On Packer Rookies and Pacman Jones

by Brandon on Apr 28, 2010 11:03 PM CDT in Green Bay Packers News

- The Green Bay Packers are holding their rookie minicamp this weekend (April 30-May 2). The main purposes is to throw the playbook at the drafted and signed rookies, and to give the rookies on tryouts a chance to earn a contract. Also, it might be important in determining which unknown rookie punter will take the early lead for the starting job. If you're interested in getting a look at LT Bryan Bulaga, his introductory press conference is online Thursday afternoon.

- Speaking of rookies, JSOnline.com had an article about undrafted free agent CB Sam Shields. Sproo44 wrote a Fanpost about Shields's potential as a special teams player. I'm not expecting much from him. If he was really good, then he would have gotten drafted despite the marijuana possession charge back in March. But he did a good job in selecting the Packers because they will likely have an open competition for a kick or punt returner and they didn't draft a cornerback. He's in a similar spot as 2009 undrafted rookie CB Trevor Ford, who chose the Packers and spent all of last season either on the practice squad or the active roster.

- And I hate to bring it up, but there is a rumor involving the Packers and CB Adam Jones. Brian Carriveau provided a link from where the rumor originated: Jones's personal trainer. This seems to fall squarely in the realm of rumor, and it doesn't appear to have any truth to it. I'd be surprised if there is any real interest in him.

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the Rainman

Yeah, “surprised” would be an understatement.

by Curly Lambeau on Apr 29, 2010 2:13 AM CDT reply actions

WHY IS IT A SUPRISE?

With TT, everyone has a price, and anyone is worth looking at.

Go Beer, I mean Bucks

by Take Back Our Bucks on Apr 29, 2010 12:20 PM CDT up reply actions

Get real

Adam “Pacman” Jones is a known commodity at this point. He likes guns, gangs, strippers, booze and drugs. He’s not going to change, or at the very least you can say that it’s foolish to bet that he will. These things will come up again, and they will be a distraction at the wrong time.

…oh, and he’s not a very good player either, btw.

Like Mike Lombardi says, “somebody find me the tape I should look at from the last few years that shows Jones playing well.”

by Curly Lambeau on Apr 29, 2010 1:24 PM CDT up reply actions

I'd rather have Carolyn Jones

She was hot! LOL.

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The glass is more than half-full.

by NorthStarr on Apr 29, 2010 5:16 AM CDT reply actions

After thinking about it a little more...

I wouldn’t mind bring Pacman in if we can trust him to stay out of trouble and for a low cost. I recall the Packers bringing in an injury prone CB a couple years ago that nobody else wanted, and that worked very well for us. After further consideration, I’m up for bringing in Pacman Jones for the right price.

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

by Jabooty on Apr 29, 2010 7:33 AM CDT reply actions

Three conditions:
1. Super cheap price
2. He’s our return guy
3. He’s at best a nickle or dime corner

If those conditions are met, I welcome him to the team with the opportunity to earn his way into more involvement if he keeps himself clean. I can’t imagine there are too many places in GB to “make it rain”.

by TrevorR on Apr 29, 2010 8:25 AM CDT up reply actions

I Agree

Once upon a time he was good meaning he has/had the physical skills. Did he loose his physical skills or is he just messed up mentally? Can his “issues” be resolved under the right guidance?

For the right price, he might be worth a look. That being said, I just don’t see this ever happening.

by GregR on Apr 29, 2010 8:46 AM CDT up reply actions

by SenorChuckles on Apr 29, 2010 11:14 AM CDT up reply actions

Not even the Vikings??

by TrevorR on Apr 29, 2010 11:48 AM CDT up reply actions

the laws of physics do not allow two divas on one football team

the world would explode

RIP Jim Thome 1-25-2010

an AL team not having a DH is like a giraffe fucking a mule. - larry

by blackoutsox on Apr 29, 2010 1:31 PM CDT up reply actions

It does say SOMETHING when the Cowboys release a guy for character issues I guess.

by TrevorR on Apr 30, 2010 9:26 AM CDT up reply actions

Per Kevin Seiffert on ESPN

Addressing multiple assertions from Adam “Pacman” Jones that Green Bay has expressed interest in him, Jason Wilde of ESPNMilwaukee.com writes: “Two NFL sources said Thursday night that the Packers are not pursuing Jones. According to one, the only way they are is if general manager Ted Thompson or one of his staff members is doing it without the rest of the team’s front office and coaches’ knowledge. The other said if the Packers have had any contact with Jones, it was merely due diligence and the team is not actively pursuing him at this point.”

Sounds like the odds of the Packers pursuing Pacman are pretty slim.

by TrevorR on Apr 30, 2010 12:08 PM CDT reply actions