Roster what areas can we "improve most" before Kickoff?

[Grinners]

# Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Age Exp. College

OFFENSE
QB
10 Clemens, Kellen QB 6-2 220 31 10 Oregon
17 Rivers, Philip QB 6-5 228 33 12 North Carolina State
4 Sorensen, Brad QB 6-5 230 27 2 Southern Utah
16 Stoudt, Cole QB 6-4 220 R Clemson

RB
34 Brown, Donald RB 5-10 207 28 7 Connecticut
30 Edwards, Jahwan RB 5-9 220 R Ball State
28 Gordon, Melvin RB 6-1 215 22 R Wisconsin
43 Oliver, Branden RB 5-8 208 23 2 Buffalo
36 Smith, Dreamius RB 5-11 225 R West Virginia
39 Woodhead, Danny RB 5-8 200 30 8 Chadron State

WR
13 Allen, Keenan WR 6-2 211 23 3 California
3 Allen, Torrence WR 6-0 183 24 1 West Texas A&M
84 Davis, Titus WR 6-1 200 R Central Michigan
80 Floyd, Malcom WR 6-5 225 33 10 Wyoming
8 Herndon, Javontee WR 6-0 194 22 1 Arkansas
15 Inman, Dontrelle WR 6-3 205 26 2 Virginia
11 Johnson, Stevie WR 6-2 207 28 8 Kentucky
12 Jones, Jacoby WR-KR 6-2 215 30 9 Lane
82 Pettis, Austin WR 6-3 203 27 5 Boise State
6 Williams, Tyrell WR 6-4 205 R Western Oregon
7 Wilson, Demetrius WR 6-1 185 R Arkansas


TE
86 Frohnapfel, Eric TE 6-6 240 R Marshall
85 Gates, Antonio TE 6-4 255 34 13 Kent State
89 Green, Ladarius TE 6-6 240 24 4 Louisiana-Lafayette
88 Johnson, David TE 6-2 260 27 7 Arkansas State
87 Parker, Brian TE 6-4 265 R Albany
81 Paulson, Dave TE 6-4 246 26 3 Oregon
83 Phillips, John TE 6-5 251 27 7 Virginia

C
60 Robinson, Trevor C 6-5 300 24 4 Notre Dame
65 Watt, Chris C-G 6-3 311 24 2 Notre Dame


OG
62 Beckwith, Ben G 6-4 315 R Mississippi State
74 Franklin, Orlando G 6-7 320 27 5 Miami (Fla.)
69 Huey, Michael G 6-5 317 26 R Texas
75 Sirles, Jeremiah G-T 6-6 315 23 1 Nebraska
63 Troutman, Johnnie G 6-4 330 27 3 Penn State
64 Watts, Craig G 6-4 335 23 1 West Texas A & M
72 Wiggins, Kenny G-T 6-6 314 26 2 Fresno State

OT
78 Burwell, Tyreek OT 6-6 300 R Cincinnati
79 Clemmons, Cameron OT 6-6 300 R Western Kentucky
77 Dunlap, King T 6-9 330 29 8 Auburn
76 Fluker, D.J. T 6-5 339 24 3 Alabama
70 Hairston, Chris OT 6-6 330 26 5 Clemson
68 Quigley, Bryce T 6-5 310 22 1 San Diego State


DEFENSE
CB
40 Asprilla, Manuel CB 5-10 180 R Boston College
35 Crawford, Richard CB 5-11 192 24 3 Southern Methodist
20 Davis, Chris CB 5-10 201 24 2 Auburn
33 Ducre, Greg CB 5-10 183 23 2 Washington
24 Flowers, Brandon CB 5-9 187 29 8 Virginia Tech
29 Mager, Craig CB 5-11 200 22 R Texas St.
26 Robinson, Patrick CB 5-11 191 27 6 Florida State
22 Verrett, Jason CB 5-10 178 23 2 Texas Christian
23 Williams, Steve CB 5-9 185 24 3 California
S
37 Addae, Jahleel S 5-10 195 25 3 Central Michigan
51 Hill, Gordon S 5-11 210 R Sacred Heart
42 Lowdermilk, Johnny S 6-1 210 R Iowa
31 Phillips, Adrian S 5-11 210 23 1 Texas
25 Stuckey, Darrell S 5-11 212 27 6 Kansas
32 Weddle, Eric FS 5-11 200 30 9 Utah
27 Wilson, Jimmy DB 5-11 205 28 5 Montana

