3 Less Obvious Items to Watch for during Packers v. Texans
We all know the big things to watch for as the Green Bay Packers take on the Houston Texans, but here are three less obvious items worthing keeping our eyes on.
By Paul_Bretl
The Green Bay Packers' first preseason game against the Houston Texans is almost here, and as always, there will be a lot to keep our eyes on.
Most of us are aware of the obvious things to watch for—such as the position battles at edge, cornerback, receiver, running back, and more. Which key players to watch closely, such as rookies TJ Slaton and Eric Stokes, along with Jon Runyan and Ben Braden, to name a few. And of course, we all can’t wait to see how Jordan Love performs in his first NFL game.
There are others that I didn’t mention, but you get the idea. Through training camp, the many articles written, and various podcasts, we mostly know what to be on the lookout for this Saturday.
However, what I wanted to do was try and find a few less obvious items worth keeping track of—and hopefully, I did that. These are items that might not have gotten as much attention as what was previously mentioned, but they are still important.
In doing so, I came up with three things in particular that are worth monitoring as the Green Bay Packers take on Houston.
The Joe Barry Defense
This will be the first time that the Green Bay Packers' defense takes the field with Joe Barry as defensive coordinator, not to mention that it is a preseason game, so from a scheme standpoint, what we see is going to be pretty vanilla.
But that doesn't mean we won't see anything new either. As Packer Report's Ross Uglem laid out beautifully in this year's Cheesehead TV Draft Guide, there will be plenty of noticeable differences in Barry's scheme compared to Mike Pettine's.
For starters, the defensive front will contain a 0-tech defender, along with a pair of 4i-tech defenders, and of course, the edge rushers. With this defensive front alignment, it should make life easier for the linebackers, so do we see them making more plays than what we have in the past?
There will also be late movement by the safeties to throw off the quarterback. When meeting with reporters, Aaron Rodgers mentioned that on one particular play early on, as he was about to release the ball, Darnell Savage was in a completely different spot than where Rodgers anticipated him being based on his pre-snap alignment. The result was a win for the defense on that rep.
We should also see the safeties playing closer to the line of scrimmage, more lightboxes, and plenty of two-high safety looks as well. We've also heard from several players throughout training camp -- particularly along the defensive front -- that they have the freedom to move around more in an effort to find favorable matchups--so do we see more pre-snap movement?
Special teams
The special teams unit is often the forgotten about group in football, but during this time of the year, it's special teams play that is going to determine several of the final roster spots. If you're a sixth cornerback or a fourth edge rusher, for example, and likely not going to see many snaps on the defensive side of the ball, you better be able to contribute on special teams, otherwise, what are you adding to this roster?
Over the course of several different press conferences, Matt LaFleur has discussed the importance of special teams contributions for those back-end of the roster players. OLB coach Mike Smith went as far as to say that it will be special teams play that will determine who the fourth edge rusher is--Tipa Galeai or Jonathan Garvin.
So with that in mind, try to take note of which players are with the starting special teams unit, as well as who is taking the most snaps. But just as importantly, also take note of which players don't see many reps during the game--that can be equally as telling. And of course, how do they perform?
Some key positions where special teams are going to play a major role in carving out the back-end of the depth chart include receiver, edge rusher, cornerback, running back, linebacker, and safety.
Jordan Love's Footwork and Progressions
At the end of the day, every single Jordan Love pass is going to be heavily scrutinized, and his final numbers on the stat sheet are going to be how many define his performance. But at this stage of Love's young career, it's very much about the process over the results--it's not like he has to be the Green Bay Packers starting quarterback tomorrow. And two big areas of emphasis for him have been his footwork and making sure that he goes through his progressions.
“The main goal for me right now is that he just progresses properly, that he plays with his eyes and his feet,” said QB coach Luke Getsy via Packers.com. “If his eyes and his feet tell him to move in his progression, I want him to move in his progression. So if defense is taking something away, we need to progress. I don’t want him to think he needs to force something down the field.”
Doing these two things well is going to set Love up for success before the ball even leaves his hands, and in turn, can help inflate his stat line.
Throughout training camp so far, we've seen a very inconsistent Jordan Love--on one play, he will make a brilliant throw, and the next one will be way off. Not every time, of course, but oftentimes those errant throws can be tied to his footwork on that specific throw. It's a part of his game that he is seen working on every day with Getsy, Nathaniel Hackett, as well as Aaron Rodgers.
