Smokey
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7 years ago
Green Bay's 2017 Training Camp will , as usual, be a competition not only to make the 53 man roster, but to move into the starting slot for some positions.

One of the spotlight battles will be at the Cornerback position . Kevin King may just earn a starting CB position vs the returning veterans . Increasing the quality in the GB secondary could also put more pressure on the WR competition as well .

The LB battle may be most interesting as well. Clay's not going anywhere. People are just understandably frustrated with him.

The RB battle will also be one that many will be watching . Montgomery should emerge as the prime starter , and Ripcowski should also retain his FB spot , but the remaining "keepers" will put on a show to earn a roster spot.

The TE positions seem to be filled and it may influence the look of the 2017 Packers and the LB battles in TC .

IMO , GB will field a better team than the 2016 version if the new Defense steps up their play in 2017 . [cool]






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gbguy20
7 years ago
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.
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PackFanWithTwins
7 years ago
I'm interested to see what happens with Josh Jones. Does he compete and take time away at ILB. Do we sacrifice a little in size at the position to gain in the speed and coverage ability.
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nerdmann
7 years ago
WR could be a bigger battle than people realize.

Jordy and Cobb could very well be done. I know Cobb is young, but he lost that short area change of direction that made him special. Martellus Bennet and Lance Kendricks will draw coverage away to help him get open, but then again, they could also be doing that for someone who can legit get separation.

Davante? Let's see if he can prove it by doing it two years in a row. Will Trevor Davis take that step, or is he the latest in a long line of scrubs who could have been who never were? Because that dude could have lightning in a bottle, if the light goes on.

And btw, if any of these guys stumble, I think Yancey could make a serious move to contend for some action.
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DarkaneRules
7 years ago
Don't see much hope for WR Davis, but he could always prove me wrong. I think Janis is safe because he is such a great special teams player. That boy can sure run in a straight line!

Anyway, I'm not feeling that much excitement about the rookies right now. My attention is actually on a lot of the 2nd year players and looking for "the jump" as they call it. Is it pre-season yet!?
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wpr
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7 years ago

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 



You covered most of the contested positions. I don"t see Kerridge sticking as a FB. Will Guion make the team after his suspension. I would like to see a step up at punter.
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Barfarn
7 years ago

I'm interested to see what happens with Josh Jones. Does he compete and take time away at ILB. Do we sacrifice a little in size at the position to gain in the speed and coverage ability.

Originally Posted by: PackFanWithTwins 



I never heard of this guy before GB drafted him; I've analyzed his play in 11 of his 2016 games and 4 2015 games. I really like this guy's play. Also, reportedly his leadership and football acumen is off the charts. This means he will contribute in 2017; but it is important they do not overload this guy. As a pure safety at the moment he's probably behind Dix, Burnett, Brice and Evans. I don't see him breaking into the rotation until very late in the year and most likely not until 2018.

I'm thinking Jones can master and be a "starter" as part of a 3rd and long Quarters package, which will mostly play cover 3. 2 of House, Gunter and King with Dix in the middle will play the umbrella with Randall, Rollins, Jones and Burnett in hook zone. Jones and Burnett would be lined up as ILBs.
TheKanataThrilla
7 years ago

I'm interested to see what happens with Josh Jones. Does he compete and take time away at ILB. Do we sacrifice a little in size at the position to gain in the speed and coverage ability.

Originally Posted by: PackFanWithTwins 



If anything I'd certainly like us to try him at ILB on passing downs. We have given up so many 3rd an longs over the middle I think it only makes sense to have a guy who can possibly make a play on the ball even if he is smaller.
Barfarn
7 years ago

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.
Smokey
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7 years ago

WR could be a bigger battle than people realize.

Originally Posted by: nerdmann 




In training camp, the WR's will have to face GB's CB's and S's . With all competing for spots, it will be a Grand Show . 👍










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