Early 53 Man Roster Projection

[Dantés]

QB (2)

-Jordan Love, #10
-Malik Willis, #2

Self-explanatory

RB (4)

-Josh Jacobs, #8
-Marshawn Lloyd, #32
-Emanuel Wilson, #31
-Chris Brooks, #30

Wilson and Brooks both looked really good last year, so I have them both making it. I think they want to emphasize the running game, so depth matters here.

TE (3)

-Tucker Kraft, #85
-Luke Musgrave, #88
-John Fitzpatrick, #86

Self-explanatory

WR (6)

-Romeo Doubs, #87
-Jayden Reed, #11
-Dontayvion Wicks, #13
-Matthew Golden, #22
-Savion Williams, #83
-Mecole Hardman, #6

Watson starts the season on the PUP. Melton and Heath get beaten out by Hardman because of his punt return ability. One thing that could change here-- I wouldn't be surprised if they trade Doubs before the season.

OL (9)

-Rasheed Walker, #63
-Zach Tom, #50
-Jordan Morgan, #77
-Aaron Banks, #65
-Sean Rhyan, #75
-Elgton Jenkins, #74
-Anthony Belton, #??
-Jacob Monk, #62
-John Williams, #??

This is pretty straightforward. I just have Williams beating out the competition for the last spot as he was a pick in a class that was much deeper than last years.

DT (6)

-Kenny Clark, #97
-Warren Brinson, #??
-Nazir Stackhouse, #??
-Devonte Wyatt, #95
-Karl Brooks, #94
-Colby Wooden, #96

Last year, they started with 11 DL but the ratio was inverted (6 ends and 5 tackles). I am flipping it as I think they need numbers behind Clark, plus Brooks and Wooden can be emergency depth for end.

DE (5)

-Rashan Gary, #52
-Lukas Van Ness, #90
-Brenton Cox, #57
-Barryn Sorrell, #??
-Collin Oliver, #??

I'm projecting that Enagbare gets traded/cut before the season. The top 4 guys can all be relied upon as 3 down players and Oliver is the DPR.

LB (5)

-Quay Walker, #7
-Edgerrin Cooper, #56
-Isaiah McDuffie, #58
-Isaiah Simmons, #??
-Tyron Hopper, #59

I am projecting that the Simmons signing happens. Oliver could also be a backup SAM to McDuffie as needed.

CB (5)

-Kesiean Nixon, #25
-Nate Hobbs, #21
-Carrington Valentine, #24
-Micah Robinson, #??
-Kalen King, #34

I am projecting that Jaire is traded/cut, but I also expect one or more corners to be added to replace King.

SAF (5)

-Xavier McKinney, #29
-Evan Williams, #33
-Javon Bullard, #20
-Zayne Anderson, #39
-Kitan Oladapo, #27

Self-explanatory

ST (3)

-Brandon McManus, #17
-Daniel Whelan, #19
-Matt Orzech, #42

Self-explanatory

 

[Heyjoe4]

QB (2)

-Jordan Love, #10
-Malik Willis, #2

Self-explanatory

RB (4)

-Josh Jacobs, #8
-Marshawn Lloyd, #32
-Emanuel Wilson, #31
-Chris Brooks, #30

Wilson and Brooks both looked really good last year, so I have them both making it. I think they want to emphasize the running game, so depth matters here.

TE (3)

-Tucker Kraft, #85
-Luke Musgrave, #88
-John Fitzpatrick, #86

Self-explanatory

WR (6)

-Romeo Doubs, #87
-Jayden Reed, #11
-Dontayvion Wicks, #13
-Matthew Golden, #22
-Savion Williams, #83
-Mecole Hardman, #6

Watson starts the season on the PUP. Melton and Heath get beaten out by Hardman because of his punt return ability. One thing that could change here-- I wouldn't be surprised if they trade Doubs before the season.

OL (9)

-Rasheed Walker, #63
-Zach Tom, #50
-Jordan Morgan, #77
-Aaron Banks, #65
-Sean Rhyan, #75
-Elgton Jenkins, #74
-Anthony Belton, #??
-Jacob Monk, #62
-John Williams, #??

This is pretty straightforward. I just have Williams beating out the competition for the last spot as he was a pick in a class that was much deeper than last years.

