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Green Bay Packers: Projected preseason two-deep depth chart

By Freddie Boston

Dec 8, 2014; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws a pass to wide receiver Jordy Nelson (87) during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 8, 2014; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws a pass to wide receiver Jordy Nelson (87) during the first quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 21, 2014; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Charles Sims (34) is chased by Green Bay Packers nose tackle Letroy Guion (98) as the Packers beat the Buccaneers 20-3 at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Manning-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 21, 2014; Tampa, FL, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Charles Sims (34) is chased by Green Bay Packers nose tackle Letroy Guion (98) as the Packers beat the Buccaneers 20-3 at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Manning-USA TODAY Sports /

Nose tackle

Starter: Letroy Guion

Letroy Guion isn’t a star player, but he’s become a solid contributor on the defensive line, and one who can line up in multiple spots. The Packers will enter the season with Guion in a starting job as he offers the necessary experience not only in the league, but in Dom Capers’ defense.

Guion filled in at nose tackle when B.J. Raji got hurt two years ago, and now he’ll do the same following Raji’s retirement. Kenny Clark is waiting in the wings to grab a starting job, but nose tackle belongs to Guion for now.

Backup: Kenny Clark

Sooner or later, the Packers are going to need Clark to become a major piece of the defensive line. Clark, the 27th overall pick in April’s draft, can play just about anywhere along the line but makes the most sense at nose tackle given the current state of the Packers defensive line.

Mike Daniels has the three-technique spot locked down, and the hope is Dean Lowry will go onto become the five-technique. Mike Pennel will make a case to be the starting nose tackle when he’s back from his suspension, but Clark is a natural fit and could earn the starting job down the line.

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