2013 - Trades, cuts, & pick-ups -- Ellis Island of the NFL

Manning appeared in 5 games last year.  I don't know how many games he was active.  I'm guessing less than the required 9.  I'm guessing he is eligible.

 

Interestingly, if Harvard Rugland is signed to the practice squad he doesn't count against the 8 spots since he is one of them foreigner types.

 

When I look at the list of players cut. Nothing really surprises me.

 

The Packers released FB Jonathan Amosa, T Andrew Datko, S David Fulton, C Garth Gerhart, RB Alex Green, T Kevin Hughes, WR Charles Johnson, C Patrick Lewis, LB Terrell Manning, CB Loyce Means, DT Jordan Miller, LB Dezman Moses, TE Matthew Mulligan, CB James Nixon, S Chaz Powell, LB Donte Savage, CB Brandon Smith, TE Jake Stoneburner, WR Tyrone Walker, WR Myles White, TE D.J. Williams and QB Vince Young.

 

http://www.packers.com/news-an...ee-bb81-d0fe8fc5fbc7

Manning and Miller will get picked up elsewhere, if not I hope they end up on the practice squad.

On the Packers Depth Chart Nelson and Cobb are the 1st WR, Jones and Boykin are 2nd. And no back up LT or RG.

Rodgers was playing scout team defense in training camp, he can definitely fill in for LT or RG.

So Banjo, Boyd and Taylor stick around in lieu of Manning, Green and Mulligan.  Not earth shattering but I like the positions they are stocking.  Definite need for safety and interior line and Boyd is definitely worth the development time.   

Banjo seems to be around the ball a lot and a hitter.  We'll see how much he plays.  When do PS signings usually get announced?

 

Perspective:

For a team that uses only two defensive linemen on the field about 70 percent of the time, it was surprising to see the Packers keep seven defensive linemen, eight if you count Mike Neal. But among the biggest reasons they kept Boyd is because Raji, Pickett, Wilson, Jolly and Neal are all free agents at season’s end.

 

Pickett, Wilson, Jolly and Neal

 

Pickett's age is eventually going to catch up.

 

Wilson is just a guy. He fills in. He gives the other guys a rest.

 

Jolly if he can return to form could give them another 5 years.

 

Neal is a project. If he could stay healthy, he might be a player but so far there is nothing to go on.

 

Worthy is on the Pup. He ain't going anywhere for awhile.

 

 

There is no way that's the final roster come next Sunday.  TT will go after a QB.  McKnight has a shot at making the team.  And Lane Taylor has been awful.

I truly think that there are more changes to the roster to be made.  There may be fewer at that position on Monday.

Coleman has got to go...

How often do the Packers make roster changes the week before the season? Ross is returning kicks. Cobb will probably be on punts again. I don't like it but until they find someone else.....

to the bathroom?

 

That tells me the positions they might be scanning the wire for.  Sure would like to see the Titans center get a look.  Banjo makes sense for depth at safety.

Damn I was hoping Manning would stick. I watched him a lot this preseason

was very active. Is a big physical presence. I thought hed have a shot to start at some point soon. I guess they really like Barrington

Had the same hopes but it appears he's good for a blitz and that's about it.

@PackerReport: Former Wisconsin QB Scott Tolzien will be added to #Packers practice squad on Sunday, according to source.

 

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Here's the Green Bay #Packers 2013 roster, with a position-by-position look at who made the team and who was cut: http://bit.ly/198yC66

If ever there was a time to get aggressive on a free agent he's the guy.  Van Roten is not the backup answer and I get a strong feeling EDS would feel pressure for his starting job in a few weeks.  MM's mantra of the closer you are to the ball on offense the more important you are should be applied here. 

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Re:  Tolzien:  2+ years with the 49ers... as I posted in an earlier thread, TT really is an SOB.  Like it.

Harrell was kept by the Jets. At least for now.

Just got back from the Iowa game.

 

Jailbreak screen. Nuff said.