DT (6)

-Kenny Clark, #97
-Warren Brinson, #??
-Nazir Stackhouse, #??
-Devonte Wyatt, #95
-Karl Brooks, #94
-Colby Wooden, #96

Last year, they started with 11 DL but the ratio was inverted (6 ends and 5 tackles). I am flipping it as I think they need numbers behind Clark, plus Brooks and Wooden can be emergency depth for end.

DE (5)

-Rashan Gary, #52
-Lukas Van Ness, #90
-Brenton Cox, #57
-Barryn Sorrell, #??
-Collin Oliver, #??

I'm projecting that Enagbare gets traded/cut before the season. The top 4 guys can all be relied upon as 3 down players and Oliver is the DPR.

LB (5)

-Quay Walker, #7
-Edgerrin Cooper, #56
-Isaiah McDuffie, #58
-Isaiah Simmons, #??
-Tyron Hopper, #59

I am projecting that the Simmons signing happens. Oliver could also be a backup SAM to McDuffie as needed.

CB (5)

-Kesiean Nixon, #25
-Nate Hobbs, #21
-Carrington Valentine, #24
-Micah Robinson, #??
-Kalen King, #34

I am projecting that Jaire is traded/cut, but I also expect one or more corners to be added to replace King.

SAF (5)

-Xavier McKinney, #29
-Evan Williams, #33
-Javon Bullard, #20
-Zayne Anderson, #39
-Kitan Oladapo, #27

Self-explanatory

ST (3)

-Brandon McManus, #17
-Daniel Whelan, #19
-Matt Orzech, #42

Self-explanatory

Good analysis, thanks. Only two things I would change - I think they only keep 3 RBs on the 53. Either Brooks or Wilson won't make it. Tough call.

The most worrisome group is CB. That's why I think they'll keep JA. The bet is that he is healthy and stays that way. Risky. But all the other guys listed have no shutdown traits.

 

[Schultz]

QB (2)

-Jordan Love, #10
-Malik Willis, #2

Self-explanatory

RB (4)

-Josh Jacobs, #8
-Marshawn Lloyd, #32
-Emanuel Wilson, #31
-Chris Brooks, #30

Wilson and Brooks both looked really good last year, so I have them both making it. I think they want to emphasize the running game, so depth matters here.

TE (3)

-Tucker Kraft, #85
-Luke Musgrave, #88
-John Fitzpatrick, #86

Self-explanatory

WR (6)

-Romeo Doubs, #87
-Jayden Reed, #11
-Dontayvion Wicks, #13
-Matthew Golden, #22
-Savion Williams, #83
-Mecole Hardman, #6

Watson starts the season on the PUP. Melton and Heath get beaten out by Hardman because of his punt return ability. One thing that could change here-- I wouldn't be surprised if they trade Doubs before the season.

OL (9)

-Rasheed Walker, #63
-Zach Tom, #50
-Jordan Morgan, #77
-Aaron Banks, #65
-Sean Rhyan, #75
-Elgton Jenkins, #74
-Anthony Belton, #??
-Jacob Monk, #62
-John Williams, #??

This is pretty straightforward. I just have Williams beating out the competition for the last spot as he was a pick in a class that was much deeper than last years.

DT (6)

-Kenny Clark, #97
-Warren Brinson, #??
-Nazir Stackhouse, #??
-Devonte Wyatt, #95
-Karl Brooks, #94
-Colby Wooden, #96

Last year, they started with 11 DL but the ratio was inverted (6 ends and 5 tackles). I am flipping it as I think they need numbers behind Clark, plus Brooks and Wooden can be emergency depth for end.

DE (5)

-Rashan Gary, #52
-Lukas Van Ness, #90
-Brenton Cox, #57
-Barryn Sorrell, #??
-Collin Oliver, #??

I'm projecting that Enagbare gets traded/cut before the season. The top 4 guys can all be relied upon as 3 down players and Oliver is the DPR.

LB (5)

-Quay Walker, #7
-Edgerrin Cooper, #56
-Isaiah McDuffie, #58
-Isaiah Simmons, #??
-Tyron Hopper, #59

I am projecting that the Simmons signing happens. Oliver could also be a backup SAM to McDuffie as needed.

CB (5)

-Kesiean Nixon, #25
-Nate Hobbs, #21
-Carrington Valentine, #24
-Micah Robinson, #??
-Kalen King, #34

I am projecting that Jaire is traded/cut, but I also expect one or more corners to be added to replace King.

