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Redskins 53-Man Roster projection: Who Makes the Cut on Offense?After observing practice/walkthroughs for four days and reading reports from the last three Womens Jordan Reed Jersey , I have put together my early projection for the 53-man roster. I paid close attention to coaches’ interactions with players in addition to my perceptions of the players’ work on the field. Here are my thoughts on offense:QB (2): Alex Smith, Colt McCoyAlex Smith looks like he’s going to bring positive change to the Redskins’ offense. As Morgan Moses stated, the playbook seems to be opening up with Smith at the helm. Colt McCoy just signed a $7m deal to remain with the Redskins next year, and fans should be happy with him as a backup. He isn’t a world-beater, but he’s reliable and fits a movement offense quite well.Last cut: Kevin HoganHogan has not looked good in camp. He doesn’t have a strong arm and doesn’t seem to throw with the timing and anticipation required in this offense. In addition, Gruden seemed to run less movement plays with the 3rd team. Not sure if that’s a reflection on Hogan or the 3rd unit as a whole, but Hogan just isn’t worth a roster spot.RB (4): Derrius Guice, Samaje Perine, Chris Thompson, Byron MarshallGuice has quickly emerged as the lead back in camp. With many media pundits claiming after the draft that Guice would struggle to earn the role over Rob Kelley, Guice’s role as the lead back was never in question. The LSU star has emerged as an all-around back who has demonstrated soft hands and awareness in the passing game. Coaches report that he’s a bit over-aggressive in pass-blocking, so that would be his only limit on 3rd downs at this point. I have Perine making the team as his backup. Any player that tallied 400+ yards in a major college program has talent. He couldn’t hold onto the ball last year, but he has the measurables and quicks you want at RB. He gets the nod over Kelley. Chris Thompson is full-go physically, but he’s admitted that he has to catch up mentally; the thought of getting hit in his surgically repaired fibula still is causing trepidation for the 5th-year 3rd-down back. That leaves us with the final spot. Some say it will be Robert Kelley, others say Kapri Bibbs, but I think it’s Byron Marshall-and I don’t think it’s close. The Redskins scooped Marshall off of waivers from the Eagles in 2017 and immediately put him in the lineup. He’s bigger and more explosive than Bibbs and he offers special-teams value. Last cut: Robert KelleyKelley is a coach, media, and fan favorite, but he gets caught in a numbers game here. He is too similar to Guice and Perine and won’t be kept as the third back, so he’d have to beat out Perine. He has been working hard on special teams Womens Dustin Hopkins Jersey , but I don’t think that’ll be enough to keep him on the roster. Draft capital, youth, and pure physical talent win the day here, even if Kelley does have the heart of a champion. WR (6): Josh Doctson, Paul Richardson, Jamison Crowder, Trey Quinn, Robert Davis, Brian QuickJosh Doctson has reportedly been impressive in camp. He’s opened up with reporters and is obviously more confident in year 3. I am still quite bothered by his body language/overall effort in the 4 practices I saw, but that apparently isn’t bothering anyone else. We will see who’s right over the next 6 months. Richardson looked good in the time I saw him in camp, but he and Smith couldn’t seem to get on the same page. Richardson has reportedly shined of late and seems to have a good rapport at multiple levels of the field with Smith. Crowder is obviously Smith’s go-to receiver, as Alex targeted him on at least half of his throws in my time at camp. This should be a huge year for Crowder. Quinn received 45-seconds of effusive praise from the head coach and seems to be a lock as Crowder’s backup and possible punt returner. I don’t think he has a huge role this year, but he’s a lock in my eyes to make this team. The last two spots come down to 3 players; Robert Davis, Brian Quick, and Maurice Harris. I went with Quick and Davis because of their special-teams value; both players are special-teams studs (Quick was considered for captain of the unit after Niles Paul’s departure). I view Harris and Quick as similar players, but Quick has had a superior camp and showed in his first 2 years in the league how capable he was before a rotator-cuff injury that hindered him for a few seasons. Davis is faster and has more upside than Harris. Remember, Davis ran a 4.44 40-yard dash at the combine and was then considered a one-trick-pony deep-threat. He’s proven he’s