Burner's Burning Questions: Free Agency, Mock Drafts, Camps, Roster Predictions, 2018
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As the Washington Redskins open their training camp, the roster will begin to take shape and the regular season will inch closer each day. The Redskins final roster of fifty-three will be revealed just after the last preseason game, but it is never too early to speculate.
There could be some surprises. There could be astonishing cuts. A free agent or two could be added to the team. A trade may occur. In other words, the roster is far from being determined at this juncture.
Let's get right to it!
2018 Roster Prediction:
Quarterbacks:
Alex Smith (Starter)
Colt McCoy
Kevin Hogan
Running Backs:
Derrius Guice (Starter)
Chris Thompson (Third Down Back)
Samaje Perine
Elijah Wellman (Fullback)
Wide Receivers:
Josh Doctson (Starter)
Paul Richardson (Starter)
Jamison Crowder (Starter - Slot)
Trey Quinn
Brian Quick
Simmie Cobbs
Tight Ends:
Jordan Reed (Starter)
Vernon Davis
Jeremy Sprinkle
Offensive Tackles:
Trent Williams (Starter)
Morgan Moses (Starter)
Ty Nsekhe
Geron Christian
Offensive Guards:
Brandon Scherff (Starter)
Shawn Lauvao (Starter)
Tyler Catalina
Tony Bergstrom (Backup Center)
Centers:
Chase Roullier (Starter)
Tony Bergstrom (Backup Guard)
Defensive Linemen:
Jonathan Allen (Starter)
Daron Payne (Starter)
Stacy McGee (Starter)
Matt Ioannidis
Tim Settle
Anthony Lanier
Ziggy Hood
Outside Linebackers:
Ryan Kerrigan (Starter)
Preston Smith (Starter)
Pernell McPhee
Ryan Anderson
Inside Linebackers:
Mason Foster (Starter)
Zach Brown (Starter)
Zach Vigil
Josh Harvey-Clemons (Strike Safety, Inside Linebacker)
Cornerbacks:
Josh Norman (Starter)
Quinton Dunbar (Starter)
Fabian Moreau (Slot)
Orlando Scandrick
Adonis Alexander
Josh Holsey
Strong/Strike Safeties:
DJ Swearinger (Starter)
Deshazor Everett
Josh Harvey-Clemons (Strike Safety, Inside Linebacker)
Free Safeties:
Montae Nicholson (Starter)
Troy Apke
Special Teams:
Tress Way (Starter)
Dustin Hopkins (Starter)
Nick Sundberg (Starter)
Jamison Crowder (Punt Returner)
Various, TBD (Kick Returner)
Practice Squad:
Kyle Kalis
Cam Sims
Quin Blanding
Casey Dunn
Robert Davis
Timon Parris
Greg Stroman
Garrett Hudson
Keith Marshall
Fish Smithson
Injured Reserve:
Arie Kouandjio
Shaun Dion Hamilton (BBQ Projection)
Position Battles, Storylines To Follow:
Shaun Dion Hamilton could be placed on injured reserve and this would allow him to fully heal from injuries during his collegiate career at Alabama.
The running back battle between Robert Kelley and Kapri Bibbs will be close. It could go either way. But we have a surprise for now. We are predicting that UDFA Elijah Wellman will make the team as the fourth running back, but his designation will be as a fullback.
Brian Quick gets the nod over Robert Davis for now. Could be the toughest battle in camp.
Tony Bergstrom is listed here as a guard and center. He could be pushed for a roster spot by Casey Dunn.
Josh Harvey-Clemons is penciled in to play inside linebacker and strike safety (the Su'a Cravens/Kyshoen Jarrett role).
After the acquisition of Adonis Alexander, Greg Stroman may not make the final roster, but he could make the team as a punt returner.
Look for Orlando Scandrick to take on the role that Will Blackmon assumed in recent seasons – a smart veteran presence with good leadership skills. However, if the younger players step up at corner, Scandrick could be on the chopping block.
The roster prediction of fifty-three for the Redskins is merely a guessing game just prior to training camp. Injuries can alter the roster and dictate changes as needed. A talented player being released by another team may happen – a left guard comes to mind. Younger players could supplant veterans. A surprise trade can happen at any moment. For now, this is a best guess scenario. Training camp is almost here and the intense battle for roster spots will begin in earnest.
We'll have updates from training camp each day or as needed.
Hail To The Redskins!