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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; Green Bay Packers inside linebacker Sam Barrington (58) in zone coverage against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 21, 2014; Tampa, FL, USA; Green Bay Packers inside linebacker Sam Barrington (58) in zone coverage against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Mack linebacker

Starter: Sam Barrington

Plans can go up in a smoke on a moments notice in the NFL. Sam Barrington was expected to start alongside Clay Matthews at the inside linebacker spots last season, as he had done to end 2014. That soon changed when Barrington got hurt in the season opener at Chicago. He was done for the year and the Packers were left thin at the position.

Barrington’s health will be closely monitored, but he will slot right back into the job he had a year ago. A true professional off the field and one of the league’s good guys, Barrington plays with an edge on it. His physicality against the run was sorely missed last year, and the Packers defense will be a better unit with him on the field.

Backup: Beniquez Brown

This may come as a surprise to see an undrafted free agent make it so high up the depth chart, but it highlights the lack of depth the Packers are faced with. Clay Matthews’ versatility ensures the Packers can move their chess pieces around to accommodate any injuries, which is a bonus.

Brown has a legitimate shot at not only making the roster but finding a role in the Packers defense. Some analysts even placed a third-round grade on him, and it was a surprise to see him fall out of the draft completely.

Brown’s ability in coverage could be just what the defense needs in sub-packages.

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