tyrell sutton

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i think we have something special in this kid. i'd really like to see him get some reps with the first team in the next 2 games.

i think him and grant would make a nice two headed monster, like the jags had with fred taylor and mjd

he reminds me a bit of another small guy that use to play in the nfc north

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlfSbIwM_iI

[gbpackfan]

Sutton has earned a spot on this team.

Lumpkin has been nohting special this year.

And for all the talk about Wynn, what has he done?

I would also like to see an extended look at Brandon Jackson.

If we keep only three RBs, they should be Grant, Jackson and Sutton. And is just me or does Grant look even FASTER this year. Wow, he's got that second gear that I don't remember seeing last yer.

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well don't forget, grant was hurt almost all of last year

[Fritz]

It's an interesting battle. Grant is of course #1. Jackson has shown enough to warrant careful consideration - he wouldn't be easy to cut. I think he's got a spot.

So that leaves Lumpkin, Wynn, and Sutton.

For Wynn, this is it. He needs to get on the field - and stay there. He looks good but he was hurt again for about a week.

Lumpkin has played like his name sounds, I think. So he needs to step up.

And Sutton needs to show he's reliable.

[rbaloha1]

IMO Sutton is the #3.

[swede]

Every year there seems to be a fan fave running back that captures the imagination by running like a demon in the fourth quarter of pre-season games. Lumpkin was the guy last year, wasn't he? I'm afraid the "Turk" will break my heart with this kid.

There were a few plays by Sutton in the Bills game that bothered me, though. The one I remember most clearly was a running play to the right. A Bills defender pushed a lineman into Sutton's hip and he hit the ground like he was shot. Had he been a little more squared up to the LOS he might have seen a pretty big cutback to his left and he certainly would not have gone down as easily. I only crab about this because I want him to make a good case for staying as the third RB.

I do like the way the kid runs hard and slips into tiny cracks for extra yardage when running inside, an ability brought about by being 5' 7" and running with heads up and pads low.

[Administrator]

IMO Sutton is the #3.

he has looked good to this point, however, he has yet to play with the 1st or 2nd team. We really have to see that before we can say he's the #3.

Way too soon right now, (reminds me of Lumpkin last year), but promising, that's for sure!

[KYPack]

Every year there seems to be a fan fave running back that captures the imagination by running like a demon in the fourth quarter of pre-season games. Lumpkin was the guy last year, wasn't he? I'm afraid the "Turk" will break my heart with this kid.

There were a few plays by Sutton in the Bills game that bothered me, though. The one I remember most clearly was a running play to the right. A Bills defender pushed a lineman into Sutton's hip and he hit the ground like he was shot. Had he been a little more squared up to the LOS he might have seen a pretty big cutback to his left and he certainly would not have gone down as easily. I only crab about this because I want him to make a good case for staying as the third RB.

I do like the way the kid runs hard and slips into tiny cracks for extra yardage when running inside, an ability brought about by being 5' 7" and running with heads up and pads low.

Good post, Swede.

That play stuck out for me, too.

Sutton's got real speed and a lot of shake. He is a good KR, to boot.

But I need to see him pass block and pick up the blitz before we engrave his plaque in the Packer HOF.

Those guys in the final 3 are very close, it will be a real dogfight.

[Sparkey]

Every year there seems to be a fan fave running back that captures the imagination by running like a demon in the fourth quarter of pre-season games. Lumpkin was the guy last year, wasn't he? I'm afraid the "Turk" will break my heart with this kid.

There were a few plays by Sutton in the Bills game that bothered me, though. The one I remember most clearly was a running play to the right. A Bills defender pushed a lineman into Sutton's hip and he hit the ground like he was shot. Had he been a little more squared up to the LOS he might have seen a pretty big cutback to his left and he certainly would not have gone down as easily. I only crab about this because I want him to make a good case for staying as the third RB.

I do like the way the kid runs hard and slips into tiny cracks for extra yardage when running inside, an ability brought about by being 5' 7" and running with heads up and pads low.

Good post, Swede.

That play stuck out for me, too.

Sutton's got real speed and a lot of shake. He is a good KR, to boot.

But I need to see him pass block and pick up the blitz before we engrave his plaque in the Packer HOF.

Those guys in the final 3 are very close, it will be a real dogfight.

