Smokey
  • Smokey
  • Veteran Member Topic Starter
8 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]






[boxing]

UserPostedImage
gbguy20
8 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 MM 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.
BAD EMAIL because the address couldn ot be found, or is unable to receive mail.
PackFanWithTwins
8 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.
The world needs ditch diggers too Danny!!!
nerdmann
8 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.
“Winning is not a sometime thing, it is an all the time thing. You don't do things right once in a while…you do them right all the time.”
DarkaneRules
8 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!?
Circular Arguments: They are a heck of an annoyance
wpr
  • wpr
  • Preferred Member
8 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.
UserPostedImage
Barfarn
8 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
8 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
8 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
  • Smokey
  • Veteran Member Topic Starter
8 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 . 👍










[cheers]

UserPostedImage
Fan Shout
Zero2Cool (8h) : Both LB Quay Walker and Rookie DB Micah Robinson have passed their physicals
Zero2Cool (9h) : Happy to see site feels more snappy snappy
Zero2Cool (9h) : No sir. I did not.
dfosterf (9h) : You didn't get free childcare when you were at work?
wpr (10h) : These guys make hundreds of thousands of dollars a year. Pay for their own childcare.
dfosterf (11h) : 2nd issue. Number 1 issue was no gameday childcare. 1 of 3 teams not providing it
Zero2Cool (11h) : Suppose if locker room is main issue, we sitting pretty
wpr (11h) : I thought so Mucky. In those useless player polls GB always rates high overall. Locker is a part of it.
Mucky Tundra (12h) : Wasn't the locker room just updated like 6 or 7 years ago?
Zero2Cool (12h) : I have forum updated on different site. We'll see how this one goes before going to that
Zero2Cool (13h) : Elgton Jenkins has a back injury, is expect to end contract dispute
wpr (15h) : It's funny the PA complained about the locker room. It wasn't that long ago it was top shelf. Things change in a hurry.
wpr (15h) : The site is much more better.
Zero2Cool (15h) : NFLPA report said Packers lockerroom needed upgrade. Whining bout where you change?
Zero2Cool (15h) : I saw that and thought it was kind of lame.
dfosterf (15h) : Packers new locker room is pretty awesome. Great for morale, imo
Zero2Cool (16h) : Shuffled things on the web server. Hope it makes it faster.
Zero2Cool (16h) : Other times, it's turtle ass
Zero2Cool (16h) : Sometimes it's snappy, like now.
beast (17h) : I feel like it's loading at the top of the next minute, or something like that.
beast (17h) : Also the thanks/heart takes FOREVER to load, and posting in the shout box takes three times FOREVER!
beast (17h) : Thanks for saying something, I thought it was slow, but assumed it was on my end
beast (17h) : Thanks for saying something, I thought it was slow, but assumed it was on my end
Zero2Cool (17h) : Yeah, I noticed that too. Is it slow for PackerPeople.com too?
wpr (18h) : I don't know what you IT guys call it but the page loading is very slow for me today.
Zero2Cool (18h) : SSL might be settled now.
Zero2Cool (23-Jul) : Still working through SSL cert issues
wpr (23-Jul) : Glad to be back
Zero2Cool (23-Jul) : I think PH original finally working.
dfosterf (22-Jul) : Can tell you are having a fun day Kev
Zero2Cool (22-Jul) : Yep, I had to manually move them. It'll fix itself after more posts.
Mucky Tundra (22-Jul) : Same deal with the songs/videos thread, says you replied last but when I go there it's what I posted earlier is last
Zero2Cool (22-Jul) : I had to manually move three posts.
Mucky Tundra (22-Jul) : But when I go it, Martha's is the last reply
Mucky Tundra (22-Jul) : Still a little screwy; it shows on the main forum that you were the last person to reply to the Jenkins trade thread
Zero2Cool (22-Jul) : Host issues, been crazy day
Mucky Tundra (22-Jul) : Connect 4?
Zero2Cool (22-Jul) : Connecting to new database
Zero2Cool (22-Jul) : What the hell
beast (22-Jul) : Packershome going to the Whiteout unis again
Zero2Cool (21-Jul) : Oh wait, they got Cam Ward. 1st overall right? haha oops
Zero2Cool (21-Jul) : They could send Packers a 1st for a QB they are familiar with
Zero2Cool (21-Jul) : Titans QB Will Levis to have season-ending shoulder surgery
Zero2Cool (19-Jul) : Their season did kind of start there, so 🤷
dfosterf (19-Jul) : Eagles put an engraved Brazil flag on their super bowl rings
Zero2Cool (18-Jul) : Benton unsigned no more
Zero2Cool (17-Jul) : That's good analysis, yes you are getting old. It'd a blessing!
dfosterf (14-Jul) : *analysis* gettin' old
dfosterf (14-Jul) : One of the best analyisis I"ve ever watched at this time of an offseason
dfosterf (14-Jul) : Andy Herman interviewed Warren Sharp on his Pack a day podcast
Please sign in to use Fan Shout
2025 Packers Schedule
Sunday, Sep 7 @ 3:25 PM
LIONS
Thursday, Sep 11 @ 7:15 PM
COMMANDERS
Sunday, Sep 21 @ 12:00 PM
Browns
Sunday, Sep 28 @ 7:20 PM
Cowboys
Sunday, Oct 12 @ 3:25 PM
BENGALS
Sunday, Oct 19 @ 3:25 PM
Cardinals
Sunday, Oct 26 @ 7:20 PM
Steelers
Sunday, Nov 2 @ 12:00 PM
PANTHERS
Monday, Nov 10 @ 7:15 PM
EAGLES
Sunday, Nov 16 @ 12:00 PM
Giants
Sunday, Nov 23 @ 12:00 PM
VIKINGS
Thursday, Nov 27 @ 12:00 PM
Lions
Sunday, Dec 7 @ 12:00 PM
BEARS
Sunday, Dec 14 @ 3:25 PM
Broncos
Friday, Dec 19 @ 11:00 PM
Bears
Friday, Dec 26 @ 11:00 PM
RAVENS
Saturday, Jan 3 @ 11:00 PM
Vikings
Recent Topics
14m / Around The NFL / beast

1h / Green Bay Packers Talk / Mucky Tundra

3h / Around The NFL / Mucky Tundra

6h / Green Bay Packers Talk / bboystyle

7h / Green Bay Packers Talk / beast

7h / Green Bay Packers Talk / beast

18h / Green Bay Packers Talk / wpr

23-Jul / Green Bay Packers Talk / beast

22-Jul / Random Babble / Zero2Cool

22-Jul / Green Bay Packers Talk / Zero2Cool

22-Jul / Green Bay Packers Talk / Zero2Cool

20-Jul / Green Bay Packers Talk / Mucky Tundra

20-Jul / Green Bay Packers Talk / Mucky Tundra

18-Jul / Green Bay Packers Talk / Zero2Cool

15-Jul / Green Bay Packers Talk / Mucky Tundra

Headlines
Copyright © 2006 - 2025 PackersHome.com™. All Rights Reserved.