Ranking the Packers roster from Rodgers to No. 54

B

Bob McGinn

Guest
By BOB McGINN

Here is my annual analysis of the Green Bay Packers’ 53-man roster plus RB Aaron Jones, who was suspended by the NFL for the first two games. The rankings were decided on the basis of each player’s value to the team before the first regular-season game. Sometimes a player was downgraded because he plays a position with so much depth that his absence wouldn’t be significant. Others were upgraded because of the importance of their positions as well as the shortage of depth behind them.

1. AARON RODGERS, QB

Ranked as the NFL’s second-best player regardless of position
behind Tom Brady. He has been No. 1 in this exercise for 11 straight years. Played one series (seven snaps) in one exhibition game a year after playing 26 snaps in two games. A major difference between him and Brady is the 41-year-old had 44 passing attempts this summer, the fourth-highest total among starting quarterbacks. Since Mike McCarthy cut way back on Rodgers’ exhibition exposure his passer ratings in the first two regular-season games were 95.1 and 70.7 in 2016 and 86.5 and 90.7 last year. The Packers started 1-1 in each season. Working against a new defense coordinated by Mike Pettine probably was beneficial. Still, there were at least two practices in which Rodgers was way off the mark and struggled even to complete a pass downfield. With contract extension in hand, he should be highly motivated.

2. DAVANTE ADAMS, WR
Adams struck it rich late last season with a four-year, $58 million extension ($18M guaranteed). He’s ranked 19th among wideouts by PFW but his value is much greater than that in Green Bay because the position is so thin. The topsy-turvy arc of his career is reflected by his rankings here: No. 35 in 2014, No. 11 in ’15, No. 30 in ’16, No. 9 last year and now the rarefied air of No. 2. Hard to jam and reroute, competitive at the ball and makes acrobatic catches. Had injury-free summer. An emerging leader, too.

3. DAVID BAKHTIARI, T
Shook off an ankle injury suffered at the Lambeau Field practice to play 17 snaps in Game 2 before taking Games 3-4 off. PFW’s fourth-rated tackle. Athletic, tough and determined. Never really needs help in pass protection. He looked like a shrimp five years ago compared to the big, powerful person of today.

4. CLAY MATTHEWS, OLB
Begins 10th season knowing his contract expires in January. Still a good player but his big-play and pressure numbers have been on the decline since 2014. Both his father, Clay, and his uncle, Bruce, played 19 seasons, but Matthews has dropped hints that he has little interest playing anywhere near that long even if his body were to cooperate. With depth in short supply he’ll be asked to play far more than his 51.4% in 2016 and 62.4% in ’17. PFW didn’t list him among their 20 edge rushers. He was 19thentering 2017 and fifth at outside linebacker in July 2016.

5. MIKE DANIELS, DT
Didn’t play a down in the exhibition season because of a thigh injury but could have played in Games 3-4. Looked trimmer this summer, and that probably was a good thing. Bulked up about 10 pounds to 312 before the 2015 season. That was fine then, but at age 29 he can’t afford to lose quickness. Coming off a somewhat disappointing season as a pass rusher in which he settled for 19 ½ pressures, his lowest total since his rookie year. In-your-face, emotional presence every Sunday.

6. JIMMY GRAHAM, TE
Tied with Delanie Walker behind Rob Gronkowski, Travis Kelce, Zach Ertz and Greg Olsen on PFW’s list of the top tight ends. Rodgers has been looking for Graham in practice ever since the start of off-season work. On Graham’s only reception of his 11-play exhibition season, Rodgers threw the ball a little high but the tight end went up and got it without a problem. It’s a long season and it is Graham’s ninth year, but his speed certainly looked good in August.

7. BRYAN BULAGA, T
When Bulaga did play in 2017, and ankle and ACL injuries limited him to 22.2% playing time, he was so-so. The Packers need him to be better this season, his ninth, but more than that they just need him on the field. Almost since the Packers signed Bulaga to a five-year, $33.75 million extension in March 2015 they have just tried to get their money’s worth. Injuries have been his constant companion. His contract contains a $5.85 million base salary this season before closing at $5.8M in 2019.

8. KENNY CLARK, NT
The NFC North includes a host of outstanding 300-pounders, including Linval Joseph and Sheldon Richardson in Minnesota, Akiem Hicks and Eddie Goldman in Chicago and teammate Mike Daniels. Clark, however, is coming off an exceptional summer and could leap to the head of the class at some point. He might have been the most impressive player in camp. He put on a clinic against the Raiders’ stout trio of interior offensive linemen, controlling blockers before shedding them to make the tackle.

9. NICK PERRY, OLB
Ankle surgery sidelined Perry for the entire off-season and about the first month of camp. He should be ready to go Sunday night, but with him one never knows. He has never played 16 games, and his missed-game total is 26. In the past, Perry has been worth two or three solid power rushes in most games. The rush-thin defense could use four or five from Perry, but after so many letdowns the defensive staff will take what it can get.

10. BLAKE MARTINEZ, ILB
Martinez is another player the Packers can ill afford to lose. That’s not because he’s a top player. Rather, it’s because no one else appears capable of directing the defense and playing every down. In his third season, he needs to make dramatic improvement in coverage and reduce his team-high total of 22 missed tackles, which was the most in Green Bay since LB Nate Wayne missed 24 in 2000. Too often Martinez was a safe haven for quarterbacks looking for an easy completion. You’ve got to love his gung-ho attitude. Almost every day in August, he was the first of 90 players through the Nitschke Field gates before practice.

11. COREY LINSLEY, C
Played sparingly (29 snaps) in the exhibitions and was given some time off in drills. Signed a three-year extension ($25.5 million, including $8M guaranteed) in late December. Only player on the team to play every snap from scrimmage in 2017. Smart, strong and conscientious. Fully in tune with the run-pass game and the hurry-up, catch-‘em-napping hijinks of Rodgers. Will get outmanned at times, the main reason his total of “bad” runs swelled from 8 ½ in 2016 to a career-high 15 in ’17.

12. AARON JONES, RB
Silenced by a pulled hamstring for the first two exhibitions, Jones carried nine times for 34 yards in the Kansas City finale and looked good doing it. The Packers haven’t had a legitimate threat in the backfield since Eddie Lacy’s first two seasons (2013-’14). With his burst into the hole and speed to the corner Jones has provided glimpses of being the guy. First, there’s the two-game suspension to serve. Second, he can’t allow 50% (six of 12) of the pressures yielded by running backs, as he did a year ago.

