Al Harris's Rehab Continues, McCarthy Is Scouting QBs, and Havner Signs

by Brandon on Apr 2, 2010 11:32 PM CDT in Green Bay Packers News

- The National Football Post is up to Part 7 in CB Al Harris's rehab video journal. In most circumstances, I'd write off a 35 year old CB coming off a severe knee injury, but in 2008 he returned mid-season after rupturing his spleen and he still made it to the Pro Bowl. I'm not betting against him until he says he's done.

- Mike McCarthy is watching college QBs at their Pro Days. From JS Online.com:

On Monday, he was in attendance when Oklahoma quarterback Sam Bradford conducted a workout on campus in Norman, Okla. Bradford is being considered for the No. 1 pick in the draft and will be long gone before the Packers make their first pick at No. 23 overall.

On Wednesday, McCarthy was in Austin, Texas, to see Longhorns quarterback Colt McCoy during his pro day workout. McCarthy, Seattle’s Pete Carroll and Cleveland’s Eric Mangini were the only head coaches in attendance. McCoy probably won’t go in the first round and could last until the third round.

Just because McCarthy was in attendance for both quarterbacks’ workouts doesn’t mean the Packers are considering taking either one. McCarthy likes to attend quarterback workouts so he can keep notes on them for possible interest in the future.

If he hadn't gone to watch Bradford and McCoy, I'd suspect the Packers are interested in McCoy. But he's attended multiple Pro Days recently. He was in Texas earlier this week to watch Oklahoma State's WR Dez Bryant.

- It was a given that TE Spencer Havner would sign his contract offer. More details at JS Online.com. Exclusive rights free agents have no options but to sign, unless you're RB Ryan Grant and coming off a monster 2007 season. I've got no idea if he'll be charged with driving under the influence, whether the team or the NFL will suspend him, or how severe his injuries are. He's someone to keep an eye on the over next couple months. Hopefully he returns to full strength for the start of training camp because he became a solid receiving threat, and a good lead blocker, last season.

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I know it may sound odd...

…but a part of me is hoping the Pack get a developmental QB this year. It would be great to see Flynn take a big step forward and get another guy waiting in the wings. Hell, it would even be fascinating to see the Pack sneak out with Tebow in on of the mid-rounds, but I don’t think that’s going to happen.

by PackApologist on Apr 3, 2010 12:29 AM CDT reply actions

I’m not sure why the Packers would want to spend a high pick on a quarterback. Rodgers is young and improving, and a Pro-Bowler, so I don’t see that as a glaring need. I’d have no problem with a QB being drafted 5th round or later since you never know what could happen to Rodgers and McCarthy has shown the ability to develop quarterbacks in the past with the aforementioned QB and Aaron Brooks during his best years. I’ve always liked Ron Wolf’s “draft a quarterback a year” strategy. Even if you don’t find a Tom Brady like late round draft pick, you can occasionally find high quality guys like Mark Brunell and get something for them.

by Dr. Jay on Apr 3, 2010 1:18 AM CDT reply actions

The only thing I can think of...

Is that a guy like Colt McCoy would be an investment. I think he would fit right into our offense. If Rodgers goes down, he’d be a good backup. A few years from now, he might start getting attention around the league and we could trade him for a 1st Round pick. That’s all I can think of. He would hands down be an excellent backup and fit for Green Bay.

"No player is greater than a team."
-Vince Lombardi

by Jabooty on Apr 3, 2010 10:11 AM CDT up reply actions

Ron Wolf did this routinely despite having a top 10 all time QB on the roster…Detmer, Brooks, Hasslebeck, Brunell, etc. They all came in while we had Favre on the team, all were traded away and used to get more great players.

by TrevorR on Apr 4, 2010 9:11 AM CDT up reply actions

The only difference is...

those QB’s were drafted in the later rounds and were developed by our famous QB coach Andy Reid at the time. Colt McCoy could be one of those QB’s, but we’d have to spend a 2nd Round pick on him. So the question is, is McCoy worth a 2nd Round pick if the maximum value we could ever get out of him in the future is a 1st Round pick? Considering we could use an immediate starter with our 2nd Round pick this year, I don’t think he’s worth it. It’s a good thought though by McCarthy.

"No player is greater than a team."
-Vince Lombardi

by Jabooty on Apr 4, 2010 9:17 AM CDT up reply actions

Oh I know where they were all drafted. My point was to refute the idea that you don’t draft a QB to train because we have a pro bowler on the roster. I have no desire to see us spending a 2nd rounder though.

by TrevorR on Apr 4, 2010 9:35 AM CDT up reply actions

I can't see the Packers Drafting a QB in the 1st Two Rounds!

It isn’t a need, priority, or smart. I could see TT taking McCoy in the 3rd if he falls to us. Or a guy in the 5th or 6th if TT felt it was a priority.

