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    Green Bay Packers: Post-OTA’s 53-Man Roster Prediction

    Robin M AdamsBy Robin M AdamsJune 10, 2023Updated:June 11, 2023No Comments7 Mins Read
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    Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) looks to pass the ball during Packers Family Night on Friday, Aug. 5, 2022, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Samantha Madar/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis. Gpg Family Night 08052022 00028

    The Green Bay Packers have wrapped up organized team activities (OTA’s) for the summer. Next up is mandatory mini camp and then training camp. Now that we know a little bit more about the players and who is making impressions on the coaches, it is time to update the 53-man roster prediction. When OTA’s started, I came out with the first roster prediction of the preseason. Let’s see how things have changed since then.

    Green Bay Packers Post OTA’s 53-Man Roster Prediction

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    May 23, 2023; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur, left, talks with general manager Brian Gutekunst during organized team activities at Ray Nitschke Field. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Jones-USA TODAY Sports

    A quick note: it is important to remember that Matt LaFleur and his coaching staff do not have the final say in what players make the final 53-man roster. That decision is up to Brian Gutekunst and the front office. It stands to reason, then, that there will be some players who make the team because they were drafted by the Packers, even though others may have a slight edge over them.

    Quarterbacks (3): Jordan Love, Sean Clifford, & Danny Etling

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    Quarterbacks Sean Clifford (8) and Danny Etling (19) during the 2023 Green Bay Packers’ rookie minicamp on Friday, May 5, 2023 at the Don Hutson Center indoor practice facility in Ashwaubenon, Wis. Wm. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin

    Changes from the initial prediction: Adding Etling

    Reasoning: The NFL made a new rule that allows teams to carry a third quarterback on their roster without giving up a spot on the 53-man roster. If they can take three without penalty, why not?

    Running Backs (2): Aaron Jones, AJ Dillon

    Aaron Jones rushing towards your fantasy football lineup this year.
    Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones (33) is shown is shown during organized team activities Tuesday, May 23, 2023 in Green Bay, Wis.

    Changes from the initial prediction: No third running back

    Reasoning: Using the tight ends and gadget type wide receivers will cause the Packers to carry just two running backs to start the season, like they did last year.

    Wide Receiver (7): Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs, Samori Toure, Jayden Reed, Dontayvion Wicks, Bo Melton, Jeff Cotton

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    Green Bay Packers OTA Practice 2023. Screenshot of video from Matt Schneidman’s Twitter account of Jordan Love’s throw to Christian Watson.

    Changes from the initial prediction: Taking seven wide receivers instead of six; Grant Dubose does not make the team.

    Reasoning: Both Bo Melton and Jeff Cotton played well in OTA’s. Dubose, on the other hand, did not play at all. He is nursing an undisclosed injury. As a seventh round pick, he cannot afford to miss important snaps like these, and I think they will cost him.

    As for the number of wide receivers, Melton brings an intriguing skillset as a possible motion player that can keep defenses off balance. Cotton has been around the NFL for four years and could be the wide receiver room’s veteran leader.

    Tight End (4): Tucker Kraft, Luke Musgrave, Josiah Deguara, Tyler Davis

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    Nov 6, 2022; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Lions cornerback Jerry Jacobs (39) tries to tackle Green Bay Packers tight end Josiah Deguara (81) during the second half at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Junfu Han-USA TODAY Sports

    Changes from the initial prediction: None

    Reasoning: N/A

    Offensive Line (9): David Bakhtiari, Elgton Jenkins, Zach Tom, Jon Runyan Jr., Yosh Nijman, Josh Myers, Rasheed Walker, Royce Newman, Caleb Jones

    Elgton Jenkins reacts to the huge free agency contracts
    Nov 27, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Green Bay Packers guard Elgton Jenkins (74) blocks against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

    Changes from the initial prediction: Newman makes the team over Sean Rhyan

    Reasoning: Rhyan is experimenting with playing guard and center instead of tackle. While he is a third round pick from last season, he did not play well enough to get more than one snap in 2022 and then got suspended for performance enhancing drugs. If he can’t establish himself as an above average guard or center, the Packers may just move on.

    Defensive Line (6): Kenny Clark, TJ Slaton, Devonte Wyatt, Karl Brooks, Colby Woodson, Chris Slayton

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    Green Bay Packers defensive tackle T.J. Slaton (93) and defensive end Karl Brooks (94) are shown during organized team activities Tuesday, May 23, 2023 in Green Bay, Wis.

    Changes from the initial prediction: Take six in stead of seven; Jonathan Ford is the odd man out.

    Reasoning: Taking seven wide receivers means that one position was going to lose a player. That is the defensive line and Ford is the one losing his spot. He likely would not play often enough anyway and does not bring special teams dominance that would make Rich Bisaccia fight for him. Green Bay can stash him away on the practice squad instead.

    Edge Rusher (5): Rashan Gary, Preston Smith, Lukas Van Ness, Justin Hollins, Kingsley Enagbare

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    Green Bay Packers linebacker Rashan Gary (52) pressures Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) during their football game on Sunday, September 18, 2022 at Lambeau Field. in Green Bay, Wis. Wm. Glasheen USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
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    Changes from the initial prediction: None, but I feel more confident about it.

    Reasoning: Rashan Gary is reportedly recovering nicely from his torn ACL and is on track to play in Week One.

    Linebacker (4): De’Vondre Campbell, Quay Walker, Isaiah McDuffie, Tariq Carpenter

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    Green Bay Packers safety Tariq Carpenter (24) participates in training camp on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022, at Ray Nitschke Field in Ashwaubenon, Wis. Samantha Madar/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wis.
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    Changes from the initial prediction: Tariq Carpenter makes it over Eric Wilson

    Reasoning: Carpenter is a Gutekunst draft pick, so that gives him an edge. As a former safety, he also brings positional versatility, which everyone on the staff likes.

    Cornerback (5): Jaire Alexander, Rasul Douglas, Keisean Nixon, Shemar Jean-Charles, Carrington Valentine

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    Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) celebrates his interception during the fourth quarter of their game Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Soldier Field in Chicago, Ill. The Green Bay Packers beat the Chicago Bears 28-19.
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    Changes from the initial prediction: Shemar Jean-Charles (SJC) makes it over Eric Stokes.

    Reasoning: Eric Stokes is still recovering from his gruesome injury last season. I do not think he will be ready for Week One.

    Safety (6): Darnell Savage, Rudy Ford, Jonathan Owens, Anthony Johnson, Innis Gaines, Tarvarius Moore

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    Dec 8, 2019; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers safeties Adrian Amos (31) and Darnell Savage (26) celebrate after an interception during the second quarter against the Washington Redskins at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

    Changes from the initial prediction: Taking six instead of seven, Dallin Leavitt loses his spot.

    Reasoning: How many special teams safeties can you have?

    Specialists (3): Anders Carlson, Pat O’Donnell, Matt Orzech

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    Green Bay Packers place kicker Mason Crosby (2) celebrates making the game-winning fieldgoal as he leaves the field with long snapper Jack Coco (56) and punter Pat O’Donnell (16) against the New England Patriots during their football game Sunday, October 2, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis. Dan Powers/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin
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    Changes from the initial prediction: None

    Reasoning: N/A

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