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Everybody wants to be a general manager.

But be careful what you wish for. Our Indianapolis Colts insiders, Stephen Holder and Zak Keefer, tried their hands at predicting the Colts upcoming roster cuts (teams must reduce rosters from 90 to 53 men by Saturday).

As it turns out, the job is harder than it looks. Here’s what they came up with (italics indicates a difference between the two Insiders' rosters):

Quarterbacks

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Holder: Andrew Luck, Scott Tolzien, Stephen Morris.

Luck will be on the active roster, but is still unlikely to play Week 1.

Keefer: Andrew Luck, Scott Tolzien, Stephen Morris

I see no plausible way the Colts don’t activate Luck to the 53-man roster Saturday.

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Running backs

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Holder: Frank Gore, Robert Turbin, Marlon Mack

This has the potential to be a very solid and diverse unit.

Keefer: Frank Gore, Robert Turbin, Marlon Mack

No offensive player has flashed more this preseason than Mack, whose big-play ability blends well with the durability of Gore and Turbin.

Offensive line

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Holder: Anthony Castonzo, Joe Haeg, Ryan Kelly, Jack Mewhort, Jeremy Vujnovich, Denzelle Good, Le’Raven Clark , Zach Banner, Deyshawn Bond, Brian Schwenke

Closest call was Schwenke, but Kelly’s foot surgery and Mewhort’s suspect knee call for interior depth.

Keefer: Anthony Castonzo, Joe Haeg, Ryan Kelly, Jack Mewhort, Jeremy Vujnovich, Denzelle Good, Zach Banner, Deyshawn Bond, Brian Schwenke

Le’Raven Clark is the notable cut. The right tackle job was his to lose at the start of training camp, and he lost it.

Wide receivers

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Holder: T.Y. Hilton, Donte Moncrief, Chester Rogers, Phillip Dorsett, Kamar Aiken, JoJo Natson

Dorsett’s untapped potential makes him a keeper. Natson gets the nod over Quan Bray for special teams because he’s the superior wideout.

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Keefer: T.Y. Hilton, Donte Moncrief, Chester Rogers, Phillip Dorsett, Kamar Aiken, JoJo Natson

A unit that was shaping up in the spring to be one of the team’s deepest doesn’t look so deep now after injuries have plagued the back end.

Tight ends

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Holder: Jack Doyle, Erik Swoope, Brandon Williams, Darrell Daniels

This is not a deep unit given Swoope’s current absence (knee surgery).

Keefer: Jack Doyle, Erik Swoope, Brandon Williams, Darrell Daniels

With Swoope sidelined, the Colts would be wise to keep four tight ends.

Defensive line

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Holder: Henry Anderson, Johnathan Hankins, Margus Hunt, Al Woods, Grover Stewart, Hassan Ridgeway

T.Y. McGill was a tough call, but the fourth-round choice spent on Stewart gives him an edge.

Keefer: Henry Anderson, Johnathan Hankins, Margus Hunt, Al Woods, Grover Stewart, Hassan Ridgeway

Hankins, Woods and Anderson are entrenched as starters. The unit figures to be stronger than it’s been in years.

Linebackers

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Holder: John Simon, Jabaal Sheard, Antonio Morrison, Jon Bostic, Edwin Jackson, Anthony Walker, Tarell Basham, Akeem Ayers, Barkevious Mingo,

Mingo feels like a luxury on a crowded roster, but Basham’s so unproven they could use an extra vet.

Keefer: John Simon, Jabaal Sheard, Antonio Morrison, Jon Bostic, Edwin Jackson, Anthony Walker, Tarell Basham, Akeem Ayers, Barkevious Mingo

This unit could give the Colts trouble. The Colts will start four new players at the linebacker spot.

Cornerbacks

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Holder: Vontae Davis, Rashaan Melvin, Quincy Wilson, Nate Hairston, T.J. Green

Green was a tough call, but I think coaches want to see more of him at corner before moving on.

Keefer: Vontae Davis, Rashaan Melvin, Quincy Wilson, Nate Hairston, Chris Culliver, Chris Milton

Davis’ groin injury is a massive blow for an already-shaky unit.

Safeties

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Holder: Darius Butler, Matthias Farley, Malik Hooker, Ronald Martin

The trade for Martin this week is a strong indication the Colts are high on him.

Keefer: Darius Butler, Matthias Farley, Malik Hooker, Lee Hightower

Hooker’s had a frustrating preseason because of injuries. Until he’s up to speed, Farley and Butler are the starters.

Specialists

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Holder: Adam Vinatieri (PK), Rigoberto Sanchez (P), Luke Rhodes (LS)

Colts went bold here, revamping the entire unit outside of Vinatieri.

Keefer: Adam Vinatieri, Rigoberto Sanchez, Luke Rhodes.

Think Vinatieri is slightly worried about his new special teams unit, with a new holder and snapper?

Note: Safety Clayton Geathers is expected to be placed on the reserve-physically unable to perform list and won’t count toward the roster limit until activated.