I heard that the Packers have requested everything on Boise ST. corner back Kyle Wilson, USC safety Taylor Mays, Clemson tailback C.J. Spiller, Marylands Bruce Campbell, Cals Jahvid Best, Dexter McCluster of Ole Miss and Rodger Staffold of Indiana.

I have heard that the Packers have talked to Oakland multiple times about Nnamdi Asomugha, Darren McFadden and Thomas Howard. There is no word on the price tag, but we can only assume that for Asomugha it is going to be steep. This may be Ted Thompson doing his due diligence, but the two teams also spoke last year when Oakland was willing to listen to offers.

O.T.S. Weekend F.A. Edition & Announcement

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With free agency started and the Packers re-signing Chad Clifton, I figured Id do a quick O.T.S. Weekend Edition.

First, let me make an announcement. I finally built it (even though I have no clue what I am doing). Joes Locker Room is proud to announce that I have the web-site up. Joes Locker Room.com up and running and it will be the official home of Ran-DUMB-Thoughts, the O.T.S. and many other features I am unable to do here. I will continue to post things here until after the NFL draft, then it will be 110% over on the website.

We have also secured Joe Pacheco from the blog Joes Clubhouse to come aboard as a moderator and contribute his insightful and intelligent thoughts on the world of sports. Joe is an avid sports fan and brings a lot to the table.

So feel free to click on the Joes Locker Room name and come on over. In the Locker Room we have fan forums to discuss anything in the world of sports (and yes there is a specific thread just for the Packers and O.T.S.). We also will be adding the much talked about Pod-Cast and possibly Video-Cast in the very near future as well.

Thank you all for the support and I hope to see you on the website.

Now to the O.T.S. (3-6-10)


RUMOR:

n.

A piece of unverified information of uncertain origin usually spread by word of mouth.
Unverified information received from another; hearsay.


Word is spreading that the Packers have an interest in Ravens defensive end Dwan Edwards. He fits Ted Thompsons type of player, underrated, hard working and tenacious. He would also come at a reasonable price.

Other than the Edwards rumor, all is quite inside 1265. Although I did hear the Packers may be a mystery team when it comes to Ryan Clark. But, I also heard his asking price is more than what Thompson wants to pay.

With Chad Clifton re-singed and Mark Taucsher very likely to also be re-signed, I hear the Packers will work on taking care of Nick Collins.

I heard a rumor that Clifton never wanted to leave Green Bay and that even when the Redskins made him an offer, he told his agent that his heart is in Green Bay and he doesnt want to play any where else. The deal Clifton signed may be 3 years in length, but I also heard it is more like a 1 year deal (unless he stays healthy).

When Donovan Warren ran a slow 40 time at the combine last week, many thought his stock may slip or the Packers would be turned off, but the latter isnt the case. The Packers really are more intrigued with his 3 cone drill technique and view Warren as a safety and not a corner back.

I also heard the Packers requested everything on Perrish Cox, Tommy Hughes and Jason Fox.

Two offensive tackles that the Packers are looking hard at are Ciron Black (LSU) and Rodger Saffold (Indiana). Some think that the Packers would use Saffold as a left guard and Black as a right tackle, moving T.J. Lang to the left side in a year or two.

I heard from a source that he thinks 11-13 corner backs will be taken in the first three rounds of the draft.

I also heard the Packers spoke to Ricky Sapp, Jason Fox, Major Wright, Colin Peek, Kevin Thomas, Chad Jones, Jamar Chaney and Kam Chancellor at the combine.

Sunday, March 14th 2010 On The Sidelines

Here are some rumors that I have heard about.

RUMOR
n.

A piece of unverified information of uncertain origin usually spread by word of mouth.
Unverified information received from another; hearsay.

I close friend asked me check on a rumor that had the Packers and Browns making a deal. I got two separate rumors involving the two teams so here they are.

Rumor #1 had the Packers trading A.J. Hawk, their first round pick (#23), 3 round pick, a 2011 pick (round 2) and another player to the Browns for their 1st round pick (#7) overall should Eric Berry be available. I am not sure how that balances out on the "trade chart" but the rumor was floated out there.

