Will the Pack sign a vet QB

[KYPack]

I guess I'm trying to win a competition for the worst running thread of '08.

I've posted a couple times about who the Packers might get for vet back-up QB. And noboy cares. that's good. I like to shout into the wind. PFT posted this today.

In the week before the draft, the Green Bay Packers were considering signing free agent quarterback Daunte Culpepper.

But when the Packers drafted Louisville quarterback Brian Brohm in the second round on Saturday and then chose LSU quarterback Matt Flynn in the seventh round on Sunday, that seemed to indicate the Packers were set at the position.

Asked about Culpepper, Packers General Manager Ted Thompson said: “I wouldn’t address a specific instance, in general, you know, if something happened, if we could sign another guy we would but at least now we feel like we’ve got two young guys that can come in and compete to make the roster.”

So if Thompson thinks the quarterbacks on the Packers’ roster will be Brohm, Flynn and Aaron Rodgers, where does that leave Culpepper?

Bill Williamson of ESPN.com writes that Culpepper could return to Oakland. The Raiders could be his only option.

I figured Culpepper was a choice in this search, but I don't really like the guy that much, either. I think it's mistake to go into an NFL season wirh ARod and two rooks. But that looks like our direction.

In a way, that might be the right move for now. Other teams have viable QB's they may have to cut, but TT wants to go to the mini's with the Kids.

[Patler]

When Favre was just a pup, he didn't have experienced backups either. Ty Detmer, then they drafted Brunnell and he was #2. Hasselbeck, etc..

The Packers seem to have a history of being willing to go with real young backups.

[MTPackerfan]

Didn't Thompson say that they made an offer to Culpepper before the draft but he wanted to wait and weigh his options?

[KYPack]

When Favre was just a pup, he didn't have experienced backups either. Ty Detmer, then they drafted Brunnell and he was #2. Hasselbeck, etc..

The Packers seem to have a history of being willing to go with real young backups.

Agreed. But those pups were backing up the "Ironman".

Hell, you and I cudda been Brett's back-up QB's.

Well, not us, but the Pack hasn't been pressed to have an experienced guy back there for many moons.

I think it's time we do, but TT and MM don't.

So guess what direction we are headed in?

[Lurker64]

I think they will, but probably not until the Summer camp cuts start happening. Tampa's has something like 7 QBs in camp right now, I could see Green Bay picking up Chris Simms if (when, most probably) he gets cut and putting him in as the #2 and sticking Flynn on the Practice Squad.

[Patler]

When Favre was just a pup, he didn't have experienced backups either. Ty Detmer, then they drafted Brunnell and he was #2. Hasselbeck, etc..

The Packers seem to have a history of being willing to go with real young backups.

Agreed. But those pups were backing up the "Ironman".

True, but they didn't know he was an Ironman back then, and they still seemed satisfied with inexperienced backups.

I am actually quite amazed at the QB situation. For year 1AF (After Favre) to have a 1st round pick ready to step in after ample sideline prepartation, a rookie who some thought could have been a first rounder, and another rookie who most believe has a chance for a career at least as a backup/sometimes starter, is really a pretty decent situation. It would be nice if Rodgers had a bunch more game experience, but heck, things can't be perfect!

At least it gives us hope!

[idpackerfan]

When Favre was just a pup, he didn't have experienced backups either. Ty Detmer, then they drafted Brunnell and he was #2. Hasselbeck, etc..

The Packers seem to have a history of being willing to go with real young backups.

Agreed. But those pups were backing up the "Ironman".

Hell, you and I cudda been Brett's back-up QB's.

Well, not us, but the Pack hasn't been pressed to have an experienced guy back there for many moons.

I think it's time we do, but TT and MM don't.

So guess what direction we are headed in?

Favre, when he was young was not yet known as the ironman, just a young QB with a hell of an arm. So they were taking a pretty big risk by not having a vet behind him. Later they had Jim McMahon as the vet backup, so I think that they have gone both ways.

As to whether they will get a vet, I think that it might depend on how the rookies look this week and OTAs in may. I don't expect a signing until after june 1st (don't the bucs have like 8 QBs and are bound to cut a few) if at all.

