Green Bay Packers Discussion

[jackalope]

I would take Ruvell Martin over Ferguson. I was impressed by Martin at the end of the season, and Ferguson once again disappointed.

[princefielder28]

Originally Posted by jackalope

I would take Ruvell Martin over Ferguson. I was impressed by Martin at the end of the season, and Ferguson once again disappointed.

IMO Ferguson has never done anything to give people optimism

[johbur]

Ferguson is going into his seventh year. With his build and how he played special teams, I think coaches were always waiting for him to explode and become a Sterling Sharpe or something. Same with David Martin. Huge talent potential, small production. Now, Ferguson has not had great luck injury wise, and that cheap shot clothesline he took form the Jagsonville safety really took away a pretty decent season up until that point, but there comes a time when it is time to move on. I'd rather have a guy like Ruvell, who kills himself working so hard, than a guy like Ferguson who took three seasons just to figure our he wasn't guaranteed a spot due to his draft status and that he needed to start playing for pay, rather than expecting things to be given to him like in college.

I like DD, Jennings, Martin, Jones, Clowney and the Packers keeping a sixth receiver (though he'll be cut when Koren Robinson comes back), Carlton Brewster.

[TitleTown088]

Originally Posted by princefielder28

IMO Ferguson has never done anything to give people optimism

How about the clutch catch against winfield in the last game against the queens?

[jackalope]

So what's the deal with Koren Robinson? Do we have to keep a roster spot open for him? Are we gonna keep him around?

[neko4]

what happen to the gado appreciation thread?

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[johbur]

Originally Posted by jackalope

So what's the deal with Koren Robinson? Do we have to keep a roster spot open for him? Are we gonna keep him around?

I don't think he needs a roster spot until he's active. Hence, the Packers will keep a special teamer on the active roster, like Brewster. Then that person will get cut and Koren gets put on the roster. Then our KR game improves greatly and so does our third down conversion rate...

[jackalope]

If anyone is interested, i found Antonio Freeman's amazing catch and hosted it on YouTube.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=m_dQrqiFIKI

[princefielder28]

Originally Posted by jackalope

If anyone is interested, i found Antonio Freeman's amazing catch and hosted it on YouTube.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=m_dQrqiFIKI

Always fun to watch :)

[TitleTown088]

http://www.packersnews.com/apps/pbcs.../70526011/1989

Jones not taking over?

[Vince Lombardi]

Originally Posted by TitleTown088

http://www.packersnews.com/apps/pbcs.../70526011/1989

Jones not taking over?

yea that's an interesting situation to keep an eye on.

[johbur]

Originally Posted by Vince Lombardi

yea that's an interesting situation to keep an eye on.

The guy had open-heart surgery. I am worried that his health is bad and they just don't want to say publicly that he isn't doing well, given the trauma the team went through with Hatley. That Harlan stays for 2007 is to the Packers' benefit, as he's been great.

[princefielder28]

Best of wishes to Jones and hope he gets better!

[princefielder28]

Here's the story: http://www.packersnews.com/apps/pbcs...705270673/1989

[Football Fan]

Mike Reinfeldt would be an interesting option if he could be lured away from Tennessee.

[PACKmanN]

Originally Posted by Football Fan

Mike Reinfeldt would be an interesting option if he could be lured away from Tennessee.

wasnt he with the seahawks when TT was there?

[Football Fan]

Originally Posted by PACKmanN

wasnt he with the seahawks when TT was there?

Yep. He joined the Packers in 1993 and worked with Ron Wolf during the rebirth of th Greenbay Packers. I think him and Thompson might make a good team, they have quite a bit of history together and continues the whole Ron Wolf chain.

"Former Packers executive Mike Reinfeldt, who was hired in February to be the Tennessee Titans executive vice president and general manager, also could be a candidate, though it may be difficult to lure him away from his new job.


Before he left the Packers in 1998 to follow Mike Holmgren to the Seattle Seahawks, Reinfeldt was on track to be Harlan's eventual replacement. "

Heres another story about the situation.http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=611257

[jackalope]

Who do you guys expect to win the Strong Safety position?

[princefielder28]

Originally Posted by jackalope

Who do you guys expect to win the Strong Safety position?

Marviel Underwood

[jackalope]

Originally Posted by princefielder28

Marviel Underwood

Yeah, Underwood looked really good before his injury, so if he continues to play well he'll likely start.

[GB12]

#1 Underwood supporter

I have been leading the way of the Underwood bandwagon.

[Moses]

Underwood has a good shot but it's still Manuel's spot to lose. I think Rouse could make a play at it if he proves he can keep up in coverage. I would love to see him earn the position because he's the type of vocal leader the Packers need in their secondary.

[PACKmanN]

Originally Posted by GB12

I have been leading the way of the Underwood bandwagon.

well that bandwagon is going to go off the road when the Manuel bandwagon start rolling :)

[TitleTown088]

I'd like to see Rouse/ Manuel in on running downs and Underwood with the pass downs.

[GB12]

Originally Posted by TitleTown088

I'd like to see Rouse/ Manuel in on running downs and Underwood with the pass downs.

Nah, you have to stick with one guy. Safety isn't like DE where you can use multiple guys, there needs to be one player in on 100% of the downs.