Former Packers still pursuing the dream

[Bretsky]

Witnesses claim Jimmy became agitated as several children on tricycles passed him by.


I was recently listening to ESPN 1070 and they were discussing who was gracious with giving autographs and who was not. Somehow JIMMY came up, and apparely he is the worst person to try to deal with when giving autographs. Rodgers used to be good but not so much anymore. But Jimmy was described as being in another level.

[Joemailman]

I was recently listening to ESPN 1070 and they were discussing who was gracious with giving autographs and who was not. Somehow JIMMY came up, and apparely he is the worst person to try to deal with when giving autographs. Rodgers used to be good but not so much anymore. But Jimmy was described as being in another level.

I know he hates giving interviews too. Social anxiety is a thing with a lot of people.

[KYPack]

Banjo and Brett Hundley both resigned with the Cards.

[Fritz]

Wow. Them be playoff-caliber moves.

All kidding aside, I don't see how either move even shores up a backup spot or special teams.

[Joemailman]

Falcons sign Justin McCray.

[Zool]

Does this count?

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29110216/chiefs-cornerback-bashaud-breeland-faces-multiple-charges-south-carolina

[Zool]

Fumble-rooksy gets another shot.

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/04/29/bears-sign-receiver-returner-trevor-davis/

[KYPack]

A couple guys I wondered about, but was too lazy to look up appeared in PFT this morning.

Eliot Wolf landed in NE as a consultant this summer. He may be in consideration for a permanent job there this year.

Bryan Bulaga signed with the LA Chargers. Good luck to the Whale.

[Joemailman]

Saints sign Ty Montgomery. And yes, he will wear #88.

[Zool]

Goodson still a Packer, and moving up.

https://www.packers.com/news/packers-announce-player-personnel-department-changes

[RashanGary]

Goodson still a Packer, and moving up.

https://www.packers.com/news/packers-announce-player-personnel-department-changes

Goodson and brandian Ross.....

Let's hope they're good at what they do like Schneider, Dorsey, McKenzie and Gute!

[pbmax]

Whisper Goodman waits quietly for the call.

[mraynrand]

Goodson still a Packer, and moving up.

https://www.packers.com/news/packers-announce-player-personnel-department-changes

I want them to sign Bill Todman.

[pbmax]

https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/markgoodson/images/7/7a/GoodsonTodman.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/150?cb=20131020051405

[Patler]

Jeff Jagodinski is pursuing his dream as an assistant, back at Whitewater:

https://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/story/sports/college/2020/07/21/ex-packers-coordinator-jagodzinski-joining-uw-whitewater-staff/5479055002/

This guy has had more jobs than anyone I can think of:

1985 Wisconsin–Whitewater (RB)
1986 Northern Illinois (OL)
1987–1988 LSU (GA)
1989–1991 East Carolina (TE/AOL)
1992–1996 East Carolina (OL)
1997–1998 Boston College (OC/OL)
1999–2003 Green Bay Packers (TE)
2004 Atlanta Falcons (TE)
2005 Atlanta Falcons (OL)
2006 Green Bay Packers (OC)
2007–2008 Boston College
2009 Tampa Bay Buccaneers (OC)
2010 Omaha Nighthawks
2012 Ave Maria (WR)
2013–2015 Georgia State (OC)
2016 Georgia State (associate HC)
2017–2019 Notre Dame HS (TN) (OC)
2020 Dallas Renegades (OC/OL)

[Patler]

Time for a Damarious Randall update:

Apparently wore out his welcome in Cleveland. Had some run-ins with coaches/management last season and was a healthy scratch for one of their final games. Cleveland made no effort to sign him in the off-season.

Signed with the Raiders for one year, but was released yesterday.


Article about his attitude problems:

https://www.si.com/nfl/browns/news/raiders-release-damarious-randall

[George Cumby]

Kind of a pattern of oppositional-defiance. Seems like the pre-draft process would screen that out.......

[Patler]

Richard Rodgers signed again with Eagles.
Joe Thomas signed again with the Cowboys.

Reggie Gilbert released from Titans injured reserve list.

[Guiness]

Bulaga's 'Packer hamstring' followed him to LA

Bulaga was added to the injury report on Thursday as a limited participant due to a hamstring injury

[gbgary]

can't believe no mentioned haha getting released.

[Guiness]

Veldheer visiting the Cowboys, who lose La'el Collins for the season. Wonder why the Packers weren't interested in him, I thought he played quite well when he saw the field last year.

[KYPack]

Veldheer visiting the Cowboys, who lose La'el Collins for the season. Wonder why the Packers weren't interested in him, I thought he played quite well when he saw the field last year.

Me too. He was an old, broke down tackle who didn't look played out. Don't know why they didn't give him a flop and let him return.

[Guiness]

Me too. He was an old, broke down tackle who didn't look played out. Don't know why they didn't give him a flop and let him return.

'old, broke down but not played out' is a pretty backhanded compliment!

[Patler]

Me too. He was an old, broke down tackle who didn't look played out. Don't know why they didn't give him a flop and let him return.

I thought they might too, especially after Turner got hurt, and Veldheer referred to the injury and tweeted that the Packers should call him. He gave up ZERO pressures in 58 pass plays last year. He played LT for a lot of years, so I imagine could still step in for Bakhtiari if he had to. I'm not sure what their backup plan is for Bakhtiari.

[bobblehead]

I thought they might too, especially after Turner got hurt, and Veldheer referred to the injury and tweeted that the Packers should call him. He gave up ZERO pressures in 58 pass plays last year. He played LT for a lot of years, so I imagine could still step in for Bakhtiari if he had to. I'm not sure what their backup plan is for Bakhtiari.

Same as for every NFL team at LT...pray a lot and cuss even more.

[Guiness]

I thought they might too, especially after Turner got hurt, and Veldheer referred to the injury and tweeted that the Packers should call him. He gave up ZERO pressures in 58 pass plays last year. He played LT for a lot of years, so I imagine could still step in for Bakhtiari if he had to. I'm not sure what their backup plan is for Bakhtiari.

I would think he knows how to 'get in the way' enough to play LT, a la Bruce Wilkerson!

[Patler]

Time for a Damarious Randall update:

Apparently wore out his welcome in Cleveland. Had some run-ins with coaches/management last season and was a healthy scratch for one of their final games. Cleveland made no effort to sign him in the off-season.

Signed with the Raiders for one year, but was released yesterday.


Article about his attitude problems:

https://www.si.com/nfl/browns/news/raiders-release-damarious-randall

Randall signed to the Seahawks practice squad a week ago, now has signed to their regular roster.

[Patler]

Mike Daniels missed week 2, and has been limited by a groin injury. Then he injured an elbow last Thursday in practice, missed this week and has been placed on IR. Expected to miss up to 8 weeks.

[run pMc]

Mike Daniels missed week 2, and has been limited by a groin injury. Then he injured an elbow last Thursday in practice, missed this week and has been placed on IR. Expected to miss up to 8 weeks.

I think that's 3 years in a row he's had lengthy injuries? Gotta think it's the end of the road for him. I guess Gute let him go at the right time.