So as the game unfolds on Saturday, does Love look balanced when he's delivering the ball? Or does he stay on his back foot? Do his feet stay active in the pocket? And as he scans the field, do his feet move with him?
In the several practices I've been to, when Love's first read is open, he oftentimes delivers a very good pass to his receiving target. But as we all know, that isn't always going to be the case, and he is going to have to bounce from one read to the next.
During the annual Family Night practice, there was a great example of when Love went through his progressions. On a deep out-route to Funchess, you could see Love working his way across the field from left to right before finding Devin along the sidelines. It was difficult to tell, but my guess is that Funchess was the third read on that play, and moving forward, we want to see more of this from the young quarterback.
So if Love's first read isn't there on Saturday, do his eyes keep progressing to the next read? If he feels pressure, do his eyes stay downfield? Or does his head drop and he's looking to get out of the pocket?
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Comments (47)
NickPerry
August 13, 2021 at 06:42 am
Rodgers sat 3 YEARS before starting a regular season game. He went 6-10 in his first season as a starter which was his FORTH in the NFL...
Now I understand WHY Jordon Love is unfairly being put under a microscope already, but Goddamn it's so unfair. As Paul has mentioned I just want to see him to make good decisions and do it consistently. I don't care if he throws a interception as long as he understands WHY the INT happened or the Packers have a chance to score with 2 minutes left in the half and he's 0-3 and they punt...As long as he's learning.
I'd also love to see Aaron Rodgers helping him out on the sideline whiles he's looking at the tablet to see what went wrong. Rodgers said a TON of shit about Favre not being much of a helper learning early on. Shoes on the other foot now AR...What are you going to do?
egbertsouse
August 13, 2021 at 07:38 am
I’ve been hearing that “Rodgers sat for 3 years “ stuff since Love was drafted. That was the way the NFL was 16 years ago. It’s not like that now. First round QBs have to produce immediately during their rookie contract so they can be surrounded with talent, like Mahomes. Unfair or not. It’s the way it is. MLF better coach him up and get him ready soon. Get him good or get him gone.
Coldworld
August 13, 2021 at 08:22 am
At the time the Packers were a true outlier in how they handled Rodgers and people said exactly the same thing.
Mahomes racked up under 300 yards, 0 TDs and 1 interception in his first year. Not sure that’s a particularly helpful supporting justification.
murf7777
August 13, 2021 at 09:23 am
You’re right about trying to use a QB earlier for SC purposes, but its not necessarily whats best for the QB or the team in the long run. You used Mahommes as your example. Not a good example since KC gave him him a year under Alex Smith and preseason games prior to making him a starter. That provides reasons to give a QB a year or two watching and developing in the NFL prior to throwing them into the wolves.
Most QB’s need that process or you greatly risk them losing confidence and never reaching their true potential. Rarely, do QB’s come out in year one and lead a team to the playoffs. Media and social media today can be cruel to top pick QB’s and you can bet these young men see and hear this which also affects their confidence. I’m all for giving a QB a year or two riding the bench learning his trade regardless of SC because if you develop a QB into a longtime leader of the team it will far outweigh the SC advantage for a few years.
Minniman
August 13, 2021 at 12:26 pm
Case in point - RGIII
He never regained his same pre-injury impact after Shanahan blew him up.
Perhaps too, also he was never going to be Cam Newton and oppositions were just wising up to him.
Much like Paul wanting to see his progressions, I’ll be looking to see how he performs out of the pocket I.e. off script. Sure, I won’t be expecting mahomes, Rodgers or Wilson-esque play out of him - just keen to see if he keeps composed or if he spooks (and how he deals with this).
SanLobo
August 13, 2021 at 10:21 am
Not sure why you got down voted into oblivion for your comment. It is not fair to Love to be expected to play at a very high level out the gate. It’s not fair to him or the team. Obviously it would be so much better for Green Bay, and every other team, if newly drafted QBs could sit behind a veteran, especially an extremely talented veteran, for a few years to develop those elite skills. But this is where the latest Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between the owners and players has put us. Team management must make a decision to exercise that 5th year option in the third year. That means the most they can get is two years behind QB1 before they must play.
murf7777
August 13, 2021 at 12:37 pm
“Team management must make a decision to exercise that 5th year option in the third year. That means the most they can get is two years behind QB1 before they must play.“
For a first round draft pic, I believe the decision to option the 5th year is after the 3rd year and prior to the beginning of the 4th year. So, they get 3 full years to evaluate.
