The Bucks preseason ends Saturday night with a home game against the Baltimore Ravens. Tampa Bay will then reduce its roster from 90 to 53 players by 4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29. A month after his first roster prediction, Scott Reynolds provided his final 53-man roster predictions ahead of Saturday’s preseason finale, when the team’s starters will play, according to head coach Todd Bowles.
Bucks 53-man roster predictions
Quarterback – 2
QB Baker Mayfield
QB Kyle Trask
analysis: Baker Mayfield won the quarterback race and will be the team’s starter for the 2023 season. There is no substitute for experience, so Mayfield’s 69 career starts played a big role in the Bucks’ decision. Backup Kyle Trask really stepped up this offseason, performing well in the Bucks’ 13-6 victory over the Jets on Saturday night.
The Bucks have two QBs on their active roster as veteran 3-stringer John Walford is cut and then added to the practice squad, along with Ryan Griffin, who was the team’s veteran No. 3 QB last season. It is highly likely that you will be left alone.
Running back – 3
Bucks RB Sean Tucker – Photo Credit: Cliff Welch/PR
RB Ratchard White
RB Chase Edmonds
RB Sean Tucker
analysis: The Bucks have a good chance of keeping four running backs on the roster, including fourth-year back Keshawn Vaughn. However, due to lack of speed and instantaneous power, there is a possibility of surprise cuts. Rachard White, Chase Edmonds and newcomer Sean Tucker are simply fast, explosive backs.
Bourne dominated the first two preseason games, rushing for a dismal -4 yards on 11 carries and gaining 10 yards on one catch. If he ends up making the 53-man roster, it will be because of his special teams play. Vaughn, Patrick Laird and newcomer Ronnie Brown could join the practice team.
Wide Receiver – 6
WR Mike Evans
WR Chris Godwin
WR Trey Palmer
WR David Moore
WR Deven Tompkins
WR Rakim Jarrett
analysis: Mike Evans and Chris Godwin are obvious starters. With Russell Gage suffering a season-ending injury, Dave Canales will not name the traditional No. 3 wide receiver. Instead, WR3 is a mix of sensational sixth-round pick Trey Palmer, veteran David Moore, impressive undrafted free agent Rakim Jarrett and up-and-coming returning specialist Deven Tompkins. It will be done through a committee approach.
Ryan Miller could be the frontrunner on the practice team, and the Bucks are likely to keep two receivers, but Cade Warner, Kaylon Geiger Sr. and Tay Barber also have a chance. .
tight end – 4
Bucks TE David Wells and RB Chase Edmonds – Photo Credit: Cliff Welch/PR
TE Cade Otton
TE David Wells
TE Ko Kiev
TE Payne Durham
analysis: Cade Otton started, and David Wells, at 6-foot-6, 260 pounds, was a pleasant surprise as he rose to TE2 on the depth chart with his ability to catch and block. Ko Kiev will be the main force of the special team, and will be mainly used as a block tight end when attacking. Rookie fifth-round pick Payne Durham has a nose for the end zone and will be on the 53-man roster as a developing tight end.
Tanner Taura is likely to beat Dominic Daffney to earn a spot in the practice squad.
Aggressive Lineman – 10
LT Tristan Wirfs
LG Matt Failer
C Robert Heinzee
RG Cody Mauch
RT Luke Goedeke
CG Nick Leverett
OT Justin Scurll
GT Brandon Walton
OT Like On O’Neil
***C Ryan Jensen
analysis: Center Ryan Jensen appears to be more likely to start the season on injured reserves. That’s why he’s on this roster because if the team wants him back in at least four weeks, he has to be on the final 53-man roster before being placed in the IR. , it seems certain that Robert Haingey will be the starting center for Tampa Bay again this season. He joins left tackle Tristan Wilfs, left guard Matt Feiler, rookie right guard Cody Mauch and right tackle Luke Guedeke in the starting line-up.
Nick Leveretto is on the roster as a valuable reserve who can play guard or center, while Brandon Walton can play either tackle spot or guard. Justin Skule is likely to replace Josh Wells as the Bucks’ swing tackle, but rookie Lyquon O’Neal has high hopes as a future swing tackle candidate.
Jon Morshon is likely to be fired and could be re-added in Jensen’s place the day after the 53-man roster is established. If not, he will likely end up on the practice team. Rookies Chris Murray, Luke Haggard and Cyrus Zanzi are also potential practice members.
