Packers release Sam Shields

beast
Select Member Topic Starter

8 years ago

As we expected. Shields is released as well.

As the Packers begin to reload for 2017, they're moving on from a guy who did little to assist the effort in 2016. A league source confirms that the Packers have released veteran cornerback Sam Shields. Undrafted in 2010, Shields became a contributor defensively as a rookie, helping the team to a Super Bowl win....

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uffda udfa
Veteran Member

8 years ago

Sad. He was the only real successful original Packers UDFA. Without him we don't get to the SB in 2010.

Going to miss his crazy speed. Won't be easy to replace as evidenced by last season.

Peppers is the next guy to not be brought back.

With all this cap savings it's time to finally make some hey in FA.

Won't miss James. Won't miss Julius but saddened to see another good Packers DB have their career cut short. Joins Tim Lewis, LeRoy Butler, Nick Collins and Craig Newsome.

Hope he retires and doesn't suffer from CTE.

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FLORIDA PACKER88
Member

8 years ago

Originally Posted by: uffda udfa

Very Sad indeed. Hate to see a great player go down like this, but also agree with it. I hope he doesn't play again for his own health and future.

PackFanWithTwins
Veteran Member

8 years ago

Was really a no brainer move. One protecting his health from himself and also he would be facing a certain suspension. another 9 million saved against the cap to be used on others.

Spend wisely

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musccy
Veteran Member

8 years ago

Sad.

Going to miss his crazy speed. Won't be easy to replace as evidenced by last season.

Originally Posted by: uffda udfa

Agreed. I said in another thread that I "hope" SS was released. Obviously miss the talent, but for the cap savings and the sake of his health I'm glad to see this happen.

shield4life
Veteran Member

8 years ago

9 million in savings is a better move for the Packers then risking Sam Shields being on IR next season. His getting older, injuries will happen more often and a concussion isn't something that can go away quickly as we noticed this season.

I rather invest the $$$ in someone that can be decent but always be in the lineup!

Glad To Be A Packers Fan.

mi_keys
Senior Member

8 years ago

Sad to see his career cut short. Thanks for being a key part of the 2010 Super Bowl run, for that huge pick against Dallas in 2013 to beat them at their place for the first time since the 60s, and for all your years of service.

Hope his headaches go away and he can some semblance of health. Sadly, this needed to happen.

Born and bred a cheesehead

mi_keys
Senior Member

8 years ago

Originally Posted by: uffda udfa

I still get angry thinking about Newsome's career ending early. Was that Tyrone Williams that collided with Newsome in Minnesota breaking up an interception and causing the injury?

Born and bred a cheesehead

rabidgopher04
Member

8 years ago

I still get angry thinking about Newsome's career ending early. Was that Tyrone Williams that collided with Newsome in Minnesota breaking up an interception and causing the injury?

Originally Posted by: mi_keys

The Packers had a really good secondary with Craig Newsome, Doug Evans, LeRoy Butler, and Eugene Robinson. I miss that team.

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uffda udfa
Veteran Member

8 years ago

#10

I still get angry thinking about Newsome's career ending early. Was that Tyrone Williams that collided with Newsome in Minnesota breaking up an interception and causing the injury?

Originally Posted by: mi_keys

Here's a piece on Newsome I read this AM. Poor guy really went through it. Had multiple injuries. Not many like him anymore.

http://archive.jsonline.com/sports/packers/expacker-craig-newsome-fights-pain-addiction-qc63elg-162542106.html

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