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Post by packrat on Feb 28, 2011 11:06:32 GMT -6
Possible development QB for GB?
Posted by Evan Silva on February 28, 2011, 11:43 AM EST A league source tells PFT that radar guns at the Scouting Combine revealed Colin Kaepernick of Nevada as possessing the strongest throwing arm in Indianapolis on Sunday.
Kaepernick’s best throw registered 59 miles per hour to lead the field of 16 quarterbacks that opted to participate. (Missouri’s Blaine Gabbert refused. Alabama’s Greg McElroy was injured).
Arkansas’ Ryan Mallett was second behind Kaepernick with a 58 miles-per-hour throw. Auburn’s Cam Newton came in third at 56 miles per hour.
Kaepernick has been clocked in the 95 miles-per-hour range throwing a baseball, and was selected by the Chicago Cubs in the 2009 major league baseball draft.
Per FOX Sports’ Adam Caplan, Kaepernick complemented his pure arm power by throwing “the nicest ball out of any of the quarterbacks here.” Caplan predicts Kaepernick will be a second-round pick in April’s draft.
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Post by packrat on Feb 28, 2011 11:22:27 GMT -6
Jolly update The Packers don’t know if NFL commissioner Roger Goodell is going to re-instate suspended defensive end Johnny Jolly, but if he does, it appears they want the defensive end back.
The league suspended the 28-year-old Jolly for all of last season for violating its substance-abuse policy. He began the process of filing for re-instatement after the Super Bowl, but there’s no indication when Goodell will determine whether Jolly can play again this year.
It’s not a given Jolly will be re-instated, and the Packers can’t comment on his status, but coach Mike McCarthy this week strongly suggested the team will welcome him back. It appears to be a given that the Packers will lose starting defensive end Cullen Jenkins in free agency this offseason, so their current group of defensive ends consists of Ryan Pickett, Howard Green, C.J. Wilson, Mike Neal and Jarius Wynn.
When asked if the Packers want Jolly back, McCarthy said, “We don’t have a handle on where Johnny’s at (with re-instatement). (But) I had a very positive experience with Johnny (
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Post by packrat on Feb 28, 2011 19:22:38 GMT -6
by theheadcheese.com 02-18-2011 Comments (2)
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A wise person once said, 'Timing is everything.' It applies to all walks of life and for this year's crop of free agents it takes on extra meaning. With a very unpredictable labor situation hanging over their heads, this year's free agents will most likely be caught in no-man's land--forced to wait until a new labor agreement is reached. If it takes as long as some predict, there might be a mad rush sometime in August or September. A tough position for these guys to face.
The Packers' free agents who hope to stay face an additional hurdle: with 15 players on IR, the team turned to a bunch of players, many of whom earned roster spots, if not starting jobs (Walden, Zombo, Bishop, Bulaga, Peprah, Shields). The team has an inordinate number of players that are either under contract, or showed they belong.
Ted Thompson will have to weigh what the free agents might be worth on the open market, vs. their value to the team. Here's how I would rank the free agents I'd like to see back and my prediction on whether they'll wear Green & Gold in 2011.
1. Mason Crosby: OK, I'm not in love with the guy. But when you see good teams like the Steelers, Jets, Saints and Patriots, among others, either lose kickers to injury or decide to make changes in season, you see that it can cost you everything. Crosby can be maddening, but he's an above average kicker who can handle the climate and has a big leg. Pack may have to overpay a bit, but a Super Bowl champion that is in close games week after week does not need this position to be one in flux. Prediction: Back with Pack
2. Cullen Jenkins: A classic 4-3 end who made the conversion and was the Pack's second best pass rusher this season, despite a scheme that makes it tough for ends to stand out and the annual injury that cost him 3-4 games. The latter is what the Packer braintrust will have to consider, when another team comes calling with a mega-contract. And you can bet someone will. At 30, Jenkins has 4-5 years left and when he's healthy he's a difference-maker. The positive early returns on Michael Neal indicate that he could compete for a starting job. The work of youngsters like Wilson and Wynn showed that these guys have futures. The wildcard is Johnny Jolly, who if re-instated and is brought back by the Packers will add another talented, hungry player to the mix. Prediction: Sent Packin'
3. John Kuhn: Becoming a fan favorite does not guarantee you a spot, but this guy got more valuable as the season went on and proved to be a tough runner in short yardage and a good blocker as well. The success of the three-fullback package, along with his key third down conversions in big moments, has earned him a contract. Prediction: Back with Pack.
