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I referenced Pat Kirwin's list of keys to NFL roster depth in a thread on Cannon. I tracked down his article. Here's the link:
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer...ampionships-so-its-no-surprise-seattle-has-it
His first key is a back up QB who can come in and go 2-2 in four games if the starter misses some time. If you don't have an adequate back up QB you are disqualified. If you make that threshold, here are his remaining 12 keys:
1. Does your team have a real swing offensive tackle, a guy that can play left or right tackle and has experience?
2. Does your team have a solid inside offensive lineman that can play guard or center?
3. Is there a quality second running back that can deliver a 100-yard rushing day if he had to start?
4. Is there a good second tight end on the roster?
5. Can the third wide receiver step up and start in the two-WR packages if a starter went down?
6. Does your team have a designated pass-rush specialist who could play the early downs if need be?
7. Is there a third defensive tackle that not only plays in a rotation but could play the whole game if need be?
8. Is there a quality nickel corner on the roster, since most teams are at least 50 percent sub defenses?
9. Is there a fourth corner for dime packages?
10. Is there a third safety for big nickel defenses?
11. Is there a return specialist that can either handle both punt and kick returns or contribute as a real position player?
12. Does your team have a special-teams linebacker that leads the specials and can play inside linebacker in a pinch?
I think this list from an NFL front-office type probably helps us to understand some roster moves, like extensions for Cannon or Arrington. Kirwin says no team has all of these bases covered. The more items you can check off the list, the better the odds of winning later in the season.
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer...ampionships-so-its-no-surprise-seattle-has-it
His first key is a back up QB who can come in and go 2-2 in four games if the starter misses some time. If you don't have an adequate back up QB you are disqualified. If you make that threshold, here are his remaining 12 keys:
1. Does your team have a real swing offensive tackle, a guy that can play left or right tackle and has experience?
2. Does your team have a solid inside offensive lineman that can play guard or center?
3. Is there a quality second running back that can deliver a 100-yard rushing day if he had to start?
4. Is there a good second tight end on the roster?
5. Can the third wide receiver step up and start in the two-WR packages if a starter went down?
6. Does your team have a designated pass-rush specialist who could play the early downs if need be?
7. Is there a third defensive tackle that not only plays in a rotation but could play the whole game if need be?
8. Is there a quality nickel corner on the roster, since most teams are at least 50 percent sub defenses?
9. Is there a fourth corner for dime packages?
10. Is there a third safety for big nickel defenses?
11. Is there a return specialist that can either handle both punt and kick returns or contribute as a real position player?
12. Does your team have a special-teams linebacker that leads the specials and can play inside linebacker in a pinch?
I think this list from an NFL front-office type probably helps us to understand some roster moves, like extensions for Cannon or Arrington. Kirwin says no team has all of these bases covered. The more items you can check off the list, the better the odds of winning later in the season.
