Packers News: Jake Kumerow should make the 53-man roster

CINCINNATI, OH - SEPTEMBER 01: Jake Kumerow #84 of the Cincinnati Bengals runs the football upfield during the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Paul Brown Stadium on September 1, 2016 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Colts defeated the Bengals 13-10. (Photo by John Grieshop/Getty Images)
CINCINNATI, OH - SEPTEMBER 01: Jake Kumerow #84 of the Cincinnati Bengals runs the football upfield during the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Paul Brown Stadium on September 1, 2016 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Colts defeated the Bengals 13-10. (Photo by John Grieshop/Getty Images) /
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A roundup of the latest Green Bay Packers articles for Thursday, August 23.

Good morning and welcome to the Packers News Report.

The 2018 NFL season officially gets underway in two weeks time, and the Green Bay Packers’ opener is now just 17 days away.

Why Jake Kumerow deserves a spot on the 53-man roster, grades for each of Green Bay’s rookies after two preseason games, and more is all included in the Packers News Report today.

Let’s get started. Here’s a roundup of the latest articles from around the internet.

News and notes from around FanSided

Jake Kumerow deserves to make the 53-man roster (Lombardi Ave)

Jake Kumerow’s performances have been a surprise at training camp and in preseason. He’s been consistent, and more importantly, has the trust of Aaron Rodgers. Kumerow deserves a spot on the 53-man roster. It’s no longer a question of “if”. After his performances this offseason, he should make the 53.

Packers address offensive line in NFL Mocks 2019 NFL mock draft (Lombardi Ave)

In the latest NFL Mocks 2019 mock draft, they have Green Bay addressing the offensive line and linebacker position in the first round, picking back-to-back.

Grades for each draft pick halfway through the preseason (Dairyland Express – Brandon Carwile)

Brandon Carwile of Dairyland Express takes a look at each of Green Bay’s draft picks, and gives them grades based on the opening two preseason games.

More news and notes from around the internet

Aaron Rodgers sounds especially optimistic about Packers defense (Packers Wire – Jack Wepfer)

Packers’ run game: From committee to Jamaal Williams show (ESPN – Rob Demovsky)

Davante Adams, Raiders’ Jordy Nelson prepare for reunion in Oakland (Cheesehead TV – Zachary Jacobson)

Intriguing Robert Tonyan giving Packers tough decision at tight end (PackersNews.com – Tom Silverstein)

Could 2018 finally spell the end of Mike McCarthy’s fullback love affair? (Acme Packing Company – Peter Bukowski)

Blue 58 podcast, Episode 95 – It’s time for DeShone Kizer to win the QB battle (The Power Sweep – Jon Meerdink)

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