After Further Review: Packers vs. Broncos
By Ross Uglem
Ross will provide a few observations every Monday afternoon following a Packers game based on a few viewings of the condensed version of the game on NFL GamePass. While this might not be the All-22 camera deep dive that might be more "educational", it should provide a conversation point for the rest of the week.
Marwin Evans has been a star this preseason and I have to believe is locked in as GB's 5th rostered safety. pic.twitter.com/8t1neq0PpP
— Ross Uglem (@RossUglem) August 28, 2017
These rookie running backs are exactly the reason I would so rarely sign an RB to a second contract. The Packers seem to have a perfectly functional running back room without the cost of having a single player on a non-rookie deal. Young, fresh legs are the key to the running back position. Montgomery and the three rookies all have the ability to affect the game in different ways.
This is damn fine work from Spriggs, Kendricks and Taylor on this @TyMontgomery2 run pic.twitter.com/fFc2FQkpOZ
— Ross Uglem (@RossUglem) August 28, 2017
Why you don't trade up for or draft RBs high, exhibit A pic.twitter.com/ZEEPKo3UGv
— Ross Uglem (@RossUglem) August 28, 2017
I think Kyle Murphy could be an average NFL tackle right now. And that carries with it a tremendous amount of value. The ability to "not be terrible" is extremely important in a swing tackle. His quick progression buys the Packers time in the Jason Spriggs project. Just ask the Minnesota Vikings about terrible tackle play. It's an offense killer. I think the wringing of hands about the third tackle spot is a bit overblown. The Packers have the exact same tackle depth in 2017 that they did in 2016, just a year stronger and more developed.
I know they're high on him, but this was a particularly awful performance from Lucas Patrick.
Trevor Davis is not on the roster bubble. He's on the team. He's a part of the plan. Think of him as the Jason Spriggs of the wide receiver corps. They are going to work with his immense physical tools and hopefully by 2018 have a legitimate deep threat in the Travis Benjamin / Kenny Stills / Taylor Gabriel type of way. Even with those deep threat expectations, he showed a more developed route tree on Saturday. Green Bay passers had a rating of 105.2 when targeting Davis on Saturday.
Trevor Davis is not a roster bubble player. He's a part of the plan. pic.twitter.com/IaoAunubLC
— Ross Uglem (@RossUglem) August 28, 2017
Christian Ringo is awesome. I like to call him Diet Mike Daniels. He was exceptional yet again in this game, and looks to be another late round find by Ted Thompson. I'm very comfortable with a DL rotation of Daniels, Lowry, Clark, Jean-Francois, Adams, Price and Ringo, despite their perceived youth. Also Kenny Clark is a monster.
Reggie Gilbert is on the team, unless they sign Ahmad Brooks. Then who knows.
What in the actual hell were those QB sneaks?
This QB sneak was not....... pawsitive pic.twitter.com/HaA4QIg9XO
— Ross Uglem (@RossUglem) August 28, 2017
This might be Mike Daniels' career season.
I was impressed with the two top picks at CB from the past few seasons. Kevin King didn't get beat on anything serious (though I still have concerns about short, in-breaking routes) and Damarious Randall showed some serious competitiveness and confidence. This was maybe a down game for the preseason's darling, Lenzy PIpkins. I still believe Pipkins ends up on the practice squad because they're set with Randall, Rollins, King, House, Hawkins and Gunter. Maybe Pipkins over Gunter but I doubt it.
Jahri Evans and Lane Taylor bring the nasty, and I like it.
The fact that Green Bay appears to have weathered the injury storm is outstanding. McCarthy believes that Perry, Barclay and Bulaga will all be ready for the first game. That news, and of course pending Dean Lowry's health would mean that Green Bay will likely have all of their key contributors week 1. Davon House went through warmups against Denver and the thought is that Vince Biegel will practice this week and play this weekend.
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Ross Uglem is a staff writer for Cheesehead TV. He can be found on Twitter @RossUglem
Comments (12)
RCPackerFan
August 28, 2017 at 01:34 pm
Evans has really taken a step in year 2. He has really impressed me this preseason. He is all over the field and is a huge special teams contributor. 5 safety's are a lock on the 53. Probably the only position that is settled.
