Culpepper would consider backup role in GB

Post #1 » by **ReasonablySober** » Fri Aug 29, 2008 5:15 pm

Unless the Packers would plan on carrying four QBs I'm not sure there's a spot for ANY vet backup. No way we could stash either Flynn or Brohm on the practice squad. Either would be scooped up in a heartbeat.

bigkurty · Post #2 » by **bigkurty** » Fri Aug 29, 2008 5:22 pm

At this point, Culpepper should consider any backup role. My how far he has fallen.

MajorDad · Post #3 » by **MajorDad** » Fri Aug 29, 2008 5:46 pm

perhaps the packers can trade one of their young Qbs rather than having a team claim him. i would prefer the packers have at least one of their back-ups be a veteran with some experience. i know flynn has looked better than brohnm in the preseason.

MajorDad · Post #4 » by **MajorDad** » Fri Aug 29, 2008 5:47 pm

perhaps the packers can trade one of their young Qbs rather than having a team claim him. i would prefer the packers have at least one of their back-ups be a veteran with some experience. i know flynn has looked better than brohnm in the preseason.

LUKE23 · Post #5 » by **LUKE23** » Fri Aug 29, 2008 5:48 pm

Culpepper is junk. Small hands that lead to fumbles and a very questionable decision-maker. He's also a poor fit for the WCO.

EastSideBucksFan · Post #6 » by **EastSideBucksFan** » Fri Aug 29, 2008 5:53 pm

I could not handle an offseason where Favre is exiled and we bring in Dauntes Inferno.

Sign Craig Nall or roll with what we got.

LUKE23 · Post #7 » by **LUKE23** » Fri Aug 29, 2008 5:56 pm

If Rodgers goes down for a big portion of games, we're screwed either way, there is NO ONE available on the FA market that can lead us to wins for a significant portion of the season. So I say keep both the rookies, let them develop, and see what you have there.

xTitan · Post #8 » by **xTitan** » Fri Aug 29, 2008 5:58 pm

Flynn>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Culpepper.

I scoff at Craig Nall.

Post #9 » by **MickeyDavis** » Fri Aug 29, 2008 6:35 pm

If Culpepper had anything left in the tank he'd be on a roster right now.

TheGhostDog · Post #10 » by **TheGhostDog** » Fri Aug 29, 2008 7:07 pm

DrugBust wrote:Unless the Packers would plan on carrying four QBs I'm not sure there's a spot for ANY vet backup. No way we could stash either Flynn or Brohm on the practice squad. Either would be scooped up in a heartbeat.

The best thing that could happen for the Pack right now would be for Brohm to suffer a phantom weight-room injury that would let them stash him for awhile and bring in a different 3rd active QB, but this strikes me as a bit too Machiavellian for TT's tastes. I think we are stuck with Brohm in our top three for the time being and won't sign a veteran backup unless one of our QBs gets hurt and can be safely reserved without exposing them to waivers.

Post #11 » by **ReasonablySober** » Fri Aug 29, 2008 7:18 pm

TheGhostDog wrote:
DrugBust wrote:Unless the Packers would plan on carrying four QBs I'm not sure there's a spot for ANY vet backup. No way we could stash either Flynn or Brohm on the practice squad. Either would be scooped up in a heartbeat.

The best thing that could happen for the Pack right now would be for Brohm to suffer a phantom weight-room injury that would let them stash him for awhile and bring in a different 3rd active QB, but this strikes me as a bit too Machiavellian for TT's tastes. I think we are stuck with Brohm in our top three for the time being and won't sign a veteran backup unless one of our QBs gets hurt and can be safely reserved without exposing them to waivers.

That's actually one hell of an idea.

I do agree with Luke, though, regarding the backup situation in the NFL. The level of QB play around the league is pretty terrible and I don't think there's someone out there that's going to lead the team anywhere if Rodgers goes down.

dedned · Post #12 » by **dedned** » Fri Aug 29, 2008 7:29 pm

I don't like the idea of throwing away the rest of the season if Rodgers gets hurt. I'm sure the players would be just fine with giving up after coming one game short of the Super Bowl the season before. If we can't cut a second round pick then we are gonna need to cut or trade Flynn. A veteran QB needs to be brought in. They'll probably just wait til Rodgers get hurt tho.

EastSideBucksFan · Post #13 » by **EastSideBucksFan** » Fri Aug 29, 2008 7:37 pm

dedned wrote:I don't like the idea of throwing away the rest of the season if Rodgers gets hurt. I'm sure the players would be just fine with giving up after coming one game short of the Super Bowl the season before. If we can't cut a second round pick then we are gonna need to cut or trade Flynn. A veteran QB needs to be brought in. They'll probably just wait til Rodgers get hurt tho.

I strongly disagree that we should just a rookie take the reigns on a team that came so close last year. But I'm not going to get too worked up until we have to cross that bridge.