Defensive Lineman – 6
Bucks DT Logan Hall – Photo Credit: Cliff Welch/PR
DT Kariya Kansi
NT Vita Were
DT Logan Hall
NT Greg Gaines
DT Will Golston
DT Pat O’Connor
analysis: That’s no surprise, as Todd Bowles’ 3-4 scheme will see former top picks Kariya Kansi, Vita Bear and Logan Hall start the defensive line this year. Cuncy will play the three technique, while Baer will return to playing primarily nose tackle. Cuncy and Baer will be the Nickel Defense’s two interior defense linemen.
Greg Gaines, who will replace Rakeem Nunes-Roches as backup nose tackle, and veteran Will Goulston, who will return as a reserve this year, will be on the running staff for the reserves. Pat O’Connor has grown even bigger, growing up to 300 pounds, and can serve as a sub in nickel rush situations and as a tough player on special teams. Mike Green and Deadlin Senato could join the Bucks’ practice team.
Outside Linebacker – 5
OLB Shack Barrett
OLB Joe Tryon Soyinka
OLB Anthony Nelson
OLB Yaya Diaby
OLB Marquise Watts
analysis: The Bucks will eventually retain five outside linebackers to help edgerush and special teams units. Shaq Barrett remains in action and may be back in form this season after successfully recovering from a torn Achilles tendon. Joe Tryon-Soyinka is doing everything in his power to have a big year that lives up to his former first-round draft pick status. Anthony Nelson and rookie Yaya Diaby will also add minutes and bring more power to the outside linebacker room.
The last spot on the layer-thick chart is contested among undrafted free agent Marquese Watts. Sixth round draft pick Jose Ramirez Veteran Kam Gill and Charles Snowden, a 6-foot-7 practice player from a year ago. Watts is in the driver’s seat for the final preseason game, but he’ll have to play well on special teams to beat Gil. Others are training group candidates.
Inside the linerbacker – Five
Bucks ILB JJ Russell – Photo Credit: Cliff Welch/PR
ILB Labonte David
ILB Devin White
ILB Servosia Dennis
ILB KJ Britt
ILB JJ Russell
analysis: Labonte David and Devin White are one of the most active and dynamic duos in the NFL. David is still going strong at 33, but White seems focused on playing under a new contract and needs to play more consistently. Fifth-round pick Sir Vosia Dennis got off to a good start in training camp, but suffered an injury in the preseason opener and made his average debut. He will join the team as a backup.
Dennis joins veteran KJ Britt, a key Special Teams player, and JJ Russell, who was a playmaker in the first two preseason games and is set to join Special Teams. If the Bucks keep only four inside linebackers, either Russell or Britt could join the practice squad, with Ulysses Gilbert joining them.
Cornerback – 5
CB Carlton Davis III
CB Jamel Dean
NCB Dee Delaney
CB Zeon McCollum
CB Keenan Isaac
analysis: The Bucks are very young after a fantastic tandem of starters Carlton Davis III and Jamel Dean. Both veterans are well paid and will have to come up with more interceptions this season and do a better job of staying healthy. Zion McCallum has improved a bit this preseason and will be the first outside cornerback to come off the bench to replace Dean and Davis. Veteran Dee Delaney will likely emerge as Nickelback’s starter, bringing a great deal of versatility to the secondary.
The fifth and final cornerback spot could go to Keenan Isaac, a 6-foot-2 undrafted free agent with a wealth of talent and a good player or veteran Anthony Chesley, depending on the special team. highly sexual. Sixth-round draft pick Josh Hayes will likely join either Chesley or Isaac on the practice team.
Safety – 4
Bucks NCB Christian Izien – Photo Credit: Cliff Welch/PR
FS Antoine Winfield Jr.
SS Ryan Neal
NCB Chris Izien
SS Kavon Merryweather
analysis: Antoine Winfield Jr. and Ryan Neal have a chance to be one of the league’s best duos in safe conditions. Both have long contracts and are highly motivated for the 2023 campaign. Winfield will play more center field in covers one and three in hopes of producing more interceptions. Neal is on a one-year demonstrator deal and aims to prove his last season in Seattle was no fluke, but a growing young safety.
Merriweather is a physical owner and could develop into a future starter in time. The team appreciates his potential. Igien has a reputation for being superior to Nolan Turner thanks to his speed, athleticism and ability to play nickels and both safety spots. Unless Turner proves to be a better special teams player than Merriweather, he’s likely to join the practice team again.
Specialist – 3 people
K. Chase McLaughlin
P Jake Camalda
LS Zach Triner
analysis: The Bucks’ specialist has already been decided after kicker Rodrigo Blankenship was released after failing twice against the Jets on Saturday night. Chase McLaughlin will act as the placekicker, while Jake Kamalda will handle punts, kickoffs and act as the holder. Zach Triner is back as Long Snapper.
