Packers Roster 2019 - Running Backs

Here are the running backs(6):

Kapri Bibbs 5'10" - 203 lbs - Year 4
Tra Carson  5'11" - 228 lbs - Year 3
Malcolm Johnson - 6'1" - 231 lbs - Year 2
Aaron Jones - 5'9" - 208 lbs - Year 3
Dexter Williams - 5'11" - 212 lbs - Rookie
Jamaal Williams - 6'0" - 213 lbs - Year 3

Aaron Jones & Jamaal Williams have already shown they can play in the league.  If Aaron Jones stays healthy, he should rush for over 1000 yards this year.  What other players make the roster? Time & pre-season games will tell!

Fullbacks(1):

Danny Vitale - 6'0" - 239 lbs - Year 4

We know how much Rodgers loved John Kuhn in the backfield!  Will Vitale win a job with the dependability & smarts of a Kuuuuuuuuuuhn?

If this team is to win, we need a threat in the backfield!  We need the running backs to catch passes!  We need running backs to protect AR!

So far:
4 - Quarterbacks
6 - Runningbacks
1 - Fullback

Packers Sign 11 Undrafted Free Agents

11 Un-drafted Free Agents Are:  (Information from Packer Website)

Curtis Bolton, LB, 6'0", 228 lbs, Oklahoma
Bolton, 23, played in 34 games over four years for the Sooners with 14 starts, all coming during his final season. As a senior, he was selected honorable mention All-Big 12 by the league’s coaches after ranking second on the team, third in the conference and No. 22 nationally with 9.9 tackles per game. Bolton set career highs last season in tackles (139), solo tackles (70), tackles for a loss (13), sacks (4.5) and fumble recoveries (two).

Matthew Eaton, WR, 6'4", 209 lbs, Iowa St
Eaton, 23, played at Temple (2014-15), Pearl River Community College (2016) and Iowa State (2017-18). Over his final two collegiate seasons, he saw action in 26 games with 13 starts (all in 2018) and hauled in 48 receptions for 512 yards (10.7 avg.) and six touchdowns. Eaton participated in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl, a postseason all-star game for any draft-eligible college football players.

Kabion Ento, CB, 6'1", 187 lbs, Colorado
Ento (kay-be-on N-toe), 23, spent two years at East Central (Miss.) Community College before spending three years at Colorado. He played in 25 games with two starts during two seasons (2016, 2018) as a wide receiver for the Buffaloes, recording 20 receptions for 335 yards (16.8 avg.) and two touchdowns. He redshirted in 2017 and was awarded the Fred Casotti Award for most improved offensive back during spring practices by the coaches.

Javien Hamilton, CB, 5'10", 184 lbs, Ole Miss
(JAY-vee-in) Hamilton, 22, played two seasons at Ole Miss after spending two years at Jones County Junior College (Miss.). At Ole Miss, he played in 24 games with eight starts and registered 38 tackles (27 solo), 10 passes defensed, three interceptions and a tackle for a loss. He also returned one kickoff for 32 yards and three punts for 26 yards (8.7 avg.).

Davis Koppenhaver, TE, 6'4", 245 lbs, Duke
Koppenhaver (CO-pen-hay-ver), 23, saw action in 41 games with one start for Duke and totaled 49 receptions for 431 yards (8.8 avg.) and 12 touchdowns. He registered multiple touchdown receptions in each of his final three seasons, including a career-best seven TDs as a senior. Koppenhaver was a part of Blue Devil teams that made it to a bowl game in four of the five years he was with the program.

Yosh Nijman, OT, 6'7", 314 lbs, Virginia Tech
Nijman (first name rhymes with Josh, NYJ-man), 23, played in 45 games over four seasons at Virginia Tech. After starting 22 games at left tackle in 2016-17, he started all 10 games he played in last season at right tackle. Nijman helped the Hokies make it to a bowl game in all four years he played and record a winning record in three seasons.

Randy Ramsey, LB, 6'3", 238 lbs, Arkansas
Ramsey, 23, started 26 of the 40 games he played in during his four seasons for Arkansas, posting 106 tackles (55 solo), 8.5 sacks, 19.5 tackles for a loss, five forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. He also registered 16 QB hurries, setting career highs with six in both of his last two seasons. Ramsey saw action as a linebacker and as a defensive lineman during his collegiate career.

Greg Roberts, LB, 6'5", 258 lbs, Baylor
Roberts, 23, saw action in 42 games with 26 starts for the Bears, recording 81 tackles (53 solo), 15.5 tackles for a loss, three sacks, nine passes defensed, two forced fumbles and two blocked field goals. As a senior, he earned All-Big 12 honorable mention after registering 33 tackles (22 solo), a team-high eight tackles for a loss, three sacks, a QB hurry and two passes defensed. His father, Greg Sr., is a former NFL player and 1978 Outland Trophy winner.

