My Stab At The 53 Man Roster - Dead Zone Version

[Joemailman]

QB (3) Rodgers, Kizer, Boyle
RB (4) Jones, D. Williams, J. Williams, Vitale
WR (6) Adams, Allison, T.Davis, Kumerow, St. Brown, Valdes-Scantling
TE (4) Graham, Lewis, Sternberger, Tonyan
OL (9) Linsley, Jenkins, Madison, Patrick, Taylor, Bakhtiari, Bulaga, Spriggs, Turner

DL (6) M. Adams, Clark, Daniels, Keke, Lancaster, Lowry
LB (8) Burks, Crawford, Fackrell, Gary, Martinez, P. Smith, Z. Smith, Summers
CB (7) Alexander, Brown, Hollman, Jackson, Jamerson, King, T. Williams
S (3) Amos, Greene, Savage

ST (3) Crosby, Bradley, Scott

Practice Squad:

DL James Looney
G/T Adam Pankey
T Yosh Nijman
T/G Alex Light
RB Tra Carson
S Tray Matthews
TE Pharoah McKever
WR Teo Redding
WR Allen Lazard
LB Kendall Donnerson

[Smidgeon]

QB (3) Rodgers, Kizer, Boyle
RB (4) Jones, D. Williams, J. Williams, Vitale
WR (6) Adams, Allison, T.Davis, Kumerow, St. Brown, Valdes-Scantling, Moore
TE (4) Graham, Lewis, Sternberger, Tonyan
OL (9) Linsley, Jenkins, Madison, Patrick, Taylor, Bakhtiari, Bulaga, Spriggs, Turner

DL (6) M. Adams, Clark, Daniels, Keke, Lancaster, Lowry
LB (8) Burks, Crawford, Fackrell, Gary, Martinez, P. Smith, Z. Smith(, Summers)
CB (7) Alexander, Brown, Hollman, Jackson(, Jamerson), King, T. Williams
S (3) Amos, Greene, Savage, Jones

ST (3) Crosby, Bradley, Scott

Except for four changes, I pretty much agree. I think the 7th round draft pick will head to the PS, I think they'll keep Jones at safety, I think Moore sticks on the roster, and Jamerson doesn't make the cut.

I'm most up in the air about Summers, whether he'll make it or not, but I think it's him or Josh Jones, depending on what they do about Jones and if they can get him to buy in. If they can't, Summers is on and Jones is gone. I think Moore has too much potential to cut. I think unless he bombs worse than last year, he has until next training camp to show he belongs in the NFL.

[Joemailman]

Except for four changes, I pretty much agree. I think the 7th round draft pick will head to the PS, I think they'll keep Jones at safety, I think Moore sticks on the roster, and Jamerson doesn't make the cut.

I'm most up in the air about Summers, whether he'll make it or not, but I think it's him or Josh Jones, depending on what they do about Jones and if they can get him to buy in. If they can't, Summers is on and Jones is gone. I think Moore has too much potential to cut. I think unless he bombs worse than last year, he has until next training camp to show he belongs in the NFL.

I'm guessing Josh Jones will be dealt before training camp. Jamerson has been snaps at Safety although he is listed as a CB. I wanted to keep Moore, but had a hard time finding room with 3 QB's. There's been some talk about Moore being more ready to contribute this year, but I haven't heard much about him actually making plays in practice. Right now he seems to be the #7 WR. Not sure if that will be enough to make it.

[texaspackerbacker]

I don't think they keep all three QBs on the 53. I also see Moore instead of Davis (or maybe keep 7 WRs - both). I also think Josh Jones is more likely to stay than go. I think Reggie Gilbert stays and Summers goes to the practice squad. I wouldn't be surprised if Wilkins beats out either Kizer or Boyle for a practice squad spot.

[pbmax]

Ryan Wood
@ByRyanWood
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By my count, Chandon Sullivan is on every single special teams, if you were wondering about his chances of making the #Packers' roster. (Hint: that's a good place to be.)

[pbmax]

@ByRyanWood
On the preseason...

DeShone Kizer: 13-23, 172 yards, TD, 94.84 rating.
Tim Boyle: 15-26, 147, 3 TD, 112.8 rating.

Keep in mind, Kizer has played better competition.

@ByRyanWood
Curtis Bolton gets the start tonight at ILB ahead of Ty Summers, same as in practice. Rest of starting defense is same as it's been all offseason.

Demovsky, echoing some other beat guys I cannot now find, thinks Kumerow is a lock for the 4th WR spot. So Adams, Allison, MVS, Kumerow. Then in no particular order, Lazard, Shepard, ESB and Davis. Davis being hurt after a good start to camp is that guy's entire career in a nutshell. You know he will be back for the 4th preseason game and have a huge return.

http://www.espn.com/espn/now?nowId=21-41073319-4

[hoosier]

Kizer has played against better competition, sure, but by the same logic his supporting cast has been better too. After last week, TheFlower said Kizer had a decent first game but that he now has to show consistency. Suggests to me that they are trying to figure out if Kizer has the acuity and maturity to realize his potential. If, more than a full year in, he still hasn't figured out how to get it done on a day to day basis, that suggests he never will figure it out.

