Packers Players That Might Make the Final Roster
DeAngelo Yancey/WR- The Packers currently have more
receivers than they have spots for. That could change though as they could
trade somebody like Randall Cobb or Trevor
Davis. They could go so far as to cut Davis if they decide to not keep him
around as a return specialist. This could open up the door for someone like
Yancey to make the team on the very back end of the roster. The coaches really
like Yancey and he impressed last year on the practice squad.
Tyler Lancaster/DT- Even though the Packers are changing
defensive schemes and coaches, they will still employ a 3-4. One of the basics
of a 3-4 is are the big nose guards in the middle. It never hurts to have
several on the depth chart and Lancaster fits the mold of a reserve NFL 3-4
nose guard at 6’3”, 315 pounds. He will wear the number 1 during camp, and if
he makes the roster that number will be changed.
Ahmad Thomas/LB- The Packers depth chart at linebacker is
wide open right now. Expect Matthews, Perry, Martinez, and Ryan to open camp as
the starters by default, but the depth behind them is open for interpretation. Ahmad Thomas is a “coaches player” and sometimes
that alone translates into making the roster.
C.J. Johnson/LB- In addition to Thomas, another linebacker to
keep an eye on is the undersized high-motored C.J. Johnson out of East Texas
Baptist. Kyler Fackrell has been a
disappointment as a reserve pass rusher, and Johnson could take his spot if he
works hard enough and puts on a few pounds.
Herb Waters/CB- If Davon House’s injuries have finally
caught up to him, there is a chance a cornerback spot could open up, but I
highly doubt that. We know one thing about Waters- he can fly. If he can turn
himself into a special teams gunner in camp with that speed, there is a chance,
a very small chance, he could make the roster over Davon House. But as I stated
before, I don’t see that happening.
Jerome Whitehead/S- This reserve safety battle is going to
be one of the features of Packers camp. Kentrell Brice, Marwin Evans, and Jerome Whitehead. Right now the odd man out is Whitehead,
but that could change tomorrow, and then change again in two days. Keep
an eye on this one for the next three months.