Green Bay Packers: Final 53-Man Roster Predictions
By Kenn Korb
Sep 3, 2015; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jeff Janis (83) celebrates a touchdown by jumping into the stands during the second quarter against the New Orleans Saints at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
It’s finally time, Green Bay Packers fans.
After a long offseason and a preseason that has brought us its annual unavoidable grief, the season is finally here.
The only thing left to be determined is who ends up on the final 53-man roster.
Who survives the 4:00 pm ET cuts deadline? Who doesn’t?
I have my ideas on that subject.
One quick note: the final numbers for my predictions will be 55 because of suspensions to Datone Jones (1 game) and Letroy Guion (3 games); they do not count against the roster until their suspensions have been completed. Andrew Quarless could also still be a possible suspendee due to his July 4 gun incident, but seeing as nothing has been handed down as of yet (though it still could; suspensions seem to take awhile to get handed down) it won’t affect the roster during this cuts period.
With that, let’s begin with the most important spot on the field: quarterback.