What '05 or '06 rookie do you think will step up?

[Patler]

Not the big names, so no starters like Collins, Poppinga, Hawk, Jennings, Spitz or Colledge, and not Mall, or even Underwood. These are all guys that are expected to. Is there anyone that you "have a feeling about" who really hasn't contributed a lot? Just to throw out a few possibles to think about: Coston, Bourke, Beach, Alcorn, Humphrey, any WR other than the starters, Hunter, Montgomery, Jolly, Hodge, any nonstarting DB.

Guys like KGB, Rivera, Chmura and others were pretty obscure for a year or more before they showed anything. Do you feel that about anyone now?

My pick...Shaun Bodiford.
I've read a few articles out of Detroit from last fall, and I just feel that he might contribute as a kick returner and as a deep threat at WR. Eddie Drummond had some very positive things to say about him, that he has got the "it" that good kick returners have. He is also supposed to be surprisingly fast. Detroit was trying to sneak him onto the practice squad, when they needed a spot to fill for injuries. The coaches even said they did not want to lose him.

He might be able to help in 3 areas, kick return, punt return and WR.
Or....he might be cut!

[CyclonePackFan]

Will Blackmon

Never got a chance to show anything, as he was injured too early. Abilities at WR and DB, both areas currently lacking depth. I think he might wind up as the dime back. Also has potential as a returner.

[Patler]

I had high hopes for Blackmon last year. Then he got hurt in the first camp and never got untracked thereafter. If he steps up it would be a huge lift for the D.

[Joemailman]

It's a hard question to answer before the draft. Arliss Beach was probably the Packers most productive RB in training camp last year, but could get buried on the bench if TT drafts a running back early. Ruvell Martin showed potential late in the season as a possession/end zone receiver, but will find it hard to get playing time if they draft someone like Dwayne Jarrett.

Having said all that, I think the move of Cullen Jenkins to DE creates a real opportunity for Johnny Jolly. He is more talented than Cole, and injuries are bound to happen which will give Jolly a chance to shine, and I think he will.

[Bretsky]

Jason Hunter will be my first pick; I see some very good potential as a pass rushing specialist in the rotation

I'm still curious about Abdul Hodge; he looked lost last year but with a season under the belt who knows. I just hope he doesn't end up as another Torrence Marshall.

[BallHawk]

I'm guessing I can't choose Tyrone Culver....

I think Mike Montgomery has a chance of doing something in Training Camp. I think Ruvell Martin will turn into a pretty good WR. I also think Donald Lee will show up this season.

[Patler]

Jason Hunter will be my first pick; I see some very good potential as a pass rushing specialist in the rotation

I'm still curious about Abdul Hodge; he looked lost last year but with a season under the belt who knows. I just hope he doesn't end up as another Torrence Marshall.

Hunter didn't impress me at all. I hope I'm wrong, but I didn't see anything that excited me about him at all.

Hodge was a bit of a puzzle, but could end up being one of those players that has a very good college career, but just can't adapt his game to the NFL. The fact he couldn't even contribute on ST leaves me without a lot of hope for him. Any worthy linebacker candidate should be able to be a leading ST player.

[MJZiggy]

P.J. Pope. I think if he gets a shot, he'll make the most of it.

[Patler]

P.J. Pope. I think if he gets a shot, he'll make the most of it.

Putting your faith in the hands of the Pope, so to speak?

[MJZiggy]

[esoxx]

Will Blackmon.

The guy's got the size and speed combo to be a very good CB. Just needs to get on the field and play.

[ND72]

I'd say Blackmon, Culver, Underwood....I would maybe put Poppinga on there even though the "rules" are no starters, but I didnt' count him as a "starting material" LB last year...so maybe he will in my book be "raised" in my book.

[Freak Out]

Beach or Blackmon.

[Partial]

I think Corey Rodgers trys out and makes the team as a returner. Yes, I am serious.

[RashanGary]

I think Johnny Jolly will be really good. DT's always take a year or two to get stronger.