Think they might reach out to Woodson for a 1 year deal?
Or, are they happy with McMillan and Jennings?
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Hyde could get a look there eventually.
They've moved on from Woodson and I'd throw Richardson into the mix as well.
I think they're counting on McMillian. Fourth-round pick last year who's as physically talented as most of the safeties drafted this weekend.
GB signed Ben Ericksen yesterday. UDFA. Local guy out of Greendale WI. Former #1 ranked WR in the state.
2012 highlitghts.
Going to need to put on some weight. Played just under 200lbs at Illiniois St. 6'1". Looks like he's got some decent ball skills.
2012 highlitghts.
Going to need to put on some weight. Played just under 200lbs at Illiniois St. 6'1". Looks like he's got some decent ball skills.
Looks like the plan is Burnett, McMillian, Jennings and Richardson. Not sure about the latter two, but I think Burnett and McMillian could be good back there. Don't forget that year 1 to year 2 is a huge jump and with McMillian actually healthy all year, we may actually see that jump. Guess this is one of those positions where we have to cross our fingers and hope the young guys develop.
Tavis, Why don't you run along and grab a fruit box. The adults are talking football right now.
I think McMillian can really excel at FS given the opportunity. He played very well last year as a rookie.
I don't think it's overly concerning they didn't draft a FS, nor is it surprising. The coaching staff had indicated well before the draft that they were content with the safeties they had on the roster.
Richardson could be a sleeper. He has the build and experience at the position.
I don't think it's overly concerning they didn't draft a FS, nor is it surprising. The coaching staff had indicated well before the draft that they were content with the safeties they had on the roster.
Richardson could be a sleeper. He has the build and experience at the position.
In one of McGinn's recent pieces, he asked a personnel man / GM from another team to look at GB's roster and offer some insight into their needs for the draft
http://www.jsonline.com/sports...9klcs-203946341.html
Here is what he said about corner and safety:
Cornerback:
"They've got (Sam) Shields and (Tramon) Williams and (Casey) Hayward and (Davon) House. They've got some guys they've invested in. They've got (Jarrett) Bush back. I think they'll pick a corner before they pick a safety. With Shields and Williams, they have starters. It's not like they have a void there."
Safety:
"They lost (Charles) Woodson. They could pick a corner and then a safety, but I don't see this as pressing. The guys they had last year are back. (Jerron) McMillian is a fourth-round pick. In my mind, they've already got people they've been training."
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http://www.jsonline.com/sports...9klcs-203946341.html
Here is what he said about corner and safety:
Cornerback:
"They've got (Sam) Shields and (Tramon) Williams and (Casey) Hayward and (Davon) House. They've got some guys they've invested in. They've got (Jarrett) Bush back. I think they'll pick a corner before they pick a safety. With Shields and Williams, they have starters. It's not like they have a void there."
Safety:
"They lost (Charles) Woodson. They could pick a corner and then a safety, but I don't see this as pressing. The guys they had last year are back. (Jerron) McMillian is a fourth-round pick. In my mind, they've already got people they've been training."
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While the entire defense greatly misses Nick Collins, I recognize it is folly to try to draft a clone. There were no Nick Collins "clones" in this draft.
I am interested in McMillian, but I think there will also be others playing situational roles especially on passing downs. Jennings has another year, but I think he is really a backup. I don't know how you find out in the offseason if Richardson learned enough (is he trainable?) to even be considered in the mix. We'll see about Hyde. Even if he is converted, I doubt we'd see much of him this year.
I am interested in McMillian, but I think there will also be others playing situational roles especially on passing downs. Jennings has another year, but I think he is really a backup. I don't know how you find out in the offseason if Richardson learned enough (is he trainable?) to even be considered in the mix. We'll see about Hyde. Even if he is converted, I doubt we'd see much of him this year.
Love me some Chuck, I just don't think he can play anymore. I can see the Packers bringing in a Safety, but it would probably be someone younger and quicker. There will certainly be some vets getting let go by teams between now and the start of the season.
If my hypothesis about the Packers preparing to distance themselves from injured or oft-injured players, it wouldn't bode well for CWood returning.
Last year Woody was grabbing with one hand. The zebras were wise to it. This year he'd be using both hands trying to keep up.
Been there, done that.
Been there, done that.
I didn't expect them to take a safety. MM was raving about the young safeties just a few weeks ago.
quote:Originally posted by Satori:
In one of McGinn's recent pieces, he asked a personnel man / GM from another team to look at GB's roster and offer some insight into their needs for the draft
http://www.jsonline.com/sports...9klcs-203946341.html
Here is what he said about corner and safety:
...but I don't see this as pressing. The guys they had last year are back. (Jerron) McMillian is a fourth-round pick. In my mind, they've already got people they've been training."
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Wait, is that what they mean by draft and develop?
I think there's zero chance Woody is brought back. You don't cut HOF type players without putting a lot of thought into it. It was time to move on.