Pitt's projected 2-deep

Paul Zeise offers his early guesses on the Panthers 2008 season opener starting lineup ... 

Based on observations, here is my best guess at where the two-deep stands right now (keep in mind we are more than two weeks from game week and we have had only one full scrimmage thus far).......

Diclaimer -- These are my observations and best guesses and are in now way the actual two deep, which will not be released until Monday of the week of the first game.

OFFENSE

Quarterback
1. Bill Stull
2. Pat Bostick

Tailback
1. LeSean McCoy
2. LaRod Stephens-Howling

Fullback
1. Conredge Collins
2. Henry Hynoski

Left tackle
1. Jason Pinkston
2. Jordan Gibbs

Left guard
1. C.J. Davis
2. Dom Williams

Center
1. Robb Houser
2. Alex Karabin

Right Guard
1. John Malecki
2. Chris Jacobson

Right Tackle
1. Joe Thomas
2. Lucas Nix

Receivers
1. Oderick Turner, Derek Kinder
2. Jonathon Baldwin, TJ Porter/Cedric McGee

Tight end
1. Nate Byham
2. Dorin Dickerson

DEFENSE

Defensive ends
1. Greg Romeus, Jabaal Sheard
2. Tony Tucker, Tyler Tkach

Defensive tackles
1. Mick Williams, Rashaad Duncan
2. Gus Mustakas, Tommie Duhart

Strongside linebacker
1. Adam Gunn
2. Brandon Lindsey

Middle linebacker
1. Scott McKillop
2. Max Gruder

Weakside linebacker
1. Shane Murray
2. Tristian Roberts

Cornerbacks
1. Aaron Berry, Jovani Chappel
2. Ricky Gary, Jarred Holley

Strong Safety
1. Dom DeCicco
2. Elijah Fields

Free Safety
1. Eric Thatcher
2. Irv Brown

SPECIAL TEAMS

Kicker
1. Conor Lee
2. Dan Hutchins

Punter
1. Dave Brytus

Kick returner
1. LaRod Stephens-Howling
2. Aundre Wright

Punt returner
1. Aaron Berry
2. Aundre Wright