Brian Calhoun and Matt (The Hebrew Hammer) Bernstien

[BlueBrewer]

Has anybody heard how these guys are doing for the cowardly lions? I was really hoping we would have drafted them, or signed Bernstien.

[Fosco33]

Lions | Marinelli discusses Calhoun
Sat, 6 May 2006 12:37:44 -0700

Detroit Lions head coach Rod Marinelli said the team looked at RB Brian Calhoun's athletic background when they drafted him. Marinelli added, "All I know is the biggest thing: if you watch him on tape, he's exceptional in the open field; vision, feet and endurance. He's showing it out here right now. It's been good. He's exciting." When asked about anything that defines Calhoun, Marinelli replied, "I just think he's got a chance to be an all-around back; a blocker, a catcher, he's smart so we can use him in different ways, durable. He's a great kid."

Jim: Tom Given the loyalty and efforts Jason Hanson and Coory Schlesinger have provided over the years, I almost have a hard time asking this question but I must. Two UDFA's I whom I believe may compete for spots are Matt Prater and Matt Bernstein. With both these vets at 35-36, what are your thoughts on these rookies, and if a change is in order, how can it be handled with the respect that both Hanson and Schlesinger deserve?

Tom Kowalski: jim ... hanson isn't going anywhere, end of story ... as for sledge, i think he'll keep his spot on the roster ... if he doesn't, i don't think it'll be because of bernstein, but because they'll shuffle some roles of the existing veterans ... things could change in camp, we'll see ...


Looks like Calhoun will be a utility guy and Bernstein will either be cut or run w/ the practice team.

[BlueBrewer]

Thanks for the info Fosco, any more will also be appreciated.

[Harlan Huckleby]

man, do the packers ever NEED a versatile weapon like Calhoun in their mix of running backs. Green, Gado, Davenport, Herron are all fairly similar.

[Harlan Huckleby]

man, do the packers ever NEED a versatile weapon like Calhoun in their mix of running backs. Green, Gado, Davenport, Herron are all fairly similar.

[Partial]

similiar like those double posts!

I agree though, it'd be nice to have a versatile 3rd down back/slot guy

[Fosco33]

Ok, I just realized why everyone calls Najeh 'Davenpoop'. Did he really take a dump in someone's dormroom closet?

I really liked watching Herron at NW - I think, if given the shot, he could be a reliable backup.

Here's my prediction for this year:

Green gets hurt by game 6 - has about 350-400 yds, 2 TDs, 3 lost fumbles - and either retires or is not resigned by the Pack.

Gado plays a large back-up role for the first 6 games (200 yrds, 2 TDs, 2 lost fumbles) and then takes a real lead role for the last 10 games (700 yrds, 4 TDs, 4 more lost fumbles). Gado gets that Doctor itch and goes back to school.

Davenpoop finally realizes he took a dump in someone's closet and goes insane.

Herron becomes the 2nd down back and is somewhat productive.

Pack laments watching Calhoun have a successful rookie campaign with a divsion rival and wished he'd fell to the 3rd round.

Pack goes 9-7 (mainly due to defense) and has to sign a reliable RB or draft a RB with their first pick next year.

[Spaulding]

[quote="Fosco33"]Herron becomes the 2nd down back and is somewhat productive.


What's a second down back? I've heard of 3rd down backs but is a second down back an oh shit back after you QB has been sacked for a 15 yard loss due to poor line play?

Just playing with ya

[Bretsky]

Ok, I just realized why everyone calls Najeh 'Davenpoop'. Did he really take a dump in someone's dormroom closet?

I really liked watching Herron at NW - I think, if given the shot, he could be a reliable backup.

Here's my prediction for this year:

Green gets hurt by game 6 - has about 350-400 yds, 2 TDs, 3 lost fumbles - and either retires or is not resigned by the Pack.

Gado plays a large back-up role for the first 6 games (200 yrds, 2 TDs, 2 lost fumbles) and then takes a real lead role for the last 10 games (700 yrds, 4 TDs, 4 more lost fumbles). Gado gets that Doctor itch and goes back to school.

Davenpoop finally realizes he took a dump in someone's closet and goes insane.

Herron becomes the 2nd down back and is somewhat productive.

Pack laments watching Calhoun have a successful rookie campaign with a divsion rival and wished he'd fell to the 3rd round.

Pack goes 9-7 (mainly due to defense) and has to sign a reliable RB or draft a RB with their first pick next year.

Yes he did, hence his alias as Da Crapper.

I'm pretty sure it was actually an Ex Girlfriend he left his happy log for.

[Fosco33]

[quote="mrbojangles"]

Herron becomes the 2nd down back and is somewhat productive.


What's a second down back? I've heard of 3rd down backs but is a second down back an oh shit back after you QB has been sacked for a 15 yard loss due to poor line play?

Just playing with ya

You got me - I meant to say a backup but got caught up in the moment of picturing a dude actually taking a dump in someone's closet.

But, shit, who knows - the way our backs/receivers get injured maybe we have the following...
1st down - incomplete pass or short gain (2nd and long). Bring in a back who can block for the passing situation.

Poop - damn that 'shit' is funny.

[woodbuck27]

Maybe by mid season we'll be calling 'all our RB's' affectionately. . . . . . 'the Poop squad'?

Interpret that. . . . anyway you desire.

[Iron Mike]

Maybe by mid season we'll be calling 'all our RB's' affectionately. . . . . . 'the Poop squad'?

Interpret that. . . . anyway you desire.

BRB--I gotta go take a "Samkon"

[Fosco33]

Maybe by mid season we'll be calling 'all our RB's' affectionately. . . . . . 'the Poop squad'?

Interpret that. . . . anyway you desire.

BRB--I gotta go take a "Samkon"

Guy 1: "Jeez, we're getting our asses kicked again and that burrito from last night is calling. I'm gonna go drop the Greens off at the pool."

Guy 2: "Huh? Don't you mean the kids..."

Guy 1: "Well, you see, there's this guy on the Packers who - ah nevermind... You'd never believe it anyways. K, seriously, I'm prairedoggin it - time for a dump."

Guy 1: " " " " " "

[MJZiggy]

I'm pretty sure it was actually an Ex Girlfriend he left his happy log for.

If it wasn't it was after that!

[CaliforniaCheez]

[quote="Bretsky"]

Ok, I just realized why everyone calls Najeh 'Davenpoop'. Did he really take a dump in someone's dormroom closet?

Davenpoop finally realizes he took a dump in someone's closet and goes insane.

He broke in at night to do it.

Any way, I feel that Bernstien was worth a Packer 6th or 7th round draft pick.
He would have a good shot at taking Leach's roster spot. He could be use at TE for select plays.

Sometimes a good player just finds a way to get on the field