Roster Cuts Tracker - 2018 Green Bay Packers
By JerseyAl
Today is the fateful day that Brian "The Turk" Gutekunst derails the NFL dreams of 37 hopefuls. Culled from a variety of sources, here are the Packers players that have not made the team.:
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Bronson Hill, RB, per Jim Owczarski
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Marcus Porter, LB, per Jim Owczarski
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Donatello Brown, CB, per Ryan Wood
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Chris Odom, LB, per Ryan Wood
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DeAngelo Yancey, WR, per Rob Demovsky
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James Hearns, OLB, per Packer Report
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Kevin Rader, TE, per Tom Silverstein
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Ryan Smith, TE, per Jim Owczarski
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Naashon Hughes, LB, per Jim Owczarski
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Josh Hawkins, CB, per Green Bay Today
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Demetri Goodson, CB, per Rob Demovsky
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Adam Pankey, OL, per Michael Cohen
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Greer Martini, LB, per Rob Demovsky
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Kendall Donnerson, DL, per Tom Silverstein
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Devante Mays, RB, per Ryan Wood
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Aaron Ripkowski, FB, per Michael Cohen
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James Looney, DL, per Tom Silverstein
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Tyler Lancaster, DL, per Jim Owczarski
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Zach Triner, LS, per Packer Report
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Ahmad Thomas, LB, per Tom Silverstein
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Joel Bouagnon, RB, per Jim Owczarski
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Vince Biegel, LB, per Josh Tolentino
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Marwin Evans, S, per Eric Edholm
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Adonis Jennings, WR, per Tom Silverstein
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Kyle Lewis, WR, per Tom Silverstein
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Conor Sheehy, DL, per Tom Silverstein
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Austin Davis, C, per Packer Report
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Dillon Day, C, per Ryan Wood
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Kofi Amichia, OL, per Tom Silverstein
Check back for more additions to the list as they are made public.
The following players were placed on IR, i.e., not eligible to return:
- Kyle Murphy, OL, per Michael Cohen
The following players are suspended:
- Aaron Jones, RB
I would like to take this opportunity to give a big THANK YOU to all of the Packers' beat writers who work tirelessly to bring us the most up-to-date news on our team. Here's a convenient list you can follow to keep up with their news.
Brian "The Turk" Gutekunst
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Comments (192)
EdsLaces
September 01, 2018 at 09:57 am
In other news .....Bryan Bulaga just stated " yeah coach I think I'll be good to go by week 2"
Thom Tedson
September 01, 2018 at 10:14 am
Several Packers cast-offs have already been set adrift again: Gunter, Barclay, Ringo and , yes, the GOAT Jeff Janis.
JonathanSpader
September 01, 2018 at 04:05 pm
Notable former Packers cut by other teams
WR Jeff Janis (Cleveland Browns)
P Justin Vogel (Cleveland Browns)
QB Joe Callahan (Philadelphia Eagles)
OLB Jayrone Elliott (New Orleans Saints)
OL Don Barclay (New Orleans Saints)
CB LaDarius Gunter (Carolina Panthers)
DL Christian Ringo (Detroit Lions)
OLB Frank Zombo (Kansas City Chiefs)
WR Malachi Dupre (Buffalo Bills)
CB Robertson Daniel (Baltimore Ravens)
CB Terrell Sinkfield (New York Jets)
K Giorgio Tavecchio (Atlanta Falcons)
SJ EC
September 01, 2018 at 10:16 am
Pretty excited to see how the day plays out... bound to be some surprises! Now we add the K Mack news to the mix, and these next few days should make for some interesting reading!
Iain
September 01, 2018 at 10:18 am
Mack to the Bears.
I bleed green more
September 01, 2018 at 10:22 am
K Mack traded to the Bears.
Bure9620
September 01, 2018 at 10:25 am
Great, now we have to block Khalil Mack twice a year......
SJ EC
September 01, 2018 at 10:30 am
Was certainly not a pleasant Saturday morning after reading the news...
Qoojo
September 01, 2018 at 10:37 am
Especially when you consider all the talk about packers getting him, then finding out the bears got him. At least the historically irrelevant purple team did not get him.
Samson
September 01, 2018 at 10:52 am
The Vikings finished 13-3 last season. They didn't need him especially for two 1sts.
The Bears finished 5-11 and still need more talent.
TheBigCheeze
September 01, 2018 at 10:58 am
.....get off this Packer board, purple puke.
Oppy
September 01, 2018 at 10:52 am
The Packers have dealt with big time pass rushers at DE and massive, disruptive DTs in the NFC North (and Central) over the years.
Yes, Mack is really, really good. It is just another challenge.
TheBigCheeze
September 01, 2018 at 10:57 am
so what??.....one player doesn't make a team....unless that one player is Rodgers.
