Number of Tight Ends we keep on 53-man roster

[Caleb3502]

Obviously Fleener and Allen will be on the roster.  Wesyle Saunders and Jack Doyle are still currently under contract.  How many tight ends do we keep on the roster?  I'm thinking we will keep 3 tight ends on the roster.  I'm not sure if we keep Doyle or Saunders on the roster, or both and carry 4 tight ends.

[HtownColt]

The same amount we kept going into last season

[akcolt]

This gives you an idea of what teams keep. It isn't set in stone but pretty good starting point. They say 3 but GB had 5 at one point.

 

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1640782-the-anatomy-of-a-53-man-roster-in-the-nfl

[Smonroe]

This gives you an idea of what teams keep. It isn't set in stone but pretty good starting point. They say 3 but GB had 5 at one point.

 

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1640782-the-anatomy-of-a-53-man-roster-in-the-nfl

Since Allen and Fleener bring different things to the table, it would be ideal to have a like backup for each. Plus, the Allen backup can also be the FB backup. I know it comes down to need at other positions, but I'd say Pep would like 4...or 8...

[PrincetonTiger]

3(Fleener, Allen and Doyle) if 2 FBs are kept

4(Fleener, Allen, Doyle, and Saunders) if one FB kept

[ColtsLegacy]

I'm thinking we'll keep 4 on the roster and usually have only 3 active on game day. I'm also looking for a newcomer to supplant either Doyle or Saunders.

[akcolt]

Pep with 8 that's funny  because I am sure your right

[TKnight24]

4

Coby Fleener

Dwayne Allen

Jack Doyle

Rookie or Saunders

[IAColtsFan]

I'm going to guess we keep 4:

 

Dwayne Allen

Coby Fleener

Jack Doyle

Cam White/Martell Webb/Rookie

 

I know Cam is listed as a FB but I see him being more of the Dwayne Allen H-Back type player.

[crazycolt1]

Since Allen and Fleener bring different things to the table, it would be ideal to have a like backup for each. Plus, the Allen backup can also be the FB backup. I know it comes down to need at other positions, but I'd say Pep would like 4...or 8...

I would tend to agree with 4 maybe 5 TEs on the roster. Maybe 4 on active roster with one on ready on the practice squad.

[dgambill]

I agree with 3 if we have 2 fbs and 4 with 1 fb.

 

That said with the revenue going up in the league I don't understand why they can't up the active roster to say 55 players...a small increase. It benefits teams AND players...seems like a win/win?

 

Shouldn't affect the cap much since most teams have at least 5-7 minimal contract guys anyways.

[NewColtsFan]

I see 3 TE's...   and 1 FB.

 

Maybe we have a guy who can do each on the PS....    but that's about it for me....

[oldunclemark]

Obviously Fleener and Allen will be on the roster.  Wesyle Saunders and Jack Doyle are still currently under contract.  How many tight ends do we keep on the roster?  I'm thinking we will keep 3 tight ends on the roster.  I'm not sure if we keep Doyle or Saunders on the roster, or both and carry 4 tight ends.

Four

[HarryTheCat]

3(Fleener, Allen and Doyle) if 2 FBs are kept

4(Fleener, Allen, Doyle, and Saunders) if one FB kept

I think your second scenario is probably accurate.  The TE position has evolved over time from being primarily an O lineman who catches a pass now and then into a big, nasty wide receiver who can block.  They create matchup nightmares for a D with LBs who aren't good cover guys and I'm really looking forward to the Colts running some of those two TE sets with Fleener and Allen in there. Lots of options out of a set like that, and they're fun to watch.

[ProblChld32]

3 total and 1 FB 

[Nesjan3]

Allen, Fleener, Doyle and Saunders acts as 4th string TE and 2nd string FB