Packers talking to cornerback James

[retailguy]

Posted April 11, 2007

Packers talking to cornerback James

By Rob Demovsky
rdemovsk@greenbaypressgazette.com

The Green Bay Packers have engaged in preliminary contract talks with free-agent cornerback Tory James.

James' agent, Mark Bartelstein, said the Packers were among four teams that have shown interest in the 12-year veteran, who played the past four seasons for the Cincinnati Bengals.

"We've had conversations for quite a while now," Bartelstein said. "Talks are ongoing, and we'll see where it leads."

The other three teams that remain interested in James are the New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints and Oakland Raiders, according to Bartelstein.

"I'm hoping to get something done this week," he said.

Bartelstein said the Packers have indicated they're interested in James as a possible No. 3 cornerback. The Packers' only free-agent signing this offseason was also a cornerback — fifth-year veteran Frank Walker, formerly of the New York Giants.

The 6-foot-2, 192-pound James started all 16 games for the Bengals last season, when he made 33 tackles and had four interceptions. It was the fourth straight season in which he started every game.

"He's been a starter his whole career," Bartelstein said. "If someone gets him as a third corner, that's a heck of a weapon to have."

[retailguy]

Maybe we'll play four cornerbacks and no safeties?

Then again, at least he's talking to somebody...

[Merlin]

He would be a great addition in the nickel and dime while we get some of these young ones acclimated.

[b bulldog]

I bet he ends up in New Orleans

[hurleyfan]

What's that old addage??

Can never have enough corners!!

At the right price, why not! Use this years draft picks on other needs that may be "stronger"

[b bulldog]

Can never have enough 30plus year old corners??

[packers11]

He's not going to come to GB and want to be in the nickel... I think he chooses the #2 spot somewhere else... (probably the Saints)...

[b bulldog]

Tandems with Mike McKenzie

[KYPack]

This guy is not an NFL starting CB and he knows it.
His wheels are shot, but he's a foxy dog. A great back-up CB and nickle /dime guy.

He knows every trick in the book and could be good for us. I have little faith in our DB coaches, all of 'em. A seasoned guy whose at the end could be better for our young DB's than the guys paid to coach 'em.

Don't think he'll he wind up here, but he could be a good addition.

[hurleyfan]

Can never have enough 30plus year old corners??

I guess that's a shot at Harris & Woodson

Are there corners in this draft the Pack would be better off with?

[b bulldog]

This is not a real strong draft for DB's. Hall is supposedly the clear cut number one and I think he is the most overrated player in the draft alongside fellow Wolverine, Allen Branch. I definitely think they will draft a young corner to develop during the draft, probably earlier rather than later.

[hurleyfan]

Leon Hall as a first round pick is going to make some team a big loser! JMO

Every Michigan game I saw last year, I thought I was watching film of Ahmad Carrol.....

Guy seemed to be constantly chasing the receiver or getting beat, or grasping as he was getting beat..

I'm surprised he is getting as much hype as he is..

[b bulldog]

Man do I love the Wolverines but their Dplayers are all overrated except for Harris. I think he will be a competent LB in the NFL. He seems to have a nose for the ball.

[hurleyfan]

Man do I love the Wolverines but their Dplayers are all overrated except for Harris. I think he will be a competent LB in the NFL. He seems to have a nose for the ball.

Bull,
you think A Branch is over rated also?

[b bulldog]

Hell yeah, does Cletius Hunt ring a bell. He was gasping for air during UM's proday during the line drills. Against UW, he was going against the weak Badger G's and they were at worst nullifying him.