4. Darren Colledge: You sit down to a nice dinner. A steak, baked potatoes, grilled asparagus and a salad. Now think of that meal as your offensive line. Colledge is the salad. Never misses a start, but does nothing spectacularly. He probably had his best year with the Pack, and when he got a little nicked up, Jason Spitz came in and was a disaster in Detroit, nearly getting Rodgers killed. In Lang, McDonald and Newhouse the Packers have a few young guys who could get a shot at the spot. They could also find a top, young guard at the bottom of the draft. Colledge's durability and Super Bowl resume gets him noticed and signed for more than he deserves. Prediction: Sent Packin'
5. Charlie Peprah: This guy was a godsend as safeties started dropping like flies: Burnett, Smith, Bigby. Peprah stepped into a tough spot and held his own. Did he miss some plays? Sure, but when you have three Pro Bowlers in the secondary there's bound to be a weak link somewhere. He was solid and is an ideal third safety, which is where the Packers want him, behind Collins and Burnett. Prediction: Back with Pack
6. James Jones: The wildcard among all the free agents. Fantastic in the Falcons playoff game, but lousy in the Eagles game and Super Bowl. A feast or famine guy who looks like he should be great, but has lapses in concentration, causing drops at the worst possible times. The Packers love their four and five man receiver sets, and with Driver slowing down they could use Jones back. But the guess here is that an offer comes along that the Packers refuse to match or beat and Jones moves on. Look for the Pack to add a cheaper, veteran receiver via free agency if Jones leaves. Prediction: Sent Packin'
7. Brandon Jackson, Atari Bigby, Jason Spitz, Matt Wilhelm, Korey Hall, Anthony Smith: It wouldn't shock me if none of these guys is back. Of all of them, I give Hall the best shot. He missed some games this year, but is a very good special teams player and is useful in the three fullback package. He should be cheap. The others are all inter-changeable parts. Jackson proved he is not an every down running back, and with Grant and Starks the Pack can draft or find a third down guy. Spitz, Bigby and Smith will all move on and Wilhelm should be dumped if for no other reason than the penalty on the kickoff in the final minute in Atlanta. Prediction: Hall-Back with Pack. All the others: Sent Packin'
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Post by packrat on Apr 13, 2011 18:06:19 GMT -6
Jarred Fayson #11 WR 2010 STATS RECEPTIONS YARDS TOUCHDOWNS 38 355 1 CAREER STATS RECEPTIONS YDS TOUCHDOWNS 67 730 5 Birth Date October 13, 1987 Hometown TAMPA, FL Height 6-1 Weight 215 lbs. Age 23 Class Senior Profile Stats Splits Game Log
Stats Overview Receiving Rushing Fumbles YEAR REC YDS AVG LNG TD ATT YDS AVG LNG TD FUM LST 2006 1 9 9.0 9 0 14 126 9.0 27 1 0 0 2007 12 148 12.3 30 3 19 89 4.7 28 0 0 0 2009 16 218 13.6 55 1 1 1 1.0 1 0 0 0 2010 38 355 9.3 29 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 2010 Regular Season Game Log Receiving Rushing Fumbles DATE OPP RESULT REC YDS AVG LNG TD ATT YDS AVG LNG TD FUM LST 9/4 @missouri L 23-13 4 20 5.0 7 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 9/11 Southern Illinois W 35-3 2 16 8.0 11 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 9/18 Northern Illinois W 28-22 2 10 5.0 7 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 10/2 Ohio State L 24-13 8 83 10.4 29 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 10/9 @penn State W 33-13 4 32 8.0 12 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 10/16 @michigan State L 26-6 5 45 9.0 12 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 10/23 Indiana W 43-13 3 33 11.0 17 1 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 10/30 Purdue W 44-10 Did Not Play or did not accumulate any stats. 11/6 @michigan L 67-65 5 79 15.8 25 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 11/13 Minnesota L 38-34 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 11/20 @northwestern W 48-27 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 12/3 @fresno State L 25-23 1 6 6.0 6 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 2010 Postseason Game Log Receiving Rushing Fumbles BOWL OPP RESULT REC YDS AVG LNG TD ATT YDS AVG LNG TD FUM LST TEXAS BOWL @baylor W 38-14 4 31 7.8 12 0 0 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 Charts
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Post by packrat on Apr 13, 2011 18:09:31 GMT -6
The Packers could be looking at Brooks Reed for their first round selection in this April's NFL Draft.
