Official Training Camp Thread

PkrsBcksGphsMqt · Post #761 » by **PkrsBcksGphsMqt** » Fri Aug 31, 2012 1:57 pm

Newz wrote:Rumor has it that Miami is going after James Jones.

Wouldn't be surprised. Joe Philbin is well aware of the type of talent Jones is and how reasonable his deal is. They also don't have any WRs.

Post #762 » by **ReasonablySober** » Fri Aug 31, 2012 2:01 pm

Dunne has the Packers keeping 6 WRs, Boykin being one of them.

Post #763 » by **ReasonablySober** » Fri Aug 31, 2012 2:04 pm

Thompson loves to keep undrafted players around. He can do that again this summer with Boykin, Richardson and Moses. All three separated themselves in camp and performed on game day. No major training camp snubs here. There aren't too many gut-wrenching decisions. Manning is one big question mark. There's a reason the coaches gave him a long, long look last night. The N.C. State rookie certainly showed enough to stick around on the practice squad, but the Packers can get by without him on the 53. Keep an eye on the waiver wire. A surprising cut at quarterback could give Thompson pause. But with two-plus years invested in Harrell -- especially after last night's performance -- he's safe. Be sure to play the role of Thompson in the comments section below and predict your 53.

It'd be amazing if three undrafted rookies make a team that went 15-1 last season.

edit: Four!

LUKE23 · Post #764 » by **LUKE23** » Fri Aug 31, 2012 2:09 pm

Our scouts are amazing and WR seem to want to come here, even with the depth we have. Keep stocking em up.

Marley2Hendrix · Post #765 » by **Marley2Hendrix** » Fri Aug 31, 2012 2:29 pm

LUKE23 wrote:Our scouts are amazing and WR seem to want to come here, even with the depth we have. Keep stocking em up.

I forget the names after Ruvell Martin and Chastin West (although Martin was on the active squad for awhile), but I saw a list yesterday that had at least four former Packer practice squad (within the last few years) WR's that had stuck with an NFL roster. I think guys are recognizing that this can be a launch pad for their careers even if they don't make it on GB's roster. Also, remember Lombardi saying only really GB, NE, and maybe 1 or 2 other teams pay so much attention to the training and development of the guys that are on the low end of the totem pole. When you run your team the right way, no surprise that good things happen.

Newz · Post #766 » by **Newz** » Fri Aug 31, 2012 2:50 pm

It's amazing that more teams don't run their programs like GB, NE and Pittsburgh.

Those three teams have had sustained success for such a long time now, you'd think other teams would catch on.

Post #767 » by **ReasonablySober** » Fri Aug 31, 2012 2:57 pm

Levine gets cut.

Marley2Hendrix · Post #768 » by **Marley2Hendrix** » Fri Aug 31, 2012 3:02 pm

Wes Hodkiewicz ‏@WesHod
The #Packers released center Sampson Genus earlier this morning, per a source

Not unexpected. Sounds like Richardson earned his roster spot last night over Levine. Good on him.

Post #769 » by **ReasonablySober** » Fri Aug 31, 2012 3:06 pm

Over at Grantland Barnwell did a Simmons style trade value column. Nelson and Woodson were a honorable mentions, Raji was 47th, Matthews was 10th and some guy named Rodgers was the clear #1.

Marley2Hendrix · Post #770 » by **Marley2Hendrix** » Fri Aug 31, 2012 3:13 pm

Aaron Nagler ‏@Aaron_Nagler
RT @zachkruse2 Source: Packers cut WR Tori Gurley today.

noooooooooooooooooooooo!!!

(I'm okay with it)

Post #771 » by **ReasonablySober** » Fri Aug 31, 2012 3:26 pm

Same.

Marley2Hendrix · Post #772 » by **Marley2Hendrix** » Fri Aug 31, 2012 3:27 pm

RT @WesHod: The #Packers have cut C/G Tommie Draheim and T Andrew Datko, per a source
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1m Brian Carriveau ‏@BrianCarriveau
RT @zachkruse2: My source has also said that the Packers have cut WR Diondre Borel. Both offseason darlings are gone.

Brian Carriveau ‏@BrianCarriveau
RT @RavensInsider: Packers cut Nick Cooper

Still waiting on Boykin. If he's cut, safe to say James Jones will not be traded to MIA.

So: Levine, Genus, Gurley, Borel, Draheim, Datko, Cooper so far?

Post #773 » by **ReasonablySober** » Fri Aug 31, 2012 3:29 pm

Datko makes it to the PS is my guess.

emunney · Post #774 » by **emunney** » Fri Aug 31, 2012 3:41 pm

Interesting that they've cut Datko AND Wells. Barclay and Allard showed enough or is a trade coming?

MartyConlonOnTheRun · Post #775 » by **MartyConlonOnTheRun** » Fri Aug 31, 2012 3:42 pm

Newz wrote:It's amazing that more teams don't run their programs like GB, NE and Pittsburgh.

Those three teams have had sustained success for such a long time now, you'd think other teams would catch on.

You mean your surprised teams don't just go out and get HOF QBs?

Newz · Post #776 » by **Newz** » Fri Aug 31, 2012 3:55 pm

MartyConlonOnTheRun wrote:
Newz wrote:It's amazing that more teams don't run their programs like GB, NE and Pittsburgh.

Those three teams have had sustained success for such a long time now, you'd think other teams would catch on.

You mean your surprised teams don't just go out and get HOF QBs?

Yes...

Teams cannot develop other talent on their roster because they don't have a great QB. Thank you for your insight.

emunney · Post #777 » by **emunney** » Fri Aug 31, 2012 3:55 pm

Looks like 9 so far

Diondre Borel
Nick Cooper
Andrew Datko
Tommy Draheim
Sampson Genus
Tori Gurley
Anthony Levine
Greg Van Roten
Reggie Wells

Newz · Post #778 » by **Newz** » Fri Aug 31, 2012 3:58 pm

emunney wrote:Greg Van Roten

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!

(Who the hell is that guy?)

emunney · Post #779 » by **emunney** » Fri Aug 31, 2012 4:01 pm

Allard out as well. Down to 8 OL now including Sherrod and Barclay.

emunney · Post #780 » by **emunney** » Fri Aug 31, 2012 4:01 pm

Newz wrote:
emunney wrote:Greg Van Roten

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!

(Who the hell is that guy?)

UDFA C/G from Penn.