![]() ![]() The Packers are expecting big things from Burks, even though his rookie season was a washout. Overview: Martinez has been the picture of reliability and durability the last three years and is entering a contract season. LB (4): Blake Martinez, Oren Burks, James Crawford, Ty Summers Fackrell played just 58.6% of the snaps last year, but led the team with 10.5 sacks. Gary, the 12 th overall pick in April’s draft, is a rare athlete whose production hasn’t always matched his physical prowess. Za’Darius Smith had 60 pressures last season, which ranked 17 th among edge defenders by Pro Football Focus. Overview: This group was overhauled during the offseason and has the potential to be the strength of the team. OLB (5): Za’Darius Smith, Preston Smith, Rashan Gary, Kyler Fackrell, Reggie Gilbert Adams, a third-round draft choice in 2017, played his best football at the end of last season and will be given another season. Keke, a third-round draft pick in April, will be given every chance to contribute. Lancaster, an undrafted player in 2018, has terrific speed (5.03) and athleticism (9-5 broad jump). Lowry plays with great energy and passion and is one of the more underrated players in the league. Daniels turned 30 this spring and heads into final year of contract after struggling in 2018. Overview: Clark has been Green Bay’s best defensive player the last two seasons. Patrick wins a tight battle over Justin McCray and Adam Pankey for one of the interior backup positions.ĭL (6): Kenny Clark, Mike Daniels, Dean Lowry, Tyler Lancaster, Kinsley Keke, Montravius Adams. Light gets the nod over disappointing Jason Spriggs - a former second-round draft choice - as the No. Jenkins and Madison are both first-year players with immense upside who could both be future starters. If Green Bay stays status quo, though, the starters appear set. Overview: If Green Bay has a surprise move up its sleeve this year, it could be releasing Taylor, who doesn’t seem to be a natural fit for the Packers’ new zone blocking scheme. OL (9): David Bakhtiari, Lane Taylor, Corey Linsley, Billy Turner, Bryan Bulaga, Elgton Jenkins, Cole Madison, Alex Light, Lucas Patrick Both Tonyan and Sternberger are catch-first tight ends who will compete for snaps in double tight end sets. Green Bay gave the 35-year-old Lewis $2.1 million to be a large part of their running game. The Packers are hoping he bounces back in 2019, but that’s rare for a player in Year 10. Overview: Graham, who turns 33 this season, is a declining player. ![]() TE (4): Jimmy Graham, Marcedes Lewis, Robert Tonyan, Jace Sternberger Davis gets the nod over J’Mon Moore thanks to his ability to return kicks and punts. Kumerow has been an offseason star two years in a row, but must prove it on Sundays. Brown did the opposite and came on strong late in his rookie year. Valdes-Scantling ranked seventh among rookie receivers in yards (581) and ninth in receptions (38) last year, but faded late. Allison was on pace for 64 catches and 960 yards through five games when he suffered a season-ending groin injury. ![]() Overview: Adams enjoyed a breakout 2018 campaign in which he caught 111 passes for 1,386 yards and 13 touchdowns. WR (6): Davante Adams, Geronimo Allison, Marquez Valdes - Scantling, Jake Kumerow, Equanimeous St. Vitale was on the Packers’ active roster the final five games of 2018, and seems a good bet to be their fullback in 2019. Dexter Williams, a sixth-round pick in April, is a talented player who couldn't stay out of trouble at Notre Dame. ![]() Overview : Jones has averaged 5.5 yards per carry his first two years and could be poised for a breakout season. ![]()
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