For the second week in a row the Packers looked very impressive, here
are my quick thoughts on the Week 4 Packers/Chiefs preseason game:
#1) Player that hurt his stock most: Everyone played pretty well so
it was hard to pick on anyone specifically thus I am going to say all
the backup offensive lineman in general. I could see the Packers
claiming at least one and possibly two offensive lineman off waivers once everything
shakes out, especially if they put Derek Sherrod on the PUP list.
#2) Player that helped his stock most: There were a ton of backups
that played very well: Jarrett Boykin, Alex Green, Tori Gurley, Graham
Harrell, Terrell Manning, Dezman Moses, Sean Richardson, and Sam
Shields. Although all of them deserve more discussion, Harrell put
together the most impressive performance going 13 for 15, throwing for
223 yards and 2 touchdowns for a perfect NFL passer rating of 158.3.
The impressive performance by Harrell solidified his spot as the backup
quarterback to Aaron Rodgers.
#3) Position to watch: So far I've talked about linebackers, running backs,
and secondary so let's go back to the offensive side of the ball
and look at the wide receivers. Yesterday I finally kept 6 wide receivers for the first time in my weekly advice for general
manager Ted Thompson. I honestly think the Packers have nine receivers
on their current roster that look worthy of being on an active 53-man
NFL roster in 2012. The "Big Five" wide receivers are Greg Jennings,
Jordy Nelson, Donald Driver, Randall Cobb, and James Jones. The more
interesting guys to keep an eye on are the next four receivers: Diondre Borel,
Jarrett Boykin, Tori Gurley, and Dale Moss. All four could end
up on a 53-man NFL roster at some point this season. Boykins (5 catches
for 82 yards and 1 touchdown) and Gurley (2 catches for 69 yards)
picked a good time to perform well, which makes choosing between those
two a tough decision for Thompson. I personally would keep Boykins but
would be fine with the Packers keeping either receiver.
Final Note: Things were feisty all night between both teams. Mike Neal took it too far drawing a 15-yard personal foul, which is not what your want to do in your last live action ahead of a four-game suspension for using a banned substance. In all fairness though, after almost every play there
was shoving and jostling between both teams. Since backups played
almost the entire game, I can't blame them for trying to play with a
little chip on their shoulder but players on the bubble can't afford to commit stupid
penalties like Neal did.
Check back tomorrow for my quick thoughts on the initial 53-man roster for the 2012 Green Bay Packers.
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