Joemailman's Fearless Stab At The 53 Man Roster - Post Family Night Version

[mraynrand]

Nice stab. There will likely be a few surprises, but its nearly impossible to predict. Kuhn is one I would watch, assuming Rip proves dependable in pass-pro. Love what Kuhn has done for the Pack, but not sure he justifies a spot for much longer.

Rip looked great blocking and on teams. You are right - pass pro/knowing the offense and Kuhn is history.

[Joemailman]

I think Kuhn makes it 1 more year. Of the 53 I picked, I think Perillo is the most shaky.

[Guiness]

Perillo looked better than Q during the exhibition game, imo

[mraynrand]

Perillo looked better than Q during the exhibition game, imo

Played better I could believe, looked better, not so much.

[texaspackerbacker]

QB (3) Rodgers, Tolzien, Hundley
RB (5) Lacy, Starks, Rajion Neal, Kuhn, Ripkowski
WR (5) Nelson, Cobb, Adams, Montgomery, Janis,
TE (4) Rodgers, Quarless, Backman, Perillo
OL (8) Linsley, Tretter, Lang, Sitton, Taylor, Bakhtiari, Bulaga, Barclay

DL (6) Boyd, Daniels, Pennel, Raji, Ringo, Thornton
LB (9) Barrington, Elliott, Matthews, Mulumba, Neal, Palmer, Peppers, Perry, Ryan
DB (10)Goodson, Gunter, Hayward, Randall, Rollins, Shields, Hyde, Burnett, Clinton-Dix,
Richardson
ST (3) Crosby, Masthay, Goode
Suspended: Guion, Jones

I like this a lot. I hadn't considered previously that the suspended don't count for the games they are out. The position numbers are still the key, as a lot of young players still could break in, and of course, there's always the specter of injuries and IR.

I'd sooner go with 2 TEs than 4. 3 probably will be the real number - either Backman or Perillo, not both. That would allow a 6th WR.

As for individuals, ideally they keep Banjo over Richardson, but I doubt it happens that way. Maybe cut Thornton and go with just 5 D Linemen to keep Banjo. Also, I think Hubbard and/or Vaughters have a solid chance of beating out somebody - my choice to go would be those overripe fruit: Neal and/or Perry or maybe Palmer.

[sharpe1027]

I think Kuhn makes it 1 more year. Of the 53 I picked, I think Perillo is the most shaky.

They kept Driver a year longer than they probably should have (at least based upon on-field performance), so I could see them keeping Kuhn. Honestly though, if they get to the last day and Kuhn is eating up a spot that could be used ona younger guy with good special team performance and a chance at a long future, he's probably gone.

[vince]

ideally they keep Banjo over Richardson

That's crazy talk Tex. Richardson is a far better Safety and Special Teamer than Banjo.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Nice stab. There will likely be a few surprises, but its nearly impossible to predict. Kuhn is one I would watch, assuming Rip proves dependable in pass-pro. Love what Kuhn has done for the Pack, but not sure he justifies a spot for much longer.

You've walked up to the edge, now all that is left is to jump. Kuhn is gonna get cut. They have a new draftee who is young and dumb and willing to run through walls. Kuhn is not really a serviceable rb backup, the new guys look like better options. Harris could backup both positions. The fb is only sporadically on the field. They don't need two full time fullbacks.

30 is the new 40 when it comes to NFL running backs. Kuhn will be 33 in September.

[smuggler]

Kuhn will be hard pressed to make the squad with Rip hammering dudes in the run game. Hammering. Dudes.

[vince]

I'm with Joe. They both make it. Rip will be a special teams demon and Kuhn will be Rodgers' designated protector in case of emergency. There's room for both, especially considering there doesn't appear to be a must-keep talent beyond the top 3 tight ends.

[smuggler]

Is Perillo your 3rd TE? Serious question. We drafted Backman, but Perillo and Henry seem ahead of him at present.

[vince]

Perillo, or Backman, or Henry. Two of em can stay until Quarless comes back from suspension.

I don't have a strong sense of whether Backman is ready yet this year, but just from watching him move and catch I think he has some upside potential.

Without knowing much, I'd go with Backman on the 53 and let Perillo and Henry go. They're not good enough/won't contribute enough on ST or at TE to keep over what Ripkowski or Kuhn bring this year IMO.

[pbmax]

Perillo, or Backman, or Henry. Two of em can stay until Quarless comes back from suspension.

I don't have a strong sense of whether Backman is ready yet this year, but just from watching him move and catch I think he has some upside potential.

Without knowing much, I'd go with Backman on the 53 and let Perillo and Henry go. They're not good enough/won't contribute enough on ST or at TE to keep over what Ripkowski or Kuhn bring this year IMO.

He's gotten camp praise for his blocking. Didn't see NE preseason game, so can't say any more.

[Pugger]

He's gotten camp praise for his blocking. Didn't see NE preseason game, so can't say any more.

If you have the NFL Network they are replaying this game again tonight.

[vince]

He's gotten camp praise for his blocking. Didn't see NE preseason game, so can't say any more.

That's encouraging - and a bit surprising actually. At 245 he's a tad light in the shorts though not a lot. Crabtree wasn't big either but he'd stick his face in there and battle. If Backman can block consistently that seals the deal as far as I'm concerned.