Woodson Is Honored; Allen Is Released; Brohm In Buffalo
by Brandon on Nov 18, 2009 11:34 PM CST
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PrintIt's well deserved that CB Charles Woodson was named NFC defensive player of the week. When was the last time a Green Bay Packer defender had as dominant a game?
In a minor move, WR Jake Allen was released. He was quickly claimed by the Browns. Aaron Nagler was less than impressed with Allen during the Buccaneers game. He rarely played this preseason, only recording 2 receptions. He was just your generic, undrafted free agent who made no impression.
This does leave a roster spot open, but three key players returned to practice on Wednesday, TE Jermichael Finley, LB Aaron Kampman, and RT Mark Tauscher, so they don't necessarily need to add someone this week since that new addition would likely be left inactive on Sunday.
But according to Greg Bedard, the Packers opened up that roster spot so they could add QB Brian Brohm from the practice squad. Unfortunately he declined the offer and instead signed with the Buffalo Bills. That's the 2nd player they've lost from the practice squad to the Buffalo Bills, OL Jamon Meredith was the other player lost back in September.
It hurts that they lost a recent 2nd round pick for nothing in return. But Brohm was clearly the 3rd best QB on the team over the last two seasons. He was much better this preseason compared to his rookie year. He probably had little chance of moving ahead of backup QB Matt Flynn, and had no chance of taking the starting job away from QB Aaron Rodgers. At best, he could have shown some improvement next preseason, as did former Packer preseason superstar QB Matt Hasselbeck, and then been traded for something in a year or two. In the end, he turned out to be a high priced insurance policy in case Rodgers fell on his face last season. And it was offset by the knowledge that they used a 7th round pick in 2008 on a backup QB (Flynn) who appears to have 2nd round talent.
Watching the Browns game on Monday night reminded me of Brohm. Both he and QB Brady Quinn have poor accuracy past about 10 yards. If Quinn could be an NFL starter, it seemed ridiculous that Brohm couldn't find a team interested in adding him to their active roster. If QB Bruce Gradkowski can start in Oakland, then certainly Brohm deserves a chance somewhere. He might not get that chance this season, but he'll probably be given an opportunity to win the Bills starting job next season.
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Devastated
Considering that he snubbed the Packers to look out for old numero uno, do we call him Benedict Brohm or Judas or what?
I’m burning my Brohm jersey.
by uglyfatpimplynerd on Nov 18, 2009 11:48 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
ROFL!
They want power. We want respect...
by SenorChuckles on Nov 19, 2009 3:34 AM CST up reply actions
You bought a Brohm jersey?
I remember Brian’s press conference, where he cried like a bitch.
"Are we doing everything we can to win games, or are we doing everything we can to run a certain thing that we want to run? I want to win, and I want to do whatever it takes to win. At some point you have to take the handcuffs off and let the boys play." - Cullen Jenkins 11/01/09
by PackaCracka on Nov 19, 2009 11:25 AM CST up reply actions
heheh
Hasn’t he earned the right to change his mind?
Frye is honestly gotta be one of the top 10 3rd Stringers in all of the NFL right now--colbyb
He's a football hero
he can do whatever he wants, regardless of the consequences
"Are we doing everything we can to win games, or are we doing everything we can to run a certain thing that we want to run? I want to win, and I want to do whatever it takes to win. At some point you have to take the handcuffs off and let the boys play." - Cullen Jenkins 11/01/09
by PackaCracka on Nov 19, 2009 12:50 PM CST up reply actions
I wish the guy luck
Obviously, when looking at the two QB situations (Buf/GB) Buffalo had the better one where he could play.
If he does develop into something descent it’ll be too bad we didn’t get any compensation. Still, wish the guy the best.
battlekow: Bill is having an oppo-gasm
???????
And it was offset by the knowledge that they used a 7th round pick in 2008 on a backup QB (Flynn) who appears to have 2nd round talent.
A remarkable, and baseless, statement. We have no idea about Matt Flynn. He has never played.
Not what I meant
It was meant to be a sarcastic remark about QBs drafted in the 2nd round, but rereading it, I see it didn’t work.