SanLobo
August 13, 2021 at 09:34 pm
That’s exactly what I was trying to say. But you can’t really evaluate a player unless you play them at speed in games. Not a game, but multiple games. Hence, you have to play them during their third year.
CoachDino
August 13, 2021 at 05:53 pm
Because it's the vogue thing to say but isn't the reality on the ground. I bought into it for a bit until I saw the facts don't support it as a viable option compared to others.
1) There's a huge difference in both talent of the player and on the team when you the #1 pick or a top 5 pick QB compared to a backend 1st rd QB.
2) There are zero examples of Rookie 1st rd QBs winning SBs. Extremely few (like 1) 2nd year QBs winning SB
3) QBs on a rookie contract winning SBs other than Mahomes? Ben maybe?
Russell Wilson did it as a 3rd round pick so he doesn't even count.
Then by the third year if the QB does sho potential they try to lock them up and that has backfired as well.
Plus we all love to name the anomalies, like Tom Brady, Tampa Bay, MaHomes as examples like they are the general rule when in fact its an anomol;iy usually due to special circumstances. TAmpa Bay was a fluke, great defense from years of losing, , lets your 35MUSd QB walk opening up a cap slot, GOAT leaves his only team after like 20 years, Since sucking for so long they didn't have to resign guys so had even more cap space. It's why Denver might be prime for AR
general Rule - Over the last 20 years only 20% of 1st rd QBs could be rated as good or above and just 15% as serviceable.
That leaves 65% of 1st rd Qbs being "flops" in the end. So the norm is figuring you will need to draft multiple QBs in the 1st rd to find one that is serviceable and even more draft picks/flops to find a good to elite one.
SanLobo
August 13, 2021 at 09:50 pm
You are 100% correct. And that 1 in 5 number drops even farther when the pick is in the lower 1/3 of the 1st round. The odds that Love is Green Bay’s long term solution are slim. Not a hit on Love, just laying out the data. But we won’t know from practice or preseason if he can be the guy. Let’s hope Green Bay, even with a tough schedule this season, can open up some big time leads by the end of the third qtr and put Love in for the fourth. Let him play facing DC’s doing all they can to fool him and see if he can get the game to slow down for him.
dobber
August 13, 2021 at 11:08 am
Your argument would naturally extend to: ARod is immediately expendable.
Why rush the kid when they don't have to? As a first round pick, he's got three years (including 5th year option) before the shit hits the second contract fan.
Minniman
August 13, 2021 at 04:25 pm
There’s pros and cons of both approaches.
As attractive as getting a high functioning QB is on a rookie contract, it shouldn’t cloud the primary goal - to replace Rodgers with another long term solution (like Rodgers was to Favre)…. One that lasts 3-4 contract extensions….. not just one.
However, there must be demonstrated progression shown by Love - and he’s only going to be able to show this in-season.
In this coming exhibition set he’s mostly going to face second string defenses and simplified defensive schemes. So the realistic expectation is to see if he competes well against this cohort. If he excels, bonus…. But I’d hold off on fetching the anointing oil if he does play well in this coming series.
On the subject of game time - I’m not sure just HOW MLF is going to balance it, but Love also needs to see blocks of meaningful game time this year……… this is perhaps going to be the biggest “beautiful mystery” of the season!
jannesbjornson
August 13, 2021 at 07:32 pm
They refinanced Mahomes contract and that was in year Three; not seeing the analogy.
SanLobo
August 13, 2021 at 09:56 pm
Mahomes got his original $.5 Billion contract before the new CBA came into effect. But he did just restructure it again for cap space. But like CoachDino said, he is an outlier.
NickPerry
August 14, 2021 at 02:22 am
"First round QBs have to produce immediately during their rookie contract so they can be surrounded with talent, like Mahomes."
More times than not, actually MOST times the 1st round QB selected goes to a team who sucks, the QB room sucks, and/or the GM and HC are HOPING this 1st round selection shows something, anything, to save their asses from getting fired.
Clearly that wasn't the case in GB in 2005 or 2020.
jurp
August 14, 2021 at 09:44 am
Sounds like the current Bears, though.
