Demovsky Projection of 53 Man Roster

[pbmax]

Can't play a two TE offense and cary only one TE.

[Fritz]

Can't play a two TE offense and cary only one TE.

Bennett and Kendricks?

[pbmax]

Bennett and Kendricks?

One backup I meant.

[Brandon494]

Can't play a two TE offense and cary only one TE.

Of course you can...Patriots did

[Brandon494]

Shit if we kept 3 in 2015 they probably would have another SB ring

[pbmax]

Its been a long week apparently. My math and logic skills have abandoned me. And typing and communication aren't in much better shape.

The final correction of my original point was that I don't think its wise to plan to run a lot of 2 TE offense without at least one backup. I doubt M3 wants less than 3 TE; he might want 4.

[Bretsky]

Shit if we kept 3 in 2015 they probably would have another SB ring

good point; we used that last roster spot well

[texaspackerbacker]

8 O linemen, 3 TEs, 7 WRs, 3 QBs, 3 Kicking game spec., 4 RBs, 1 FB, 6 D Linemen, 5 OLBs, 3 ILBs, 6 Corners, 5 Safetys - This position breakdown seems about right to me. We could easily keep 3 QBs and 7 WRs or maybe even 2 QBs and 8 WRs, and still do justice to all other position groups.

[pbmax]

Wilde has a roster out: http://host.madison.com/wsj/sports/f...8892ba74e.html

Locks
QB (2 or 3): Aaron Rodgers, Brett Hundley
RB (4 or 5): Ty Montgomery, Jamaal Williams, Aaron Ripkowsi
WR (6 or 7): Jordy Nelson, Randall Cobb, Davante Adams, Geronimo Allison, Jeff Janis
TE (3 or 4): Martellus Bennett, Lance Kendricks, Richard Rodgers.
OL (8 or 9): David Bakhtiari, Lane Taylor, Corey Linsley, Jahri Evans, Bryan Bulaga, Jason Spriggs, Kyle Murphy

Offense gets 24 or 25 spots, 20 claimed so far. 4 or 5 from bubble below. Wilde has Murphy, Janis, Allison and Ripper as Looking Good. Because I agree with him and they are logical picks, I have upgraded them to locks listed above.

Quarterbacks (need 1 roster, maybe PS)
On the bubble: Joe Callahan, Taysom Hill

Running backs (need 1 or 2)
On the bubble: Joe Kerridge, Aaron Jones, Devante Mays, Kalif Phillips, William Stanback

Wide receivers (need 1 or 2)
On the bubble: Trevor Davis, DeAngelo Yancey, Malachi Dupre, Max McCaffrey, Michael Clark, Montay Crockett, Colby Pearson

Tight ends (maybe 1)
On the bubble: Emanuel Byrd, Aaron Peck.

Offensive line (need 1 or 2)
On the bubble: Don Barclay, Kofi Amichia, Thomas Evans, Geoff Gray, Justin McCray, Lucas Patrick, Adam Pankey, Robert Leff.

[Harlan Huckleby]

I don't see any interesting position battles this year.

[pbmax]

Wilde Roster cont'd: http://host.madison.com/wsj/sports/f...8892ba74e.html

Defense: Gets 24 or 25, Specialists 3

Locks:
DL (5 or 6): Mike Daniels, Kenny Clark, Dean Lowry, Ricky Jean Francois
LB (9 or 10): Clay Matthews, Nick Perry, Jayrone Elliott, Kyler Fackrell, Joe Thomas, Jake Ryan, Blake Martinez
DB (10 or 11): Morgan Burnett, Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, Kentrell Brice, Josh Jones, Davon House, Damarious Randall, Quinten Rollins, Kevin King, Josh Hawkins
Specialists (3): Mason Crosby
Looking good: Brett Goode, Justin Vogel

That's 20 claimed spots for Defense. Need 4-5 more from bubble. Wilde had Biegel, Martinez and Ryan as looking good. Both ILBs had a good camp and will stick. Biegel might find out the rules of PUP early this year.

Wilde also had Hawkins, Evans and Gunter as looking good. They need another 2 CBs on his roster above the locks listed earlier to get to the now normal 6. I think Hawkins is #5 and put him above under locks.

Emphasis on hybrid safety play might change final numbers. I think Evans is a better prospect than Gunter and if they go safety heavy, he might be DB 10 (5 S, 5 CB) ahead of Gunter. Specialists are just a question of Goode's continued health and Vogel not getting more unpredictable.

Defensive line (need 1 or 2)
On the bubble: Montravius Adams, Christian Ringo, Brian Price, Izaah Lunsford, Calvin Heurtelou (bet my bottom dollar Adams gets IR)

Linebackers (need 2 or 3)
On the bubble: Vince Biegel, Jordan Tripp, Reggie Gilbert, Johnathan Calvin, Cody Heiman, Josh Letuligasenoa, Derrick Matthews, David Talley (bet that Biegel, unless ultra ready, starts on PUP)

Defensive backs (need 1)
On the bubble:: LaDarius Gunter, Marwin Evans, Demetri Goodson, Donatello Brown, Daquan Holmes, Lenzy Pipkins, Raysean Pringle, Aaron Taylor, Jermaine Whitehead (Gunter has been better in practice of late, and if they carry 6 CBs, which they have before, its his spot. But I think Evans is the better player overall)

Specialists (need 0)
On the bubble: Derek Hart (Hart only makes it if Goode collapses or gets hurt. Vogel has the job unless he falls to pieces and another functional punter becomes available. So he is essentially still auditioning for his job)

[Bretsky]

interesting on D; so many liked Gunter last year. I was listening to a Packer beat writer who's watched several practices compare CB's

He noted Gunter is the ultimate technician with a great attitude. But talent wise and speed wise he noted Hawkins is just much more talented and King is more talented than Hawkins as well

[Bretsky]

Montravius Adams is a lock; he's Ted's 3rd round draft pick. He'll make the team. Nuff said.

GB is also said to like his pass rushing ability.. as well

[texaspackerbacker]

Regarding Gunter, he did a fairly good job last year as the team's #1 Corner. It shouldn't be surprising that some people like him despite the lack of speed.

That Wilde roster above seems way off on the numbers by position. I wouldn't be surprised if we keep 3 QBs and the 4th on the practice squad. Wilde seems to think only 4 or 5 RBs including fullback? I really see all three draft picks making the team plus Montgomery and Ripkowski. The toughest cut will be WR. Of the 10 or so maybe worth keeping, I see them putting Dupre on the Practice Squad, making a choice between Davis and McCaffrey, and possibly keeping a total of 8 after the first week when Allison is available. For the O Line, they almost have to keep Barclay or Patrick (I hope Patrick), as there aren't any other trained centers after Linsley.

[Zool]

Montravius Adams is a lock; he's Ted's 3rd round draft pick. He'll make the team. Nuff said.

GB is also said to like his pass rushing ability.. as well

Unless they give him a redshirt year.