Samson
September 01, 2018 at 11:35 am
One player can often mean the difference between being a playoff team and a non playoff team.
Try spending more effort researching the history of the NFL.
Coldworld
September 01, 2018 at 12:14 pm
Vikings have a history worth researching?
Since'61
September 01, 2018 at 02:29 pm
The Vikings haven't been in the league since the '70s. What history can they possibly have? Thanks, Since '61
Packerbacker1
September 01, 2018 at 01:10 pm
That will probably be Marcedes Lewis...Mack will become the OLB in the Bears 3-4 so essentially he will be a DE and Lewis claims he can handle DE's alone. The Bears have always had good LBs and we still beat them at a minimum 1 of 2.
DraftHobbyist
September 01, 2018 at 10:29 am
This is always McCarthy's grumpiest time of the year; another reason to love MM.
Coldworld
September 01, 2018 at 10:48 am
The Falcons are done already. One ex packer was Tavecchio the kicker.
Samson
September 01, 2018 at 10:49 am
Wow! - Do not like Mack in Chicago. --- He may very well have been the piece GB needed to vault their "D into the upper echelons of the NFL. --- Now GB is left to hope CM3 & Perry can play a full season at an uninjured level.
TheBigCheeze
September 01, 2018 at 11:01 am
Samson.....you got nothin' better to do than sit in mommy's basement and troll Packer boards??......get lost.......
Samson
September 01, 2018 at 11:09 am
My mother's been in heaven for over 30 years.
Are there basements in heaven? --- LOL
egbertsouse
September 01, 2018 at 12:23 pm
Yeah, it’s called Duluth.
Oppy
September 01, 2018 at 12:47 pm
"You can't handle Duluth." - Jack Nicholson
BradHTX
September 01, 2018 at 01:26 pm
Well played, Oppy!
Gianich
September 01, 2018 at 02:30 pm
I live in Duluth... Heaven...more like heroin...
egbertsouse
September 01, 2018 at 04:14 pm
That’s why it’s in the basement.
Oppy
September 01, 2018 at 04:37 pm
Is the Electric Fetus still in operation? I don't even know if record stores are still a thing. Did I just date myself into "Grampa" territory?
egbertsouse
September 01, 2018 at 04:10 pm
NOBODY can handle Duluth!
sonomaca
September 01, 2018 at 11:09 am
Packers would have had to give up both 2019 first rounders, at least. I think they should have done it.
Oppy
September 01, 2018 at 11:23 am
You are forgetting the contract that they'd have to draft, on top of the two firsts.
sonomaca
September 01, 2018 at 11:26 am
True. Definitely a consideration. However, if a Mack hit or Mack pressure ends with Rodgers on IR, everyone will want a redo on Mack trade.
Oppy
September 01, 2018 at 12:11 pm
What if Mack isn't on the field, and Chicago runs a CB blitz, and Rodgers breaks his collar bone again? Are the Packers at fault for not making a trade for the CB?
I mean, I'm being ridiculous, but I think you know what I'm trying to say.
JonathanSpader
September 01, 2018 at 01:36 pm
Barr was the one who broke Rodger's collarbone in 2017 and I don't care if he's on the Packers or not.
Lare
September 01, 2018 at 11:30 am
I'm guessing Oakland was convinced that the Bears first round picks would be a lot higher than the Packers first round picks.
sonomaca
September 01, 2018 at 11:39 am
Yes, but one of those was 2020.
sonomaca
September 01, 2018 at 11:11 am
Odom and Hawkins small surprises. Probably means 7 receivers and Tonyan.
4thand10
September 01, 2018 at 11:28 am
I had not even heard of Tonyan until a fellow CheeseheadTV poster brought him up. Then I continued to watch him during the preseason and was extremely impressed. He’s 6’5 and it seems like he runs nice routes and catches everything. I’m rooting for him to make it and dare I say it...let Kendrick’s go. The last game on Kizers interception.....yes, Kizers pass was high and sailed on him a bit, BUT there was no jumping to go get that ball effort on Kendrick’s part. I hope Tonyan makes it...he seems like he really wants it.
Coldworld
September 01, 2018 at 12:15 pm
Pankey, Martini and Donnerson are the only ones I definitely want us to invite back onto the PS so far
Rak43
September 01, 2018 at 02:43 pm
I see they cut Ripkowski, does that mean Kerridge made the team as a FB?
sonomaca
September 01, 2018 at 11:13 am
Trying to trade Trevor Davis.
tm_inter
September 01, 2018 at 11:25 am
The Packers are releasing CB Demetri Goodson, a source said. Reported by Rob Demovsky.
sonomaca
September 01, 2018 at 11:30 am
Trying to trade Davis, dumping Goodson. Is Janis on his way back?
