Packer leaning toward Draft to find backup qb

[DelaneyRudd]

I know a few NFL teams, including Green Bay, have talked with this kid:

Ben King, QB, Minnesota State: 6-0 1/2, 210. Played at Marshfield. . . Led DII passers in '07 with 4,096 yards, played in the Cactus Bowl (DII all-star game) in January and named honorable mention on all-North Central Conference team. . . Ran 4.72 at Minnesota pro day last month and threw for scouts. . . "I thought I threw the ball really well," King said. "I think I have a chance to get signed as a free agent." . . Spent one year ('02) at Eastern Illinois, hoping to succeed Tony Romo, but transferred to Minnesota State in '03. . . Four-year starter for teams with 15-29 record, although 6-5 mark in '04 was school's first winning season in a decade. . . Finished with 11,035 yards passing, 72 TDs, 54 interceptions and 57.4%. . . "The offense was predicated on throwing 60 to 70 balls a game," he said. "It was almost like an Arena atmosphere.: . . Scored 24 on the Wonderlic. . . Has drawn interest from CFL teams. . . Also pitched three years on the baseball team and spent two summers pitching in an independent minor league. Didn't play football in '05 to concentrate on baseball, but hasn't pitched in two years. . . Possible free agent.

Link.

I'd be more than a little happy if the Packers could bring him in. I don't want to become a Vikings fan.

**** yeah! Marshfield! My ancestral hometown.

[MajorDad]

I hadn't seen Minn St mentioned since the days of Coach was a TV comedy.

[MickeyDavis]

I didn't even know there was a Minnesota State.

[aaprigs311]

enough colt brennan talk. why do people like him so much? he's the epidemy of a system quarterback. he destroyed a bunch of bush league teams. he'll never amount to anything in the nfl. i think he just had shoulder surgery too. he won't be on a roster come september.

[skitch815]

How about John David Booty in the 4th? I think hes a guy that could thrive in the west coast offense.

[skitch815]

I didn't even know there was a Minnesota State.

It's what used to be Mankato State.

[Flames24Rulz]

I'm real surprised no one has mentioned Andre' Woodson.

He's more than likely going to be available in the late 2nd round when we have two picks to use. He'd make for the perfect backup QB as well. Doesn't have the best arm strength, but he's a great decision maker and he's extremely accurate. I really don't want to waste a first rounder on a QB in this year's draft.

[ReasonablySober]

I'm real surprised no one has mentioned Andre' Woodson.

He's more than likely going to be available in the late 2nd round when we have two picks to use. He'd make for the perfect backup QB as well. Doesn't have the best arm strength, but he's a great decision maker and he's extremely accurate. I really don't want to waste a first rounder on a QB in this year's draft.

Woodson in the 2nd? I think I'll be surprised if he goes before the 5th.

[Flames24Rulz]

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Woodson in the 2nd? I think I'll be surprised if he goes before the 5th.

For some reason, something's telling me that he's not going to be on the board when we're picking in the 3rd round. We'll see though.

Like I said, his arm strength isn't the best, but he was my favorite college QB to watch this past year. His decision making is exceptional.

[aaprigs311]

i think TT will wait til the 4-5th rounds to address our backup qb needs unless maybe booty is still around in the third which is unlikely. i wouldn't really be surprised if we took henne in the first either. who knows. i'm ready for saturday, that's for damn sure.

[SugarRay34]

I would love John David Booty but everything I have been reading, he is moving up on a lot of peoples boards. If he is there in the 3rd I think he would be the perfect fit for our offense. West coast system kind of guy. Played in a pro system, decent arm. Wouldnt mind seeing him at all with the Pack next year

[ReasonablySober]

I know a few NFL teams, including Green Bay, have talked with this kid:

Ben King, QB, Minnesota State: 6-0 1/2, 210. Played at Marshfield. . . Led DII passers in '07 with 4,096 yards, played in the Cactus Bowl (DII all-star game) in January and named honorable mention on all-North Central Conference team. . . Ran 4.72 at Minnesota pro day last month and threw for scouts. . . "I thought I threw the ball really well," King said. "I think I have a chance to get signed as a free agent." . . Spent one year ('02) at Eastern Illinois, hoping to succeed Tony Romo, but transferred to Minnesota State in '03. . . Four-year starter for teams with 15-29 record, although 6-5 mark in '04 was school's first winning season in a decade. . . Finished with 11,035 yards passing, 72 TDs, 54 interceptions and 57.4%. . . "The offense was predicated on throwing 60 to 70 balls a game," he said. "It was almost like an Arena atmosphere.: . . Scored 24 on the Wonderlic. . . Has drawn interest from CFL teams. . . Also pitched three years on the baseball team and spent two summers pitching in an independent minor league. Didn't play football in '05 to concentrate on baseball, but hasn't pitched in two years. . . Possible free agent.

Link.

I'd be more than a little happy if the Packers could bring him in. I don't want to become a Vikings fan.

I'm doing a blog for the first time in a long time and this came up on Google and I'm LOL'ing a bit.

[Profound23]

I saw this and thought it was created this year, assumed maybe Dobbs

[Ron Swanson]

Whenever I hear the name Brian Brohm I never fail to use it as an opportunity to show how stupid Merril Hodge is.

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