Training Camp Battles

[Smidgeon]

Discuss

[Fritz]

Serious? It's the punter battle, man, it's the punter battle.

[Tony Oday]

DL back ups. Punter will work for whatever reason I am confident.

[Smidgeon]

Serious? It's the punter battle, man, it's the punter battle.

Forgot about the punters. Guess I (sadly) got used to that being a year-in, year-out battle.

[Smidgeon]

DL back ups. Punter will work for whatever reason I am confident.

I thought about that. But I think that after the big three, Neal probably won't have much competition for next man in. I wanted to keep the battles to starters or key backups.

Honestly, I'd personally love to see Harrell finally overcome his injuries and start playing well. I don't have a lot of hope, but I'm giving him some.

[mraynrand]

Pickett v training table

Neal v Huffy

http://image3.examiner.com/images/blog/EXID14111/slideshows/donalddriver.jpg

[Joemailman]

Burnett and Bigby

Actually, I think the battle between Lee and Underwood is just as important. The winner might be playing nickel at the start of the season.

[gbgary]

al and his knee...with al winning.

[packerbacker1234]

Bigby has to actually be on the roster first.

[BobDobbs]

Well we already got our first great camp battle with Brandon Underwood Vs Stripper/Prostitutes. I'm not sure who won that one.

I think the one to watch now is Brandon Vs his wife Brandy that's got to be a hard fought battle.

[BobDobbs]

Seriously though. I think the CB position will be the most interesting, because of so many possible outcomes and how important it's going to be to the team's success.

I'd almost say the interior O-line, because that one is really difficult to call. But as we saw last year, pre-season games aren't a very good measure of an O-line. Even if I was watching the practices live I probably wouldn't be able to tell you who was a better lineman.

[bobblehead]

Pickett v training table

Neal v Huffy

http://image3.examiner.com/images/blog/EXID14111/slideshows/donalddriver.jpg

that poor bike vs. Drivers?? ass should be added to the poll

[Gunakor]

Pickett v training table

Neal v Huffy

http://image3.examiner.com/images/blog/EXID14111/slideshows/donalddriver.jpg

that poor bike vs. Drivers?? ass should be added to the poll

Don certainly doesn't look too happy in that photo, does he?

Reminds me of the TWC commercial where it was Nick Barnett riding the tiny little pedal bike, and Driver speeding by him on a 10 speed.

[Scott Campbell]

Bigby vs. Burnett is way ahead, and I'd be looking forward to that one too if I didn't think the battle was already over.

[Fritz]

Pickett v training table

Neal v Huffy

http://image3.examiner.com/images/blog/EXID14111/slideshows/donalddriver.jpg

that poor bike vs. Drivers?? ass should be added to the poll

Versus his ass? I don't think so. It looks like his nuts are being crushed.

[Smidgeon]

I, for one, actually am looking forward to the WR battle. While DD will still put up a good year, I really want to see Nelson and/or Jones take their game to the next level. Especially since both will be seeing the field frequently in McCarthy's high-octane passing game.

(There. Does that sound like I could write a fluff piece for the newspaper? Or did I forget to mention "pad level"?)

[SkinBasket]

I'll let my vote remain secret.

On an unrelated note I hope Atari Bigby dies slowly and painfully. Not literally, of course, but in a metaphysical metaphorical terrible cock disease kind of way.

[swede]

It's related.

[Iron Mike]

M3
http://blackchristiannews.com/news/080805mccarthy_h1000.h2.jpg

vs.

Golden Corral
http://www.tampabay.com/multimedia/archive/00033/nal_buffet081308_33874c.jpeg

[Freak Out]

M3
http://blackchristiannews.com/news/080805mccarthy_h1000.h2.jpg

vs.

Golden Corral
http://www.tampabay.com/multimedia/archive/00033/nal_buffet081308_33874c.jpeg

I thought it was Ponderosa. :)

[mraynrand]

http://i453.photobucket.com/albums/qq254/mraynrand/fourths.jpg

[TennesseePackerBacker]

Maybe it's the ex- O-lineman in me but I had to pick the fight for LG. One of the biggest predictors of success is O-line play. If this becomes a contested battle we might just be seeing the Packers offense reach new heights.

[packerbacker1234]

I wonder how well bigby is going to enjoy not playing this year.

He thinks he deserves a Nick Collins contraact, rumor has it. Rumor also has it that the packers drafted Burnett in anticipation of this problem.