[Guiness]

I think that's 3 years in a row he's had lengthy injuries? Gotta think it's the end of the road for him. I guess Gute let him go at the right time.

10 his last year with the Pack, 9 for the Lions last year and now 4 for the Bengals. Elbow this year, don't remember what the other two injuries were, but have to think maybe his body's had enough. He played al 16 games four seasons in a row for the Pack before that.

[Patler]

Some guys are their own worst enemy.

Remember Josh Hawkins, the CB? Played quite a bit for a couple years when the Packers DB cupboard was quite bare. He was released when Alexander and Jackson were drafted. He has been bouncing around, mostly on practice squads, and found his way to the Titans practice squad this year.

He showed up on social media over the weekend, dancing in a crowded establishment, not wearing a mask.

Titans released him today.

[Harlan Huckleby]

I see Spriggs is starting for Bears

[Joemailman]

I see Spriggs is starting for Bears

Well, he always did suck.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Speaking of John Michels, I see he left NFL right after Pack because of bad knee problem. He became a doctor. Specializes in pain medicine.

[Joemailman]

Ravens sign Tramon Williams.

[Guiness]

Ravens sign Tramon Williams.

Just saw that! That is one old dude to be playing cornerback or even safety! This will be his 15th season, making it one more than Ty Law.

[KYPack]

Just saw that! That is one old dude to be playing cornerback or even safety! This will be his 15th season, making it one more than Ty Law.

You got it G.

He might have been the best lurk in the NFL last season. Saved our bacon several times.

A lock for the GBP HOF

[Zool]

You got it G.

He might have been the best lurk in the NFL last season. Saved our bacon several times.

A lock for the GBP HOF

He could be starting over Jackson right now.

[Fritz]

He could be starting over Jackson right now.

My mom could be starting over Jackson right now.

[Harlan Huckleby]

My mom could be starting over Jackson right now.

Even in her army boots

[Joemailman]

Even in her army boots

Happy Veterans Day to Fritz' mom.

And to all veterans.

[Fritz]

My mom is a real veteran, all right.

But yes, she is faster and better than Josh Jackson, army boots and all.

[hoosier]

My mom is a real veteran, all right.

But yes, she is faster and better than Josh Jackson, army boots and all.

Faster, maybe, but she doesn't have his length and athleticism

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDtsOACDaqg

[hoosier]

Speaking of John Michels, I see he left NFL right after Pack because of bad knee problem. He became a doctor. Specializes in pain medicine.

Isn't it a little late in the game to be trying to get in on the opioid scandal?

[Fritz]

Faster, maybe, but she doesn't have his length and athleticism

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDtsOACDaqg

You don't know my mom, clearly. She could reach across a room and backhand me for grabbing a cookie while she was stirring a pot with the other hand and kicking my little brother.

She's got it all.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Mama Fritz perfected the reach around. QBs don't go near her side of the field.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Isn't it a little late in the game to be trying to get in on the opioid scandal?

http://www.spinedallas.com/images/md-michels.jpg
He doesn't look much like an offensive tackle today. But come to think of it, he didn't look like an offensive tackle when they drafted him.

He probably is dealing drugs on the side, but his game now is keeping people off of opioids with localized injections and various high tech voodoo.
http://www.spinedallas.com/md-john-michels.html

[KYPack]

Not many fond memories of this x Packer, but Dept...

Richard Rogers, the plodding TE that never did pan out here, pulled a good one.

He caught a Hail Mary from Wentz at the end of the game vs the Seahhawks. That score plus the 2 pointer enabled the Eagle birds to cover the 6.5 pt spread. That cover cost some poor fool a cool $500,000 that he would have won if the Seahawks had covered. Presuming this was a Hawk fan that lost his ass, it couldn't have happened to a nicer guy, right?

[smuggler]

Hell yeah, KY! Thanks, Iggies.

[bulldogsjc]

https://www.tigersjerseycap.com/image/cache/data/cap/nfl%20cap/Green%20Bay%20Packers/Green%20Bay%20Packers046-254x348.jpg2020 Snapback Click (https://www.tigersjerseycap.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=18101)

[KYPack]

Rogers never did pop any consistent talent. Just plodded along for his whole Packer career. His biggest mark in the league is his ability to catch Hail Mary passes. He caught the one vs Detroit in '15, now this one vs the Seahawks. If they expand the rosters next season maybe he can catch on as a Hail Mary specialist.

[gbgary]

You don't know my mom, clearly. She could reach across a room and backhand me for grabbing a cookie while she was stirring a pot with the other hand and kicking my little brother.

She's got it all.

lmao

[Joemailman]

Marshall Newhouse elevated to Titans active roster.

[smuggler]

Greg Van Roten has been starting for the last three seasons with the Panthers and (now) the Jets after missing the '14, '15, and '16 seasons (he played for the Panthers in '17 but did not start any games). Pretty impressive he's hung around this long.

[Guiness]

Greg Van Roten has been starting for the last three seasons with the Panthers and (now) the Jets after missing the '14, '15, and '16 seasons (he played for the Panthers in '17 but did not start any games). Pretty impressive he's hung around this long.

He wasn't out of football for 15-16, he played for the Toronto Argonauts.

[smuggler]

Out of NFL football.

[Guiness]

Out of NFL football.

Ya, obviously. Commenting because it's not out of that crazy to see him back in the league after 3 years gone, it would be pretty tough to maintain weight for that long without it being your job. I know a kid who played college OL, his final season got cancelled around June/July. A month later he was down 15lbs (he started at 300) and last I talked to him I think he'd dropped about 45.

[Joemailman]

Lane Taylor signing with Texans. James Campen is the OL coach there.

[Joemailman]

Raiders signing Casey Hayward. 1 year, 4 million.

[Joemailman]

Buccaneers sign Raven Greene

[Joemailman]

The dream is over.

Jared Veldheer, suspended 6 games, says he's retiring. https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31523097/veteran-ot-jared-veldheer-retiring-nfl-receiving-six-game-suspension

[Bretsky]

Raiders signing Casey Hayward. 1 year, 4 million.


Seems like you can grab some CB's with nice upside for about that range

[RashanGary]

Vinetiari was the Patriots kicker in the 1996 season Super Bowl when the Packers beat them. He just retired this year at age 47. Kind of sad for the last connecting piece from that era to be retired. Now Brady is the legacy player. Cant say I’m not rooting for him at this point. If he won another that would be absolutely amazing.

[Joemailman]

Darrius Shepherd signing with Chiefs.

[Joemailman]

Mike Pennel signs with Da Bears.

[Joemailman]

Patriots sign QB Jake Dolegala of waivers after Packers cut him.

[Joemailman]

JK Scott had a workout with New York Giants.

[Upnorth]

Sternberger waived. Goingbto.get him to ps but I doubt it

[Fritz]

JK Scott had a workout with New York Giants.

If he only punts twice during the workout they'll sign him. It's that third punt that sinks him.

[Sparkey]

Blake Martinez with a torn ACL in Sundays game.