RB's - I loved seeing Montgomery show his burst on that explosive run. But not only that I loved seeing him on the TD run. He has some really good instincts. I can't wait to see how they use Montgomery in the offense this year.
I really like Aaron Jones. The vision he had to cut that back showed the speed of the game is slowing down for him. Also showed that he has really good speed. I think he will be a perfect fit in our offense.
I think they will end up keeping all 3 rookies on the 53.
Right now I think Nelson, Cobb, Adams, Davis and Janis are on the opening day 53. Allison will join a week later. That leaves maybe 1 possibly 2 spot(s) for Yancey, Durpe, McCaffrey and Clark. Clark obviously being the longest shot right now to make it. That being said this game Thursday will be huge in deciding who makes the 53.
This should be one of the best battles to watch.
Mojo
August 28, 2017 at 03:15 pm
If you're right RC about the receivers then expect to see some combo of McCaffrey, Dupre, Yancey or Clark being offered PS spots, and not necessarily from GB.
Even if the Pack want all the left-over receivers on the their PS, I don't think they'll all land there. Because, if I'm correct, I believe once these players are cut they all become free agents who are currently not on any teams PS, even if they were on one before. This would be significant because these players could sign with any other teams PS and not have to be brought up to their 53. That makes them much more relatively attractive. Once a player is signed to a PS then I believe the 53 rule comes into affect for him.
Normally fans exaggerate the relative value of their own players, but in this case I do believe a couple of the Packers likely PS receivers would be intriguing to teams like the Jets who's corp sucks or the Bears who just lost Meredith. And the good thing for them is that it doesn't cost a lot to take a look - just an invite to the PS. With the logjam in GB a players agent would be foolish not to at least suggest to his client there's greener pastures out there. I think GB will lose at least one if not more of the castoffs. And maybe they wouldn't want more than two anyway on the PS.
croatpackfan
August 29, 2017 at 02:38 am
Players who will be signed from other team cuts has to be placed on 53 roster. Not om the practice squad!
I think that is the rule...
So, it is not possible to sign olayer who was cut by one team on your team PS: Player has to go to 53 roster!
Thegreatreynoldo
August 29, 2017 at 07:41 am
No, Croat, I think that is only true during the season if a team tries to poach a player from another team's practice squad. If the player clears waivers after final cutdowns, the player is a FA and can sign with any Team's PS or 53.
RCPackerFan
August 29, 2017 at 07:14 am
I think they will try to keep 2 of those receivers on the PS. Whether they get them there will have to be seen.
I believe the rule is, once they cut them they have that 20-21 hour window where teams can claim them. After that time is up I believe they are free to sign to anyones practice squad. I could be wrong but thats how I thought it went.
Yeah i agree with you on the Packers WR's. I could see 1-2 of them getting signed elsewhere. I could easily see the Bears and Jets looking for WR's.
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August 28, 2017 at 01:52 pm
Hope the packers sign Ahmad Brooks he will help this pass rush with perry down ect.
rdent
August 28, 2017 at 04:32 pm
I agree, with Perry's injury history and Fackrell so far showing no improvement and Elliott's back issues it should be high on TT list of priorities to sign Brooks and or someone off the waiver wire after cut down.
Lphill
August 28, 2017 at 04:54 pm
I wonder if Richard Rodgers survives , he is just an average Tight End , with Bennet and Kendrick's plus the fact that they carry a full back maybe there is no need for 3 tight ends .
croatpackfan
August 29, 2017 at 02:40 am
And what if one of those 2 preffered TE will be injured? Who you will sign to your team that have experience playing with AR?
Ross Uglem
August 29, 2017 at 10:45 am
zero chance the team keeps two tight ends. zero.
TXCHEESE
August 28, 2017 at 05:04 pm
I think RR sticks. One injury to Bennett or Kendricks and all of the sudden you are down a big chip in your offensive arsenal. He's not a great blocker, but he's got great hands and is a good red zone receiver. I too hope they find some additional pass rush with either a Brooks signing or some other addition after cut downs. Brooks somewhat makes sense, especially for a pass rush rotation.
Gianich
August 28, 2017 at 09:40 pm
Great article! Thanks for the breakdown. Brice was good too! He's gonna hurt himself hitting like that. This team is deep all over! O- line is the only depth issue but we all know that can change in one game filled with golf carts...