Packers Sign Two, Promote Two
by Brandon on Dec 2, 2010 11:01 AM CST
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PrintSince two season ending injuries opened up two spots on the Green Bay Packers 53-man roster, it was announced that they've signed LB Robert Francois and CB Josh Gordy from the practice squad. So far this season, Francois has been released, signed to the practice squad, and signed to the active roster more times than I can remember. This is the first time Gordy's been on the active roster, but I predicted back in September that he could make it. S Anthony Smith and S Atari Bigby are injured, which opened up an opportunity for Gordy. But it remains unlikely that either Francois or Gordy will be active on Sunday. As to the two new faces signed to the practice squad:
WR Terrance Smith. He was stolen away from the AFL and he's actually a two-way player who played both receiver and defensive back in college. He recorded 40 receptions as a senior in 2009, and zero in 2008 when he appeared to be playing defense full-time. The Packers have listed him only as a wide receiver. They apparently saw something in him, but he's just another body in practice at the moment.
LB Curtis Young. He was the starting linebacker for the University of Cincinnati in 2009, until a torn MCL and surgery knocked him out for most of the season. I'm not sure if the bad knee held him back prior to the draft or not, but he went undrafted. Recently, he played one game in the UFL. Maybe he'll stick around long enough to get some playing time next year because I don't see him playing at all this season. Just like Smith, he appears to be just someone else who can take some reps with the scout team in practice.
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Get a running back already for the love of all that is holy!
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Jackson IS a 3rd down RB!
I’ve been saying that since shortly after he was drafted!!! But LJ is old overused and has nothing left in the tank! Kinda like Ahman Green… And how long would it take for Johnson to learn the blocking assignments that would keep Rodgers upright and off IR? Cuz in case you haven’t noticed the Packers are a pass 1st team… So any RB has to be proficient at his blocking assignments before McCarthy lets him sniff the field!
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blocking in a RB
Jackson is a very good pass blocker, I am happy with that, he needs to be more decive in the hole, that would make him faster to the second level. he also needs to trust instincts and make a cut back once in a while. If he does that he will keep that back side defenders honest and they cant crash down on him. he would most likely see a increas of yardage if he could cut back.
I dont think he gets any hole to run into.
And the RB isn’t who keeps the backside from getting to the RB. Thats part of the zone blocking scheme. Its rare you see Jackson getting into a hole, much less having a hole!
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Blocking before running?
Isn’t it odd that we’ve come to a point with our running game that the number one trait a tailback needs to have is the ability to block…we don’t even care that he can not find holes, cut back, has no break away speed, etc.? We have completely given up on the running game, and look at our running backs soley as pass blockers. We are sure making it easy on defensive co-ordinators.
If we had a decent run game, play action provides more than enough protection. Look at all the play action plays where our D was chasing Turner while Ryan had the ball.
I always thought Jackson was drafted to be a 3rd down RB
Coming out of Nebraska he was never a featured runner, was an excellent reciever and was proficient in pass protection! So it depends on your perspective… Alot of other RB in the league were drafted to be strictly 3rd down RB! Why not Jackson?
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I agree that that is what BJac is...
… he’s pretty darn good at it and he should be used for that function. However, force fitting him into a role he is not “made” for is not working out well.
I just find it hard to believe that on all the practice squads out there, that there is not a single player that can play the “running” back position. That there is not a single guy worthy of even being brought in for evaluation astounds me! I don’t know the process for obtaining a guy off someones practice squad, and I honestly don’t know of any “names”. I can only assume that the GB scouts have determined that there is no one better for a 1st and 2nd down back than Jackson. Either that or the front office gave up after week one and decided to play for next year.
Well, they did bring Nance in who was a guy who impressed in the preaseason off Atlanta’s practice squad. They’ve got Starks to who I’m sure will see some carries here soon.
I was disappointed that we didn’t grab Torain off the Redskins practice squad. Though, he is hurt now, which has been a trend in his career so maybe that’s the reason.
Another thing — I can’t believe more people aren’t talking about Arian Foster. This was a guy that the Texans had on their practice squad all season last year. Now, he’s leading the league in rushing yards, rushing TD’s, and yards from scrimmage. After watching him a few times this season, I can’t fathom the fact that nobody signed him away last season. He’s a very, very talented guy.
by packallday555 on Dec 3, 2010 6:04 PM CST up reply actions
Practice squad
If there is a guy on someones practice squad you can’t just bring him in for evaluation… You have to sign him directly to your active 53 man roster! So you never have a chance to do that kind of evaluation. All you have is the preseason tape to go off of and that alot of times is not very promising, since its usually tape of him running w/ training camp fodder and its can be hard to tell if he’s talented or not!
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LJ?
Surely you jest! LJ doesn’t have any gas left in the tank, and his mouth never had any brake fluid. Not a guy I want on the Packers. Also, he’d have to learn blocking schemes and plays, so it would take a few weeks before he wasn’t a liability to get Rodgers killed.
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by I voted for Kodos on Dec 4, 2010 10:32 AM CST up reply actions
At this point in time
we’re pretty much all-in this season w/ waiting on James Starks… and I’m actually starting to be ok w/ this.
Signing some guy off the street at this point is pointless, by the time the learn the plays and are ready to make an impact on the team we’re looking at pretty much the playoffs so we’d be throwing an untested guy who just learned the system into the fire against the best teams in the NFC… NO THANKS
Ideally, we start using Nance as a 1st and 2nd down guy until Starks comes in, and move Jackson back to a strictly 3rd down role… I’m w/ you on this Stroh… I love the people that thinks there is NFL talent just hanging w/ nothing to do at this point in the season
by Goldenarmadillo4 on Dec 2, 2010 2:51 PM CST up reply actions
Thanx...
Nice that we agree sometimes! LOL
I agree too, that we should start using Nance and Starks on 1st and 2nd downs… Assuming they know their blocking assignments! Cuz if they don’t it could cost us Rodgers for the season too… We’re a pass 1st team and any RB better know who their blocking assignments are first before they are allowed on the field. I think thats why Jackson continues to be the #1 RB. He’s the only one that can be totally trusted to protect Rodgers!
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if we could rush for even 3 yards a carry
I would be happy, it would leave us with 2nd and 7, run a slant and you have a short 3rd down or a 1st down. Then that opens up the play action for big plays or long develping plays, also they need to run screens, teach the O linemen to get out there and just put a hat on a guy and take him to the ground leagelly. and let the RB make a few choices. I almost want to see T. Williams used as a screen back. It is terrible that we can turn a screen. Holmgren was a master at it, and it was huge to keeping Brett upright, and opening holes for RB’s
Screens
We’d all like to see more of those! Jackson is pretty good at it, but its the one thing I would like to see McCarthy call more. You really want Tramon Williams playing CB, returning punts AND playing offense? Never going to happen!!!
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GB's ( ahem ) Running Game
Before blaming the RB’s, consider the following. That the scheme and choice of running plays has been questionable. That the offensive line IS NOT executing. That MM does not devote enough practice time to the run game, thus nada. There were time BJ ran great just to get to the LOS. But the play choices lately?
true
So what do you do? fire the O-line cordinator at end of season, and try to find someone, who will teach them to be a power o-line? That is what we need. I dont know if we are built for it or not, but right now im happy for 3-4 yards a carry
More like -2 to +2 per carry
…with an occasional 10 yarder to spruce up the average. Too many 2nd and 12’s.
Exactly.
Even if we DID find somebody somewhere to bring in, he likely wouldn’t help too much. The o-line is just not good a run-blocking.
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