Rumor #2 is the Browns wanting to deal back into round 1 for Colt McCoy. Apparently Mike Holmgren really like him and thinks he could be a very good NFL signal caller if he is brought along slowly (like Aaron Rodgers was). With the recent signing of Jake Delhomme this scenario becomes very possible. The Packers feel (so I have hard) that they can get a starting quality left tackle in rounds 2 through 4. I have heard the deal between the two teams (should it happen) would look something like this:

Green Bay would send Brady Poppinga OLB and pick 23 to the Browns for pick 38 and pick 71 and as a part of the trade the Packers will take Matt Roth OLB , who is a RFA tendered by Browns. The Packers would sign Matt Roth and it not cost the Packers a draft selection.

The Packers lose out on getting a "primary" OT prospect in round 1, but do come away with an extra selection (pick 71) and Matt Roth OLB who is more of a 3-4 OLB than Poppinga. It would also give the Packers time to develop Brad Jones whom they (and other NFL scouts) feel could be the steal of the 2009 draft.

A picture of former USC safety Taylor Mays was posted on twitter wearing a Green Bay Packers beanie. Could there be a connection? Maybe, but if you look at the jersey in the background (in the mirror) you will see it is at his best friend's (and current Packers OLB) house, Clay Matthews III. But I wouldn't be surprised one bit if Mays is the Packers top choice in the 2010 draft. I have heard (for quite some time) that the Packers scouts and coaches really like Mays and think they can utilize his strengths in their defense. They see a hard working, football junkie that is very coachable that has the desire to be the best football player he can be. Mays also has commented that he would love to be a Packers because of the Packers tradition and outstanding Packers fans.



As far as free agent news, there is none coming out of 1265. I hear the Packers focus has been to lock-up their own guys and if a player that fits what they are looking for is available, then take a look at them.

The Packers re-signed Mark Tauscher to a 2 year deal Saturday night or Sunday morning (thanks to Jason Wilde of ESPN Milwaukee for breaking the story).

Another player to watch in the mid-to-late rounds is Ole Miss quarterback Jevan Snead. He has all the tools you would want your QB to have, but had a poor year. That mixed in with high expectations and a surprise entry into the draft equals slipping in the draft. I hear that Mike McCarthy and Tom Clements really think he can be a good QB down the road.

The player I keep hearing linked to the Packers (like Tim Tebow to the Patriots) is Dexter McCluster. I hear the more the coaches watch his tape, the more they fall in love with him. You take that with his attitude, abilities and infectious personality, you have a player a team will take a chance on (despite his small stature).

I also hear that they really like Indiana University (PA) corner back Akwasi Owusu-Ansah. He ran (again) at the Ohio St. pro day and ran a 4.30 and a 4.34 (it is to note that Ohio St.'s track is known as a fast track). He has all the tool the look for in a a corner and has moved up from a 5th round prospect to a player that could be taken in the 4th or even late in the 3rd.

St. Louis Rams have notified a few teams their interest to cut ties with Adam Carriker (former round 1 pick). The Redskins and the Packers as showing some interest. At 6-6 302 he could move outside in the 3-4 and play DE. Why the whispered interest from Green Bay? I heard that the Rams are asking for a 4th round selection for him (remember he is only 26 years old).

A major rumor has started that has Michigan CB/S Donovan Warren having to have ankle surgery. Something was wrong at his pro day when he managed a 4.55 forty. He did not look right according to scouts. He has previous times of 4.42 but his 3 cone drill times were off as well.

Some whispers are starting to surface that the Packers want to add a WR to take over for Donald Driver as soon as 2011. I heard that they know Driver can't play forever and they will need to find a replacement for him to start opposite of Greg Jennings. I heard they feel James Jones and Jordy Nelson are nice complimentary players, but want to add a faster player opposite of Jennings.

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Some whispers are starting to surface that the Packers want to add a WR to take over for Donald Driver as soon as 2011. I heard that they know Driver can't play forever and they will need to find a replacement for him to start opposite of Greg Jennings. I heard they feel James Jones and Jordy Nelson are nice complimentary players, but want to add a faster player opposite of Jennings.

I am happy to hear this:

Player Comparison: Derrick Mason. I don't expect Roberts to be a superstar, but like Mason, I expect him to be very productive and consistent in the NFL. I also see a lot of Greg Jennings in Roberts, but I'll be conservative with this comparison.