vikings/nfl

THE FINAL 53 (FOR NOW)

STARTERS are capitalized. Rookies are in italics. F

Quarterbacks (3)

TARVARIS JACKSON, Kelly Holcomb, Brooks Bollinger

• Only question is who will be No. 2 in season opener.

Tailbacks (3)

CHESTER TAYLOR, Adrian Peterson, Mewelde Moore

• No reason to keep more than three when only two will play.

Fullbacks (3)

TONY RICHARDSON, Jeff Dugan, Naufahu Tahi

• Dugan can play TE; Tahi won job on special teams.

Wide receivers (5)

BOBBY WADE, TROY WILLIAMSON, Sidney Rice, Robert Ferguson, Aundrae Allison

• Team's weak link could use some reinforcements.

Tight ends (2)

VISANTHE SHIANCOE, Jim Kleinsasser

• Both players were quiet this preseason.

Offensive linemen (9)