13. LANE TAYLOR
The staff took it easy on Taylor in camp, letting him nurse some nagging injuries before finally giving him the green light to play 13 snaps in Kansas City. He enters his third season as a starter after three seasons learning from Josh Sitton. His improvement began in 2015, and has continued steadily since. Old pros T.J. Lang, Jahri Evans and Sitton are long gone so it’s Taylor’s time to lead the position.

14. KEVIN KING, CB
Any of the five cornerbacks could turn out to be the best cover man. Let’s make King the nominal leader in the clubhouse as he begins his second season. GM Ted Thompson drafted King atop the second round in 2017 despite a chronic left shoulder injury that led to 36.2% painful playing time and labrum surgery Dec. 12. Sat out the first three games and some practice time this summer with a right shoulder problem. At 6 feet 3, he looks fabulous on the hoof. We’ll soon see if he can hold up.

15. HA HA CLINTON-DIX, S
Never stood out in August after completely falling apart in his fourth season. After getting in two good licks in a 10-play stint against Tennessee, he turned around and was awful in 17 snaps against Pittsburgh. With Morgan Burnett now a Steeler, it should be Clinton-Dix’s secondary to run. Yet, in moves tied to leadership among the defensive backs as much as anything, the Packers felt compelled to bring back aging cornerbacks Tramon Williams and Davon House. He’ll get one more season to prove himself worthy of another contract.

16. JAMAAL WILLIAMS, RB
Here’s another player whose development in camp was stunted by injury (ankle). His last snap came on Aug. 16. There were signs, however, that Williams has improved his blitz pickup. He jarred some rushers, both in games and practice. He also dropped few, if any, passes, after a rookie season in which his drop rate of 15.6% (five of 32) was second on the team behind Martellus Bennett (16.7%). In the last eight games he averaged 17.8 carries and 65.3 yards. The Packers would gladly take that again.

17. JOSH JACKSON, CB
Everybody liked the second-round draft choice from Iowa. “He is a very, very smart and instinctive player,” one personnel man said. “Excellent zone player. Every time you put on a film he makes a big play. There’s something there. I need to see him go down the field.” He also tackled well and demonstrated his glue-like hands. It will be extremely competitive for playing time at cornerback. He has to play extensively.

18. RANDALL COBB, WR
Underwent arthroscopic ankle surgery in early June and took it easy for much of camp and the exhibition season (seven snaps). In one-on-one’s at practice, there were occasional signs of his former quickness from the slot. It’s certainly not as dynamic as it once was, either off the line or after the catch. Making a lot of money ($8.6 million base salary) in what likely will be his final season in Green Bay. With Jake Kumerow on injured reserve, there’s no young player that has ascended to threaten his playing time in three-wide sets.

19. MUHAMMAD WILKERSON, DT
The best that can be said for the former Jet is he made it through the six weeks with minimal injury. In his 46 snaps there wasn’t a hint of pass rush from a 28-year-old player who had 12 sacks three years ago. With his strength and exceptional size he was able to control some blockers. When he made tackles, it was less disengaging at the point of attack and more falling into or engulfing ball carriers. The Packers can only hope Wilkerson is more motivated come the regular season.

20. REGGIE GILBERT, OLB
Gilbert, an undrafted rookie in 2016, made such an impression that the coaches gave him the night off in Kansas City. There was no doubt he was the club’s best pass rusher in practice and the first three games. His next and biggest step will be finding methods to beat front-line tackles. He isn’t fast or strong. He does get off the ball in timely fashion, is able to bend beneath blockers and plays smart.

21. OREN BURKS, ILB
Burks, according to one scout, “ran around like a dog chasing cars” in his 41-play debut against Tennessee. In 28 plays the next week against Pittsburgh, he was more disciplined in his reads and turned in a solid performance. He has been out since Aug. 24 after suffering a shoulder injury in pre-game warmups. “Movement skills and explosiveness kind of trump the bulk size … that’s kind of the new-era linebacker,” defensive coordinator Mike Pettine said last month. “You’re looking for guys that are hybrid safeties. The league has really changed.” Burks started at free safety for Vanderbilt in 2015.

22. JAIRE ALEXANDER, CB
Played 61 snaps in three games and held up OK. He blew up a screen in Kansas City. He made a terrific interception in Oakland. He also appeared to misread Amari Cooper’s speed and then got beat at the ball for a 49-yard completion. He exercised questionable judgment on several punt returns. Whatever Alexander was asked to do all summer, he did it with bravado. He’s most assuredly no shrinking violet.

23. GERONIMO ALLISON, WR
Towering possession receiver knows how to use his body (sometimes by pushing off) against press coverage and in the inside game. Can make big-time grabs and has some giddy-up after the catch. His game seemed more reliable in Year 3 than in the past.

24. MASON CROSBY, K
Still money in the bank at 34. Nothing seems to faze the man. This summer, it was a new holder and rotating long snappers. Crosby was six for six on field goals (long of 53) and made all 13 extra points. He experimented with various types of kickoffs, too, averaging 64.4 yards and 3.98 seconds of hang time. His 17-boot averages last summer were 65.3 and 3.84. “Boy, he has a strong leg,” one scout said. “He’s quick to the ball and gets it up well. His kickoffs are different all the time. He’s one of the best kickers I’ve seen.”

25. MARCEDES LEWIS, TE
Some of the best work Lewis did was one day this spring when Rodgers worked individually with him inside the 10. He and Graham each measured 6-6 ½ at their respective combines, but with his 10-pound weight advantage Lewis is the more imposing figure of the two. Graham played basketball for four seasons at Miami but Lewis was good enough to have played college hoops, too. Graham edged Lewis in the vertical jump (38 ½ inches to 37) and the broad jump (10-0 to 9-10) whereas Lewis beat him on the bench press (23 reps to 15). Graham had the better Wonderlic score, 23-18. As his 13th season approaches, we’ll see how his legs are by mid-season.

26. JUSTIN McCRAY, G
When draft pick Cole Madison didn’t show up for training camp, the right-guard position fell to McCray almost by default. Considering he was cut twice by the Titans and endured a stint in indoor football, it’s a sizeable leap to think he can perform at a solid starter’s level. Last year, injuries forced him to play 594 snaps, but only one was at right guard. McCray’s smart and will battle all day long. He’s also a poor athlete whom one personnel man said deserved to be released after his performance against Pittsburgh.