Reed is a versatile player that has one of those non-stop motors that coaches love to see in a player.
At about 265 pounds, Reed is a productive player who can play both outside linebacker and a rush defensive end, depending on the scheme. He has above-average quickness and a unique ability to get to the opposing quarterback.
Reed had the fastest 10-yard split time (1.54) of any defensive lineman at this year's combine. But, the issue with this guy is that he is slightly undersized and is much better at rushing the passer then he is at holding up against the run.
ESPN.com's Todd McShay and Mel Kiper Jr. both had Reed going to the Packers in their previous NFL Mock Draft. In the latest mock draft, McShay has Reed going earlier, to the Falcons at pick No. 27, while Kiper has him falling to the second round at pick No. 38 to Arizona.
"Reed's ideal fit is at 3-4 outside linebacker he has good size (6-foot-3, 263 pounds) and is a similar player to the Eagles' Brandon Graham," McShay says of the former U of A star. "Reed is an experienced player coming off a productive senior season."
Unless he puts on some significant weight, which he very well could, Reed will likely play outside linebacker to start his NFL career.
This could be a nice fit for Green Bay here with the final pick of the first round. The former Arizona standout could lineup opposite of Clay Matthews, and with the way he looks and his relentless work ethic, Reed could be a similar player to the All-Pro linebacker
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Post by packrat on Apr 13, 2011 18:12:39 GMT -6
What they have
Tackles: Chad Clifton, Bryan Bulaga, Mark Tauscher, Chris Campbell
Guards: Daryn Colledge*, Josh Sitton, Adrian Battles
Centers: Scott Wells
Guards/Tackles: T.J. Lang, Marshall Newhouse
Guard/centers: Jason Spitz*, Nick McDonald, Evan Dietrich-Smith
* Could be an unrestricted free agent depending on a new CBA
Position analysis
The Packers believe Chad Clifton will hold up for another year. In fact, coach Mike McCarthy said at last month’s NFL annual meetings that Clifton played “the best six-game stretch I think I’ve ever seen him play, even in the run blocking, which sometimes hasn’t been his strength.” He was talking about the final two regular-season games plus the playoffs/Super Bowl. When asked if that meant Bryan Bulaga, who started the last 12 regular-season games and all of the postseason as a rookie, would remain at right tackle, McCarthy said: “Definitely. I’m counting on Chad (at left tackle).” That would also seem to indicate that the Packers aren’t going to move Bulaga to left guard, assuming Daryn Colledge becomes an unrestricted free agent under the terms of the new CBA and moves on. Spitz, who has been injury prone, probably would do the same.
That leaves left guard as the only open starting spot. T.J. Lang could get a shot there, although there are some in the organization who believe he’s a better tackle prospect than a guard. Nick McDonald, the undrafted free agent, didn’t play a down all last season, so it would be a huge leap to the starting lineup, but they like his tenacity and his upside. Marshall Newhouse might be more of a tackle than a guard and would need to take a huge leap to be a starter. Both McDonald and Newhouse badly needed time in the offseason program, which they’re not getting because of the lockout.
Wells and Sitton graded out as the top-two Packers’ linemen last season and, barring injuries, will be back at center and right guard, respectively.
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Post by wizard61 on Apr 15, 2011 15:38:51 GMT -6
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