Wide Receivers and Tight Ends: Who Will Catch The 53

May 20, 2010   ·   Donovan Lanham   ·   Jump to comments

As OTAs and camp start, the foundation becomes laid for all 32 NFL franchises, and the 80 players all compete for the already limited spots on the 53 man roster. As is the case for all teams, certain positions are more open than others. This is also the case for Green Bay.
We take a peek at the wide receivers and tight ends, where several players battle for one spot, and in the case of the tight ends, three must battle for two.
Green Bay's receivers are among the best and deepest in the NFL. Two 1,000 yard receivers in Jennings and Driver, and young, solid contributors in Jones and Nelson. This group is a consistent one, and are Aaron Rodgers's best weapons in the passing game.
Again, as OTAs and camp starts, Jennings and Driver are lock to make the roster; Jones and Nelson will be competing for more playing time as the number three receiver in the slot. The number five spot is again open, with Swain having been injured early last season after winning the No. 5 spot over...

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