ROSTER ANALYSIS

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Banjo came back and played.

Walker had a tough time, as Young and Coleman weren't exactly accurate when they threw to him. Young seemed to favor Ross for a while.

[Harlan Huckleby]

DL (7) - B.J. Raji, Ryan Pickett, Datone Jones, C.J. Wilson, Mike Daniels, Mike Neal, Johnny Jolly
OLB (4) - Clay Matthews, Nick Perry, Andy Mulumba, Nate Palmer
LB (5) - Brad Jones, A.J. Hawk, Robert Francois, Sam Barrington, Jamari Lattimore

The front 7 is the interesting area. Seems like there is much agreement that it will be 16 total, give or take a player. Mike Vandermause matches your predictions exactly after the game.

I find it hard to believe that Sam Barrington, Jamari Lattimore and Nate Palmer are all more valuable than Jordan Miller. Linebackers are easier to find than defensive linemen.

For balance purposes, can Neal by counted as half a linebacker and half a DE?

[Harlan Huckleby]

I think Jordan Miller is going to make the team over Jolly, which is sad.

not that sad for Jolly if he gets cut, he'll be on a roster, IMO.

[Harlan Huckleby]

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

I think Ross made the team. But I can see them keeping Walker and going with 7 offensive linemen. In fact, I'll go on a limb and say only 6 on the current roster will be on the 53 for San Fran game, with the 7th being a new acquisition.

[HarveyWallbangers]

I think Ross made the team. But I can see them keeping Walker and going with 7 offensive linemen. In fact, I'll go on a limb and say only 6 on the current roster will be on the 53 for San Fran game, with the 7th being a new acquisition.

I think you are right. Maybe not 6, but 7. Somebody will make the roster, but get cut when an OL from another team is signed. Maybe Walker. Maybe Miller or Boyd.

[Brandon494]

My guess...

QB (2) - Aaron Rodgers, Vince Young
RB (5) - Eddie Lacy, John Kuhn, Alex Green, James Starks, 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 (8) - David Bakhtiari, Josh Sitton, Evan Dietrich-Smith, T.J. Lang, Don Barclay, Marshall Newhouse, Greg Van Roten, Lane Taylor
DL (7) - B.J. Raji, Ryan Pickett, Datone Jones, C.J. Wilson, Mike Daniels, Johnny Jolly, Mike Neal
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
ST (3) - Mason Crosby, Tim Masthay, Brett Goode

[denverYooper]

I think Jordan Miller is going to make the team over Jolly, which is sad. Unless they don't keep Banjo.
Any word on Banjo's injury? If it's going to keep him out some time, I could see them IR'ing him so he can develop for next year.
I'd like to see us play Micah Hyde at safety.
We keep Quarless over Bostick. I think the competition is actually between Bostick and Ryan Taylor.
I think only 2 of the 3 make it out of Sam Barrington, Nate Palmer, and Andy Mulamba.
I don't think they give up on Manning this early.
I think it's 50/50 on Walker and Ross. Ross had a hell of a reception today, and offers a lot more on special teams than Walker, which is what you're looking for in your 5th receiver.

I think you're right on Taylor v Bostick. They played a lot more snaps than any other TEs last night. In the 4th preseason game, that usually means they're competing for a job.

Banjo returned.

[Maxie the Taxi]

Bottom-line as I see it: Our OL is our weakest link and our backup QB position is right there with it. That's a dangerous combination. I hope it's not another season of Rodgers running for his life every pass play.

We've gotten better at every other position on both offense and defense, except maybe WR.

Now it's a matter of health.

[Maxie the Taxi]

It looks like Brady Quinn is going to be cut by Seattle. Does anyone else feel Quinn would be a better bet than Young, even at this late date?

[Joemailman]

It looks like Brady Quinn is going to be cut by Seattle. Does anyone else feel Quinn would be a better bet than Young, even at this late date?

No. Quinn has never been a decent QB. Young at least has the potential to improve with more knowledge of the offense.

[ThunderDan]

Jarrett Bush made the team last night when everyone new showed they couldn't play gunner. KC gashed us on punt return.
I don't know that Ross is as safe as some people think. Micah Hyde did a good job fielding punts which may have opened a spot for one of the other WRs. But the WRs who would take his spot have to play ST and they all sucked. Maybe Ross is safer than I think.

[Maxie the Taxi]

No. Quinn has never been a decent QB. Young at least has the potential to improve with more knowledge of the offense.

I don't know. Young sure makes me nervous, especially in the realm of ball security...both interceptions and fumbles. My feeling is that a backup QB doesn't need to make big plays every down, just keep you in the game by avoiding turnovers. I haven't checked Quinn's stats, but I know Young turns it over a lot.

[mraynrand]

Jarrett Bush made the team last night when everyone new showed they couldn't play gunner. KC gashed us on punt return.
I don't know that Ross is as safe as some people think. Micah Hyde did a good job fielding punts which may have opened a spot for one of the other WRs. But the WRs who would take his spot have to play ST and they all sucked. Maybe Ross is safer than I think.

round and round she goes, where she stops, td doesn't know!

[Joemailman]

I don't know. Young sure makes me nervous, especially in the realm of ball security...both interceptions and fumbles. My feeling is that a backup QB doesn't need to make big plays every down, just keep you in the game by avoiding turnovers. I haven't checked Quinn's stats, but I know Young turns it over a lot.

Both are prone to turnovers. Young at least has the ability to run for a first down when things breakdown in the passing game. Young is something like 31-17 as a starter. Quinn is 4-16. Now it's true that the Tennessee teams that Young played for were better than the teams Quinn played for, but Quinn is simply not a winner.

[Maxie the Taxi]

The solution is to pray Rodgers never goes down.