[Joemailman]

Blake Martinez with a torn ACL in Sundays game.

I wonder if it will slow him down.

[Sparkey]

I wonder if it will slow him down.

Instead of his tackles being 5 yards downfield, they will now be seven.

[Joemailman]

Jace Sternberger signing with Washington.

[George Cumby]

Lawrence Guy consistently made his presence felt Sunday night.

Sigh.

[Joemailman]

A former member of the Green Bay Packers secondary is joining the Kansas City Chiefs just nine days before Matt LaFleur’s team travels to Kansas City to take on the Chiefs.

Cornerback Josh Jackson signed to the Chiefs practice squad on Friday, per the league’s transaction wire.

Chiefs looking for a little info on Joe Barry's defense?

[George Cumby]

Josh Jackson needs help tying his shoes.

IDK if he's gonna' help them much.

[smuggler]

They're trying to copypasta the Rasul Douglas move we set down on Arizona. Good luck, Chiefies. JJ suuuuuuucks.

[KYPack]

Damn, half this thread could be about Josh Jackson and his meanderings around the league.

Hopefully, he didn't help the Chiefs too much with his brief stay there.

He just got signed by the Colts and is now traveling to the Circle City

[Joemailman]

Damn, half this thread could be about Josh Jackson and his meanderings around the league.

Hopefully, he didn't help the Chiefs too much with his brief stay there.

He just got signed by the Colts and is now traveling to the Circle City

I think you might have your Josh's and Jacksons mixed up. Colts have elevated former Packer S Josh Jones and RB Deon Jackson to roster; Josh Jackson is still listed with Chiefs.

[KYPack]

I think you might have your Josh's and Jacksons mixed up. Colts have elevated former Packer S Josh Jones and RB Deon Jackson to roster; Josh Jackson is still listed with Chiefs..

2 many Josh's for me.

You got it Joe

[Fritz]

.

2 many Josh's for me.

You got it Joe

They both suck. No wonder you got them mixed up, KY.

But they suck in different ways, I think. Josh Jones was a Ted Thompson special - a fantastic athlete who Ted must've thought could learn the ways of an NFL safety. He never could, of course. He had no instincts whatsoever and a fairly large ego, which made learning even more impossible.

Josh Jackson was a Gutey pick - in this case, a very productive college guy who had limited athleticism.

But yeah, they both suck. And I'm with George Cumby - Josh Jackson can't help the Chiefs pick up any nuances of Joe Barry's defense, because Josh Jackson couldn't pick up the nuances of anyone's defensive system. Or so it seemed. Or maybe it was just that he was too slow and too grabby. But I don't think the dude ever even played well or much on special teams.

[Joemailman]

Josh Jones was a fool. He didn't want to play the hybrid S/LB position, even though at 6-2, 220 he was perfectly suited for it.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

Kentucky, heed not the Mailman.

Aided by ‘roid, Josh Jones gained about 100lbs of muscle and is now the starting RT for the Rednecks (Roman Catholic in Irish) of Arizona. Google it.

Rashan Gary did eat Jones’ lunch the other day, though, which was surprising b/c, according to Fritz, the U of Michigan is known for it’s schoolers, not edge rushers. Fritz proclaimed Gary a bust the moment he was drafted.

[Harlan Huckleby]

NFLPA President JC Tretter says players would support removing taunting point of emphasis (https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/11/09/nflpa-president-jc-tretter-says-players-would-support-removing-taunting-point-of-emphasis/)

hard no. taunting has no place in sports IMO and should be reserved for football forums

[texaspackerbacker]

You're half right, Harlan. Let freedom of speech i.e. taunting if that's the speech you want to speak reign supreme in forums. But also, give it the green light on the field too. If it results in a fight, they can always penalize the perps in the fights. Nobody is gonna get hurt punching guys with helmets anyway hahahaha.

[Joemailman]

Field Yates
@FieldYates

The Broncos are working out former Packers TE Jace Sternberger.

[Joemailman]

Ian Rapoport
@RapSheet

#Lions coach Dan Campbell tells reporters that QB Jared Goff (oblique) won’t practice today. Reserve Tim Boyle, still on IR but with his window open, will take first-team reps — potentially opening the door to Boyle starting.

Tim Boyle with a chance to start this week?

[run pMc]

Bashaud Breeland cut by Vikings.
He was very inconsistent this year -- some good play, some terrible play. Fighting with coaches is not a good look.

https://sports.yahoo.com/vikings-cut-starter-bashaud-breeland-after-reported-altercation-with-coaches-teammates-at-practice-215858042.html

[texaspackerbacker]

Jaylen Smith got picked up by the Giants and as made a tackle or two today.

[smuggler]

Hard not to root for Jaylon. I just think it's too much to overcome.

[texaspackerbacker]

He had several really good seasons after the bad injury. It's kinda a mystery why his career has nose-dived now.

[Guiness]

He had several really good seasons after the bad injury. It's kinda a mystery why his career has nose-dived now.

He was never terribly fast but seemed capable of diagnosing plays accurately and took good angles, as well as dealing well with blockers. When he lost another step he looked like he was running in water and just didn't belong on the field anymore. Not sure why he lost that step so relatively young, he's not 30 is he?

[Guiness]

Lane Taylor on the Texan's covid reserve. I forgot he was there, anyone know he was starting and how he was playing in general?

[RashanGary]

Ty Montgomery with a STs tackle in the saints game

[Guiness]

In the 'almost a Packer' department - Blake Bortles signs with the Saints lol. Dude is raking in some money flying around the country to be a stand-by emergency QB! He came back to the Packers for the KC game after being cut at the tend of TC and wasn't he (briefly) with another team in the interim?

[Fritz]

In the 'almost a Packer' department - Blake Bortles signs with the Saints lol. Dude is raking in some money flying around the country to be a stand-by emergency QB! He came back to the Packers for the KC game after being cut at the tend of TC and wasn't he (briefly) with another team in the interim?

Great way to see some great NFL matchups from a prime view - and get paid to do it.

[texaspackerbacker]

Not exactly a "Packer still pursuing the dream", but Jordan Rodgers is broadcasting the Purdue game (Music City Bowl). He may have to work overtime.

[Fritz]

And Josiah Deguara's second cousin on his mom's side has her Amish Wildyng coming up, which she will be broadcasting on Tik Tok in snippets.

[KYPack]

Chris Banjo, of "More Banjo" fame made a big play in last weeks game. The Cards ran a fake punt. Banjo threw a first down pass to a wide receiver who made a helmet catch to keep the Birds alive. Banjo is 31 and has played for four NFL teams. Mainly an ST guy, he has lashed together a multi year career as an NFL fringe guy. He has pursued the dream and has caught it.

[call_me_ishmael]

Ty Montgomery remains to be a "what could have been" for me. He looked quite crisp to me before that horrible ankle injury. I remember seeing that thing just buckle under him.

