Bigby, Bush move up

[Carolina_Packer]

I don't know that I would be so quick to cut Manuel. It isn't like his salary is breaking the bank. I think he is a backup safety and that is exactly what he would be playing for us. Obviously we would keep Collins, Bigby, and Rouse. But those other guys are going to have to outplay Manuel to make the cut.
The only way I see him cut is if Peprah or Culver is a key special teams contributor, or if he becomes poisonous in the locker room because of his demotion.

I am NOT challenging what you are saying, just wondering out loud for someone who knows. Isn't there an "unwritten rule" where if you are making more money than the other players at your position and you get demoted during training camp that you probably won't stay with the team? Now, of course if Manuel got hurt, Bigby would be in there for sure. However, assuming good health for all, will the Packers keep a more expensive option when he's only playing part-time, and the other backup players can also help on special teams?

I can't really think of a case where a team keeps a player around in a reserve role who is making more money than the starter at a position. Can you?

[Rastak]

I don't know that I would be so quick to cut Manuel. It isn't like his salary is breaking the bank. I think he is a backup safety and that is exactly what he would be playing for us. Obviously we would keep Collins, Bigby, and Rouse. But those other guys are going to have to outplay Manuel to make the cut.
The only way I see him cut is if Peprah or Culver is a key special teams contributor, or if he becomes poisonous in the locker room because of his demotion.

I am NOT challenging what you are saying, just wondering out loud for someone who knows. Isn't there an "unwritten rule" where if you are making more money than the other players at your position and you get demoted during training camp that you probably won't stay with the team? Now, of course if Manuel got hurt, Bigby would be in there for sure. However, assuming good health for all, will the Packers keep a more expensive option when he's only playing part-time, and the other backup players can also help on special teams?

I can't really think of a case where a team keeps a player around in a reserve role who is making more money than the starter at a position. Can you?

I don't think that's uncommon. Mike McCarthy isn't setting his depth chart based on salary. Guys aren't real happy to get starters money and get demoted but if he gets beat out they very could keep him as an experienced backup. Guys get hurt.

[Joemailman]

I don't know that I would be so quick to cut Manuel. It isn't like his salary is breaking the bank. I think he is a backup safety and that is exactly what he would be playing for us. Obviously we would keep Collins, Bigby, and Rouse. But those other guys are going to have to outplay Manuel to make the cut.
The only way I see him cut is if Peprah or Culver is a key special teams contributor, or if he becomes poisonous in the locker room because of his demotion.

I am NOT challenging what you are saying, just wondering out loud for someone who knows. Isn't there an "unwritten rule" where if you are making more money than the other players at your position and you get demoted during training camp that you probably won't stay with the team? Now, of course if Manuel got hurt, Bigby would be in there for sure. However, assuming good health for all, will the Packers keep a more expensive option when he's only playing part-time, and the other backup players can also help on special teams?

I can't really think of a case where a team keeps a player around in a reserve role who is making more money than the starter at a position. Can you?

The Packers will likely have that very situation at the Tight End position.

[Rastak]

You remind of Pater, only in color.....

[Joemailman]

Joe Cool in black and white just doesn't work.

[retailguy]

Joe Cool in black and white just doesn't work.

You ought to get MTP to change the JOE COOL to JOE MAILMAN.

Maybe he could get his cousin from the prestigeous Tiajuana Institute of Technology?

Probably only take him a week or two to redesign it.

[the_idle_threat]

Joe Cool in black and white just doesn't work.

You ought to get MTP to change the JOE COOL to JOE MAILMAN.

Maybe he could get his cousin from the prestigeous Tiajuana Institute of Technology?

Probably only take him a week or two to redesign it.

I thought Skinbasket was PR's unofficial sack-artist.

[Joemailman]

Well, this thread is really getting OT, but I have a JoeMailman Snoopy T-Shirt. They don't make them anymore though, and I can't find a picture online.

[Bretsky]

Soon I will start up the Bush Fan club; think anybody would mind if I use

Bush Bangers or Club Bush as the name ?

[TennesseePackerBacker]

Soon I will start up the Bush Fan club; think anybody would mind if I use

Bush Bangers or Club Bush as the name ?

We could always call him Bush Whacker? seems appropriate

[MJZiggy]

I like it.

[Joemailman]

Soon I will start up the Bush Fan club; think anybody would mind if I use

Bush Bangers or Club Bush as the name ?

You can do anything you want if you get rid of that damn sig. :P

[Bretsky]

Soon I will start up the Bush Fan club; think anybody would mind if I use

Bush Bangers or Club Bush as the name ?

You can do anything you want if you get rid of that damn sig. :P

I'm worried that it might be here all year

[Merlin]

Well we know Bigby can blitz, but can he cover

Nope but we know for sure that manuel can't so it's time for him to go.

I like the last part where it says Culver could knock off manuel.

Manual is on the team and on the team he will stay. 3T doesn't admit mistakes let alone cut any.

[Merlin]

http://www.packers.com/team/depth_chart/

The depth chart was updated today, and they still officially list Manuel as the starter. Bush is the nickle corner. Blackmon the first team punt and kick returner.

And what have we here? My man Justin Harrell is still holding his post as the starting defensive tackle. Good job Justin!!

He is only listed there because he was drafted #1. He has not outperformed any DT on our roster yet in camp or on the field. Don't go getting all stupid on us.