The 2nd round isn’t where Pro Bowl QBs come from. I wasn’t thrilled when they drafted Brohm, but I rationalized that they needed someone with a lot of college experience, and Brohm had started a lot in college (when healthy). My opinion is that a QB who isn’t good enough to be drafted near the top of the 1st round is a project, so you might as well not bother until the later rounds and focus on development.
Favre is a notable exception who slipped into the 2nd round because the abdominal injuries he suffered in a car accident during college distorted how good he was. Actually, looking back at the QBs drafted since Favre was drafted in 1991, it’s a laundry list of disappointment. Only Drew Brees stands out, and the only other 2nd round QB actually starting anywhere is Chad Henne.
Actually, looking closely at the list of QBs drafted in 2008, I wouldn’t trade Flynn for any of them, except for the two 1st rounders, Ryan and Flacco. Watching Flynn in the preseason, he now looks like a clone of Rodgers (similar windup, release point, and accuracy) and surprising mobility (just like Rodgers). Since I wouldn’t trade him for any of the QBs drafted in the 2nd round or later that year, I guess that’s another way of saying he’s a 2nd round talent.
The real question is not if Brohm should be starting...
But if Gradkowski and Quinn should really be starting. Not every college QB can operate at an NFL level. Their starting is more out of necessity than desire.
Its going to be quite the luxery to have Finely back in the lineup Sunday,
what a weapon that guy could be some day…if he stays healthy
Green and Gold / Black and White
I'm happy for Brohm
Green Bay did not provide Brohm any upside, so I’m happy Brohm decided to move on to Buffalo. I’m still upset with drafting him in the first place with the draft pick we received in compensation for DT Corey Williams. I see Buffalo is on the move to experiment with their QB’s as they are starting Ryan Fitzpatrick this upcoming Sunday. This gives Brohm a chance to show the NFL what he is capable of and to prove he was worth the 2nd Round Draft pick.
I don’t blame him in the least…buffalo is a GREAT chance for him to resurrect his career. I don’t see him working out here anyway so this gives US a chance to look for a better #2 guy too maybe since we won’t have to try to force ourselves to make Brohm into something that he just isn’t right now.
exactly
now the Packers have no reason not to address the QB vacancy this off season and bring in veteran competition for #2. Just like they did with the OL last year………oops!
You can’t worry about "losing " a #2 pick with Brohm. It was a great pick. Had to pick him there. He just didn’t mature in time to pass Flynn.
yeah, kind of crazy
A pick that everyone, universally, was claiming was a great pick (myself included). I kind of wish we would have spent that pick on Kevin Smith or Steve Slaton now.
nice. haha
Well the argument for not doing it last year was that they were hoping these two would progress to being a good fill in and it seems like neither has so far. Either way, I wish Brohm the best…I don’t think he had a future here anyway, it would have been nice to have been able to trade him though, that is for sure!! He was the right call where we were in the draft though…kinda like Rodgers when he fell to us.
Jake Allen
I’m actually somewhat disspointed about his release. He was our tallest WR. No, he wasn’t great, but big threats are extremely valuable in the Red Zone, which is something Green Bay has issues with on occasion. Perhaps if he was put in the game more often while in the Red Zone, Allen would have had more opportunities to prove himself. We need at least 1 big target as a WR, not just a TE in Finley. Our current WR’s can stretch the field as they should, but the big WR’s are the ones that score in the Red Zone.
Claimed
Think he was claimed by Cleveland right after his release: http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth
well played
Frye is honestly gotta be one of the top 10 3rd Stringers in all of the NFL right now--colbyb
Don't get our hopes up
What was with Kendall's shaved head?....looks like a fist with eyes.
scsteve (Pirates fan)
Correction: Jason Kendall IS a fist with eyes.
Derek (Brewers fan)
Allen??
Allen, are you serious? Tall doesn’t mean good. Alot of things go into being a WR. Can he cut back?Can he run routes and memorize a playbook?Can he block? If he is a 4th or 5th WR how are his special teams?The Browns suck so they are grabing straws at this point by bringing Allen in. Buffalo sucks so they are grabing at straws too by bringing Brian B in.Tall? I have to laugh at that one because who would you rather have a Roy Williams or a Donald Driver? Do you think a Williams can run a slant like DD?How about a vertical leap? DD was going to sign with the olympics for the high jump.As far as the red zone, I think our 2009 5 million dollar man Ryan Grant needs to step up
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