1 player from each Packers position group to watch vs. Saints

The Green Bay Packers take on the New Orleans Saints at Lambeau Field on Friday in their second preseason game.

Here is one player from each position group to keep your eyes on as things unfold.

Quarterback: Jordan Love

Jordan Love is coming off an up-and-down performance against San Francisco. We had heard throughout training camp how his confidence had improved, and we saw that pre-snap as well as with several passes that he zipped to the receiver at the top of his drop.

However, accuracy and decision-making were still issues. What we want to continue to see from Love is progression, and against New Orleans, that means cleaning things up a bit in these areas.

Running back: Tyler Goodson

Prior to the 49ers game, I’m not sure any of us knew where the running back battle stood, but in terms of playing time, it would appear that Tyler Goodson is the front-runner for the third running back role until Kylin Hill is available.

Goodson led the running back group in snaps and carries while averaging 3.1 yards per rush, although the run-blocking from the offensive line was an issue. Let’s see if he is in the driver’s seat again or if it’s another back against New Orleans.

Wide receiver: Juwann Winfree

Matt LaFleur has never rostered more than six receivers during his tenure as head coach, and right now, there are six locks at the position. Juwann Winfree has positioned himself well to be that seventh receiver, having caught the attention of Aaron Rodgers and continued to build that trust with him while also contributing on special teams.

In the preseason opener, Winfree caught all three of his targets for 27 yards. He will need to continue building upon his previous performances and have that playmaking carry over from practice to the game.

Tight end: Tyler Davis

If there was any doubt about whether or not Tyler Davis was going to make the team, that likely went away with the Packers releasing Dominique Dafney. With Robert Tonyan back, Davis’ role on offense will shrink, but he is going to be a core special teams player.

LaFleur, Rich Bisaccia, and Brian Gutekunst all talked up Davis this summer, but he very much struggled in his first preseason game, both as a pass-catcher and a blocker. Let’s hope that improves this week.

Offensive line: Zach Tom

If Elgton Jenkins is ready to go for Week 1, the Packers’ offensive line gained some much-needed stability. The only position now up for grabs may be right guard with Yosh Nijman at left…