Kevin Lidlow
After the Jets first preseason game of the year went into the books, there were some things that was really impressive as well as things that were concerning. The first team offense only played one series but looked sharp on some levels starting with the offense led by second year quarterback Sam Darnold. Despite the almost interception on the opening drive, Darnold led the offense to a touchdown on the opening drive on a pick route by new Jet Jamison Crowder. The first team defense had a strong showcase as well by forcing a three and out, in Quinnen Williams debut he blown up a double team, forced a holding penalty, and had a tackle for loss. Frankie Luvu was also able to force a fumble on the Giants as well and that was the focus for this defense. The point of concern is the lack of depth at corner, offensive line, and a pass rush as the secondary got torched by the Giants passing game. Special teams was the teams strong suit last year but may take a step back if they can't find a good kicker to replace Chandler Catanzaro who had a weak performance last night. With all that being I decided to give a rundown on who I believe will make the final 53 man roster after last nights game.
QB: Sam Darnold, Trevor Siemian.
This one is easy because we know who the starting quarterback is and Siemian had the most reps yesterday. Webb might be back on the practice squad just as insurance in case one of them gets hurt, but I don't see them keeping three quarterbacks.
RB: Le'veon Bell, Ty Montgomery, Bilal Powell.
I think that the third running back spot might be the most competitive between McGuire and Powell but at the end of the day, Powell has the most experience which would give him the advantage to take that third string spot.
WR: Robby Anderson, Jamison Crowder, Quincy Enunwa, Josh Bellamy, Deontay Burnett, Greg Dortch.
Greg Dortch and Tim White have been turning heads at Jets camp but after last nights game, Dortch took the lead for the final receiver spot. White will probably be on the practice squad if he doesn't make the final cut.
TE: Ryan Griffin, Daniel Brown, Trevor Wesco.
With the suspension to Chris Herndon for the first four games, this is a good opportunity for these three to make a serious case as to why they deserve to be on the active roster. Both Wesco and Brown are big targets for Darnold and could be fill Herndon's shoes while he is facing that suspension.
OL: Beachum, Osmele, Kalil, Winters, Shell, Edoga, Compton, Harrison, Anderson, Lewis
I liked what Anderson did yesterday and believe that he will take a step up as the second string center.
Defense:
DE: Leonard Williams, Nathan Shepherd
DL: Steve McLendon, Quinnen Williams
DL: Henry Anderson, Kaufusi.
OLB: Brandon Copeland, Langi, Polite
ILB: CJ Mosley, Neville Hewitt, Anthony Wint
ILB: Avery Williamson, Blake Cashman.
OLB: Jordan Jenkins, Frankie Luvu, Terry Basham
CB: Trumaine Johnson, Kyron Brown, Parry Nickerson, Arthur Maulet
CB: Darryl Roberts, Brian Poole
SS: Jamal Adams, Brandon Bryant
FS: Doug Middleton, Rontez Miles
P: Lachlan Edwards
K: Taylor Bertolet
I believe that Joe Douglas will continue to add on to the secondary whether he waits for players to be cut or make a trade to generate some depth for the secondary. Look for them to add some pass rush as well as finding some corners as well because they still need to find someone who can get to the quarterback.
Rich Wilhelm
OFFENSE
QB: 2
Sam Darnold
Trevor Siemian
RB: 4
Le'Veon Bell
Ty Montgomery
Bilal Powell
Elijah McGuire
WR: 6
Robby Anderson
Quincy Enunwa
Jamison Crowder
Deontay Burnett
Joshua Bellamy
Greg Dortch
TE: 3
Chris Herndon (Suspended)
Trevon Wesco
Daniel Brown
Ryan Griffin
C: 2
Ryan Kalil
Jonotthan Harrison
LG: 2
Kelechi Osemele
Ben Braden
RG:3
Brian Winters
Alex Lewis
Tom Compton
LT: 2
Kelvin Beachum
Brent Qvale
RT:2
Brandon Shell
Chuma Edoga
DEFENSE
DE:3
Leonard Williams
Henry Anderson
Bronson Kaufusi
DT:3
Quinnen Williams
Steve McLendon
Nathan Shepherd
ILB:4
C.J. Mosley
Avery Williamson
Blake Cashman
Neville Hewitt
OLB:4
Jordan Jenkins
Brandon Copeland
Jachai Polite
Frankie Luvu
CB:5
Trumaine Johnson
Darryl Roberts
Brian Poole
Blessuan Austin
Parry Nickerson
SS:2
Jamal Adams
Brandon Bryant
FS:3
Marcus Maye
Doug Middleton
Rontez Miles
ST:3
Taylor Bertolet
Lachlan Edwards
Thomas Hennessy
David Dubovy
Offense
QB1: Sam Darnold
QB2: Trevor Siemian
RB1: Le'Veon Bell
RB2: Ty Montgomery
RB3: Bilal Powell
RB4: Elijah McGuire
WR1: Quincy Enunwa
WR2: Robby Anderson
WR3: Jamison Crowder
WR4: Josh Bellamy
WR5: Deontay Burnett
WR6: Tim White
WR7: Greg Dortch
TE1: Chris Herndon
TE2: Ryan Griffin
TE3: Trevon Wesco
TE4: Daniel Brown
LT1: Kelvin Beachum
LT2: Eric Smith
LG1: Kelechi Osemele
LG2: Alex Lewis
C1: Ryan Kalil
C2: Jonotthan Harrison
RG1: Brian Winters
RG2: Tom Compton
RT1: Brandon Shell
RT2: Chuma Edoga
Defense
DE1: Leonard Williams
DE2: Nathan Shepherd
DE3: Henry Anderson
DE4: Foley Fatukasi
NT1: Steve McLendon
NT2: Quinnen Williams
OLB1: Jordan Jenkins
OLB2: Brandon Copeland
OLB3: Jachai Polite
MLB1: C.J. Mosely
MLB2: Avery Williamson
MLB3: Blake Cashman
MLB4: Frankie Luvu
CB1: Trumaine Johnson
CB2: Darryl Roberts
CB3: Brian Poole
CB4: Kyron Brown
CB5: Parry Nickerson
CB6: Bless Austin
SS1: Jamal Adams
FS1: Marcus Maye
FS2: Rontez Miles
FS3: Doug Middleton
Special Teams
K: Tyler Bertolet
P: Lac Edwards
LS: Thomas Hennessy