Ridiculously Early 53 Man Roster

[Patler]

Will look more like...

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OLB Clay Matthews
OLB Julius Peppers
OLB Nick Perry
OLB Mike Neal
OLB Adrian Hubbard

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DB Sam Shields
DB Casey Hayward
DB Micah Hyde
DB Damarious Randall
DB Quentin Rollins
DB Bernard Blake
DB Ladarius Gunter
DB Micah Hyde
DB Morgan Burnett
DB Sean Richardson
DB Hasean Clinton-Dix

Hubbard is a guy I have been wondering about. I have not seen or heard a word about him since he was signed to the PS last year. He stayed there the entire year while others came and went quite regularly, so clearly the team stayed positive on his potential. It sure would be nice if he was the surprise of camp this year.

You have a lot of DBs on your list. With Matthews' injury history, Pepper's age and the situation with Neall and Perry both being in the final years of their contracts and therefore free agents next year, I think they will keep more than just Hubbard behind them. At least one (maybe two) of Mulumba, Elliott and a surprise rookie free agent will make it, and one or two less DBs from your list.

I keep bouncing back and forth on Kuhn and Ripkowski. I wouldn't be surprised if they keep both, nor will I be surprised if Kuhn is let go. On the other hand, with so few teams using the limited FB types that the Packers still do, Ripkowski could probably stay safely on the PS for a year. If another team wants a FB, there will be good veterans and/or rookies more highly rated than Ripkowski available to them. Assuming he shows value in TC, Ripkowski might be a guy they can work with by paying him more on the PS and/or making a counteroffer if another team comes calling. He has to see GB as a golden opportunity, a contender who still uses a blocking FB extensively, with only a veteran on his last legs in front of him.

[vince]

Kool Aide or bourbon?

I'm about to head to the Dominican for a week so I'm thinking rum punch. Straight-up Kool Aide until then though!

[pittstang5]

Hmm. interesting that no one has Thornton on the 53. I know he didn't look good last year - in fact, I think everyone questioned what TT saw in him to warrant a 3rd round pick. However, remember, Josh Boyd looked like crap too his first year.

It'll be interesting to see how Thornton does this year.

[Fritz]

Kool Aide or bourbon?

Yes.

[Brandon494]

Everyone putting Janis on their list - wouldn't be so sure about that. He couldn't get on the field last year for some reason, I suspect the light bulb better go on for him sooner rather than later if he's going to make the team.

Boykin only had 3 catches himself last season for us. We ran the ball more so we didn't see as many 4 or 5 WR sets. Hes still one of the best athletes on the team and can play both sides on special teams. I would much rather keep him then a injury prone Abby coming off an ACL tear who also has a history with concussions.

[Brandon494]

Hubbard is a guy I have been wondering about. I have not seen or heard a word about him since he was signed to the PS last year. He stayed there the entire year while others came and went quite regularly, so clearly the team stayed positive on his potential. It sure would be nice if he was the surprise of camp this year.

You have a lot of DBs on your list. With Matthews' injury history, Pepper's age and the situation with Neall and Perry both being in the final years of their contracts and therefore free agents next year, I think they will keep more than just Hubbard behind them. At least one (maybe two) of Mulumba, Elliott and a surprise rookie free agent will make it, and one or two less DBs from your list.

I keep bouncing back and forth on Kuhn and Ripkowski. I wouldn't be surprised if they keep both, nor will I be surprised if Kuhn is let go. On the other hand, with so few teams using the limited FB types that the Packers still do, Ripkowski could probably stay safely on the PS for a year. If another team wants a FB, there will be good veterans and/or rookies more highly rated than Ripkowski available to them. Assuming he shows value in TC, Ripkowski might be a guy they can work with by paying him more on the PS and/or making a counteroffer if another team comes calling. He has to see GB as a golden opportunity, a contender who still uses a blocking FB extensively, with only a veteran on his last legs in front of him.

Opps I listed Micah Hyde twice on that list of DBs...6 CBs and 4 safeties same number we had last season.

Blake likely won't make it but I like his game and will be rooting for him.

[Brandon494]

Hmm. interesting that no one has Thornton on the 53. I know he didn't look good last year - in fact, I think everyone questioned what TT saw in him to warrant a 3rd round pick. However, remember, Josh Boyd looked like crap too his first year.

