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Galloway will make the squad unless he injured as is true for any other roster player. I suppose we could add Banta-Cain, but he is an inexpensive experienced OLB and top special teamer.
With the new wedge rules I'd be surprised to find a 'rookie' "upgrade" for Aiken in this draft, though there may be a couple kids his size who could be developed to fill his role. Based on the limited reps LeVoir took in relief of Light and Kaczur, we might find an upgrade amongst the top tackles, but it's not too likely past the Top Six.
The underlined players may not be as far out on the bubble as we might think. Ventrone has earned his spurs as a Special Teamer and I'll be watching preseason to see if there is any progress in his play as a Wide Receiver. LeKevin has developed nicely as a DE, there are some interesting prospects in this draft class, certainly you and I have agreed that a DE candidate is worth drafting ahead of Sey and Jarvis reaching UFA after the season, but unless they're drafting one high Smitty's primary competition is his linemate from Nebraska and Kenny Smith if he's re-signed. I found it encouraging to read the Belichick transcript where he corrected the interviewer by 'adding' Redd to the discussion on OLB, his potential to fill a power role in Willie Mac's footsteps greatly limits the prospects who might upgrade him.
There are missing players from your list whom I find interesting:
- Tully Banta-Cain
- Joey Galloway