The top 4 CB positions should be a fun battle. All 4 are potentially at the same level, it remains to be seen if that is good thing. It will also be interesting to see how much playing time Josh Jones and Brice earn over the other Cbs/safets. The battle at RG is hard to predict. All LB position battles will be tough. Where will Clay line up? How much playing time will J Elliot get now that he isn't buried? How will the RB battle play out? Will it even matter since Mike McCarthy hates running the ball? I feel like this year has many more questions than any year recently. Many positions up in the air right now, normally it feels like more all already set.
Originally Posted by: gbguy20
I think alot of the up in the air feeling is due to the signing of the TEs and drafting of 2 dynamic DBs, which opens up the options for new packages in an exponential fashion. It's not so much about not having enough quality starting players; it about having much more than 22 quality starters.
The secondary is up in the air because there are so many new pieces Capers has to work with. The only question about Randall is, "is he made of glass?" If healthy he's is extremely capable and unquestionable borderline elite starter. CM3 and Perry are quality OLBs with some moving around in gimmick fashion. Elliot and Fackrell's job is to keep them fresh for playoffs. Not sure about Elliot, think he can give 3-400 serviceable snaps w/ solid ST play. If Fackrell is sufficiently bulked he will be healthy and will be one of the most productive pass rushers per snap in NFL in his 3-500 snaps. I think signing RJF and drafting Adams is the end for Guion, only injuries can save him.
Jahari is the starter based on his play in 2016 and he's is smart, so he'll get it. He's also a great leader and lockerroom guy for the youngsters. Unless his age zaps him, he's the starter, he wont be dominant, but he wont hurt you either.
There is so much elite depth at WR, TE and RB [by mid season], injuries just mean one quality package will get more play over another. Rodgers knows there will be only him to blame if the O is not spectacular. This and Marcellcus in his grill should keep Rodgers' mind focused on playing with precision and within the offense.