Roster Prediction 1.0 ·

redraider56
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Here's my final roster prediction 2 weeks into the preseason.

NOTES
The signing of Cedric Benson really tosses things up on the offensive side of the ball. I would like to see 4 rbs and 6 wide receivers. If we keep only 5 wideouts then I think the extra spot on offense goes to G Ray Dominguez. Dline is a tough spot. I'm not sure whether or not to include Mike Neal and Anthony Hargrove since they're suspended and dont count towards the final 53 (this one is without them included). Erik Walden is also suspended for one game but since he has had such a great training camp, I see him making the final 53. I have 10 linebackers but that might be too many. Lattimore, Jones, and Francois can play both positions, which is why I think they stay. I would cut Terrell Manning, but draft picks dont get cut very often. If only 9 are kept, then I would add another d linemen. Players that may end up on PUP include Starks and House. There's alot of variables, yet but this is the best I can do.

OFFENSE (25)

QBs (2)

Aaron Rodgers, Graham Harrell

RBs (4)

Cedric Benson, James Starks, Alex Green, Brandon Saine

FB (1)

John Kuhn

WRs (6)

Greg Jennings, Jordy Nelson, Donald Driver, James Jones, Randall Cobb, Tori Gurley

TEs (4)

Jermichael Finley, Tom Crabtree, DJ Williams, Ryan Taylor

OL (8)

Jeff Saturday, Josh Sitton, TJ Lang, Bryan Bulaga, Marshall Newhouse, Evan Dietrich-Smith, Reggie Wells, Andrew Datko

DEFENSE (25)

DL (6)

BJ Raji, Ryan Pickett, CJ Wilson, Daniel Muir, Jerel Worthy, Mike Daniels

ILBs (5)

AJ Hawk, DJ Smith, Jamari Lattimore, Rob Francois, Terrell Manning

OLBs (5)

Clay Matthews, Nick Perry, Erik Walden, Brad Jones, Dezman Moses

CBs (5)

Tramon Williams, Davon House, Sam Shields, Jarrett Bush, Casey Heyward

S (4)

Charles Woodson, Morgan Burnett, MD Jennings, Jerron McMillian

SPECIALISTS (3)

K Mason Crosby
P Tim Masthay
LS Brett Goode

IR/PUP/SUPSENDED (5)

Desmond Bishop, Andrew Quarless, Derek Sherrod, Mike Neal, Anthony Hargrove

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I think this one looks about like mine would. Other than I'd probably cut another LB (Walden, Jones or Lattimore) for another DB (mostly likely CB Ross but maybe another Safety). Coaches seemed to be talking about playing more dime defense which makes me think less than 10 LBers which they had last year and maybe more than 10 DBs they had last year.

Also not sure about Gurley or Borel yet... they have the potential to be kept but hasn't shown it in preseason games yet, thought I've heard they've been banged up. The other WRs I don't think are ready yet. Also I don't know if it's likely but I heard the Packers might be trying to keep Bishop on the roster. If it's a free spot I would be looking at Gurly, Borel, OL, DL or maybe a Safety if the first spot I talked about above goes to Ross because Woodson is more CB to me. Trying to get the OL guys and S to the PS...

And probably try to keep Zombo on the IR. I thought he looked very good as a rookie. Now only if he could get and stay healthy. I think a healthy Zombo would be in the top 3 OLB we have right now.

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I think this one looks about like mine would. Other than I'd probably cut another LB (Walden, Jones or Lattimore) for another DB (mostly likely CB Ross but maybe another Safety). Coaches seemed to be talking about playing more dime defense which makes me think less than 10 LBers which they had last year and maybe more than 10 DBs they had last year.

Also not sure about Gurley or Borel yet... they have the potential to be kept but hasn't shown it in preseason games yet, thought I've heard they've been banged up. The other WRs I don't think are ready yet. Also I don't know if it's likely but I heard the Packers might be trying to keep Bishop on the roster. If it's a free spot I would be looking at Gurly, Borel, OL, DL or maybe a Safety if the first spot I talked about above goes to Ross because Woodson is more CB to me. Trying to get the OL guys and S to the PS...

