Before the season began, we did our annual best and worst case scenarios for the entire Packer training camp roster. It's fun to take a look back and see how we did. First we'll take a look back at what we wrote before the season, and then give our take after the season. It's kind of our version of post-season assessment.

• Ryan Grant -- After a holdout early in training camp, Grant is in the fold. But now he's nursing an injury that may or may not set him back. Whether being in training camp would have given Grant better conditioning and decreased his susceptibility is up for debate. It appears he'll be ready to go for the season opener on Monday Night Football against the Minnesota Vikings, though. Best case, Grant has the same type of season he did last year, but it begins week one. He rushes for at least 1200 yards and takes a lot of pressure of Aaron Rodgers. Worst case, Grant doesn't live up to the hype and is a middle of the road NFL running back. He starts but doesn't strike fear in anyone.

Grant: Somewhere inbetween. While Grant had a good season, it just didn't start in week one. I really, really like Grant, although like most people, I think his delay in getting to training camp set him back. He's a downhill runner with enough wiggle to get to the second level. And once he gets to the second level, he has more than adequate speed to be a threat to get to the endzone almost any time. Expect even better numbers next year if he can stay healthy.

• Brandon Jackson -- It's time to see whether the hype given to Jackson from head coach Mike McCarthy is warranted or not. After a rookie year in which he slowly but steadily improved, Jackson stands to play a significant role in the offense even if he doesn't start. Best case, Jackson shows that the Packers have 1 and 1A running back with him and Grant much like the New York Giants duo of Brandon Jacobs and Ahmad Bradshaw. Worst case, Jackson eventually loses his grip on the top backup job and finishes the season somewhere in the realm of 200 rushing yards.

Jackson: Somewhere inbetween. I guess I expected more out of Jackson this year. I think most people did. Head coach Mike McCarthy did an awful good job of hyping him up this past offseason saying he was one of the most improved players on the team. It's not like Jackson played poorly. But he had trouble staying healthy near the end of the year. He's a willing blocker and can catch the ball out of the backfield as good or better than any other running back on the team. He can be the top backup, but this is the NFL. A rookie could easily take his place next year. On a related note, the Packers should definitely draft Iowa's Shonn Greene if he's still available in the second round like many people predict. I think Greene is a top 10 NFL talent. The Packers don't exactly "need" a running back, but if he's around, get him! 

• Vernand Morency -- Remember when rushed for over 100 yards in a game in the 2006 season after the Packers traded for him? And when he rushed for 99 in another? Remember the high expectations? It wasn't all that long ago, and I doubt he's lost that much. Best case, Morency's solid play both running the ball and in his pass protection have him pushing for Jackson's hold on the No. 2 halfback spot. Worst case, I can envision a scenario where the Packers either cut or trade Morency when they decide either Noah Herron or Kregg Lumpkin is a better choice. Not a likely scenario but possible.

Morency: Worst case. The Packers must have made the right decision in releasing him. Not a single other team in the NFL was interested either.

• Noah Herron -- The book on Herron has always been that he's a solid but not spectacular performer. The type of guy you can rely to play mistake free football, but not the type who's going to break off a 50 yard touchdown run. Best case, Herron's continued solid play has him becoming the third down specialist because he can catch the ball out of the backfield as well as take on blitzing linebackers. Worst case, the Packers keep a potential game breaker like Lumpkin instead of going the safe route with Herron.

Herron: Worst case. Herron is bouncing around the NFL while trying to keep the dream alive. He was signed by the Buccaneers late in the '08, and has already signed a future contract with the New York Jets for '09.

• Kregg Lumpkin -- The Packers are doing more than just kicking the tires with Lumpkin through their first two preseason games. They're taking him for a very, very long test drive. With the exception of his one costly fumble, he's played pretty well too. Best case, the Packers think that if they cut Lumpkin, someone's going to gobble him up before they can stash him on their practice squad. Therefore, he actually makes the roster. Worst case, he's on somebody else's practice squad. Someone in the NFL is going to give him a shot if it isn't the Packers.

Lumpkin: Best case. Lumpkin showed some preseason and early regular season potential. It's too bad he got hurt, but that's been the story of his life. With the re-emergence of DeShawn Wynn, it'll likely be a two man battle for the third running back spot on the roster. They should hype it up like a boxing match. Have them pose for a photo nose to nose. That's what it's going to be like in training camp.

• DeShawn Wynn -- It's hard to envision the Packers giving Wynn another chance. With Grant and Jackson being locks, it looks like either Morency, Herron, and Lumpkin would all be more reliable options than the up and down Wynn. Best case, the Packers brass disagrees with me and Wynn somehow, someway finds his way onto the roster. Worst case, he's looking through the newspaper classifieds.

Wynn: Best case. Wow, I'm prophetic. After being released by the team before the final round of roster cuts then later added to the practice squad, Wynn somehow, someway found himself on the 53-man roster. Best of all, he really showed something the last two games of the season highlighted by a 100-yard rushing day in the season finale against the Lions. Now it's time for Wynn to train like he's never trained before in preparation of the fight for his roster life in training camp.

• Korey Hall -- The Packers got a pleasant surprise when last year's sixth round draft choice became a starter for them. He didn't wow anyone, but he made a lot of NFL All-Rookie teams at fullback. That being said, there weren't a ton of rookie fullbacks. Best case, Hall learns and grows and takes a big step up in his second year, which includes a couple touchdowns on the receiving end of passes. Worst case, the Packers phase the fullback out of the offense like a lot of other teams in the NFL. Hall becomes primarily a special teams player.

Hall: Somewhere inbetween. Hall was injury prone, which limited his effectiveness. Pound for pound, he's a pretty good blocker. But is he really what the Packers want? John Kuhn is the better blocker of the two. However, Hall has shown he's an improved receiver. They'll probably end up splitting time again next season, but Hall has to become a better special teams player. He should be playing on nearly every unit and be near the team leader in special teams tackles.

• John Kuhn -- There's a segment of fans out there who attribute last year's successes in the running game to Kuhn whose blocking paved the way for some long touchdowns for Grant. If he can continue to do that along with being a consistent special teams contributor, he should find himself a spot again. Best case, Kuhn unseats Hall in the starting lineup at fullback. He also contributes a touchdown or two. Worst case, the Packers decide they're only going with one fullback and Hall is it.

Kuhn: Somewhere inbetween. The Packers didn't break those long runs like they did the previous season, which was a disappointment. But showed improvement as both a runner and a receiver. It was nice to see them hand off to the fullback once in a while. Like Hall, Kuhn needs to become a better special teams player. Seeing as neither of them play a ton on offense, they need to become special teams demons.

• Ryan Powdrell -- Powdrell's biggest asset is that he's a big, bruising fullback. Whether that works in his favor or not, I'm not sure. Best case, Powdrell is asked to be on the practice squad, which would actually be a step up for him seeing as he spent all last season on injured reserve. Worst case, the Packers go with Kuhn and the only big, bruiser they need.

Powdrell: Worst case. He spent all of one week on the Buccanneers' practice squad in mid-October. That was it.

• Corey White -- White's biggest asset is that he's versatile. He's a fullback but can play halfback in a pinch like he did during the 2007 preseason. Best case, White is back for his second stint on the practice squad and even that is looking like a long shot. Worst case, pink slip.

White: Worst case. Haven't heard of him since he left the Packers.