nerdmann
13 years ago
http://www.totalpackers.com/2011/05/10/veteran-packers-who-should-be-worried/ 

The NFL Draft changes the face of every teams roster and the Green Bay Packers are no exception, even though theyre the reigning Super Bowl champs.

Several veterans will go into training camp to fight for a roster spot, while others will simply be let go during free agency. Heres a look at which players from the 2010 Packers roster are most affected by the latest Packers draft class.

James Jones and Brett Swain
Although they havent stated it publicly, the Packers may already have decided not to re-sign Jones if hes an unrestricted free agent. If Jones is a restricted free agent, which seems more likely, the team almost certainly would not match a big-money offer. Should the Packers re-sign Jones at a reasonable salary, then Swain suddenly looks like the odd man out. The Packers need room for second-round pick Randall Cobb and the team hasnt kept more than five receivers on the roster since 2007. With Greg Jennings, Donald Driver, Jordy Nelson and Cobb occupying roster spots, that leaves one spot for Jones or Swain. Free agency might answer the question for us and it might not. If theres a ray of hope for another receiver, its this. The last time the Packers kept six receivers, one of them was Koren Robinson, who was the teams primary kick returner. Cobb is expected to fill that role this season.

Brandon Jackson, Dmitri Nance, John Kuhn and Korey Hall
Somethings got to give at running back. The Packers added third-round pick Alex Green to the tandem of Ryan Grant and James Starks. That could spell the end of the line for Brandon Jackson, who like Jones, has four NFL years under his belt and will be a free agent of some sort when the collective bargaining agreement gets figured out. The little-used Nance, who the Packers picked up off Atlantas practice squad last season, faces an uphill climb to make the roster regardless of what happens with Jackson. That brings us to two heads of the three-headed fullback monster. Kuhn will likely be an unrestricted free agent and while he expects to be back with the Packers, theres no guarantee that will happen, especially with Greens addition. Hall, whos also a free agent with four years of service, was primarily a special teams player last season. Whether thats good enough to keep him on the roster instead of a fourth running back, if the Packers re-sign him, remains to be seen. H-back Ryan Taylor, who the Packers drafted in the seventh round, seems more likely to end up on the practice squad than the active roster, but his presence illustrates just how crowded the Packers backfield is.

Brandon Underwood and Pat Lee
The addition of Davon House in the fourth round will likely spell the end for one of these defensive backs. Lee simply hasnt lived up to expectations as a former second-round pick. Underwood, meanwhile, fell off the map after starting training camp strong, last year. He was eventually moved to safety. The Packers top three corners are set with Charles Woodson, Tramon Williams and Sam Shields. Jarrett Bush played well last season as a dime back. Unless Bush regresses, Lee will have a hard time making the roster. And if Underwood doesnt show something as a safety, hes probably on his way out, too.

Tom Crabtree, Spencer Havner and Andrew Quarless
The Packers have one lock at tight end Jermichael Finley. After that, what happens is anyones guess. The team drafted Arkansas tight end D.J. Williams, the 2010 Mackey winner, in the fifth round. While the Packers have shown a willingness to keep three tight ends on the roster in the past, two among this trio Crabtree, Havner and Quarless will still find themselves looking for a job after training camp. Havner, who was cut during training camp last year, seems as good as gone. That leaves Quarless and Crabtree battling for one spot.

Its already shaping up as an interesting training camp. Lets hope there is one.

"TP" wrote:




No way they ditch Quarless. I think they keep Crabtree too, as a FB/H-Back. Him and Kuhn will be the "fullbacks."
“Winning is not a sometime thing, it is an all the time thing. You don't do things right once in a while…you do them right all the time.”
13 years ago
I can't picture them getting rid of Kuhn.

I agree with Twinkiegorilla.

bozz_2006 wrote:


zombieslayer
13 years ago
After keeping Swain despite the injury problems, they must think that Swain has something long-term to offer. It's kind of like that one year they cut every single WR except for Donald Driver. Driver turned out to be a big winner.

I think Nance is gone.
My man Donald Driver
UserPostedImage
(thanks to Pack93z for the pic)
2010 will be seen as the beginning of the new Packers dynasty. 🇹🇹 🇲🇲 🇦🇷
porky88
13 years ago
James Jones is an interesting one. If the league operates with 2010 free agency rules, Jones will be back. You cannot let him just walk. Maybe the Packers trade him somewhere, but they will not outright cut him.

I don't think he gets a big money offer from someone. I'm not sure what tender the Packers gave him, but most likely, someone would have to give up a third round pick. Considering that teams are going to be more conservative because of the lack of OTAs and minicamps, Jones very well could be back.
13 years ago
I love Ted Thompson's style. The draft is about all roster spots not just starters. Competition keeps a lot of players hungry and motivated.