And probably try to keep Zombo on the IR. I thought he looked very good as a rookie. Now only if he could get and stay healthy. I think a healthy Zombo would be in the top 3 OLB we have right now.

Originally Posted by: beast

I havnt been following the new rookies - but I agree about zombo - thought he did well last year. Do we really keep 6 wrs? ... ya not sure which 6th then. Was wondering about bishop - we do have sometime before the start of the season; but not sure how significant the injury was.

I must be out of it because where is scott wells; I assume he got traded? ... damn ... so whose our center now? DL - we still have green? liked him; is he not performing? he was a really big dude.

geez guess I should of followed the offseason more.

(so ya I looked it up and cant figure out where howard green is or went too) - oh and we finaly getting rid of harrell? or did we last year lol (we sure paid him alot of money thou) - thats justin not the qb

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I havnt been following the new rookies - but I agree about zombo - thought he did well last year. Do we really keep 6 wrs? ... ya not sure which 6th then. Was wondering about bishop - we do have sometime before the start of the season; but not sure how significant the injury was.

I must be out of it because where is scott wells; I assume he got traded? ... damn ... so whose our center now? DL - we still have green? liked him; is he not performing? he was a really big dude.

geez guess I should of followed the offseason more.

(so ya I looked it up and cant figure out where howard green is or went too) - oh and we finaly getting rid of harrell? or did we last year lol (we sure paid him alot of money thou) - thats justin not the qb

Originally Posted by: Dulak

Wells signed as a FA for big bucks with StL. Saturday is C. Played with Indy last 12 year. He will be a 1-2 yr fix. Pro Bowl caliber.

Howard Green under performed last year so he was not offered a contract this year. I think he ate himself out of the league. While other Linemen both O and D busted their buts in the weight room during the lockout he mowed his yard for exercise. I think it ticked off the front office but they couldn't call him and tell him to do more.

RB Alex green is on the team and hopefully will contribute this year. He was injured last year.

released Justin H last year.

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I think this one looks about like mine would. Other than I'd probably cut another LB (Walden, Jones or Lattimore) for another DB (mostly likely CB Ross but maybe another Safety). Coaches seemed to be talking about playing more dime defense which makes me think less than 10 LBers which they had last year and maybe more than 10 DBs they had last year.

Also not sure about Gurley or Borel yet... they have the potential to be kept but hasn't shown it in preseason games yet, thought I've heard they've been banged up. The other WRs I don't think are ready yet. Also I don't know if it's likely but I heard the Packers might be trying to keep Bishop on the roster. If it's a free spot I would be looking at Gurly, Borel, OL, DL or maybe a Safety if the first spot I talked about above goes to Ross because Woodson is more CB to me. Trying to get the OL guys and S to the PS...

And probably try to keep Zombo on the IR. I thought he looked very good as a rookie. Now only if he could get and stay healthy. I think a healthy Zombo would be in the top 3 OLB we have right now.

Originally Posted by: beast

I agree 9 LB and 10 DB. I kept Gurley as the 6th wr. Overall pretty similar to the one I posted on the other roster prediction thread.

Nice job Red.

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12 years ago

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I think this one looks about like mine would. Other than I'd probably cut another LB (Walden, Jones or Lattimore) for another DB (mostly likely CB Ross but maybe another Safety). Coaches seemed to be talking about playing more dime defense which makes me think less than 10 LBers which they had last year and maybe more than 10 DBs they had last year.

Also not sure about Gurley or Borel yet... they have the potential to be kept but hasn't shown it in preseason games yet, thought I've heard they've been banged up. The other WRs I don't think are ready yet. Also I don't know if it's likely but I heard the Packers might be trying to keep Bishop on the roster. If it's a free spot I would be looking at Gurly, Borel, OL, DL or maybe a Safety if the first spot I talked about above goes to Ross because Woodson is more CB to me. Trying to get the OL guys and S to the PS...

And probably try to keep Zombo on the IR. I thought he looked very good as a rookie. Now only if he could get and stay healthy. I think a healthy Zombo would be in the top 3 OLB we have right now.

