Packers Summer Decisions - The Quarterback Position!

OK, we will start with the quarterback position.  Like I do every year, I will say to Packer Fans.....

WE

ARE

VERY

LUCKY!!!!!

Why, we had Favre, now we have Rodgers!!!!  If you are counting, that is going back to 1992!!!!

That is 24 years in a row of quality quarterbacking!  How many teams would like that??  How many fans would like that!

Aaron Rodgers, 32 years, is in his prime!  The time is NOW to win another Super Bowl!  He has the "IT" factor!  Have has been the NFL MVP twice, 2011 & 2015.  He has one Super Bowl.  He makes plays!  Last year, the Hail Mary happened TWICE!!!!  Detroit & Arizona!  He can scramble!  He has that swagger!  He can make all the throws.  He KNOWS the offense!

He looks good on the field!

And off the field!

And a pretty good looking girl friend!

So, stay healthy & we are set!!

Back up?  Brett Hundley.  Our second year player looked good as a rookie, and by all accounts. he is ready to go.  Good size, strong arm, athletic, intelligent, and looks comfortable on the field!  

My guess, is we keep two QB's on the roster - Aaron & Brett.  The third, maybe on the practice squad - Joe Callahan & Marquise Williams.  More on these two players next!

Starting To Break Down The Packer 2016 Roster

OK, as of June 28, 88 players - remember we are allowed 90 to start!  And we need 53, and 10 on the practice squad!

We Have:

Offense-43
Quarterbacks - 4
Fullbacks - 2
Running Backs - 5
Wide Receivers - 11
Tight Ends - 6
Offensive Linemen - 15

Defense-41
Defensive Line - 11
Outside Linebackers - 6
Inside Linebackers - 8
Cornerbacks - 8
Safeties - 8

Special Teams-4
Punters - 2
Kickers - 1
Long Snappers - 1

We need to take a close look at each position.  How many to keep at each position?  Who would be the practice squad 10?  Who will help on special teams?  And I HATE to say it, injuries???????

Packers Summer Schedule 2016

First, the next few weeks?  Packer Players......................

BEHAVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What does the summer schedule look like?

TRAINING CAMP

(All open practices at Ray Nitschke Field)

Thursday, July 21: Shareholders meeting, 11 a.m.

Friday, July 22: Packers 1K Kids Run, 6 p.m.

Saturday, July 23: Packers 5K Run/Walk, 8 a.m.

Monday, July 25: Players report.

Tuesday, July 26: 8:15 a.m.

Wednesday, July 27: 8:15 a.m.

Thursday, July 28: 8:15 a.m.

Friday, July 29: No practice

Saturday, July 30: 8:15 a.m.

Sunday, July 31: Family Night, 6:25 p.m., Lambeau Field

Monday, Aug. 1: 6:15 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 2: No practice

Wednesday, Aug. 3: 6:15 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 4: 6:15 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 5: No practice

Saturday, Aug. 6: No public practice

Sunday, Aug. 7: vs. Indianapolis Colts, 7 p.m., Canton, Ohio (Hall of Fame Game)

Monday, Aug. 8: No practice

Tuesday, Aug. 9: 6:15 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 10: 11:45 a.m.

Thursday, Aug. 11: No public practice

Friday, Aug. 12: vs. Cleveland Browns, 7 p.m., Lambeau Field

Saturday, Aug. 13: No practice

Sunday, Aug. 14: 12:15 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 15: 11:45 a.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 16: No practice

Wednesday, Aug. 17: No public practice

Thursday, Aug. 18: vs. Oakland Raiders, 7 p.m., Lambeau Field

Friday, Aug. 19: No practice

Saturday, Aug. 20: No public practice

Sunday, Aug. 21: No practice

Monday, Aug. 22: 12:15 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 23: 11:45 a.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 24: No practice

Thursday, Aug. 25: No public practice

Friday, Aug. 26: at San Francisco 49ers, 9 p.m., Levi's Stadium

Saturday, Aug. 27: No practice

Sunday, Aug. 28: No practice

Monday, Aug. 29: 12:15 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 30: 11:45 a.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 31: No public practice

Thursday, Sept. 1: at Kansas City Chiefs, 7 p.m., Arrowhead Stadium

2016 PRESEASON

Week 1: vs. Indianapolis Colts at Canton, Ohio, Aug. 7, 7 p.m., ESPN

Week 2: vs. Cleveland Browns, Aug. 12, 7 p.m. (Gold, Midwest Shrine Game)

Week 3: vs. Oakland Raiders, Aug. 18, 7 p.m. (Bishop Charities Game)

Week 4: at San Francisco 49ers, Aug. 26, 9 p.m.

