Yerko
12 years ago

I would like to believe that the NFL structure around Jerel will bring out his best. He will get in better condition and be able to not have to take as many gassers on the field. Motivation can bring a lot out in a kid. Trgovac combined with Raji and Pickett there to mentor Worthy could make for good stuff.

Originally Posted by: Tezzy 



I think he will have the motivation to play because of the coaching staff but the one thing that really stood out to me was his reasoning for declaring for the NFL Draft. He cut out of college and college ball a year early to support his family because his father had a stroke in 2010. If that isn't motivation, I don't know what else could be. I give this kid major props for doing something like this. He seems like a great person.

The other thing is the passion he has for the game. Small example would be the tattoo he had done last year of a Spartan stepping on the neck of a dead Wolverine (its a pretty sick tat).

UserPostedImage
wpr
  • wpr
  • Preferred Member
12 years ago
actually when they went to 2 DL it didn't really matter.
UserPostedImage
vikesrule
12 years ago

Worthy will not make many plays down the line of scrimmage, and something will go very wrong if he is chasing a ball carrier down from behind.
His low career sack total (12 in three seasons as a starter) reflects his inability to close on quarterbacks.
Worthy's lackluster workout results underline just how enigmatic he is as a prospect.

wpr
  • wpr
  • Preferred Member
12 years ago

Originally Posted by: vikesrule 



sniff, sob, whimper. [aiee]
UserPostedImage
wpr
  • wpr
  • Preferred Member
12 years ago

A look at former Michigan State defensive lineman Jerel Worthy, whom the Green Bay Packers selected No. 51 overall Friday with the first of their two second-round picks in the NFL draft.

Position: Defensive end.

School: Michigan State.

Height, weight: 6-foot-2, 308 pounds.

Highlights: First Michigan State defensive tackle to be recognized as a first-team All-American since Ronald Curl in 1971. Worthy declared for the NFL draft in January after his redshirt junior season. Ran the 40-yard dash in 5.08 seconds and posted a 28½-inch vertical jump. Did not lift at the combine because of a pectoral strain. … Played primarily defensive tackle at Michigan State, showed the ability to get penetration up the middle. Redshirted his freshman year in 2008. Was named Scout Team Defensive Player of the Week against Eastern Michigan while redshirting. Earned freshman All-American honors in 2009 after racking up 37 tackles, 4½ sacks and nine tackles for a loss. … Was presented with Michigan State’s Outstanding Underclass Lineman Award in 2010, as part of a unit that led the Big Ten and ended up sixth in the NCAA in total defense. . Led Michigan State with four sacks and also recorded 40 tackles as a sophomore. Tallied 30 tackles, 3.5 sacks and 10.5 tackles for a loss in addition to blocking two kicks in 2011. Anchored a Spartans defense that finished first in the Big Ten in run defense and total defense as a junior. Started 38 of 40 games at defensive tackle and ranked 14th on the school-career record list with 12 sacks.

Strengths: Excellent size and natural girth. Is quick off the snap and very effective penetrating the backfield when he is slanting and stunting. Surprising initial quickness. Can be disruptive when he keeps his pads low and shoots gaps. Has enough size, mass and power to bull his way into the backfield and two-gap. Solid tackler.

Weaknesses: Average processing speed — can be late to find the ball (and looked like he was thinking too much as he tripped over a bag in combine drills). Too often coasted and took plays off — motor idles. Does not play with fire — mild playing temperament. Has underachiever tendencies — production did not meet talent. Struggles handling double-teams. Tired too easily and tended to wear down in games.

Noteworthy: Attended Chaminade-Julienne High School in Dayton, Ohio as a freshman and sophomore before transferring to Wayne High School. Rated as the 53rd-best defensive tackle coming out of high school by Rivals.com. Named Associated Press Division 1 All-Ohio and Southwest All-District first team as a senior in high school. Majored in Human Development and Family Studies, with a minor in family community services at Michigan State.

— Quinn Cretton, qcretton@greenbaypressgazette.com

— Strengths and weaknesses according to Pro Football Weekly
Quotable

“They want me to be a complete football player. If I’m on the field for three downs, that’s what they want me to do. I just want to be able to come in and make an impact any way I can, whatever it is. Special teams or defense right away, anything I can do to impress the coaches and get myself on the field. “

— Jerel Worthy, Packers second-round pick

“He’s quick for a big guy. He’s got really good agility and excellent instincts. He’s one of the better players I have seen in a couple of years finding the ball really fast. I think he’ll add some juice to our front. He can get off blocks and do some of the things we ask him to do. He anticipates the snap count real well. He’ll be competing for all of the positions.”