[Fritz]

Chris Banjo, of "More Banjo" fame made a big play in last weeks game. The Cards ran a fake punt. Banjo threw a first down pass to a wide receiver who made a helmet catch to keep the Birds alive. Banjo is 31 and has played for four NFL teams. Mainly an ST guy, he has lashed together a multi year career as an NFL fringe guy. He has pursued the dream and has caught it.

As in the case of Taysom Hill, Ted Thompson blew it. Banjo coulda been a starting NFL quarterback, probably a superstar.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Not exactly a "Packer still pursuing the dream", but Jordan Rodgers is broadcasting the Purdue game (Music City Bowl). He may have to work overtime.

deep track

[Joemailman]

Dan Graziano
@DanGrazianoESPN
Per source, Raiders WR coach Edgar Bennett will interview with the Bills for their offensive coordinator job.

[Joemailman]

Mike Klis
@mikeklis

Per source, Broncos adding Ben Steele, a Colorado product from Palisades and Mesa State, to their offensive staff. A former TE, Steele caught Aaron Rodgers' first professional TD pass in 2005 preseason game. Steele was Vikings asst OL coach in 2021 under OC Klint Kubiak. #9sports

Was at a Packer/Viking game Nov. 14, 2004. Vikings had tied the game with just over a minute left. Robert Ferguson fumbled the ensuing kickoff after a 37 yard return. There was a huge fight for the loose ball and Vikings insisted they had recovered it, but Steele came out with the ball. Ryan Longwell kicked a field goal on the last play of the game for the win.

[Joemailman]

Vikings hire Ed Donatell as DC.

[George Cumby]

Good luck with that.

[Joemailman]

Good luck with that.

Donatell actually didn't do a bad job as DC for the Packers. He got fired because Mike Sherman needed a scapegoat after 4th and 26.

[Joemailman]

Mike Daniels has been elevated from Rams practice squad to active roster for Superb Owl.

[RashanGary]

Mike Daniels has been elevated from Rams practice squad to active roster for Superb Owl.

Bengals, but yeah. Go Daniels. One more reason to root for Cincy.

[Joemailman]

Bengals, but yeah. Go Daniels. One more reason to root for Cincy.

Thanks for the correction.

https://pbs.twimg.com/card_img/1492643741907226630/QnVrqgtF?format=jpg&name=small

[George Cumby]

Bengals, but yeah. Go Daniels. One more reason to root for Cincy.

Go Stripes!

[call_me_ishmael]

Is it just me or has the Bengals orange gotten more red?

[Joemailman]

To no one's surprise, Mike Smith hired by Vikings as OLB coach.

[Rastak]

Was at a Packer/Viking game Nov. 14, 2004. Vikings had tied the game with just over a minute left. Robert Ferguson fumbled the ensuing kickoff after a 37 yard return. There was a huge fight for the loose ball and Vikings insisted they had recovered it, but Steele came out with the ball. Ryan Longwell kicked a field goal on the last play of the game for the win.


I was in downtown Minneapolis at the Rock Bottom Brewery and the Vikings did recover it. He pulled it away but possession is nine tenths of the law back then. Boy was I pissed as expected.

[Rastak]

To no one's surprise, Mike Smith hired by Vikings as OLB coach.


I was a little surprised. Does he have connections to O'Connell?

[Joemailman]

I was a little surprised. Does he have connections to O'Connell?

No. He's old friends with Pettine.

[Rastak]

No. He's old friends with Pettine.



Surprised the Pack let him go where he wanted.

[Joemailman]

Mike Garafolo
@MikeGarafolo

The #Bills are re-signing WR Jake Kumerow to a one-year deal, according to his agents at
@SPORTSTARSNYC
. “Touchdown Jesus” appeared in a career-high 15 games last season.

[Fritz]

This keeps Gute from having to make that decision in order to please the GM.

Now, what about Cobb?

If I were on the Packers and I wanted job security, I would set about becoming Aaron Rodgers's best friend.

[George Cumby]

This keeps Gute from having to make that decision in order to please the GM.
.

Hahahaha.

I see what you did there.

[Sparkey]

Mike Garafolo
@MikeGarafolo

The #Bills are re-signing WR Jake Kumerow to a one-year deal, according to his agents at
@SPORTSTARSNYC
. “Touchdown Jesus” appeared in a career-high 15 games last season.

He wow'd the Bills with 2 catches!

[run pMc]

He wow'd the Bills with 2 catches!

LOL I give him credit for making a roster for several seasons now, but he's a fringe roster player.

[Joemailman]

Field Yates
@FieldYates

The Broncos have signed former Packers G Ben Braden. A reunion with new Denver head coach Nathaniel Hackett.

[Teamcheez1]

JC Tretter released by the Browns. They will have $8M in cap savings. Tretter is 31 years old.

[Bretsky]

he's still a pretty good players, isn't he ? He'll get signed; just for less

[Upnorth]

Buluga was released by chargers. If he is crazy cheap would love to see him come back. But needs to have injury clauses and play time incentives.

[bobblehead]

he's still a pretty good players, isn't he ? He'll get signed; just for less

No, he will make more than his base salary was set to be from the Browns. If I'm guessing he will ink another 3 year deal worth close to $30 million.

[King Friday]

Buluga was released by chargers. If he is crazy cheap would love to see him come back. But needs to have injury clauses and play time incentives.

How many old broken down OL guys do you want on this team?

Football is a young man's game, especially in the trenches. The Packers moved on from Bulaga at the right time. No reason whatsoever to bring him back.

[bobblehead]

How many old broken down OL guys do you want on this team?

Football is a young man's game, especially in the trenches. The Packers moved on from Bulaga at the right time. No reason whatsoever to bring him back.

Actually the trenches is the one place where old men can compete if their bodies hold up.

[Joemailman]

Chargers signing J.K. Scott.

Raiders signing Holy Fackrell.

[Fritz]

Wow. I wonder if Scott has grown and learned how to handle the mental side. The leg was never the problem.

[ThunderDan]

Wow. I wonder if Scott has grown and learned how to handle the mental side. The leg was never the problem.

He comes from a lovely, well-grounded family. All mental issues are solely his own creation.

[Guiness]

Za'Darius to the Vikings for a reported 3yrs $42m. Quite a jump from the contract he was going to sign with the Ravens which was more years and less money total!

Of course, no details on either deal, so it might not (probably isn't?) all that. Still, not looking forward to seeing him twice a year.

[Rastak]

Za'Darius to the Vikings for a reported 3yrs $42m. Quite a jump from the contract he was going to sign with the Ravens which was more years and less money total!

Of course, no details on either deal, so it might not (probably isn't?) all that. Still, not looking forward to seeing him twice a year.


Vikings are switching to a 3-4 defense this year. Was Smith hurt last year? Put up great numbers during his GB career.

[Joemailman]

Vikings are switching to a 3-4 defense this year. Was Smith hurt last year? Put up great numbers during his GB career.

Showed up at training camp with a back injury. Sat out most of training camp. Played opening week and the back flared up on him again. Had back surgery and played in playoff game.

[Rastak]

Showed up at training camp with a back injury. Sat out most of training camp. Played opening week and the back flared up on him again. Had back surgery and played in playoff game.