ILB
38 Ariguzo, Ikechi ILB 6-1 235 R Northwestern
53 Conner, Kavell ILB 6-0 245 28 6 Clemson
56 Butler, Donald ILB 6-1 242 26 6 Washington
48 Dzubnar, Nick ILB 6-1 240 R Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo
49 Grant, Curtis ILB 6-2 240 R Ohio State
52 Perryman, Denzel ILB 5-11 240 21 R Miami
50 Te'o, Manti ILB 6-1 241 24 3 Notre Dame

OLB
97 Attaochu, Jeremiah OLB 6-3 252 22 2 Georgia Tech
51 Emanuel, Kyle OLB 6-3 250 23 R North Dakota St.
59 Hekking, Brock OLB 6-3 250 R Nevada
54 Ingram, Melvin OLB 6-2 265 26 4 South Carolina
99 Law, Cordarro OLB 6-1 255 26 2 Southern Mississippi
44 Mueller, Ryan OLB 6-2 250 R Kansas State
57 Underwood, Colton OLB 6-3 254 23 1 Illinois State
58 Williams, Tourek OLB 6-4 262 23 3 Florida International
DE
67 Botticelli, Cameron DE 6-4 290 R Cincinnati
90 Mathews, Ricardo DE 6-3 300 27 6 Cincinnati
93 Philon, Darius DE 6-1 300 21 R Arkansas
91 Reyes, Kendall DE 6-4 300 25 4 Connecticut
73 Tjong-A-Tjoe , Ricky DE 6-2 309 25 2 Boise State


NT/DT
92 Carrethers, Ryan NT 6-1 333 24 2 Arkansas State
98 Lissemore, Sean NT 6-3 303 27 6 William & Mary
94 Liuget, Corey DT 6-2 300 25 5 Illinois
95 Palepoi, Tenny DT 6-1 298 24 2 Utah
75 Scafe, Damik DT 6-2 300 27 2 Boston College
71 Square, Damion DT 6-2 293 26 3 Alabama
96 Unrein, Mitch DL 6-4 306 28 5 Wyoming

ST
2 Lambo, Josh K 6-0 215 R Texas A&M
9 Novak, Nick K 6-0 198 33 8 Maryland
5 Scifres, Mike P 6-2 215 34 13 Western Illinois
47 Windt, Mike LS 6-1 237 28 6 Cincinnati

I am not very familiar with the players strengths but here is what I see from a distance. Any insight you guys have would be appreciated. What areas do we need to strengthen "the most" before kickoff?

Strengths QB/RB/WR OLB/ILB/CB ST

So-So S/TE

Weaknesses DL/OL
Overall a really good team!!!
Playoffs....................................did you say Playoffs? Lets not talk about the Playoffs!

[Grinners]

On Paper we should be able to move the ball well in all areas.
Running Game good!
Passing Game good!
ST good!
But can we stop the run and control the pass?

[TTK]

If they can pick up a guard and another d-lineman to upgrade those spots, I'd be happy. You're not going to get a good pass rusher to fall in your lap so I think TT is probably pretty satisfied everywhere else.

[Guest]

If they can pick up a guard and another d-lineman to upgrade those spots, I'd be happy. You're not going to get a good pass rusher to fall in your lap so I think TT is probably pretty satisfied everywhere else.

Ditto for me, exactly.

[UtahBolt]

I actually feel a little more comfortable with the D-line than a lot of folks on this board. I think Liuget, Matthews and Lissemore are all decent enough players that can be counted on to do their jobs with Unrein providing some depth. Combine these guys with the natural development of the youngsters Carrethers, Tenny and Scafe and there could be a decent rotation in there somewhere. No to mention the unknowns of which Reyes will show up this season and the unproven Tjong a Toe and rookie Philon, there just might be enough there already. Granted there are no playmakers and no guys that teams have to run away from but if we can just get these guys to stand there ground and stick to their assignments we might be alright.

The biggest area of need to me is that damn right side of the OL. Sign a decent veteran guard and I will actually feel pretty good about the OL as a whole, just have to add a piece to that right side!

[Stinky Wizzleteats+]

I think they want to build on the comfort level of Fluker and keep Troutman and him gelling together.