KnockTheSnotOutOfYou
August 13, 2021 at 07:45 am
Well said Nick!
Plus, you forgot to mention the year before Rodgers started the Packers had a very strong team that won 13 or 14 games before losing in the NFC Championship game. Only winning 6 games tells you just how big the learning curve truly is.
LambeauPlain
August 13, 2021 at 12:20 pm
They only won 6 games in Rodgers first year and the Bob Sanders defense was horrible. They were within 4 points in 7 other games the defense lost is mostly game ending fashion.
Sanders firing was a no brainer and Capers D helped Rodgers lead them to the playoffs.
jannesbjornson
August 13, 2021 at 07:36 pm
Don't blame Rodgers. I watched all his Games that season . Close nail-biters when he moved them into the endzone only to be deflated by a pathetic defense letting the opposition move down the field and score for the win. Easily a 10-6 team, if the scrubs on defensive side pulled their weight. Selective memory seems to be the modus operandi for the red hat crowd of Rodgers malcontents.
Coldworld
August 13, 2021 at 08:23 am
Just got done listening to Larry Mccarron being completely unequivocal about how not only does a first preseason game never define a QB, good or bad, but particularly one for a player who hasn’t played in 18 months.
In fact “after 43 years” he emphasized, “I can tell you” that preseason games “never tell you” much about a QB. It’s only, in his view, when a QB plays in a real game against a defense scheming against him that one can tell if it is real. He essentially said that there will be a ton of talk and none of it will be meaningful at this point.
Interesting perspective that is worth recalling before we anoint or condemn.
Roadrunner23
August 13, 2021 at 07:38 am
Thanks Paul
Defense: I’m looking forward to seeing Big 93 Slaton make a play or two. Also want to see what Campbell and Stokes bring to the Defense! I also want to see what this Innas Gaines kid is all about.
Love: I just want to see him play well, make good reads, handle the ball well, move around in the pocket and make the plays he’s supposed too. I was very impressed with his presser, the kid looks and talks the part!
Special Teams: I am excited that from the head coach, assistant coaches and players, all are speaking of Special Teams as a major priority!
But of course it is also a double edged sword as many players with great potential will be released because a player with lesser talent but more special teams ability will be kept. That is why I (and they) are glad they have expanded the practice squad. There is a ship load of talent on this roster!
Go Pack!
ND
KnockTheSnotOutOfYou
August 13, 2021 at 07:51 am
ND,
Great points!
I think about the million factors involved in choosing which player stays, and which player is let go. Very tough! I can see how easy it might be to let a talented player go only to see them flourish down the road somewhere else. Are they a late bloomer who just needed to physically develop, was there a slight nagging injury, did they struggle learning the O or D system, was the player simply behind too many talented other players at a position?
Roadrunner23
August 13, 2021 at 08:11 am
That is what makes training camp so compelling and it is why we Packers fans gobble up every scrap of content we can get our hands on :)
BradHTX
August 13, 2021 at 07:57 am
If only the Packers’ special teams had been good enough over the past decade to qualify as “forgotten about.” I would say they’ve nearly always been the opposite: front-and-center, just for unfortunate reasons (Crosby aside). After suffering through Slowcum, Ron Suck and Mennengitis, I would love nothing more than a season with a ST unit that is just competent enough to be unmemorable, thanks very much.
LambeauPlain
August 13, 2021 at 12:25 pm
You forgot Bob Novax. His STs played like they were infected with confusion.
flackcatcher
August 13, 2021 at 12:43 pm
"Mennengitis" heh heh heh heh heh heh... :-)
Guam
August 13, 2021 at 08:08 am
My expectations for Love are limited at this stage. I just want to see him command the huddle; get the plays called in a timely fashion; get everyone lined up in the right pre-snap positions; secure the center-QB exchange; and then see what happens during the actual plays. I suspect we will see some good plays and some bad ones. I would like to see some flashes of real talent, but it doesn't need to be consistent in his first outing as a pro.
I will be very interested in special teams. The Packer special teams have been so bad for so many years it would be a real pleasure to see them actually look good for a change. I hope Drayton has what it takes to turn this chronic mess around.
Coldworld
August 13, 2021 at 08:38 am
Agree generally. As far as ST go at this point, I want to see (in no particular order):
1) consistent punt distance and hang time.