more than that in camp.Last cut: Maurice HarrisHarris is a big target and is a favorite of the coaches, but I saw him drop too many balls in camp. He has reportedly been more consistent over the last 3 days, but I still don’t think he offers enough as a receiver beyond just being a big target. Plus, he doesn’t offer much as far as special-teams value.TE (3): Jordan Reed Authentic Deshazor Everett Jersey , Vernon Davis, Jeremy SprinkleThis is an easy group. Reed looks healthy and should be poised for a big year if (IF, IF, IF) he can stay healthy. Davis seems to have a strangle-hold on Father Time and is currently at just 3% body-fat, looking like a 25-year old. He is probably the best second TE in the league. I think Sprinkle will surprise this year. Whether or not his weight has changed, he’s noticeably more cut/in better shape, and he’s already the biggest, best blocking TE on the team. If he can consistently find underneath zones he could be on the field a ton this year.Last cut: None.I don’t believe any lower roster TE on this team has any chance of making this team.OL (9): Trent Williams, Shaun Lauvao, Chase Roullier, Brandon Scherff, Morgan Moses, Ty Nsekhe, Geron Christian, Kyle Kalis, Tony BergstromTrent Williams and Morgan Moses both took reps with the first team on Sunday and/or Tuesday, and that’s a good sign. Although it seems to be a massive problem to the fans, Lauvao is just fine. As Charley Casserly told JP Finlay (which was reported in his Day 6 of the RedskinsTalk Podcast), ‘If left guard is your biggest problem, you’re gonna go 11-5.’ Unless Roullier and Lauvao are both significantly subpar starters this year Cheap Josh Norman Jersey , having 3 Pro Bowlers on the line will cover up a lot on the interior-left side. Speaking of Roullier, he looks bigger and Gruden has said the communication piece has come together for him. He had to adjust to Smith’s cadence, but he has drawn praise from #11 for their chemsitry in camp. Brandon Scherff is arguably the best guard in the league and will continue to be. Ty Nsekhe is a worry of mine; he has been out over 7 months and is still limited. He’s making this team, but he needs to get back on the field. Christian looks the part and is experienced enough/quick enough to fill in at either tackle spot. Remember, Louisville switches their tackles depending on formation, so Christian played both LT and RT throughout each game in college. That’s a huge plus. Christian having to play, of course, wouldn’t be ideal, but I didn’t see anything, nor has anything been reported, that would lead one to believe he wouldn’t be capable in spot-duty. Tony Bergstrom is said to have strong chemistry with Alex Smith and Jay Gruden talked at length about how important the position of backup center is to him. Kyle Kalis is a massive human being that drew praise multiple times in practice at both RT and RG. He gets the nod for the last spot over Tyler Catalina because of his size and versatility. Last cut: Tyler CatalinaI don’t know what Jay’s fascination with Catalina is. He graded out poorly last year and was pushed back consistently. From my film review, he was easily the weakest lineman to enter a game for the Redskins last season. Chris Cooley agrees with me too; each and every film breakdown, Cooley was baffled as to why Catalina was even on the roster. I think Jay finally lets go of his pet cat in favor of the bigger, more versatile Kalis.That’s it for the offense; check back tomorrow for the defense and special-teams projection! As always, give me a follow/ask me questions on Twitter @Kennedy_Paynter and thanks for reading!Which Game Will Be Most Critical In The Second Quarter Of The Redskins Season? The Second Quarter OpponentsWeek 6: Carolina PanthersWeek 7: Dallas CowboysWeek 8: @ New York GiantsWeek 9: Atlanta FalconsDespite the poll results the comments in the first of these series of articles let me know that a good number of fans actually think the opener against the Cardinals is the most critical game in the first quarter of the season. Several great reasons were given including Jay Gruden reaching a milestone and actually winning a season opener as a head coach by have the team prepared to rock and roll. In tandem with that is the players ready to roll and executing right off the bat once the season opens. A win in week one ought to give the team momentum during the first quarter of the season to prepare them for the ‘tougher’ matchups against Green Bay (which I still think would be a statement win) and New Orleans. In the second quarter of the season things don’t get any easier for the Redskins. The team will host the Carolina