Week 5: at Kansas City Chiefs, Sept. 1, 7 p.m.

2016 REGULAR SEASON

Week 1: at Jacksonville Jaguars, Sept. 11, noon, FOX

Week 2: at Minnesota Vikings, Sept. 18, 7:30 p.m., NBC

Week 3: vs. Detroit Lions, Sept. 25, noon, FOX

Week 4: BYE

Week 5: vs. New York Giants, Oct. 9, 7:30 p.m., NBC (Gold)

Week 6: vs. Dallas Cowboys, Oct. 16, 3:25 p.m., FOX

Week 7: vs. Chicago Bears, Oct. 20, 7:25 p.m., CBS/NFL Network/Twitter

Week 8: at Atlanta Falcons, Oct. 30, noon, FOX

Week 9: vs. Indianapolis Colts, Nov. 6, 3:25 p.m., CBS (Gold)

Week 10: at Tennessee Titans, Nov. 13, noon, FOX

Week 11: at Washington, Nov. 20, 7:30 p.m., NBC

Week 12: at Philadelphia Eagles, Nov. 28, 7:30 p.m., ESPN

Week 13: vs. Houston Texans, Dec. 4, noon, FOX

Week 14: vs. Seattle Seahawks, Dec. 11, 3:25 p.m., FOX

Week 15: at Chicago Bears, Dec. 18, noon, FOX

Week 16: vs. Minnesota Vikings, Dec. 24, noon, FOX

Week 17: at Detroit Lions, Jan. 1, noon, FOX

Now, we analyze, we fret, we read, we watch videos, we read player interviews. we watch coaches interviews, we toss & turn trying to sleep, we dream of super bowls, we.............

Break Is Over - Time For This Packer Blog To Go!!!

I had my little break!  Followed OTA's. watched the rookie class signing(all signed now), crunched the salary cap members, watched all Packer videos possible AND(as a Packer owner), voted for the Board of Directors!  So, what is the state of the Packers 2016?

First, the present roster - 88 players:

What do I see? First, No Kuuuuuuuhn.  I guess we are moving on!  So, in the present NFL, the fullback position is the dinosaur.  Many items DO NOT EVEN HAVE FULLBACKS!  Wide Receivers, WOW!  Jordy, will he be Jordy & the other battles!  Offensive line, two good draft choices, and a great starting group back!  Tight Ends?  Will Jared Cook be a difference maker?  Running backs - Lacy, new a trim?  On the defensive side, Matthews back outside, and a young group inside!!!  Defensive tackles & defensive ends, NEED to build depth!  Secondary?  A LOT OF TALENT!! Special Teams, a punter battle?  The next few weeks, I will break down each position group!

Packer interviews & videos.  Have you watched any?  I have!  I like what I see!  Rookies?  Well spoken, and focused!  Veterans, ready to lead!  Coaches, preparing for the BIG push!  So, watch & learn!

Salary Cap?  About 9 million left this year.  That is about the middle of the NFL pack.  WARNING!  Next year is going to be ugly!!  Free Agents in 2017 - Josh Sitton, TJ Lang, David Bakhtiari, & JC Tretter!  That is a lot of offensive lineman!  Linebackers - Julius Peppers Nick Perry,  & Sam Barrington.  Tight End, Jared Cook.  Safety, Micah Hyde, defensive line, Datone Jones, running back, Eddie Lacy, and kicker Masthay.  That is a lot of decisions and NOT a lot of money! But, that is next year!

So, 53 players, 10 practice squad players, and 5 pre-season games!  LET THE ANALYSIS BEGIN!