2) Reliable long snapping.
3) Good judgment and safe hands from returners.
4) A couple of viable gunner and protector candidates.
5) No vacant lanes.
6) Good tackling.
Tackling extends to the D generally: show me the new attitude. I will be looking at formations, particularly linemen and ILB usage. Barry won’t show much but he should show us something in that context.
It looks like it’s possible that neither Winfree nor Funchess plays. That’s a disappointment as they are clearly the best receivers after the locks Adams, MVS, Lazard, Rodgers and Cobb. That said, the RB contest should be full on. Who can block a well as rack up yards? At DB, we should get to see a lot of the candidates. I will be watching S and DB depth closely.
Overall, hoping we stay healthy and have some new players who make plays that force us to look at them in a different light going forward.
dobber
August 13, 2021 at 11:11 am
I like your 6 points. They mostly fit with individual responsibilities, and given that most of the guys playing STs in these PS games will be selling cars in a month, that's about all you can hang your hat on at this point.
LambeauPlain
August 13, 2021 at 12:33 pm
Good list.
Solid tackling and blocking on returns is what I want to see. Tackling for several years has been timid and arm and missed tackles. And disciplined lane coverage on punts and kickoffs.
Last year on punts you would often see 2 or 3 guys running to the same spot creating open lanes for runbacks. And missed tackles when the returner was corralled.
jannesbjornson
August 13, 2021 at 07:49 pm
A dynamic returner that hits the gaps fast resolves many Issues w/ the Sp teams. Inconsistent and ineffectual lane responsibility and general cowardice should be rewarded with a pink slip. Get the players who want to be Pros.
RCPackerFan
August 13, 2021 at 09:03 am
Some under the radar kind of things I am looking at.
-Who is the top KR/PR, and who stands out on Special teams. Sounds like Rodgers will be our PR. But Drayton has been pulling for Hill to be the top KR. If he is, that all but guarantees he will be RB3. Who is with the starting special teams, and who stands out. Anyone that stands out could earn a spot on the 53.
-Simply who starts. I'm assuming most vets won't play. So who will be the next man up. That might give a little insight to who could be closer to earning a spot on the 53.
-Who stands out. Every preseason game we see someone stand out. Maybe its one of the young Safety's. Scott and Black comes to mind. Those are a couple of the guys I want to see play.
Ferrari-Driver
August 13, 2021 at 09:42 am
I tape all the Packer games and just watch the play being run and follow the ball.
However when I watch the tape, my favorite area to watch and study a bit is the offensive line blocking. I like to see the footwork of the players, how they work together to handle defensive stunts, bull rushes, and the individual pass blocking techniques and effectiveness.
dobber
August 13, 2021 at 09:53 am
Other things to watch...
Who looks good on the OL? Runyan seems to be penciled in at LG until Bakh returns, but does Braden play well? What about the 3rd (Kelly) and 4th OTs?--those guys are going to get a lot of play this preseason and it's likely Nijman's last shot with the Packers. Some might snort at those, but this is the first preseason game, and those are the kinds of things we're looking for.
How do the CBs look? Depending on how Barry likes his S in coverage (remember that Pettine rarely went more than 3 CBs deep in 2020), do they keep 5 or 6? Also very interested in who makes a run at those 3rd and 4th S spots.
We'll get a lot of looks at the depth at OLB as I don't expect Gary or Z to play, and Barry seems to like to feature the OLBs. With P. Smith likely gone after this season, does someone like Garvin (quiet camp so far) or Tipa or Rivers start to assert himself as that next guy up?
RCPackerFan
August 13, 2021 at 10:28 am
I like the list. Those are definitely on mine as well.
For CB's. I'm curious to see if they run more man or zone coverage. If they run more man, that will likely tell us more about the CB's themselves. But it may not tell us much about the style of defense they want to run. Where if they run more zone it may tell us more of how they plan to run the defense, but may tell us less about the CB's themselves.
MarkinMadison
August 13, 2021 at 12:22 pm
I mentioned special teams the other day. Today I'll specifically mention the gunners. Gunners getting down and making tackles, or at least getting in a returner's face, makes a huge difference. I don't feel like I've seen good play from the gunners on a consistent basis in quite a long time.
I'm probably the only person who is still a little unsure about Jenkins at LT. I'll be watching his reps pretty closely.
