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Post by thor1977 on May 30, 2013 12:47:15 GMT -5
OTAs have begun, all of the rookies (aside from Jones) have been signed, and the Packers have 89 men on the roster... What are your thoughts on player progress, potential, and the eventual outcome of the depth chart?
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Post by thor1977 on May 30, 2013 19:06:41 GMT -5
There are a few roster battles that I find very intriguing, the first of which, is Running Back. First there are the incumbents, Starks, Green and Harris. Then there are the draftees, Lacy and Franklin. Finally, the UDFA, Pease to round out the group of six.
Presumably, the Packers will keep three, at most four of them on the final roster. Barring injury, one would assume that Lacy and Franklin are locks. That leaves one, possibly two, spot(s) remaining.
Personally, I don't see Starks remaining on the roster for very long, based on his injury history, and lack of consistency when healthy.
Normally, based on his season ending performances, and McCarthy's statements prior to the Draft, I would give the nod to Harris. However, thus far, as per reports from GBPG and JSOnline, Harris has been on the sidelines with an injury.
Green has, to this point, been getting the primary number of reps, with the 1st string offense. Clearly, McCarthy has some faith in his abilities. That being said, it has also been reported, that Green has been having some trouble with fumbling. Unless this issue is resolved quickly, I would guess that he will be moved to 2nd team reps, knocking him down the depth chart.
Lastly is Pease, who impressed greatly at the rookie minicamp. Since then, not much has been reported about his progress. Also, he is the only Running Back on the roster, other than Lacy and Franklin, that is Practice Squad eligible. Likely, that is where Pease will end up, come the final cut downs to 53.
However, if Starks is a roster casualty, Green does not fix his fumbling issues, and Harris' injuries linger, Pease does have a very real shot.
So how do you see the depth chart turning out?
Could it be:
Lacy, Franklin, Green,
4th- Harris
P.S.- Pease
Lacy, Franklin, Harris,
4th- Green
P.S.- Pease
Lacy, Franklin, Green,
4th/P.S.- Pease
Lacy, Franklin, Harris,
4th/P.S.- Pease
Lacy, Franklin, Pease
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You tell me...
As a side note, when all is said and done, I honestly believe that Franklin will beat out Lacy as the Packers starter... just my gut feeling.
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Post by lostabroad2 on May 31, 2013 2:23:19 GMT -5
Don't worry about typos. If it annoys you there should be an 'Edit' button next to 'Quote'. If so you can correct any mistakes.
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Post by EagleDomiKnation on May 31, 2013 6:15:02 GMT -5
I think it would be shocking to see Franklin start over Lacy.
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Post by Deleted on May 31, 2013 11:00:41 GMT -5
Word from the Charger camp is that D.J. Fluker is struggling and would make a better guard than a tackle. UGH. But I'm not getting to excited, they don't even wear pads yet. So Fluker may do better when he can hit people.
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Post by Deleted on May 31, 2013 11:02:24 GMT -5
Word from the Charger camp is that D.J. Fluker is struggling and would make a better guard than a tackle. UGH. But I'm not getting to excited, they don't even wear pads yet. So Fluker may do better when he can hit people. I was a little concerned though when Melvin Engram tore his ACL. They reported he blew past Fluker and was trying to stop before smashing Rivers. UGH again. |
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Post by Miss Lacy on Jun 15, 2013 11:07:09 GMT -5
I think it would be shocking to see Franklin start over Lacy. I don't. Franklin's build and running style is more conducive to him being named the 3-down back. Although, quite frankly, I think this will come down to WHO is the better passing blocker for A-Rod. If you whiff--ala deer in the headlights-- on picking up blitz coverage, you will spend more time on the sidelines. |
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