27. TRAMON WILLIAMS, CB
Back in 2007, when Williams barely beat out Patrick Dendy for the last berth at cornerback, he was Mr. Irrelevant (No. 53) on this list. He leaped to 23rd in 2008, 15th in ’09, seventh in ’10, fifth in ’11 and ’12, 10th in ’13 and 13th in ’14 before circumstances took him to Cleveland and Arizona. It has been a memorable journey for the one-time free agent from Louisiana Tech. In limited exposure, it appears as if he still might be effective.

28. JASON SPRIGGS, T
After two seasons of getting beat inside and falling off blocks there was some uptick in Spriggs’ game. Having added a bunch of weight, he’s no longer thin. The extra poundage robbed him of some movement but he wasn’t getting shoved around as much, either. He’s still soft and a catcher, but not to the extent that he was in his first two seasons. For better or worse, he’s it as the swing tackle.

29. KENTRELL BRICE, S
Physically, he has just about everything it takes to be an impact safety. When moving in a straight-line from point A to point B, he gets there in a hurry. His 4.43 speed is evident pressuring the passer, closing on the ball carrier or getting to the boundary in a two-safety shell. Something’s missing in Brice’s game, though. He still reads and reacts like a small-school player (Louisiana Tech). Regardless, he gets first shot at filling Morgan Burnett’s old berth.

30. DEAN LOWRY, DE
If truth be told, Lowry gave the Packers everything that Wilkerson did this summer but with a lot more hustle. He’s a line-of-scrimmage player with the strength to absorb double teams. Lowry is versatile, smart and, on occasion, capable of getting on a blocker’s edge and making a play in the backfield.

31. TY MONTGOMERY, RB
No one in his right mind could expect him to stay on the field for a full season. At 220 pounds and with a rocked-up physique, Montgomery looks every bit the part. But he couldn’t stay healthy as a wide receiver-gadget player at Stanford and he certainly couldn’t last year as a running back. Even this summer, he was slowed by a foot injury. He does have superb hands but his ability to contribute as a third-down back hinges on blitz pickup. He looked awful trying to block Pittsburgh’s Bud Dupree in Game 2.

32. JOSH JONES, S
The Packers asked less of Jones this summer, hopeful that streamlining his responsibilities would enable his physical traits to shine. It wasn’t a good sign for Jones’ future that he failed to take command at safety in a competition with former free agent Kentrell Brice. Jones can run fast in a straight line (4.40) but doesn’t change direction well. He isn’t natural in space. When he does play, it remains to be seen if he’ll blow fewer assignments in Mike Pettine’s defense than he did in Dom Capers’ defense.

33. DAVON HOUSE, CB
The coaches kept House on ice for much of the summer. They didn’t push him in practice, and in three games he played just 36 snaps. Three different injuries ruined his first season back with the Packers. He enters this season healthy, which wasn’t the case a year ago. With youth coming to the forefront at cornerback, it’s unclear just how much House will be needed. He’s a big press corner and an excellent team guy.

34. LUCAS PATRICK, C-G
Patrick will start out backing up at center and guard, but if Justin McCray falters at RG look for him to get the call. The pugnacious Patrick is a tough guy with limitations in balance, quickness and strength. Of the 10 offensive linemen that played more than 30 snaps in August, he and McCray were the only two that worked to finish blocks. Patrick wades around looking for people to hit.

35. KYLER FACKRELL, OLB
Extremely durable, played 111 snaps and didn’t miss any practice time due to injury. Nevertheless, he just treaded water as his third season begins. He does have quickness off the ball, chases hard and plays smarter all the time. He also doesn’t set the edge consistently, struggles taking zone drops and has made little impact on special teams. Got a late start to his pro career and will be 27 in November. Pass rush will be at a premium, and if Fackrell can’t rev up his game his career will be over.

36. LANCE KENDRICKS, TE
Kendricks caught the ball very well all summer other than his drop in Oakland that would have been a 17-yard touchdown with a better adjustment. His hands were inconsistent (four drops, 29 targets) last season; in August, he was much more dependable, running through the ball and snatching it in his hands. Kendricks isn’t a big person, and it shows in goal-line and short-yardage situations. A one-time starter in St. Louis, he’ll need good fortune to approach his 44.6% playing time of a year ago.

37. TREVOR DAVIS, WR
Pulled a hamstring early and didn’t do much of anything until getting extensive return duty in the exhibition finale. The Packers did what they could to trade Davis in the days before and after the final cut but found no takers. Davis easily ranks as the top kickoff and punt returner on the roster, and can help as a gunner, too. He just offers next to nothing as a receiver other than unrefined speed.

38. JK SCOTT, P
The rookie from Alabama looked like a natural holding for Mason Crosby. As a punter, his gross average of 45.2 tied for 22nd and his net of 42.7 ranked ninth. His average hang time of 4.70 seconds far surpassed Justin Vogel’s average of 4.38 in the 2017 exhibition season. He also kicked off seven times, averaging 66.7 yards and 3.86 hang time. Scott has fantastic leg extension as a punter but needs to be more consistent with his placement and not so deliberate getting the ball off.

39. DeSHONE KIZER, QB
For the Browns in 2017, Kizer completed 51% of his 49 passes in exhibition games and 53.6% of 476 in the regular season. For the Packers, he hit 53.3% of his 60 passes. Obviously, Kizer has an accuracy problem, and it’s one reason coach Hue Jackson and GM John Dorsey didn’t even want him in camp for a second season. Everyone can see Kizer’s physical gifts: the high, quick release, the mobility and the big arm. At age 22, his game is just so erratic and, according to some scouts, he’s a hard guy to be around. Steady, improved Brett Hundley, 25, was a better bet to win games in 2018 but GM Brian Gutekunst took the sixth-round pick from Seattle and plunged forward with Kizer.

40. MONTRAVIUS ADAMS, DT
After a lost rookie season, Adams put injuries behind him and led the D-line in snaps with 124. He showed a measure of strength. When fresh, he held his own at the point of attack. His pass rush, however, was disappointing. He played with more quickness and activity at Auburn than this summer. When his initial rush was halted, much of the time he just stood at the line and thrashed without making any headway. It’s hard to say why he wasn’t more productive, especially against backups. Is he lazy? Are assignments slowing him down? Remember, it takes a special breed to rush effectively from the inside.

