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  • #61
    Originally posted by Harlan Huckleby View Post
    I was listening to Jason Wilde on the radio. Wilde contacted the football beat writer in Buffalo, some friend of his, to get the dope on Vince Young, last seen professionally getting cut by the Bills. That guy thought Young looked really good, and there was talk that he might even unseat Ryan Fitzpatrick for the #1 job. (The Bills had a lot tied-up with Fitzpatrick, that was factor.)

    I don't know if this means very much. It doesn't entirely square with the fact that Young didn't get picked up by another team. But it's better than hearing that he was washed up. It could be the Vince Young just had a bad reputation from his antics, so no interest.

    Same analysis as the kickers; TT is taking a swing with a blonde knowing he had a couple of threes waiting in the wings if it doesn't work out
    TERD Buckley over Troy Vincent, Robert Ferguson over Chris Chambers, Kevn King instead of TJ Watt, and now, RICH GANNON, over JIMMY JIMMY JIMMY LEONARD. Thank you FLOWER

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    • #62
      Reports are that Young has looked very rusty, but I'm seeing this as a really smart move.

      Despite what TT mumbled, they brought Young in because BJ Coleman looks useless as an NFL QB in 2013.

      If Young can spend the next 5 weeks shaking off the rust and learning a chunk of the playbook, he will be an asset for the Packers even if they cut him. I doubt any other team will use a roster spot for him. Whether Young is #2, #3 or sitting home, he will offer the Packers their best option if an injury occurs to a QB.

      BTW, the best part of Young's 31-19 record as a starter is 50. That's a lot of NFL game experience.

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      • #63
        How much does the team want to invest in a 30 year old QB who has lousy fundamentals when they're trying to develop a young, strong-armed, raw kid?

        I don't really get this move. At all.
        "The Devine era is actually worse than you remember if you go back and look at it."

        KYPack

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        • #64
          Originally posted by Fritz View Post
          How much does the team want to invest in a 30 year old QB who has lousy fundamentals when they're trying to develop a young, strong-armed, raw kid?

          I don't really get this move. At all.
          If Coleman flops in camp, he is still eligible for the practice squad. Young doesn't mean the end of Coleman.
          Bud Adams told me the franchise he admired the most was the Kansas City Chiefs. Then he asked for more hookers and blow.

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          • #65
            Originally posted by pbmax View Post
            If Coleman flops in camp, he is still eligible for the practice squad. Young doesn't mean the end of Coleman.
            But here's what I don't get: why risk losing Coleman to another team with nothing to play for this year (there are a few of those teams already) if you're going to use up a roster spot for a guy who's rustier than the tinman?

            I guess I seem Young's presence as taking away developmental snaps for Harrell and Coleman.

            I wonder if this signing is simply Ted indulging himself. He always did have a metaphorical (that's as far as we know) boner for Young.
            "The Devine era is actually worse than you remember if you go back and look at it."

            KYPack

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            • #66
              Originally posted by Fritz View Post
              30 year old QB who has lousy fundamentals
              I would say 30-34 is prime age for a backup QB. You want experience, not vertical jump.

              I don't know about lousy fundamentals, but he does have to change his footwork for an offense he is not so familiar with, according to articles.

              I doubt he has lousy fundamentals, certainly he is not Brett Favre bad when it comes to form. I'll take 31-19 over 0-0 for a backup.

              That said, he still has to get up to speed, and that may not happen.

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              • #67
                Originally posted by Fritz View Post
                But here's what I don't get: why risk losing Coleman to another team with nothing to play for this year (there are a few of those teams already) if you're going to use up a roster spot for a guy who's rustier than the tinman?

                I guess I seem Young's presence as taking away developmental snaps for Harrell and Coleman.

                I wonder if this signing is simply Ted indulging himself. He always did have a metaphorical (that's as far as we know) boner for Young.
                Well, we have no idea if Young sticks unless he is #2. Whether the Packers want to carry 3 on the roster is an open question and might depend on other considerations like O line.

                Coleman, if he earns a PS spot might simply solve the risk of losing him by putting up bad tape. If its good tape, odds are better he makes the roster.
                Bud Adams told me the franchise he admired the most was the Kansas City Chiefs. Then he asked for more hookers and blow.

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                • #68
                  It brings a tear to my eye that partial is not here to enjoy this signing.

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                  • #69
                    I don't think teams are lining up hoping that the Pack put Coleman on the PS so they can snatch him away. True it all depends on how he does in pre-season. But if he gets beat out by Young, then that means he wasn't all that good and thus not worth taking a flyer on to bring in a #3 QB who won't know that team's system. They would have their own project at the #3QB spot.
                    All hail the Ruler of the Meadow!

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                    • #70
                      Uh, Craig, he'll end up in Minnesota.
                      "The Devine era is actually worse than you remember if you go back and look at it."

                      KYPack

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                      • #71
                        Why don't we make him the holder for fg's? He can run and throw and teams might not be as aggressive to block giving An extra time to setup and deliver
                        All tyrannies rule through fraud and force, but once the fraud is exposed they must rely exclusively on force.

                        George Orwell

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                        • #72
                          Originally posted by Fritz View Post
                          Uh, Craig, he'll end up in Minnesota.
                          As much as MN signs former Packers, they have Ponder, Cassell and Bethel-Thompson who apparently has an absolute cannon for an arm. They aren't getting rid of him for Coleman.
                          All hail the Ruler of the Meadow!

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                          • #73
                            But taking Coleman off GB's practice squad would be a bigger coup for the Minnesota organization than having the best possible players at a position.
                            "The Devine era is actually worse than you remember if you go back and look at it."

                            KYPack

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                            • #74
                              Originally posted by Patler View Post
                              Rick Mirer 15-20 years ago.

                              Akili Smith was in the Packer camp a few years ago, wasn't he?
                              It reminds me a bit of when Eric crouch was tried out, but he was a third rounder with zero experience.

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                              • #75
                                Originally posted by Fritz View Post
                                But taking Coleman off GB's practice squad would be a bigger coup for the Minnesota organization than having the best possible players at a position.
                                It IS like freeing someone from the Matrix according to Greg "Tank" Jennings. Leslie Frazier is Morpheus.

                                "Take the red pill BJ."
                                Bud Adams told me the franchise he admired the most was the Kansas City Chiefs. Then he asked for more hookers and blow.

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