As much as I like to watch Sutton running, he is not very good at blocking blitzers. From what I have read, the best backs at blocking blitzing lb's in the backfield are jackson and Wynn. If Wynn stays healthy the next two weeks, he is the last back on the roster.

Sutton wont make it through waivers, but if somehow he would, he would no doubt be a great PS guy.

[pittstang5]

Sutton wont make it through waivers, but if somehow he would, he would no doubt be a great PS guy.

This brings up a question I have:

Can Sutton chose to sign on the PS OR if Sutton is released at final cut down, can any team sign him and Sutton HAS to go to that team.

[Patler]

As much as I like to watch Sutton running, he is not very good at blocking blitzers. From what I have read, the best backs at blocking blitzing lb's in the backfield are jackson and Wynn. If Wynn stays healthy the next two weeks, he is the last back on the roster.

Sutton wont make it through waivers, but if somehow he would, he would no doubt be a great PS guy.

You know its a problem when MM and Bennett make comments about how hard he tries when they are asked about his blocking.

I think Sutton could make them toy with the idea of keeping 4RBs. Wynn and Lumpkin's injury problems have been discussed, but Jackson has had issues, too, and he doesn't play all that much. Every year they seem to be a bit heavy in numbers at one position to start the season. Two years ago it was DL. Last year I think it was DBs. This year I kind of think it will be LBs, but it could be RBs instead.

[mraynrand]

Sutton wont make it through waivers, but if somehow he would, he would no doubt be a great PS guy.

This brings up a question I have:

Can Sutton chose to sign on the PS OR if Sutton is released at final cut down, can any team sign him and Sutton HAS to go to that team.

He doesn't have to go - the Packers have paid more in the past to keep someone on the PS (Wells?), but the thing is that if you get signed off the PS, you have to be added to the 53 man roster of the team that signs you. You may remain inactive all year, but it's still a significant step up.

[mraynrand]

Lumpy is nothing special. All he does is run between the tackles, and has a pretty good hammer. The Packers could say goodbye with no second thoughts. Jackson is a lock, due to his ability to catch the ball as well as maneuverability. Question is - WTF is up with Wynn? If Wynn is unreliable, the have to keep Lumpy or TS. TS is not refined enough yet to play in all the packages they need him in. Wynn is the key. Are the coaches going to keep this guy?

[Patler]

Sutton wont make it through waivers, but if somehow he would, he would no doubt be a great PS guy.

This brings up a question I have:

Can Sutton chose to sign on the PS OR if Sutton is released at final cut down, can any team sign him and Sutton HAS to go to that team.

He doesn't have to go - the Packers have paid more in the past to keep someone on the PS (Wells?), but the thing is that if you get signed off the PS, you have to be added to the 53 man roster of the team that signs you. You may remain inactive all year, but it's still a significant step up.

I think you are confusing the timing.
At cutdown, he would go on waivers. If a team puts in a waiver claim, his contract would be awarded to the team and Sutton would have no choice in the matter. If he clears waivers he can pick and chose among practice squad offers and offers for other teams regular rosters. The key to his freedom to pick and chose is that he first has to clear waivers without another team submitting a waiver claim.

[mraynrand]

Sutton wont make it through waivers, but if somehow he would, he would no doubt be a great PS guy.

This brings up a question I have:

Can Sutton chose to sign on the PS OR if Sutton is released at final cut down, can any team sign him and Sutton HAS to go to that team.

He doesn't have to go - the Packers have paid more in the past to keep someone on the PS (Wells?), but the thing is that if you get signed off the PS, you have to be added to the 53 man roster of the team that signs you. You may remain inactive all year, but it's still a significant step up.

I think you are confusing the timing.
At cutdown, he would go on waivers. If a team puts in a waiver claim, his contract would be awarded to the team and Sutton would have no choice in the matter. If he clears waivers he can pick and chose among practice squad offers and offers for other teams regular rosters. The key to his freedom to pick and chose is that he first has to clear waivers without another team submitting a waiver claim.

I was mostly describing what would happen if he were already signed to the PS. I figured that was pretty much common knowledge that you don't make it to the PS if another team wants you. That's why there were so many scouts at the last Preseason game. A lot of Packer cuts are going to get snatched up by other teams...