53 Man Roster Prediction

[ThunderDan]

I think they have found a NFL qb in Callahan and include him in the 53. If they don't he's gone.

I disagree. What team is going to use a roster spot on a developmental QB? I could see teams offering him a PS position but an active roster spot seems like a stretch.

[Harlan Huckleby]

I disagree. What team is going to use a roster spot on a developmental QB?

The Vikings perhaps. Callahan might even be #2 on their depth chart.

Based on what he's shown in preseason, Callahan is more ready to play than most rookies. Sure he belongs on a PS, but he may get protected on a roster, which has happened many times with rookie QB prospects.

Let's see how the Little Wonder does tonight, then we'll see where the chips fall on Sunday, Sunday, Sunday.

Well, maybe Saturday.

[Harlan Huckleby]

BTW, I've come around to seeing that the Packers may not care much if Callahan goes to another team, even the Vikings. They are focused on a Super Bowl run this year, and they won't want to carry 3 QBs on roster.

[Pugger]

The Vikings perhaps. Callahan might even be #2 on their depth chart.

Based on what he's shown in preseason, Callahan is more ready to play than most rookies. Sure he belongs on a PS, but he may get protected on a roster, which has happened many times with rookie QB prospects.

Let's see how the Little Wonder does tonight, then we'll see where the chips fall on Sunday, Sunday, Sunday.

Well, maybe Saturday.

Right now the last thing MN needs is a project QB. They need a veteran to backup Hill. Can you picture a D-3 QB like Callahan try to learn another offense a week before the regular season starts? We made that mistake back in 2013.

[ThunderDan]

Right now the last thing MN needs is a project QB. They need a veteran to backup Hill. Can you picture a D-3 QB like Callahan try to learn another offense a week before the regular season starts? We made that mistake back in 2013.

Bingo, +1.

[Patler]

Callahan will make a nice backup for Hundley when Hundley is the starter after Rodgers is traded a couple years from now.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Right now the last thing MN needs is a project QB. They need a veteran to backup Hill. Can you picture a D-3 QB like Callahan try to learn another offense a week before the regular season starts? We made that mistake back in 2013.

Forget the D3 crap. The Little Giant is as ready to go as Hundley was last year. Which is to say not very ready. Its not ideal, but plenty of teams have rolled the dice and lived with rookie backups. Callahan could fit #2 or #3 somewhere.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Callahan will make a nice backup for Hundley when Hundley is the starter after Rodgers is traded a couple years from now.

Which is a strong argument for not exposing him to waivers.

You've joined me on the fence, you've got yourself covered both ways. Ya, ya, I know your official position by heart: you believe all undrafted QBs must be deported, but on the other hand there is room for some discretion and humanity. Plus the thing about keeping Callahan if and only if Hundley is gimpy. You are probably right.

But heed my warning! If the Packers keep Callahan, and they don't release him after Hundley recovers 100%, you will be forever disgraced.

[Patler]

Ya, ya, I know your official position by heart: you believe all undrafted QBs must be deported, but on the other hand there is room for some discretion and humanity.

You have it absolutely wrong. Humanity has no place in determining pro sports rosters.

[vince]

I didn't see Hawkins do anything on ST, but I'm sold on him making the 53 after last night. Price too. They need 5 D-linemen and he's no. 5 until Pennel makes it back.

Burks didn't help his cause but I think he's already shown enough.

I'd try to stash Callahan on the PS but I'm not sure what Ted & Mike will want to do with him.

[pbmax]

I didn't see Hawkins do anything on ST, but I'm sold on him making the 53 after last night. Price too. They need 5 D-linemen and he's no. 5 until Pennel makes it back.

Burks didn't help his cause but I think he's already shown enough.

I'd try to stash Callahan on the PS but I'm not sure what Ted & Mike will want to do with him.

If Burks had another quick step or another gear, he would really be something. But he always gets caught up in the trash. I would almost prefer taking a risk on someone with more speed or shake from elsewhere.

Price is a must unless he simply can't compete against the 1's. Practice tape should show that. He is just big and strong.

[Patler]

Not sure who they will waive/injured among the group on IR. Some may be waived, so that they can return later in the year.

Mitchell Henry was waived off IR yesterday.

[Guiness]

Callahan will make a nice backup for Hundley when Hundley is the starter after Rodgers is traded a couple years from now.

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Now I'm back to not being sure whether or not you were doing the same in the Al Jazeera thread

[Joemailman]

QB (2) Rodgers, Hundley
RB (4) Lacy, Starks, Ripkowski, Burks
WR (7) Abbrederis, Adams, Cobb, Janis, Montgomery, Nelson, Allison
TE (3) Cook, Rodgers, Perillo
OL (9) Tretter, Lang, Sitton, Bakhtiari, Bulaga, Murphy, Spriggs, Barclay, Taylor
DL (5) Lowry, Clark, Daniels, Guion, Ringo,
LB (10) Barrington, Bradford, Elliott, Fackrell, Martinez, Jones, Matthews, Peppers, Perry, Thomas
DB (10) Gunter, Hawkins, Randall, Rollins, Shields, Hyde, Banjo, Brice, Burnett, Clinton-Dix
ST (3) Crosby, Schum, Lovato

PUP: Linsley
Suspended: Pennell
IR: Backman, Crockett, Flores, Walker, Davis, Dorleant
PS: Brown, Gilbert, Callahan, Ross, Evans, Price, Steuck, Daniel, Patrick, Kuder

The last pick came down to Allison, Callahan and Price. I figured Allison is the one most likely to be claimed on waivers. As for losing them once they're on the practice squad, Allison would be the one most likely to want to leave if claimed by another team.

[MadScientist]

Prior to last year the Packers only kept 5 WR's, even when we thought 6 deserved to stick. Now people here are thinking they'll keep 7? They'll keep 6 and try to get Allison on the PS. His lack of doing much in the final game will help get him through, and if he doesn't, good luck to him. The spot will likely go to Callahan or the best ST guy that would otherwise be cut.