Green Bay Packers Roster 2019 Packers Roster

Top 3 Packers Roster Questions of 2019-2020

How many running backs does Green Bay need?

As it currently projects, the Packers will open the year with five backs on their roster. While they’ll certainly run the ball, that’s surely a large amount of players to carry at that single position. Aaron Jones is the clear #1 option and is sure to get plenty of touches after leading the team in rushing yards in 2018. Jamaal Williams is also slated to get a fair share of action after receiving the second most rushing attempts last season.

Beyond the 1,2 punch, Dexter Williams and Corey Grant may play deeper reserve roles on the team. All four running backs are capable of making an impact though they might not get enough time to do so. Expect Jones and Williams to do most of the running with Williams and Grant to place further on the depth chart. They might even get a shot on special teams and I wouldn’t be surprised if one of them ends up being cut. Danny Vitale will likely remain on the roster as the lone fullback and might get a few touches throughout the year. 

What to expect from the new look safeties

It’s always nice to make your team better in free agency but perhaps better if that move also hurts your rivals. That’s exactly what the Packers did when they inked Adrian Amos to a deal and took him away from the Chicago Bears. Amos was a solid contributor for the Bears defense that was by far the best in the league last year and will hope to help the Packers solidify their secondary this season. He’s a nice 26 year old player that will likely shore up the free safety spot for years to come. 

Meanwhile, rookie Darnell Savage has yet to suit up for practice but is likely going to have a shot at the opposite starting gig. Besides that, Raven Greene is likely to compete against Savage for the starting job as he’s been playing with the first unit in Savage’s absence. Josh Jones remains the final player who’s got a chance to be a versatile piece coming off the sidelines. He’s currently seeing time at the linebacker position and remains a player on the bubble of the roster.

Is Aaron Rodgers still elite?

A year ago, this wouldn’t even be a question. Throughout his career, Rodgers has been one of the most consistent QBs that is clearly aimed as a first ballot Hall of Famer. After an injury riddled season in 2017, Aaron Rodgers returned to prime form and threw for 4,442 yards and 25 TDs in 2018. His accuracy and decision making was on point as he completed 62.3% of passes and amazingly, only threw 2 picks. While he did pay safer, he also wasn’t very effective at finding targets in the end zone.

Last season, Rodgers’ QBR of 56.8 was his worst since becoming a starter. While he was a more careful passer and limited his damage through the air, he also didn’t do enough to help his team win. Another problem was the constant pressure he faced as he was sacked 49 times last year. That likely kept Rodgers scrambling in the box and unable to find much rhythm in game action. He’s trending down but the future HOF QB likely has a few good seasons left in the tank.