Yea, it looked like he basically missed the year. Didn't follow NFL nearly as much last year. Did catch all the Vikings games and maybe 3-4 Packers games. Seems like a good signing.

[red]

Yea, it looked like he basically missed the year. Didn't follow NFL nearly as much last year. Did catch all the Vikings games and maybe 3-4 Packers games. Seems like a good signing.

really good player if he can get back to 100%

i don't like the idea of him being a viking at all

so i just read an article that said. smiths agent went to the ravens with a contract, and the ravens agreed right away. so smiths agent comes back the next day with a new deal for even more money, and the ravens say "sure". then smith comes back the 3rd day with a totally different contract and the ravens told him to get fucked

[pittstang5]

really good player if he can get back to 100%

i don't like the idea of him being a viking at all

so i just read an article that said. smiths agent went to the ravens with a contract, and the ravens agreed right away. so smiths agent comes back the next day with a new deal for even more money, and the ravens say "sure". then smith comes back the 3rd day with a totally different contract and the ravens told him to get fucked

I believe the Von Miller signing details were announced around the same time Smith was gonna sign with the Ravens - Smith then wanted more money and the Ravens said No.

[Joemailman]

Cory Bojorquez signed by Browns.

[Bretsky]

Cory Bojorquez signed by Browns.


Dude had a HUGE leg

Was really surprised we let him go

Bad deal it turns out to give away a draft pick for a one year rental at punter

[Joemailman]

Dude had a HUGE leg

Was really surprised we let him go

Bad deal it turns out to give away a draft pick for a one year rental at punter

My guess is his release was probably due to Bisaccia coming to the conclusion his holding was a major reason for the Packers placekicking problems last year. If so, he needed to go.

[RashanGary]

My guess is his release was probably due to Bisaccia coming to the conclusion his holding was a major reason for the Packers placekicking problems last year. If so, he needed to go.

Gute mentioned consistency too I believe.

[Fritz]

Gute mentioned consistency too I believe.

For a vet who'd punted in Buffalo, it was surprising how bad he was in December and January.

And if punters are the holders, and he sucked at it - which he did - then yes, he had to go.

[Joemailman]

For a vet who'd punted in Buffalo, it was surprising how bad he was in December and January.

And if punters are the holders, and he sucked at it - which he did - then yes, he had to go.

Maybe now we know why Buffalo didn't keep him.

[Joemailman]

Terrell Buckley will be the new head coach of the Orlando franchise in the XFL.

[Fritz]

Terrell Buckley will be the new head coach of the Orlando franchise in the XFL.

Weird. He didn't seem like coach material at the time. Guess he grew into it.

[Teamcheez1]

Kingsley Keke was waived by the Texans this week.

[Guiness]

In the 'didn't think I'd ever hear that name again' department, Geronimo Allison has a tryout with the Giants.

He opted out in 2020, then bounced back and forth between the practice squad and the 54 man for Detroit last year, appearing in 3 games. I thought he was out of the league.

[Joemailman]

Dennis Kelly signs with the Colts.

[George Cumby]

Weird. He didn't seem like coach material at the time. Guess he grew into it.

Yeah, T-Buck as a coach is a weird thought.

Says something for him, actually.

[Teamcheez1]

Chris Odom is the USFL Defensive Player of the Year. He had a stint with the Packers in 2017. He has been all over the place in his short career.

[Joemailman]

Dexter Williams had 102 total yards in Philadelphia Stars loss in USFL Title Game.

[bobblehead]

My guess is his release was probably due to Bisaccia coming to the conclusion his holding was a major reason for the Packers placekicking problems last year. If so, he needed to go.

Or you teach Jordan Love or Randall Cobb to hold. I mean it doesn't HAVE to be the punter.

[bobblehead]

Weird. He didn't seem like coach material at the time. Guess he grew into it.

Fat mike GREW into it. I mean he musta gained 150 lbs. easy.

[Joemailman]

Or you teach Jordan Love or Randall Cobb to hold. I mean it doesn't HAVE to be the punter.

Having the punter as holder gives you more consistency from year to year. Teams change backup QB's all the time, but teams with a good punter usually hold onto them.

[texaspackerbacker]

I never liked the idea of having the punter be the holder. It severely limits the creativity of fakes. What I always heard was they do it for practice convenience, but you'd think at least some ST coaches would not prioritize that sort of thing.

[QBME]

So, sitting here at the car wash waiting for my buggy.
On the way over was listening to Lucas Patrick (new Bear) on the local sports radio station.
All Lucas wanted to talk about was the Bears.
All the radio hosts wanted to talk about was the Packers.
Ha!!

[Upnorth]

So, sitting here at the car wash waiting for my buggy.
On the way over was listening to Lucas Patrick (new Bear) on the local sports radio station.
All Lucas wanted to talk about was the Bears.
All the radio hosts wanted to talk about was the Packers.
Ha!!

Do you live in Chicago or Minneapolis? Seems like all there fans want to talk about is the packers so....

[bobblehead]

Having the punter as holder gives you more consistency from year to year. Teams change backup QB's all the time, but teams with a good punter usually hold onto them.

Yea, prior to free agency it was usually the backup QB since they didn't change so often. I'm not so convinced punters are so consistently on the roster now days either. I mean if we had taught Love to hold he certainly has had a longer stint than the last 2 punters.

[bobblehead]

I never liked the idea of having the punter be the holder. It severely limits the creativity of fakes. What I always heard was they do it for practice convenience, but you'd think at least some ST coaches would not prioritize that sort of thing.

That makes more sense to me. Punter is hanging out with the ST anyway and has more time to work with the long snapper as his practice is limited to punting the ball few enough times to avoid leg fatigue. And the punter also has to handle long snaps already. I guess it makes sense, but if you have a really good punter that can't hold, I would look for alternatives....not that our punter was good in December as Fritz mentions.

[Fritz]

That makes more sense to me. Punter is hanging out with the ST anyway and has more time to work with the long snapper as his practice is limited to punting the ball few enough times to avoid leg fatigue. And the punter also has to handle long snaps already. I guess it makes sense, but if you have a really good punter that can't hold, I would look for alternatives....not that our punter was good in December as Fritz mentions.

Even the shittiest NFL player was probably one of the top athletes his high school ever produced. Many of them were their high school

[Joemailman]

Henry Black has signed with Falcons.

[Guiness]

Benkert had a tryout with the Texans

[Teamcheez1]

Christian Ringo signed with the Cardinals last week. Former 2015 6th round pick who has bounced around the league.

[Fritz]

He's made a living at it.

[Joemailman]

Dexter Williams is back with the Packers.

[George Cumby]

^ Nice.

Always appreciated his hard-nosed style.

[Teamcheez1]

How bad is Kevin King? No interest with a month until the season starts.

[Fritz]

How bad is Kevin King? No interest with a month until the season starts.

Not true. There's been lots of interest; he's gotten offers from both Home Depot and Burger King.

[Teamcheez1]

LB Kamal Martin waived with injury designation by the Panthers. A Packer 5th round pick that didn’t pan out.

