Green Bay Packers Discussion - Page 592

J-Mike88 · 08-05-2010, 06:06 PM

Packers Sign WR Chery

The Green Bay Packers have signed wide receiver Jason Chery. The signing was announced Thursday by Executive Vice President, General Manager and Director of Football Operations Ted Thompson.

A first-year player out of Louisiana-Lafayette, Chery (pronounced CHERRY) originally entered the NFL as a non-drafted free agent with the Carolina Panthers in May 2009. He spent time on the practice squads of both Carolina and Pittsburgh last season.

A 5-foot-10, 185-pound player, Chery will wear No. 13.

J-Mike88 · 08-05-2010, 08:15 PM

live, going on now:

PackersLive: Shawn Gore absolutely ran by Pat Lee like he was standing still in one-on-ones. Sam Shields had a nice period. [via Twitter]

PeteDougherty: Chillar has 3 possible sacks in 6 plays from OLB during blitz drill. Beat Giacomino and Sitton on lasr two [via Twitter]

RobDemovsky: Don't see LB Frank Zombo on the field. His left ankle was heavily taped this morning. [via Twitter]

kareemcopeland: Rough couple reps for rookie ol marshall newhouse. Pickett and wynn both got the best of him during a close quarters ol-dl drill.

PeteDougherty: #Packers TJ Lang looking sharp after tough first day. Handled Matthews on 1-on-1 rep at RT, held up well enough on Pickett bull rush at RG

MikeVandermause: Flynn underthrown pass to Nelson in 7 on 7 picked off by Anthony Levine. [via Twitter]

PackersLive: Wow, great pick of Flynn by Levine. Jumped in front of the wr [via Twitter]

PackersLive: Mike Neal & Clay Matthews just worked Lang and Giacomini in 2 on 2s [via Twitter]

PackersLive: Matthews put one hell of an inside spin move to get the best of Tauscher in one on ones. [via Twitter]

princefielder28 · 08-05-2010, 09:12 PM

anyone planning on going to any games this year???? even family night this weekend???

jackalope · 08-05-2010, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by princefielder28

anyone planning on going to any games this year???? even family night this weekend???

I actually might be headed up to family night with a few guys.

J-Mike88 · 08-05-2010, 10:11 PM

For anyone who likes the alternate jersey we will weaer this year, Here ya go:
http://www.ioffer.com/i/green-bay-pa...tyle-160643513

umphrey · 08-06-2010, 08:36 AM

I'm pretty excited to hear Sam Shields is still impressing even in pads. I was thinking he was practice squad material but maybe we keep him and put Harris on the PUP.

Justin Harrell, Will Blackmon, Atari Bigby are all missing time. Bigby is the only one with a supposed serious injury. These are the usual suspects though. I don't see much Packer football in any of their futures, although they will probably all be on the opening day roster.

princefielder28 · 08-06-2010, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by J-Mike88

For anyone who likes the alternate jersey we will weaer this year, Here ya go:
http://www.ioffer.com/i/green-bay-pa...tyle-160643513

the powerball jerseys are so ugly

J-Mike88 · 08-06-2010, 05:44 PM

Carson Palmer or Aaron Rodgers?

http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/arti...obref=obinsite

GB12 · 08-06-2010, 05:49 PM

That list is complete garbage

EDIT: Also Donald Driver signed an extension through 2012

princefielder28 · 08-06-2010, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by GB12

That list is complete garbage

EDIT: Also Donald Driver signed an extension through 2012

That's being kinda generous

any idea on the figures of the deal???

GB12 · 08-06-2010, 06:03 PM

I can't find any yet.

I have no problem with it. I think he still has two productive years left in him. And then even in his final year he should be worth a roster spot if he's willing to move down the depth chart. Knowing Driver I would think he'd be ok with that if he loses a step.

TitleTown088 · 08-06-2010, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by GB12

I can't find any yet.

I have no problem with it. I think he still has two productive years left in him. And then even in his final year he should be worth a roster spot if he's willing to move down the depth chart. Knowing Driver I would think he'd be ok with that if he loses a step.

http://blog.packers.com/2010/08/06/d...-new-contract/

No figures, but it is confirmed.

J-Mike88 · 08-06-2010, 06:39 PM

http://packersinsider.com/2010/08/do...ear-extension/

Hopefully by then, Jordy or Jones will have emerged and taken over the #2 starting WR spot by the end of that extension.

I love the Donald.