We can bring always bring in Vinny Testaverde to save the day!

Post #14 » by **MickeyDavis** » Fri Aug 29, 2008 8:15 pm

It wouldn't surprise me at all if Brohm ends up on "injured" reserve for the year.

aaprigs311 · Post #15 » by **aaprigs311** » Fri Aug 29, 2008 8:38 pm

MickeyDavis wrote:It wouldn't surprise me at all if Brohm ends up on "injured" reserve for the year.

Exactly what I was just telling my cousin. That might be the best move.

Post #16 » by **ReasonablySober** » Fri Aug 29, 2008 9:04 pm

dedned wrote:I don't like the idea of throwing away the rest of the season if Rodgers gets hurt. I'm sure the players would be just fine with giving up after coming one game short of the Super Bowl the season before. If we can't cut a second round pick then we are gonna need to cut or trade Flynn. A veteran QB needs to be brought in. They'll probably just wait til Rodgers get hurt tho.

Like Luke said, there isn't a backup out there that could hold down the fort if Rodgers is seriously injured. But the Packers are hardly unique in this instance. If Brady gets hurt the Pats are screwed. Jim Sorgi isn't leading the Colts anywhere. Now, Manning and Brady aren't going to get hit like Rodgers probably will, either. But regardless, not many teams could lose their starting QB for the season and expect to contend for the playoffs.

MetroDrugUnit · Post #17 » by **MetroDrugUnit** » Fri Aug 29, 2008 10:07 pm

Don't know how I fgeel about Dante. He definatly isn't the same guy he was three years ago. I prevoiusly stated in other threads I'm not big on Brohm and don't think he should be 2 or 3 on a depth chart right now and would like to see a vetren come in and be our 2 and help the young guys along and give us some insurance if Rodgers goes down for a game or two. Culpepper may be our best option, and if we can pick him up for 1 Mil like we offered him months back I think that is a great value. He did have one good game last year with the Raiders so it looks like he would be at least ok for what we would need out of him.

rilamann · Post #18 » by **rilamann** » Fri Aug 29, 2008 10:23 pm

I agree DB that if most teams lost their starter for the entire season they would be finished.Thats obviously worst case scenario.

But you you should have somebody who can at least keeps things afloat for a game or two if Rodgers had to sit out a couple games.

If we needed someone for a stretch of a couple games I think Culpepper would be a good guy to have around.

Flynn looked solid last night but keep in mind he did most of his work vs 3rd stringers who wont be on NFL rosters after 5pm tommorow.Flynn has potential but hes not ready to be thrown into the fire of a regular season NFL game.

Culpepper from a mental standpoint is a vet who has played in some fairly big games.Sure he isnt the same player he was but I think he is a guy who could keep things afloat if we needed him for a game or two.Plus Culpepper's problem the last couple years was due to him being injured and banged up,with him on the sidelines and not playing he will be fresh & healthy if we need him.

I think signing Culpepper would be a good move,hopefully if we sign him he doesnt play a down unless we are up by 30,but hes a good vet who can provide some nice insurance should Rodgers have to sit out a game or two.

eagle13 · Post #19 » by **eagle13** » Fri Aug 29, 2008 10:29 pm

It is odd we are even in this siutation in the first place. Our vet starting QB retires. We know our starter. IF coaches are really as confidant in him as they say - then we have our starter for years to come and only need a reliable emergency mop up guy. Why not sign a vet when several were available? They did not all become starters or demand to be. We have tons of cash. we could have easily outbid on a 2yr deal that would not have hurt us and protects most important position. Regardless, why draft 2 rookies? That pretty much sets things in stone. How can you cut one unless they look like crap? Seems to me T2 & M3 decided they were going into regular season like this on draft day. Thus I do not expect a vet to be signed.

xTitan · Post #20 » by **xTitan** » Fri Aug 29, 2008 10:55 pm

eagle13 wrote:It is odd we are even in this siutation in the first place. Our vet starting QB retires. We know our starter. IF coaches are really as confidant in him as they say - then we have our starter for years to come and only need a reliable emergency mop up guy. Why not sign a vet when several were available? They did not all become starters or demand to be. We have tons of cash. we could have easily outbid on a 2yr deal that would not have hurt us and protects most important position. Regardless, why draft 2 rookies? That pretty much sets things in stone. How can you cut one unless they look like crap? Seems to me T2 & M3 decided they were going into regular season like this on draft day. Thus I do not expect a vet to be signed.

It is very very simple to me....most of the vets on the market are complete garbage.........and with McCarthy's past ability to develop QB's it makes alot of sense to allow him to do that, you either have 1 or 2 very capable back-ups or you have a young gun with alot of trade value in the future. Like many said, there are very few back-ups capable of winning...........Charlotte went with David Carr last year and couldn't win a damn game when Delhomme went down.