KGB

[LL2]

“My nine years as a Green Bay Packer have been a blessing that is beyond words. I thank God for bringing me to this first-class organization and first-class community. During my time here, I’ve built relationships with a number of people in the Packer family. The front office executives, G.M.s, coaches, past and present players, the enormous support and administrative staff plus the greatest fans in football, all have helped make my time here truly special and I am thankful for that. It has been a very positive experience. I was able to build a family here and grow with a community that I call home. Again, I’ve been truly blessed. I don’t know what my football future holds, but one thing I’ve realized is that football is more than a game — it’s about building relationships and changing lives. One of the commitments I’ve had throughout my career has been to share the gospel of Jesus Christ and that is something that I intend on doing whether on the field or not. God bless the Green Bay Packers!

Now THAT is going out with grace. Right back at you KGB. Thanks for your faith, loyalty, dedication, reverence and on-the-field contributions to the Packer family.

I second that! He is a class act. I am a bit surprised, but such is life in the NFL.

[Iron Mike]

Flashback to Training Camp 2000 and Larry McCarren calling him "The Beer Man."

[VegasPackFan]

KGB is a class act and it is really sad to see him go. I love his statement, it shows just how much of a quality man he is, and in a way, what a quality sports franchise the Packers are.

[Patler]

I didn't think KGB would make the 53 man roster at the beginning of the season anyway.

I didn't either. Makes you wonder what is different now than 8 weeks ago. At the end of camp, KGB was clearly struggling with a bum wheel. Cutting him then would have saved about $6 million. They must have believed he would get better as the season progressed, and now must be convinced he won't.

[LL2]

I didn't think KGB would make the 53 man roster at the beginning of the season anyway.

I didn't either. Makes you wonder what is different now than 8 weeks ago. At the end of camp, KGB was clearly struggling with a bum wheel. Cutting him then would have saved about $6 million. They must have believed he would get better as the season progressed, and now must be convinced he won't.

Do they owe KGB his entire salary? What is he sign with another team?s

[SD GB fan]

I didn't think KGB would make the 53 man roster at the beginning of the season anyway.

I didn't either. Makes you wonder what is different now than 8 weeks ago. At the end of camp, KGB was clearly struggling with a bum wheel. Cutting him then would have saved about $6 million. They must have believed he would get better as the season progressed, and now must be convinced he won't.

from the few games i watched, it seems that KGB explodes off the ball the fastest among all of the Dlinemen. He still seems to be a decent pass rusher and has the ability to time the snap (aside from the penalties). He just never finished the play for some reason. I think the coaching staff was waiting for him to finish those plays when he gets over his injury. I guess they are beyond that point now. Thanks KGB for your contributions to the Packers.

[boiga]

KGB's problem was that he only had one move: the speed rush to the outside. The opposing tackle always knew it was coming during passing downs and the predictability allowed him to be washed too easily.

Now that he's lost a half step with age, he can't even pull the speed rush anymore which leaves him as just a liability against the run.

Nevertheless, I don't see how this can help out pass rush any. Sure KGB can't get to the QB anymore, but neither can anyone else on the right side of our D-Line. One less body isn't going to improve anything.

Still, I'll miss that big Bubba Gump presence in the locker room. He did right by the Packers and was a good guy, for a born again fundy. I wish him well in the future.

[Tony Oday]

When a guy goes out like that you almost hope he gets a job in the front office or something to stick around.

Thanks for the Memories KGB.

[Bretsky]

Re: KGB

Pro Football Weekly is reporting that KGB has been cut and Harrell activated.
Any confirmation yet?

well there is one heck of an upgrade

[The Gunshooter]

It doesn't shock me much. I didn't think KGB would make the 53 man roster at the beginning of the season anyway.

I wanted him cut before the draft and his money go to Michael Turner but what do I know.

[The Gunshooter]

I didn't think KGB would make the 53 man roster at the beginning of the season anyway.

I didn't either. Makes you wonder what is different now than 8 weeks ago. At the end of camp, KGB was clearly struggling with a bum wheel. Cutting him then would have saved about $6 million. They must have believed he would get better as the season progressed, and now must be convinced he won't.

from the few games i watched, it seems that KGB explodes off the ball the fastest among all of the Dlinemen. He still seems to be a decent pass rusher and has the ability to time the snap (aside from the penalties). He just never finished the play for some reason. I think the coaching staff was waiting for him to finish those plays when he gets over his injury. I guess they are beyond that point now. Thanks KGB for your contributions to the Packers.

Charging upfield out of the play he can do. He has to be able to dip down, plant and pivot with that bad knee to close the pocket and he can't do it any more.

[pack4to84]

One more jersey I own that doesn't play for the Packers anymore.
4 (1 white, 2 green, 1 reversible)
30 (2 green)
94 (1 white, 1 green)

[Badgerinmaine]

It probably was time for him to go, but what a great presence he was on and off the field in his time. Thanks, KGB.

[Partial]

Sad to see a Packer great go. I'll have a beer for the all-time leader in sacks in GBP history tonight.

[Dabaddestbear]

9.5 sacks last year despite playing only passing downs. I'd think he could catch on somewhere.