41. JERMAINE WHITEHEAD, S
Versatility helped him beat out Marwin Evans, another veteran safety. When injuries thinned the secondary in 2017 he actually served as the dime back in the last five games. He has a safety background but with just five cornerbacks on the roster the Packers won’t be shy having him cover from the slot. Gave up too many completions in exhibition games. Can be a difficult player to coach dating to his career at Auburn (2011-’14).

42. KOREY TOOMER, ILB
Cut by the 49ers Saturday, Toomer was signed 48 hours later to back up inside. He’s a phenomenal testing athlete with a 4.53 40 from six years ago. He can run and close on the football but has had a hard time processing what the offense is doing. A physical tackler, he contributes on special teams. Green Bay is his sixth team.

43. ANTONIO MORRISON, ILB
Morrison is an old-fashioned middle linebacker who started 15 games last season for the Colts and played 75.4% of the snaps. Played at Bolingbrook (Ill.) High School and Florida. He was a fourth-round pick in 2016 despite being the slowest LB (5.12) in the draft. “He’s rough around the edges,” one scout said before that draft. “Kind of in your face. He calls out any teammate that’s goofing off … Tough as nails. He’ll show up at your football facility at 6 before the janitor gets there and will still be watching tape at 11 at night.”

44. BYRON BELL, G-T
Arrived May 30 on a one-year contract worth $1.6 million ($500,000 guaranteed). Started at four positions for Carolina and Tennessee from 2011-’15. Suffered a season-ending ankle injury with the Titans in ’16 and then had to start two of 12 games in Dallas for injured LT Tyron Smith in ’17. Packers opted to keep his experience over Adam Pankey, another multi-position player. In March 2011, he measured 6-5 ½ and 339, with 34 1/2-inch arms and 10 1/8-inch hands. He managed just 20 reps on the bench press and posted 9 on the Wonderlic. His vertical jump was 30 ½ inches. His 74 regular-season starts include 48 at RT, 18 at LT, seven at LG and one at RG.

45. ROBERT TONYAN, TE
Tonyan separated himself from an excellent seven-man corps of tight ends with eight catches for 61 yards. In August 2017, the rookie free agent from Indiana State had two receptions for 21 in the Lions’ camp and was waived at the end of August. This summer, Tonyan (6-5, 250) caught the ball beautifully and demonstrated surprising toughness as a blocker. His athletic ability was reflected by a 35-inch vertical jump, a 10-5 broad jump and a 4.58 40 when he weighed just 231 in March 2017. His Wonderlic was 21.

46. J’MON MOORE, WR
August proved to be a rude awakening for Moore. Two years after posting a double-digit drop total at Missouri, it could be said he had the worst hands in camp. Most of Moore’s exposure in games came on take-off routes in which he’d reach back and try to make difficult catches. He didn’t adjust well at the ball, either. Moore has been humbled. How he responds will determine if he becomes a player.

47. MARQUEZ VALDEZ-SCANTLING, WR
Looked like a developmental player in August. Elongated deep threat with 4.38 speed but, strangely, merely a 30 ½ vertical jump. Showed some toughness working inside against Tennessee but none at all dancing on several of his eight kickoff returns. Appears to have limited value covering kicks.

48. HUNTER BRADLEY, LS
The Packers passed on a fairly sure thing, which would have been re-signing Brett Goode despite some slippage in his velocity on punt snaps. Free agent Zach Triner appeared to place the laces more precisely on placements than Bradley but the Packers went with the draft choice. Bradley was three years younger, too.

49. JAMES CRAWFORD, ILB
He ranked as the biggest surprise this year and perhaps in many other years. In five years at Illinois, he started just 16 of 36 games and didn’t have a sack until 2017, when he had four. Pulled a hamstring running his first 40 at pro day in March, never ran again and teams stuck him deep on their back boards. When injuries struck at inside linebacker early in camp the Packers got out their emergency list and out popped Crawford (6-2, 239), who figured to be a no-chance camp body after signing Aug. 8. Played just 40 snaps from scrimmage in the last three games but won a job covering kicks. “His ability to play on special teams at the level he played in Kansas City really shows you the caliber of player he is,” coach Mike McCarthy said. Ron Zook, the special teams coach, previously was head coach at Illinois and Florida; Crawford hails from Deerfield, Fla.

50. RAVEN GREENE, S
Greene would be Exhibit A for the value of playing four exhibition games. Until the last two weeks, he appeared to be behind veteran Marwin Evans. Then he forced a fumble in Oakland and delivered a number of strong, low tackles on defense and special teams in Kansas City. With that, this rookie free agent from FCS James Madison had earned a roster spot. He’s smart (Wonderlic of 24), fundamentally sound and disciplined.

51. TIM BOYLE, QB
Unlike Taysom Hill, the No. 3 quarterback the Packers let get away last summer, Boyle is a pocket thrower. In 107 snaps, 45 more than Hill had in August 2017, Boyle ran just four times for 2 yards. Boyle, however, might be a better pure passer than Hill, both from velocity and mechanical standpoints. At 6-3 ½ and 232, he’s able to stand tall in the pocket and deliver the ball despite jostling from the rush. He’s not a statue, either, with a 40 time of 4.78. It’s remarkable that a player with a passer rating of 42.6 in three seasons at Connecticut (he played as a senior at Eastern Kentucky) could show this well in Green Bay. Unlike slow, small Joe Callahan, Boyle gives Mike McCarthy some tools to coach.

52. DARIUS JACKSON, RB
At 220 pounds Jackson ran 4.39 in March 2016. He’s listed now at 228, but even if his speed would be 4.45 now he’s still a big man with big speed. He’s also smart (Wonderlic of 32), which gives him a leg up on the multitude of protections he’ll have to know in order to get on the field.

53. ALEX LIGHT, T
He isn’t ready to play by a long shot. Not many rookie free agents from FCS Richmond are. Once Light settled in he held his own as a left tackle, particularly in Oakland. Recognizing left tackles are hard to come by, the Packers decided to keep him over Adam Pankey and Kyle Murphy. Light can’t run a lick (5.55) but was fairly light on his feet and used his enormous hands (11 ¼ inches) well in pass protection.

54. EQUANIMEOUS ST. BROWN, WR
St. Brown led the receivers in snaps (148) but produced just six catches for 83 yards. His hands weren’t reliable. He’s huge and can run, but doesn’t play to his 4.47 clocking. He was slow off the ball trying to separate from press coverage. At this point, he’s a possession type receiver with loads of unfulfilled potential.