SAF (5)

-Xavier McKinney, #29
-Evan Williams, #33
-Javon Bullard, #20
-Zayne Anderson, #39
-Kitan Oladapo, #27

Self-explanatory

ST (3)

-Brandon McManus, #17
-Daniel Whelan, #19
-Matt Orzech, #42

Self-explanatory

For me:
CB JA and Hadden in, King & Robinson out.
DE- they keep Enagbare and Oliver is DE/LB so no Simmons signing.
OL- this is how it may very well finish the season, but to start a cheap vet signing or Telfort over Williams.
WR-Heath over Hardman. Not sure anyone would trade for Doubs before they see him back on the field in real games.
Not sure if you were talking about the opening day 53, but that is how I took it.

 

[Curly Calhoun]

Good analysis, thanks. Only two things I would change - I think they only keep 3 RBs on the 53. Either Brooks or Wilson won't make it. Tough call.

The most worrisome group is CB. That's why I think they'll keep JA. The bet is that he is healthy and stays that way. Risky. But all the other guys listed have no shutdown traits.

Probably correct. History also dictates that they prefer 4 TE's.

 

[Schultz]

For me:
CB JA and Hadden in, King & Robinson out.
DE- they keep Enagbare and Oliver is DE/LB so no Simmons signing.
OL- this is how it may very well finish the season, but to start a cheap vet signing or Telfort over Williams.
WR-Heath over Hardman. Not sure anyone would trade for Doubs before they see him back on the field in real games.
Not sure if you were talking about the opening day 53, but that is how I took it.

This didn't age well.

 

[Heyjoe4]

Probably correct. History also dictates that they prefer 4 TE's.

Thanks Curly. I didn't know they've historically kept 4 TEs. I think the line blurs for one guy who is listed as a TE but also performs the work of a traditional FB, primarily a blocker, sometimes a FB for short yardage downs. It seems like the Packers always have one guy around who is a combo TE/FB. Not sure who that would be this year.

 

[Curly Calhoun]

Thanks Curly. I didn't know they've historically kept 4 TEs. I think the line blurs for one guy who is listed as a TE but also performs the work of a traditional FB, primarily a blocker, sometimes a FB for short yardage downs. It seems like the Packers always have one guy around who is a combo TE/FB. Not sure who that would be this year.

I find myself rooting for Chris Brroks to make this team, but realistically he may have a tough time. If the Pack only keeps three RB's I would think he's behind Jacobs, Wilson and Lloyd, and then there's usually a camp surprise or two to complicate things. Brooks played well for Green Bay last year and seems like a good guy - I hope they can find a spot for him.

The Pack under LeFleur normally carries four TE's, with one of them being an "H-back" type. Part of that may be they like the athleticism that translates well to special teams (Tyler Davis, for one, has benefited from that in the past). Ben Sims will likely be a candidate for the fourth TE spot if he has a good camp.

It is also noteworthy that the 53 you break camp with is not going to be the 53 you finish the season with - So much happens in the course of a season.

Just my thoughts.

 

[gopkrs]

We would at least like to stash Brooks on the PS.

 

[Heyjoe4]

I find myself rooting for Chris Brroks to make this team, but realistically he may have a tough time. If the Pack only keeps three RB's I would think he's behind Jacobs, Wilson and Lloyd, and then there's usually a camp surprise or two to complicate things. Brooks played well for Green Bay last year and seems like a good guy - I hope they can find a spot for him.

The Pack under LeFleur normally carries four TE's, with one of them being an "H-back" type. Part of that may be they like the athleticism that translates well to special teams (Tyler Davis, for one, has benefited from that in the past). Ben Sims will likely be a candidate for the fourth TE spot if he has a good camp.

It is also noteworthy that the 53 you break camp with is not going to be the 53 you finish the season with - So much happens in the course of a season.

Just my thoughts.

All good stuff, thanks Curly. I would hate to see either Brooks or Wilson leave. I just don't see the Packers carrying 4 RBs on the 53. And we still don't really know what Lloyd is capable of. His consideration as the #2 RB will subject him to plenty of competition in TC and the PS. Anyway, this will all come down to the last week, unless one of them is traded or released (unlikely).

 

[Heyjoe4]

We would at least like to stash Brooks on the PS.

I agree. Just don't see him clearing waivers, or at a minimum, it would be a close call. Still worth a try.

