Packers, Wells, LIKELY to PART WAYS

[denverYooper]

Funny, but every writer on Twitter is saying "look at how far apart they are" according to this report, which says nothing about how far apart they are. McGinn qualifies the article by calling it a guess about the outcome based in part on how stubborn Wells can be.

Even the reported fact that Wells wants to be paid as a top 5 center is a problem, as the range in yearly money goes from $8.2 to 5.5 million per.

We can assume that means the Packers haven't gotten to $5.5 yet, but its just a guess. And a bit of a problem since even by McGinn's AFC Scout, he is tied for the 3rd best FA center.

Lots of speculation by McGinn. He has no actual quotes from Wells, Wells's agent, or the Packers. He may have just been lurking on Packerrats for this info (sans the scout's quote), for all we know.

The scout's quote, "You can win with Scott Wells", is not exactly a ringing endorsement.

[Smidgeon]

Sampson Genus - the next Scott Wells.

What do you see in Genus?

[Patler]

What do you see in Genus?

I just like the things I have read about him.

http://www.tampabay.com/sports/usf-bulls-center-sampson-genus-keeps-impressing-with-work-ethic/1112689

Exceptional work ethic, self motivated.
Strongest player on his college team.
Quick - college line coach said he is the quickest off the snap that he has seen in 28 yrs of coaching o-lines.
Played as a true freshman.
Versatile - started on D-line as a sophmore.
Recognized leader - college HC called him his "bell cow".
Smart - Graduated with Degree in criminology in 3 1/2 years. NHS member in high school.

After MM praised McDonald at every opportunity during and after the 2010 season, and even stated he was a leading candidate to be "most improved" for 2011, when training camp came around they seemed to sour on McDonald quickly, and didn't make much of an effort to keep him around. I wonder if they saw Genus as the one with better potential.

[pbmax]

McDonald could be the one to replace Koppen at Center for the Patriots if the latter leaves.

[hoosier]

What do you see in Genus?

About an inch less than Wells's 6' 2".

[Cleft Crusty]

In a pinch, they could put Finley in at center

Then he'd file a grievance to be franchised as an LT.

When they finally pull the plug on Norman Chad, they could look you up as a replacement.

[Patler]

McDonald could be the one to replace Koppen at Center for the Patriots if the latter leaves.

Possible I guess, but I don't think it is likely. McDonald was clearly their 4th center, (third after Koppen was lost for the season). He started a couple games when both Connolly and Wendell were injured, but went back to the bench when they got healthy again. McDonald wasn't signed to their regular roster until neither Connolly nor Wendell was available. He started weeks 13 & 14. Then Wendell came back and started week 15, and Connolly started weeks 16 & 17 and all through the playoffs. McDonald wasn't even active for the Super Bowl.

On the other hand, I think he is the only one of the four that is under contract.

[Upnorth]

About an inch less than Wells's 6' 2".

Well's is 6'2"??? I thougt he was 6' even, because he sure looks small on that line.

[Joemailman]

Sampson Genus - the next Scott Wells.

Could very well be. He's actually wider than Wells though. Outweighs him by 15 even though an inch shorter. He has, how shall we say, a compact build:

[MJZiggy]

Could very well be. He's actually wider than Wells though. Outweighs him by 15 even though an inch shorter. He has, how shall we say, a compact build:

That's gotta depress the shit out of Nick Barnett.

[Little Whiskey]

That's gotta depress the shit out of Nick Barnett.

thats got to depress the shit out of those bike tires!

[King Friday]

Centers really aren't worth big money deals (esp after the age of 30) and they are not that difficult to replace.

If Wells is looking for big money, and he should be, then it was likely he was going to be leaving. I'm not overly concerned at his departure.

[Bretsky]

I just like the things I have read about him.

http://www.tampabay.com/sports/usf-bulls-center-sampson-genus-keeps-impressing-with-work-ethic/1112689

Exceptional work ethic, self motivated.
Strongest player on his college team.
Quick - college line coach said he is the quickest off the snap that he has seen in 28 yrs of coaching o-lines.
Played as a true freshman.
Versatile - started on D-line as a sophmore.
Recognized leader - college HC called him his "bell cow".
Smart - Graduated with Degree in criminology in 3 1/2 years. NHS member in high school.

After MM praised McDonald at every opportunity during and after the 2010 season, and even stated he was a leading candidate to be "most improved" for 2011, when training camp came around they seemed to sour on McDonald quickly, and didn't make much of an effort to keep him around. I wonder if they saw Genus as the one with better potential.

Haven't you already runied enough careers ? Atlas Herrion the 2nd...poor Sampson

[Patler]

Haven't you already runied enough careers ? Atlas Herrion the 2nd...poor Sampson

At least I pick long shots in the first place! (Hasn't one venerable member you know well cursed the careers of a few first rounders???? )

[pbmax]

Possible I guess, but I don't think it is likely. McDonald was clearly their 4th center, (third after Koppen was lost for the season). He started a couple games when both Connolly and Wendell were injured, but went back to the bench when they got healthy again. McDonald wasn't signed to their regular roster until neither Connolly nor Wendell was available. He started weeks 13 & 14. Then Wendell came back and started week 15, and Connolly started weeks 16 & 17 and all through the playoffs. McDonald wasn't even active for the Super Bowl.

On the other hand, I think he is the only one of the four that is under contract.

Excellent point. Contracts or no, I forgot Connolly had replaced Koppen. Actually that might have been before this year. The starts he got made me too lazy to look it up.