Become a Member

BobMcGinnFootball.com is an independent, member-based website dedicated to analysis, opinion and coverage of the Green Bay Packers and the National Football League draft. Our three writers have covered the NFL for more than 100 seasons combined.
The post Ranking the Packers roster from Rodgers to No. 54 appeared first on Bob McGinn Football.

Continue reading...
 
Last edited by a moderator:
Really puts into focus the lack of pass rushing talent right now. Not a single player that the opposition really needs to worry about in the front 7. What the hell has TT been doing all these years?
 
don't care much about the ranking, but really appreciate the insight provided for each player. thanks, bob.
 
Bob did a great job formulating how he sees each person's role in the over all make up of our roster. We may disagree with different players being slated where in the order, but in all honesty, I'd bet you could ask the Packers coaches and front office to make an assessment like this, and they too would be all over the board. What I specifically like about this write up is how each player has strengths, weaknesses, and what they offer as potential.

As an example, Boyle. I'm always curious when it comes to back up QBs, and what everyone sees in them, good and/or bad. Bob didn't just evaluate Boyle, he offered up comparisons to others who had been in GB, battling to stay as back up, or #3. His placement makes sense, based on his analysis. I'd have a rough time rating him higher, and in all honesty, am not prone to throw him down to the bottom by calling him a #3 who could be cut any time.
 
i present this list not as an argument against bob mcginn's list, but as an alternative viewpoint. it was written by tom silverstein.

Ranking the Green Bay Packers’ roster from No. 1 to No. 53 resulted in a lot of changes from a year ago.

That will happen when a new general manager adds 21 players who were not with the organization a year ago. That’s nearly a 40 percent turnover rate and it made for some tough calls and debatable projections, given so many unknowns.

Only two players from the 2017 ranking wound up in the same place this year and they were Nos. 1 and 2.

The 53-man roster GM Brian Gutekunst has amassed doesn’t include as many young players who have little chance of being active unless there are a massive amount of injuries. He has added veteran talent through trades and free agency and might have the best mix of young and old since the 2010 Super Bowl team.

There are potential depth problems at linebacker, offensive line and running back, and the number of rookies who will have to play at cornerback and wide receiver isn’t ideal. How good of a job Gutekunst did in following his “win now” philosophy will come through as the season plays out.


Here is Tom Silverstein’s assessment of the 53-man roster. Players are ranked on the basis of two things: what their projected contribution will be this season and what their long-term potential might be. In some cases, potential was given more weight than possible contribution. There are 54 ratings because running back Aaron Jones is suspended for the first two games.

1. AARON RODGERS, QB

After Carson Palmer’s retirement, Rodgers, 34, became the sixth oldest starting quarterback in the NFL. He has broken both of his collarbones, costing him seven games in 2013 and nine in ‘17, but otherwise has missed only one other start because of injury (concussion, 2010). After signing a four-year, $134 million extension Aug. 30, Rodgers will be under contract with the Packers until he’s 40, and he seems determined to play that long. One thing to keep an eye on is Rodgers’ interception totals. He had six in six games to start last year and was on pace to set a career mark. Age is a great equalizer when it comes to reaction time.

2. DAVID BAKHTIARI, LT

The Packers witnessed how much Bakhtiari meant to them when he pulled his left hamstring last year and missed four games. The offense changed, even while Rodgers was still healthy, to account for the sixth-year tackle’s absence. He was directly involved in four sack plays, but responsibility was arguably shared on all of them. There’s no amount of single-blocking Bakhtiari can’t handle and his running blocking is better than average. He was a second-team All-Pro each of the last two seasons and should have been a Pro Bowl selection also. He’s a bargain at $12 million per year.

3. DAVANTE ADAMS, WR

He’s not among the fastest receivers. He isn’t among the tallest. He doesn’t have the longest arms. And his hands aren’t that big. But he has some of the sweetest feet in the NFL and his work ethic has him on the verge of a breakout season. He had an outstanding training camp and in Rodgers’ only exhibition game appearance, he caught a short slant and broke loose for a 27-yard gain. His numbers were pedestrian last year but that’s because the quarterback play was awful once Rodgers got hurt. After the Dallas game Week 5, opponents started matching their No. 1 corner on him and that should continue this year. Had five drops last year, but his hands are sure in clutch situations.

4. NICK PERRY, OLB

From a pure talent standpoint, Perry has the potential to be the team’s best defensive player. But he must play a lot more than 49.4 percent of the snaps as he did last season due to hand, hamstring and ankle injuries. The medical staff brought him back slowly from ankle surgery and he’s had a lot of time to work on his flexibility, so he comes into the season free of injury. At his best, Perry is a powerful edge player who plays the run as well or better than he rushes the passer. He had seven sacks in 518 snaps last year and 11 sacks in 603 the year before. In new defensive coordinator Mike Pettine’s system he’ll likely be used as both an outside linebacker and defensive end.

5. KENNY CLARK, NT

Now in his third season, Clark, 22, is finally the age most guys are when they get drafted. There isn’t one attribute that sticks out with him, he’s just a good football player with a great attitude and growing strength. He’s not going to be a pass-rushing demon, but he was second on the team with 11 quarterback pressures and seems to be progressing in that area. He has great body control, stays low and isn’t on the ground much. Pettine is going to sacrifice him a lot so that others can rush free to the quarterback, so Clark’s statistics might not be that great. But he can make his mark on early downs by beating his man off the snap and getting into the backfield. Being around veteran Muhammad Wilkerson has helped him a lot.

6. MUHAMMAD WILKERSON, DT

The Packers better hope Wilkerson isn’t the 2018 version of Joe Johnson, the hard-working, well-respected defensive end that coach/GM Mike Sherman signed in 2002. Once he got paid, Johnson went on sabbatical and played like he didn’t care anymore. Wilkerson is only 28 and he might have worn out his welcome with the New York Jets, but he has plenty of talent left and all the motivation in the world to succeed. Signed to a one-year deal, Wilkerson has a chance to resurrect his career and get paid again if he plays it right. In camp, he was difficult to move for offensive linemen and his height resulted in some batted balls. Wilkerson is reunited with Pettine, the former Jets coordinator, and the Packers are hoping it helps him return to being the feared pass rusher he once was.