 

[PikeBadger]

I agree. Just don't see him clearing waivers, or at a minimum, it would be a close call. Still worth a try.

Not sure about that. Clearing waivers isn't as big a hurdle as many believe, imo. There are literally more than a thousand players getting cut at the same time and this RB draft class was huge which means household name RB's will be on the list of unemployed.

 

[Heyjoe4]

Not sure about that. Clearing waivers isn't as big a hurdle as many believe, imo. There are literally more than a thousand players getting cut at the same time and this RB draft class was huge which means household name RB's will be on the list of unemployed.

Good point. RBs in particular are pretty common and a guy like Brooks, without a lot of carries, may well slip through. And given the average short career span of a RB, it makes sense that there would be more of them.

 

[Curly Calhoun]

Not sure about that. Clearing waivers isn't as big a hurdle as many believe, imo. There are literally more than a thousand players getting cut at the same time and this RB draft class was huge which means household name RB's will be on the list of unemployed.

Timing is everything...When all the teams are making cuts at the same time and scrambling to get down to 53, the odds of a player clearing waivers is a lot better.

 

[Thirteen Below]

Timing is everything...When all the teams are making cuts at the same time and scrambling to get down to 53, the odds of a player clearing waivers is a lot better.

Perhaps especially an RB with only 55 career carries. Not a lot of tape to establish what you have in him.

 

[gopkrs]

Perhaps especially an RB with only 55 career carries. Not a lot of tape to establish what you have in him.

But, if we don't have several people looking at every single release, and taking it seriously; the organization is not doing the best job it can. That said, most teams are going to be happy to at least start out the season with their own choices and players that have been learning their playbooks.

 

[Heyjoe4]

Timing is everything...When all the teams are making cuts at the same time and scrambling to get down to 53, the odds of a player clearing waivers is a lot better.

A lot of guys are cut in the final roster moves to get to 53. I think that unless a team had a specific player on their radar, the guy slips through waivers untouched. Pike made a good point on this.

Anyway a guy like Brooks could very easily make it through and be added to the PS. Again I just don't think the Packers will keep 4 RBs on the final 53. It's also a position where injuries are common. Regardless, I feel good about the depth at RB and look forward to see what Lloyd can do.

 

[tynimiller]

Hardman last one out and Wooden last one in and I could easily swap those honestly.

QB (2)
-Jordan Love
-Malik Willis

RB (3)
-Josh Jacobs
-Marshawn Lloyd
-Emanuel Wilson

I feel bad for Chris Brooks, but I think we pull back to three and he is out...Savion's versatile offering is an emergency back up 4th back.

TE (3)

-Tucker Kraft
-Luke Musgrave
-Ben Sims

I predict Sims has a camp that cannot be ignored and Fitz is pushed out of his TE3 position.

WR (6)

-Romeo Doubs
-Jayden Reed
-Dontayvion Wicks
-Matthew Golden
-Savion Williams
-Malik Heath

Watson starts the season on the PUP...and I think Hardman is actually a cut

OL (10)

-Rasheed Walker
-Zach Tom
-Jordan Morgan
-Aaron Banks
-Sean Rhyan
-Elgton Jenkins
-Anthony Belton
-Jacob Monk
-John Williams
-Travis Glover

Those last spots between Telfort/Glover/Williams is going to be a battle.

DT (6)

-Kenny Clark
-Warren Brinson
-Nazir Stackhouse
-Devonte Wyatt
-Karl Brooks
-Carl Wooden

I think Wooden might get pushed out...

DE (5)
-Rashan Gary
-Lukas Van Ness
-Kingsley Enagbare
-Brenton Cox
-Barryn Sorrell

*I share Dantes prediction that Enagbare could be on the way out in a trade but not before initial 53

EDGE/LB (1)
-Collin Oliver
I genuinely think we see him at both spots, each as a depth reserve position in 2025 - but there is too much there to not like and expect he sticks.

LB (4)
-Quay Walker
-Edgerrin Cooper
-Isaiah McDuffie
-Isaiah Simmons

I am projecting Dumas-Johnson puts serious heat on Hopper though and I struggled...ultimately I think neither make it and we see who clears waivers...Oliver's hybrid offering edges them both.

