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Predicting the 53 Man Roster

Preseason, Prime Cuts with Norris

Carolina has a lot of tough choices ahead of them. A lot of guys played hard enough to make the team, but the Panthers can’t keep all of them. Here’s who should make the 53-man roster:

QB

Cam Newton

Kyle Allen

Will Grier

Tyler Heinicke

Explanation: While Heinicke made a lot of plays against Pittsburgh, it wasn’t enough to make the 53. Although, he should be on a team. Grier was a third round pick and will make the team. Side note: Cam’s rookie preseason was pretty bad, so don’t worry about Grier.

RB

Christian McCaffrey

Reggie Bonnafon

Jordan Scarlett

Cameron Artis-Payne

Elijah Holyfield

Explanation: Bonnafon showed enough in the preseason to earn a roster spot. Scarlett made the most of his opportunities.

FB

Alex Armah

WR

Curtis Samuel

DJ Moore

Jarius Wright

Torrey Smith

Chris Hogan

Terry Godwin

Aldrick Robinson

Jaydon Mickens

DeAndrew White

Andy Levrone

Rashad Ross

Damion Jeanpiere

Explanation: Picking the top 6 guys here. The only one on the bubble was Godwin, who made a case to stay in the preseason. It was between Godwin and Robinson, but Godwin played into a spot.

TE

Greg Olsen

Ian Thomas

Chris Manhertz

Cole Hunt

Jason Vander Laan

Temarrick Hemingway

Marcus Baugh

Explanation: This is an easy one. Keeping Manhertz as the third tight end, mirrors what they’ve done every year. Keeping Manhertz as a blocker will have a ton of benefits for the offense. We know he can catch passes from McCaffrey too. Thomas should be a big part of the offense this year, too. He was having a good camp until he got banged up.

OT

Taylor Moton

Greg Little

Daryl Williams

Explanation: All three (or four if you count Dennis Daley) tackles will make the team. Hopefully Little progresses enough to start and they can put Williams at guard. Having the best offensive line on the field is the goal.

G

Trai Turner

Greg Van Roten

Taylor Hearn

Dennis Daley

Kitt O’Brien

Brandon Greene

Rishard Cook

Tyler Catalina

Kofi Amichia

Explanation: Daley’s position flexibility gives him a roster spot. He showed a lot of promise this preseason at both guard and tackle. Carolina could also pick up another tackle after cuts, but Daley still makes the team. Taylor Hearn, on the other hand….And to be honest, Brandon Greene outplayed Hearn, so look for that too.

C

Matt Paradis

Tyler Larsen

John Yarbrough

Parker Collins

Expanation: Picking the top two players here. Larsen can also play guard in a pinch, since it’s his natural position.

DE

Mario Addison

Bruce Irvin

Brian Burns

Marquis Haynes

Christian Miller

Efe Obada

Brian Cox

Explanation: Picked the top six guys. Haynes played very well the preseason and fits in the 3-4 scheme very well. Obada played well in limited time. He bulked up this offseason, so he could have some looks inside. Miller is a first round talent. Once he gets more opportunities, he should showcase his ability.

DT

Gerald McCoy

Kawann Short

Dontari Poe

Kyle Love

Vernon Butler

Woodrow Hamilton

Bijhon Jackson

Explanation: McCoy, Short, Poe and Love were locks going into training camp, but Butler was on the bubble. Butler has slimmed down, looks stronger and faster and seems to be primed for a breakout season. With him playing some defensive end in the 3-4 scheme, he could play his way into another contract with Carolina.

LB

Luke Kuechly

Shaq Thompson

Jermaine Carter

Andre Smith

Jared Norris

Jordan Kunaszyk

Sione Teuhema

Antwoine Williams

Brandon Bell

Explanation: Even though Luke Kuechly is in danger of losing his roster spot, he should make the team. Joking aside, these were the top five linebackers in the preseason. Kunaszyk played well and had an interception last night, but it wasn’t enough to make the roster. Norris didn’t play well on defense, but he’s a valuable asset on special teams.

CB

James Bradberry

Donte Jackson

Javien Elliott

Ross Cockrell

Corn Elder

Kevon Seymour

Lorenzo Doss

Josh Thornton

Ryan Pulley

Explanation: Only keeping four corners because Carolina has to keep two kickers due to Gano’s injury. Seymour or Elder will likely be picked back up after Gano is played on IR.

S

Eric Reid

Tre Boston

Rashaan Gaulden

Colin Jones

Quin Blanding

Corrion Ballard

Damian Parms 

Explanation: Keeping the best four safeties on the roster. Carolina picking up Boston spelled the end for Blanding making the roster as my dark horse candidate.

ST

Michael Palardy

Graham Gano

JJ Jansen

Joey Slye

Explanation: Slye performed extremely well in the preseason. With Gano possibly going to IR for eight weeks, Slye makes the team. Gano has to start the season on the roster in order to be placed on IR. Jansen as a long snapper is as solid as they come.

Some of this could change if players get signed after final cuts, but this is how I see it shaking out.

Filed Under: Preseason, Prime Cuts with Norris Tagged With: Cam Newton, Carolina Panthers, Preseason

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