# Erick Trickel: Reviewing Broncos preseason performances, Trickel suggested wide receiver Joseph Manjack may fall short even of a practice squad spot due to his lack of special teams ability.

**Claimed:** Aug 24, 2026
**Pundit:** Erick Trickel — https://missedtakes.co/pundits/erick-trickel
**Outlet:** Sports Illustrated — https://missedtakes.co/outlets/sports-illustrated
**How it reached us:** published in writing
**Original:** https://www.si.com/nfl/broncos/onsi/broncos-stock-report-5-risers-5-fallers-after-packers-loss

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> With his lack of special teams ability, he could be behind the mark, even when competing for a practice squad spot.

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## The claims

- **Joseph Manjack to land on the practice squad**
  - Kind: Roster Spot Calls · About: Joseph Manjack, Denver Broncos
  - Verdict: not settled yet

## Who this take is about

- Joseph Manjack — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/players/joseph-manjack
- Denver Broncos — https://missedtakes.co/nfl/teams/broncos

## What others said about the same people

- Keith Sanchez on Deontae Lawson: In his final 2026 NFL mock draft, Sanchez projects the full first round plus several second-round picks, starting with Fernando Mendoza going No. 1 overall to the Raiders. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/430b0c19-30ac-470f-9f96-0a7184ffcdf5 (scored 0)
- Ayrton Ostly on R Mason Thomas: Ausley walked through his final seven-round mock draft, having the 49ers take Utah offensive tackle Caleb Lomu at No. 27, Peter Woods to Houston at 28, TJ Parker to Kansas City at 29, Zion Young to the Chargers at 30, Arvel Reese to Arizona at 3, Dallas trading up to 8, Denver taking Mason Thomas at 58, the 49ers taking Malachi Lawrence at 62 and VJ Payne at 133. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/01ad8fa2-6e16-4d1a-9d0a-a088ab0b6ace (scored 45.85)
- Jaime Eisner on Jake Golday: In a "What I Would Do" 2026 NFL mock draft, Eisner assigns first-round selections for all 32 picks plus several early second-round picks, starting with Fernando Mendoza to the Raiders at No. 1. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/b5ac441b-006d-4e52-b938-402c0b0d8a2e (scored 62.09)
- Derek Brown on Anthony Hill: Derek Brown made picks 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27 and 30 in the 2026 mock, and also called Kenyon Sadiq the clear TE1 of the class, Carnell Tate his runaway WR1 and KC Concepcion a top-three receiver. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/9dba9158-5785-4cc9-921f-5199045e0104 (scored 27.26)
- JP Acosta on Cade McDonald: Acosta gave draft ranges for combine risers — Nussmeier in the third round, Kenyon Sadiq in round one, Chris Johnson in round two — and made picks 2, 4, 6 and every other selection in a post-combine first-round mock draft. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/f4ecf30e-8a7a-43e8-8ba6-de0aae7579bc (scored 0)
- Scott Bogman on Anthony Hill: Bogman's mock picks: Arvel Reese to Arizona at 3, Francis Mauigoa to Cleveland at 6, Keldric Faulk to Kansas City at 9, Sonny Styles to Dallas at 12, Cashius Howell to Tampa Bay at 15, Avieon Terrell to Minnesota at 18, Makai Lemon to Pittsburgh at 21, KC Concepcion to Cleveland at 24, Kayden McDonald to San Francisco at 27 and Anthony Hill to Denver at 30. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/04d79fe2-1502-4658-bfa4-b43ab8922c6d (scored 27.26)

## More roster spot calls

The same kind of call, about other players and teams.

- Scott Kennedy on Michael Penix Jr.: Kennedy reports that Atlanta is expected to keep three quarterbacks on its 53-man roster: Tua Tagovailoa, Michael Penix Jr., and undrafted rookie Jack Strand. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/4271fbfe-2320-41d0-a8f0-000ddbb80076 (scored 100)
- River Wells on Jalon Daniels: Wells expects Baker Mayfield to sit out the preseason finale, suggests the Buccaneers could still name Jake Browning the backup quarterback entering the regular season, and predicts Tampa Bay will likely keep three quarterbacks on the 53-man roster, with both Jalon Daniels and Browning making the active roster. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/68ed4a78-8b3d-41df-a7ce-ff4b248822b2 (scored 100)
- Jeff Cavanaugh on Hunter Luepke: Jeff projected the Cowboys' offensive 53-man roster: nine offensive linemen (with Bass, Shelton, Leverett and Cornelius as the depth pieces and Nate Thomas and Keegan cut), three tight ends, Javonte Williams and Malik Davis atop the backfield, and five receivers with Mingo in and Camden Brown headed to the practice squad. He also gave reception and passing projections and said Jayshawn Barham will be starting before long. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/c7f7c9cc-4c5c-4060-a83b-61416816422c (scored 100)
- Jeff Cavanaugh on Jonathan Bullard: Building his projected Cowboys 53-man roster on defense, Jeff keeps five interior linemen (Kenny Clark, Quentin, Tito Obonia, LT Overton, Bullard), six edge rushers including Von Miller, Malachi Lawrence and Marist Liufau while cutting Sam Williams, four linebackers with Jayshawn Barham starting, six corners including rookie Devin Moore, and four safeties including Marquise Bell. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/d20c4eda-eab4-4a8c-ba13-0e120fdd7d91 (scored 100)
- Philip Hughes on Caelen Carson: A NFC East news roundup relays that cornerback is Dallas' weakest unit, with Caelen Carson holding on as the last man on the 53-man roster and Cobie Durant slotted in as the Cowboys' second cornerback. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/d1535c8f-ca43-4d5e-8f83-3a7104937e16 (scored 100)
- Fox Sports on J.J. McCarthy: The FOX Sports report states that the Vikings are expected to keep quarterback J.J. McCarthy on their active roster for the season. — https://missedtakes.co/opinions/b907a541-ca75-49be-84dc-6d580dbbf91e (scored 100)

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