Packers part ways with Spencer Havner, Brett Swain

SINCITYCHEEZE
Senior Member Topic Starter

13 years ago

Found this on P.F.T. this morning
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/08/28/packers-part-ways-with-spencer-havner-brett-swain/

Packers part ways with Spencer Havner, Brett Swain
Posted by Mike Florio on August 28, 2011, 12:17 PM EDT

Getty ImagesWith 15 or so players returning from injured reserve to a team that won a Super Bowl without them, it’s safe to say that some recognizable names will be among the cuts that the Packers make over the next week.

First up? Tight end Spencer Havner and receiver Brett Swain.

The Packers have announced that Havner (pictured) and Swain have been released, along with rookie tackle Theo Sherman.

Havner appeared in 16 games for the Packers in 2009, starting one. He was waived last September by the Packers, and he ultimately was claimed by the Lions. The Lions later released Havner in October 2010, after he appeared in five games.

On November 12, the Packers re-signed Havner after placing tackle Mark Tauscher on injured reserve. Havner appeared in one game before he also landed on injured reserve.

In 2009, Havner caught seven passes for 112 yards and four touchdowns during the regular season. He added two catches for 16 yards and a touchdown in that wild, 51-45 overtime playoff loss to the Cardinals.

Swain, a seventh-round pick in 2008, appeared in all 20 games last season. He started in the team’s 31-27 loss to the Patriots.

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buckeyepackfan
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13 years ago

The only surprise for me is The Packers didn't put Swain on PUP list, he hasn't been able to practice pretty much the whole pre-season, maybe he is healthy again and really not a bad thing for him, I am sure there is a team out there that could use him. I never did understand Havner being re-signed.

Good Luck to both of them.

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earthquake
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13 years ago

I was thinking Havner would be the first to go, problems with injuries etc and way too much talent at TE. So what, 5 TEs left competing for 4 spots?

Swain isn't a big surprise either, he's been hurt and other guys(West, Gurley) have shown more in camp than him, if they're going to keep a 6th WR. IMO its looking more and more likely they will, with West looking like a key backup for the return spots, Cobb battling injuries and West getting some time with the 1's against Indy.

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earthquake
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13 years ago

Originally Posted by: buckeyepackfan

Not eligible for PUP, no players are essentially because of the lockout. You need to be placed on PUP before training camp(there was no "before" training camp this year).

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buckeyepackfan
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13 years ago

Not eligible for PUP, no players are essentially because of the lockout. You need to be placed on PUP before training camp(there was no "before" training camp this year).

Originally Posted by: earthquake

Very good, thanks for the info.

Still hope he gets healthy and catches on with another team.
Swain was a good Special teams guy, he never really got to show how good or bad he was at receiver, but must have showed some talent to stay on The Packers roster last year.

The circleing vultures will start diving soon and scooping up the Packer throw aways.

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millertime
Member

13 years ago

Both these guys are better at special teams than their respective positions. Good mo

Hopefully Crosby can just nail ever kick off out of the endzone and Masthay can continue his excellent punting so Slocum can't cost us games.

wpr
Preferred Member

13 years ago

these were expected moves. good luck to them.

dyeah_gb
Member

13 years ago

We have great depth at both WR and TE. I must admit that I am biased on Havner due to the abnormal amount of TD catches he had two years ago. Others here have pointed out his talent does not match this stat so he has to go. As long as Finley stays healthy, it wont be an issue.

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RainX
Member

13 years ago

Havner wasn't surprising considering the glut of TEs we have. Swain was a good special teams guy to have around and didn't get a chance to practice in camp due to being banged up. I think he'll latch on somewhere though once healthy.

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Nonstopdrivel
Preferred Member

13 years ago

#10

I had hoped they would show Swain the door. He hasn't shown much other than special teams the past two years, and it's not like our special teams have been stellar. This move will open the door for players like Chastin West to make the roster. Actually, I am kind of hoping that West will bump Driver, who already has at least a couple of drops this preseason.

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