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Packers & Colts: What to watch for

August 26, 2011 By Bill Scott

Here’s what I’ll be keeping a close eye on tonight in preseason game #3 between the Green Bay Packers and Indianapolis Colts.

1.  TJ Lang has been named the official starter at LG, winning the battle against
     rookie Derek Sherrod.  Lang will see some speed against the Colts tonight,
     seeing some time against former Chicago Bear Tommy Harris.  The Packers
     offense has allowed 9 QB sacks in the first two games.  They need to shore up
     that problem starting tonight.

2.  James Starks is healthy and returns to action tonight.  This is a big
      opportunity for Starks, who could take the reins as the top halfback on the
      roster.  Mike McCarthy has said he’d like two tailbacks to share time,
      meaning Ryan Grant and Starks could share time.  But aside from an ankle
      injury that has caused Starks to miss some time, he’s looked very good and
      may be a step ahead of Grant.

3.  There’s a logjam of backup wide receivers that are hoping the Packers will
      keep 6 wide receivers.  Chastain West, Tori Gurley and Brett Swain would
      all be candidates to fill that extra receiver slot.  It will likely come down to
      special teams if the Packers keep six.  Swain has excelled in that area the last
      two years.  Gurley blocked a pair of punts during practice this week to stand
      out as well.  West had a big game at WR last week, including a 97 yard TD
      reception in the win over Arizona.

4.  After Desmond Bishop and A.J. Hawk, there’s a pretty good battle going on
      for backup spots.  Robert Francois was with the team last year and is a
      near lock to grab one of the spots.  Rookie D.J. Smith has been solid and
      is drawing weekly praise from the coaching staff.  Coming on late is Cardia
     Jackson, who has had a good week of practice.

5.  Pat Lee vs. Josh Gordy for the last cornerback job.  Lee has some catching
      up to do.  Gordy has been very impressive in this camp.  Brandon
      Underwood is back from injury and will have to stand out the last two weeks
      to have a chance.

The Packers have to trim their roster to 80-players by 3pm Tuesday afternoon and then down to the final limit of 53 players by 5pm next Saturday.

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