DarkaneRules
12 years ago
They see potential in these kids, and frankly I do too.
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DarkaneRules
12 years ago
Also, why did we keep Brad Jones?
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12 years ago

Also, why did we keep Brad Jones?

Originally Posted by: DarkaneRules 



Because the team has to cut someone when Walden gets done with his one game suspension....

(also he's a good ST player and the only healthy, non-rookie, non-suspended back-up LB)

porky88
12 years ago

I only half-way like Saine because he has the most speed of the Packer's running backs, by far. I suppose I hope he can be coached up in other areas. The Packer's don't have much speed from top to bottom, so it's nice to see someone with some ability there. Obviously the Packer's agree, as he was good enough to make it through the first round of cuts. I wouldn't be surprised to see him cut at some point thought.

Re: Quarless: I don't agree that he's a "poor mans Crabtree" at all. Quarless is much faster, and Crabtree is a a better blocker. Quarless has (had?) more raw physical ability than Crabtree, but Crabtree gets more out of what he has. Again, it's a potential thing with the hope that the coaches can bring out the best in him. Considering the severity of his injury, he should probably go back on IR and prepare for one last run for the roster next season. I remember reading reports that Quarless was quickly becoming the best blocking tight end on the roster leading up to his injury. I'm not a huge fan of him, but if he realizes his full potential, there's no question he could be much better than Crabtree. Crabtree is a very marginal talent, to me, who is likely kept around for his blocking ability, which is valuable with a weak left side of the offensive line. No defense is going to be seriously concerned about his receiving ability or fear him stretching the defense. If he's in a game, they're going to allow him to get some catches underneath because they know he's not a serious threat to beat them. Honestly, I'm surprised he keeps making the roster, especially with a guy like Taylor making it as well.

But as I said, I don't see Quarless being able to contribute at all this season, and he may never be the same after his injury. Hopefully he goes to IR and makes the most of his last chance to make the roster in 2013.

Originally Posted by: doddpower 


I'm more or less referring to Quarless as a blocker with comparisons to Tom Crabtree. I do this because I think he has little to nothing to offer as a receiver. He can't catch (or hasn't in games) and his route running is poor. The only aspect is blocking, which we‘re in agreement with. He's a solid blocker. However, he's not Tom Crabtree, who is a very good blocking tight end, so that's why I refer to him as a poor man's Tom Crabtree. Both block well, but neither offers much as a pass-catcher.
DarkaneRules
12 years ago
When we lost Quarless we lost a lot of toughness blocking on the line when extra help was needed. It clearly showed in that Giants game. Someone needs to step up in those games.
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buckeyepackfan
12 years ago
So The Vikings signed Gurley to their practice squad.

Which means, if I read this right is, they will be paying him every week, but if something happens to The Packers WR core and help is needed Ted could pluck him from The Vikings PS and sign him to the 53 man roster.

The only downfall I see is that Gurley will not be working with The Packers during the week, but he has already been through a season with them so if needed it wouldn't take much to get him back up to speed.

Will be interesting to see what The Vikings will do if that scenario ever plays out.



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nerdmann
12 years ago

So The Vikings signed Gurley to their practice squad.

Which means, if I read this right is, they will be paying him every week, but if something happens to The Packers WR core and help is needed Ted could pluck him from The Vikings PS and sign him to the 53 man roster.

The only downfall I see is that Gurley will not be working with The Packers during the week, but he has already been through a season with them so if needed it wouldn't take much to get him back up to speed.

Will be interesting to see what The Vikings will do if that scenario ever plays out.


Originally Posted by: buckeyepackfan 



They'll be debriefing him for as much information as they can get, I'm sure.

Probably won't help much.
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