On Burnett and Gordy, Pat Lee, and Graham Harrell

by Brandon on Aug 15, 2011 5:00 AM CDT in Green Bay Packers News

For today's Green Bay Packers links, the focus is still on their preseason opener, but also includes a link that looks back on the depressing teams from the late 1970s.

"Chips Report" From Packers Preseason Loss Vs. Browns | Cheesehead TV. Brian Carriveau gave top marks to SS Morgan Burnett (who came up to make some big tackles) and CB Josh Gordy (1 sack and 1 INT).

Browns 27 Packers 17 - First Impressions of Preseason Game 1 | AllGreenBayPackers.Com. Al gave CB Pat Lee a comparison to former 1st round bust Ahmad Carroll for the way Lee didn't look back at all as WR Josh Cribbs was adjusting to a slightly underthrown TD pass from Colt McCoy.

WR and TE are going to be brutal cuts " packergeeks. I understand his point, but there are still a couple more preseason games to evaluate.

08/14/11 Backup plan: Flynn, Harrell impress. I have a hard time saying Graham Harrell impressed after fumbling all three times he was sacked. First was the problem in taking the sacks. While his blockers need to help, he also has to realize that he has to get the ball out fast. Second was the severe lack of basic ball security. I did like that Harrell was constantly looking downfield, instead of looking for the quick dump-off. But that was a bad game for him overall.

PACKERVILLE, U.S.A.: Lookin’ Back at 1976. I didn't sit through a lot of the late-1970s, but it was a rough time for the Packers. In the first five seasons under head coach Bart Starr, the Packers managed 26 wins in total. Mr. Lambeau posted the 1976 Sports Illustrated preview article for them, and the entire thing focused on the Starr's commitment to consistency and building the team his way. It's a bit depressing, with no obvious plan for success, but instead he stuck with a strategy that hadn't been working. Starr is an NFL legend, but he was over-matched as a head coach back in the late 1970s.

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Re: Harrell's perfomance

If I remember correctly, the offensive line was adjusted quite frequently during the game. Lot’s of guys out of place, therefore causing some confusion as far as who blocks who.

Harrell did impress by continuing to look down field even with the pocket collapsing, if there was a pocket in the first place. I think he has improved light years over last years perfomances.

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by KWashburn on Aug 15, 2011 9:19 AM CDT reply actions

Gram Harrell has a long way to go

If he is the replacement for a soon to depart Matt Flynn then he needs to protect the football a hell of a lot better. I wish that he could have gone through McCarthy’s QB school this last off-season. Since we can’t keep Flynn we do need to give Harrell more reps with the 2nd team during this preseason. Then if TT does it right IMO he will trade Matt Flynn for a couple of early draft picks rather then just letting him go URFA after the season. I will be sorry to see Flynn go but there are quite a few teams out there who by week 4 or 5 will be hungry enough to give up those early draft picks for him.

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by cpocraig on Aug 15, 2011 9:33 AM CDT reply actions

Sloppy...

I feel very comfortable with the first team and some of the top backups… but i felt the entire second half was sloppy. Now Harrell needs to have some time in the pocket, but i agree with the ball security problem. He held onto the ball recklessly, especially when the pocket broke. He needs to keep the ball closer to his body, or at least don’t hold it like a lunch pail. I know its preseason game #1… but i dont know if i’d want him on the practice squad, much less the active roster.

by Dancing Raji on Aug 15, 2011 9:36 AM CDT reply actions

Josh Gordy

I was very impressed. His interviews are just as impressive as his play. ‘Splash’ plays will get him on this team.

Between Gordy, House, Levine, and Brandian Ross, we have some serious young talent (beyond the established guys) for our defensive backfield. M.D. Jennings also appears like he deserves more looks.

I think Levine could start for every other team in the division and Gordy certainly looks better than Chris Cook and Asher Allen.

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by Tedaldtada29 on Aug 15, 2011 10:28 AM CDT reply actions

Yeah, both Cook and Allen looked terrible. I don’t even understand how Allen is still going to be on the team. I can’t even count the number of times I’ve seen him get totally burnt since he came into the league.

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by packallday555 on Aug 15, 2011 3:31 PM CDT up reply actions

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by CoachSteveTucker on Aug 15, 2011 10:49 AM CDT reply actions

Cobb as 3rd QB?

Put Harrell on the PS. Do you really think he’s worth a roster spot, with all the other needs we have? Flynn is great! Cobb was a fair college QB, smart, and certainly could fill the ‘emergency’ role if A-rod and Flynn both were taken out of a game. Use the roster spot for another D-lineman.

by DrCheese on Aug 17, 2011 7:24 PM CDT reply actions

Huh?

with all the other needs we have

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by NorthStarr on Aug 17, 2011 11:55 PM CDT up reply actions

I think he means need for roster space due to depth.

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by Wiedmann on Aug 18, 2011 12:23 AM CDT up reply actions

But, we obviously don't need the roster space,

being as we’re below the 90-limit?

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by NorthStarr on Aug 18, 2011 2:03 AM CDT up reply actions

90-man limit

"It's a great day to be great, baby!"

"Here I am, brain the size of a planet,
and they ask me to pick up a piece of paper.
You call that job satisfaction?
'Cause, I don't."

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by NorthStarr on Aug 18, 2011 2:06 AM CDT up reply actions

for the 53 man...obviously.

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by Wiedmann on Aug 18, 2011 2:34 AM CDT up reply actions

The PS doesn't start until then

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by Wiedmann on Aug 18, 2011 2:35 AM CDT up reply actions

Jordy

Nelson was/is(?) the 3rd QB for games. I don’t expect that strategy to change, even if the player does.

by GinSlinger on Aug 19, 2011 9:58 AM CDT up reply actions

At the end of the season, Graham Harrell was promoted from the PS (right before the NE game, if I'm not mistaken)

We kept 3 QBs since then. With Flynn becoming a FA at the end of the season, my original thought was that they might groom Harrell to be the back-up for next season. Given the tough roster choices, I’m thinking more & more they aren’t going to waste a spot on a guy who, more than likely, will not play this season, and his play doesn’t indicate anything special.

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by Wiedmann on Aug 19, 2011 11:56 AM CDT up reply actions