— Mike Trgovac, Packers defensive line coach



http://host.madison.com/sports/football/professional/packers-jerel-worthy-at-a-glance/article_cc75ac82-90e8-11e1-bf30-001a4bcf887a.html?sourcetrack=moreArticle#ixzz1tLE1siil 

UserPostedImage
macbob
12 years ago

Originally Posted by: vikesrule 



lol on these quotes you make up, VR!
PackerTraxx
12 years ago
Another happy pick. Ted Thompson did about as good as we could hope for with our 1 & 2. Worthy has the talent, now it's up to the coaches to keep the fire lit. The main reason this pick excites me is that Ted Thompson thought enough of him to trade up and took him over Still. It's interesting that "explosive" was a common word often used to describe our first two picks. The thing we have to remember is thses guys are going to be rookies and where they were drafted, history says they won't have a big impact. On the other hand, they should be an immidiate upgrade for us.
Why is Jerry Kramer not in the Hall of Fame?
Zero2Cool
12 years ago
He'll wear jersey number 99.
UserPostedImage
TheKanataThrilla
12 years ago
Amazed he lasted as long as he did and stoked we got him. Ted has done a masterful job addressing need and not selling the farm to do it. A Safety, Center and Guard would be nice today. A WR and developmental QB is also expected.
12 years ago
I like all three of our picks so far, but I'm finding myself rating this one the highest of the three. He could be a monster in an NFL program.
UserPostedImage
Fan Shout
Mucky Tundra (20m) : And I can't be looking at my phone
Mucky Tundra (20m) : Hey I'm at work lol
Zero2Cool (1h) : btw, new site chat won't delete auto like
Zero2Cool (1h) : because everyone left like wimps
TheKanataThrilla (2h) : I am wondering if there is some type of autoclear when there isn't activity after a certain amount of time.
Mucky Tundra (2h) : What happened in the chat? Me and Zero posted a few things earlier and they're all gone
dfosterf (2h) : 10-15 min bs plus flyover
dfosterf (2h) : Yes
Zero2Cool (2h) : 7pm is when this kicks off????
buckeyepackfan (3h) : I told him. IT'S VONTE MACK , no matter what!
buckeyepackfan (3h) : He asked me who I thought The Browns were taking.
buckeyepackfan (3h) : 2. Would of had to wear Browns gear all week. NOPE I'll watch from my living room.
buckeyepackfan (3h) : He wanted to know if I would go. 2 things, would have had to fly from Detroit to Green Bay. Nope
buckeyepackfan (3h) : All expense paid trip to the draft. He will be in the Browns section. I told him to say hi to J-10VE for me 😃😃i
buckeyepackfan (3h) : For a call from my nephew, he won an sllexp
TheKanataThrilla (10h) : Hope to see everyone in the Chat tonight!!! Go Pack Go!!!
TheKanataThrilla (10h) : Jeanty would be a great pick-up for the Bears. I see Warren mocked to them as well who I think would be a great selection.
Zero2Cool (11h) : GameDay Chat is open. Posting bits an tids in there.
Zero2Cool (11h) : Excellent Source: The Bears have a deal in place to move up to 5 if Jeanty is there.
Zero2Cool (12h) : Probably not until 10pm will be making pick
dfosterf (13h) : But it is still not tonight. Lol
wpr (14h) : Today is finally here.
dfosterf (15h) : I should have put it in quotes
dfosterf (15h) : It is the title of a you tube video.
dfosterf (15h) : I'm not assuming anything
beast (21h) : If they aren't doing it, then why are you assuming they know how to do it?
dfosterf (23-Apr) : Mackelvie
dfosterf (23-Apr) : Michael Macelvie- NFL teams know how to draft- Why don"t they?
dfosterf (23-Apr) : Youtube
Zero2Cool (23-Apr) : Packers were not selected for the 2025 Hall of Fame game.
dfosterf (23-Apr) : PFOW Out of our division would be a good thing imo
Zero2Cool (23-Apr) : Jameson Williams is done at 24 years old? What? He's a WR, not QB. I'm missing something here haha
wpr (23-Apr) : Tomorrow is almost here.
packerfanoutwest (23-Apr) : would you want him if Pack needed a back up qb?
packerfanoutwest (23-Apr) : JW is done......stick a fork in him
Zero2Cool (23-Apr) : You should. He goes to AFC that helps Packers.
packerfanoutwest (23-Apr) : don't care
Zero2Cool (22-Apr) : Lions shopping Jameson Williams?
packerfanoutwest (22-Apr) : Packers General Manager Brian Gutekunst says Green Bay’s roster can win, even without adding anyone in the draft.
Zero2Cool (22-Apr) : It's a poor design. New site has SignalR like our gameday chat
wpr (22-Apr) : Ah today's Shout was very quick to post.
wpr (22-Apr) : now 3
Zero2Cool (22-Apr) : Who? What?
beast (22-Apr) : What is he supposed to say? He doesn't want players currently on the team?
Martha Careful (21-Apr) : meh
Zero2Cool (21-Apr) : Sounds like Walker and Wyatt will be with Packers for beyond 2026
Zero2Cool (21-Apr) : It's so awesome.
Zero2Cool (21-Apr) : new site fan shout post fast
wpr (21-Apr) : Slow posting in Fan shout.
wpr (21-Apr) : Only 4
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
Recent Topics
2h / Green Bay Packers Talk / TheKanataThrilla

9h / Green Bay Packers Talk / Zero2Cool

13h / Green Bay Packers Talk / wpr

14h / Packers Draft Threads / wpr

22-Apr / Random Babble / Martha Careful

22-Apr / Green Bay Packers Talk / dfosterf

17-Apr / Random Babble / wpr

13-Apr / Green Bay Packers Talk / Martha Careful

12-Apr / Feedback, Suggestions and Issues / Zero2Cool

11-Apr / Feedback, Suggestions and Issues / Rockmolder

2-Apr / Green Bay Packers Talk / Zero2Cool

2-Apr / Green Bay Packers Talk / bboystyle

1-Apr / Green Bay Packers Talk / Mucky Tundra

1-Apr / Green Bay Packers Talk / wpr

31-Mar / Green Bay Packers Talk / Zero2Cool

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