[smuggler]

Weird that we whiff on Martin but then get equitable value on Barnes as an UDFA. Shotgun blast method works sometimes.

[run pMc]

LB Kamal Martin waived with injury designation by the Panthers. A Packer 5th round pick that didn’t pan out.

Was a little surprised they let him go after he showed promise his rookie year.
I thought I read somewhere he was let go by GB because they thought his knees were in bad shape and wouldn't get better, so his prospects for staying healthy and having a long-term pro football career were not great. Didn't want to roster a guy who was always hurt.
Wouldn't be surprised if that were true.

[smuggler]

Did the regime change happen between the draft and the cut? If not, I don't really understand why they spent a 5th on him, if the circumstances above are accurate.

[Joemailman]

Did the regime change happen between the draft and the cut? If not, I don't really understand why they spent a 5th on him, if the circumstances above are accurate.

I think they took a chance on a guy who likely would have been a Day 2 pick if not for the knees. But I think him not being assignment sure in pass defense was a reason for him getting cut so soon.

[Teamcheez1]

JC Tretter announces his retirement after 8 seasons. Pretty unusual for a guy only 31 years old who was playing at a pro bowl level.

[Joemailman]

JC Tretter announces his retirement after 8 seasons. Pretty unusual for a guy only 31 years old who was playing at a pro bowl level.

He's had injuries throughout his career though. He's a very smart guy who attended Cornell. He studied labor relations there and eventually became President of NFLPA. Unlike a lot of guys, he's well prepared for a 2nd career after football.

[SudsMcBucky]

JC Tretter announces his retirement after 8 seasons. Pretty unusual for a guy only 31 years old who was playing at a pro bowl level.

Should this be in the "Former Packers no longer chasing the dream" thread? :-P

[Guiness]

He's had injuries throughout his career though. He's a very smart guy who attended Cornell. He studied labor relations there and eventually became President of NFLPA. Unlike a lot of guys, he's well prepared for a 2nd career after football.

He did early, but started all 16 games 4 years straight in Cleveland.
I'm of the opinion he was very competent as union president and ownership doesn't want him and his good decisions around anymore.

[Fritz]

He's had injuries throughout his career though. He's a very smart guy who attended Cornell. He studied labor relations there and eventually became President of NFLPA. Unlike a lot of guys, he's well prepared for a 2nd career after football.

I think the UAW and Teamsters could use a president who's not crooked...I think the rank-and-file would support Tretter. He seems to have done a good job for the Players Association. I always liked the guy and thought he was a good player. I wish him well.

[Joemailman]

He did early, but started all 16 games 4 years straight in Cleveland.
I'm of the opinion he was very competent as union president and ownership doesn't want him and his good decisions around anymore.

In 2021 Tretter came out for eliminating OTA's and minicamps. It seems that since then, more players are skipping OTA's. That's probably what got him blacklisted as a player. But he's not going away. He'll be union President for another year and a half. And who knows? He might push to be the guy negotiating the next CBA in 2031.

[smuggler]

The union made kind of a limp-wristed deal with the league last time around. I don't know how much the NFL wanted him gone.

[Guiness]

In 2021 Tretter came out for eliminating OTA's and minicamps. It seems that since then, more players are skipping OTA's. That's probably what got him blacklisted as a player. But he's not going away. He'll be union President for another year and a half. And who knows? He might push to be the guy negotiating the next CBA in 2031.

He's said as much

“I would argue I’m going to accomplish more in the next 18 months than I would have ever gotten close to playing football during that time,” Tretter said.
as well as saying if his phone rings now, he'll say no.

Dude has a degree in Labour Relations from Cornell, so I'd hazard a guess that he knows what he's doing - as well as building a nice resume when that is done!

[Teamcheez1]

Ty Summers picked up off the waiver wire by the Jacksonville Jaguars.

[Guiness]

Ty Summers picked up off the waiver wire by the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Ford and Summers - two ships passing in the night.

[RashanGary]

Kyler Fackrell with the raiders

[Fritz]

Now that Mike Maycock has demonstrated that draft "experts" are no more than fans who watch a lot of tape and get paid for it, it's harder to think this is a good move for the Raiders. That Alex Leatherwood pick was an all-time stinker. Not quite Tony Mandarich level, maybe, or maybe it is? Guess we'll see with da Bears now picking him up. And apparently also picking up a good part of his fat contract. BWAHAHAHA, da Bears!

[Joemailman]

Richard Rodgers has signed with Chargers practice squad.

Tim Boyle signs with Lions practice squad.



Tom Grossi

The Chicago Bears hosted former Packers QB Kurt Benkert for a workout, per source.

Sigh...

[Guiness]

Richard Rodgers has signed with Chargers practice squad.

Tim Boyle signs with Lions practice squad.

Are there any restrictions at all as to who is eligible for practice squads now?

[Joemailman]

Are there any restrictions at all as to who is eligible for practice squads now?

No. Teams can have 6 players on PS no matter how long they have been in the NFL. The other 10 must have less than 2 accrued seasons.

[Fritz]

I suppose it's a job, but I wonder if it'd be kind of humiliating to be a former star trying to hang on, and get stuck on a practice squad.

[Fosco33]

Hyde out for year w/ neck injury

[Sparkey]

Now that Mike Maycock has demonstrated that draft "experts" are no more than fans who watch a lot of tape and get paid for it, it's harder to think this is a good move for the Raiders. That Alex Leatherwood pick was an all-time stinker. Not quite Tony Mandarich level, maybe, or maybe it is? Guess we'll see with da Bears now picking him up. And apparently also picking up a good part of his fat contract. BWAHAHAHA, da Bears!

Since Mandarich had a relatively decent career as a guard for the Colts, I'd say the Leatherwood pick was a total BUST.

[run pMc]

Since Mandarich had a relatively decent career as a guard for the Colts, I'd say the Leatherwood pick was a total BUST.

You may be right about that. Leatherwood has played 0 snaps so far this year. For the BEARS.
If he doesn't show something his career could be over in less than 12 months.

Per PFF:

The Raiders shopped Leatherwood this summer but were unable to find any buyers. He earned a 57.7 PFF grade this summer exclusively playing right tackle in the preseason. Last year, while playing right tackle and right guard, he earned a 45.5 PFF grade during the regular season and playoffs.

“The tape was so bad, man,” the scout said. “He’ll benefit from a fresh start and their scheme, but he’s got a ways to go.”


I'd consider Mandarich a bust (but not a total bust) because while he did have a brief post-GB career, he busted out for GB given where he was drafted.
Compare with AJ Hawk, taken 5th but played for GB for 9 years, missing 2 games during that time and racking up 900+ tackles and 19 sacks. Hawk wasn't a playmaker, but he was available and a lot better than many ILBs they've had since until recently.

[call_me_ishmael]

So was Mike Neal ultimately blackballed for leading the steroid ring or what? I feel like there was never closure on that story ever since Elliot Wolf slipped up and said the Packers were moving on at the draft and no team signed him.

