This is a weird year to say the least to try and figure out any team's roster cuts.

They happen on Saturday, one thing we will learn is if anyone is injured to the point of going on IR short or long term? Hopefully, we have none.

Any thoughts on any of our vets being cut?

Which rookies or free agents make the cut? Below is from Ben Baby, ESPN

The Cincinnati Bengals open the regular season against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sept. 13 at Paul Brown Stadium. The Bengals are coming off a 2-14 season, which was the worst in the NFL in 2019. However, their misfortune also netted the top overall pick, which they used on quarterback Joe Burrow. He will be the starter for Week 1 in Zac Taylor's second season as coach.

Here's a 53-man roster projection:

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QUARTERBACK (3): Joe Burrow, Ryan Finley, Jake Dolegala

There's no question who is QB1 -- Burrow, who has taken every first-team rep in training camp. After that, however, things get a little interesting. The Bengals signed Brandon Allen as the emergency quarantine quarterback, but keeping four QBs could be a little too much. The Bengals rostered Dolegala all of last season to keep him on the roster. It's hard to see them cutting him now.
RUNNING BACK (4): Joe Mixon, Giovani Bernard, Jacques Patrick, Trayveon Williams
Mixon and Bernard will continue to be the top guys in this unit. Patrick, a former XFL player, gives the Bengals a big body who can be an effective blocker on third downs as well as be productive on the ground. Williams, a sixth-round pick in 2019, has shown glimpses of being a dual-threat running back, which should put him on the roster.
Bengals rookie quarterback Joe Burrow will break into the NFL with a solid roster of receivers, led by veteran A.J. Green, left. Joe Robbins/Getty Images
WIDE RECEIVER (8): Tyler Boyd, Alex Erickson, A.J. Green, Tee Higgins, John Ross III, Auden Tate, Mike Thomas, Scotty Washington
This is easily the deepest unit on the entire roster. From starters Boyd and Green to camp breakouts such as Thomas and Tate, the Bengals have several notable wideouts at their disposal. Washington, an undrafted rookie, has shown promise and worked with Burrow during the pre-draft process. Given how much the Bengals use formations that feature three or more receivers, it makes sense to keep this many wide receivers.
TIGHT END (3): Cethan Carter, Drew Sample, C.J. Uzomah
The flipside of the Bengals' offensive philosophy is the limited usage of tight ends. Sample and Uzomah should see the bulk of the offensive snaps, while Carter likely will be used primarily on special teams. The Bengals need a primary pass target at tight end after the departure of Tyler Eifert. Sample, a second-round pick in 2019, could help fill that void.
OFFENSIVE LINE (9): Hakeem Adeniji, Bobby Hart, Trey Hopkins, Fred Johnson, Michael Jordan, Billy Price, Alex Redmond, Xavier Su'a-Filo, Jonah Williams
While there's still uncertainty over who will be starting at right guard, the roster projection for the offensive line feels pretty safe. Price and Johnson give the Bengals versatility at several positions, which bodes well for a unit that will be looking to improve after a shaky 2019.
DEFENSIVE LINE (8): Mike Daniels, Geno Atkins, Andrew Brown, Carlos Dunlap, Sam Hubbard, Khalid Kareem, Carl Lawson, D.J. Reader
The Bengals will use a more traditional 3-4 scheme this season, which will be anchored in the middle by the two defensive tackles, Atkins and Reader.

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LINEBACKER (5): Markus Bailey, Josh Bynes, Akeem Davis-Gaither, Germaine Pratt, Logan Wilson
In this projection, Pratt is the only linebacker who was on the roster last season. The Bengals spent the offseason overhauling this unit, a process that included drafting three linebackers -- Bailey, Davis-Gaither and Wilson, this year's third-round pick. Bynes and Pratt appear to be the front-runners to start in the middle of the defense. Look for Dunlap and Hubbard, two defensive ends, to be the edge of the 3-4 scheme.
CORNERBACK (5): Mackensie Alexander, William Jackson, Darius Phillips, Winston Rose, LeShaun Sims

The loss of Trae Waynes, one of the Bengals' major offseason signings, was a big blow for the defense. It's unclear if Waynes will play this season after he suffered a pectoral injury in training camp that required surgery. Jackson looks for a strong and healthy season after a shoulder injury hampered him in 2019.
SAFETY (5): Jessie Bates, Vonn Bell, Trayvon Henderson, Shawn Williams, Brandon Wilson
Henderson's usage on special teams could be enough to earn him a starting spot. Williams provides flexibility if the Bengals use defensive packages that call for several defensive backs. Wilson will be the Bengals' primary kick returner and was destined for a big 2019 season before suffering a season-ending hand injury.
SPECIALISTS (3): Randy Bullock, Clark Harris, Kevin Huber
Bullock once again remains unmovable at the kicker spot. Harris and Huber are two of the most consistent and effective players on the roster.