 

 

Surprised by the Manning cut. Nothing else is all that surprising.

Of course you did, since he was an NC Stater.

I'm all for a center that can shotgun snap and at least hold the DT to a stalemate. EDS get shoved 3 yards back. There HAS to be a center out there somewhere.

http://www.packers.com/team/depth-chart.html

 

I do not know if this is real but Newhouse is listed as the starting RT

If Ted is OK going into the season with B.J. as his No. 2 QB, I'm sure he has no qualms about EDS.

 

Here's a look at quarterbacks who were waived either Friday or Saturday. The claiming deadline for any of these players is noon Sunday: 

Jimmy Clausen (Carolina Panthers; injured) 
Aaron Corp (Miami Dolphins; injured) 
Dayne Crist (Baltimore Ravens) 
Austin Davis (St. Louis Rams) 
Ryan Griffin (New Orleans Saints) 
Chandler Harnish (Indianapolis Colts) 
Mike Kafka (Jacksonville Jaguars) 
G.J. Kinne (Philadelphia Eagles) 
Thad Lewis (Buffalo Bills) 
Greg McElroy (New York Jets; injured) 
Matt Scott (Jacksonville Jaguars) 
John Skelton (Cincinnati Bengals) 
Rusty Smith (Tennessee Titans) 
Alex Tanney (Dallas Cowboys) 
Tim Tebow (New England Patriots) 

And here is the list of quarterbacks who, with four or more seasons of experience, are not subject to waivers. The Packers can sign any of these players at any point: 

David Carr (New York Giants) 
Dennis Dixon (Philadelphia Eagles) 
Trent Edwards (Chicago Bears) 
Caleb Hanie (Baltimore Ravens) 
Matt Leinart (Buffalo Bills) 
Jordan Palmer (Chicago Bears) 
Brady Quinn (Seattle Seahawks) 
Seneca Wallace (San Francisco 49ers) 
Vince Young (Green Bay Packers)

 

This guy. I like this guy.

(8/31/2013 02:18:00 PM) - Al

Ed reports Packers will acquire Mark Sanchez from Jets to backup Rodgers.

 

Me too.  This team has won an awful lot of ballgames with Starks as the primary RB.  He can play.  Staying healthy is an issue for him though with that upright violent running style.  

 

Up until this TC/PS I'd agree with you. But not anymore. Wilson has elevated his game particularly against the run but also is playing faster, isn't hesitating like before when he couldn't get a feel for the speed of the game, and I've watched him get much better push then before.

 

Not saying he's going to be a 2009 version of Jolly but he's a much improved player.

From ESPN on CJ Wilson after the Seattle game:

 

Defensive line: This entire unit had a strong showing. C.J. Wilson showed why he’s so important to the Packers’ run defense. Early in the game, he shed a block by left tackle Russell Okung and stopped running back Marshawn Lynch for no gain. He made similar plays on his other two tackles.

Raiders Keep 4 QB's

With undrafted quarterback Matt McGloin outplaying fourth-rounder Tyler Wilson and Terrelle Pryor and Matt Flynn occupying the top two spots on the depth chart, the Raiders have opted to keep a quartet of quarterbacks on the 53-man roster.

 

It says "Unofficial Aug 25 2013" in the upper left corner. & Starks isn't our "starting" RB even if they put him out there on the first play from scrimmage.

On Wilson, that simply isn't true.  In fact, he's probably one of the most underrated players on the roster.  Out of all the pending FA lineman on that side of the ball, I wouldn't be surprised to see him signed before the rest of them. 

You Wilson is very underrated, Wilson does not give the Packers much pass rush but he very good against the run. In media covering the NFL no pass rush no props.

Wasn't he the guy that went Liberace on the eve of Super Bowl? United the team around his piano playing. Thats strong stuff. The inspirational speeches i am sure get old. that stuff is awesome.

I think with Wilson and a guy like Kuhn, their leadership factors in tremendously.