[Joemailman]

Ryquell Armstead, who spent time on Packers practice squad in 2021 is one of 6 players getting a tryout with the Packers. Packers have an open spot on their practice squad.

[George Cumby]

Ryquell Armstead, who spent time on Packers practice squad in 2021 is one of 6 players getting a tryout with the Packers. Packers have an open spot on their practice squad.

It'd be good for him to stick so when he scores the Dagger TD, we can say the Packers gave the opponent the NyQuil.

[Jaire]

Not pursuing the dream. Sorry I don't know how to embed the tweet. Shields says he wouldn't do it again. He sounds bad. I had a traumatic brain injury and it got much worse the last 6 years. I'm not nearly as bad as Sam sounds, but I am pretty much unable to do any work. At least I have no problem reading (the one thing that doesn't bother me). Post Concussion Syndrome is not worth the money: I can verify. And it can be completely debilitating and life threatening. Anyways, this is a link to the tweet. The whole interview is linked there.

https://twitter.com/LeBatardShow/status/1587468490126016512?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5 Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1587468490126016512%7Ctwgr% 5E857ff4e3c8c3194e03837090a17599ad4e3691ee%7Ctwcon %5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.si.com%2Fnfl%2F2022%2F11 %2F03%2Fformer-packers-db-sam-shields-says-he-regrets-nfl-career

edit: I do have some hope. I have three possible treatments (2 much less expensive than I thought). Main stream medicine has nothing.

[smuggler]

Wrong thread.

[red]

blake martinez just retired in the middle of the season with the raiders

[run pMc]

blake martinez just retired in the middle of the season with the raiders

Right as he was about to be named starter too. That Raiders team has a case of the McDaniels.

[King Friday]

Adams has to be seriously regretting picking the Raiders. As a longtime fan of that team, he should’ve known better.

[Joemailman]

The Texans have claimed Amari Rodgers.

[NewsBruin]

Okay, but what if the dream isn't football?

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/nfl-linebacker-retires-selling-rare-151500443.html
after seven years in the league, Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Blake Martinez has retired mid-season for a different reason: He’s making enough money selling Pokémon cards—recently selling a very rare card for nearly $700,000—and doesn’t need the income he gets from playing anymore.

[KYPack]

In the "JK we didn't miss you" dept...

Ex GBP punter JK Scott is now toiling for LA Chargers. After being cut by two teams, Scott has learned the job and is kicking to the catch point and allowing his teammates to cover his kicks. Haven't seen any a22 on the boy, but part of his learning curve includes getting the boys good kicks to cover includes him not having to make an ass of himself chickening out on coverage tackles. He's learned what you have to do to not get fired, let's see if he can stick with this club.

[run pMc]

In the "JK we didn't miss you" dept...

Ex GBP punter JK Scott is now toiling for LA Chargers. After being cut by two teams, Scott has learned the job and is kicking to the catch point and allowing his teammates to cover his kicks. Haven't seen any a22 on the boy, but part of his learning curve includes getting the boys good kicks to cover includes him not having to make an ass of himself chickening out on coverage tackles. He's learned what you have to do to not get fired, let's see if he can stick with this club.

I remember early in his rookie year he looked like a difference maker in terms of flipping the field with high booming punts. Inconsistency was his problem and I think he was changing his mechanics which led to some shanks. Kind of played scared too. At least he could hold for Crosby.

Good for him for catching on with LAC after a few kicks for JAX.

[Joemailman]

Geronimo Allison in Green Bay for a workout.

[bobblehead]

Geronimo Allison in Green Bay for a workout.

Reminds me of the time I watched a guy lose $3 million playing baccarat. He stormed off leaving 2 $20 bills on the table. The waitress ran after him, "sir, you left this on the table". He snapped it out of her hands and said "yea, that should help". Thats similar to how I feel about Geronimo Allison.

[run pMc]

LOL ^

Geronimo Allison should not be signed. He has no upside and adds nothing to the group. Can he play ST? Can he run the 40 under a 4.7? Dude hasn't caught a pass since 2019.
I'd take Danny Davis over him. They already have Fulghum on the PS, are they trying to form an oldies band?

They should be focused on the future and figuring out who should stay on the roster...there is no receiver out there they can fit under their cap who will move the needle.

[RashanGary]

Maybe their exaggerating to Rodgers how stupid it is to value experience over upside. They’re gonna feed him some of what he asks for and show him how it works out.

[Joemailman]

The Bears have signed Tim Boyle off the Lions practice squad.

[Joemailman]

The Ravens have signed Brett Hundley.

[bobblehead]

The Ravens have signed Brett Hundley.

I don't get NFL teams. There are at least a half dozen QBs available on the street better than Brett Hundly. Maybe none of them want to play, but last I heard, Cam Newton wanted to play. He may no longer be MVP cam, but he is certainly superior to Hundley.

[NewsBruin]

The Texans picked up Amari Cooper. As their WR3, he's averaged 13.8 YPC and 1 TD on 6 catches from 8 targets his last two games. The Texans have a depleted WR roster, though.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

The Texans picked up Amari Cooper. As their WR3, he's averaged 13.8 YPC and 1 TD on 6 catches from 8 targets his last two games. The Texans have a depleted WR roster, though.

Wait, the Bitches (Dawg Pounding Browns) cut Cooper? That guy is a pain in the ass to cover, even with J-Alex…on Madden.

[texaspackerbacker]

I guess Amari X 2 is their strategy for success hahahahaha.

[Joemailman]

The Texans picked up Amari Cooper. As their WR3, he's averaged 13.8 YPC and 1 TD on 6 catches from 8 targets his last two games. The Texans have a depleted WR roster, though.

Assuming you meant Amari Rodgers?

[run pMc]

Assuming you meant Amari Rodgers?

I assume so. Had the Brownies cut Cooper (not happening) the Texans are at the top of the waiver wire -- so he'd be claimed. Maybe NewsBruin knows something we don't.

As for Amari Rodgers, he's getting opportunities at WR he never really did for GB... and they don't have him fielding punts.
I don't think he's going to set the world on fire for HOU, but I wish him well in his second team. The AFC South is a mess of a division.

[NewsBruin]

Yeah, that Amari.

[Joemailman]

Ravens claim Sammy Watkins off waivers.

[red]

Poor devonte

Goes to the raiders instead of staying in GB for more money so he can play with his good buddy Derrick carr

Carr has been benched for the rest of the season so he doesn’t get injured and have his salary guaranteed before he can be cut

Does Adams then demand a trade?

Raiders are a complete joke

[Freak Out]

Just like the Colts, Boys, etc....ego owners fuck things up.

[bobblehead]

Poor devonte

Goes to the raiders instead of staying in GB for more money so he can play with his good buddy Derrick carr

Carr has been benched for the rest of the season so he doesn’t get injured and have his salary guaranteed before he can be cut

Does Adams then demand a trade?

Raiders are a complete joke

Maybe we can get him back for a 2nd and a 3rd.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

Maybe we can get him back for a 2nd and a 3rd.

Cletidus Clark, 21 Savage and a 2 for Adams and Waller.

