a grip on it." -Drew Brees

by coldpizza on Aug 19, 2009 8:52 AM CDT reply actions

Danny Gorrer

I really like this kid. he’s my darkhorse to make the squad. i’d like to see him make it over torrence anyhoo.

Dud has spoken.

by Super Dud on Aug 19, 2009 9:26 AM CDT reply actions

Skyler Green & Derrick Brooks (Maybe)

I think Skyler is the return specialist and has to make the team. I see the Saints going into the season with 6 receivers and Adrian Arrington moved to the practice squad with hopes that he does not make it. If D. Brooks is signed, I don’t see either Waters or Casillas on the squad. I think Duck is out because Troy Evans is great on Special Teams and he is a good locker room guy besides I think O-Line is good with him on the practice squad. When Smith and Grant come back, look for Charleston (although I love the guy) and another LB to become expendable.

by Saint for life on Aug 19, 2009 10:33 AM CDT reply actions

Don't know if we will carry 3 QB's

this hasn’t been the history of Payton. I would like to see him figure out a way to keep Arrington. Although i gotta say that I like our back ups but never want to see them in the game (unless we’re up by 40)

by Saint for life on Aug 19, 2009 10:35 AM CDT up reply actions

this is true

I’d hate to see Harrington get cut, though.

"You'll have sloppy balls. You have to find a way to get a grip on it." -Drew Brees

by coldpizza on Aug 19, 2009 11:26 AM CDT up reply actions

i don't think

that green will make it. nothing in his return game has been impressive in my mind. let Reggie or PT take back some kickoffs. whoever isn’t going to start the next series at RB. Green has never been very good imo.

Superbowl bound!!!...I hope? Go Saints! :D

by skinnykinney on Aug 20, 2009 3:32 PM CDT up reply actions

Roby

not green lol. that’s who you were talking about and who i was thinking about. should’ve read the post below first :D

Superbowl bound!!!...I hope? Go Saints! :D

by skinnykinney on Aug 20, 2009 3:34 PM CDT up reply actions

Buck Ortega for Darnell Dinkins

Whoever is the better blocking TE will get that spot in my opinion. Also, Courtney Roby is one I’d like to see on the roster for his return skills, maybe instead of AA if he is injured or Harper. Also Derrick Brooks and Waters to practice squad.

by Philinwood on Aug 19, 2009 10:36 AM CDT reply actions

You're right

I meant Roby not Green!

by Saint for life on Aug 19, 2009 10:40 AM CDT up reply actions

Derrick Brooks

isn’t eligible for the practice squad. Even if he were, I doubt a future Hall of Famer would allow himself to be relegated to the practice squad…he’d probably retire first.

"Man, these fans are off the charts."
--Drew Brees

by MtnExile on Aug 19, 2009 11:11 AM CDT up reply actions

agreed

if he didn’t make at least 1st backup i’d rather watch him retire.

Superbowl bound!!!...I hope? Go Saints! :D

by skinnykinney on Aug 20, 2009 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions

RBs

Last year we had 4 rbs on the roster and this year we are suppose to be trying to establish the run, especially the short yardage game and time of possession. I would think they would try to keep a 4th back, the most productive out of Hamilton, Donaldson, or Hill.

I also hope they keep Roby to return punts.

by VASaint on Aug 19, 2009 10:50 AM CDT reply actions

Sorry, I was trying to say Derrick Brooks on the rosyer and Waters to practice squad

I guess it didn’t read that way, but i know that Brooks would never be on PS.

by Philinwood on Aug 19, 2009 11:17 AM CDT reply actions

This is why...

the NFL needs to increase roster sizes. That should be on the table at the next CBA negotiations. Just a few extra spots, that’s all.

by hakimdropstheball on Aug 19, 2009 11:38 AM CDT reply actions

rocket man

I’ve always liked Roby because of his speed, and without the wedge this year, the kickoff return team will be a very important facet to the game. Of course, if the other team does not score, we will only use the kickoff return team once every game???
Who Dat!

by jussaying on Aug 19, 2009 12:06 PM CDT reply actions

Chris Reis

Hoping to see Chris make the final roster, but I think the numbers are not in his favor…

by Ponysaints on Aug 19, 2009 1:14 PM CDT reply actions

Looks Good

But…
1. Who will return Kickoffs?
2. I think Bush will be starting Running Back.

by Lostastic on Aug 19, 2009 6:18 PM CDT reply actions

Bush and Thomas will both be starting RB, until an inevitable knee/toe injury sidelines one or bot of them. Then it’s Bell all the way, and Brees returns to encroaching on Marino’s record. God help us all.

by FuSoYa on Aug 19, 2009 7:11 PM CDT up reply actions