Oppy
September 01, 2018 at 12:51 pm
Who is reporting Packers trying to Trade Davis? I tried a google search and nothing popped.
EDIT, once I put in the word rumor, I found it. Tom Silverstein.
Packerbacker1
September 01, 2018 at 01:15 pm
Nope - Janis is going to join up with Hundley in Seattle to replace Wilson and Baldwin as the top Qb Wr scoring tandem...they make a fine couple lol
sonomaca
September 01, 2018 at 11:32 am
Pankey surprise. Day makes it?
sonomaca
September 01, 2018 at 11:33 am
Martini PS for sure.
sonomaca
September 01, 2018 at 11:34 am
Is Barclay returning?
sonomaca
September 01, 2018 at 11:37 am
Pankey, Donnerson, Martini to PS?
sonomaca
September 01, 2018 at 11:41 am
So, in week one we’ve got Mack vs a hobbled Bulaga, or perhaps no Bulaga. Yikes!
sonomaca
September 01, 2018 at 11:42 am
Mays to PS also?
JerseyAl
September 01, 2018 at 11:44 am
I'd expect an injury settlement.
sonomaca
September 01, 2018 at 11:54 am
Waters makes it? With Pipkins, Brown and Goodson all gone. Or, will we see return of Gunter?
JerseyAl
September 01, 2018 at 11:57 am
Still no word on Rollins, Waters and Greene. I had Waters making it (crazy, I know...).
sonomaca
September 01, 2018 at 12:02 pm
If he’s Sam Shields II, by all means.
Coldworld
September 01, 2018 at 12:20 pm
Rollins apparently has a hamstring injury. Waive Injured or IR. In my view the former. If they put him on IR he has to be on the initial 53 I think.
sonomaca
September 01, 2018 at 12:23 pm
He’s often hurt. Hamstring. Could be awhile. Waive him and bring back later if necessary.
sonomaca
September 01, 2018 at 12:01 pm
Rip gone. First impact of Mack trade? Kerridge offers better pass pro?
sonomaca
September 01, 2018 at 12:05 pm
We all remember Kuhn block which saved the day in Chicago vs. Peppers.
Coldworld
September 01, 2018 at 12:22 pm
That was Kuhn. Rip declined rather than developing. We also now have Lewis to block.
A number of us (not me) have been speculating that Kerridge would win out if we keep any full backs. Simply put, Rip hasn’t cut it since the playoff fumble. Not likely anything to do with Mack.
sonomaca
September 01, 2018 at 12:19 pm
Good point.
Oppy
September 01, 2018 at 12:19 pm
I do not think the Green Bay Packers are reacting to the Bear's acquisition of Khalil Mack in a fashion anywhere near the way Packers fans are.
I don't think they change anything on cutdown day. It's not like they weren't concerned with protecting Aaron Rodgers until the Mack news broke.
sonomaca
September 01, 2018 at 12:32 pm
Yes, but if they don’t react and Rodgers gets another broken collarbone or concussion, that’s going to bite management.
Oppy
September 01, 2018 at 12:54 pm
When you start making decisions because of what people might think instead of what's necessary, you might as well close up shop, because you'll run the team into the ground. Make other teams adjust to what YOU do.
sonomaca
September 01, 2018 at 01:09 pm
Well, if they end up keeping Kerridge, I think Mack might be reason why.
sonomaca
September 01, 2018 at 12:14 pm
Still 20 to go.
Roadrunner23
September 01, 2018 at 12:20 pm
Maybe the Pack goes without a FB this year and keep Tonyan.
Mack will pull a groin or hamstring right off the bat and miss half the season. Happens every time with hold outs
That being said, Gute should have pulled the trigger on the trade for Mack cuz now we are going to have to go against him twice a year for the foreseeable future.
Also surprised the Pack kept the drafted long snapper, triner was better, hope it doesn't cost them a game, but hey, its a long snapper, maybe they'll sign Goode again.
Haha, cut down day, sit it always head scratching fun?
Coldworld
September 01, 2018 at 12:24 pm
Agree on Triner. That is a head scratcher based upon preseason
sonomaca
September 01, 2018 at 12:24 pm
Ahmad Thomas. There’s a mild surprise.
LayingTheLawe
September 01, 2018 at 12:33 pm
If they cut both Martini and Thomas then either someone else is on the way or they expect to play a lot of safeties down in the linebacker spot.
DraftHobbyist
September 01, 2018 at 12:33 pm
Thoughts so far (Ahmad Thomas last cut): Gutekunst really isn't putting a lot of stock into ST's with cuts like Goodson and Ripkowski. I really thought Lancaster would make it so I was surprised there. Hawkins didn't surprise me because he's athletic but hasn't been good.