They did not mention the O-line.

Clifton can be dumped if he gets injured before the start of the season.
Tauscher has a high salary to play up to or he is gone.
Bulaga is looking over his shoulder at Sherrod
Sherrod has to prove himself

Lang and others want to get to Tackle where the bigger money is. They know that only 8 or 9 O-linemen make the team. With the 4 tackles above plus Sitton and Wells at least 6 spots are already taken. They are fighting for 2 spots.

In that environment can Colledge or Spitz make outragious contract demands? NO!! Competition keeps labor costs down.

As a Green Bay Packer, your job is always a competition, unless you are Aaron Rodgers.
blank
Nonstopdrivel
13 years ago
I really like Matt's reasoning in his above post. He almost has me convinced that James Jones will be donning a Packers jersey this year.
UserPostedImage
Dexter_Sinister
13 years ago
They won't cut Jones. They tendered him. If someone signs him, we get a draft pick in compensation. If not, we keep him and let Swain and Cobb fight over the last WR spot.
I want to go out like my Grandpa did. Peacefully in his sleep.
Not screaming in terror like his passengers.
doddpower
13 years ago

They won't cut Jones. They tendered him. If someone signs him, we get a draft pick in compensation. If not, we keep him and let Swain and Cobb fight over the last WR spot.

"Dexter_Sinister" wrote:



So we're only going to keep 4 WR's if Jones leaves?
Tezzy
13 years ago

They won't cut Jones. They tendered him. If someone signs him, we get a draft pick in compensation. If not, we keep him and let Swain and Cobb fight over the last WR spot.

"doddpower" wrote:



So we're only going to keep 4 WR's if Jones leaves?

"Dexter_Sinister" wrote:



If Jones is gone then Swain and Cobb wouldn't need to compete, they'd both be in.
On top of every beard grows a man.
"The Bears are shell-shocked... and it's breaking my heart."
Dulak
13 years ago

They won't cut Jones. They tendered him. If someone signs him, we get a draft pick in compensation. If not, we keep him and let Swain and Cobb fight over the last WR spot.

"Tezzy" wrote:



So we're only going to keep 4 WR's if Jones leaves?

"doddpower" wrote:



If Jones is gone then Swain and Cobb wouldn't need to compete, they'd both be in.

"Dexter_Sinister" wrote:



