Seneca Wallace

[HarveyWallbangers]

Seneca has turned himself into a good backup QB. You could do a lot worse. There are some young guys that might interest me more than Tolzien, but what do I know. He's probably better than Coleman.

[Fritz]

I agree with Wist. It's been weird.

[mraynrand]

Guys, guys. It's obvious. Wallace was on a secret mission for Ted all along. Still, Hairball was never going to keep him anyway, as he only likes his own draft picks (B.J. Daniels). In any case, Colt McCoy will probably sink to 3rd on the depth chart since he can't run the offense they designed around Kap. Note to Packer defensive staff: If Daniels comes in the game next week, he will run the ball.

[pbmax]

Ian Rapoport @RapSheet 2m
More QB movement ---> RT @nyjets: The Jets have signed QB Brady Quinn and released QB Graham Harrell.

[Joemailman]

Ian Rapoport @RapSheet 2m
More QB movement ---> RT @nyjets: The Jets have signed QB Brady Quinn and released QB Graham Harrell.

When you get dropped for Brady Quinn, it might be time to consider a career change. Or head to Canada.

[red]

TT and M3 have managed to turn our backup QB position into a complete cluster fuck

they cut VY because he doesn't know the system well enough yet. then brings in two guys who know nothing about our playbook or system

[hoosier]

If Graham Harrell were an infielder he would be limited to playing 2nd base.

[HarveyWallbangers]

I'm not sure what people are fretting over. The guy has a career 31 TD to 18 interception rate and has the ability to scramble also. He's played in a similar system--as he played for Mike Holgren in Seattle and then followed Holmgren to Cleveland. It shouldn't take long for him to pick up the system. He's one of the better backup QBs in the NFL, and he's old enough to know that a starting spot is probably not in the cards. In fact, if he hasn't fallen off the map, he's the type of guy that you could carry as a backup for 2-3 years or until you develop a good, young QB to be the backup.

[hoosier]

TT and M3 have managed to turn our backup QB position into a complete cluster fuck

they cut VY because he doesn't know the system well enough yet. then brings in two guys who know nothing about our playbook or system

Wallace played for Holmgren in Seattle, which probably gives him a leg up over VY. And while Young may not have been capable of learning the system in a few weeks, that doesn't mean no one can. Maybe Wallace is a quicker study.

[denverYooper]

I'm not sure what people are fretting over. The guy has a career 31 TD to 18 interception rate and has the ability to scramble also. He's played in a similar system--as he played for Mike Holgren in Seattle and then followed Holmgren to Cleveland. It shouldn't take long for him to pick up the system. He's one of the better backup QBs in the NFL, and he's old enough to know that a starting spot is probably not in the cards. In fact, if he hasn't fallen off the map, he's the type of guy that you could carry as a backup for 2-3 years or until you develop a good, young QB to be the backup.

Nice post. I was just going to go look up his history bc I thought I recalled him being involved with a lot of former GB staff. Ted must have drafted him in Seattle. They picked him up in the 4th round in 2003. TT was VPFO there from 2000-2004.

[pbmax]

I'm not sure what people are fretting over. The guy has a career 31 TD to 18 interception rate and has the ability to scramble also. He's played in a similar system--as he played for Mike Holgren in Seattle and then followed Holmgren to Cleveland. It shouldn't take long for him to pick up the system. He's one of the better backup QBs in the NFL, and he's old enough to know that a starting spot is probably not in the cards. In fact, if he hasn't fallen off the map, he's the type of guy that you could carry as a backup for 2-3 years or until you develop a good, young QB to be the backup.

I think the fretting is over the fact that Thompson and McCarthy's plan has blown up in their face and they are down to a well traveled vet to fill a potentially big spot in the roster.

While I believe Wallace makes more sense than Young, its not that much of a step up. Thompson needs to collect some more QBs in the draft. Is it five in nine years now? Rodgers, Coleman, Flynn, Brohm and Ingle Martin in nine years overall. 2 of those years were Rodgers as Favre's backup.

So in six years of Rodgers starting, three draft picks and two of them might be out of the League.

[Patler]

I'm not sure what people are fretting over. The guy has a career 31 TD to 18 interception rate and has the ability to scramble also. He's played in a similar system--as he played for Mike Holgren in Seattle and then followed Holmgren to Cleveland. It shouldn't take long for him to pick up the system. He's one of the better backup QBs in the NFL, and he's old enough to know that a starting spot is probably not in the cards. In fact, if he hasn't fallen off the map, he's the type of guy that you could carry as a backup for 2-3 years or until you develop a good, young QB to be the backup.

Yup. I like the move. He can also do what you hope your #2 QB can, be an extra pair of eyes for the starter. Look at the game the way a vet does and tell the starter what he sees. Since becoming a starter, AR has never had the advantage of a seasoned vet to talk to during the game.

TT pretty well telegraphed that something was up. The guy will never lie or mislead reporters intentionally, so when asked about Coleman as #2 yesterday he was ultra-evasive, and said they are always looking to upgrade every position. Seemed clear they were working on something.

[Harlan Huckleby]

This offseason just gets more and more bizaare.

I don't see any major ineptness. Graham Harrell was not a bad gamble to make progress. Coleman also was worth a try. Vince Young - he still has something.

I really think the marginal players they tried just fell on the wrong side of the margin.

Picking up Seneca Wallace is a graceful safety net.

Who was your choice to be backup QB? I ask that of any and all whiners.

[MJZiggy]

TT and M3 have managed to turn our backup QB position into a complete cluster fuck

they cut VY because he doesn't know the system well enough yet. then brings in two guys who know nothing about our playbook or system

Maybe it was just a nicer way of saying that they cut VY because he was too stupid... Now they have someone smarter...

[Patler]

Maybe it was just a nicer way of saying that they cut VY because he was too stupid... Now they have someone smarter...

I think that is a big part of it. Harrell seemed to have the smarts, they said he was fantastic in the meeting room and solid in practice. Just couldn't adapt to game speed and apply what he knew. Coleman - I don't think MM liked his decision making. Clearly he didn't make enough progress to suit the staff.

Coleman was worth the risk. It just didn't work out. It doesn't for most low round draft picks.