CB (5)
-Jaire Alexander
-Kesiean Nixon
-Nate Hobbs
-Carrington Valentine
-Kalen King

I think Micah Robinson doesn't make it...and him or Kamal Hadden go PS (or both)

SAF (5)

-Xavier McKinney
-Evan Williams
-Javon Bullard
-Zayne Anderson
-Johnathan Baldwin

Kitan is overcome by the playmaking Johnathan Baldwin UDFA

ST (3)

-Brandon McManus
-Daniel Whelan
-Matt Orzech

 

[Heyjoe4]

Hardman last one out and Wooden last one in and I could easily swap those honestly.

QB (2)
-Jordan Love
-Malik Willis

RB (3)
-Josh Jacobs
-Marshawn Lloyd
-Emanuel Wilson

I feel bad for Chris Brooks, but I think we pull back to three and he is out...Savion's versatile offering is an emergency back up 4th back.

TE (3)

-Tucker Kraft
-Luke Musgrave
-Ben Sims

I predict Sims has a camp that cannot be ignored and Fitz is pushed out of his TE3 position.

WR (6)

-Romeo Doubs
-Jayden Reed
-Dontayvion Wicks
-Matthew Golden
-Savion Williams
-Malik Heath

Watson starts the season on the PUP...and I think Hardman is actually a cut

OL (10)

-Rasheed Walker
-Zach Tom
-Jordan Morgan
-Aaron Banks
-Sean Rhyan
-Elgton Jenkins
-Anthony Belton
-Jacob Monk
-John Williams
-Travis Glover

Those last spots between Telfort/Glover/Williams is going to be a battle.

DT (6)

-Kenny Clark
-Warren Brinson
-Nazir Stackhouse
-Devonte Wyatt
-Karl Brooks
-Carl Wooden

I think Wooden might get pushed out...

DE (5)
-Rashan Gary
-Lukas Van Ness
-Kingsley Enagbare
-Brenton Cox
-Barryn Sorrell

*I share Dantes prediction that Enagbare could be on the way out in a trade but not before initial 53

EDGE/LB (1)
-Collin Oliver
I genuinely think we see him at both spots, each as a depth reserve position in 2025 - but there is too much there to not like and expect he sticks.

LB (4)
-Quay Walker
-Edgerrin Cooper
-Isaiah McDuffie
-Isaiah Simmons

I am projecting Dumas-Johnson puts serious heat on Hopper though and I struggled...ultimately I think neither make it and we see who clears waivers...Oliver's hybrid offering edges them both.

CB (5)
-Jaire Alexander
-Kesiean Nixon
-Nate Hobbs
-Carrington Valentine
-Kalen King

I think Micah Robinson doesn't make it...and him or Kamal Hadden go PS (or both)

SAF (5)

-Xavier McKinney
-Evan Williams
-Javon Bullard
-Zayne Anderson
-Johnathan Baldwin

Kitan is overcome by the playmaking Johnathan Baldwin UDFA

ST (3)

-Brandon McManus
-Daniel Whelan
-Matt Orzech

This is a solid list. I also think JA sticks around, and that may explain Gluten's lack of interest in CBs in the draft. I also think Hobbs is gonna up his game significantly in GB.

Brooks is, unfortunately, the odd man out at RB. I really like him, but Wilson has played better and for longer, and unless Lloyd completely messes up, which I don't think happens, he elevates to be Jacobs' backup, or in two RB sets. RB is a strong group for the Packers, even if/when an injury should occur. And rookie WR Williams can be deployed like a Deebo Samuel from time to time.

I hope rookie Sorrell has a great year. Designating him at Edge will likely mean more snaps than LB. I know he's mostly a feel-good story now, but there's nothing like a guy with his enthusiasm.

I expect Brinson will also have an outsized impact of the rush/blitz game.

All in all, it's a good roster. Good enough to unseat the Lions? Probably not for pre-season projections, but that could change once they start playing. I am mostly looking to what Love can deliver in 2025-2026.

And there is still a long time before the 53 is finalized, and lots of surprises along the way.

 

[tynimiller]

This is a solid list. I also think JA sticks around, and that may explain Gluten's lack of interest in CBs in the draft. I also think Hobbs is gonna up his game significantly in GB.

Brooks is, unfortunately, the odd man out at RB. I really like him, but Wilson has played better and for longer, and unless Lloyd completely messes up, which I don't think happens, he elevates to be Jacobs' backup, or in two RB sets. RB is a strong group for the Packers, even if/when an injury should occur. And rookie WR Williams can be deployed like a Deebo Samuel from time to time.