[Grinners]

I actually feel a little more comfortable with the D-line than a lot of folks on this board. I think Liuget, Matthews and Lissemore are all decent enough players that can be counted on to do their jobs with Unrein providing some depth. Combine these guys with the natural development of the youngsters Carrethers, Tenny and Scafe and there could be a decent rotation in there somewhere. No to mention the unknowns of which Reyes will show up this season and the unproven Tjong a Toe and rookie Philon, there just might be enough there already. Granted there are no playmakers and no guys that teams have to run away from but if we can just get these guys to stand there ground and stick to their assignments we might be alright.

The biggest area of need to me is that damn right side of the OL. Sign a decent veteran guard and I will actually feel pretty good about the OL as a whole, just have to add a piece to that right side!

Maybe Denver will give up one of their Pass Rushers? LOL

[UtahBolt]

Pass. Look for Ware to start to break down (like late last season) and either/both Miller or Ray to get suspended!

[Mister Hoarse]

I see they assigned the dreaded #16 to the QB from Clemson. Poor kid.

[Guest]

I see they assigned the dreaded #16 to the QB from Clemson. Poor kid.

Almost as bad is - another WR named Davis wearing #84.

[Steve]

The thing about additions this time of year is you don't necessarily have a lot of choice about where they get made. There will probably be a couple of decent guys kicking around, so the we just have to hope that we get a shot at them, and they happen to be at a position of need.

There are still a lot of players available, just most aren't any good. We just have to jump when there is a player who can make a difference.

[Boltjolt]

# Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Age Exp. College

OFFENSE
QB
10 Clemens, Kellen QB 6-2 220 31 10 Oregon
17 Rivers, Philip QB 6-5 228 33 12 North Carolina State
4 Sorensen, Brad QB 6-5 230 27 2 Southern Utah
16 Stoudt, Cole QB 6-4 220 R Clemson

RB
34 Brown, Donald RB 5-10 207 28 7 Connecticut
30 Edwards, Jahwan RB 5-9 220 R Ball State
28 Gordon, Melvin RB 6-1 215 22 R Wisconsin
43 Oliver, Branden RB 5-8 208 23 2 Buffalo
36 Smith, Dreamius RB 5-11 225 R West Virginia
39 Woodhead, Danny RB 5-8 200 30 8 Chadron State

WR
13 Allen, Keenan WR 6-2 211 23 3 California
3 Allen, Torrence WR 6-0 183 24 1 West Texas A&M
84 Davis, Titus WR 6-1 200 R Central Michigan
80 Floyd, Malcom WR 6-5 225 33 10 Wyoming
8 Herndon, Javontee WR 6-0 194 22 1 Arkansas
15 Inman, Dontrelle WR 6-3 205 26 2 Virginia
11 Johnson, Stevie WR 6-2 207 28 8 Kentucky
12 Jones, Jacoby WR-KR 6-2 215 30 9 Lane
82 Pettis, Austin WR 6-3 203 27 5 Boise State
6 Williams, Tyrell WR 6-4 205 R Western Oregon
7 Wilson, Demetrius WR 6-1 185 R Arkansas


TE
86 Frohnapfel, Eric TE 6-6 240 R Marshall
85 Gates, Antonio TE 6-4 255 34 13 Kent State
89 Green, Ladarius TE 6-6 240 24 4 Louisiana-Lafayette
88 Johnson, David TE 6-2 260 27 7 Arkansas State
87 Parker, Brian TE 6-4 265 R Albany
81 Paulson, Dave TE 6-4 246 26 3 Oregon
83 Phillips, John TE 6-5 251 27 7 Virginia

C
60 Robinson, Trevor C 6-5 300 24 4 Notre Dame
65 Watt, Chris C-G 6-3 311 24 2 Notre Dame


OG
62 Beckwith, Ben G 6-4 315 R Mississippi State
74 Franklin, Orlando G 6-7 320 27 5 Miami (Fla.)
69 Huey, Michael G 6-5 317 26 R Texas
75 Sirles, Jeremiah G-T 6-6 315 23 1 Nebraska
63 Troutman, Johnnie G 6-4 330 27 3 Penn State
64 Watts, Craig G 6-4 335 23 1 West Texas A & M
72 Wiggins, Kenny G-T 6-6 314 26 2 Fresno State