Originally Posted by: beast

I might keep Boykin over Gurley or Borel at this point. But there's two preseason games to go.

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I might keep Boykin over Gurley or Borel at this point. But there's two preseason games to go.

Originally Posted by: nerdmann

Seems like most people are falling in love with Boykin. But I think it's mainly because they want an underdog to root for and most of the other under dogs aren't stepping it up. I think Boykin is PS at best, at the moment for the Packers. He made some plays against a back-up CB who was playing very loose to make sure not to get burned over the top. It was a good route and he didn't drop it them but I don't see it as special, just no mistakes. I'd like to see more upside/potential.

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Seems like most people are falling in love with Boykin. But I think it's mainly because they want an underdog to root for and most of the other under dogs aren't stepping it up. I think Boykin is PS at best, at the moment for the Packers. He made some plays against a back-up CB who was playing very loose to make sure not to get burned over the top. It was a good route and he didn't drop it them but I don't see it as special, just no mistakes. I'd like to see more upside/potential.

Originally Posted by: beast

What I've seen of him, he seems to catch everything thrown his way.

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Seems like most people are falling in love with Boykin. But I think it's mainly because they want an underdog to root for and most of the other under dogs aren't stepping it up. I think Boykin is PS at best, at the moment for the Packers. He made some plays against a back-up CB who was playing very loose to make sure not to get burned over the top. It was a good route and he didn't drop it them but I don't see it as special, just no mistakes. I'd like to see more upside/potential.

Originally Posted by: beast

good post beast. I try and not get too excited about what anyone does in PS games. They are not always going against the best that the other team has to offer. And if it is the first team they are not using much more than vanilla formations.

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What I've seen of him, he seems to catch everything thrown his way.

Originally Posted by: Zero2Cool

I don't doubt it. However, put a little better quality CB on him with tighter coverage and he might struggle a little more.
That said all he can do is catch the ball with they throw it his way. It is not his fault who the defense is.

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I don't doubt it. However, put a little better quality CB on him with tighter coverage and he might struggle a little more.
That said all he can do is catch the ball with they throw it his way. It is not his fault who the defense is.

Originally Posted by: wpr

How often is he going to be facing a #1 or #2 cornerback on the Packers? I think those are reserved for Jordy Nelson and Greg Jennings. 🙂

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How often is he going to be facing a #1 or #2 cornerback on the Packers? I think those are reserved for Jordy Nelson and Greg Jennings. :)

Originally Posted by: Zero2Cool

I never, ever said he was going to have to face the #1 or #2 did I? I said and I quote (just in case you didn't read it)

put a little better quality CB on him with tighter coverage and he might struggle a little more.

He has faced some #6 and lower DB's. The tighter coverage could be from those DB's or a #3 or anyone. It could even come from a #2 S not a CB.

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12 years ago

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Here is my list for the 53 to make our roster:

OFFENSE (24)

QBs (2)

Aaron Rodgers, Graham Harrell

RBs (3)

Cedric Benson, James Starks, Alex Green

FB (1)

John Kuhn

WRs (7)

Greg Jennings, Jordy Nelson, Donald Driver, James Jones, Randall Cobb, Tori Gurley, Jarrett Boykin

TEs (3)

Jermichael Finley, Tom Crabtree, Ryan Taylor

OL (8)

Jeff Saturday, Josh Sitton, TJ Lang, Bryan Bulaga, Marshall Newhouse, Evan Dietrich-Smith, Reggie Wells, Andrew Datko

DEFENSE (26)

DL (7)

BJ Raji, Ryan Pickett, CJ Wilson, Daniel Muir, Jerel Worthy, Mike Daniels, Phillip Merling

ILBs (5)

AJ Hawk, DJ Smith, Rob Francois, Jamari Lattimore, Terrell Manning

OLBs (4)

Clay Matthews, Nick Perry, Erik Walden, Dezman Moses

CBs (5)

Tramon Williams, Davon House, Sam Shields, Jarrett Bush, Casey Heyward

S (5)

Charles Woodson, Morgan Burnett, MD Jennings, Jerron McMillian, Sean Richardson

SPECIALISTS (3)

K Mason Crosby
P Tim Masthay
LS Brett Goode

PUP (2)