cough - get swain out and keep jones ...
Fan Shout
Mucky Tundra (8h) : Will there be a tracker on the ball or something?
Zero2Cool (12h) : uh oh
Martha Careful (12h) : Too bad camera's can't spot the ball as well.
Mucky Tundra (14h) : So will the chain gang be gone completely or will they still be around as a backup or whatever?
Zero2Cool (14h) : The method for measuring first downs in the NFL will switch from chain gangs to camera-based technology in 2025, the league announced.
Martha Careful (17h) : A big step in the right direction. Just put in the college system is very very good.
Zero2Cool (20h) : NFL has passed a rule that allows both teams to possess the ball in OT during the regular season
Zero2Cool (20h) : Touchbacks on kickoffs will now bring the ball to the 35-yard line.
beast (31-Mar) : It might of gotten more popular recently, but braiding hair (even men) in certain cultures goes back for centuries.
Martha Careful (30-Mar) : Is men braiding their hair a new style thing? Watching the NCAA men's tournament many players have done
Zero2Cool (29-Mar) : Ha. Well, it'd be nice for folks to reset their own password. Via validated email 😏
beast (29-Mar) : Monopoly was supposed to be an educational game, that show how evil capitalism was and how we should avoid it
beast (29-Mar) : Lol, I was thinking username would be better, as then I wouldn't have to keep an email up to date lol 😂
beast (29-Mar) : Zero2Cool (25-Mar) : I was thinking email because I think it'll make folks keep it up todate lol
wpr (29-Mar) : sure is
Zero2Cool (29-Mar) : Monopoly is a rip off of The Landlord's Game
wpr (27-Mar) : 28 days until the draft
earthquake (27-Mar) : Which seemed strange to my 9 year old self, that you could be a fan for a team other than the one you play for
earthquake (27-Mar) : Nothing eventful happened, other than it being clear that he was a bengals fan
earthquake (27-Mar) : And we went and hung out with him one afternoon, I must have been 9 or so
earthquake (27-Mar) : That’s wild, when I was a kid my friend lived in the same apartment complex in De Pere
Mucky Tundra (27-Mar) : Only career highspot was a 200 yard rushing game while playing for the Cardinals
Mucky Tundra (27-Mar) : He is a former Packer. Drafted out of Northern Illinois. Didn't do much in GB.
dfosterf (26-Mar) : Despicable
Zero2Cool (26-Mar) : Former NFL. I think Packers too
Zero2Cool (26-Mar) : NFL RB Leshon Johnson has been charged in a massive dog fighting operation, with the FBI seizing over 190 Pit Bulls
Mucky Tundra (26-Mar) : Some real irony of a QB as short as Wilson playing for the Giants
Mucky Tundra (26-Mar) : Giants country, let's be the tall beings of lore!
Mucky Tundra (26-Mar) : Russell Wilson signs with the Giants.
Zero2Cool (25-Mar) : I was thinking email because I think it'll make folks keep it up todate lol
wpr (25-Mar) : I don't think there is a significant difference. I use a user name for many. Others email.
Martha Careful (25-Mar) : email
Zero2Cool (25-Mar) : would it be better to use EMAIL or USERNAME to log into a site?
wpr (25-Mar) : Thanks Zero
Zero2Cool (24-Mar) : New forum has the ability to Thank a post now.
beast (24-Mar) : And the only time they have won the Championship in an even year, was the first time they did, in 2006.
beast (24-Mar) : Since 2007, there have been 10 odd numbered years, Wisconsin Women have won the Championship in 7 of those 10 odd numbered years.
buckeyepackfan (24-Mar) : Congratulations Lady Badger Hockey Team. NATIONAL CHAMPIONS!!
Zero2Cool (23-Mar) : I don't think it's completed yet. it was just announced last month, right?
dhazer (23-Mar) : did netflix ever release the Packers documentary
Zero2Cool (21-Mar) : And it is glorious!
beast (21-Mar) : Unsigned FA QB Rodgers is supposedly in the Steelers building
Martha Careful (19-Mar) : But I don't own a car! So can I still use it in my apartment?
Zero2Cool (19-Mar) : btw, new site auto updates
Zero2Cool (19-Mar) : Woohoo!
TheKanataThrilla (19-Mar) : Oops I guess I should have updated the site before posting
TheKanataThrilla (19-Mar) : Jeremy Fowler @JFowlerESPN · Follow Source: Free agent WR/return specialist Mecole Hardman is signing with the #Packers on a one-year deal.
Zero2Cool (18-Mar) : Former Packers wide receiver Bob Long, who stayed in Wisconsin after playing days, dies at age 83
Martha Careful (17-Mar) : PFOW, Pati O'Furniture
wpr (17-Mar) : Thanks dfosterf. Been a while since I heard the song.
Please sign in to use Fan Shout
2024 Packers Schedule
Friday, Sep 6 @ 7:15 PM
Eagles
Sunday, Sep 15 @ 12:00 PM
COLTS
Sunday, Sep 22 @ 12:00 PM
Titans
Sunday, Sep 29 @ 12:00 PM
VIKINGS
Sunday, Oct 6 @ 3:25 PM
Rams
Sunday, Oct 13 @ 12:00 PM
CARDINALS
Sunday, Oct 20 @ 12:00 PM
TEXANS
Sunday, Oct 27 @ 12:00 PM
Jaguars
Sunday, Nov 3 @ 3:25 PM
LIONS
Sunday, Nov 17 @ 12:00 PM
Bears
Sunday, Nov 24 @ 3:25 PM
49ERS
Thursday, Nov 28 @ 7:20 PM
DOLPHINS
Thursday, Dec 5 @ 7:15 PM
Lions
Sunday, Dec 15 @ 7:20 PM
Seahawks
Monday, Dec 23 @ 7:15 PM
SAINTS
Sunday, Dec 29 @ 3:25 PM
Vikings
Sunday, Jan 5 @ 12:00 PM
BEARS
Sunday, Jan 12 @ 3:30 PM
Eagles
Recent Topics
14h / Green Bay Packers Talk / Mucky Tundra

15h / Green Bay Packers Talk / wpr

31-Mar / Green Bay Packers Talk / Zero2Cool

30-Mar / Green Bay Packers Talk / Zero2Cool

29-Mar / Random Babble / wpr

28-Mar / Feedback, Suggestions and Issues / dfosterf

28-Mar / Random Babble / Martha Careful

26-Mar / Random Babble / Mucky Tundra

25-Mar / Random Babble / Martha Careful

24-Mar / Random Babble / packerfanoutwest

24-Mar / Random Babble / Zero2Cool

21-Mar / Green Bay Packers Talk / Zero2Cool

19-Mar / Green Bay Packers Talk / Zero2Cool

19-Mar / Green Bay Packers Talk / beast

18-Mar / Green Bay Packers Talk / beast

Headlines
Copyright © 2006 - 2025 PackersHome.com™. All Rights Reserved.