The Packers 53 man roster: As expected, Ted Thompson, Mike McCarthy, and their staff had some very difficult decisions to make on Saturday when finalizing the 53 man roster. Many players impressed during their offseason and preseason opportunities, which lead to many positional battles that were not settled until the Saturday roster deadline. The 3…
Well, everyone else in the Packers webisphere is predicting the roster for the 2017 season, so I’ll do it as well. At the end of Saturday afternoon, here is who I think will be on the 53-man roster and 10 guys who I think will be on the practice squad come Sunday. QUARTERBACKS (2) Aaron…
This will be my one and only 53 man roster prediction during the preseason. I made one immediately after the draft and will check in here this morning, likely just 24 hours or so before players begin to be released. Practice squad players will be included in their position groups and italicized. Starters are in…
In the preseason finale the Packers ran over the Rams 24-10. We knew of where most position battles were taking place before tonight’s game. Now, it is more obvious some of those spots are secure. Running back and corner were positions of emphasis for Mike McCarthy this week. Outside linebacker was up there as well…
Football is in the Air: There was excitement in the air at Lambeau Field yesterday as one of the most anticipated free agent visits of training camp took place just hours ago. Speculation, tension, and anticipation swirled over whether or not free agent linebacker Ahmad Brooks would be offered a contract and become the newest…
It took just a shade under a decade for Ted Thompson and Co. to realize that sometimes they can benefit from not being passive when it comes to upgrading personnel from the outside. As I inferred the other day, the signing of Ahmad Brooks would be out of character for Thompson and Co. in a…
Matthew Stafford got a new contract so when is it Rodgers’ turn? How much is he worth? Also discussed are Zeke Elliott’s appeal hearing and Julian Edelman’s injury. Ahmad Brooks is your newest Packer. What can the vet outside linebacker bring to the pass rush? Is his visit a sign that the attitude is changing…