Draft a QB?

[rbaloha1]

Draft Colt Brennan

University of Hawaii's previous football coach June Jones said during the past college football season Coach McCarthty was very interested in Colt.

Dismiss the critics -- the guy can play. His accuracy is amazing (check out the combine) and playing stats. Played in a New England style offense. Great ability to read defenses. Tough dude.

Great 3-4 round pic.

[oregonpackfan]

Though the Packers probably will draft a QB in one of the rounds, I feel there most urgent need is to sign a veteran QB as backup to Rodgers. If Rodgers goes down, the Packers do not need a rookie QB to fill in the starting spot.

Yes, I would be willing to sign Chris Sims as a backup, if he is healthy enough to play.

[Badgepack]

Is Jake Plummer still in the NFL?

[The Leaper]

Actually the Packers are going to have to make back up QB a priorty now, and will most likely have to spend a significant draft pick on a QB. Best case scenario is that the QB becomes a good back up and he is traded.

I don't see why you need to spend a significant draft pick on a QB. Rodgers is the guy now...he needs a DEPENDABLE backup, not a rookie. Whoever we draft should be our #3 QB in 2008...so a 4th-5th rounder probably would suffice.

This draft isn't all that great at QB anyway.

[Brohm]

Is Jake Plummer still in the NFL?

If I am not mistaken, since he retired last year, he is now off the books and can come back and do whatever he wanted...if he wanted.

Though implausible, I wouldn't mind seeing him back-up Rodgers. He has experience in Denver's WCO. The draft a 3rd QB to groom.

[St. Vince]

How about Chad Henne? It would be interesting if he were available in the 3rd round (perhaps even the late 2nd round pick).

[Lurker64]

For a veteran option we could always go get Aaron Brooks, he had his best season when McCarthy was offensive coordinator for the Saints. Plus he was originally a Packer and he's the guy we always bring in for workouts at random intervals.

[Harlan Huckleby]

How about Chad Henne? It would be interesting if he were available in the 3rd round (perhaps even the late 2nd round pick).

nah. I didn't notice it myself, but when other people here agreed that he has a slow release that made me nervous. Sounds like a statue.

[gbgary]

we should have traded Williams for B Quinn

maybe they'll take a second for him.

[mngolf19]

Is Jake Plummer still in the NFL?

If I am not mistaken, since he retired last year, he is now off the books and can come back and do whatever he wanted...if he wanted.

Though implausible, I wouldn't mind seeing him back-up Rodgers. He has experience in Denver's WCO. The draft a 3rd QB to groom.

Technically, I don't think he has retired yet. TB still owns his rights and I saw an article last week saying that they might try to talk him into coming back. That was before trading for Griese though.

[Merlin]

You have to seriously consider someone like John David Booty out of USC, Chad Hienne out of Michigan, and Josh Johnson out of San Deigo who is more of an athlete than a pure passer.

Anyways the Packers have to have a back up considering Rodgers small injury concern that can at least come in and manage the offense.

I like Andre Woodson out of Kentucky. This kid didn't exactly have big name players surrounding him like a USC/Michigan team does and he put up some incredible numbers. Draft boards have him slipping after a poor showing in the Senior Bowl practices. That may be a blessing for us. Rodgers needs competition to bring him to the next level. Just handing him the reigns isn't going to make him better. The last position we need growing pains at is QB.

[GoPackGo]

You have to seriously consider someone like John David Booty out of USC, Chad Hienne out of Michigan, and Josh Johnson out of San Deigo who is more of an athlete than a pure passer.

Anyways the Packers have to have a back up considering Rodgers small injury concern that can at least come in and manage the offense.

I like Andre Woodson out of Kentucky. This kid didn't exactly have big name players surrounding him like a USC/Michigan team does and he put up some incredible numbers. Draft boards have him slipping after a poor showing in the Senior Bowl practices. That may be a blessing for us. Rodgers needs competition to bring him to the next level. Just handing him the reigns isn't going to make him better. The last position we need growing pains at is QB.

After watching Tim Couch, I don't want any QB's from Kentucky

[Deputy Nutz]

You have to seriously consider someone like John David Booty out of USC, Chad Hienne out of Michigan, and Josh Johnson out of San Deigo who is more of an athlete than a pure passer.

Anyways the Packers have to have a back up considering Rodgers small injury concern that can at least come in and manage the offense.

I like Andre Woodson out of Kentucky. This kid didn't exactly have big name players surrounding him like a USC/Michigan team does and he put up some incredible numbers. Draft boards have him slipping after a poor showing in the Senior Bowl practices. That may be a blessing for us. Rodgers needs competition to bring him to the next level. Just handing him the reigns isn't going to make him better. The last position we need growing pains at is QB.

Woodson was the front runner about mid way through the year for the Hiesman and then the wheels sort of fell off. His concerns are accuracy, and that he played mostly out of the shotgun. I wouldn't draft him to come in and play right away if I was a team that was in need of a starting QB, but he has talent and can possibly molded into a long time starting caliber QB if given time.

Colt Brennan is an interesting story, although his character is questionable, he is a bit narrow, thin, small build and he doesn't have a cannon for an arm. His mechanics are good, and he is accuracte as long as he doesn't have to throwing while running away from defenders. Pressure got to him against Georgia, although it was understandable since he was sacked 13 times.

[pittstang5]

Is Jake Plummer still in the NFL?

If I am not mistaken, since he retired last year, he is now off the books and can come back and do whatever he wanted...if he wanted.

Though implausible, I wouldn't mind seeing him back-up Rodgers. He has experience in Denver's WCO. The draft a 3rd QB to groom.

Technically, I don't think he has retired yet. TB still owns his rights and I saw an article last week saying that they might try to talk him into coming back. That was before trading for Griese though.

I think you're right, that the Bucs still own the rights to Plummer if he came back. Now that the Favre retirement has set in, Plummer was one of the Qbs I wouldn't mind seeing in GB to back up Rodgers. I think Rodgers will be ok in this system, but his injuries have me concerned.

I'm guessing they would have to trade for Plummer or the bucs would have to release him. More importantly, Plummer would have to want to come back. At this point, with a year out of football, is Plummer even worth it. WHo knows.

Damn...this situation just outright sucks.

[Merlin]

You have to seriously consider someone like John David Booty out of USC, Chad Hienne out of Michigan, and Josh Johnson out of San Deigo who is more of an athlete than a pure passer.

Anyways the Packers have to have a back up considering Rodgers small injury concern that can at least come in and manage the offense.

I like Andre Woodson out of Kentucky. This kid didn't exactly have big name players surrounding him like a USC/Michigan team does and he put up some incredible numbers. Draft boards have him slipping after a poor showing in the Senior Bowl practices. That may be a blessing for us. Rodgers needs competition to bring him to the next level. Just handing him the reigns isn't going to make him better. The last position we need growing pains at is QB.

After watching Tim Couch, I don't want any QB's from Kentucky

After watching Trent Dilfer, Joey Harrington, and David Carr I didn't want a Tedford QB either, good luck to us all.