FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Guess it's my turn to take a whack at this.

Before naming the 53 players I believe will make the Atlanta Falcons' initial roster, I am going to capitalize on two NFL rules that will help open a few spots. Things have changed slightly since my coworkers, Tori McElhaney and Will McFadden , made their predictions, and that information helps clarify how I will use these rules. This will make my life a little easier because it sure was difficult to make certain cuts.

First off, inside linebacker Troy Andersen, who has been on the Physically Unable to Perform list since training camp began, will go on the reserve/PUP list during roster cutdowns. He'll have to miss the first four games of the season but won't count toward the 53-man limit. I make this decision beca

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