Thanks, Al. I always appreciate how fast CHTV gets this information out. Outside of the QB pickup this roster looks pretty much as expected (and really, really, good!).

I'll take it. I figured we'd massage the IR and end up with those three RBs. I thought Kaelen King would make it, and that Oladapo would go PS but maybe that'll work the other way around. We did keep 10 OL, as prophesied by dobber. I'd trade Telfort and Dillard for one guy who could play. Please tell me at least ONE of the people getting cut is better than them. And Newman got cut. Praise Jesus.

This is a good enough roster to be competitive, and it'll need to be, because the first opponent is one of the better teams in the NFC and will probably be one of the last 4 after the first weekend of the playoffs. An excellent test, right out of the box.

Our first offense was on the field for 3 plays, two that gained little and then the TD bomb. Any DC who has the Packers to deal with is going to have to stop us from just throwing over his head, because we can do it this year. We have the receivers, the QB, and the Oline. The only way to slow this bunch down would be to encourage them to run the ball.

And I think we’re all expecting some more tinkering over the next 24/48 hours…stay tuned.

And: AJ Dillon is on season-ending IR.

Only real surprises were Telfort and Anderson. I will be curious to see if they replace Telfort with a waiver wire pickup. I also thought they would keep King over Anderson.

So, were Tyler Davis, Anthony Johnson, Grant DuBose, and Kalen King waived? AJ Dillon to IR?

I was surprised they let Johnson, the safety go. He has some experience as he started a few games last year I believe.

Too many OLBs.
Otherwise as expected.

Interesting that Lloyd made the 53 straight up. Must not be too serious of an injury since they had that 4-week IR slot open and let is languish. Sad to hear about Dillon. He is a good dude and a great Packer. Bet a couple of the released RB's land on the PS. Not surprised about Anderson. Seems more of a head problem than a leg problem for him. Missing that chip shot against the Ravens was a close to a nail-in-a-coffin as we are likely to see. Agree with others than Joseph better not relax too much - his seat is a hot one made of cardboard right now.

For me surprises are:
1. Joseph instead of Carlson.
2. No King at CB.
3. Only 3 TEs (no Davies).
4. No Welch. Yes I know that he was a fifth wheel of the cart, but solid ST player who stood out in preseason games must had been tempting. I think if he played different position he'd made it to 53.

I don't know if I should put Newman as 45. but I consider it a sign we are gettng better... Or maybe different. I hope one of our 6-10 guys will develop as Tom and Walker did. We need it.

The story of Grant DuBose shows me again how much is all the off- and preseason talk worth. Nothing. Every year the same crap. Training camp darling, making highlight plays every day, best shape of his life, finally healthy, coaches can't believe their eyes etc. etc. and can't even make 53. I have nothing against him. It's aimed at talking heads and my stupid self, so hungry of football in spring and summer that I try to catch any info, any footage like oxygene.

Whew, Ballentine made it...

Give Gute credit for acknowledging a mistake and cutting the cord with Carlson. End of the line with Newman also (finally). Finances aside, neither one deserved to make the team.

A little disappointed Welch didn't make it (what more could he do?), but with a crowded LB room it would have been tough.

The big news for me is still the Willis trade. As excited as I am about his potential, he still has a lot of coaching to absorb--and he's now our primary backup! So he'd better be getting to work...I always wonder what a player's initial reaction is after being traded to Green Bay; is it something like "OMG, Lord help me!" and once it sinks in, "Hey, this could be really good for my career!"? Wasn't it something like that with Charles Woodson when he signed with us?

If what Demovsky said regarding the swing Tackle is accurate - 'the “feeling internally” is that Green Bay’s first tackle off of the bench for the regular season isn’t on the team’s current roster' , Then one of Dillard, Telfort, or Glover may not end up being on the final 53 roster.

So Dillard is the new man we should all fear being out on the field.

Thanks for update, Al.
I will trust the Packers Brain Trust with these selections. Honestly, I really don't know these players, and I'm even having problems understanding the modern game of football (I still don't know what a catch is). Though I am disappointed Jonathon Owens was traded and is not on this team. His sideline contribution (Simone Biles) far outweighs his onfield work. I dig seeing Simone sporting the Green and Gold.

I was pulling for Mosby, seems like a motor that doesn't care to stop!

I just read Melton traded to Chargers for a 7th-round pick.

UNREAL: Keep Zane Anderson and cut AJ Jr.
They must have totally caved in for the ST coach on this one.
Jr. can play defense. Zayne cannot.

Thank you Jersey Al and CHTV for the great reporting. Always my Packers go to site.

I am excited about the potential of this Team. 10 days to go. Wow...that went fast...

Ah the season is nigh. To my knowledge, LB Eric Wilson and K Greg Joseph are the lone DOGS left on the roster in their enemy year of the DRAGON. Would love to see Welch replace Wilson and a vet kicker to replace Joseph; #noconfidence vote for both in '24!

Posted nearly 4 years ago...

<<Dragon5December 18, 2020 at 12:27 pm

11 Life paths Akers, Dobbins, Gibson were the RBs I was hoping Gute was considering in the draft. Swift has shown flashes when healthy, but being a 7 life path, injury is no stranger. This is much more relevant to the RB position given the constant wear and tear. So rule of thumb: avoid 7 LP path RBs. We're all die hards here...think of a few RBs that are often injured...
MOSTERT, RAHEEM
GURLEY, TODD
FOURNETTE, LEONARD
CONNER, JAMES
MICHEL, SONY
YELDON, TJ
DAVIS, MIKE
AJAYI, JAY
MATTISON, ALEXANDER-->all 7 life paths<--you'll probably see these 7 LPs from the 2020 class repeat offenders in the future...
EDWARDS-HELAIRE, CLYDE
SWIFT, D'ANDRE
EVANS, DARRYTON
DILLON, A.J. (yes unfortunately)
DOWDLE, RICO

Re: Aaron Jones, if he is to be retained, I would not commit beyond the 2023 season as 2024 is year of the DRAGON, his enemy sign. Being a DOG, oppositional energy will manifest and likely wreck his 2024 in some form or another.>>

Biggest surprises, ranked:

1. A.J. Dillon to IR, season over. We had no way of knowing how serious his injury was. Wiith Marshawn Lloyd injured, I figured Dillon would make the team and be the #2 RB as soon as he got healthy.
2. Anthony Johnson Jr. cut. I don't know of anyone who predicted he would get cut. He's not a terrible player.
3. Marshawn Lloyd on the initial roster. I had heard he was going to be placed on IR, designated to return. I wonder if he may still end up on the injured list to start the season when the dust clears.
4. Greg Joseph still on the roster. We'll see if he sticks. My guess is no. Still a mild surprise that he's made it this far.
5. Brenton Cox and Arron Mosby both on the roster. I thought it would be one or the other.

In the final analysis I have no reason to second guess Gute. Looks really great on paper. Judgement day will be in Brazil.

I believe some of the biggest takeaways are seeing that both Brenton Cox Jr. and Aaron Mosby made the final 53 at DE. I was hoping we would draft both players, and I think we will see them develop further this season into high quality defenders. Add in the decisive slough offs of marginal players at best in Newman & Carlson, and this year's 53 seems pretty bangin'!