[KYPack]

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Favre, when he was young was not yet known as the ironman, just a young QB with a hell of an arm. So they were taking a pretty big risk by not having a vet behind him. Later they had Jim McMahon as the vet backup, so I think that they have gone both ways.

As to whether they will get a vet, I think that it might depend on how the rookies look this week and OTAs in may. I don't expect a signing until after june 1st (don't the bucs have like 8 QBs and are bound to cut a few) if at all.[/quote]

Tampa Bay loves a lot of QB’s on the roster . They added a seventh quarterback to their roster on Sunday when they used their fifth-round selection to draft San Diego signal caller Josh Johnson.

The Bucs like what Johnson, who tossed 43 touchdowns and just one interception as a senior, did in San Diego's version of the West Coast offense, but head coach Jon Gruden stopped short of anointing the former Div. I-AA star Tampa Bay's quarterback of the future. The Bucs will take only five of them to training camp.
Presumably, no more than three will be on the active roster, so four of the quarterbacks currently in Tampa won’t be in Tampa come September.
The other six are Jeff Garcia, Brian Griese, Bruce Gradkowski, Luke McCown, Chris Simms, and Jake Plummer.

[pbmax]

Culpepper did get a contract offer but did not accept. Imagine how different the draft would be if he took it? Would we have passed on Brohm or Flynn?

I don't think you will see a vet this summer unless there is an injury. And if either Brohm or Flynn demonstrate that they won't be able to play this year (due to injury or incompetence) then I see them picking up someone late in camp who has been let go. Tampa could easily be that source.

Didn't Thompson say that they made an offer to Culpepper before the draft but he wanted to wait and weigh his options?

[HarveyWallbangers]

Culpepper did get a contract offer but did not accept. Imagine how different the draft would be if he took it? Would we have passed on Brohm or Flynn?

I'm assuming Flynn, but maybe not even him if Thompson thought he was BPA.

[Joemailman]

With the Packers having 2 recent high draft choices at the position, I don't think Green Bay likely looks very attractive to most veteran QB's. Of course, a #3 QB paycheck is better than no paycheck, so someone may show some interest in Green Bay at some point. If Brohm and/or Flynn pick up the offense quickly though, TT may just decide to go with the kids.

[oregonpackfan]

Though I feel Rodgers is ready to start and both Brohm and Flynn are talented rookie(note the emphasis on rookie) QB's, I would feel much more assured if the Packers sign a veteran QB.

Should Rodgers go down, the chances are very unlikely Brohm or Flynn could step in and play effectively as a starter. Nothing against either of their abilities but they are rookies. It is a very rare rookie QB who can play effectively.

[sheepshead]

When Favre was just a pup, he didn't have experienced backups either. Ty Detmer, then they drafted Brunnell and he was #2. Hasselbeck, etc..

The Packers seem to have a history of being willing to go with real young backups.

Agreed. But those pups were backing up the "Ironman".

Hell, you and I cudda been Brett's back-up QB's.

Well, not us, but the Pack hasn't been pressed to have an experienced guy back there for many moons.

I think it's time we do, but TT and MM don't.

So guess what direction we are headed in?

This is one large piece of hindsight here my man. Are you saying that Packer brass knew Favre wouldnt go down any given year? That makes no sense. Plus Pederson, MaMahon..I guess I'm not following your thought process at all here.

[red]

how long did we have the majik man? he was a vet

did he leave after the year when favre took over, or did he stay for a couple years?

edit: majik was just there for bretts first year in GB

he also had chris miller for his one year in atlanta. miller was a pro bowler that year (91)

now, the question is. was brett ever sober to learn anything from those guys?

[RashanGary]

I don't really care if we bring in a vet. There is nothing out there. Other teams are sort of wierd about not letting good QB's get to UFA or trading them away for nothing.

We're at a point where if Rodgers sucks, our season is shot (vet or not). If Brohm sucks too, we're screwed for at lest two years. Hopefully one pans out, if not, Thompson is going to have to keep spending valuable picks until something sticks.