Comments on: Surprises on Packers Final Roster

By: iltarion

iltarion — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 01:29:21 +0000

Levine lost his roster spot to Sean Richardson. Muir lost his to Philip Merling. Neither were TT draft picks.

I’m sure VJ is a better judge of who “earned their roster spot” than TT and the coaching staff is.

TT drafted Aaron effin Rodgers. I could name 10 other great players, but really, why bother?

TT drafted Steve Hutchinson, Bryan Bulaga, Josh Sitton, BJ Raji and Rocky Bernard. Yeah, abysmal picks, sure.

Give me a list of bad players TT drafted and I’ll give you a list of bad players Ron Wolf drafted that is twice as long. The GREAT GMs get maybe 3 or 4 good players from most drafts. The rest never make it.

So, shall we listen to Lieutenant Caffey and “take the advice of the galactically STUPID!”??

By: Brad

Brad — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 22:04:39 +0000

I think the Packers kept T Manning based on potential. Although he was pretty bad, it looked like he’s got potential for future years. To me, he looked fast, strong, athletic, good reactions, but he also looked out of position and raw. I think someone else would have picked him up if cut, so they probably didn’t want to lose him for next year. We need to have several inactives for each game, and I’d guess Manning would be one of those most or all of the year. Last year, House was lost, but he just needed that year. Manning’s got potential; let’s hope that he works out. There’s usually one or more of those on the team every year.

By: Brad

Brad — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 21:57:18 +0000

Unless the Pack sees something in Ross that we didn’t see in the games, I agree. They might have kept Ross figuring that House might not be ready in the first game or two.

By: Brad

Brad — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 21:54:17 +0000

After seeing the last pre-season game against the Chiefs, I’m not surprised nor disappointed that the Packers cut Muir. Seems like a great guy but doesn’t seem like he can be a backup nose tackle in the 3-4: he was pushed around all game and the Chiefs ran for something like 250 yards with him right in the middle…often right at him. Check out that tape. He’s really short for a DE in the 3-4 and not a great fit there either. I think run defense is a bit overrated, but Muir was abused. (Worthy was abused too, but I hope he’s not in the game on running downs, at least anytime soon.) I agree with you, though, that defensive line drafts have been disappointing.

Levine was ok, but I think McMillian was better now on defense and looks like he’s getting better fast. That leaves three undrafted guys: Levine, MD Jennings, and S Richardson for the last one or two spots. Richardson is bigger, faster, and much more a presence in the game than Levine. Richardson seemed to be getting pretty assignment sure; he looked to me like he’d be a better player than Levine sometime this year and with a lot more upside than Levine for the future. I think they made the right decision.

By: Vijay

Vijay — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 19:21:02 +0000

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/playerpage/410301/trai-essex

Trai Essex is available and would fit nicely as a versatile backup OL

By: wisconsinfan

wisconsinfan — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 19:05:10 +0000

Good for boykin he earned it i think muir should have made it over merling

By: doug

doug — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 16:42:44 +0000

I think Ross is gone when Walden comes back….or sooner. We’ll be picking up a OL who can play guard and tackle too.

By: Vijay

Vijay — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 15:55:47 +0000

Levine and Muir earned a roster spot with their play…it’s too bad Ted values his actual draft picks too much. If you go over his draft history it’s littered with average at best players. Yeah, he’s pretty good at snatching up players to fit the skill positions and finding cheap, decent quality at RB. His Offensive Line and Defensive Line drafts have been abysmal to-just plain average, however.

By: nurseratchett

nurseratchett — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 15:25:45 +0000

Ross was a real surprise; don’t remember much about him in the preseason or camp.

Running game…I guess we are at least attempting to have one this year. I had a feeling Starks might not make the cut, especially with the addition of Benson, Greene, and Saine who I felt had potential. RB’s like to get hurt it seems, so we’ll see if we have 4 RB’s for long.

I’ve never been as impressed with Borel & Gurley as most of the TP faithful, and after Boykin’s performance, I think the pack made the right choice. Wouldn’t be surprised if they both end up in Miami.

Just hope the defense & O line are ready for the niners….

GO PACK GO!

By: Mike

Mike — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 15:18:02 +0000

Ross is most likely just roster-cut fodder for when Walden or Neal comes off their suspension