J-Mike88 · 08-06-2010, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by GB12

That list is complete garbage

I know, WTF has Carson Palmer done to earn that spot aside from being the #1 overall pick out of USC in, what 2003?

OK OK, I remember his Bengals beat us last year in Green Bay, but still ......

J-Mike88 · 08-06-2010, 08:16 PM

Special team issues continue: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/pos...er-in-rare-air

And here's a nice article/interview with Aaron Rodgers from Fox Sports.
http://tinyurl.com/396me4g

OK, one more addition here for you guys. Bedard's lastest video breakdown from last night. http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/100168999.html

WR Charles Dillon and Chastin West look good.
CB Pat Lee looks bad.
CB Sam Shields speed helps.

J-Mike88 · 08-08-2010, 07:58 AM

Tim Knicky getting a looksie from Rex Ryan and the exciting Jets:
http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/...on-Sunday.html

TitleTown088 · 08-08-2010, 01:02 PM

Man I hope Clay's hammy is ok. MM said he tweaked it. Don't want another one to linger like last season.

J-Mike88 · 08-08-2010, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by TitleTown088

Man I hope Clay's hammy is ok. MM said he tweaked it. Don't want another one to linger like last season.

Many of you/us wanted an OLB taken in the draft (Graham, Hughes, Kindle, or later), or signed in free agency.
Ted stood pat, which might be the right move in the end.

But I wonder if seeing Brad Jones didnged early in camp, and now Matthews before preseason game #1 might get him to go out and bring in a veteran OLB.

They've already done what some of you suggested last year (trying Chillar at OLB). I wonder if Matthews hammy issue will get Teddy to make a move there. Might not, but will be interesting to see.

I'd like to trade one of our FBs for an OLB. Quinn Johnson doesn't seem to be getting better, and his hands are big bricks.

TitleTown088 · 08-08-2010, 03:19 PM

I don't think anyone is going to trade a OLB that is better than anyone on the current roster for a FB. I don't think anyone would trade for a FB, period.

PackerLegend · 08-08-2010, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by GB12

I can't find any yet.

I have no problem with it. I think he still has two productive years left in him. And then even in his final year he should be worth a roster spot if he's willing to move down the depth chart. Knowing Driver I would think he'd be ok with that if he loses a step.

He has said he wants to play until atleast 40. He would be 38 at the end of that deal. Driver has still been pretty dang good even though hes getting older. One of the highest character guys we have how can you not love the guy. Plus he didnt play a whole lot right off the bat so maybe he can last awhile longer.

J-Mike88 · 08-08-2010, 06:51 PM

Didn't the Packers draft Chris Johnson about 4 years ago?
What happened to him? Was he a practice squad loss, or just cut and let go?

I mean the speedster CB..... the one who's now entrenched next to Nmadi as a starter for the Raiders. I watched some of him last year and saw him give up a big play, but he also made some plays. That was a diamond in the rough gem sleeper pick by Thompson, but how'd he get away?

J-Mike88 · 08-08-2010, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by PackerLegend

He has said he wants to play until atleast 40. He would be 38 at the end of that deal. Driver has still been pretty dang good even though hes getting older. One of the highest character guys we have how can you not love the guy. Plus he didnt play a whole lot right off the bat so maybe he can last awhile longer.

That's funny.... I clearly remember the 1999 training camp and preseason. Driver was this little speedster hustle guy out of Alcorn State, last round pick #213, and was trying so hard to make a name for himself.
I was back in WI for a few weeks and he stood out. My uncles were joking about him but they loved him.
I've actually never been prouder of a player than I am Donald, and if we were to win the Super Bowl, I'd be happiest for Donald than anyone, even Arod, barely.

TitleTown088 · 08-08-2010, 10:08 PM

Anyone know how to watch this first preseason game if you don't live in the viewing area? Will they steam it like family night?

J-Mike88 · 08-08-2010, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by TitleTown088

Anyone know how to watch this first preseason game if you don't live in the viewing area? Will they steam it like family night?

I don't think they will, legally.
We'll have to rely on justintv or something like that.

cvv84 · 08-09-2010, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by J-Mike88

Didn't the Packers draft Chris Johnson about 4 years ago?
What happened to him? Was he a practice squad loss, or just cut and let go?

I mean the speedster CB..... the one who's now entrenched next to Nmadi as a starter for the Raiders. I watched some of him last year and saw him give up a big play, but he also made some plays. That was a diamond in the rough gem sleeper pick by Thompson, but how'd he get away?

He was very injury prone and ended up on IR year after year. Finally we just cut bait with him after growing tired of glass legs.