Predicting the 53-Man Roster

Last season, I predicted 48 of the Raiders 53-man roster correctly. Jerry McDonald also missed five. Paul Guiterrez and David White missed six. It seems that the roster is much harder to predict going into 2010. There are various positions that could go one of many directions unexpectedly. Without further ado, my 2010 roster prediction. Quarterbacks (3)Jason CampbellBruce GradkowkiKyle Boller Analysis: This is a pretty straight forward group. Colt Brennan will try to catch on elsewhere or he may also stick on the practice squad. Backs: (5*)Darren McFaddenMichael BushMichael BennettRock CartwrightMarcel ReeceLuke Lawton* Analysis: Cartwright is versatile and can play special teams. The Raiders keep Bennett around because of the health of Bush. McFadden’s injury history suggests the Raiders keep Bennett. Reece is the fullback. Tonga is likely headed to the practice squad. Lawton doesn’t count against the roster until he serves his two week suspension. The Raiders will decide his fate...