I hope rookie Sorrell has a great year. Designating him at Edge will likely mean more snaps than LB. I know he's mostly a feel-good story now, but there's nothing like a guy with his enthusiasm.

I expect Brinson will also have an outsized impact of the rush/blitz game.

All in all, it's a good roster. Good enough to unseat the Lions? Probably not for pre-season projections, but that could change once they start playing. I am mostly looking to what Love can deliver in 2025-2026.

And there is still a long time before the 53 is finalized, and lots of surprises along the way.

In truth, if we don't move Enagbare, I don't expect Sorrell this season to see more than likely 20% or so of snaps on the season unless some unexpected reason causes his need to play to rise.

Brinson in truth to me is the last guy in right now if we keep 6 and that is behind Nazir who I think will offer the team more than he does...however we shall see. Like Sorrell I wouldn't expect a ton of snaps year one out of Brinson again unless say Wooden struggles or injury hits.

 

[Heyjoe4]

In truth, if we don't move Enagbare, I don't expect Sorrell this season to see more than likely 20% or so of snaps on the season unless some unexpected reason causes his need to play to rise.

Brinson in truth to me is the last guy in right now if we keep 6 and that is behind Nazir who I think will offer the team more than he does...however we shall see. Like Sorrell I wouldn't expect a ton of snaps year one out of Brinson again unless say Wooden struggles or injury hits.

All good points. Last year, rookie S Williams didn't start getting meaningful snaps until the halfway point of the season. For these new guys taken in rounds 4-7, and UDFAs, it's just hard to get snaps ahead of established guys.

Fortunately and/or unfortunately, there are numerous injuries in the NFL, giving a backup(s) a chance to show what he can do.

No matter - I like the recent draft overall. Sorrell, Brinson, and Nazir look good. Gluten stuck to his board and had the discipline of taking the BPA in an area of need.

The most intriguing guy of the bunch, in my opinion, is WR Williams. After Golden, I didn't expect another WR. He's tall, and the Packers need that with Watson out. I think there are some different plays where MLF can use him well.

 

[Curly Calhoun]

All good points. Last year, rookie S Williams didn't start getting meaningful snaps until the halfway point of the season. For these new guys taken in rounds 4-7, and UDFAs, it's just hard to get snaps ahead of established guys.

Fortunately and/or unfortunately, there are numerous injuries in the NFL, giving a backup(s) a chance to show what he can do.

No matter - I like the recent draft overall. Sorrell, Brinson, and Nazir look good. Gluten stuck to his board and had the discipline of taking the BPA in an area of need.

The most intriguing guy of the bunch, in my opinion, is WR Williams. After Golden, I didn't expect another WR. He's tall, and the Packers need that with Watson out. I think there are some different plays where MLF can use him well.

One guess is as good as another, but my guess is that Hardman finds his way on to the initial 53, and that both Hopper and Oladapo get another year.

Going to be some tough cuts this year.

 

[SudsMcBucky]

One guess is as good as another, but my guess is that Hardman finds his way on to the initial 53, and that both Hopper and Oladapo get another year.

Going to be some tough cuts this year.

That's usually a good problem to have.

 

[tynimiller]

One guess is as good as another, but my guess is that Hardman finds his way on to the initial 53, and that both Hopper and Oladapo get another year.

Going to be some tough cuts this year.

Absolutely...when you're a playoff team with a clear top10 defense and one of the better offenses (some metrics top 10) and really only lose Josh Myers and TJ Slaton as far as guys that played a significant amount of snaps....and you sign what Hardman, Simmons and add a draft class...every single position group there are a guy or two on the hot seat.

 

[gopkrs]

The way the cuts will most likely go; I would not want to give Simmons too much of a shot unless he comes out blazing. I wouldn't want to let go of someone because of him as it stands right now. To me it isn't important where he went in the draft 4 or 5 years ago

 

[Thirteen Below]

One guess is as good as another, but my guess is that Hardman finds his way on to the initial 53, and that both Hopper and Oladapo get another year.

I think that this was always going to be the year for Hopper to take his step forward; from what Green Bay said last year, he was drafted mostly with his 2nd year in mind, not his 1st. They indicated that they expected him to have a slower development curve than Cooper, and I think Oladapo was expected to also take a year to develop.