I guess he'd have to clear waivers, but this seems like any easy choice.
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Steve shouldn't have to clear waivers but I think he likes his TV gig. He's had a history with concussions as well. Probably a long shot.
Vince Young?
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Wonderlic Vince said he'd be happy to play for Green Bay, but his probation doesn't allow him to leave the country.
quote:Originally posted by Packin06:
I guess he'd have to clear waivers, but this seems like any easy choice.
You are so right. It is very easy to keep Harrell and not touch Vince Young with a ten foot pole.
quote:Neil.. He has a heart of gold.
Southern man don't want him around.
quote:Originally posted by Blair Kiel:
Wonderlic Vince said he'd be happy to play for Green Bay, but his probation doesn't allow him to leave the country.
Which country is he currently in?
Packerpedia has an article today about how impressed Thompson was with VY at his pro day... Prolly not impressed with his actual pro play...
but he already had the "join a QB guru and hopefully improve enough to get another shot down the road" thing with Philly and Reid. Doesn't seem like that did the trick.
quote:Originally posted by FinnLander:quote:Originally posted by Blair Kiel:
Wonderlic Vince said he'd be happy to play for Green Bay, but his probation doesn't allow him to leave the country.
Which country is he currently in?
I hate it when I gotta explain my jokes.
During the regular season there's no time for teaching a new QB the system. It's all about scout team and getting ready for the next opponent. That's basically where we're at right now.
Harrell is the guy this year. He's being evaluated for whether he'll return in 2013. No one who comes in here is going to know the offense the way he does, especially VY. He had opportunity last year when Vick went down. He did nothing with it despite quality coaches and a lot of talent around him. If it's two games without Rodgers VY is just as much, if not more, of a crap shoot than Harrell I'd rather give Coleman a shot over bringing in VY.
I'd also say that if you think you have a lot of young talent (and a ridiculously underpaid MVP) that should be paid you need to get the money from somewhere. Some teams do it with low level or young kickers. Both of ours are top notch so it's not coming from there. If it's me I'd put the best 22 starters I can on the field and deal with the injuries if they come.
The downside is if Rodgers is hurt for an extended period of time they may be toast. The same scenario could play out with any number of positions on the team. The upside is if that happens there's a higher pick waiting in every round of the draft next year and the personnel staff is top notch.
I don't think it's an egregious gamble to have Harrell as the backup. It's a calculated risk. There's only 53 spots and a budget. They have to take risk somewhere.
Harrell is the guy this year. He's being evaluated for whether he'll return in 2013. No one who comes in here is going to know the offense the way he does, especially VY. He had opportunity last year when Vick went down. He did nothing with it despite quality coaches and a lot of talent around him. If it's two games without Rodgers VY is just as much, if not more, of a crap shoot than Harrell I'd rather give Coleman a shot over bringing in VY.
I'd also say that if you think you have a lot of young talent (and a ridiculously underpaid MVP) that should be paid you need to get the money from somewhere. Some teams do it with low level or young kickers. Both of ours are top notch so it's not coming from there. If it's me I'd put the best 22 starters I can on the field and deal with the injuries if they come.
The downside is if Rodgers is hurt for an extended period of time they may be toast. The same scenario could play out with any number of positions on the team. The upside is if that happens there's a higher pick waiting in every round of the draft next year and the personnel staff is top notch.
I don't think it's an egregious gamble to have Harrell as the backup. It's a calculated risk. There's only 53 spots and a budget. They have to take risk somewhere.
Why would any sane person want Vince Young on their favorite team? Might as well be clammoring for JaMarcus Russell. They're both knuckleheads.
good post titm. my sentiments as well.
From Bob McGinn at JSO:
"The quarterbacks seem to take considerable delight in manning defensive posts on the scout team during the jog-through early in practice. Lo and behold, Graham Harrell suffered the indignity of being picked off by Aaron Rodgers."
"The quarterbacks seem to take considerable delight in manning defensive posts on the scout team during the jog-through early in practice. Lo and behold, Graham Harrell suffered the indignity of being picked off by Aaron Rodgers."
Ouch.. The friendly sh$t talking over this could go on for a lifetime.
TT is an idot if he doesn't sign Vince Young immediately to be the starter and move Aaron Rodgers to CB to shore up the secondary. 
quote:Originally posted by PackerHawk:
Brigham on!
So thats the way it has to Be, Why You got to go there?
Took a beating less than one year ago.
I must be an idiot
Just sayin
I don't deny it.
But I have a stronger arm than Harrell
Originally Posted by Packin06:
Took a beating less than one year ago.
I must be an idiot
Just sayin
VY taking a year off of football may have been the best thing for him. Yes he's a year older but he also matured, got far more humble, and got a new hunger for football.
Sometimes timing is everything.
Originally Posted by Herschel:
Why would any sane person want Vince Young on their favorite team? Might as well be clammoring for JaMarcus Russell. They're both knuckleheads.
Did you watch Harrell and then Young and come to any conclusion using your eyeballs?
Originally Posted by titmfatied:
I'd also say that if you think you have a lot of young talent (and a ridiculously underpaid MVP) that should be paid you need to get the money from somewhere. Some teams do it with low level or young kickers. Both of ours are top notch so it's not coming from there.
Originally Posted by Packin06:
Took a beating less than one year ago.
I must be an idiot
Just sayin
Awww c'mon. It wasn't that bad. More like a wrist-slapping 
However LAST year was a different story. 1 year from being completely out of the league may just MAY have taught the talented Young a lesson.
We'll see.....time will tell.
and yes, I'm looking forward to catching one down the seam from you. I know it will get there faster than when Harrell threw it.
Hang in there. Glad to see you still around
Originally Posted by packerboi:
VY taking a year off of football may have been the best thing for him. Yes he's a year older but he also matured, got far more humble, and got a new hunger for football.
Sometimes timing is everything.
So is being broke. 
How long before Harrell bashes Rodgers
Originally Posted by Randy Moss:
Who do you think will sign graham?
Vikings. Championship!!!!!!!
I wonder if the "maturity" and "humble" talk would be used if Young signed with the Bears, Lions or Vikings for a competition at a backup role. Probably not.
