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Green Bay Packers: Predicting the starters for the 2018 season

By Brian Sampson

CANTON, OH - AUGUST 07: Aaron Rodgers #12 and head coach Mike McCarthy of the Green Bay Packers look on after the NFL Hall of Fame Game against the Indianapolis Colts was cancelled due to poor field conditions at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium on August 7, 2016 in Canton, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
CANTON, OH - AUGUST 07: Aaron Rodgers #12 and head coach Mike McCarthy of the Green Bay Packers look on after the NFL Hall of Fame Game against the Indianapolis Colts was cancelled due to poor field conditions at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium on August 7, 2016 in Canton, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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Inside Linebacker: Blake Martinez

I went away from the traditional two inside linebacker look for the defense, as Blake Martinez is the lone starter.

Part of that is due to the evolving NFL game. More often than not, teams roll out three receivers on the field and look to create mismatches in the passing game. By only going with one inside linebacker it will allow Green Bay to put three corners on the field to compensate.

Also, Martinez is the only inside backer deserving of a starting spot. He really grew last season and certainly has his arrow pointing up. Behind him, Jake Ryan has struggled and Oren Burks is an unknown as a third round rookie.

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