UDFA's

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@TyDunne

Wisconsin-Stout OL Tyler Butzler will be heading to the #Packers minicamp on a tryout.

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UBSpectrum

According to his Facebook account, former #UBBULLS wide receiver Marcus Rivers has signed a free agent contract with the Green Bay Packers.

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Also played basketball as a New York prep. Redshirted in 2007. Appeared in 13 games in ’08, making two catches for 11 yards (5.5-yard average) and zero touchdowns. Saw action in all 13 contests, grabbing 5-35-1 (7.0) in ’09. Led the Bulls in receiving in ’10, hauling in 50-690-5 (13.8) in 12 games (10 starts). Did not start against Ball State or Eastern Michigan (coach’s decision for not playing to his full potential). Started 11-of-12 games in ’11 and led the team in receptions with 60-615-2 (10.2). Did not start against Akron because Buffalo started three tight ends and a fullback. Has one career fumble.

Positives:

Terrific size — has a big frame with room for added bulk. Long arms and a big wing span. Has a big catching radius and plucks with his hands. Uses his body to gain positioning. Good character. Durable.

Negatives:

Needs to get stronger. Average strength and suddenness to combat press coverage — does not gain an advantage off the line. Runs upright. Chops his steps to break and rounds off some cuts. Average flexibility. Inconsistent in traffic and can do a better job attacking the ball. Technique and physicality as a blocker leave something to be desired. Was shut down by Tennessee. Inconsistent practice habits.

Summary:

Lean, high-cut, long-levered “X” receiver who could be effective running digs, outs, posts and slants but is a developmental size-speed prospect who has to prove he can separate consistently. Practice-squad candidate.

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Originally posted by bubbleboy789:
Had my eye on Marc Tyler. Shows some good running ability. He had that drunk incident on TMZ though

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Originally posted by YATittle:
Like Tyler, the USC running back. Practice squad.

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Originally posted by Pakrz:

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Originally posted by Rusty:
JSOnline's running list

Post it for the less fortunate.

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Originally posted by norm:

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Originally posted by Pakrz:

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Originally posted by Rusty:
JSOnline's running list

Post it for the less fortunate.

Go to private browsing.

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I've been looking for undrafted free agents that the Packers signed and haven’t seen any. Did we sign any?

The Packers don’t release the names of the undrafted free agents they’ve signed until those players have passed their physicals, because that is a condition of the contract. The rookies are due in Green Bay late next week, at which time they will undergo physical examinations. continue

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Years ago, the Packers were part of a group of teams that pooled scouting resources, similar to BLESTO. Do they still pool their scouting with other teams?

The Packers are a charter member of the “National” scouting combine. Nineteen other teams are members of “National;” six teams belong to BLESTO. Six teams remain independent. Oakland has long been an independent, but I hear the Raiders are joining “National.”

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The expenses of scouting are shared to save time and money. Teams share initial evaluations and workout information as a baseline starting point, hence the phrase "Scouting Combine." This is a practice steeped in history.

Membership responsibilities includes over $100,000 in annual dues and the assignment of at least one scout to the group.

As scouts evaluate the current class of seniors visiting schools' pro days, they often work out underclassmen for future draft years. This data and other information is presented at meetings (usually in Florida) about two weeks after the current draft.

The BLESTO and National reports are published from these meetings. These reports serve as a both starting point for the lengthy evaluation process and also a rough guide as to where players are regarded by the group.

Some teams assign their most junior scout to the job of BLESTO/National regional rep, and the best ones are usually promoted or headhunted away from the role in short stint. This instability with the reps (and the lack of evaluating the senior season) can and will affect the accuracy of the reports.

There have been many infamous rankings over the years, including 2003 overall pick QB Carson Palmer not appearing in either publications top 25 players. The lists leak and become common knowledge among interested parties such as player agents and draft gurus.

As a tool, the organizations fill a need by presenting a starting point for the twelve month cycle based on information that would be hard to keep secret. General managers are often quoted as saying the medical and interview aspects of the combine event are more important than the times, which at that point are common knowledge. continue

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Sean Richardson left Linden Thursday headed for Green Bay. The Linden High alumnus and former Vanderbilt strong safety was intent on turning his non-drafted free agent status into a full-fledged NFL roster spot.

“We weighed out all the options about what was the best possibility where I could play right away and have a good chance of making the team. It came down to the Arizona Cardinals and the Green Bay Packers and I chose Green Bay.”

The decision proved a rather easy one for Richardson, who took into account the stability of the franchise as well as the opportunity available to him to make the roster before opting to take his talents to the legendary Lambeau Field.

“Green Bay is one of the great historical teams and it is just an honor to be able to represent them. The success that they have had recently is also a big plus. I’m excited and I can’t wait to get up there and get to work,” Richardson said before departing for Wisconsin. “I talked to a few of the coaches and they said with my versatility I can play linebacker and safety. When I get there, they are going to have me learning both positions. They said I can play outside and safety, and even nickel in nickel defense and special teams.” continue

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#Packers claimed S Micah Pellerin off waivers and waived WR Marcus Rivers. Pellerin was an UDFA with the Colts this year from Hampton U

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“Personally, I try to take things one day at a time and try to get a little bit better because if you just add a little bit ... it’s like a piggy bank. You put a little bit in each day, it’ll build up over time. For me, I just try to build my game a little bit each day.

“I’m not the fastest guy, I’m not the most athletic guy, I just have to do things right. And for me, learning and being able to grow each day is what’s gotten me to this point, and hopefully it can continue for years. The more experience you get in this league, the more things you see, I try to be a student of the game, work hard and be a better me every day.”