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red
09-23-2013, 02:33 PM
good

from profootball talk

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/09/23/packers-release-jeremy-ross/
mraynrand
09-23-2013, 02:36 PM
Vikings pick him up

from profootball talk

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/09/23/vikings-sign-jeremy-ross/
Carolina_Packer
09-23-2013, 02:37 PM
I agree. Not much value as a WR, and even less with all the issues as a return man. So, now that he's gone, what do they do to fill his roster spot?
red
09-23-2013, 02:37 PM
lol
hoosier
09-23-2013, 02:38 PM
Shit, this means that Randall Cobb is going to be returning punts again. So much for that 100 catch season that was being predicted for him. (Now maybe that is what Rodgers was so pissed about on Sunday.)
red
09-23-2013, 02:40 PM
I agree. Not much value as a WR, and even less with all the issues as a return man. So, now that he's gone, what do they do to fill his roster spot?

i don't know. you need rb's right now but you also might need a 5th wr

so we'll probably sign a CB
Maxie the Taxi
09-23-2013, 02:55 PM
Why the hell didn't they cut him in training camp? It was obvious the guy had issues fielding KO's and punts. Put Micah Hyde back there. He's sure-handed and smart. Muffs and fumbles on Special Teams are back-breakers.
Smidgeon
09-23-2013, 03:01 PM
Or Joe McKnight as RB insurance... Go with 4 WR until the RBs heal up a bit. Then switch out an RB for a WR who can return kicks.
red
09-23-2013, 03:02 PM
the fact that we had the worst starting field position after KO's in the nfl before the game yesterday should have been enough for him to lose him job

i just can't stop thinking about kuhn yelling at him to take a knee in the 49er game only for him to bring it out from 8 yards deep and not get out to the 20

you can't fix stupid
Maxie the Taxi
09-23-2013, 03:03 PM
Or Joe McKnight as RB insurance... Go with 4 WR until the RBs heal up a bit. Then switch out an RB for a WR who can return kicks.

Whatever happened to the Joe McKnight tryout that was rumored a few weeks back?
mraynrand
09-23-2013, 03:12 PM
Muffs and fumbles on Special Teams are back-breakers.

Franklin can return kicks!
mraynrand
09-23-2013, 03:12 PM
BRING BLACK ROSSUM!!!
swede
09-23-2013, 03:15 PM
BRING BLACK ROSSUM!!!

Black, white... as long as they can field kickoffs.
Maxie the Taxi
09-23-2013, 03:17 PM
What's Desmond Howard doing? Selling cars somewhere?
Carolina_Packer
09-23-2013, 03:28 PM
Having his teeth capped, working on College Gameday on ESPN.
Guiness
09-23-2013, 03:29 PM
Vikings pick him up

from profootball talk

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/09/23/vikings-sign-jeremy-ross/

They did not! But dammit, you had me there, I clicked that link before the 'they released him' one. Much better than the JJ getting traded attempt!
Maxie the Taxi
09-23-2013, 03:47 PM
Having his teeth capped, working on College Gameday on ESPN.

Does he look like he's in good shape? If so, sign him up.
pittstang5
09-23-2013, 03:51 PM
Why the hell didn't they cut him in training camp? It was obvious the guy had issues fielding KO's and punts. Put Micah Hyde back there. He's sure-handed and smart. Muffs and fumbles on Special Teams are back-breakers.

Yes, Micah Hyde, assuming Hayward is coming back. I think they didn't use Hyde initially because they needed him for nickel and dime and didn't want to overwhelm him. If
Hayward is ready, Hyde is the obvious choice for punt returns. Franklin can do kick off returns.
pbmax
09-23-2013, 03:52 PM
Ross had perhaps his best Offensive play of his career in the last drive. He caught a pass and got a first down on 3rd and 8 and he got 8 yards avoiding a LB.
mraynrand
09-23-2013, 03:53 PM
Franklin can do kick off returns.

He's the perfect choice - having already proven able to fumble in critical situations. Bring on San Fran!
Maxie the Taxi
09-23-2013, 03:56 PM
Ross had perhaps his best Offensive play of his career in the last drive. He caught a pass and got a first down on 3rd and 8 and he got 8 yards avoiding a LB.

That's an interesting factoid...
run pMc
09-23-2013, 04:27 PM
Do they bring up Charles Johnson or Myles White, or sign a WR from the street?
I think they use the week to mull it over and see how healthy the team gets. If Hayward comes back, wouldn't be surprised if Hyde/Franklin fielded kicks.

Cobb's dynamic, but too integral to the offense to let him take a beating returning KO's. Most kickoffs end up 8 yards deep in the EZ, so maybe they just need someone who can catch.