Panthers who they last beat in 2006 (yes, really). It’s no secret that Cam Newton is far from his 2015 form but he is still a QB that can take advantage of a defense through the air and on the ground. Whether the Redskins are 0-4 or 4-0 they can’t afford to lull here either as two divisional matchups await them after. On offense the Panthers will likely try and feature Christian McCaffery more than they did his rookie season. The Panthers also have some threats at WR outside of Funchess and Torrey Smith with rookie D.J. Moore and Curtis Samuel who both may be in the mix in the slot. Not to mention the Panthers still have Greg Olson who is still dangerous when healthy. The Panthers still have a formidable front seven. Thanks in large part to that unit the Panthers defense was tops 1 in rushing defense last season and they ought to provide a tough test to Derrius Guice and company. One of the BTB writers called Redskins fans delusional for the response in the polls in Bill’s ranking the NFCE series. To that I say, “maybe” but it really is no secret that the Dallas offense will really have to make leaps forward to garner the respect and status their fans seem to think they deserve. Maybe that starts with Zeke getting in shape. Jokes aside the Cowboys do have the Redskins number historically with the rivalry standing at 70-44-2 in Dallas’ favor. The last time the Redskins beat Dallas was in 2016 with Alfred Morris rushing for 100 yards and Cousins and McCoy abusing the Dallas defense and going up against Kellen Moore on the other side. Dallas has also been using the draft and other methods to get young talent onto their roster. Take a quick look at their depth chart and you’ll see they have a lot of young players and rookies coming up the pipeline. That being said this is a good year that the Redskins can try to get one back to even the series. The result of the rivalry game against Dallas is easily the most pumped or depressed I get about any sporting event year round. The Redskins have the talent and experience to exploit the Dallas defense specifically the secondary and the defense should be improved enough to contain Elliott and put pressure on Prescott and defend the Dallas receivers. I wouldn’t be surprised if you guys went for this one being the most critical to win in the second quarter of the season. There is no rest for the weary. The Redskins will have back to back divisional matchups in the second quarter of the season. After the Cowboys game the Redskins will travel to New Jersey to take on the Giants. This is a game the Redskins should win but their are so many unknowns with how each unit will matchup with the other that it could be a season defining win or devastating loss. This game is the one that is most critical in my opinion. The Giants have improved their offensive line and gotten rid of a lame duck coach and added a potential star to their backfield but all of that still has to gel right? Health will be key in this game. Odell Beckham will be back and his success against Norman and the other Redskins CBs will likely define the game. Sterling Shepard is still a threat in the slot and while they Giants have Cody Latimer and Amba Etta-Tawo competing for the other outside spot both can stretch the field and will test the Redskins secondary if Eli gets time to throw the ball. I think the Redskins front 7 ought to contain Barkley to respectable but not wild numbers on the ground. That could be completely baseless though considering how the defense handled Orleans Darkwa last season. The Redskins really need to establish the running game in this one and I think a Jordan Reed renaissance/rebirth in this game will also be critical to a win among a lot of other things. Here’s to health! The Redskins will finish the second quarter of the season by hosting Atlanta. I wouldn't count on a win here. Matt Ryan is still in the prime of his career with a top 2 WR that will be a handful for anyone that is covering him. The Falcons also added Calvin Ridley in the slot during the most recent draft. Not to mention the Falcons have one of the best running back duo’s in football. The defense is going to have its hands full during this one trying to contain all their weapons. The Redskins are going to need to keep pace offensively and ultimately outscore the Falcons to pull off the upset. That is going to be a tall order against the Falcon defense which is one of the most athletic in the league. They were the 5th best this season against the pass and 7th against the run. The Redskins can’t afford to shrink in this one and if they can pull off a win here it could be the biggest of the season.