[mraynrand]

Ryan Wood
@ByRyanWood
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By my count, Chandon Sullivan is on every single special teams, if you were wondering about his chances of making the #Packers' roster. (Hint: that's a good place to be.)

Does Tony Brown lose out in this deal?

[Joemailman]

Does Tony Brown lose out in this deal?

I doubt it. He's the starting corner as long as King and Jackson are hurt. And even when Jackson comes back, I think Brown might be ahead of him. And now Hollman is hurt.

[RashanGary]

(2) Rodgers Kizer

(3) Jones Williams Williams

(1) Vitale

(4) Graham Lewis Tonyan Sternberger

(6) Adams MVS Allison Kumerow Davis EQ

(9) Bakh Bulaga Light De Beer Pankey Taylor Turner Jenkins Lindsley

(6) Clark Lowry Adams Lancaster keke Looney

(4) Gary Smith Smith Fackrell

(4) Martinez Bolton Summers Crawford (burks IR)

(7) Alexander King Williams Brown Hollman Jackson Sullivan

(4) Amos Savage Greene Redmond



(3) Crosby Scott Bradley

[pbmax]

Does Tony Brown lose out in this deal?

Yes, what Joe said. Everyone is signing Brown's praises now. He's even getting called out by Rodgers for being a talkative pest.

Tramontana is out wide in old-base, but in new base-nickel, Brown is starting CB.

[texaspackerbacker]

Is Kevin King hurt? Or are they just being cautious with him? How about Josh Jackson? Why isn't he playing?

I was impressed by Tony Brown last year before he became widely noticed. He is good and probably getting better as a cover Corner. Redmond played a lot on Thursday; He didn't look very impressive to me. With Alexander and presumably Tramon also, and Hollman and maybe Sullivan in the picture too, that is eight Corners going for what? 4, 5, maybe 6 spots at most?

Did Josh Jones even play Thursday? He would seem to be as good as gone. I think we keep just three Safeties - Amos, Savage, and Greene, with a couple of the Corners capable of playing there also - maybe 9 DBs on the roster.

I think we keep six D Linemen - Clark, Lowery, M. Adams, Keke, Lancaster (who I thought looked awful against the Ravens), and Looney (who has looked good in both preseason games, and who was actually playing in the wedge or whatever it is called under current rules on kick returns).

That leaves ten spots for ILBs and OLBs - assuming we keep 25 on O and 25 on D - or maybe a couple extra players on offense. My guess would be Martinez, Bolton, Summers, and either Burks or Crawford - 4 ILBs, and the two Smiths, Gary, Fackrell, and maybe one more - Gilbert or Randy Ramsay (who I thought looked great against the Texans and fairly good against the Ravens), a total of 5 OLBs.

That would leave 26 on offense - plus the 3 Specialists. Two QBs (Boyle beating out Kizer), 4 RB/FBs - Jones, the two Williams, and Vitale (who the hell is this Tommy Bohanon who played the whole game Thursday? I doubt he can beat out Vitale), 7 WRs - Adams, MVS, St. Brown, Allison, Kumerow, Shepherd, and Lazard (Moore and Davis not making it), 4TEs - Graham, Tonyan, Lewis (who I wish they would get rid of), and Sternberger if he isn't on IR, and 9 O Linemen - Bakhtiari, Linsley, Turner, and about 6 pictures of mediocrity - Taylor, Jenkins, Bulaga, Patrick, McCarran, and one more unknown.

[pbmax]

Is Kevin King hurt? Or are they just being cautious with him? How about Josh Jackson? Why isn't he playing?

I was impressed by Tony Brown last year before he became widely noticed. He is good and probably getting better as a cover Corner. Redmond played a lot on Thursday; He didn't look very impressive to me. With Alexander and presumably Tramon also, and Hollman and maybe Sullivan in the picture too, that is eight Corners going for what? 4, 5, maybe 6 spots at most?

Did Josh Jones even play Thursday? He would seem to be as good as gone. I think we keep just three Safeties - Amos, Savage, and Greene, with a couple of the Corners capable of playing there also - maybe 9 DBs on the roster.

Jackson has been out on Non-Football Injury list all camp. He hurt his foot.

King is still out with hamstring, have not heard a timeline for that. Since its the Packers he could be back tomorrow or Week 10.

Jones missed a practice last week with an illness, not sure if he was in the game.

[Tony Oday]

Shep makes the team over oft injured Davis.

[RashanGary]

Shep makes the team over oft injured Davis.

Might be right. He’s crafty af. Doesn’t just catch the ball clean every time but catches it clean while moving forward. He judges it that well. And then sets up blocks and explodes through holes as well. He’s just a natural football player. As a punt returner he’d be really good. As a slot receiver maybe just average. Hard to know upside when he’s so short and slowish. But he sure passes the on the field eyeball test don’t he?