This guy...the reason the Packers don't want Ryan???

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Marc Tyler starting fresh in Green Bay

Green Bay - He doesn't even own a car right now. Marc Tyler is borrowing his uncle's vehicle on this day. If the USC football program truly is "breaking bread," it's impossible to tell here.

On the shopping list this week? Coats. Tyler doesn't have one of those, either. The new Green Bay Packers running back has seen snow two times his entire life. Outside of football, he has never visited the Midwest.

"Is Wisconsin up there by Indiana?" Tyler says.

Close enough. Anywhere far, far away works for him. Tyler can't wait to leave California for Wisconsin. To start fresh, to put everything behind him.

Greatness was expected. The Lancaster, Calif., native is the son of former NFL all-pro Wendell Tyler. He was a five-star recruit, a Gatorade Player of the Year, the No. 1-rated back in the country. And instead of striking Heisman poses on the highlight reel, Tyler gave us an unforgettable TMZ rant. On camera, he joked that USC players get paid more than NFL players. He appeared intoxicated - which, you know, isn't ideal for someone already under scrutiny for alcohol abuse.

The video became a symbol of lost potential.

And now, all expectations have washed away. Tyler is an undrafted free agent in Green Bay. Farms and Culvers will replace nightclubs and celebrities. Tyler welcomes the culture shock.

"It's definitely going to be nice to get out of here and go somewhere new," Tyler said. "Somewhere that's quieter and smaller."

Expectations never bothered Tyler. The Palmdale-to-Hollywood shadow his father cast never suffocated him. But the hype built anyway.

At Oaks Christian High School, Tyler had 8,000 all-purpose yards and 123 touchdowns in four years. With five future pro players, including Jimmy Clausen, his team won 48 straight games. In the postseason in his senior year, however, Tyler broke his tibia and fibula. He was brought down by a horse-collar tackle and his leg was trapped in a human vise. His USC career began with a detour.

In 2007, Tyler redshirted and rehabbed. In 2008 and 2009, he was lost on the depth chart. In 2010, he finally started and rushed for 913 yards and nine touchdowns. And that following summer, Tyler was finally famous.

For the wrong reasons.

http://www.jsonline.com/sports...59abg-150314715.html

5/6/128:39 AM

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HenryYou rang?

That high school team sounded like a mecca for d-bags.

I hope the motto for rookie orientation is "Shut the **** up and and buckle up butter cup".

Half of this rookie class sounds like they need their asses kicked and the other half sounds like they could do the kickin'.

5/6/129:02 AM

fightphoe93Member

Yeah, my guess is at best this a practice squad guy. He's got talent, but you get the feeling he's not what his dad was.

5/6/129:46 AM

heywardKaty Perry is bouncy

He ran a 4.72. That's much slower than Perry ran and only slightly faster than 290-pound Daniels ran. I know it's not all about speed, but 4.72 is slooooooow for a running back.

5/6/129:51 AM

mr21mr21Member

quote:
Originally posted by Henry:
That high school team sounded like a mecca for d-bags.

That's an understatement about Oaks Christian. I think the tuition is around $20K/year and other players have included the sons of Will Smith, Wayne Gretzky, and Joe Montana.

Tyler was a stud in high school playing against small town teams but hasn't done much since. He will be lucky to make the practice squad.

5/6/1210:14 AM

FedyaMember

quote:
I know it's not all about speed, but 4.72 is slooooooow for a running back.

What was Kuuuuuuuuuuhn's 40 time?

5/6/1210:19 AM

HenryYou rang?

Kuhn can also knock you on your ass. Something tells me pusscake can't block worth a **** either.

5/6/1210:34 AM

Rusty42 inch pythons brother!

Good thing TT spent such a high draft pick on him and didn't pick up any other RBs for his thin running corps.

5/6/1211:01 AM

BorisPerson Man Camera Dildo Shop - NFLFU®

Yes, we pound the rock in Green Bay. We rarely throw. We need a 2,000+ yard back

5/6/1211:04 AM

ChongoX4 O.G.

quote:
Originally posted by Henry:
That high school team sounded like a mecca for d-bags.

I hope the motto for rookie orientation is "Shut the **** up and and buckle up butter cup".

Half of this rookie class sounds like they need their asses kicked and the other half sounds like they could do the kickin'.

Yeah...basically Clausen's dad, sensing Jimmy was his last shot at a mega NFL payday, rallied some wealthy parents, and started this "charter school," in 2000. Hell, they even sucked Joe Montana to send his kid there who lives in Northern California...so Marc Tyler "commuting" from 75 miles away was nothing.

I believe Tyler's year they won the "state title" which isn't that difficult as a school with 1,500 enrollment, if you stack the deck like they did. Oaks didn't have to play any D-1 powerhouses on their way to the championship. Although not like it makes a difference anyway...the pathetically loose transfer rules in southern California make it just as easy for a public school as a private school to become a football powerhouse...kids like Reggie Bush (from San Diego) can play at a different school every year without penalty, basically selling their services to the highest bidder.

5/6/1211:18 AM

titmfatiedNo Code

Hard to say I have a lot of faith in this kid. He's squandered a lot of opportunity. When it comes to attitude, work ethic, and football smarts I think the Duane(Pronounced DOO-on) Bennett kid is going to outshine Tyler by a large margin.

Bennett won't be an explosive back that can take over a game, but in the Packers offense he can support the passing game with his blocking and ability to catch the ball. In a worse case scenario where a bunch of the Packer RBs go down, I'll take the guy who maybe can't carry the ball as well but won't get the QB killed by missing assignments and blocks.

5/6/1212:04 PM

heywardKaty Perry is bouncy

quote:
Originally posted by Fedya:
quote:
I know it's not all about speed, but 4.72 is slooooooow for a running back.

What was Kuuuuuuuuuuhn's 40 time?

That would be a great point if Kuhn played the same position as Tyler.

5/6/127:51 PM

RatPackMember

The reality is Ryan Grant may be slower with no upside left on his career. I don't know what this kid has nor do the coaches. All of us will find out. That's how it works.

5/6/128:19 PM

packerboiI lick rainbows

Camp body. No issues with bringing him in. Cant hurt and he costs nothing.

If Heyward's 40 time is accurate, ooof that is slow for a half back.

5/6/128:27 PM

HenryYou rang?

Must be that giant sack of over privilege slowing him down.

5/6/128:32 PM

HauserMember

Doesn't sound likely that this guy will make the 'Boyfriend' list. I think she wanted him, but after all the negatives he's taking here, I think she changes her mind.

5/7/128:21 AM

Grave DiggerMember

I think I saw Jerel Worthy take a play off in one of those clips.

5/7/128:23 AM

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