It'll be interesting to see how Thornton does this year.

Its believe him, Ringo, and Pennell for that last spot on the D-line.

[3irty1]

Here's my guess:

QB Aaron Rodgers
QB Scott Tolzien
QB Brett Hundley

RB Eddie Lacy
RB James Starks
RB Rajion Neal

FB John Kuhn
FB Aaron Ripkowski

WR Jordy Nelson
WR Randall Cobb
WR Davante Adams
WR Ty Montgomery
WR Jeff Janis
WR Jared Abbrederis

TE Richard Rodgers
TE Andrew Quarless
TE Justin Perillo

OT David Bakhtiari
OG Josh Sitton
OC Corey Linsley
OG T.J. Lang
OT Bryan Bulaga
OT Don Barclay
OC J.C. Tretter
OG Lane Taylor

DL Mike Daniels
DL B.J. Raji
DL Datone Jones
DL Josh Boyd
DL Letroy Guion
DL Mike Pennel
DL Khyri Thornton

OLB Clay Matthews
OLB Julius Peppers
OLB Nick Perry
OLB Mike Neal
OLB Jayrone Elliott
OLB James Vaughters

ILB Sam Barrington
ILB Jake Ryan
ILB Carl Bradford

S Hasean Clinton-Dix
S Morgan Burnett
S Micah Hyde
S Sean Richardson

CB Sam Shields
CB Casey Hayward
CB Damarious Randall
CB Quentin Rollins
CB Demetri Goodson

K Mason Crosby
P Tim Masthay
LS Brett Goode

Ted has shown this offseason was about special teams. Both FB make this roster for that reason, as does Perillo and Abbredaris.

I think Thornton finds a way to beat Ringo and Ringo stays on the practice squad to keep a fire under his ass all year.

I think Vaughters wins the final LB spot over Joe Thomas, Mulumba, Palmer, Hubbard, and Danzier for his ability to play inside or outside and his performance on special teams.

With the weak draft class I think pretty much any of these late round picks are safe on the PS.

[Guiness]

Lotta love for J. Elliott

[smuggler]

Coaching staff loves him, too. And unlike some T.C. darlings, he did actually play and produce in the regular season a bit.

[pbmax]

I have to find a struggling high draft pick to back. Going to bat for Elliot or Pennel is too easy. If they drop out, you can always say it was a long shot.

I might have to back Nick Perry even more this year. Its going to be a challenge.

[3irty1]

I have to find a struggling high draft pick to back. Going to bat for Elliot or Pennel is too easy. If they drop out, you can always say it was a long shot.

I might have to back Nick Perry even more this year. Its going to be a challenge.

Datone Jones? I think if you want it bad enough he can break out this year. The man quietly had some jaw dropping plays last year. Look at this one 2nd Q of our first Lions game: https://vine.co/v/O7vxIi3FjIJ

That's Larry Warford our boy has on skates. Collapses him into the center and takes them both out. Incredible play.

[pbmax]

Datone Jones? I think if you want it bad enough he can break out this year. The man quietly had some jaw dropping plays last year. Look at this one 2nd Q of our first Lions game: https://vine.co/v/O7vxIi3FjIJ

That's Larry Warford our boy has on skates. Collapses him into the center and takes them both out. Incredible play.

There we go. Its official.

Perry and Jones get midseason contract extensions this year.

EDIT: Perry, midseason. Jones gets his option picked up in the offseason.

[Patler]

There we go. Its official.

Perry and Jones get midseason contract extensions this year.

EDIT: Perry, midseason. Jones gets his option picked up in the offseason.

Both have had their moments showing above average ability, yet each has been invisible for long periods. I don't care that they aren't All-Pro, I just want them to show up consistently.

[Fritz]

There we go. Its official.

Perry and Jones get midseason contract extensions this year.

EDIT: Perry, midseason. Jones gets his option picked up in the offseason.

I am adopting both of these guys as my especial hoped-for successes this year. I'd like to see Jones develop into a very real, consistent, pass rush threat (and not a rag doll in the run game), and Perry to be even stauncher against the run and develop a second pass rush move so he can collect a few sacks. If he can occasionally provide decent coverage against a TE that would be cool, too.