7. JIMMY GRAHAM, TE

Don’t think of the 30-yard veteran as a tight end. He’s a wide receiver in a tight end’s body. He’s going to line up as a receiver more than he is as an in-line tight end. Graham had 16 touchdowns in his last two seasons with Seattle, so he can still be a force in the red zone. But scouts say he has lost speed and his ability to split safeties isn’t what it used to be. He had just eight catches of 20 or more yards and none over 40 last year. His yards per catch dropped to 9.1. His intelligence and savvy are reasons he has meshed well with Rodgers during practice. Graham has played 16 games in each of the last two seasons, so the Packers feel they should be able to get some mileage out of him.

8. MIKE DANIELS, DE

Once one of the top two or three players on defense, Daniels slipped some last year. He played in 60 percent of the snaps and finished with five sacks, six quarterback hits and three pressures. A former member of the organization said last year Daniels wouldn’t come out of the game when told, took chances that screwed up the scheme and was getting harder to control. He had a quiet camp due to a thigh injury, but one of the few practices where he was allowed to turn it loose, he dominated pass-rushing drills. Wilkerson, a New Jersey native like Daniels, may be able to convince his new teammate that there’s glory in sacrificing yourself so someone else can get to the quarterback. Daniels has all the talent in the world, he just needs to harness it.

9. CLAY MATTHEWS, OLB

The 10th-year pro was a lot more disruptive than people gave him credit for last season. He led the team with 12 quarterback hits and 12 pressures and chipped in six tackles for loss. What was missing were splash plays. He had the hit on quarterback DeShone Kizer that caused a late interception in Cleveland, but just one forced fumble and two pass deflections. He had 7½ sacks playing 62.8 percent of the snaps, but there were several favorable match-ups that he didn’t take advantage of. If he isn’t getting to the quarterback this year, it might be time to move him inside.

10. BLAKE MARTINEZ, ILB

During the offseason, Martinez worked hard to tone his body and get it ready for another season of around 1,000 snaps. He was beat up at the end of last year and knowing that he would be on the field every down for Pettine, he went to work on making sure he was ready. He looked quicker both in his drops and his rushes. He’s never going to be a blow-‘em-up run defender, but very few of those exist anymore. Pettine needs him to be versatile, to see plays develop from all kinds of different positions on the field. He tied for the NFL lead in tackles last year but needs to improve his takeaway production. He will be the conductor of the defense.

11. BRYAN BULAGA, RT

At some point, Bulaga is going to crumble like a house of cards given all the injuries he has suffered. But it doesn’t appear it’s going to happen this year. He is in great physical condition and the only question is whether his surgically repaired knees, battered ankles and beat-up hip will hold up. He was having a terrific year when he tore his right ACL last year, sharing in just one sack. McCarthy will have to test Bulaga gradually given his long absence from game action and shouldn’t leave him alone against Khalil Mack in the opener against the Bears. But if Bulaga stays healthy and plays close to where he was last year, he’ll allow Rodgers to scan the field and avoid lots of big hits.

12. HA HA CLINTON-DIX, S

After his embarrassing performance in the season finale against Detroit where it appeared he passed up tackles he should have attempted, Clinton-Dix has a lot to prove to scouts around the league, especially if he wants them to pursue him in free agency. It doesn’t appear the Packers have made a move or plan to make a move to re-sign him before the season ends. After a season in which he had three interceptions, no forced fumbles and no fumble recoveries, he’s playing this year for a big contract. Pettine will let him play closer to the box than Dom Capers did, but even if he doesn’t, there’s no excuse for not making plays. Great ones figure out how to get it done. It should help him that he’ll be playing with some veteran corners who know what they’re doing.

13. KEVIN KING, CB

If he didn’t have chronic shoulder problems, King might have a top-10 ranking. He’s skilled, long-armed and intelligent. He has worked hard at improving his jam at the line of scrimmage and he knows how to use his height and length to his advantage. Last year, he tried to play with a brace on his left shoulder, but wound up on injured reserve so he could have his labrum repaired. This year, his right shoulder is bothering him and he has been wearing a brace on it. If it’s the same kind of injury, the likelihood of him not lasting the season is pretty good. If he’s healthy, he’s a starter and the No. 1 corner. But that’s a big if.

14. AARON JONES, RB *

A potential star in the making, Jones showed last year that he’s as explosive as any back in the division. He also showed bad judgment in getting slapped with a two-game suspension for violating the NFL’s substance abuse program. Jones was on pace for 18 rushes of 20 or more yards, which would have led the league, but he suffered a pair of torn MCL injuries that curtailed his season. He worked in the offseason to strengthen his lower body, but it could be he’ll be one of those backs who can’t stay healthy. He could easily be the No. 1 running back because of his home run ability, but durability will be in question until he proves otherwise.

15. RANDALL COBB, WR

In the final year of his contract, Cobb is out of the shadow of Jordy Nelson and clearly the No. 2 receiver behind Adams. He’s going to be given every opportunity to prove he’s more than just a slot receiver whose best work is on scramble plays. He had 68 catches last year but averaged just 9.9 yards per attempt. With Rodgers back under center, he needs to win routes more often and break more tackles, which has been one of his strengths. Playing in the backfield should be scrapped so that he can focus on being a wide receiver.

16. COREY LINSLEY, C

While linemen were dropping one by one around him, Linsley was immovable. He played every snap, the only constant on an offensive line in which the favored five starters played together just twice and the starting lineup changed from one week to the next 11 times. Linsley’s pass protection was very good and he handled some tough run-blocking assignments. He’ll be challenged by some changes in the offense that new coordinator Joe Philbin has made, but it’s nothing he can’t handle.

17. LANE TAYLOR, G

Came into his own last year and was an excellent fit for the type of run game the Packers use. He and Bakhtiari made it as attractive to run to the left as to the right. Taylor greatly improved his pass blocking as evidenced by the decision to start him at left tackle for two games last year. He, Bakhtiari and Linsley have been together a while now and are developing good chemistry, especially when Taylor is asked to pull.

18. TRAMON WILLIAMS, CB

You don’t see a lot of 35-year-old cornerbacks in the NFL, but when you see what kind of shape Williams keeps himself in it’s clear why he’s still around. This is not the Tramon Williams who burst on the scene during the team’s Super Bowl run in 2010. This a player who has learned the tricks of the trade and is getting by more with his smarts than his pure athletic ability. He should be good for a handful of interceptions, but he’s going to be challenged to cover fast receivers. He’s a great influence for the younger corners, who will be pushing him for playing time.