Andrew Quarless, Derek Sherrod

IR (1)

Desmond Bishop

SUPSENDED (1)

Mike Neal

PS (8)

Otis Merrill, Lawrence Guy, Curenski Gilleylen, B.J. Coleman, Nic Cooper, Brandon Bostick, Sampson Genus, Don Barclay

Thinking Borel might be traded for a 7th round pick. Also possible Gurley might be able to get some work in at TE in a pinch with his added weight if need be - though I haven't heard anything on this, just a fan's perspective. I like the idea of keeping more defenders, 7 on the DL to allow for a good rotation (knowing how quickly we can score), and 5 Safeties, thinking McMillan might be able to take some reps at CB in a pinch with his coverage abilities.

Coleman may not stick, but worth a try. Sorry to lose DJ Williams, Saine, Levine, but none of these guys forced their way into gaining a roster position. Levine did a nice job, but I think Richardson has more potential and is worth keeping on the roster, as I doubt he'd stick on the PS.

Keeping 7 WRs will allow for us to possibly make a trade before deadline (week 6, 10/16/12) to shore up another position if need be.

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12 years ago

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They might IR DJ Williams.

I could see thim IRing Starks in order to keep Saine.

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They might IR DJ Williams.

I could see thim IRing Starks in order to keep Saine.

Originally Posted by: nerdmann

So, IR one injured person in favor of another injured person? I don't think either James Starks nor Brandon Saine have shown they could stay healthy. I could be wrong here.

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WRs (7)

Greg Jennings, Jordy Nelson, Donald Driver, James Jones, Randall Cobb, Tori Gurley, Jarrett Boykin

TEs (3)

Jermichael Finley, Tom Crabtree, Ryan Taylor

PUP (2)

Andrew Quarless, Derek Sherrod

Originally Posted by: play2win

IMO it'd be better if you cut (or traded) a WR and kept TE Williams. You say Williams hasn't forced his way onto this roster but he's shown more than Gurley and Boykins combined. (Boykins getting a lot of hype for beating a CB that's not gonna be playing in the NFL after the preseason)

Also the Dolphins GM traded their best WR and CB away for a 2nd and two 3rd as they're clearly rebuilding and getting rid of everyone whom is questionable off the field... Philban might be interested in one of his former WRs.... if the GM is willing to listen... their GM has the final say.

And Zombo should be on the PUP list.

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12 years ago

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beast, I think I erred on my comments regarding DJ Williams. I just haven't seen him produce on the field since his selection like I thought he might. Sounds from some recent articles I've read he's had a good camp, but injured.

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beast, I think I erred on my comments regarding DJ Williams. I just haven't seen him produce on the field since his selection like I thought he might. Sounds from some recent articles I've read he's had a good camp, but injured.

Originally Posted by: play2win

Yeah I surprised by one article that said he might of had the best camp of anyone as far as improvement. That one surprised me.

But Williams is a TE/WR tweener (with out the speed, but he has the quickness) that can also play some FB and it's been reported the TEs have been helping out at FB some with Kuhn injured. And honestly I bit disappointed, I thought TE Taylor would come on more as well... though in OTAs it was said Taylor was becoming one of Rodgers favorite targets and he hasn't been working with Rodgers much in training camp ... though when he did a little bit for one game seems like Rodgers was more than willing to dump it off to Taylor and target him and trust him when they blitzed.

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Liked him then, like him now. :)

Seems like most people are falling in love with Boykin. But I think it's mainly because they want an underdog to root for and most of the other under dogs aren't stepping it up. I think Boykin is PS at best, at the moment for the Packers. He made some plays against a back-up CB who was playing very loose to make sure not to get burned over the top. It was a good route and he didn't drop it them but I don't see it as special, just no mistakes. I'd like to see more upside/potential.

Originally Posted by: beast

What I've seen of him, he seems to catch everything thrown his way.

Originally Posted by: Zero2Cool

play2win
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Jones' leaving is a real testament to Boykin's development. I'm really looking forward to seeing him at the #3 WR slot. I believe he will be overall, more productive than the very productive and reliable Jones.

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