Former Packers around the league

[Guiness]

Donald Lee signed with the Bengals today.

Wow, sorry to hear that. He was a decent player who didn't cause waves here, I wouldn't wish that organization on anyone!

[superfan]

BTW I found out my gf had never seen Tombstone! Got to dust off the VHS and re-watche it - it aged well, still a great movie. "You're a daisy if you do!"

Aaron Rodgers's favorite movie, according to his interview with the American Mustache Institute:

On if having a mustache makes it easier to pick up sideline reporters: "If I needed to pick up any sideline reporters, my first line of business would be to grow a very thick mustache. I'm often encouraged when I watch a movie such as Tombstone, my favorite movie, by Sam Elliott's mustache. I'm very jealous of the fact that he can cover up both lips with one blade of hair that's consistent over his upper lip. I often look to a movie like that for support if I'm at a low point in my life and realize that growing a mustache can really turn your fortunes around very quickly."

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Aaron-Rodgers-mustache-gives-him-a-new-level-of?urn=nfl-wp6423

[Harlan Huckleby]

Donald Lee signed with the Bengals today.

That guy is like Rasputin.

(Rasputin survived many attempts on his life: gunshot wounds, poisoning , drowning ..... tough old coot)

[Pugger]

For all the crap Thompson has taken about the Justin Harrell pick, it seems clear that Brian Brohm was his biggest whiff. Harrell - when he played - showed flashes of what made him a first round pick. Brohm showed that, well, Thompson made a poor, poor pick.

This.

[Guiness]

I've seen it suggested that TT was perhaps caught flat footed by Brohm being there at all at that point, and couldn't pass up what was perceived as 'value'.

[ThunderDan]

I've seen it suggested that TT was perhaps caught flat footed by Brohm being there at all at that point, and couldn't pass up what was perceived as 'value'.

Also you have to remember that BF had retired at that point. We had one QB on the roster and he had a "history" of injuries. That would be ARod.

Not surprised that TT drafted Brohm at all. I just can't believe what a total bust that guy was. I was hoping we were going to package picks to make sure we got Flacco.

[Fritz]

Good point, putting the pick into a context. Did any QB's besides Flynn get drafted after Brohm?

Anybody? Bueller?

[ThunderDan]

Good point, putting the pick into a context. Did any QB's besides Flynn get drafted after Brohm?

Anybody? Bueller?

Looks like:
3. Matt Ryan
18. Joe Flacco
56. Brohm
57. Chad Henne
94. Kevin O'Connell
137. John Booty
156. Dennis Dixon
160. Josh Johnson
162. Erik Ainge
186. Colt Brennan
198. Andre' Woodson
209. Matt Flynn
223. Alex Brink

[Pugger]

What was the rap on Flynn and the reason why he wasn't drafted until #209? I don't recall...

[Guiness]

Looks like:
3. Matt Ryan
18. Joe Flacco
56. Brohm
57. Chad Henne
94. Kevin O'Connell
137. John Booty
156. Dennis Dixon
160. Josh Johnson
162. Erik Ainge
186. Colt Brennan
198. Andre' Woodson
209. Matt Flynn
223. Alex Brink

Caleb Hanie went to the Bears as a UDFA.

Not a banner year for QB's going high, or QB's at all.

This past year, there were 4 in the top 15.

O'Connell is on his third or fourth team. Booty is out of the league. I know Dixon got a ring in Pitt, but I think that's all he did. Ainge is the guy who retired after issues with steroids.

Oh, one more! Alex Brink, upnorth will tell you, is with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers!

[Guiness]

What was the rap on Flynn and the reason why he wasn't drafted until #209? I don't recall...

From SI.com

NEGATIVES: Throws with marginal past placement and accuracy. Consistently high of the mark or throws behind receivers. Stares down primary targets and puts the ball up for grabs. Holds the ball to long in the pocket.
ANALYSIS: Flynn has the physical tools to be first day draft selection yet he comes off a poor senior season is now likely a late round pick.

[KalamazooPackerFan]

From SI.com

Wow, that description kind of makes him the poster boy for how effective the off seaon McCarthy/Clements school of quarterbacking really is. Do other teams runs something similar? I admit I am kind of single minded in my football fandom but I've never heard of other teams having the off season quarterback school running.

[Bretsky]

I've seen it suggested that TT was perhaps caught flat footed by Brohm being there at all at that point, and couldn't pass up what was perceived as 'value'.

He's only value if he doesn't suk

[swede]

I've seen it suggested that TT was perhaps caught flat footed by Brohm being there at all at that point, and couldn't pass up what was perceived as 'value'.

My theory is that he was trying to draft Beau Bell and they misread the card.

[rbaloha1]

Okay I officially missing Cullen Jenkins. Cris Collinsworth says he looks quicker and stronger than ever.