During camp they seemed to work Dorsey extensively as a Kickoff gunner. He also worked as a Kick Returner. Myles White was worse than "Butterfingers" Adams as a punt returner. Whites a better receiver (no that's not racist Goalline). I think Dorsey gets the nod because he seems to be offering more value than as a WR.
Don't know if they'll go with two or three quarterbacks, but I've got Tolzien down as a virtual lock. The organization views him as having too much long-term upside and I can't see him not making the cut. Odd man out if they only go with two will be Flynn.
He clearly throws a much better ball than Flynn, but it comes down to how savvy Flynn is vs. Tolzien. Can Tolzien be trusted to win a couple of games if necessary? We know Flynn can do that. I just wonder if Tolzien is one of those guys who looks good in games but does just enough to get you beat. Maybe it's a question of development, but for this season I'd still rather see Flynn in there if the backup needs to play. I think they'll keep all three.
I think there will be a surprise cut, Perry. I also don't think Sherrod will make it.
As has been discussed, wouldn't it be most likely that Flynn just sits at home on his
$15 million wallet and the Packers simply come a 'callin if (God forbid) they need him?
.....or we could sign Ricky Stanzzzzzzzzzi.
Who makes it if Sherrod doesn't? Adams looked awful too so hard to believe they keep him over Sherrod. Someone has to play backup OT. Sherrod seems to be the best option right now.
Perry would be a huge surprise too. If he was a 4th round pick, yeah he'd be at risk. But TT gives high round picks more leash before he pulls the plug.
Last week we thought Sherrod was solid. Why was that? Did he try something different this week? If his problems/techniques aren't correctable (likely), then there is a huge problem on OL.
Perry hasn't distinguished himself. Can Perry be shopped for a veteran stopgap/backup OT on a 4-3 team? I know trades typically don't happen, but I don't think that they would cut Perry so no one can be saying "I'll wait for you to cut him." Unlikely idea, but who knows?
Originally Posted by Iowacheese:
Jezzzzzzzzzzus ****
Originally Posted by Blair Kiel:
As has been discussed, wouldn't it be most likely that Flynn just sits at home on his
$15 million wallet and the Packers simply come a 'callin if (God forbid) they need him?
Depends on situation at NY Giants and Miami. They signed Flynn before his trip to join McAdoo.
Right now there is no data that says Tolzien can win games in the regular season. Rodgers said yesterday they were playing a vanilla defense missing two key starters. Flynn is the only backup that you can clearly say he has won games in the regular season (albeit against mediocre teams). I think they keep 3 QBs.
Originally Posted by Green Crustacean:
Last week we thought Sherrod was solid. Why was that?
He and Adams most likely got a big assist from the field conditions. Probably read too much into a good performance and are reading too much into last night's bad performance. Hopefully it's correctable because the thought of what I saw last night protecting AR's blindside is frightening.
I think the chances of keeping 6 wrs came to an abrupt halt when abradumdum went down. Janis will be the 5th and final receiver to make the roster.
Bostic getting hurt last night pretty much forces the hand now of keeping 4 TE's
OLB is getting messy with the emergence of Elliot. If they keep 6 you have 4 guys competing for 2 spots.
Locks
Mathews, Peppers, Neal, Perry
On the fence
Bradford, Elliot, Mulamba, Palmer.
It's really not looking good for Bradford.
In a sign that undrafted rookie outside linebacker Jayrone Elliott has moved up the depth chart after his three-sack performance against the Rams, he was on the No. 1 punt team in practice on Tuesday. He lined up at right tackle, a spot that had been occupied by tight end Brandon Bostick before his injury. That’s the first time Elliott has appeared on a top special teams unit. Elliott also was working outside with the regular defense during the early portion of practice. In the past, he had been relegated to scout-team work inside the Hutson Center during that time.
Originally Posted by YooperPackfan:
Bostic getting hurt last night pretty much forces the hand now of keeping 4 TE's
They were always going to keep 4. When was the last time they kept less than that? I think they have kept as many as 5 in the past under MM.
Originally Posted by Green Crustacean:
Last week we thought Sherrod was solid. Why was that? Did he try something different this week? If his problems/techniques aren't correctable (likely), then there is a huge problem on OL.
Slow grass in the rain vs speed turf in the dome
Development takes time and there will be ups and downs along the way
Many coaches opine that players make a big leap from year 1-2 and again from year 2-3
Derek had the unfortunate luck of missing all of his offseasons - first due to the players strike, then to severe injury. So his development has been slowed considerably and the instant gratification crowd grows restless.
We really won't know his future until later on and if GB makes a play for an OT at cutdown time, then you'll know how they feel about his progress/prospects for the future. If they don't think he can perform, they will grab another OT
As far as fans making declarations in August , it offers some insight into their ability to take a long- term view ( he played poorly last night, cut him !)
And it also gives us a glimpse into how confirmation bias impacts our point of view about players and coaches.
Time will tell and nobody really knows at this point in time. Anybody who suggests he is "just a guy" is talking out of their ass because even the Packers don't know that yet.
He may be...but its way premature to make such declarations given the vagaries of player development timelines and the injuries he endured.
Patience is a virtue and its often rewarded...
WTF man, you are acting like the man had his leg snapped in two like a twig. It's not like he broke two bones in his leg, fer crying out loud.
Why do I want Satori to run for public office?
You expect him to slash funding for education?
Because he has Nintendo Football at his house?
Originally Posted by Blair Kiel:
Why do I want Satori to run for public office?
because you hate me ?
The vetting process would last 13 seconds and one phone call and then my candidacy would be over. But if it ever came to pass, I'd save a spot for you to serve on my Cabinet
Sherrod had a solid performance last night. He may well have solidified his roster spot as swing tackle. Goodson looked lost at times playing DB. Not sure he makes it.
Sherrod had a decent game last night on both RT and LT. Hopefully he can continue to improve and be more consistent.
Look at you guys talking down Sherrod's performance. He wasn't beaten once. Decent? He looked pretty damn good to me.
Hopefully, he can continue that performance on grass. He was smoked on turf in StL. One week he was good (not beaten once is your definition of good) and the next he was bad (beaten 3 times in a quarter). Put it together and he's a swing tackle. Trying to be more accurate with what I post and not so flippant.
Updates to my guess on 53.
1 - Bradford is going to get cut. They won't let go of Elliott and I can't see them keeping Bradford over Palmer or Mulamba either.
2 - 6th WR spot is wide open still. Whoever comes up big in Week 4 will earn it.
3. Rolle is in position to take Goodson spot as last CB. If he doesn't make gigantic strides this week he is PS bound.
4 - If Raji is out for a while he might be our designated IR return guy. Replacement will have to come from the street or early return from Guliean (sp?)