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53-Man Backup Roster Tested | Oakland News
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What if the NFL’s backups formed their own team? We built a 53-man roster of non-starters — one from every team, heavy on special teams, and stocked with rookies who weren’t expected to play Week 1. The result? A surprisingly strong defense and a solid QB room featuring Flacco, Mendoza, and Winston — but a glaring weakness at wide receiver. While this squad could hang with the bottom teams, it lacks the playmakers to compete with the elite. It’s a wild experiment that proves depth exists — but breaking into the starting lineup? That’s another story.
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