Nonstopdrivel
16 years ago

RE. Willie Williams, from kentucky.com (Lexington Herald-Leader):
"Union College linebacker Willie Williams, who also played at Louisville and Miami (Fla.), signed a free-agent contract with the Packers."

http://www.kentucky.com/sports/story/775542.html 

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"MassPackersFan" wrote:



Thanks for the slightly-more-official report, Mass! I think this signing (and draft) puts a kibosh to the idea that Ted Thompson is never willing to take risks. In terms of health, Harrell was definitely a risk; of course, it didn't pan out -- but not all gambles do. In terms of character, Woodson was once considered a risk, Raji could be considered a risk, Williams is DEFINITELY considered a risk. And yet here they are in Green Bay.

I personally don't think Willie will make the roster this year, but I think he'll be more than happy to occupy a spot on our practice squad for a year. I get the impression he will be ecstatically grateful someone took a chance on him. Grateful players are loyal players -- just what we want in Green Bay.
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dfosterf
16 years ago
Wow.

If all of this is true (We got Willie)

There is a possibility he will evolve into the best player we got in 2009.

Really.

I contrast our "reach" for this kid as a UDFA (Huge reach--character-wise, ZERO reach, as in not even a 7th "flyer" eaten up on him.)

This kid is a MAJOR talent. He has also been a MAJOR thug, getting the heave from "THUG-U" (Coined in large part due to his single-handed thuggish-ness)

Vikes used a 1st rounder on a "character issue" guy. We lured a character guy into signing with us.

Practice squad maybe?

I really doubt it. This kid will be either a grand-slam home run or an out. I don't think there is an "in-between" for him.

We are talking 1st or 2nd round talent here, folks...really....imo

NO GANJA, WILLIE!


(Pack93z is going to conduct the research as our resident LB expert...He will come back with a woody----a prediction :icon_smile: )
blueleopard
16 years ago
With the last few days, you guys can say good bye to guys like Tony Moll, Alan Barbre, Charlie Peprah, and Jason Hunter among others.
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nathaniel
16 years ago
I've watched Brodell play here at Iowa, and he makes plays happen. He's got that Donald Driver gene that says "If the ball is within 20 feet of me, I'm going to catch it." I'd love to see him make the team. He's got speed and great hands.
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Tiger
16 years ago

With the last few days, you guys can say good bye to guys like Tony Moll, Alan Barbre, Charlie Peprah, and Jason Hunter among others.

"blueleopard" wrote:



dude barbre will the starting RT this year!
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Stevetarded
16 years ago

With the last few days, you guys can say good bye to guys like Tony Moll, Alan Barbre, Charlie Peprah, and Jason Hunter among others.

"blueleopard" wrote:



I bet they will hang onto a "big body" linebacker or 2 besides Kampman and I think Hunter will be one of them.
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bozz_2006
16 years ago

With the last few days, you guys can say good bye to guys like Tony Moll, Alan Barbre, Charlie Peprah, and Jason Hunter among others.

"Tiger" wrote:



dude barbre will the starting RT this year!

"blueleopard" wrote:



I would hope that Barbre can win that job. that would be excellent. I don't want him to get it by default. having players win their positions with a lineup of Barbre at RT, Sitton at RG, Spitz at C, Colledge at LG, and a healthy and effective Clifton (a stretch, i know) for one more year at LT would be nice. seeing one of our rookies or young players win the LT spot would also make for an interesting season.
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Pack93z
16 years ago
Over or Under 1 day before the Anti-Ted crowd start to complain that Williams isn't "Packer People"... :lol:
"The oranges are dry; the apples are mealy; and the papayas... I don't know what's going on with the papayas!"
bozz_2006
16 years ago

Over or Under 1 day before the Anti-Ted crowd start to complain that Williams isn't "Packer People"... :lol:

"pack93z" wrote:



i wish we would've grabbed percy harvin in round one.
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Pack93z
16 years ago
Kid From the Wausau area... Wearing the right colors.. ;)

http://www.wausaudailyherald.com/article/20090427/WDH02/904270454&referrer=FRONTPAGECAROUSEL 

Mosinee native Kole Heckendorf signs free-agent deal with Packers

By Tim Johnson Wausau Daily Herald April 27, 2009

Kole Heckendorf grew up rooting for the Green Bay Packers, now he has the opportunity to play for them.
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The Mosinee native and former North Dakota State wideout agreed to a free-agent deal Sunday night after not being selected in the NFL Draft.

"It was a long day today, but couldn't have ended any better," Heckendorf said. "I always rooted for the Packers growing up and now I'm going to get a shot with Green Bay and we'll see what happens."

The Packers were one of four teams that made free-agent inquiries to Heckendorf before he made his decision.

"I talked to Houston, San Diego, Washington and more teams were calling and I had to tell them that I already signed. The Packers got on me right away. [img_r]http://www.bisonillustrated.com/articles/2008/11/images/kole2.jpg[/img_r]

"They're pretty deep at wideout, but they like to bring in guys that have a chance to make the team or practice squad," Heckendorf added. "I thought it was a good fit for me compared to a couple of the other teams, and I've always wanted to be a Packer."

Heckendorf and his family sat through a nerve-wracking second day of the draft, in which he received a call from Houston in the seventh round, but little else.

"I wasn't really expecting to get drafted, but thought I'd have a chance (in the late rounds)," Heckendorf said. "It was a long day seeing all the wideouts (getting picked), and you try and measure yourself against them. It was a little frustrating, but I'm just happy to get a chance and move forward."

Bison free safety Nick Schommer, a Prescott native, was selected by Tennessee in the seventh round.

"We're really good friends," Heckendorf said. "He's actually come out to Mosinee a couple of times and went fishing with me and my dad. He's probably one of my better friends on the team.

"He's my golfing partner in the summer and just a great kid. Hopefully he does really well out there."




http://www.bisonillustrated.com/200811.shtml 
"The oranges are dry; the apples are mealy; and the papayas... I don't know what's going on with the papayas!"
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