Mays didn't surprise me because he hasn't been available and can probably get on the PS anyways. With only 2 HB's it will certainly be interesting to see if Joe Kerridge makes it at FB or if they really are going to depend on a TE playing h-back that much. I don't think our top TE's make very good h-back's, but Kendricks would probably be the best of them. If Tonyan makes the team, though, he'd be interesting at h-back. My 53 already has 4 wrong so not my best year, but I did think we'd be more balanced this year and depend on TE's more and the likelihood of that is going up by the cut. My wrong predictions so far are Martini, Goodson, Ripkowski, and Lancaster.
LayingTheLawe
September 01, 2018 at 12:36 pm
They only keep two running backs while Jones is out or does Leshaun Daniels make it?
sonomaca
September 01, 2018 at 12:38 pm
He’s probably there until Jones returns.
sonomaca
September 01, 2018 at 12:43 pm
Scanning league cuts for OT’s. Not many even released so far.
JerseyAl
September 01, 2018 at 01:33 pm
I'd give Antonio Garcia a look. Coming back from an blood clot issue. Prod not fully in foitball shape yet, he was my #4 OT in the 2017 draft. Fits what the Packers like in an OT.
sonomaca
September 01, 2018 at 12:51 pm
It’s now Kevin King vs. Watt, one-on -one.
Lare
September 01, 2018 at 12:51 pm
Just cut Vince Biegel.
Coldworld
September 01, 2018 at 12:57 pm
Gutekunst just went up in my estimation for that one. May be a PS target, but is not currently roster material.
We are cleaning out the back rooms!
Got to be some new faces coming now surely!
Oppy
September 01, 2018 at 12:57 pm
I hate to Thumbs up a cut.. But I just thumbs up'd that cut.
I thought we should not carry a bunch of dead weight at OLB when we have depth at other positions that could be kept.
Otto
September 01, 2018 at 02:09 pm
Some weight at OLB would be nice, though. (I won't rehash all the well documented issues with the starting OLB) I'm not sure what the strategy is, but they are onion peel thin at the whole LB position.
They must have A LOT of confidence in Pettine's coaching.
Thegreatreynoldo
September 01, 2018 at 01:00 pm
So, Jersey Al got that right.
Coldworld
September 01, 2018 at 01:06 pm
He did.
JerseyAl
September 01, 2018 at 01:10 pm
I thought it was an easy decision, but I was definitely in the minority...
sonomaca
September 01, 2018 at 12:58 pm
If you have an OT who has even the slightest bit of talent or potential, he’s a keeper.
Thegreatreynoldo
September 01, 2018 at 01:01 pm
Like Pankey.
sonomaca
September 01, 2018 at 01:07 pm
Yeah, bit of a surprise. Good chance he’s claimed. That was risky move.
Coldworld
September 01, 2018 at 01:07 pm
Pankey and Thomas are the two that puzzle me most
Lare
September 01, 2018 at 01:08 pm
Yeah, the Pankey cut surprised me.
Lare
September 01, 2018 at 01:07 pm
Marwin Evans cut.
sonomaca
September 01, 2018 at 01:07 pm
Not surprising.
Coldworld
September 01, 2018 at 01:08 pm
Greene looking like he might make it,
Coldworld
September 01, 2018 at 01:09 pm
Well, this is a lot less predictable than prior year cut downs it seems to me.
JerseyAl
September 01, 2018 at 01:11 pm
Very much so. First year with Gute, so we're all learning something. One thing for sure. he's a lot quicker to cut bait when needed.
sonomaca
September 01, 2018 at 01:14 pm
Not at all married to TT players.
SJ EC
September 01, 2018 at 01:51 pm
Definitely refreshing on one hand, but a bit nerve wracking on the other!
4thand1
September 01, 2018 at 01:17 pm
Players are cut or kept for what they show or don't show in practice. Every pre season game is just practice. More shoes will drop for players of every team, and all teams will find a player or two that fit their needs.
Demon
September 01, 2018 at 01:17 pm
Where are all the "in Ted we trust" people today? Does anyone think that passing on T J Watt in favor of KK and Biegel was a good move now?
Biegel showed NOTHING letss hope King can stay healthy and give us something.
sonomaca
September 01, 2018 at 01:20 pm
Hey, give King a chance. He’s done some nice things lately.
DraftHobbyist
September 01, 2018 at 01:26 pm
TJ Watt had 7 sacks last year. Clay Matthews had 8.5 sacks last year and everybody is complaining. So if people aren't happy with 8.5 sacks out of Matthews, why would they be happy with 7 sacks out of Watt? Do you think Watt is going to become some stud or would you have been happy with some rotational pass-rusher?
It's also kind of weird that you are judging the trade by the lower pick, and Kevin King clearly has a lot to like, but injuries happen. It really seems like you are stretching to criticize TT here.
Coldworld
September 01, 2018 at 01:36 pm
Don’t you know that the grass is always greener elsewhere?
