A BGN 53-Man Roster

by number5 on Aug 7, 2010 3:06 PM EDT

It's that time again. With the first pre-season game coming up (not for the Eagles of course), the fanposts page begin to overflow with members predictions of who will and won't make the roster. I was think of doing the same thing, until the idea occurred. A series of posts with membersvoting for players that are debatable to make the roster. That way there won't be so many posts about the same thing (probably not going to happen). We will start with offense.

Really not a debate. Kolb, Vick, and Kafka will all make the 53 man roster. So 50 spots left.

Lesean McCoy will start for the Eagles. Last year he shared the backfield with Westbrook, and stepped in for him while 36 began battling concussions. The young runner carried the ball 155 times for 637 yards, averaging 4.1 yards a carry, and stocked up 4 touchdowns. Hopefully, the switch to number 25 won't curse him.

The obvious second back is free-agent Mike Bell, signed from the saints as a RFA. Luckily, we didn't have to sacrifice picks for Bell. Bell was one of the three backs the Saints used, and was very unique compared to Reggie Bush and Pierre Thomas with his physical running style. With the Saints, he carried the ball 172 times for 654 yards and five touchdowns. Can't wait too see him share with one back instead of two.

The Eagles will most likely carry only three running backs with them. And with four more backs left, its an hot topic who will win the last spot.

Charles Scott

The Eagles selected the LSU runnerlate in the 2010 draft. With the exception of Mike Bell, he is the only big and physical running back we have. Weaver is a great runner, but he has to block as a fullback most of the time. The 6'1'' 234 pound back racked up 554 yards and 4 TD's with the Tigers his senior season. Most of us think he will win the third and final spot behind Bell. But nothing is guaranteed.

JJ Arrington

The late addition of Arrington came as the Broncos agreed to trade him for a 6th round pick and MLB Joe Mays. While most weren't very ecstatic of the trade, my hype of Joe Mays completely disappeared as he blew on the field. Arrington hadhis best season with the Cardinals in 2005 as he carried 112 times for 370 yards. Those numbers are far from impressive, but he is known for being a special teams ace. I doubt he makes the team. McCoy has 20 yards less last season than Arrington in his career.

Eldra Buckley

The runner made the roster after an impressive camp and pre-season, as he mopped the floor with former Eagle Lorenzo Booker. He saw minimal action, with 44 yards and a touchdown. Now, he is again fighting for his spot,. I hope we can practice squad him, but I'm not sure if he is eligible.

Martell Mallett

The BC Lion was CFL's most outstanding rookie of the year with 1240 rushing yards, 342 reception yards, and 6 rushing TD's. He also set a Lion record with 213 rushing yards in a game. He was waived by the Eagles, but brought back and waived instead FB Wright. Aside from his blocking, he is the perfect back for the Eagles, catching screens or running outside. I think he can pull a Eldra Buckley and upset everyone.

Poll

Who makes the cut?

Charles Scott

50 votes

Eldra Buckley

15 votes

JJ Arrington

2 votes

Martell Mallett

6 votes

73 votes | Poll has closed

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Had to go with Charles Scott...

I personally Believe that in these preseason games, look for AR to give a lot of Screen Passes over to Scotts way to see if he can turn into another threat out of the backfield.

And it’s also that JJA isn’t looking like what he was before he got hurt (according to some sources). I hope he comes on down the stretch though…cause I want to see the best between Scott and Arrington to make the team.

by birdsfaninsc on Aug 7, 2010 3:17 PM EDT reply actions

Mays/Arrington Trade

The trade was Arrington for Joe Mays straight up…however if Arrington doesn’t make the squad, we get a 6th round pick for him. It’s a win-win situation.

by birdsfaninsc on Aug 7, 2010 3:19 PM EDT reply actions

The obvious choice

seems to be Scott, but I decided to go with Eldra Buckley instead. I know we all want Scott because he looks like he could be a beastly short yardage/goal line back, but his ineffectiveness in the passing game is really hurting his stock. Arrington hasn’t looked like anything more then a camp body, and Mallet has been released once already. yeah they brought him back, but his early release seems to indicate he just doesn’t have whats needed to make this squad. Buckley on the other hand is already familiar with the offense, produced a little bit last year, is an alright receiver out of the backfield, and a special teams ace. He has a lot of things going for him above the other guys. I think Scott will still have every opportunity to win that third spot, but until he shows it I am gonna have to go with Buckley.

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by Talon Talent on Aug 7, 2010 7:36 PM EDT reply actions

Pre-Season

was where the third back was picked last year and it’s where the third back will be picked this year. I’ll be watching these guys closely. So will Andy and Marty.

If I had to pick now, I’d want to keep Buckley. Big doesn’t mean much with a RB. Look at Tony Hunt. Besides, if Andy wants a big guy blocking, catching or running out of the backfield – Weaver!

by IggleGreen on Aug 8, 2010 7:59 AM EDT up reply actions

I hope none of them.

I don’t think any of them fit this offense well. Peyton Hillis might be available soon. Or maybe I’m dreaming.

Take the name off the back of the jersey's and reinvent football as a team sport.

Pay these guys 3,000,000 a year tops and match them dollar for dollar in a global indexed pension. Eliminate the irresponsibility by being responsible for making young kids over night millionaires.

by MightyJoeBanner on Aug 7, 2010 7:41 PM EDT reply actions

hes stayin with the browns i think.

by Manoovi on Aug 7, 2010 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions

I thought you were gonna make a BGN roster.

I got
QB: Jasonb,
RB: NPK
WR: Nickpampani
TE JimmyK
etc…
Just playing.

In Kolb we trust

by yophillybro on Aug 9, 2010 10:54 AM EDT reply actions

fuck nickpampani

im the starting WR here .. im like TO .. uncoverable

by jack is better than asante on Aug 11, 2010 3:04 AM EDT up reply actions

JIBTA = 3rd string long snapper

by fhqwagads on Aug 17, 2010 1:58 AM EDT up reply actions

3rd RB

Charles Scott could make the team if he shows ability as a power runner in pre season regardless of what he has done in training camp.

Eldra Buckley seems to be the favorite to get this spot right now. Might not be the fastest of the remaining 4 backs, not the best power back, but seems to be the hungriest of the bunch and the most complete.

JJ Arrington- if this was 2005 he might make the team but its not and JJ just doesnt seem to be the same player.

Martell Mallet- like this guy alot, if he has a great pre season he might make the team but probably more of a long shot.

All in all it would make more sense to keep Charles Scott b/c with him you get a 3rd RB and a 2nd FB. Rooting for Scott b/c our short yardage running game is awful. Buckley had his chances last year to be that guy and wasnt very impressive so let’s give someone else a shot.

by MidwesternEaglesfan on Aug 9, 2010 10:18 PM EDT reply actions

coming from the first day of full practice

at lehigh, I would of said scott…. but as it is sounding, I might have to go with Buckley. Which is fine with me cause I think he is a hard hitter and is fighting for that spot.

In life, as in a football game, the principle to follow is: Hit the line hard.
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by Eaglesgrl5 on Aug 10, 2010 2:07 PM EDT reply actions

3rd RB

Buckley didn’t get enough chances last season except for notching that one touchdown on the fourth attempt against the Redskins in week 14. He’s an animal on special teams and hits the hole with force. I hope he keeps ahead of Scott. I like Buck because it seems that during his entire NFL stint up to and including now, he’s been an afterthought and cast aside. It’s visible in his play that that factor keeps him motivated.

by greendemon on Aug 12, 2010 2:23 PM EDT reply actions