So, rumor has it Bigby is in deep shit if he doesn't get in camp asap.

[Fritz]

Knee bend vs. pad level.

[Joemailman]

Packers DL vs Training Camp Buffet Table.

[pbmax]

Knee bend vs. pad level.
Waist benders have no chance.

I voted LG but RT is my concern. Tauscher is a wonderful Packer and apparently a fine human being too. But he was a declining RT last year, even though he was better than Barbre. He might be healthier this year and not cause a ounce of worry.

But currently I am worried about backup RT more than LG, as odd as that sounds.

[Patler]

PackerRats vs. ???????

[Freak Out]

PackerRats vs. ???????

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[Patler]

PackerRats vs. ???????

??????? Want to start a new website?

Not me, but I figure everyone has gone somewhere. Not many post here very often.
The question is; will they come back, or stay wherever?
Therefore:

PackerRats vs. ???????

[Joemailman]

Knee bend vs. pad level.
Waist benders have no chance.

I voted LG but RT is my concern. Tauscher is a wonderful Packer and apparently a fine human being too. But he was a declining RT last year, even though he was better than Barbre. He might be healthier this year and not cause a ounce of worry.

But currently I am worried about backup RT more than LG, as odd as that sounds.

I'd be pretty comfortable with Lang at RT. Giaco not so much. LG strikes me as being the position where mediocrity rules. Them Mike Wahle types are hard to come by.

[get louder at lambeau]

PackerRats vs. ???????

??????? Want to start a new website?

Not me, but I figure everyone has gone somewhere. Not many post here very often.
The question is; will they come back, or stay wherever?
Therefore:

PackerRats vs. ???????

Well, the ones I go to are (in order) packersplanet.com, packersnews.net (not .com/GBPG), packerrats, and packershome.com. Packersnews.net gets the most traffic out of those, I think.

[Freak Out]

PackerRats vs. ???????

??????? Want to start a new website?

Not me, but I figure everyone has gone somewhere. Not many post here very often.
The question is; will they come back, or stay wherever?
Therefore:

PackerRats vs. ???????

If anyone has the time to run a website/forum that actually draws new members I would be more than happy to help finance it. I just don't have the time or knowhow to do it. Is PackerRats for sale again? :lol:

[pbmax]

PackerRats vs. ???????

vs. Logic and Common Sense. We bring emotion and self-doubt to the LCD screen like no other website.

[Lurker64]

I'm most excited to watch the battle for the 5th and 6th DL. Raji, Jenkins, Pickett, and Neal are in, and we'll keep six so the last two spots comes down to Anthony Toribio, Ronald Talley, Jarius Wynn, Justin Harrell, and C.J. Wilson. Since we'll suit up 5 on game days, one of those guys is going to have to play some snaps, no less.

[RashanGary]

I'm going to be there on Saturday and both of Sundays practices. I plan to watch the DL mostly.

[Joemailman]

I'm most excited to watch the battle for the 5th and 6th DL. Raji, Jenkins, Pickett, and Neal are in, and we'll keep six so the last two spots comes down to Anthony Toribio, Ronald Talley, Jarius Wynn, Justin Harrell, and C.J. Wilson. Since we'll suit up 5 on game days, one of those guys is going to have to play some snaps, no less.

I think there's a decent chance they keep 7, especially if they decide to keep Harrell. There might not be 9 LB's worth keeping. The experiment with Jenkins at OLB is a way to try to make 7 DL/8 LB work instead of 6/9.

[Freak Out]

I'm most excited to watch the battle for the 5th and 6th DL. Raji, Jenkins, Pickett, and Neal are in, and we'll keep six so the last two spots comes down to Anthony Toribio, Ronald Talley, Jarius Wynn, Justin Harrell, and C.J. Wilson. Since we'll suit up 5 on game days, one of those guys is going to have to play some snaps, no less.

I think there's a decent chance they keep 7, especially if they decide to keep Harrell. There might not be 9 LB's worth keeping. The experiment with Jenkins at OLB is a way to try to make 7 DL/8 LB work instead of 6/9.

Does Harrell even make the final cut? DL should be a battle....OL and backup CB/DB.....of course the annual punter shootout.

[DonHutson]

Anyone else think they could keep Lee, Havner, and Quarless? They could dump one of the 3 FB's they carried last year and there you go without changing the numbers at other positions from last year.