OT
78 Burwell, Tyreek OT 6-6 300 R Cincinnati
79 Clemmons, Cameron OT 6-6 300 R Western Kentucky
77 Dunlap, King T 6-9 330 29 8 Auburn
76 Fluker, D.J. T 6-5 339 24 3 Alabama
70 Hairston, Chris OT 6-6 330 26 5 Clemson
68 Quigley, Bryce T 6-5 310 22 1 San Diego State


DEFENSE
CB
40 Asprilla, Manuel CB 5-10 180 R Boston College
35 Crawford, Richard CB 5-11 192 24 3 Southern Methodist
20 Davis, Chris CB 5-10 201 24 2 Auburn
33 Ducre, Greg CB 5-10 183 23 2 Washington
24 Flowers, Brandon CB 5-9 187 29 8 Virginia Tech
29 Mager, Craig CB 5-11 200 22 R Texas St.
26 Robinson, Patrick CB 5-11 191 27 6 Florida State
22 Verrett, Jason CB 5-10 178 23 2 Texas Christian
23 Williams, Steve CB 5-9 185 24 3 California
S
37 Addae, Jahleel S 5-10 195 25 3 Central Michigan
51 Hill, Gordon S 5-11 210 R Sacred Heart
42 Lowdermilk, Johnny S 6-1 210 R Iowa
31 Phillips, Adrian S 5-11 210 23 1 Texas
25 Stuckey, Darrell S 5-11 212 27 6 Kansas
32 Weddle, Eric FS 5-11 200 30 9 Utah
27 Wilson, Jimmy DB 5-11 205 28 5 Montana

ILB
38 Ariguzo, Ikechi ILB 6-1 235 R Northwestern
53 Conner, Kavell ILB 6-0 245 28 6 Clemson
56 Butler, Donald ILB 6-1 242 26 6 Washington
48 Dzubnar, Nick ILB 6-1 240 R Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo
49 Grant, Curtis ILB 6-2 240 R Ohio State
52 Perryman, Denzel ILB 5-11 240 21 R Miami
50 Te'o, Manti ILB 6-1 241 24 3 Notre Dame

OLB
97 Attaochu, Jeremiah OLB 6-3 252 22 2 Georgia Tech
51 Emanuel, Kyle OLB 6-3 250 23 R North Dakota St.
59 Hekking, Brock OLB 6-3 250 R Nevada
54 Ingram, Melvin OLB 6-2 265 26 4 South Carolina
99 Law, Cordarro OLB 6-1 255 26 2 Southern Mississippi
44 Mueller, Ryan OLB 6-2 250 R Kansas State
57 Underwood, Colton OLB 6-3 254 23 1 Illinois State
58 Williams, Tourek OLB 6-4 262 23 3 Florida International
DE
67 Botticelli, Cameron DE 6-4 290 R Cincinnati
90 Mathews, Ricardo DE 6-3 300 27 6 Cincinnati
93 Philon, Darius DE 6-1 300 21 R Arkansas
91 Reyes, Kendall DE 6-4 300 25 4 Connecticut
73 Tjong-A-Tjoe , Ricky DE 6-2 309 25 2 Boise State


NT/DT
92 Carrethers, Ryan NT 6-1 333 24 2 Arkansas State
98 Lissemore, Sean NT 6-3 303 27 6 William & Mary
94 Liuget, Corey DT 6-2 300 25 5 Illinois
95 Palepoi, Tenny DT 6-1 298 24 2 Utah
75 Scafe, Damik DT 6-2 300 27 2 Boston College
71 Square, Damion DT 6-2 293 26 3 Alabama
96 Unrein, Mitch DL 6-4 306 28 5 Wyoming

ST
2 Lambo, Josh K 6-0 215 R Texas A&M
9 Novak, Nick K 6-0 198 33 8 Maryland
5 Scifres, Mike P 6-2 215 34 13 Western Illinois
47 Windt, Mike LS 6-1 237 28 6 Cincinnati

I am not very familiar with the players strengths but here is what I see from a distance. Any insight you guys have would be appreciated. What areas do we need to strengthen "the most" before kickoff?

Strengths QB/RB/WR OLB/ILB/CB ST

So-So S/TE

Weaknesses DL/OL
Overall a really good team!!!
Playoffs....................................did you say Playoffs? Lets not talk about the Playoffs!

Obviously we need more WRs.