Well, here we are, the 2014 season is upon us, and training
camp has begun for our favorite team, the Green Bay Packers. Here are some of
the position battles to watch entering camp.
Inside Linebacker- By default Brad Jones and A.J. Hawk
currently stand as the starters at inside linebacker. Yes they do have
experience, but they represent the weakest part of the Packers defense entering
this season. What everyone would like is for one of the young project
linebackers- Sam Barrington, Nate Palmer, Jamari Lattimore, Andy Mulumba,
somebody, anybody, to step up and outplay them, therefore taking a starting
position away from one of them. Both have had their chances, and both haven’t
shown much of anything.
Cornerback-
Defensive back is the deepest position for the Packers on this side of the
ball. Now Sam Shields is a rising star and one of the best deep ball cover
corners in the league so his job is nice and safe. However it is no secret that
Tramon Williams is getting older, and a drop in play has led to his job as the
starter opposite of Shields being put in jeopardy. Casey Hayward is returning
after n injury-plagued second season and could push for the job. Devon House is
another candidate to bench Williams.
Defensive End- We
know that Mike Daniels is going to start, and we know that B.J. Raji is going
to start as well. But who will be the other defensive end? Datone Jones, the 2013 first round draft choice, has the inside track to the job. Don’t forget
about Josh Boyd who played well last year as a rookie, and current rookie Khyri
Thornton, a third round draft choice back in May.
Tight End- This
is the most up in the air out of all of the position battles. Every tight end
in camp is competing for this job, and every tight end in camp could be left
off the roster. Colt Lyerla has been excellent so far this off season and could
potentially be the next Antonio Gates.
Third Wide Receiver-
This is a two horse race and will be the most epic battle in camp. Competing
are former un-drafted free agent Jarrett Boykin and rookie second round draft
choice Devonte Adams. Boykin is in his third season and had an excellent second
season a year ago. Adams is a great talent who has the inside track.
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