Bringing The Arena League to Green Bay: The Packers Sign Nick Hill

by Brandon on Jan 20, 2012 5:00 PM CST in Green Bay Packers News

Packers sign QB Nick Hill - JSOnline. The Green Bay Packers refuse to leave any stone unturned. They've signed Nick Hill out of the Arena Football League, where he's played since 2010. He's a southpaw, so he'd definitely stand out from the other quarterbacks.

He played college ball at Southern Illinois. But he failed to win a roster spot with the Bears after he signed with them as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He apparently hasn't drawn a lot of NFL interest since then.

In the weeks before free agency and the draft, the Packers have some roster spots available. Maybe they'll get a closer look at him in offseason workouts, but it's possible they release him in a month or two if they decide to sign an extra undrafted free agent. He might be able to spend sometime learning from Mike McCarthy, which couldn't hurt him going forward.

Here's some more information on him from NFL Draft Scout if you're interested.

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YES!!!

[Cut Rodgers, start Nick Hill, etc. etc.]

15-1 [One and done... *SIGH*]
Back on track to Super Bowl XLVII!
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by arodgb on Jan 20, 2012 5:53 PM CST reply actions

Looks like they're getting ready for Flynn's departure.

At least now if Flynn leaves, we will have a some qbs going through McCarthy’s qb school. Hopefully he’ll be a quality backup.

by stratefaced on Jan 20, 2012 7:14 PM CST via mobile reply actions

So maybe we won't draft one?

I was hoping to draft one late in the draft. I know, things could change.

And with that:

Harrell meet Rodger’s clipboard – clipboard meet Harrell
Hill meet Harrell’s clipboard – clipboard meet Hill

by king.nothing on Jan 20, 2012 9:48 PM CST reply actions

Ugh, what's up with JSonline charging after 20 articles a month...

I can’t read it, but I’m hoping he will succeed.

On Wisconsin!

by Celtin on Jan 20, 2012 10:51 PM CST reply actions

I Know it sucks!

Hey Brandon we need your help here! Get us discount for all Packer fans who post on APC. You need to get in bed w/ JSOnline…

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by Strohman on Jan 21, 2012 10:20 AM CST up reply actions

I like it.

Subtle sarcasm. :)

"Perfection is not attainable,
but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence."

"We're nobody's underdog!"

"We don't play scared!"

After further review,
the Munsters of the Midway still suck!

by NorthStarr on Jan 22, 2012 3:29 AM CST up reply actions

Maybe this means we'll use ALL of our picks on Defense this year.

After last week’s performance, it sure wouldn’t hurt.

by Jurp on Jan 22, 2012 10:13 AM CST reply actions

Draft ALL the defensive ends!!!!

Sorry, wouldn’t work on work computer to make one, so there’s this:

When life gives ya lemons, shut up and eat your damn lemons.
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by P-Townfan on Jan 22, 2012 11:00 AM CST up reply actions