Nydair Rouse, CB, 5'11", 188 lbs, West Chester
(Ny-DARE) Rouse, 23, played in the defensive secondary his first three years at West Chester before moving to linebacker for his final season. As a senior, he helped WCU go undefeated for the first time since 1967 and earn Eastern College Athletic Conference Team of the Year honors. For his career, Rouse saw action in 45 games and recorded 78 tackles (61 solo), eight interceptions, 21 passes defensed, 9.5 tackles for a loss, two sacks and three forced fumbles.

Manny Wilkins, QB, 6'2", 193 lbs, Arizona St
Wilkins, 23, played in 40 games and was the starting quarterback for his final three seasons. He completed 704 of 1,114 pass attempts (63.2 pct.) for 8,624 yards, 52 touchdowns and 23 interceptions. Wilkins finished his career with the fifth-most passing yards in school history, the fourth-most completions and sixth-most touchdown passes. He also ran the ball 385 times for 1,035 yards (2.7 avg.) and 20 TDs.

Larry Williams, OG, 6'4", 322 lbs, Okla St
Williams, 24, started his collegiate career at East Carolina (2013-14) before transferring to Hutchinson (Kan.) Community College (2015) and then Oklahoma State (2016-18). After injuries cut his first two seasons as a Cowboy short, he started every game in 2018 (two at left guard and 11 at right guard). Williams was part of an offense that ranked in the top 15 nationally in scoring offense, total offense, passing offense and first downs.

Usually, the Packers get lucky on 2-3 of these players!  Time will tell!

Packers 2019 Roster - Quarterbacks

Quartersbacks (4) - Aaron Rodgers(15), Deshone Kizer(3), Tim Boyle(2), Manny Wilkins(R)

This to me is simple.  We have one of the best in the league - Aaron Rodgers.  For the past several seasons we have had below average back-ups.  Rogers does not play we lose.  Rodgers does not play, we have a below average football team - very simple!

Next, the health of Aaron Rodgers has been questionable.  Why?  Supporting cast around Aaron has deteriorated!  Players like - Jordy Nelson, John Kuhn, TJ Lang, Josh Sitton, Charles Woodson, AJ Hawk, Casey Hayward, Micah Hyde, Clay Matthews, etc have grown older, retired and have not been replaced by adequate players(Than You Ted!)  Therefore, Aaron tries to do too much!!!

Stagnant Offense!  Bye Bye Big Mike! The "Eye Ball Test"!  Same old offense! Very Predictable!
We all know Aaron is a "Quarterback Nerd!"  I am a retired educator.  If you have a smart kid in the classroom, they must be challenged.  Aaron was NOT challenged!

Backups, Kizer & Boyle NOT the answer!

So, my plan, we still need a veteran backup.  Trade one for an old guy!  My two favorites:

Ryan Fitzpatrick and Josh McCown.

Packer Roster, May 1, 2019

Packer Roster - May 1, 2019!

(77 Players on roster)

Quarter Backs: 3
Tim Boyle(2), Deshone Kizer(3), Aaron Rodgers(15)

Running Backs: 7
Kapri Bibbs(4), Tra Carson(3), Lavon Coleman(1), Malcolm Johnson(2), Aaron Jones(3)
Jamaal Williams(3)
Drafted - Dexter Williams

Fullbacks: 1
Danny Vitale

Wide Receivers: 9
Davante Adams(6), Geronimo Allison(4), Equanimeous St. Brown(2), Trevor Davis(4),
Allen Lazrd(1), J'Mon Moore(2), Teo Redding(1), Marquez Valdes-Scantling(2), Jake Kumerow(2)

Tight End: 5
Evan Baylis(1), Jimmy Graham(10), Mercedes Lewis(14), Robert Tonyan(2)
Drafted - Jace Sternberger

Offensive Line: 14
David Bakhtiari(7), Gerhard de Beer(1), Bryan Bulaga(10), Anthony Coyle(1), Alex Light(2),
Corey Linsley(6), Adam Pankey(2), Lucas Patrick(3), Jason Spriggs(4),
Lane Taylor(7), Billy Turner(6), Justin McCray(3), Cole Madison(1)
Drafted - Elgton Jenkins

Defensive Line: 10
Montravious Adams(3), Fadol Brown(2), Kenny Clark(4), Eric Cotton(R), Mike Daniels(8),
Tyler Lancaster(2), James Looney(4), Dean Lowry(4), Deon Simon(2),
Drafted - Kingsley Keke

Linebackers: 11
Oren Burks(2), James Crawford(2), Kendall Donnerson(1), Kyle Fackrell(4), Blake Martinez(4),
Brady Sheldon(1), Preston Smith(5), Za'Darius Smith(5), Reggie Gilbert(2)
Drafted - Rashan Gary & Ty Summers

Cornerbacks: 8
Jaire Alexander(2), Tony Brown(2), Josh Jackson(2), Natrell Jamerson(2), Kevin King(3),
Will Redmons(4), Tramon Williams(13)
Drafted - Ka'Dar Hollman

Safety: 5
Adrian Amos(5), Raven Greene(2), Josh Jones(3), Tray Matthews(1)
Drafted - Darnell Savage

Long Snapper: 1
Hunter Bradley(2)

Kicker: 2
Mason Crosby(13), Sam Ficken(1)

Punter: 1
JK Scott(2)