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Originally posted by CaliforniaCheez
Oh shoot !! Ryan Grant was interviewed briefly on ESPN before lunch and I figured he'd signed, being able to speak for the team now, but guess not.
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Oh shoot !! Ryan Grant was interviewed briefly on ESPN before lunch and I figured he'd signed, being able to speak for the team now, but guess not.
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Deal done with fourth-rounder Sitton
By Tom Silverstein
Wednesday, Jul 23 2008, 03:34 PM
The Packers have reached a contract agreement with offensive guard Josh Sitton, a fourth-round draft choice from Central Florida.
The 6-3 1/2, 324-pound Sitton played both guard positions and right tackle in college, but has mostly worked at right guard with the Packers, playing behind starter Jason Spitz.
Sitton is the third of nine draft choices to reach an agreement with the Packers, joining quarterback Matt Flynn and receiver Brett Swain.
UPDATE: The Packers just announced that they have signed fifth-round offensive tackle Breno Giacomini of Louisville. That means four of the nine are done.
There. Stop yer bitchin."You're all very smart, and I'm very dumb." - PartialComment
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You call that progress?? Bah, TT sucks, there IS no progress and I will say so since it backs up my statement that TT sucks. NONE I TELL YOU!!Originally posted by SkinBasketThe only time success comes before work is in the dictionary -- Vince LombardiComment
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How do you know that progress isn't being made?Originally posted by CaliforniaCheez
Have you talked with the player's agents..or with TT?Comment
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Josh Sitton OL, Green Bay
A long road behind, a big future ahead. Today is a symbolic one for Josh Sitton.
Sitton, a former standout offensive lineman at Catholic High and UCF, will complete an 18-hour, two-day drive from his Pensacola home to Green Bay, Wisconsin this afternoon in preparation for the Green Bay Packers' training camp.
"I'm ready to get back to work and get back to football," Sitton said as he drove through Alabama on Tuesday. "I'm excited to see what's ahead, and hopefully as time goes on, get some playing time with an organization as great as the Packers."
Chosen by the Packers with the 36th pick of the fourth round (No. 136 overall) Sitton, who can play multiple positions along the offensive line, enters training camp with the best chance of making his respective NFL team.
Greeted with an NFL playbook "about four or five inches thick," at rookie camp in May, Sitton impressed enough to sign a four-year contract with a $384,000 signing bonus last week. He will make $295,000 in 2008, $385,000 in 2009, $475,000 in 2010 and $565,000 in 2011.
Sitton will be preparing for a large media frenzy surrounding Packers legendary quarterback Brett Favre, who announced his desire to come out of a short-lived retirement.
Sitton, in perfect rookie form, has no opinion on the matter.
"I haven't turned the TV on in about three weeks," Sitton said. "My mom has told me stuff about it, but that's it."
Sitton's versatility as an offensive lineman -- he played four of the five OL positions at UCF -- was his calling card to the NFL. Green Bay reinforced the notion by drafting Sitton in the fourth round and giving him a $384,000 signing bonus. Barring major injury, Sitton is expected to make the team.
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Hopefully he can afford the gas to get to Green Bay tonight.
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Packer Report has learned the Green Bay Packers have signed fourth-round draft pick Jeremy Thompson, a defensive end from Wake Forest.Agent Bill Johnson broke the news via an e-mail sent Thursday night. Thompson will sign the deal on Saturday, one day before the players report for training camp and two days before camp opens.
“I’ve always appreciated his preparation and sense of fairness,” Johnson said of Russ Ball, the Packers’ chief negotiator.
The four-year contract is worth just more than $3.4 million.
The Packers hope Thompson — the brother of Packers offensive tackle Orrin Thompson — can add an immediate boost to the pass rush while possibly fighting for a starting job down the road. He finished with 6.5 sacks as a senior.
“He’s awfully excited about his opportunity and eager to get to work,” Johnson wrote.
Roster moves
On Thursday afternoon, the Packers released three players, including former University of Wisconsin punter Ken DeBauche, who played high school ball at Bay Port in the Green Bay suburb or Suamico. Also waived were linebacker Marcus Riley and cornerback Kyle Ward. With the 80-player roster limit, the Packers are forced to release players once draft picks are signed.Comment
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Cornerback Patrick Lee is signed, TE Finley is close.
After that, all that's left is Brohm and Jordy. And, well, Grant, but who's cares about that one, right?Comment
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Sorry, for the double post, but figured this should be bumped once more.
Jordy and Jermichael, our two picks with the most awesome first names, have both signed 4 year deals.
All that's left are Brohm and Grant. Maybe Ryan should get on that plane now, hmm? He's still in new york waiting for his douche of an agent to give him word to come back.Comment
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Thanks for the news!
Interesting Brohm isn't signed yet, if you catch my drift....Comment
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It looks like only a few will miss Monday's practice while the league aproves the contracts.Comment
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