Position Battles Overview
QB: This might be interesting. Reportedly, Danny Martens has been getting 1st team reps in practice this week. Whether this is just a sign that Martens will get first snaps in preseason, or an omen, remains to be seen. One would think Schumacher has the job, unless he does something to lose it, but perhaps the team is seduced by that deep ball accuracy, which is insane in a rookie QB.
HB: Taukei Griggs might have a shot here (if he's not traded), but Caulder remains the favorite. Steven Grant looks like the 3rd down back as the team is considering going back to the 3-back system, instead of 4 backs like in the last couple seasons.
WR: Akia Green will try to get the slot WR job from Sidney Rice. However, Green might can just be patient considering one (or more) of the three in front of him will likely get hurt. Again.
TE: No battle here. Kruger and Cooley are the 1-2 combo.
OL: No battles on the offensive line.
DL: No battles on the defensive line. Dawn will likely rotate with Walters as RE since Walters is still not the most conditioned athlete on the team.
OLB: Tevin Ash might be the happiest man on the team right now. He finally gets back into the starting lineup as the 3-4 places him in his pass rushing slot. Bullock is firmly in place on the left side as the young linebacker is quickly making a name for himself.
MLB: Wagner and Williams will likely duel for the 2nd MLB spot. It could be a close battle as well, since both have similar physical ability, if not a slight edge to Williams.
CB: No position battles here. Peterson, Madison, Carillon are the top 3. Hopkins has the physical ability but not the technique to move higher on the depth chart.
S: No battles here. Rookie Seawood is the starter alongside Branch.
K: Janikowski is the sure-fire kicker.
P: Maybe. Or at least someone else might get brought in as the preseason moves on. Shon Richardson isn't the best talent in the world (and maybe not an average talent). He has a big leg, but not necessarily the accuracy.
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