Packers work out QBs, WRs
The Packers worked out a pair of quarterbacks and three receivers on Tuesday, according to an NFL source.

The quarterbacks were: Chris Pizzotti of Harvard and Mike Reilly of Central Washington.

Pizzotti was originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the New York Jets in May. He was waived on Aug. 15, re-signed on Aug. 21 and waived again on Aug. 30.

Reilly was released at the end of training camp by the Pittsburgh Steelers, who signed him as an undrafted free agent. He began his college career at Washington State before transferring to the Division II school. He was the only Division II QB to be invited to the combine.

The receivers were: Taurus Johnson (South Florida), Derek Kinder (Pitt) and Nate Swift (Nebraska). Johnson was in camp with the Kansas City, Kinder with Chicago and Swift with Denver.

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Positives: Good height and build for the position. Adequate deep speed. Adequate feet to gain separation. Secure hands for the reception. Generally catches the ball with his hands, but is a cognitive player who knows when he's going to absorb a big hit and will body-catch to protect the ball. Good balance and body control to make the tough reception. A tendency to make the big reception in critical situations. Good agility to make defenders miss in space. Has experience as a returner (20.1-yard kick return average from 2006-2008).

Negatives: Lacks the straight-line speed to challenge deep and with only adequate burst out of his breaks; will struggle to generate separation against NFL caliber cornerbacks. Exposed in this area a bit during practices at the East-West Shrine Game. Slowed with an ankle injury the last half of 2007.

I wouldn't mind bringing in Mark Jones, he was the PR/KR for the Titans that carved up our S/T during the the preseason. He is a solid KR we could use while Blackmon is hurt. Also, I think Blackmon is now the dime corner on defense. With as much as we run the nickel, might be a good idea to let Blackmon get to full strength!

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