ROSTER ANALYSIS

[Zool]

To you guys, saying we won't go 16-0 is "baiting"...

LOOK AT ME LOOK AT ME LOOK AT ME!!!

Guy, you take 1 person disagreeing with you and say "every one of you". We get it. You hate Capers and small lineman. You know what....we get it. There's a reason on a few people still reply to you.

[RashanGary]

22 offense
QB (2) - Aaron Rodgers, Vince Young
RB (4) - Eddie Lacy, John Kuhn, Alex Green, Jonathan Franklin
WR (5) - Jordy Nelson, James Jones, Randall Cobb, Jarrett Boykin, Tyrone Walker
TE (4) - Jermichael Finley, Matthew Mulligan, Ryan Taylor, Brandon Bostick
OL (7) - David Bakhtiari, Josh Sitton, Evan Dietrich-Smith, T.J. Lang, Don Barclay, Marshall Newhouse, Lane Taylor

28 defense
DL (9) - B.J. Raji, Ryan Pickett, Datone Jones, C.J. Wilson, Mike Daniels, Johnny Jolly, Mike Neal, Jordan Miller, Josh Boyd
OLB (4) - Clay Matthews, Nick Perry, Andy Mulumba, Nate Palmer
LB (5) - Brad Jones, A.J. Hawk, Robert Francois, Jamari Lattimore, Sam Barrington
CB (6) - Tramon Williams, Sam Shields, Casey Hayward, Micah Hyde, Davon House, Jarrett Bush
S (4) - Morgan Burnett, M.D. Jennings, Jerron McMilliam, Chris Banjo

2 Special Teams
Mason Crosby, Tim Masthay, Brett Goode



If we're going to see a trade, I think it's going to be a DL for a C/G.

[swede]

i like banjo and barrington. i like that new wr, walker over ross. Jordan miller is prolly going to make this team.

First, I pretty much agree with you, but I have been arguing with myself over these issues.

Can we carry enough D backs to keep Hyde and Banjo?

Barrington has the right physical attitude. If we needed him to play this season could he handle the responsibility? PB pointed out his troubles handling duties on the all-important special teams.

I liked Walker over Ross until last night when it became a tie. Ross stepped it up just as Walker had some bad breaks.

With all the early talk of Boyd I sure saw more of Miller come game time.

This was the first week that I thought Jolly might not make it. That is probably the reason Ted was retching on the sidelines.

[RashanGary]

Ross doesn't seem as sure as Hyde handling the punt duties. The first and foremost job of a punt returner is catching the damn ball. Hyde is young, but he's extremely aware on the field. He seems like the game is slow for him, like he's really confident in what he's doing. He's a really natural football player. I'd be fine with Ross if we didn't have another PR we could count on. But we do. Hyde has taken that job IMO.

I do think Walker is going to make it. Our offense is predicated on knowing what the hell is going on. Similar to the type of WR's Brady likes, AR likes guys who "get it." Tyrone Walker get's it. Ross doesn't and his ST's value just isn't high enough to sacrifice Walker.

[pbmax]

Ross on punt duties is an adventure. Ross on kickoff returns will get you some TDs.

[Maxie the Taxi]

Note to guys making Final Roster guesses: Please include Bush in the Special Teams category, not in the D-backs category.

[Harlan Huckleby]

It will be an interesting day, there are about 6 bubble boys who could go either way. I don't anticipate any surprises, though.

I just hope there won't be posters pulling cheap, childish stunts. You know, those deceptive thread titles making fake announcements. So played.

[NewsBruin]

I follow Dan Snyder's Caricatured Native Americans of our proud nation's capital because my alma mater's best offensive football alumnus is on its roster. Pat White probably won't make the cut, but has looked good by preseason standards. Would he be worth swapping a guy who won't make our roster for White?

Also, Wist, not relevant to this thread, I love Wist's skepticism and defensive analysis, but I think simple, straight-up power defense (fast, strong, and straightforward) would completely play into Harbaugh's hands, as we watch our Jethro Bodeans get earholed over and over again. We need bodies at the line, in a disciplined and sound formation, but playing "You always take pitch; I always have keeper" will get us undressed too.

Also, "Kaperf****r" is a stupid nickname and makes me start tuning out.

[pittstang5]

Ross doesn't seem as sure as Hyde handling the punt duties. The first and foremost job of a punt returner is catching the damn ball. Hyde is young, but he's extremely aware on the field. He seems like the game is slow for him, like he's really confident in what he's doing. He's a really natural football player. I'd be fine with Ross if we didn't have another PR we could count on. But we do. Hyde has taken that job IMO.

Everytime Ross is back to field a punt, I hold my breath. First time I saw Hyde field a punt, I was impressed. He just looked natural and has continued to look natural doing it. But, Ross, IMO has the ability to get more yards, at least from what I've seen.

So, what do you want - the sound guy that's not going to fumble, but may not get those extra yards or break one for a TD OR that 50/50 guy that may fumble, but has the chance to get you 6.

[Maxie the Taxi]

Everytime Ross is back to field a punt, I hold my breath. First time I saw Hyde field a punt, I was impressed. He just looked natural and has continued to look natural doing it. But, Ross, IMO has the ability to get more yards, at least from what I've seen.

So, what do you want - the sound guy that's not going to fumble, but may not get those extra yards or break one for a TD OR that 50/50 guy that may fumble, but has the chance to get you 6.

I'm for leaving the "getting 6" stuff to Rodgers and crew. Give me a guy with sure hands everytime. Turnovers lose games.

[Brandon494]

I'm for leaving the "getting 6" stuff to Rodgers and crew. Give me a guy with sure hands everytime. Turnovers lose games.

What he said.

[Packers4Glory]

What he said.

thirded

[Fritz]

No, you dummies. You put Ross AND Hyde back there. Hyde catches the punt, he hands it gently over to Ross, and takes off to block the first guy coming for Ross.

Ross runs it back.

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[wist43]

LOOK AT ME LOOK AT ME LOOK AT ME!!!

Guy, you take 1 person disagreeing with you and say "every one of you". We get it. You hate Capers and small lineman. You know what....we get it. There's a reason on a few people still reply to you.

Okay, I'll stop posting then... as long as you guys got the msg - thought maybe the microphone wasn't on.

Most humble apologies, my bad

[pbmax]

What he said.

I find your and Maxie's lack of faith (in superior athletic talent) disturbing.

Seriously though, I think the offense is going to need a boost and improving on mediocre KOR is one way to help.

Just as I was fine with fumbling Randall Cobb on returns, I will take the risk with Ross.

Hyde makes the team regardless, so if M3 wants him back there in a sure handed role like Woodson, then I am fine with that. But Ross needs to be involved.