19. JAMAAL WILLIAMS, RB

During the offseason, the 6-foot, 213-pound back put on some added muscle and it showed in the way he handled blocking assignments in pass protection. He didn’t get much of a chance to show himself in camp or the exhibition games and so it’s hard to tell if he can break more tackles and run for longer distances. He’s going to be a good target out of the backfield, particularly on screens. He’ll never be as explosive as Jones and so he’s going to have to get some tough yards. He did not fumble on 178 touches as a rookie.

20. MASON CROSBY, K

Had a really good training camp despite having a new holder and snapper. Hit all six of his field goal attempts in the games and all 13 extra points. Converted two onside kicks last year and has had eight recovered since 2010, the most in the NFL during the span. Attempted only 19 field goals last year because the offense was so bad. Dealt with a swinging door at the long snapper position. His leg strength isn’t what it was, and punter PK Scott was worked on kickoffs during camp.

21. JUSTIN MCCRAY, G

Slow down his tape and you’ll see a guy who loves to finish blocks. He’s powerful and when he gets his hands inside he can drive players down the line. He’s strong enough to slow some players with one arm. His pass blocking is inconsistent and often not pretty, but he’s come a long way with it. Speed will sometimes cause him to lose his balance and that’s when he gets in trouble. He needs to cut down on quarterback hits he allowed last season.

22. JASON SPRIGGS, T

His value to the team could be enormous if something happens to Bakhtiari or Bulaga. He had a terrible start to camp and was getting beat right and left. He seemed to struggle with the 20 pounds he put on in the offseason. Then, suddenly, he came through in the Oakland game and started to build off that performance. He seems more comfortable at left tackle than right tackle and will be the first lineman off the bench, possibly even if it’s at guard.

23. GERONIMO ALLISON, WR

A great story because of his perseverance to go from the practice squad all the way to the No. 3 receiver position. He still has limitations and getting stripped of the ball as the Packers were driving for a potential game-tying touchdown in Carolina last year is hard to forget. He did not force his way into the lineup last year and will need to perform when given an opportunity because three rookies are waiting to steal his playing time. He needs to cut down on drops and find ways to turn short passes into longer gains.

24. JAIRE ALEXANDER, CB

He didn’t get a chance to play as much as the coaches would have liked, but at practice and in games his speed and fearlessness were evident. He got beat for a deep ball in Oakland and then came back with an interception. He can run with most anybody, but he’s going to find out speed isn’t everything. Route running is just as important. His lack of size is an issue no matter his 35-inch vertical. Big receivers are going to body him and he’s going to have to find a way to deal with it. Expect most of his early action to be in the slot.
Green Bay Packers running back Ty Montgomery (88) runs past safety Jermaine Whitehead (35) during Green Bay Packers Family Night Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis., (Photo: Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin, )

25. TY MONTGOMERY, RB

Probably the best pound-for-pound athlete on the team, but he can’t stay healthy. He has missed 19 games over three seasons. It’s time for the coaches to stop considering him a running back and use him as a gadget player. He’s a powerful runner, but he can’t handle the grind of carrying the ball down after down.

26. DAVON HOUSE, CB

Even with the health issues he has had over the course of his career, coaches still want him in the lineup. He doesn’t have the 4.4 speed he had coming out of college, but he’s a big corner with bump ability and he will contend on most deep balls. He doesn’t blow assignments and doesn’t try to do too much, leaving others exposed. Gave up three touchdowns and five plays of 20 or more yards last year.

27. REGGIE GILBERT, OLB

Once a defensive lineman in college, Gilbert needed two years to make the transition to outside linebacker and the Packers are glad they were patient with him. Outperformed Kyler Fackrell, Chris Odom, Vince Biegel and others in camp and will start the season as the No. 3 outside linebacker. He has a lot more to learn about pass-rush moves and is going to find it more difficult to get around starting tackles than many of the guys he faced in the exhibition season.

28. DEAN LOWRY, DE

Doesn’t do anything great but gives a lot of effort and has a knack for getting his hands up on passing downs. Ate up a good number of snaps last year – 47.3 percent -- and did a decent job with his pass rush. Had seven quarterback pressures, but just two sacks and two quarterback hits. The coaches need him to finish plays and not just be close to the quarterback.

29. JOSH JACKSON, CB

It might not be long before Jackson gets on the field. Most thought he was not a good fit for Pettine’s system because of his zone background at Iowa, but he has adapted well to man-to-man coverage and shown the same ball-hawking skills he had in college. He’s going to have to learn to stop holding so much in the NFL because he’s not going to get away with it as a rookie. His speed will always be a question mark, but he should be an asset against big receivers.

30. KENTRELL BRICE, S

Being a big hitter isn’t as attractive as it used to be, not with the new helmet and defenseless player rules. It’s lucky for Brice that he has good straight-line speed and knows where he’s supposed to be on the field. He didn’t commit any penalties during the exhibition season but he came close when he hit Oakland quarterback Connor Cook and will have to be careful as the season goes on. Maybe not going for big hits will help him tackle better.

RELATED: Bears' Hicks says Packers' offensive line can't block Mack

RELATED: Packers' next opponent: Quick takes on the Chicago Bears

31. OREN BURKS, OLB

After Jake Ryan tore his ACL, Burks was inserted into the starting lineup and was learning on the run when he dislocated his shoulder in warm-ups before the Oakland game. The coaches still have high hopes for him because he’s so big and athletic. He showed he can pursue the ball sideline to sideline, but getting off blocks between the tackles and picking gaps to shoot are weaknesses. He could wind up being a nickel backer for a while.

32. JK SCOTT, P

The first punter the Packers have drafted since B.J. Sander in 2004, Scott comes with big-game experience, having played for Alabama. His hang time was outstanding during camp and his distance consistent, but when he got into the games he had some blips. His final performance in Kansas City was impressive. He showed how he can flip field position. But he hasn’t punted much in windy Lambeau Field and he hasn’t punted in the cold yet.

33. JOSH JONES, S

There probably isn’t a more aggressive player on the team and his combination of size and speed make scouts drool. The problem is he didn’t take to Dom Capers’ scheme and made way too many mental errors. Pettine’s scheme isn’t as complicated, but Jones won’t get on the field until he shows he can carry out all his assignments. Brice got the starting job in part because he has great instincts and is assignment-sure.

