Harrell To Active Roster, Smith To I.R.
by Brandon on Dec 19, 2010 1:00 AM CST
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PrintWith Green Bay Packers QB Aaron Rodgers out for Sunday's game against the Patriots, QB Graham Harrell was promoted from the practice squad and S Anthony Smith was placed on I.R.
Smith spent the 2009 preseason with the Packers, but they re-acquired him in a trade with Jacksonville a couple months ago. He was immediately brought in to improve the special teams, but he hasn't been able to play the past couple of games since sustaining a serious ankle injury. It's nothing new to see another player placed on I.R., but he had only played on special teams and his loss won't be substantial.
They had no choice but to promote Harrell with only WR Jordy Nelson left as the emergency quarterback. Harrell would be overmatched if forced to play on Sunday because it's unlikely he's spent much time with the first team offense. But he played OK during the preseason, and he's as good as anyone else who might be available this late in the season. Since Rodgers failed the concussion protocol, it would be Harrell's turn if anything happened to QB Matt Flynn.
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For some crazy reason...
…I was expecting to read that *Justin Harrell was activated. lol.
I’m excited about this game! I think we have a legitimate shot IF our Offensive line shows up and gives us time and gives our runners some creases….
And defensively, I’m strangely more worried about our rushing Defense… I thought Atlanta and Detroit both ran it a little too easily for my taste. I love our secondary and think we can contain their passing game.
But all eyes on the Oline. That’s your ballgame right there.
Same here. I completely forgot Graham Harrell was part of the organization.
Anthony Tolliver says "Get that weak stuff outta here!"
EXTEND JASON RICHARDSON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
No doubletakes here
since, knowing that Justin is on IR, I knew that he couldn’t be activated. :)
TT bashers - turning my stomach since 2005!
The glass is way more than half-full!
Oh
Omaha… J-Rich traded along w/ Turkolu to Orlando!!! I guess that means he won’t be extended! LOL
You've been Stroh'd™!!!
That’s crazy! The Magic should be damn good now, barring any ego clashes which I guess is probably likely.
by packallday555 on Dec 19, 2010 10:28 AM CST up reply actions
Suns weren't going to re-sign him anyway, from what I heard.
So the Suns got rid of Turkolu’s ridiculous contract and poor play and got a starting Center and a good defensive wing player and 1st rd pick, for one player that was a big mistake (Turkolu) and another they weren’t going to re-sign anyway (J-Rich)! Sounds to me like they made out pretty well…
You've been Stroh'd™!!!
Yeah, not to bad. I still their a franchise that’s a bit lost now though. Nash doesn’t seem to have the weapons around him that he had when they were a strong contender year in and year out.
by packallday555 on Dec 19, 2010 6:52 PM CST up reply actions
And Nash isn't the same player either...
He’s clearly slipping. Every year he plays from last year to this to next year, he’s losing a step and is less effective. His time has past… He won’t lead them to a title much less the playoffs this year! Losing Stoudemire was a mistake in hindsight, but I understand the reasoning… They were going nowhere this year w/o Stoudemire, so it matters little. Its time they tear the team apart altogether and start over! IMO, thats what this signifies!!!
You've been Stroh'd™!!!
I'm excited to see what Matt Flynn can do
Message to Mr. Flynn: If you ever want a shot to start in the NFL, this is your first chance to show the world what you have on National Television!!!!!!!
"No player is greater than a team."
-Vince Lombardi
Kind of my feelings too but if the guy is NFL capable, he should be able to show a little something after 3 years on the bench (just like Rodgers.)
Either way, I’m going to hope for the best and expect the worse.
by packallday555 on Dec 19, 2010 10:29 AM CST up reply actions
What about Hasselbeck?
Didn’t he sit behind Farve for 3 yrs before we traded him?
You've been Stroh'd™!!!
Exactly
Flynn needs to prove he can at least be a reliable backup. He probably won’t win, I’m sorry to say that, but he should be able to put together some good numbers against a not so good Patriots Defense.
"No player is greater than a team."
-Vince Lombardi
Yeah, I believe so. I kind of think that any Qb that’s ever going to amount to anything more than a back-up should be able to produce in his 3rd season. Gives you enough time to learn the offense, and to work on any weaknesses you might have. That’s pretty much the main reason I thought Jackson was never going to be anything for the Vikings. Showed a little progression from year 1 to year 3, but still could barely read coverages. Big problem haha.
by packallday555 on Dec 19, 2010 6:55 PM CST up reply actions
Year 3 or 4...
By that time they should be showing the signs of being an NFL QB! This game and next preseason will go a long way to showing if Flynn is going to be an NFL starter!
You've been Stroh'd™!!!
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