Undrafted rookie offensive lineman Don Barclay is closing in on a roster spot
The Green Bay Packers will conclude the exhibition season tonight against the Chiefs. There’s little reason for the starters to play or for fans to watch. But if you do decide to spend three hours in front of the tube or in the stadium, here are 10 players to keep an eye on. Tonight’s game could be their Super Bowl.
OL DON BARCLAY - The coaching staff seems to think he can function at tackle – even though most scouts projected him solely as an inside player. The more he can do, the better his chances to stick on the final roster.
WR DIONDRE BOREL - Thompson probably doesn’t want to give up on Borel just yet, but the former quarterback is running out of time to prove his worth. He needs to make some plays on offense and/or special teams.
TE BRANDON BOSTICK - Started training camp as the longest of long shots, but he’s made some athletic plays, and just as importantly, he’s been accountable. A spot on the pr...
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PLAYERS:
Don Barclay,
Diondre Borel,
Brandon Bostick,
Lawrence Guy,
Graham Harrell,
Ted Thompson,
Terrell Manning,
Jerron McMillian,
M.D. Jennings,
Brandon Saine,
James Starks,
Sam Shields,
Reggie Wells,
Evan Dietrich-Smith
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