DeShawn Wynn

[packers11]

https://www.rotoworld.com

Packers No. 3 tailback DeShawn Wynn's "stock may be at an all-time high with the organization," according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.

The paper forsees Wynn giving Brandon Jackson a run for the top backup spot in camp. Wynn is in the best shape of his career, but it remains to be seen if he can overcome nagging injuries. He's been the opposite of durable.

Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

Thoughts???

I never thought he'd even be considered at taking the #2 spot... Its going to be an interesting battle between him and Lumpkin...

[Lurker64]

Wynn has a ton of talent, he just has the proverbial "ten cent head on a million dollar body" and he's constantly nicked.

*HOWEVER*, if he can avoid the injury bug and he's got his priorities straight and has committed himself totally to excellence on the football field, he could be great. Generally, the sense that he's unlikely to suddenly smarten up and get healthy was the reason people were down on him, but there's no reason physically that he couldn't be a great running back.

[Tarlam!]

The knock on Wynn during that year's draft was his work ethic and character issues, IIRC.

Add the injury history and there's a recipe for "talent alone won't get you there", I'm afraid.

To take the #2 spot, Wynn will need to overcome his reputation first, then stay healthy and THEN let his talent take over.

To date, Jackson's only miscue has been through lack of experience in his first season and lack of opportunities in his second.

[MichiganPackerFan]

The knock on Wynn during that year's draft was his work ethic and character issues, IIRC.

I've seen the injuries, but I have seen nothing that compromises his character. Have I missed something?

[SkinBasket]

The knock on Wynn during that year's draft was his work ethic and character issues, IIRC.

I've seen the injuries, but I have seen nothing that compromises his character. Have I missed something?

Waving on a replacement and leaving the field every time he ran more than 5 yards indicated he wasn't terribly mentally committed and didn't care he was selling his teammates - who needed a breather from actually working on the field - short, as well as being a sign that he was out of shape. I'm sure there's a lot of maturity issues the team has to deal with daily that we never get a chance to see on the field. The label's been there from the beginning, and no one from the team has ever said any different.

[rbaloha1]

The rb situation is in goo shape. The Wynn vs. Lumpkin battle may go down to the last pre season game.

Wynn is blessed with deceptive speed and power. Its wonderful Wynn is maturing. Expect Wynn to win the #3 but not challenge Jackson for the #2.

[DonHutson]

I've seen an out of shape guy get in shape.

I've seen someone with a poor work ethic start working harder, but not often over a sustained period.

I've never seen a pussy stop being a pussy. I'm not selling my stock in Midol quite yet.

[bbbffl66]

I've seen an out of shape guy get in shape.

I've seen someone with a poor work ethic start working harder, but not often over a sustained period.

I've never seen a pussy stop being a pussy. I'm not selling my stock in Midol quite yet.

And yet many here seem to regard Justin Harrell as the messiah of the D- line

[KYPack]

The knock on Wynn during that year's draft was his work ethic and character issues, IIRC.

I've seen the injuries, but I have seen nothing that compromises his character. Have I missed something?

Waving on a replacement and leaving the field every time he ran more than 5 yards indicated he wasn't terribly mentally committed and didn't care he was selling his teammates - who needed a breather from actually working on the field - short, as well as being a sign that he was out of shape. I'm sure there's a lot of maturity issues the team has to deal with daily that we never get a chance to see on the field. The label's been there from the beginning, and no one from the team has ever said any different.

Well, Skin, I dunno. I didn't see him do that a lot. Was that in '07 when the IR'd him when he was our leading rusher? The guy ran for 78 yards vs the Bears two years ago. He got over 100 against the Lions in '08. Kid's got power, some shake, and speed. they've cut his ass a few times so now he knows this is all real. Maybe he'll grow up and help us.

[cheesner]

I've seen an out of shape guy get in shape.

I've seen someone with a poor work ethic start working harder, but not often over a sustained period.

I've never seen a pussy stop being a pussy. I'm not selling my stock in Midol quite yet.

And yet many here seem to regard Justin Harrell as the messiah of the D- line

You mean the same Justin Harrell who, though he tore a bicep muscle, insisted on playing the very next week through extreme pain because his team needed him and it was a huge game?

The same Justin Harrell who is the only Tenn player to be given Reggie White's number because of his extreme dedication, his commitment to working out, and leadership qualities?

Are you calling him a pussy? Out of shape? A poor work ethic?

[Patler]

I've seen an out of shape guy get in shape.

I've seen someone with a poor work ethic start working harder, but not often over a sustained period.

I've never seen a pussy stop being a pussy. I'm not selling my stock in Midol quite yet.

And yet many here seem to regard Justin Harrell as the messiah of the D- line

You mean the same Justin Harrell who, though he tore a bicep muscle, insisted on playing the very next week through extreme pain because his team needed him and it was a huge game?

The same Justin Harrell who is the only Tenn player to be given Reggie White's number because of his extreme dedication, his commitment to working out, and leadership qualities?

Are you calling him a pussy? Out of shape? A poor work ethic?

And the same Justin Harrell who was allowed to do nothing more than ride a stationary bike because of his back surgery last year, yet lost more weight than the trainers planned? One of the trainers mentioned that he was there hours and hours everyday, longer than he was scheduled for and on days he wasn't scheduled and didn't have to be there. He said some days they had to make him stop.

[Freak Out]

I'd be surprised if Wynn ended up winning the #2 spot behind Grant but stranger things have happened. As long as he doesn't get hurt during training camp or the pre-season he should make the team but you would have to believe that it's Jacksons job to lose. How many HBs are on the roster right now? 5-6?

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[Harlan Huckleby]

I've seen the injuries, but I have seen nothing that compromises his character. Have I missed something?

The label's been there from the beginning, and no one from the team has ever said any different.

Edgar Bennett began giving glowing evals of Wynn last season.

http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/33284454.html

The character and conditioning stuff is a bad rap stuck in the minds of certain fans of bad character and probably poor conditioning.

[bobblehead]

The knock on Wynn during that year's draft was his work ethic and character issues, IIRC.

I've seen the injuries, but I have seen nothing that compromises his character. Have I missed something?

Waving on a replacement and leaving the field every time he ran more than 5 yards indicated he wasn't terribly mentally committed and didn't care he was selling his teammates - who needed a breather from actually working on the field - short, as well as being a sign that he was out of shape. I'm sure there's a lot of maturity issues the team has to deal with daily that we never get a chance to see on the field. The label's been there from the beginning, and no one from the team has ever said any different.

Well, Skin, I dunno. I didn't see him do that a lot. Was that in '07 when the IR'd him when he was our leading rusher? The guy ran for 78 yards vs the Bears two years ago. He got over 100 against the Lions in '08. Kid's got power, some shake, and speed. they've cut his ass a few times so now he knows this is all real. Maybe he'll grow up and help us.

It was indeed '07 and he did it often. I still think MM put him on IR because he kept being "hurt". He appealed the injury up until someone told him he would be cut and lose his check if he appealed it IIRC.

[PackerPro42]

I'd actually like to see all four of the RB's (Grant, Jackson, Wynn, and Lumpkin) make the roster this year. IMO RB is one of the most physically demanding positions and it never hurts to have good depth at a position like that.

As far as Wynn taking the #2 spot behind Grant, I don't foresee that happening. Even when he was the Packers leading rusher his rookie year, he looked extremely slow to play the position IMO. I'm not saying he didn't show spurts of talent or that he couldn't have improved upon that, but I believe Jackson is a better all-around back.