I don't have any list. But, ISTM...

When one is speculating about the final cuts, you need to distinguish between those on the roster who are going to be on the game day roster and those "of sufficient potential" that they can fill in on the game day roster because of injuries to someone in the top 45.

Bush is not in the latter group. He is what he is at this point. He's not a bad DB, but he's nothing special. He's going to make the team, if he makes the team, because he can perform on special teams to a very high level. But the team isn't going to keep a special teamer unless he's active-on-game-day quality. Bush will make the team if Mike McCarthy sees him as in the 45, not just in the 53.

So my question is this: who are the 8 likely inactives in week 1? And who is Bush competing against for that 45th spot.?

Originally Posted by: Wade 

coming up with 45 is almost impossible as there will be several Uncle Teddy Blue Light Specials that make the team.

Both Kuhn and Bush would only make the team if they were a part of the 45. Barring injury issues neither of them would be a game day inactive.

As for Who is Bush competing against for the 45th spot, It would be against the last OL, WR, RB, DL, LB and DB on the depth chart. Plus those who are injured and out for the week. There will always be 3-4 of them minimum 5-6 would not be unheard of around GB even if minimizing injuries was a priority this year.

Originally Posted by: wpr 

Amosa over Kuhn? No..

If he makes the PS that's fine with me.

Originally Posted by: Gaycandybacon 

IMo

Kuhn is overpriced and there are numerous guys who could do his job cheaper, and just as effectively.

Kuhn is a good pass blocker, but let's not pretend Kuhn is has been blowing open lanes for our RBs.

He's had 53 rushing attempts the last two years combined (26.5 per year) averaging 2.6 yards. He has had 15 catches each of the last two years as well, for a total of 225 yards.


^all this is very easy to replace^

Maybe I am crazy, but I believe GMs nowadays should be looking for the next Marcel Reece 2.0.(who is also a U-Washington product) A FB who defenses cannot just write off as a blocker or a check down receiver. A FB who can threaten in the passing game as well as running. 3 receivers becomes 4 (5 if the RB is good). The fake FB dive could actually draw some linebackers! SCHEME SUPPORT! It just gives the offense more options!

Of what I consider the 4 dimensions of a FB, Kuhn is only good in one.

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Also, can we cut Ryan Taylor.. He has had 1-catch (though it was a Td) in 3 years....

Originally Posted by: RajiRoar 

Taylor was never signed to be a TE per se. He was brought in to be a ST ace which he has done very effectively.

Originally Posted by: wpr