On another note: I heard Mike Lombardi, on the NFL Network say that he expected Tim Tebow to go in the 1st Round in the 20’s… Cleveland, New England, Washington, & Jacksonville were the teams he thought might be interested.

If New England doesn’t take Tebow @ #22, I could see Mike Holmgren on the phone with TT @ #23. Cleveland has extra picks this year, and if TT can make a killer trade for our #23 pick, I can see him doing that! I could also see Ted calling all four of those teams and starting a bidding war!

I would love to keep our pick and try to get an offensive or defensive IMPACT PLAYER, but, if TT can start a bidding war for our #23 Pick, we may come out with more quality picks, which could put us over the top of the NFC North!

Go Pack!

by BirdDogUni on Apr 3, 2010 10:10 AM CDT reply actions

I'd be really suprised if Tebow went in the first two rounds

I think most teams are smart enough to know the type of player he’ll end up being. However, I could see Jacksonville reaching for him because they do need to sell some tickets.

by Charlie Kelly on Apr 3, 2010 10:40 AM CDT up reply actions

I’m with you but now a lot of scouts are predicting he may actually go in the 1st round. I don’t think there is anyway he drops past the 2nd. And whatever team ends up getting him then is going to be disappointed.

by packallday555 on Apr 3, 2010 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions

He is getting a lot of hype....

but that could be a common strategy by a lot of GM’s to draw another team in drafting him early so “their” guy could drop a little farther and into their hands. I think Tebow goes in the 3rd Round. 4th at the latest.

"No player is greater than a team."
-Vince Lombardi

by Jabooty on Apr 3, 2010 7:02 PM CDT up reply actions

No way in the first 2 rounds…I think that would be a mistake, but I wouldn’t be mad if they grabbed someone in the third or later.

by TrevorR on Apr 4, 2010 9:12 AM CDT up reply actions

I don't think anyone suggesting the Pack will pick a QB early

The other thing these guys do when they go to the pro days is scout the QB’s for the future. It’s not like he’s every going to get this close a look at Bradford anytime in the near future, so why not take a close look at him. You never know, the way the Viking stadium thing is going it’s possible the Rams could end up in our division just as Bradford is getting good.

by PackApologist on Apr 3, 2010 10:32 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs

Wouldn't that be something?

The ’queens move to Los Angeles, and the team that resided there for nearly fifty years replaces them in our division? LmAo!!!

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The glass is more than half-full.

by NorthStarr on Apr 4, 2010 7:45 AM CDT up reply actions

Of course,

that would pretty much spell the end of the old ‘Black And Blue Division’.

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The glass is more than half-full.

by NorthStarr on Apr 4, 2010 7:47 AM CDT up reply actions

I disagree

the Bears and Packers are what make it the Black and Blue Division. The Vikings and Packers are an exciting rivalry packed usually with high scoring action. The Bears and Packers rivalries are do or die, beat the holy crap out of the opponent, and bring everything you have. Expect big hits and injuries in these games.

"No player is greater than a team."
-Vince Lombardi

by Jabooty on Apr 4, 2010 9:21 AM CDT up reply actions

I would HATE to see the Vikings leave. As much as I hate them, I love the rivalry.

by TrevorR on Apr 4, 2010 9:14 AM CDT up reply actions

I feel...

the very thought of the Vikings being in contention to move to L.A. is a great feeling already. LOL!

"No player is greater than a team."
-Vince Lombardi

by Jabooty on Apr 4, 2010 9:22 AM CDT up reply actions

Soft

Yeah the viqueens are already soft and can’t play in the cold… Imagine how soft they would get if they remained division rivals and are based in LA!!!! LOL

by Strohman on Apr 4, 2010 7:42 PM CDT up reply actions

Actually, I would think the Vikings are more primed for cold weather than the Packers

Their two biggest strengths are running the ball and stopping the run, two areas vital to playing in bad weather.

by Charlie Kelly on Apr 4, 2010 8:34 PM CDT up reply actions

That’s true but that turf they play on really plays to their advantage, especially with AP. it’s much easier to make those ridiculous cuts on field turf as opposed to grass.

by packallday555 on Apr 5, 2010 11:02 AM CDT up reply actions

Its the fans that are soft…I think the players do just fine in the cold! haha

by TrevorR on Apr 5, 2010 8:32 AM CDT up reply actions

You better watch out..Dsludo might be coming after you! Lmao.

by packallday555 on Apr 5, 2010 11:03 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

scouting qb's lol !!!

in actuallity, mccarthy and andy reid are going around the country shooting episodes of the the t.v. show “man vs. food” . the scouting spin is just a front.

by hermitcrab on Apr 3, 2010 10:37 AM CDT reply actions