Competition is key in 2012

[scar988]

Hey guys. did anyone else notice this? We have 53 spots on the roster, but there is a lot of competition past an established 2-4 guys in any group.

Quarterbacks - 2-3 on final 53 man. more than likely just two.
Locks - Matt Ryan
Competing for final 1-2 spots: Chris Redman, Dominique Davis, John Parker Wilson

Runningbacks/Fullbacks - 5-6 on final 53 man. more than likely just five
Locks - Michael Turner, Jacquizz Rodgers, Jason Snelling
Competing for final 2 spots: Robbie Frey, Dimitri Nance, Antone Smith, Mike Cox, Ovie Mughelli, Bradie Ewing

Wide Receivers - 5-6 on final 53 man, more than likely 6 in new offense.
Locks - Julio Jones, Roddy White, Harry Douglas
Competing for final 2-3 spots: Kevin Cone, Drew Davis, Marcus Jackson, Kerry Meier, Cody Pearcy, James Rodgers

Tight Ends - 3-4 on final 53 man, more than likely 3 in new offense
Locks - Tony Gonzalez
Competing for final 2-3 spots - Marquez Branson, LaMark Brown, Tommy Gallarda, Adam Nissley, Michael Palmer

Offensive Linemen - 9-10 on final 53 man, more than likely 9.
Locks - Justin Blalock, Todd McClure, Tyson Clabo, Peter Konz
Competing for final 5-6 spots - Tyler Horn, Vince Manuwai, Joe Hawley, Andrew Jackson, Mike Johnson, Phillip Manley, Sam Baker, Bryce Harris, Lamar Holmes, Garrett Reynolds, Will Svitek, Kyle Jolly

Defensive Line - 9-10 on final 53 man roster, more than likely 9
Locks - John Abraham, Ray Edwards, Jon Babineaux, Corey Peters
Competing for the final 5-6 spots - Kroy Biermann, Jonathan Massaquoi, Cliff Matthews, Louis Nzegwu, Lawrence Sidbury, Peria Jerry, Ray Kibble, Carlton Powell, Micanor Regis, Travian Robertson, Vance Walker,

Linebackers - 6-7 on final 53 man roster, more than likely 6
Locks - Akeem Dent, Lofa Tatupu, Sean Weatherspoon, Stephen Nicholas
Competing for final 2-3 spots - Rico Council, Max Gruder, Matt Hansen, Jerrell Harris, Pat Schiller, Spencer Adkins, Robert James

Secondary - 9-10 on final 53 man roster, more than likely 10.
Locks - Brent Grimes, Asante Samuel, Dunta Robinson, Thomas Decoud, William Moore
Competing for final 4-5 spots - Dominique Franks, Marty Markett, Robert McClain, Christopher Owens, Peyton Thompson, Darrin Walls, Chad Faulcon, Charles Mitchell, Shann Schillinger, Suasei Tuimaunei

Special teamers - 3 on final 53 man roster, 1 K, 1 P, 1 LS
Locks - None
Compete for the 3 spots - Matt Bosher, Dawson Zimmerman, Matt Bryant, Corey Adams, Scott Albritton, Josh Harris, Joe Zelenka
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[SpicyMcHaggis]

I watched all those interviews on falcons.com and kept hearing TD and Smith referring to competition "brings out the best" and remarks like that.... that most have been a draft focal point. That must be the camp theme this year.