JK Scott. Where is the weapon? Is he a weapon? Is he even passable?
LambeauPlain
August 13, 2021 at 12:41 pm
I have read Barry leans toward formations with 3 DL (true nose) and both ILBs. He will mix his formations but not as much a Pettine who mostly played nickel and dime with a very soft run D.
And Pettine often had just two DL and a S in the box on passing downs then just rush 4 in his dime. Barry likes to blitz from the dime...usually from the slot and bring 5.
flackcatcher
August 13, 2021 at 12:52 pm
Good questions. But they probably won't be answered until the 4th game of the regular season. I'm more interested in seeing the Lafleur-Barry interaction during these three preseason games, as well as what Barry's basic packages will be.
Gee
August 13, 2021 at 06:25 pm
Agree with not seeing anything interesting in Barry defense in the preseason, besides base and a few wrinkles. I do hope they have more 3 DL fronts this season. I'll take it, and it's not just the run defense that I want more 3 DL looks. This defense as its constructed for me, needs pressure and then more pressure. The faster the d can force the ball out the qb hands, or pull it down the better for me. People can bag on King and he does deserve it for most of it, but otherwise that secondary it good like real good. Add to that Gary and Smith bros (yeah I get it Preston didn't play well last year, I have faith that they won't put him in coverage so much this year and just let him go forward), they have the pressure outside. By just having another 300 pounder going forward on the inside, I see turnovers turnovers turnovers!!
White92
August 13, 2021 at 04:18 pm
Interesting to see the Jordan Love fans now lowering expectations for him. Contrast that with Bear fans getting the Canton bust ready for Justin Fields.
Guam
August 13, 2021 at 04:56 pm
If you are referring to my post ("...Jordan Love fans now lowering the expectations..."), I was never a fan of the pick and was quite vocal that it should have been a D-lineman chosen. Regardless of my opinion about drafting him, he is now our #2 QB and I would like to see some reasonable expectations for the guy. Too many people want him to an instant and full grown Rodgers replacement and that is just nuts. Be fair and give the guy a chance to develop.
Coldworld
August 13, 2021 at 05:59 pm
Agree. He’s ours now and as such I’d rather see him become great than a bust, but it’s going to take time if he is to succeed. He’s not a high floor type but he’s a very high ceiling candidate. What that means is it’s going to take time even in the best case scenario.
White92
August 13, 2021 at 06:24 pm
Hey Guam, I didn't have your post in particular in mind. I just thought it kind of funny that folks that have raved about him are now lowering expectations. He is in his second year, COVID or not, so he should have a better command of the playbook than a rookie and decent footwork. To now say," oh don't have too high expectations", strikes me rather odd.
Guam
August 13, 2021 at 10:24 pm
Fair enough White92. I hope we have modest expectations for the next three pre-season games and high expectations for 2022 and beyond for Jordan Love. He came out "raw" according to most experts (he wasn't on a power 5 conference team and had a lousy coach his senior year) and that usually means 2-3 years of development. By 2022, we should see whether he can play at the NFL level.
Coach Cleve Steamer
August 13, 2021 at 05:41 pm
I’m going to the game and it’s going to be a beautiful evening. I want to see the rookies kick some ass and the bubble guys to step up. Blocking, tackling, and getting after the ball. Time for this season to st⭐️r t.
CoachDino
August 13, 2021 at 06:02 pm
Great article/points through and through.
Love - Yes, footwork/Comfort are key and a process of development for most all QBs as well as other guys who often have always gotten by on pure athleticism/just being so much better at the College level.
Love the DL comment. I'm so curious abput it at the technique level but seldon heard it spelled out.
So KC wasn't playing at a 0 Tech (NT). Were lowery and lancaster a Mix of 3 and 5 Tech (% tech is your standard 3-4 end).
Makes perfect sense and was my hope that Kenny could be moved off the Nose and play more a 3 or as you state a 4i Tech where his combination of strength, speed and agility can be used rather than just a 2 gap NT. Hoping TJ can be that and keke and KC can reak havoc while having size to play run as well.
Dead on with St being a great place to see who will most likely secure the last depth position
SpikeHyzer
August 13, 2021 at 07:56 pm
Two of those three appeared in a Packers Wire article about 5 things, so I'm not sure they are less obvious.