[Joemailman]

Davante would count 31 million against Raiders cap if they trade him. Just don't see it. Not sure what they'll do though. If Carr is done there, they need a QB. Packers have 2 that Davante knows. Interesting.

[call_me_ishmael]

Man, talk about a bad deal for JLove if he gets dealt there. Rides pine for 3 years, then goes to where QBs and careers go to die. Major yikes.

[KYPack]

This should be in a thread of, "Former Packers pursuing a dream we didn't know he had"

Adrian Klemm former guard in the early days of TT, has been named the line coach of the Patriots. He better be a good line coach, cause he wasn't worth shit as an NFL guard.

[Joemailman]

This should be in a thread of, "Former Packers pursuing a dream we didn't know he had"

Adrian Klemm former guard in the early days of TT, has been named the line coach of the Patriots. He better be a good line coach, cause he wasn't worth shit as an NFL guard.

How about this? Brett Hundley is about to sign a contract to become the highest paid player in the history of the XFL. He'll be playing for the Vegas Vipes.

[Fritz]

I read the team name incorrectly there, Joe.

https://www.acsmaterial.com/pub/media/wysiwyg/Wipes/Antibacterial_Wipes_Image.png

[bobblehead]

This should be in a thread of, "Former Packers pursuing a dream we didn't know he had"

Adrian Klemm former guard in the early days of TT, has been named the line coach of the Patriots. He better be a good line coach, cause he wasn't worth shit as an NFL guard.

I think we need to include Blake Martinez (I think it was) as well. Isn't he the guy who retired to trade pokeman cards or something like that?

[KYPack]

Had to bump this one for the historical significance.

Read the first posts in the thread.

It might convince some to NOT be fan boys

[Fritz]

Uh, Tex?

[texaspackerbacker]

What? I don't see the significance. 3 nobodies that got cut, like that doesn't happen all the time.

[bobblehead]

I still think Nick McDonald has potential. Lets bring him in for a tryout.

[Fritz]

Too late. I think Ol' McDonald has a farm.

[run pMc]

Had to bump this one for the historical significance.

Read the first posts in the thread.

It might convince some to NOT be fan boys

Actually, pbmax's comment at #25 (page 2) is pretty interesting as far as players acquired and how many did better elsewhere after leaving GB. The list is pretty short, which confirms what I already knew: they have always been pretty good at keeping their own good players, and usually pretty good at knowing when someone either doesn't have it or there's not much left in the tank.

They've had some concerning lack of self-scouting moments with MLF - e.g., thinking Jake Hanson is one of your best 5 OL to start, not moving Savage to the slot, replacing Newman with Tom, Rodgers' RPO tendencies, running out of shotgun with Dillon, etc. -- but I think that's on the coaches not the front office. I think for purposes of roster construction and player acquisition/retention they are pretty good.

those guys are watching the practices, they are watching other players around the league and in CFB, they better know if a player is any good if they want to keep their jobs.

[NewsBruin]

Jace Sternberger just made a nice juggling catch for the Birmingham Horsees.

[Joemailman]

Greg Auman
@gregauman

Alex McGough and Jace Sternberger are quite a connection tonight -- 25-yard touchdown for a 21-0 Birmingham lead on Memphis just before halftime. Sternberger already with 123 receiving yards on four catches, McGough up to 197 with 2 TDs.

[RashanGary]

Greg Auman
@gregauman

Alex McGough and Jace Sternberger are quite a connection tonight -- 25-yard touchdown for a 21-0 Birmingham lead on Memphis just before halftime. Sternberger already with 123 receiving yards on four catches, McGough up to 197 with 2 TDs.

He can’t block. Not much use for a TE in the NFL that can’t block. Might as well use another WR if that’s the case.

[RashanGary]

I was looking through the daily arrest records on Green Bay police and crime reports and Letroy Guion just got sentenced to one year jail for felony assault.

[Joemailman]

Tom Pelissero
@TomPelissero

The #Jets are signing veteran OL Billy Turner to a 1-yr deal worth up to $3.15 million, per source.

It’s the latest reunion with Aaron Rodgers and Nathaniel Hackett, who coached Turner in Green Bay and Denver. Turner has 75 career starts.

[run pMc]

Tom Pelissero
@TomPelissero

The #Jets are signing veteran OL Billy Turner to a 1-yr deal worth up to $3.15 million, per source.

It’s the latest reunion with Aaron Rodgers and Nathaniel Hackett, who coached Turner in Green Bay and Denver. Turner has 75 career starts.

Wow lol they are getting the band back together. Wasn't he hurt last year? Was thinking he's been hurt a lot lately.

Turner was a good pickup for GB back in the day and that's a cheap deal.
I would think he will help the Jets OL depth and might even start.

[Joemailman]

Adam Schefter
@AdamSchefter

A reunion: Former Packers’ WR Randall Cobb is expected to agree to a one-year deal with the New York Jets, allowing him to play with Aaron Rodgers in NY, per sources. The two men who walked off the field together in Green Bay now get to do more work to do together.

[SudsMcBucky]

LOL. ARod and his few buddies back together.

[Joemailman]

Andy Herman
@AndyHermanNFL

New York Jet Packs:
Aaron Rodgers
Allen Lazard
Randall Cobb
Tim Boyle
Nathaniel Hackett
Billy Turner
Malik Taylor

Still missing:
Marcedes Lewis
Jake Kumerow
Bronson Kafusi
David Bakhtiari (2024)
Pat McAfee
India Bhavan
Tom Fanning

[Joemailman]

WR Juwann Winfree has signed with the Colts.

[NewsBruin]

Za'daius Smith went to the Browns for a swapping of Saturday picks (https://www.si.com/nfl/vikings/news/why-the-vikings-traded-zadarius-smith-for-modest-return).

[Fritz]

Wow. He's a very talented guy, but there's something about him that make teams think he's expendable. Could be the injuries he's racking up. Could be his me-first, free-lancing attitude. Something.

[RashanGary]

Wow. He's a very talented guy, but there's something about him that make teams think he's expendable. Could be the injuries he's racking up. Could be his me-first, free-lancing attitude. Something.

For sure, he guesses a lot. Leaves a lot of big runs open. Obviously his willingness to guess and give up his gap integrity has helped him get home on a bunch of sacks. But it comes at a price. And he seems emotionally fragile too.

[run pMc]

Wow. He's a very talented guy, but there's something about him that make teams think he's expendable. Could be the injuries he's racking up. Could be his me-first, free-lancing attitude. Something.

Zadarius is something of a mercenary, out-for-himself guy. Given the length of NFL careers, I somewhat understand - he's trying to maximize his earnings - but I question the way he does it. The exit from GB, the almost signing with BAL, now MIN.
He wanted Minny to trade/cut him and they finally did. I suspect he's the type where if he's unhappy he can ruin a locker room. I wonder how many teams will cross him off their FA list when his contract ends.

[Fritz]

I would guess many. He's starting to get up there in age, what with his injury history. And if what you write is true, then I imagine his value is going down and will continue to do so.