Oppy
September 01, 2018 at 04:50 pm
I love Ted Thompson. That MF'er is alright.
Plus, he played in the NFL for ten years, mostly STs of course, and played in 146 of 147 games.
Guys like Ted Thompson probably make guys like you and me look "soft", Tornado.
sonomaca
September 01, 2018 at 01:18 pm
Still 15 to go.
Skip greenBayless
September 01, 2018 at 01:30 pm
Crossing fingers for Boyle and Tonyan.
Skip greenBayless
September 01, 2018 at 01:31 pm
....and Kumerow. All worthy of a spot.
Demon
September 01, 2018 at 02:06 pm
You must have saw something that most of us didnt vs the Chiefs. I'm hoping Boyle is the next cut! No need to roster a guy that will easily make it to the p.s.
Skip greenBayless
September 01, 2018 at 02:11 pm
Ah, I watched him ALL preseason make great pass after great pass and most of them were dropped by Sha'Mon Moore. So it wasn't just the KC second half. I hope to hell they don't make decisions on players based on a few series. In fact I know they don't why? Because Sha'Mon is still on the team as of this post. We'll see I guess.
Oppy
September 01, 2018 at 04:55 pm
There's a lot of poorly thrown balls that still end up receptions.
DraftHobbyist
September 01, 2018 at 01:19 pm
Sheehy is looking like one of the most overlooked players on the roster. At this point, we either keep Sheehy, Mbu, or only 5 DL's. I thought Sheehy played pretty well, but he's just not athletic and didn't get many opportunities against 1's and 2's so I kept him off my 53. Will be interesting to see what the Packers do with the DL.
Gman1976
September 01, 2018 at 01:27 pm
Our GM seems to be cutting players with marginal talent (those players who just can’t get over the hump and separate themselves from being much better than others). I’m impressed.
Gman1976
September 01, 2018 at 01:27 pm
Our GM seems to be cutting players with marginal talent (those players who just can’t get over the hump and separate themselves from being much better than others). I’m impressed.
Bure9620
September 01, 2018 at 01:32 pm
Thinking Raven Greene makes it.
Bure9620
September 01, 2018 at 01:35 pm
Kyle Murphy to IR, I guess we wont get to see him block Khalil Mack.........
Coldworld
September 01, 2018 at 01:38 pm
Probably a candidate to bring back (in season or next year). Did not seem the same player this year.
sonomaca
September 01, 2018 at 01:42 pm
If player practices during pre-season, IR lasts till next season.
Coldworld
September 01, 2018 at 01:54 pm
Designated for return? Not sure if he can be though if not on the initial 53.
After checking, you are correct. Can’t return this year as not on roster during season. Would have had to keep him on the 53 through Sunday waiver period I believe before placing him on IR if we wanted the option to activate him.
Spock
September 01, 2018 at 02:21 pm
sonomaca, Thanks for the clarification. I had forgotten about the pre-season practice IR rules. I knew he couldn't be on the PUP but didn't remember that he had to be on the 53 to bring back. I did remember that there is no "designated to return" stuff for IR and that a team can bring back two. These crazy rules seem to keep changing, lol.
Lare
September 01, 2018 at 01:43 pm
Still eight WRs and five TEs on the roster by my count.
sonomaca
September 01, 2018 at 01:51 pm
I’m predicting Davis and Moore are the cuts.
sonomaca
September 01, 2018 at 01:52 pm
Oh, and Bryd and Kendricks.
SJ EC
September 01, 2018 at 01:53 pm
Pretty bold predictions, but I could definitely see that happening... saw an earlier post reference a trade rumor for Davis- I think that might be a bit less shocking than a full-blown cut.
Lare
September 01, 2018 at 01:54 pm
They're reportedly trying to trade Davis, also doubt they keep five TE's plus Kerridge (FB).
sonomaca
September 01, 2018 at 01:58 pm
No luck so far.
Skip greenBayless
September 01, 2018 at 02:03 pm
Somethings gotta give on some of those receivers. Who are they? That is the question.
Bure9620
September 01, 2018 at 01:59 pm
Marwin Evans cut, thought he looked better than whitehead
Coldworld
September 01, 2018 at 02:21 pm
Not sure I agree, but not much in it except Whitehead plays multiple positions.
sonomaca
September 01, 2018 at 02:03 pm
You mean Alex Light and Bell are going to be our backup tackles?
Lare
September 01, 2018 at 02:07 pm
And Spriggs.
Skip greenBayless
September 01, 2018 at 02:07 pm
I have to say nothing earth shattering as far as players go. Rip and Biegel, mild surprise but no major name yet. Now having said that if I see Boyle's name I might throw a chair thru my window.
