Packers work out QBs, WRs

millertime
Member Topic Starter

15 years ago

http://www.greenbaypressgazette.com/ic/blogs/insider/index.shtml

Packers work out QBs, WRs
The Packers worked out a pair of quarterbacks and three receivers on Tuesday, according to an NFL source.

The quarterbacks were: Chris Pizzotti of Harvard and Mike Reilly of Central Washington.

Pizzotti was originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the New York Jets in May. He was waived on Aug. 15, re-signed on Aug. 21 and waived again on Aug. 30.

Reilly was released at the end of training camp by the Pittsburgh Steelers, who signed him as an undrafted free agent. He began his college career at Washington State before transferring to the Division II school. He was the only Division II QB to be invited to the combine.

The receivers were: Taurus Johnson (South Florida), Derek Kinder (Pitt) and Nate Swift (Nebraska). Johnson was in camp with the Kansas City, Kinder with Chicago and Swift with Denver.

-- Rob Demovsky, rdemovsk@greenbaypressgazette.com
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I've watched Taurus Johnson a lot (I went to USF). The kid can play. I like him more than Swain, but I guess I'm partial.

http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/taurus-johnson?id=81835#player-profile-tab-set-1:player-profile-tab-analysis

Positives: Good height and build for the position. Adequate deep speed. Adequate feet to gain separation. Secure hands for the reception. Generally catches the ball with his hands, but is a cognitive player who knows when he's going to absorb a big hit and will body-catch to protect the ball. Good balance and body control to make the tough reception. A tendency to make the big reception in critical situations. Good agility to make defenders miss in space. Has experience as a returner (20.1-yard kick return average from 2006-2008).

Negatives: Lacks the straight-line speed to challenge deep and with only adequate burst out of his breaks; will struggle to generate separation against NFL caliber cornerbacks. Exposed in this area a bit during practices at the East-West Shrine Game. Slowed with an ankle injury the last half of 2007.

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gbguy20
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15 years ago

im happy with what he have in our QBs and WRs

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Nonstopdrivel
Preferred Member

15 years ago

Well, I guess my question from an earlier thread of whom Thompson would examine to fill the empty slot on the practice squad has been answered. He sure does like to take a look at the unknowns.

Packers_Finland
Registered

15 years ago

Really, I'd rather we sign a good vet QB, like Todd Bouman if he's out there, rather than another developing QB.

I think we're set at WR, Brett Swain solidified his spot on that fake punt.

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musccy
Veteran Member

15 years ago

it's always good to have someone on speed dial when the inevitable injury comes up, but as Finland said, Swain demonstrated why we selected him over ruvell, and obviously our other 4 are solid.

Pack93z
Select Member

15 years ago

Practice squad fillers and developmental ideas, I highly doubt any of this are being considered for the 53..

"The oranges are dry; the apples are mealy; and the papayas... I don't know what's going on with the papayas!"

Dulak
Veteran Member

15 years ago

I agree - I am also happy with our QBs and WRers. Not looking for another developing QB; now if we took one with some experience to back up rodgers Im all for that.

What I do think we need is a reliable kick/punt return guy. Ya jordy did alright vs chicago but I think we need a guy like chicago has; someone that is to be feared. I must have heard the word special teams 10,000 times in the past 6 months but we really havnt got a solid fear inspiring return man.

Id also like to grab woodhead from the jets practice squad (as I mentioned in a different thread). This guy can return well and he is a awesome back (similar to sutton but IMO better).

MassPackersFan
Member

15 years ago

Business as usual. No reason to stop working just because the roster is set and the season is underway.

millertime
Member Topic Starter

15 years ago

I wouldn't mind bringing in Mark Jones, he was the PR/KR for the Titans that carved up our S/T during the the preseason. He is a solid KR we could use while Blackmon is hurt. Also, I think Blackmon is now the dime corner on defense. With as much as we run the nickel, might be a good idea to let Blackmon get to full strength!

Pack93z
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15 years ago

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"millertime" wrote:

Isn't Jones banged up currently? If I remember right that played into him not getting picked up already.

"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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