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Well, I mean the biggest question other than when the season will start.
For me, the biggest unanswered question is roster size manaement for 2011.
IRA and PUP
I don't expect an changes in IR or PUP rules, although that could happen.
Rookie Roster Exemptions
I expect this for at least part of the year, unless there is an increase in the 53 man roster size.
Free Agent Roster Exemptions
How many weeks will a free agent be given before he counts against the roster?
2011 Roster Size
Perhaps there will be a permanent change in the roster size, active roster size and/or Practice Squad size; or not. Even if there is no permanent change, there could be a larger roster size in 2011 only. I expect a larger Practice Squad also to accomodate a couple of more UDFA's who are probably hurt most by the shorter camp time.
BOTTOM LINE
I expect (hope for) an effective roster size of 56 for the 2011 season, plus the IR and PUP lists. I prefer this to long roster exemptions, although that is the other option. In any case, it is clear that many players will not be ready for the season because of the shorter camps. This is true for everyone, but especially rookies and free agents, and most especially undrafted rookie free agents.
For me, the biggest unanswered question is roster size manaement for 2011.
IRA and PUP
I don't expect an changes in IR or PUP rules, although that could happen.
Rookie Roster Exemptions
I expect this for at least part of the year, unless there is an increase in the 53 man roster size.
Free Agent Roster Exemptions
How many weeks will a free agent be given before he counts against the roster?
2011 Roster Size
Perhaps there will be a permanent change in the roster size, active roster size and/or Practice Squad size; or not. Even if there is no permanent change, there could be a larger roster size in 2011 only. I expect a larger Practice Squad also to accomodate a couple of more UDFA's who are probably hurt most by the shorter camp time.
BOTTOM LINE
I expect (hope for) an effective roster size of 56 for the 2011 season, plus the IR and PUP lists. I prefer this to long roster exemptions, although that is the other option. In any case, it is clear that many players will not be ready for the season because of the shorter camps. This is true for everyone, but especially rookies and free agents, and most especially undrafted rookie free agents.