Losman to the Pack?

[KYPack]

Did you watch any of the Nall mop up duty last year. He was atrocious.

My thoughts exactly. Based on what I've seen, I would not feel optimistic about GB's chances with Nall starting for 3-4 weeks if Rodgers gets hurt.

Losman would benefit from MM's QB school. BUF hasn't had the weapons on O that GB has. Most QB's take at least 16 (if not 32) starts for the lightbulb to go on. I worry about Losman's personality and whether he'd rock the boat if he were brought in. My guess is some of the veterans would tell him to STFU.

Still, why not bring in a guy who wants to compete for the job? Being content with being the backup smacks of a guy without competitive fire and a "just happy to be here" attitude.

It seems to me that TT will draft a QB and wait for the roster cuts (Pennington, Simms) to fill out the QB depth. I'd explore other options before pulling the trigger on Losman, but a late R4 would be worth it. TT spent a R4 on Cory Rodgers, after all.

Ah, Cory Rodgers. Couldn't catch punts or hang onto the ball. He didn't have a clue or even a notion. I know that bust really burned TT. He thinks he catch a good one in the 4th.

There one big reason to sign Losman. His mother is Mexican.

[Patler]

How many remember that it was widely speculated that Sherman had his mind set on drafting Losman in 2004? I was convinced of it from many comments Sherman made before the draft. Buffalo traded with Dallas to get ahead of GB at #22 so they could get him, and commented that they doubted he would have gotten passed GB at #25. Just one blurb about it from then:

The third cornerback selected in the 2004 draft, Carroll was ranked by the Packers as one of the top two draft-eligible corners, GM/Head Coach Mike Sherman said. What Sherman did not say is whether Carroll was higher on the Packers' draft board than Losman, or what he would have done had both players been available with the 25th pick.

"I didn't have that choice," Sherman said. "If I had that choice, it would have been a tough call because I like Losman. But I like Carroll, too. I think Carroll can impact our team immediately. But I did like Losman, there's no question about that."

[Zool]

How many remember that it was widely speculated that Sherman had his mind set on drafting Losman in 2004? I was convinced of it from many comments Sherman made before the draft. Buffalo traded with Dallas to get ahead of GB at #22 so they could get him, and commented that they doubted he would have gotten passed GB at #25. Just one blurb about it from then:

The third cornerback selected in the 2004 draft, Carroll was ranked by the Packers as one of the top two draft-eligible corners, GM/Head Coach Mike Sherman said. What Sherman did not say is whether Carroll was higher on the Packers' draft board than Losman, or what he would have done had both players been available with the 25th pick.

"I didn't have that choice," Sherman said. "If I had that choice, it would have been a tough call because I like Losman. But I like Carroll, too. I think Carroll can impact our team immediately. But I did like Losman, there's no question about that."

I remember specifically being pissed that Buffalo traded up and took him. I guess thats another on my long list of "WTF do I know"s. I remember the Favre comparisons during his sr year.

[Green Bud Packer]

For a 4th round pick I say bring Losman in. It'd be good for Rodgers to look over his shoulder once in a while and see some dude working to take his job away.

Until Rodgers proves good enough to be a winning starter he should always have someone pushing him for his job.

[Patler]

I remember specifically being pissed that Buffalo traded up and took him. I guess thats another on my long list of "WTF do I know"s. I remember the Favre comparisons during his sr year.

I fully expected him to be in GB. The thing that turned me off about him, was that HE compared himself to Favre, and favorably I might add!

All in all, for a fourth round pick or lower I would not mind seeing him in GB this season.

[texaspackerbacker]

Sure ain't much love for Nall in here! Nobody remembers the first time he was with the Packers--before signing with Buffalo?

As for last year, as I recall, he was brand new in the system in that game, and probably kinda rusty in general.

I still say, Nall is a pretty decent QB--and just as importantly, if he doesn't come through in camp, there are bound to be QBs cut at that time. It's a backup we are talking about, after all, and a backup who, if he had to play, would be moving into an ideal setup--receivers, running game, etc. Thus, we don't need a veteran QB at the expense of even a 4th round pick.

[Guiness]

So hard to tell with this guy. I get a lot of Buf games here, but can't say I have a solid opinion on him.

He wasn't thrown right in to start as a rookie, so was given some time to mature into the NFL before being a starter - not a Carr like situation. He didn't do overly well, but then neither did the rest of the team.

I'm sure Buffalo would like a 3rd for him, but does anyone really think they'll get it? Or even a 4th? He's a guy the team has clearly moved one from, that they don't want around as a distraction...I wouldn't be surprised to see him go for less than that, or the Pack might even wait and see if he's released along with Simms and others that are expected to hit the open market.

Surprised to still see mention of Gray and Ferrotte here. A has been and a never was. At least with Losman you can argue that he was in a bad situation, and there's still a chance for something good there.

[KYPack]

Sure ain't much love for Nall in here! Nobody remembers the first time he was with the Packers--before signing with Buffalo?

As for last year, as I recall, he was brand new in the system in that game, and probably kinda rusty in general.

I still say, Nall is a pretty decent QB--and just as importantly, if he doesn't come through in camp, there are bound to be QBs cut at that time. It's a backup we are talking about, after all, and a backup who, if he had to play, would be moving into an ideal setup--receivers, running game, etc. Thus, we don't need a veteran QB at the expense of even a 4th round pick.

Nall is all played out, Tex. He was a prospect when he was here, mainly the 3 QB. Buffalo was his shot, and he flopped. Even when you get the rust off him, there's not much underneath.

I doubt he'll be on our roster much longer.

I don't think MM wants him around or would trust him running the club.

[falco]

until i see it on PFT i don't believe jack

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right after joe arrigo, i mean

[MadtownPacker]

There one big reason to sign Losman. His mother is Mexican.

Does he help fill a quota?

Losman is the perfect fit for a #2 QB. He has an big arm, is still young and hungry to play, and if ARod bites the dust I would be excited to see what JP can do.

I hope TT does do this even for a 4th . He sucks at drafting in the mid rounds anyways.

[KYPack]

There one big reason to sign Losman. His mother is Mexican.

Does he help fill a quota?

Losman is the perfect fit for a #2 QB. He has an big arm, is still young and hungry to play, and if ARod bites the dust I would be excited to see what JP can do.

I hope TT does do this even for a 4th . He sucks at drafting in the mid rounds anyways.

I wondered when you'd post on this one. First post I've agreed with you on in a month, I think.

Losman or Simms would fire me up.

JP was lighting it up in '06. He was a #1 pick and the future of the franchise. New regime comes in and he's on his ass. Of course he's a drag in the locker room for the Bills. You wouldn't want a guy who thought his present situation was cool.

A new chance in GB would help turn him around. I don't know if the financial thing would work. Back-up maoney ain't starter money.

MM made Aaron Brooks into a big thing. He could get Losman going again. JP has fire in the belly and a live arm. He's a toughy (Tulane & all). Some time with Clements and MM, Losman would give us one of the NFL's best back-ups.