Green Bay Packers: 5 most important training camp battles

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DETROIT, MI – DECEMBER 31: Brett Hundley #7 of the Green Bay Packers is wrapped up by Tahir Whitehead #59 of the Detroit Lions during the first quarter at Ford Field on December 31, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

5. Backup Quarterback: Brett Hundley vs DeShone Kizer

Even though the winner of the backup quarterback competition won’t have to see the field very often (hopefully), it’s incredibly important for a number of reasons.

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First, it might determine how many quarterbacks the Packers keep on the roster. If both players show out and have tremendous camps, Green Bay might be inclined to keep both of them. If Hundley has a great camp and Kizer struggles, the Packers might also be inclined to keep both of them due to Hundley’s pending free agent status and Kizer being a second round pick just last year.

However, if Kizer totally dominates the matchup and proves his worth, Green Bay might be more willing to cut Hundley, freeing up a roster spot at a different position. This is critical because the Packers have rarely carried three quarterbacks on their 53-man roster.

Second, in the nightmare scenario where Rodgers goes down (even if it’s for a short period of time), Green Bay is going to want their quarterback to play better than last season. This is a great time for the young men at this position to catch the coach’s eye and prove they will be ready if called upon.

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