Which of the "redshirt players" do you expect to make the biggest...

beast
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9 years ago

I thought it was a good and interesting question. So what do you think?

David from McHenry, IL

The Packers had an excellent draft in 2014. That draft has already yielded four starting-caliber players in Clinton-Dix, Davante Adams, Richard Rodgers and Corey Linsley. It also added five virtual redshirt players in Thornton, Bradford, Goodson, Abbrederis and Janis. Which one of those redshirt players do you expect to make the biggest contribution in 2015?

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Edit note: There are also others like Jayrone Elliott, Mike Pennel, Justin Perillo, Luther Robinson as guys that were on the 53 man roster last year... and maybe even some practice squad guys as well which might include some of the following Jean Fanor, Josh Francis, Bruce Gaston, Tay Glover-Wright, Adrian Hubbard, Joe Madsen, Cody Mandell, Rajion Neal, Joe Thomas, Jeremy Vujnovich, and Josh Walker.

Thornton, Bradford and Goodson are all now at positions of need and might have better chances to get a shot of stepping up.

While when/if healthy Abbrederis might be the most ready to go of these options but is further down the depth chart because of talented players ahead of him, and Janis might have the highest ceiling and most physical potential of any of them, though he's very raw and needs to be coached up more.

So who do you expect to make the biggest contribution in future years?
and
Who do you think will step up in general of these guys?

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Pack93z
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9 years ago

Not listed but I have a feeling that Jayrone Elliott and Mike Pennel have a good chance at making a leap.. especially Elliott, kid has some serious length to make some noise on the edge.

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Wade
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9 years ago

Bradford.

They screwed up last year in keeping at OLB for most of camp. He'll push for serious playing time by the time the season starts.

Depending on how high they draft WR this year, I'd say either Janis or Abbrederis. There is some good talent that will be available with the Packers second and third round picks, so I wouldn't be surprised if they use one of them for a WR, especially if they end up trading out of the first round to get another 2nd or 3rd or early 4th.

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steveishere
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9 years ago

Elliott was easily the most impressive last year. I feel like I'm about the only one who was happy we kept Goodson on the roster last year so I'll go with him.

beast
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9 years ago

Not listed but I have a feeling that Jayrone Elliott and Mike Pennel have a good chance at making a leap.. especially Elliott, kid has some serious length to make some noise on the edge.

Originally Posted by: Pack93z

Very good point and I edited to add more of the guys above. And I think Elliott's quickness with his length and understanding that he needs to change things up is his best skills. I remember reading him talk about his preseason games last year and he talked he kept trying different things to try to keep the OT off guard and then would try to surprise them or catch them off guard. Not saying others don't try that as well, but he seemed to get it to work for him better... than say Perry who very good pass rush almost always seems to be a speed rush to the outside and around.

And Pennel looked like he should of been drafted. He looked raw but good.

I also liked

DL Luther Robinson... he wasn't the most athletic but the guy played VERY tough. I'm not sure he's athletic as you want for a full time 3-4 DE, but I think he's tough enough for NT role.

RB Rajion Neal... I thought he might beat out Harris for a 53 man roster spot before his preseason injury which took him out of that race... but he spend the season on the practice squad.

I'm find Josh Francis and Joe Thomas interesting depth options. Thomas looked like he might be the 5th ILB until like Neal a preseason injury took him out of the race. Francis getting some time in the CFL and IFL and now getting a shot in the NFL. He has potential but is he ready

nerdmann
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9 years ago

Not listed but I have a feeling that Jayrone Elliott and Mike Pennel have a good chance at making a leap.. especially Elliott, kid has some serious length to make some noise on the edge.

Originally Posted by: Pack93z

These two and Janis are more long term projects though. They might need another year of development. Goodson too.

For this year, I'm looking at Abbrederis. Barrington and Dix should take a step up. Still waiting on Datone and Nick Perry in that regard as well.

Then there's Richard Rodgers and Davante Adams. They showed something as rookies, so I expect them to be much smoother this year.

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texaspackerbacker
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9 years ago

Of the mostly inactives, Janis is the clear most likely to break out. It pissed me off that they didn't play him more last year. WR doesn't take all that much seasoning for most players on most teams most of the time.

I'm expecting Abbrederis to shine also. With Goodson, it's more hope than expectation; Same with Thornton and maybe Bradford.

Other than Glover-Wright who I just heard of 2 days ago, I don't think I've even heard of those practice squad guys. Oh yeah, Adrian Hubbard - I'm glad he's still around.

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DarkaneRules
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9 years ago

That is because we didn't have nearly as many injuries last year as we have in years past. That was an awesome change.

I'll be keeping an eye on Elliott, Pennel, Bradford, and Hubbard.

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sschind
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9 years ago

I thought it was a good and interesting question. So what do you think?
Edit note: There are also others like Jayrone Elliott, Mike Pennel, Justin Perillo, Luther Robinson as guys that were on the 53 man roster last year... and maybe even some practice squad guys as well which might include some of the following Jean Fanor, Josh Francis, Bruce Gaston, Tay Glover-Wright, Adrian Hubbard, Joe Madsen, Cody Mandell, Rajion Neal, Joe Thomas, Jeremy Vujnovich, and Josh Walker.

Thornton, Bradford and Goodson are all now at positions of need and might have better chances to get a shot of stepping up.

While when/if healthy Abbrederis might be the most ready to go of these options but is further down the depth chart because of talented players ahead of him, and Janis might have the highest ceiling and most physical potential of any of them, though he's very raw and needs to be coached up more.

So who do you expect to make the biggest contribution in future years?
and
Who do you think will step up in general of these guys?

Originally Posted by: beast

Honestly, if any more than two or three of these guys step up to be anything more than a warm body (including Janis, Abby, Thornton and any listed in the original article) I'll be happy with the results. I'm sure more than 2 will make the final roster but I don't really expect a lot out of any of them.

DoddPower
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9 years ago

#10

Originally Posted by: sschind

The young depth players contributions will largely be determined by the health of the players above them on the depth chart.

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