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Here's my best shot at it: let the debate begin. Please keep in mind this is a real-time chart and subject to free agency/draft changes:
QB (3): Brady, Cassell, OPEN
RB (4): Maroney, Faulk, Morris, Evans
WR (5): Stallworth, Caldwell, Welker, Gaffney, Brown (Jackson on PUP)
TE (4): Watson, Brady, Thomas, Mills
OL (9): Light, Mankins, Koppen, Neal, Kazcur, OCall, Hochstein, OPEN, OPEN
TOTAL OFF: 25
DL (6): Seymour, Warren, Wilfork, Wright, Green, Smith
LB (9): Thomas, Vrabel, Bruschi, Colvin, Izzo, OPEN, OPEN, OPEN, OPEN
S (5): Harrison, Sanders, Hawkins, Wilson, OPEN
CB (5): Samuel, Hobbs, Scott, OPEN, OPEN
TOTAL DEF: 25
K (1): GoKo
P (1): OPEN
LS (1): Paxton
Therefore, the slots that are "open" (meaning there is no one who should consider themselves an entrenched incumbent there) remain:
--Third string QB
--Backup G/T
--Backup G/T
--Backup OLB
--Backup OLB
--Backup ILB
--Backup ILB
--Strong Safety of the Future
--Dime Corner
--Backup Dime Corner
--Punter
There are, in many cases above, players under contract. I just don't consider those slots to be defaulted to them. Some combination of existing players, new free agents, and rookies will fill these holes.
Looking at this real-time depth chart, the biggest need remains the absolute disaster waiting to happen at LB. Hartwell would be a decent move, but they need to find several younger guys to fit the mold. There's also some depth issues in the secondary, especially at safety.
QB (3): Brady, Cassell, OPEN
RB (4): Maroney, Faulk, Morris, Evans
WR (5): Stallworth, Caldwell, Welker, Gaffney, Brown (Jackson on PUP)
TE (4): Watson, Brady, Thomas, Mills
OL (9): Light, Mankins, Koppen, Neal, Kazcur, OCall, Hochstein, OPEN, OPEN
TOTAL OFF: 25
DL (6): Seymour, Warren, Wilfork, Wright, Green, Smith
LB (9): Thomas, Vrabel, Bruschi, Colvin, Izzo, OPEN, OPEN, OPEN, OPEN
S (5): Harrison, Sanders, Hawkins, Wilson, OPEN
CB (5): Samuel, Hobbs, Scott, OPEN, OPEN
TOTAL DEF: 25
K (1): GoKo
P (1): OPEN
LS (1): Paxton
Therefore, the slots that are "open" (meaning there is no one who should consider themselves an entrenched incumbent there) remain:
--Third string QB
--Backup G/T
--Backup G/T
--Backup OLB
--Backup OLB
--Backup ILB
--Backup ILB
--Strong Safety of the Future
--Dime Corner
--Backup Dime Corner
--Punter
There are, in many cases above, players under contract. I just don't consider those slots to be defaulted to them. Some combination of existing players, new free agents, and rookies will fill these holes.
Looking at this real-time depth chart, the biggest need remains the absolute disaster waiting to happen at LB. Hartwell would be a decent move, but they need to find several younger guys to fit the mold. There's also some depth issues in the secondary, especially at safety.