Otto
September 01, 2018 at 02:12 pm
Marcedes Lewis + OT is the solution to the Mack trade.
sonomaca
September 01, 2018 at 02:30 pm
One problem is that, apart from Spriggs, there really aren’t any qualified backup tackles. And, qualified is a stretch even for him. Is it Spriggs then McCray (on the right side) and Taylor (in the left)?
Hawg Hanner
September 01, 2018 at 02:48 pm
Great point. But does Mack move around and jump gaps? Still we are in better shape than last season and the defense will be pretty good
Jordan Speer
September 01, 2018 at 02:13 pm
Does that mean we kept 8 WRs?
Tae, Cobb, G-Mo, TDavis, JMoore, Eq, MVS, and Kumerow
sonomaca
September 01, 2018 at 02:33 pm
Davis, Byrd, Kendricks, Boyle still in play.
Skip greenBayless
September 01, 2018 at 02:44 pm
Byrd and Kendricks are easily expendable but I'd keep Byrd over Kendricks if I had to make that choice. Davis is 50/50. As for Boyle, qb's are the most sought after of all positions. I don't care whether he was drafted or not. The kid can throw that rock better than most starters. I don't see how GB cuts him and expects him to last on the PS. Not going to happen.
Demon
September 01, 2018 at 04:02 pm
Just which starter can Boyle throw better than?
I didn't know that Todd Marinovich, Ryan Leaf or Joey Harrington were starting anymore.
Skip greenBayless
September 01, 2018 at 04:07 pm
Yeah, I know. It sucks when you're wrong White Tornado. It's happened to me on a few occasions but not too often. Just be happy the Packers know more about qb'ing than you do. I was the only person here to say this and I'll say it again. Ladies and gentlemen. Our next franchise qb after Rodgers retires or gets traded in three years is officially on the roster. His name is Tim Boyle. There is a reason Hundley was traded. They love Tim Boyle's long term potential. Off the charts!! Great day in Packerland!!
Demon
September 01, 2018 at 04:29 pm
Awfully BOLD statement!! He has some skills Ill give you that. I never said he was bad. I learned a long time ago not to get too excited about UDFA.
As much as I disliked TT, i must admit he didnt make too many mistakes when it came to releasing players. The T Hill thing will pass as many others have.
Maybe you are right about Boyle. I wouldn't bet my next paycheck on it! I've seen too many cant miss prospects come and go for that.
Coldworld
September 01, 2018 at 02:16 pm
Sheehy has been waived.
sonomaca
September 01, 2018 at 02:33 pm
Could we see a Cobb deal?
sonomaca
September 01, 2018 at 02:36 pm
We’ve got too many receivers, and Jacksonville, among others, don’t have enough.
Coldworld
September 01, 2018 at 02:41 pm
Can trade post cut down, as long as we have reached 53. Problem is we could get stuck with an unbalanced roster and scraps if trades don’t go through
Gianich
September 01, 2018 at 02:49 pm
About 10 to go
Skip greenBayless
September 01, 2018 at 02:52 pm
Come on Boyle, make it damnit!! make it!!
Skip greenBayless
September 01, 2018 at 03:41 pm
Hey Oppy, maybe you should check yourself into the hospital if Silverstein is right. lol
Oppy
September 01, 2018 at 05:04 pm
I won't be happy if Davis is cut, that is true.
Just promise me that instead of sending me a card and chocolates while I'm in the hospital, that you find someone who is actually qualified to assess QB talent at the Div 1 level (much less NFL level) and you'll sit down with them and listen to them assess all of Boyle's throws this preseason.
Skip greenBayless
September 01, 2018 at 05:13 pm
Yet another dejected fan who thought he knew more about qb'ing than Green Bay. That makes two. I am sure there's more.
Oppy
September 01, 2018 at 05:39 pm
Lol. I'm not joking. Please find someone to break down the throws. He is a project at best. The Packers are betting they can get him to turn the corner, because the street he's currently on is at the corner of NFL Strong Boulevard and Pick Six Accuracy Avenue. They need to get him off Pick Six avenue.
Skip greenBayless
September 01, 2018 at 07:21 pm
Oppy, you keep telling yourself that if that will make you feel better about being wrong about Boyle. Whatever comforts you. Meanwhile in the real world, Tim Boyle just made the team and is on his way to being our franchise qb when Rodgers is either traded or he retires in three to four yeaers. This kid is the most talented qb we have had here since Aaron Rodgers. I've seen lots of qb's in my time and this guy just sticks out to me in terms of talent and confidence. I can't believe we were able to get this guy. Might be one of the Packers all time greatest picks in their history when it's all said and done.
Oppy
September 01, 2018 at 09:08 pm
I'm not sure if you're serious or trolling at this point.
I will leave it at "I hope you're right", I guess.
