Quarterback

The Claymores entered camp with 3 players vying for the starting job after Tory Woodbury declined to attend.

They left for Scotland with no starter announced, but it's clear that both Curt Anes (#5) and Nate Hybl (#18) will have roles to play in 2004. History shows that Jack will give both of his QB's playing time.

Earlier on Anes appeared to have the upper hand, but he struggled at the Raymond James scrimmages versus the Admirals and Hybl may have overtaken him in the later stages of camp.

Anes has a stronger arm than advertised and is more of a risk taker than Hybl. The taller Hybl didn't get much of a chance to air it out in some of the scrimmages.

Tom Arth will be the #3 QB when the season begins, but since he is designated one of the "NFLE active" players, he may well end up elsewhere by mid-season.

Running Back

Ahmaad Galloway (#30) and Maurice Hicks (#22) will likely share the bulk of the carries in 2004. It was hard to get much of a gauge of either player during camp as both players saw limited action in the scrimmages.

With Galloway only 18 months away from a major knee injury that ended his college career, you got the sense the coaching staff were keeping him under wraps during some of the scrimmages. This was especially true at the Raymond James scrimmages where Hicks was also injured and they instead turned to JP Comella at tailback who struggled to get outside the Admirals D all afternoon.

However in his limited reps, Galloway seems a fluid type runner and showed good tackle breaking ability. Hicks has already demonstrated his skills in 2003, rushing for 546 yards and 4TD's including a league record 93 yard TD gallop in Week 1.

In their absence at Raymond James, Ian Smart (#35) got some increased work at RB and showed good all round ability out the backfield. Although he's only 5'8" he catches the ball well and could play a role as 3rd down back as well as returning kicks. In some ways he's reminiscent of a chunkier Ken Simonton.

With Bicknell's offense eschewing the fullback again, there was no place for JP Comella. However British RB Warren Keen (#30) has made the team as a injury replacement for Jens Pettersson and will play some special teams.

Wide Receiver

The receiving corps at camp was fairly deep. This was evidenced by the fact that DeRonnie Pitts, who had played for Bicknell with the Dragons in 2002, and was a frequent contributor during the scrimmages and workouts, didn't make the roster.

Former rivals in college Herb Haygood (#10) and Ronald Bellamy (#88), who starred for Michigan St and Michigan respectively, will be the likely starters in Week 1. Bellamy showed good ability adjusting to the ball in the air and pulled off some nice catches in the scrimmages. Haygood scored the team's lone TD in the Raymond James scrimmage.

Nick Davis (#84) and the 2 Scotts, Couper (#81) and McCready (#87) will provide able support to this duo. McCready again struggled with injuries during camp. After spectacular starts in 2002 and 2003, he need to prove he can put a full solid season together. Couper looks as good as ever and has had no problems winning over the new coaching staff. Davis's biggest impact may be on special teams.

Perhaps the most intriguing player is Terry Charles (#80) who starts the season on IR. Charles has great size and speed, and really looks the part, but injuries have slowed his pro career. If he can get healthy that will be a big plus for the team.

Clockwise from top left: Herb Haygood (#10), Terry Charles (#80), Nick Davis (#84) and Ronald Bellamy (#88)

Tight End

Aaron Golliday (#85) is an imposing presence at 6-4 and 285lbs and is a more of a blocker than receiver, which you would expect from a Nebraska product. However the team was not ignoring him in the passing game, and he could turn out to be a valuable presence in the middle of the field. Golliday also appeared to have won the long snapper job in camp.

Backups are Marcus Helfman (#82) is a good 30lbs lighter than Golliday and more of a receiving threat, and national Jeff Nicholson (#46) whose progress was slowed a little by a hamstring injury in the middle of camp.

Defensive Line

Even without the presence of Jim Tomsula the line still figures to be a strength of the defense in 2004.

At defensive tackle Nick Eason (#96) might be the best NFL prospect on the roster. In camp he showed that his explosive 6-3 300 lbs presence could be a constant menace in opposition's backfield all season. If Eason starts to draw double teams, there will be no shortage of support from Alan Harper (#99), Damian Gregory (#75) and Cedric Scott (#95).

At the ends, light but quick Gavin Walls (#98) and Ivory McCoy (#90) will mainly feature along with returning stalwart Robert Flickenger (#91). Plus there's also Durrand Roundtree (#93) who is "league active" as well as Scott who alternated at end in camp as well.

Linebackers

Jimmy McClain (#55) brings 2 years of NFL experience with the Texans with him and looks set to be a athletic presence in the middle of the defense. He was one of the bright spots on defense in camp.

At outside LB Ryan Myers (#59) will man one of the spots. On the other side a starter will come from JJ Jones (#52) and Howard Clark (#56).

Although he struggled in pass coverage, national Aden Durde (#54) made the team for the 1st time, sadly though at the expense of Stuart Hare who seemed to behaving a decent camp. Returning Swede Jens Pettersson starts the season on IR.

Jimmy McClain (#55) and Ryan Myers (#59)