Quarless seems to have a lot of upside, but I doubt he shows much as a rookie. Havner brings a lot of versatility. Lee's solid and he knows what he's doing. And they run a lot of multi-TE sets.

Thompson has certainly shown a willingness to be overstocked at a certain position if that position has more talent.

That said, Bigby and Burnett are the obvious answer to the question.

[Joemailman]

Anyone else think they could keep Lee, Havner, and Quarless? They could dump one of the 3 FB's they carried last year and there you go without changing the numbers at other positions from last year.

I think it's definitely possible. For it to happen though, both Lee and Havner have to shine on special teams. By the way, I think they'll also keep Finley. :P

My pre-training camp roster prediction:

Offense (24)
QB(2)- Rodgers, Flynn
HB(3) - Grant, Jackson, Starks
FB(2) - Johnson, Hall
WR(4) - Jennings, Driver, Jones, Nelson
TE(4) - Finley, Lee, Quarless, Havner
OT(4) - Clifton, Tauscher, Bulaga, Lang
G(3) - Sitton, Colledge, Spitz
C(2) - Wells, EDS
Defense (26)
NT(1) - Raji
DE(6) - Jenkins, Pickett, Neal, Wilson, Wynn, Harrell
ILB(4) - Barnett, Hawk, Chillar, Bishop
OLB(4) - Matthews, Jones, Poppinga, Obiozer
CB(6) - Woodson, Harris, Williams, Lee, Underwood, Bell
S(5) - Collins, Burnett, Bigby, Martin, Blackmon
Specialist (3)
P(1) Masthay
K(1) Crosby
LS(1) Goode
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[Gunakor]

Does Harrell even make the final cut?

If he's healthy he makes the cut. They aren't going to PUP him again, but I couldn't imagine they'd cut him now if he's healthy. Not after everything they've invested in him up to this point. Wouldn't make any sense. To me anyway.

[Fritz]

I think Harrell's status has everything to do with his health. He's going to have to be able to be on the field - for him, even getting nicked up and missing practices here and there is going to be grounds for cutting the guy. Such is my opinion.

I don't know I'd want to keep four tight ends, though. I agree that the three fullback thing is not a good idea, but that extra roster spot ought to go to an extra offensive or defensive lineman, I think. Or to whatever position you have the most talent in. But I don't see tight end as being that group. I think if the team likes Quarless's potential in training camp, they have to suck it up and keep him, and cut either Lee or Havner, who did himself no favors with his accident.

[sharpe1027]

I don't know I'd want to keep four tight ends, though. I agree that the three fullback thing is not a good idea, but that extra roster spot ought to go to an extra offensive or defensive lineman, I think. Or to whatever position you have the most talent in. But I don't see tight end as being that group. I think if the team likes Quarless's potential in training camp, they have to suck it up and keep him, and cut either Lee or Havner, who did himself no favors with his accident.

If Havner does come back strong, I wonder if they could get a late-round conditional pick for one of the TEs? Would Lee be an upgrade for any other teams out there?

[Freak Out]

Does Harrell even make the final cut?

If he's healthy he makes the cut. They aren't going to PUP him again, but I couldn't imagine they'd cut him now if he's healthy. Not after everything they've invested in him up to this point. Wouldn't make any sense. To me anyway.

I guess what my question should have been does anyone think he can stay healthy through camp and then the pre-season?

[retailguy]

Does Harrell even make the final cut?

If he's healthy he makes the cut. They aren't going to PUP him again, but I couldn't imagine they'd cut him now if he's healthy. Not after everything they've invested in him up to this point. Wouldn't make any sense. To me anyway.

I guess what my question should have been does anyone think he can stay healthy through camp and then the pre-season?

Nope. Hurt by 3rd day of camp I think.

[Smidgeon]

So what's Spitz's prognosis then? Because I've heard that both he and Harrell have the same back injury. Since I'm not a doctor, I don't know if that's true or if one is worse than the other.

I don't have much faith that Harrell will remain healthy, but I'm hoping he will because he's a talented player.

[Gunakor]

Does Harrell even make the final cut?

If he's healthy he makes the cut. They aren't going to PUP him again, but I couldn't imagine they'd cut him now if he's healthy. Not after everything they've invested in him up to this point. Wouldn't make any sense. To me anyway.

I guess what my question should have been does anyone think he can stay healthy through camp and then the pre-season?

New S&C coach, new workout regimen, much more cautious rehab...

Yeah, I think he's got a pretty good shot.