34. MARCEDES LEWIS, TE

There aren’t many blocking tight ends better than Lewis. That’s really all the Packers need him to do, but the 34-year-old caught six touchdowns in the regular season and postseason combined last year for Jacksonville and so anything he adds in the passing game is a big plus. He’s so big it’s almost like having another tackle in the game. Don’t expect him to see a major role unless there are injuries.

35. TREVOR DAVIS, WR/PR/KR

His blazing speed and a couple of big returns last year secured him a roster spot for another year. The Packers shopped him, but they didn’t get what they wanted and decided to stick with him. He made some questionable decisions last year and probably isn’t on a long leash. He came in third (12.0) in punt returns and tied for seventh (22.8) in kickoffs.

36. LANCE KENDRICKS, TE

He can play just about everywhere, which is the reason he was kept around. Of the four tight ends, he’s the one who can play fullback if needed. He isn’t a good blocker but he tries and he can move, so he’ll see time both in-line and in the slot. Drops have been his biggest enemy and they will be the fastest way to the bench if he can’t avoid them.

37. ANTONIO MORRISON, ILB

He was cast away by the Indianapolis Colts, who thought he didn’t fit their 4-3 defense because he isn’t good in coverage. He’s not a three-down player and will be used mostly on early downs. He can get from point A to point B in a hurry and with force, but he will always have limitations (6-1, 241) and will have to be removed in nickel situations.

38. J'MON MOORE, WR

For a while it looked like Moore might not make the team, but that was never the case. He’s a fourth-round pick and Gutekunst wasn’t going to give up on him that quickly. His lack of concentration is a big problem. Until he consistently catches the ball in practice, he’s going to be on the bench. Still, he’s a good route runner and is more flexible than the other two rookies. He’s fast for his size but would be better if he were stronger.

39. DESHONE KIZER, QB

He didn’t win the backup position on performance. He won it because he’s a better prospect than Brett Hundley and has a lot more room to grow. He’s a big man with good feet and no touch. He’ll get a lot of snaps on the scout teams in practice, but if something happens to Rodgers, he’s not ready to do any better than Hundley did last year.

40. MONTRAVIUS ADAMS, DE

The Packers would like him to be ranked a lot higher than this. But he’s going to have to start using that quickness off the ball to his advantage and make some plays. He was quiet all of training camp and in the games, much like his injury-marred rookie season. He will be rotated in, but he’s the fifth of five defensive linemen.

41. KYLER FACKRELL, OLB

His greatest strength is special teams and he’ll continue to be a staple on those units. As for linebacker, Gilbert passed him up not just because of his pass rush but because he did a better job holding the edge. Fackrell still gives up contain too much and just doesn’t have the bulk to contend with NFL tackles. He’ll flash an occasional pass-rush move, but he’s rarely around the quarterback.

42. JERMAINE WHITEHEAD, S

After flashing on special teams, Whitehead started to earn some time on defense last year and under Pettine he has found a similar niche. He’s athletic enough to play in the slot in coverage or up in the box as a third safety. He’s assignment-sure and so he has gained the trust of the coaches. But he’s strictly a part-time player.

43. MARQUEZ VALDES-SCANTLING, WR

This will probably be a learning year for the rookie. He had a great game against Tennessee and then was quiet. He’s got excellent speed and a long frame, but he’s going to have to work hard this season and next to bulk up so he can fend off aggressive cornerbacks.

44. LUCAS PATRICK, OL

There’s not a lot of great tape of Patrick, but when he is thrust into the lineup he plays hard and to the whistle. He can play both guard spots and center and has experience in the offense. He might not have made it if draft pick Cole Madison had reported to camp.

45. EQUANIMEOUS ST. BROWN, WR

He might have a better chance of playing this year than the other rookies because he seems to be in the right place at the right time and can hang onto the ball. He’s not as dynamic as Moore or Valdes-Scantling so there are limits on what he can do. He’s a lot like Allison was his rookie year. At some point, they’ll probably use him.

46. ROBERT TONYAN, TE

There’s a lot to like about the former wide receiver. He looked like an accomplished receiving tight end in the games, albeit against third-string guys, many of whom aren’t in the NFL anymore. But he has a future. He has worked hard on his blocking and was worth keeping on the 53.

47. BYRON BELL, OL

At times it looked like Bell was on his last legs, but then he’d drive a guy off the line of scrimmage and show that he’s not necessarily finished. He’s beat up, but has more than 70 NFL starts, can play guard or tackle and will do whatever it takes to get his guy blocked. It’s rarely going to be pretty.

48. RAVEN GREENE, S

Not unlike Chris Banjo before him, Greene played solid special teams and seemed to grasp what was going on defensively. It’s questionable whether he’ll be active much this season, but he can help cover kicks and punts if they need him.

49. JAMES CRAWFORD, OLB

If you ever want to see how a guy can make a team with a strong performance in the fourth exhibition game, watch Crawford against the Chiefs. He was determined to put every guy he ran into on special teams flat on his back. It was impressive and may have earned him some playing time on special teams. He’s too raw to play on defense.

50. TIM BOYLE, QB

At times it really seemed like Boyle could play if something were to happen to Rodgers. But two bad interceptions against Kansas City made it evident he’s got a long way to go. Finding guys with that arm strength and that much courage to stand in the pocket is not easy. It was worth keeping him as a developmental player.

51. ALEX LIGHT, OT

He had the best camp of any of the young free agent linemen and will get a chance to develop the way Lucas Patrick, Adam Pankey and some others did over the years. How willing the coaches are to play him if injuries decimate the line remains to be seen. His spot may be dependent on if draft choice Cole Madison reports.

52. DARIUS JACKSON, RB

He’s a top-notch athlete at 6-foot, 220 pounds. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.4 seconds. He played on all four special teams units with the Dallas Cowboys this summer. He’s basically on a two-week tryout until Aaron Jones returns.

53. KOREY TOOMER, ILB

Gutekunst wanted to take a look at Toomer, who is on his eighth team since Seattle drafted him in 2012. He’ll be a candidate for special teams and gives the defense some insurance if Burks isn’t ready to start the season because of his shoulder injury.

54. HUNTER BRADLEY, LS

Consider Bradley on a short leash. It didn’t appear he was the better of the two long snappers during camp, but Gutekunst stuck with his draft pick. He’s last on the list because he could be first gone. If he costs the team a game with a bad snap, it’s likely he’ll be replaced.
 
Back
Top