LayingTheLawe
September 01, 2018 at 05:51 pm
Well to be fair these are the guys who spent three years on Hundley, drafted Brohm and Flynn and have not exactly been batting it out of the park lately. The days of the Packers backup being a future starter in the league are long gone. Matt Hasselbeck is 42 years old so there's quite a gap to the days when every backup Green Bay QB was league ready.
But with that said I am sure hoping they know that Kizer and Boyle are more than what we have seen so far. And I also hope we never need to find out.
Coldworld
September 02, 2018 at 07:15 am
Flynn was a success story for a 7th rounder (if memory serves). Did very well for us. Later career seems to have been derailed by arm issues it is true.
As to Boyle: pocket passers are hard to find, particularly with a strong arm and prototypical size. Seems to have some pocket awareness. Looking at him, he seems to progress through reads generally. That said, he has basic footwork errors, or did when he tried to force things in the second half against the Chiefs. With that showed a tendency to stare down.
These are issues seen as typically correctable as opposed to issues processing defenses and reads, arm strength etc. Ordinarily, prospects like this are drafted. His history is unusual.
He may be one who truly slipped through the cracks and yet offers seemingly significant scope to improve on a strong if raw natural package. That is rare. While potential is never guaranteed to materialize, this set of circumstances creates a level of upside too great to risk losing through waivers.
There are many QBs drafted in the early rounds this year that may not have Boyle’s upside at the optimistic end, though they maybe more ready now. I believe Boyle would have been taken for that reason. He is an unusual proposition.
DraftHobbyist
September 01, 2018 at 03:29 pm
By my count 4 more cuts. There were only 88 on the roster - Murphy to IR - Jones SUS - 29 cuts (Amichia last cut) = 4 more cuts.
Bure9620
September 01, 2018 at 03:29 pm
Sooooo, whats the final 53?
DraftHobbyist
September 01, 2018 at 03:30 pm
By my count 4 more cuts. There were only 88 on the roster - Murphy to IR - Jones SUS - 29 cuts (Amichia last cut) = 4 more cuts.
DraftHobbyist
September 01, 2018 at 03:30 pm
By my count 4 more cuts. There were only 88 on the roster - Murphy to IR - Jones SUS - 29 cuts (Amichia last cut) = 4 more cuts.
Also, Packers reportedly shopping for an OLB.
DraftHobbyist
September 01, 2018 at 03:31 pm
By my count 4 more cuts. There were only 88 on the roster - Murphy to IR - Jones SUS - 29 cuts (Amichia last cut) = 4 more cuts.
Also, Packers reportedly shopping for an OLB.
DraftHobbyist
September 01, 2018 at 03:31 pm
By my count 4 more cuts. There were only 88 on the roster - Murphy to IR - Jones SUS - 29 cuts (Amichia last cut) = 4 more cuts.
Also, Packers reportedly shopping for an OLB.
DraftHobbyist
September 01, 2018 at 03:31 pm
By my count 4 more cuts. There were only 88 on the roster - Murphy to IR - Jones SUS - 29 cuts (Amichia last cut) = 4 more cuts.
Also, Packers reportedly shopping for an OLB.
Skip greenBayless
September 01, 2018 at 03:32 pm
Yes Yes Yes, TIM BOYLE has made the 53 man roster according to Tom Silverstein!!
JonnieB12
September 01, 2018 at 04:19 pm
Why are you so happy that Boyle made the team ?
JonnieB12
September 01, 2018 at 04:19 pm
Why are you so happy that Boyle made the team ?
Skip greenBayless
September 01, 2018 at 07:28 pm
Actually I apologize for that. My computer was stuck and wasn't sure my message went thru. I see it three times. Did not mean to do that. Yes, I was happy but not THAT happy. Sorry for that everyone.
JonnieB12
September 01, 2018 at 04:19 pm
Why are you so happy that Boyle made the team ?
LayingTheLawe
September 01, 2018 at 05:51 pm
lol
Lare
September 01, 2018 at 05:56 pm
It's like Groundhogs Day around here.
Rak43
September 01, 2018 at 03:35 pm
I can hardly believe no one is crying about Gute cutting Vince Biegel. I was pounding the table early before camp even started for Gilbert, and Allison and was told by many Biegel was better than Gilbert and Allison sucked and might not make the team. Aint that right Taryn, lol. Looks like both had some of the better camps for their position groups this summer. I will stand by my comments made in April and May that Gilbert will make a big impact and Allison will catch 60 passes at least.
stockholder
September 01, 2018 at 03:53 pm
Foot issue, Didn't bulk up enough during the summer. . Had hustle, but couldn't get off blocks. Couldn't bull rush. Still thought he might make it with Mathews comment about" lack of depth". The cuts are what they are so far. Excellent!
Oppy
September 01, 2018 at 05:40 pm
someone was actually telling you Biegel was better than Gilbert?
