Some would say it's way too early to try to guess the final roster. I wouldn't quibble with that, but I'm doing it anyways.
Part of the reason that I do this so very early is to see just how wrong I am down the line. It also gives all of you an opportunity to be as horribly wrong as I am, or to hit upon a long shot the rest of us are simply stunned by.
In making this list, you'll note that I assumed the Falcons won't re-sign Jason Snelling, and that they will release Chauncey Davis before the start of the season. Trey Lewis is also gone, while two undrafted free agents manage to sneak onto the squad. Given the team's growing defensive depth and my own whimsy, most of the practice squad is populated with promising offensive players.
Check out my list after the jump, and feel free to share yours. If I've miscounted again, be sure to let me know.
QB Matt Ryan
QB Chris Redman
QB John Parker Wilson
RB Michael Turner
RB Jacquizz Rodgers
RB Gartrell Johnson
FB Ovie Mughelli
WR Roddy White
WR Julio Jones
WR Harry Douglas
WR Kerry Meier
WR Eric Weems
TE Tony Gonzalez
TE Michael Palmer
TE Justin Peelle
OT Sam Baker
OT Tyson Clabo
OT Will Svitek
OT/OG Garrett Reynolds
OG Justin Blalock
OG Mike Johnson
OG Andrew Jackson
OG Matt Murphy
C Todd McClure
C Joe Hawley
DE John Abraham
DE Kroy Biermann
DE Ray Edwards
DE Lawrence Sidbury
DE Cliff Matthews
DT Jon Babineaux
DT Peria Jerry
DT Corey Peters
DT Vance Walker
OLB Sean Weatherspoon
OLB Stephen Nicholas
OLB Mike Peterson
OLB Spencer Adkins
OLB/MLB Akeem Dent
MLB Curtis Lofton
MLB Coy Wire
CB Dunta Robinson
CB Brent Grimes
CB Dominique Franks
CB Chris Owens
CB Darrin Walls
FS Thomas DeCoud
FS Rafael Bush
SS William Moore
SS Shann Schillinger
K Matt Bryant
P Matt Bosher
LS Joe Zelenka
PRACTICE SQUAD
QB Adam Froman
RB Antone Smith
WR P.J. Gore
C/G Paul Fenaroli
DE Emmanuel Stephens
OT Jose Valdez
TE Marquez Branson
S Rafael Priest