Packers Sign 2nd Round Pick Mike Neal

by Brandon on Jul 26, 2010 10:57 PM CDT in Green Bay Packers Draft

The Green Bay Packers officially announced the news that they've signed rookie 2nd round pick DE Mike Neal. As texwestern pointed out, there was a tweet from the man himself:

There's been a mini-run on late 2nd round picks lately: the Patriots have signed LB Brandon Spikes, and the Saints signed OL Charles Brown, to name two. I don't feel bad about LT Bryan Bulaga remaining unsigned because the only 1st round pick signed is Cowboys WR Dez Bryant. I guess teams aren't feeling the urgency until the eve of camp.

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If you look at Bulaga's twitter feed

You would have thought that he’s already signed. He’s telling him he’ll see him at camp and asking the vets what it’s going to be like. Not that I was worried about it, but at least it doesn’t sound like Bulaga has any plans of an extended hold out except for the reasons of him getting slotted in the rookie pay scale.

"You just don't know understand how frustrating this is"- Kevin Borseth

by TkGoUWGB on Jul 26, 2010 11:00 PM CDT reply actions

"The rookie pay scale"

There’s something wrong right there. Sorry, y’all, but there is.

"Who ever heard of the Cubs losing a game they had to have?" -Frank Chance
"If [Ruth] had [called his shot], I would have knocked him down with the next pitch." -Charlie Root

by Clutch16 on Jul 27, 2010 2:33 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

No need...

…to apologize for a true statement.

by TheSwish on Jul 27, 2010 10:03 AM CDT up reply actions

I hope I wrote that write right

It’s something like that. I just know that all but one first rounder are pretty much waiting for Sam Bradford to sign so they can be signed accordingly. Hopefully this is address in the new CBA because it’s a little ridiculous.

"You just don't know understand how frustrating this is"- Kevin Borseth

by TkGoUWGB on Jul 27, 2010 6:21 PM CDT up reply actions

+1,000

by SpaceGhost34 on Jul 29, 2010 2:05 PM CDT up reply actions

ahead of the curve

The vikings still only have like 3 picks signed and no one above round 5 so we are in good shape! I love seeing these guys getting in camp quickly!

by TrevorR on Jul 27, 2010 10:38 AM CDT reply actions

holdouts = injured players

So I’m glad we avoided that.

And, as important as Bulaga is to our long-term plans, I actually would call him the least important pick to sign early. …although you could make an argument for Quarless. Hopefully these guys can kind of have a red-shirt year. But, Neal… no, we’re going to need him right away.

by Curly Lambeau on Jul 27, 2010 2:40 PM CDT reply actions

Neal=Strong

Does he remind anyone else of Kenny Peterson? Strong as an ox, but KP could never get on the field as a Packer. I hope the same is not true of our newest member.

by gern blanston on Jul 27, 2010 2:57 PM CDT reply actions

Hadn't thought of that But I remember Kenny Peterson setting Ohio States bench press record but in Ted I trust

by the yooper on Jul 27, 2010 7:58 PM CDT up reply actions

It's Great They Signed the Guy

and it seems they are putting a lot of eggs in his basket. Anyone else out there thing Jolly is a real significant loss? ahem, Pickett on the end, and Neal, and who else of note? Coax Matt Brock out of retirement!

by Wade V on Jul 27, 2010 8:07 PM CDT reply actions

Jolly is a big loss

But I think were prepared for it, I do have a little inside scoop they think Pickett will do well out there

by the yooper on Jul 27, 2010 8:27 PM CDT up reply actions

Thats not an inside scoop...

They think he will do well at DE, but there is no way to know since he has never played outside in his life! I hope there right, but I would feel alot better if Jolly were still around. THey prepared for it as best they could though…

by Strohman on Jul 27, 2010 8:31 PM CDT up reply actions

It is when it comes from someone there and not out of a newspaper article

by the yooper on Jul 27, 2010 10:01 PM CDT up reply actions

Not an inside.

Cuz I read that they said that a couple weeks ago. Not a journalist, but a quote from McCarthy.

by Strohman on Jul 27, 2010 10:07 PM CDT up reply actions

How about Bryce Paup…if we are going to get someone out of retirement, lets get someone that had some impact! :-)

by TrevorR on Jul 27, 2010 11:33 PM CDT up reply actions

Yes and he lives right her i GB so he doesn't have far to go

by the yooper on Jul 27, 2010 11:59 PM CDT up reply actions

Jarius Wynn?

I take it no one is a Jarius Wynn fan, then? They’re supposed to make the biggest jump between years 1 and 2. I don’t recall reading much about Wynn’s development. It thus appears we’re putting many eggs in the Mike Neal basket.

I think Pickett is a player – but the jury is more than out about a 320 pound end who has limited experience with the position.

by gern blanston on Jul 27, 2010 9:05 PM CDT reply actions

Pickett is more like 340.

by Strohman on Jul 27, 2010 9:46 PM CDT up reply actions

I like Wynn

6th rounders seem to become starters on a somewhat regular basis in the NFL, so why not Wynn? I’m not sure about his play on the field, and I remember he was in the game and stymied and the end of the Pittsburgh game last year, but he does have a name that sound like an NFL player

by Wade V on Jul 28, 2010 10:16 AM CDT up reply actions

OK then...

Lets give him a roster spot cuz his name sounds like an NFL player!!! LOL

Wynn has some potential, but he needs to get bigger and stronger. From what I heard he is up to 285, but he should probably still gain 10-15 lbs to play DE effectively. He has some pass rush ability though.

by Strohman on Jul 28, 2010 11:42 AM CDT up reply actions