ALL the Packer cuts/keeps in this thread

[Bretsky]

Ruvell Martin, Anthony Smith, Tyrell Sutton.

3 players that absolutely should be on this team right now.

Come on BH, Ruvell.....justa guy
Sutton..........a bit surprised but they can probably find the same out there

Smith- VERY shocked; knew the D and made some very nice plays. He looked better than Bigby in the preseason

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Really don't like that they cut Ruvell Martin. WTF. Reading the roster right now... some serious surprises imo.

[RashanGary]

I wouldn't believe everything you read. I can't imagine the Packers didn't at least put on some feelers on their FBs. I love how Silverstein wrote in an article that the Packers keeping Jones over Cyril was "a classic case of keeping the draft pick over the free agent," but didn't mention that the Packers kept Dietrich-Smith (a FA) over Meredith (a draft pick).

Saw that too. Just strange. Or cutting teh 2nd rounder and keeping the 7th round QB.

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Ruvell Martin, Anthony Smith, Tyrell Sutton.

3 players that absolutely should be on this team right now.

I agree with this. Smith for his knowledge of the D, Sutton and Martin for their skills. Martin has a good chance of ending up in Minne or Chicago (if he doesn't have to clear waivers, does he?)

Cannot believe they gave up on Brohm that fast. I have more respect for TT in a way, but in another way I'm not so sure that was the right move as I still think he has solid starter potential.

That said, I like the moxy that Flynn has and would prefer him anyway in a tight game I think.

[Lurker64]

Martin has a good chance of ending up in Minne or Chicago (if he doesn't have to clear waivers, does he?)

Chicago maybe, since they're really thin at WR but Minnesota actually has some depth and some young guys that they like. I would think a team like Kansas City might be more attractive to Ruvell, as he could go as high as #2 there. But with four years of service to the Packers (2005-2008) I believe that Martin is a vested veteran and can sign anywhere he likes.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Cannot believe they gave up on Brohm that fast. I have more respect for TT in a way, but in another way I'm not so sure that was the right move as I still think he has solid starter potential .

Who's going to sign Brohm to their 53-man roster? He'll be back.

Sutton and Smith are not solid players. Ruevell Martin deserves to be on a roster somewhere.

[Bretsky]

Honestly, Ruvell doesn't scare one much more than Robert Ferguson. Main difference there is since Fergie was a 2nd rounder we expected a lot out of him.

Swain improved his blocking and is a better athlete who can help on special teams.

To me Smith is the biggest surprise

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Martin has a good chance of ending up in Minne or Chicago (if he doesn't have to clear waivers, does he?)

I believe that Martin is a vested veteran and can sign anywhere he likes.

That's what I thought. That said, I suspect he'll be in Minny or Chicago shortly. He is a very underrated big target. How big is Swain? Can they count on Finley to be the red zone target? Hopefully.

It's sad to these guys go. I don't like this time of year

[Bretsky]

all that excitement about getting a 2nd round pick for Cory Williams....ended up being Brohm

[Bretsky]

Martin has a good chance of ending up in Minne or Chicago (if he doesn't have to clear waivers, does he?)

I believe that Martin is a vested veteran and can sign anywhere he likes.

That's what I thought. That said, I suspect he'll be in Minny or Chicago shortly. He is a very underrated big target. How big is Swain? Can they count on Finley to be the red zone target? Hopefully.

It's sad to these guys go. I don't like this time of year

Was Martin ever a red zone threat due to his size ? He was paper candy.His talent wasn't in the area of our top four and he doesn't help on specials.

[Lurker64]

Martin has a good chance of ending up in Minne or Chicago (if he doesn't have to clear waivers, does he?)

I believe that Martin is a vested veteran and can sign anywhere he likes.

That's what I thought. That said, I suspect he'll be in Minny or Chicago shortly. He is a very underrated big target. How big is Swain? Can they count on Finley to be the red zone target? Hopefully.

Martin is 6'4 210
Swain is 6'0 203
Finley is 6'5 257

Swain is not a replacement for Ruvell as a big red zone target, but Finley is if he capitalizes on his promise. I'm pretty sure that Finley doesn't give up much on Martin when it comes to speed either since Finley is fast for a TE and Martin was always pretty slow as a WR.

It's sad to these guys go. I don't like this time of year

Me too, how can you not hate seeing these guys go? I really liked Ruvell.

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Martin has a good chance of ending up in Minne or Chicago (if he doesn't have to clear waivers, does he?)

I believe that Martin is a vested veteran and can sign anywhere he likes.

That's what I thought. That said, I suspect he'll be in Minny or Chicago shortly. He is a very underrated big target. How big is Swain? Can they count on Finley to be the red zone target? Hopefully.

It's sad to these guys go. I don't like this time of year

Was Martin ever a red zone threat due to his size ? He was paper candy.His talent wasn't in the area of our top four and he doesn't help on specials.

Agree to disagree. I think his talent is pretty good and he is closer to Jordy than most think. I think he's an incredibly solid guy that can step in at #3 or #4 and have success if there is an injury.

How many special teams guy do they need? They kept a billion fullbacks. I would have kept two and kept an extra DL since Jenkins is a walking injury.

I suspect they ditch Monty in the next day or two for a bigger DL. One of those 3-4 teams has gotta release somebody better.

[Bretsky]

Martin has a good chance of ending up in Minne or Chicago (if he doesn't have to clear waivers, does he?)

I believe that Martin is a vested veteran and can sign anywhere he likes.

That's what I thought. That said, I suspect he'll be in Minny or Chicago shortly. He is a very underrated big target. How big is Swain? Can they count on Finley to be the red zone target? Hopefully.

It's sad to these guys go. I don't like this time of year

Was Martin ever a red zone threat due to his size ? He was paper candy.His talent wasn't in the area of our top four and he doesn't help on specials.

Agree to disagree. I think his talent is pretty good and he is closer to Jordy than most think. I think he's an incredibly solid guy that can step in at #3 or #4 and have success if there is an injury.

How many special teams guy do they need? They kept a billion fullbacks. I would have kept two and kept an extra DL since Jenkins is a walking injury.

I suspect they ditch Monty in the next day or two for a bigger DL. One of those 3-4 teams has gotta release somebody better.

Yes, we'll have to agree to disagree. I wish Ruvell well; he was a good guy. But if he goes to the Vikings or Bears it would not matter to me.
Often the #5 WR is a special helper but we do have plenty. Come mid season, I doubt we have three fullbacks. TT will do something.

[Tarlam!]

I think I posted how much I hate this time of the season, but that was from a fan perspective.

Check out this vid, I could not do this job.

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-total-access/09000d5d81268d17/The-Turk

[mission]

Ruvell - A bit disappointed, I can't exactly see how Swain is an improvement at this position unless ST was a major consideration.

Smith - VERY surprised with everyone else. Two picks in the preseason, around the ball a lot. Playmaking ability made it easier to ignore all the times he got burned too. Reading these Raven forum threads, it sounds like we might have upgraded the position anyway so I guess I'll take a wait and see approach here and trust Teets (fritz, i see u!)

Brohm - Don't really have a problem with it but it's definitely a chance for me to take a rare shot at TT. As much as I usually disagree with Bretsky, C.Williams for B.Brohm seems pretty shitty. Too bad we couldn't have got more from this pick.

The RB/FB situation is also perplexing to me ... I'm all the way on the "future" boat and say QJ is an automatic lock. With all this emphasis on ST players, we better see top 5 production from this group... all-in-all, even with Grant, our RB/FB situation is generally a big yawn to me. I'd love to get *dangerous* in the backfield...