Is it 53 or 55 I am confused by mixed reports.

I don't think we keep 5 LB's. Or 5 safeties with the need for corners.

I'd cut the 4th rb and Redmond with Price and Adeninji able to play all interior spots to make room for the 8th wideout, and 6th LB.

(09-02-2020, 02:04 PM)jj22 Wrote: Is it 53 or 55 I am confused by mixed reports.

I don't think we keep 5 LB's. Or 5 safeties with the need for corners.

53

(09-02-2020, 02:07 PM)pally Wrote: 53

So what happened to all this talk of the extra roster spots for covid? Even Hobs said 55 recently. 

I don't think you can keep 8 wideouts on a 53. 7 is pushing it but doable (as we've seen in the past). I wouldn't choose Scotty over some of the other options and special team contributors (Morgan) if 8 is the number.

I found it interesting, he said we will be playing a 3-4 defense with Dunlap and Hubbard being on the edge.

I also found it interesting Benbaby says we keep 8 WR's. Have we ever kept 8 WR's?

I don't think they will go that light at defensive line at the very least 9 with Freedom taking a spot. Trayvon Henderson is the perfect drop and vet practice squad guy for him to replace on you're list.

(09-02-2020, 02:09 PM)jj22 Wrote: So what happened to all this talk of the extra roster spots for covid? Even Hobs said 55 recently. 

I don't think you can keep 8 wideouts on a 53. 7 is pushing it but doable (as we've seen in the past). I wouldn't choose Scotty over some of the other options and special team contributors (Morgan) if 8 is the number.

It will bump to 55 each week when two PS players can be added. Then they have to go back to PS and team cuts to 53 again. This has to happen by Thursday each week, not sure how it affects teams playing on Thursday.

As to the 53 projection:
Morgan would make it over Washington simply for special teams.
I think only 8 o-line, but probably a spot that gets one of the PS guys when going to 55.
I think 6 LB and 6 CB, most of the special team spots will be filled with guys from the WR, LB and DB groups.

(09-02-2020, 02:04 PM)jj22 Wrote: I don't think we keep 5 LB's. Or 5 safeties with the need for corners.

You think we'll keep less? Hell, we'll keep 6, most-likely.

(09-02-2020, 02:10 PM)Luvnit2 Wrote: I found it interesting, he said we will be playing a 3-4 defense with Dunlap and Hubbard being on the edge.

I also found it interesting Benbaby says we keep 8 WR's. Have we ever kept 8 WR's?

3-4 is our base, but it'll be played in less than 20% of the snaps, therefore, how we line up is BEYOND moot.

Ben is usually right; guy is super cool and is our best beat guy by far.

I think 5 at CB is insane honestly. I would guess Brown finds his way onto the roster over an extra WR or S.

I think this is the year, Redmond gets his walking papers.

(09-02-2020, 03:08 PM)sandwedge Wrote: I think this is the year, Redmond gets his walking papers.

He hasnt shown any.evidence on.the field thats hes worthy of 
Being on the roster.

Also keep in mind, anyone cut with less than 4 years of experience, we get first dibs for next 3 weeks of any player cut

Who knows, there may be a better option than the original 53 we keep
Also a new source for cuts and trades from NFL Site

https://www.nfl.com/news/potential-candidates-to-be-traded-or-released-ahead-of-roster-cut-deadline

(09-02-2020, 03:08 PM)sandwedge Wrote: I think this is the year, Redmond gets his walking papers.

He should. They will probably want him on the PS as the first lineman up status, though.

(09-02-2020, 04:11 PM)Yojimbo Wrote: He should. They will probably want him on the PS as the first lineman up status, though.

That's a possibility.

(09-02-2020, 03:56 PM)Luvnit2 Wrote: Also keep in mind, anyone cut with less than 4 years of experience, we get first dibs for next 3 weeks of any player cut

Who knows, there may be a better option than the original 53 we keep
Also a new source for cuts and trades from NFL Site

https://www.nfl.com/news/potential-candidates-to-be-traded-or-released-ahead-of-roster-cut-deadline

I think we are waiting to add a talented Corner that gets cut...

Could get a good one having first dibs.

(09-02-2020, 02:48 PM)Au165 Wrote: I think 5 at CB is insane honestly. I would guess Brown finds his way onto the roster over an extra WR or S.

Agreed.

(09-02-2020, 03:08 PM)sandwedge Wrote: I think this is the year, Redmond gets his walking papers.

Also agreed.

Folks don't think Allen is getting one of the QB spots?

(09-02-2020, 05:15 PM)bfine32 Wrote: Folks don't think Allen is getting one of the QB spots?

No I’d expect him to be a PS player as an emergency QB.

im going
QB 3
RB 3
WR 8
TE 3
OL 9
DL 8
LB 6
CB 6
S 4
Specials 3

That TE group is somewhat concerning...