I agree with lowering the numbers and have taken a very similar approach to yourself. Fill as many spots as possible with the right players before finding other options.
I think 14 is a nice number. You have 10 guys playing both ways, a K/P, an offense specialist, a defense specialist and a special teams specialist.
I think 14 is a nice number. You have 10 guys playing both ways, a K/P, an offense specialist, a defense specialist and a special teams specialist.