3 overreactions to Packers preseason finale ahead of roster cuts

The Green Bay Packers' preseason is in the books. Matt LaFleur said the team has the next few days off, and when they return, the roster will have reached 53 players.

There's a lot for LaFleur and general manager Brian Gutekunst to figure out between now and then. Who is the backup quarterback? Who won the kicking competition? Did any of the preseason standout performers do enough to steal a roster spot?

Gutekunst will have the final say on which players make the initial 53-man roster while LaFleur begins preparing for the Packers' Week 1 trip to Brazil.

What did we learn from Green Bay's 30-7 victory over the Baltimore Ravens in the preseason finale? More importantly, what does it tell us about the upcoming roster cuts?

Biggest overreactions to Packers' preseason victory over Ravens

Arron Mosby has to make the Packers 53-man roster

What a day for Arron Mosby. The former undrafted free agent has enjoyed a solid training camp and saved his best performance for the preseason finale.

Mosby forced two turnovers on consecutive drives. First, he made a strip-sack, which was scooped up by Anthony Johnson Jr. and returned for a touchdown. On the next drive, Mosby intercepted Devin Leary.

"It was extremely impressive to have two takeaways," said Matt LaFleur. "A forced fumble, I thought that was a very physical play. And then to come away as a dropper, which we don't do a ton of, and he's sitting there right in the window to make the pick. I thought that was two outstanding plays by him."

Has Mosby done enough to make the 53-man roster? A case can be made that he deserves a spot ahead of Brenton Cox Jr. as the Packers' fifth edge rusher. Not only has Mosby shown potential on defense, but he also contributes on special teams.

Packers should cut both kickers and sign a veteran

According to Packer Report's Andy Herman, Anders Carlson has a slight advantage over Greg Joseph on kicks this summer, converting 62 of 76, compared to Joseph's 60 of 76. Joseph made a faster start to camp but struggled in the final week.

Carlson's summer was perfectly captured in the preseason finale. He made a 54-yard attempt in the first quarter but missed from 32. Joseph was perfect, including a successful 55-yarder, but he has hit fewer than 80 percent of his kicks this summer.

The Packers could cut both kickers to create more room on the 53-man roster and search for a replacement on the waiver wire. There's a good chance they could bring one of them back if no better options are available after roster cuts.

Packers should keep seven wide receivers

The Packers almost have too much wide receiver depth. Beyond the top four of Christian Watson, Jayden Reed, Romeo Doubs, and Dontayvion Wicks, three receivers are competing for the remaining roster spots.

Matt LaFleur loves Bo Melton, who stepped up big-time for the Packers late last season. Even after a fairly quiet summer, Melton has proved what he can do in this offense. He also caught an 18-yard touchdown against the Ravens.

Second-year Grant DuBose has had an excellent camp, impressing the coaches with his blocking and receiving ability. Malik Heath reminded everyone how good he was in the preseason finale, catching four passes for 39 yards and a touchdown.

The solution? Keep all of them. The Packers needed their wide receiver depth last season, and they all deserve to make the 53.

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