Peprah released

Making room for Jolly?

Good riddens.

Pedestrian.

Johnny Z weeps.

The sons of Ghana weep.

They must really like what they're seeing with M.D. Jennings.

must be making room for Jim Leonhard

Must have at least something to do with the knee. They have almost no vet presence back there now.

Jennings took all the snaps with the 1s in OTAs, Levine and McMillian with the 2s. One of these guys will have to seize the spot.

Making room for the LEGEND Jim Leohnard

Thanks to Satori for this bit from the OTAs thread earlier this off-season:

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here is Bob McGinn's year end review of the Doctor:

M.D. Jennings: "Some were surprised when this rookie free agent from Arkansas State made the team. That didn't include a scout for another NFC team, who said, "I liked the way he moved. I was hoping they'd cut him, but I knew they wouldn't." Though undersized, Jennings is a tough kid with good ball skills and feel in coverage. His speed is above average, too. Despite being the No. 3 safety for the last 15 games, he never had to play from scrimmage." Grade: Incomplete.

Peprah really far exceeded my expectations in 2010. He started out shaky vs. the Redskins, but seemed to get better as the season wore on. To be sure, he wasn't fast and probably was a bit lucky he didn't get burned more than he did. But he did a fine job in 2010, and for that I will salute him.

Now in 2011... he sucked, but you can't take away what he did after being forced into a starter's role in 2010. Perhaps that knee had something to do with his decreased level of play in addition to other factors (no pass rush).

I wonder if Peprah was unable to pass his physical? (Fightphoe93 knee question might be the reason)
I still wonder if we will see a player for player, with the packers getting a safty, trade before the season begins.

Interesting...

Didn't see that coming, at least this early.

Sure, Charlie regressed back to his mean last year but props to the man for two seasons back. Solid contributor and one of the many unsung heroes who helped bring home the Lombardi.

after last year I can't say I'll miss him. good luck out there Chuck.
next!

I know he's a fellow Ghanaman, but football is much more important than patriotism. I am the reverse Vince Lombardi. The Green Bay Packers, Country and Henry. In that order.

Good Luck Charlie.

I'm sure he'll end up somewhere, possibly after a season-ending injury somewhere.

How old is David Greenwood?

RobDemovsky #Packers announce they have signed signed G Greg Van Roten

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What a rottten signing

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Originally posted by RatPack:
How old is David Greenwood?

Older than Joey Boese.

Do you think Quarless might be a little nervous too??? You can't make the club in the tub, Bub.

You think part of Peprah's release was a way for Mike to send a very strong message to the Rookies on Day 1? Think those guys might not be a little more motivated tomorrow? ;-)

"McCarthy said on Wednesday at the conclusion of a 20-minute press conference that there’s a “different feel” to training camp this year, and he doesn’t like it. He recalled the rookie class of a year ago being “on pins and needles” for the start of camp, having been locked out of any offseason work, and the “enthusiasm and urgency” those rookies brought to training camp contributed to its overall success.

He’s not sensing those same elements from this year’s rookies – at least not yet – but he’s going to demand them, despite any progress they may have made during offseason workouts."

Surprising unless he does have an injury. If not injured then I guess he wasn't in their plans and this gives him a chance to get signed elsewhere

Jim Leonard

Go with the young guys

Had to be the knee..

I'm not losing any sleep over it..

I always liked Peprah. Always knew where he had to be and who to cover, but he sometimes lacked the athletic ability to carry out his assignment.

Despite that, I'm excited to see who will step in.

...and to make things worse, Ghana lost her President last night. Bad timing, TT, bad timing.

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Older than Joey Boese

Ugh

That guy was gawd awful with UW

He was the safety equivalent of Jeff Suppan. He hurt his neck watching other players go deep on them

A little surprised by this move... I think it shows faith in some of the younger guys for sure. Plus, there's plenty of talk about Woody playing some S too.

Now that Peprah is banished, the door opens wider for UFA Sean Richardson to compete for a spot. Levine, McMillian and Jennings will obviously be jockeying for position in camp to get on the field in certain packagages.

Woodson ostensibly will be penciled in as the base safety, with Burnett starting. Not a bad little group there. Richardson has some legit measurables and I'll give Teddy a freebee on his evaluation of McMillian- considering Collin's lineage, he could be a very boom-type difference maker come this year.

Peprah highlights

That int vs Chargers was great.

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Originally posted by Pakrz:
Woody playing some S too.

Probably says a lot about who is playing CB.

Woodson moving to safety probably has more to do with his declining coverage skills and slip in tackling assuredness then anything else.

If Williams can come closer to his '10 form and his injury issue gets resolved (he was essentially playing with one good arm most of last year) and Shields can step up nearer to his '10 form, we'll be okay. Now that Peprah is KIA.

Another wild card is a guy like House who reportedly has had a pretty good offseason with the defense and has wrapped up any nagging injury issues. Could this be his big chance to show he's got the total package? Throw in our rookie from Vandy who is assignment sure and a great tackler and that's a solid group.

It's not a hail mary to presume with our recent D-Line additions (draft and FA signings) our secondary play should increase markedly. More pressure, or lack thereof, is going to make or break our year defensively. Considering how much I trust TT and company, the fact they went all-in on the D-line early and often in the draft, I'll remain optimistic until proven otherwise.

Good post Packers12. I think we'll see a D closer to 2010 than 2011, even without Cullen Jenkins.

Just goes to show that when you fail your physical as Charley did and the team has young up and comers they are high on you are very expendable,without the injury who knows what would have happened.

Ball washer extraordinaire...


@GunSlingersHat
You are next Driver... you are next.

@GunSlingersHat
#Packers Peprah went on Tailgate Tour in May. Now he's been cut. Don't think you are safe #donalddriver. You're not.

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#donalddriver talkin alot about being a starter... worried much?

MM comments on Woodson:

"Throughout his career he's been a playmaker. We feel he's a lot more valuable the closer he is to the ball," McCarthy added, explaining that the intent is to "get (Woodson) closer to the ball and more involved."

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Originally posted by Hungry5:
Ball washer extraordinaire...


@GunSlingersHat
#Packers Peprah went on Tailgate Tour in May. Now he's been cut. Don't think you are safe #donalddriver. You're not.

I understand Peprah aced his tailgate tour physical.

Charlie Peprah @CharliePeprah
...I'm excited for what the future holds and I can only hope that wherever I end up their fans are at least half as gr8 as #PackerNation !