Rak43
September 01, 2018 at 09:26 pm
Indeed, I was informed quite earnestly that Biegel had more potential and was drafted for a reason and Gilbert was not for a reason. I was also informed how rare it is for UDFA to have success in the League and that the only thing holding Biegel back was a foot injury. :-}
Oppy
September 01, 2018 at 09:36 pm
I was optimistic for Biegel coming into camp, having heard he put on muscle and was healthy. However, It's hard to imagine anyone watching him practice/play during camp thinking he could compete vs. NFL OT's in 2018. He just gets manhandled. Not physical enough. Who knows, maybe he continues to grind and gets it together someday.. but watching Gilbert and Biegel side by side, it's not even close.
Bure9620
September 01, 2018 at 03:42 pm
Looks like Aaron Rodgers is safely on the 53
Oppy
September 01, 2018 at 09:10 pm
You definitely win comment of the weekend with this.
Bure9620
September 02, 2018 at 07:48 am
Thanks Oppy, my thinking here being if the Packers were to cut Rodgers, we would now have an extra $80 million in dead money. That would be difficult for the franchise. Gute made the right move keeping Rodgers on the 53. ;)
Oppy
September 02, 2018 at 08:53 pm
You topped yourself, impressive!
Skip greenBayless
September 01, 2018 at 03:45 pm
Boyle, Tonyan and Kumerow all appear to have made the team according to Tom Silverstein. All these three guys I wanted to make it. Good day!!
korbie33
September 01, 2018 at 04:05 pm
Love it so far except for Donnerson and Martini who should make the practice squad.
JerseyAl
September 01, 2018 at 07:46 pm
and that's where they belong.
Coldworld
September 02, 2018 at 07:18 am
I’d add Thomas and Pankey to the PS.
fthisJack
September 01, 2018 at 04:12 pm
ILB James Crawford on the 53??? where that come from?
fthisJack
September 01, 2018 at 04:13 pm
EIGHT WR!
egbertsouse
September 01, 2018 at 04:15 pm
Rollins on IR?
croatpackfan
September 01, 2018 at 04:21 pm
¸Yup!
LayingTheLawe
September 01, 2018 at 04:18 pm
8 wr 4 te 2 active rbs and no fullbacks. if the receivers are all your special teams guys and the tight ends play h back and block in the backfield when needed I guess it can work. Maybe the Packers run game has been so bad this preseason they are just going to go 5 wide and forget the run anyway :)
Bure9620
September 01, 2018 at 04:34 pm
Have to believe, pending injuries, one of the WRs is released to activate Aaron Jones week 3.
Lare
September 01, 2018 at 04:41 pm
They'll have to sign a RB off of waivers. Can't go into the season with just two RBs and no FBs.
Oppy
September 01, 2018 at 05:41 pm
Someone postulated in a different thread that perhaps the Packers release a QB to make space for Jones after week two. They protect a QB from massive waiver exposure today and hope the other 31 teams are settled in enough to not steal a QB in two weeks.
I thought it was an interesting concept and it's the only thing that will keep me from blowing a gasket if the Packers waste 2 roster spots on back up QBs today when we have a number of different players who could actually make an impact on this team in 2018 if they make the 53.
Skip greenBayless
September 01, 2018 at 07:34 pm
Oppy, would you just stop already about the qb's. As much as you believe Gute listens to your advice, he's not going to do it this time. Trust me, when your 3rd qb is your future franchise qb you don't put him on the practice squad so just stop the ridiculous talk about getting rid of Boyle. i suggest you be thankful instead of being bitter. Makes no sense Oppy. We're all on the same side here. Trust Gute when it comes to Boyle. The guy knows what he's doing. Relax.
Oppy
September 01, 2018 at 09:11 pm
I just can't even.
Thegreatreynoldo
September 02, 2018 at 01:40 am
Well, at least Oppy will have all of his gaskets in place for the next 2 weeks or so.
I had an epic rant on APC when TT drafted Richard Rodgers. It is still remembered even today, in part because one of the long-time posters there joined in. I remember having another rant about RR when CHTV was grading each player's season, not sure which year. Just put a little polish on the rant, maybe insert a few memorable lines, and rants can be fun!
Cartwright
September 01, 2018 at 04:48 pm
I was rooting for Josh Hawkins to make the team but those two plays of Pringle catching a bomb and then getting stiff armed by him for a long gain on the kick return had to be his coup de grace'.
MITM
September 01, 2018 at 04:57 pm
The Packers apparently never got the memo under TT and Capers and now Gute and Pettine that LB depth is vital for a successful 3-4 base. Unless theres additions coming
RunToWin
September 01, 2018 at 08:02 pm
Clearly there are moves remaining. I can’t see going into week 1 with 2 RBs and such a thin LB corps while retaining 8 WRs. I have confidence that there is more to come that will address this.