Packers sign 7 rookie free agents

[PaCkFan_n_MD]

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Packers sign 7 rookie free agents


The Green Bay Packers have signed seven undrafted free agents.


The team has not announced the signings, but they have been confirmed through agents, schools and NFL sources. They are:



Quarterback Jerry Babb of Louisiana-Lafayette

Guard Pat Murray of Truman State

Linebacker Rory Johnson of Mississippi

Linebacker Juwan Simpson of Alabama

Defensive end Larry Birdine of Oklahoma

Defensive lineman Daniel Muir of Kent State

Fullback Ryan Powdrell of Southern California

All are expected to report to the Packers this week and participate in this weekend’s rookie minicamp.

[woodbuck27]

Oh good !

Loads of help on offense there.

[packinpatland]

Will these guys constitute the practice squad, or are they roster bound?

[Joemailman]

They are roster bound. I don't believe you can have a practice squad until after final cuts are made in August.

[packers11]

Will these guys constitute the practice squad, or are they roster bound?

T.T. needs to spend some money

Maybe I can get a tryout, hopefully he throws me a couple thousand to eat up the cap... :P

[The_Dude]

Really like the two LB's and we should have amazing depth there. Easily our strongest position.

Don't recognize any of the other ones except the FB from USC


(From Footballs Future:http://www.footballsfuture.com/2007/..._powdrell.html)


Ryan Powdrell originally signed with Fresno St but was unable to gain admittance. At Saddleback College, he was a JuCo All American as a linebacker, and did spot duty as a fullback on offense. He moved on to USC as a linebacker, but moved to fullback this season as a senior. In his first start, he ran three times for nine yards, and broke out with 72 yards and a touchdown on four grabs. Unfortunately, his game and season ended prematurely when he broke his leg.

Powdrell has all the tools to make it as a fullback at the next level. He is a load, and has a squatty build. He plays with power, and is tough to handle as a blocker, or a runner in short yardage situations. Powdrell combines that bulkiness and strength with very good athleticism. He has the quickness and speed to make plays as a runner or receiver out of the backfield.

Experience is the biggest issue with Powdrell. He was a linebacker up until this year, and just needs more reps to fine tune his overall game. As of right now, he’s more of a playmaker than a devastating lead blocker, but he is continuing to improve as a blocker.

Powdrell has shown glimpses of being a standout blocker and threat with the ball in his hands as a fullback. He’s going to have to put in more work on his blocking skills, but his all around potential as a fullback, and the experience on defense that should make him a solid special teamer, should give him very good value for a team looking for a fullback. The leg injury did not give him the ability to further develop his offensive skills, so he may be looking at the free agent route, but he is a player that could definitely develop at the next level.

[Lurker64]

Well, we may yet lead the league in Linebackers playing Fullback.

[Badgerinmaine]

Here's a link to Jerry Babb's player card on ESPN:

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/player/profile?playerId=136229

I have no idea who he had to throw to down there or what his line was like, but those stats against LSU and Texas A&M are not too good.

[Spaulding]

Other than Simpson and Johnson the rest look like camp fodder. Then again with all the new draft picks, if even half make the roster that would be good news and a successful draft.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Is it pronounced "Babe"?