End of the Line for Robert Ferguson
It just had to be done. Part of me always hoped he would justify Mike Sherman's faith in him, but he had never shown it on the field. QB Brett Favre gave him far too many opportunities to show that he was a deep threat who could fight for the ball, like WR Javon Walker did, but it never worked for Ferguson. It was a nice luxury to keep Ferguson and his $1.8 million cap figure on the books this offseason, let him show he's healthy and give him a chance to compete for a job. He was given a lot of opportunities this preseason and in the scrimmage to play with the first team offense. He does appear healthy, but he didn't do anything to stand out on the field.
This does give a strong indication who is likely to stick at wide receiver. Obviously WRs Donald Driver, Greg Jennings, and James Jones. Mike McCarthy specifically mentioned WRs Carlyle Holiday and Ruvell Martin, so they are probably staying too. The rest of the wide receivers in camp are probably on the outside looking in, with WR Shaun Bodiford first in line from that group. The Packers tried a lot of different people as punt and kick returners in the first preseason game, so they probably aren't looking to keep someone who can only return kicks which might be bad news for rookie 5th round WR David Clowney, who looks a little undersized to play receiver in the NFL but has the speed to become a return man.
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Too bad
I'm a little surprised because he had a few things going for him.
- Veteran among a lot of young receivers
- Good special teams player.
- At least some chemistry with Favre.
But "moving in a different direction" sounds accurate. I also inferred that Jones and Martin are locks at the #3 and #4 spots.
I'm guessing Bodiford is ahead for the 5th and last spot with Clowney destined for the practice squad.
by grant76 on
Aug 17, 2007 9:06 AM CDT
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Just saw that he was released...
Maybe nobody wanted to pick up the contract.
by grant76 on
Aug 17, 2007 4:42 PM CDT
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don't forget...
- Driver
- Jennings
- Jones
- Martin
- Holiday
*7. Clowney
The last two are practice squad candidates and will make the roster only if they show some jaw-dropping special teams skills. The coaches love Bodiford (they did a happy dance when Matt Millen took him away from Mike Martz in Detroit early last year and stashed him on injured reserve), but Thompson is on record as saying that he won't keep a designated returner.
Don't forget, Koren Robinson will be back before midseason.
I'm sad to see Ferguson go. He always seemed to have a good attitude, and he forever cemented his image as a tough guy when he made an unconscious catch a few years back. It was literally unconscious, since Jacksonville's Donavin Darius tried to remove Ferguson's head from his body. Ferguson was out cold before he hit the ground, but the ball remained cradled gently in his hands, earning a desperately-needed first down and my lifelong respect.
Ultimately, he was too inconsistent though - had a hard time getting open, dropped some passes here and there, and was always injured. I hope someday he can put it all together and have some solid years, but with young, improving, hard-working payers like Martin and Holiday on the roster, it was time for Ferguson to go.
by NiceGuyJoey on
Aug 17, 2007 8:11 PM CDT
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Koren Robinson
by Brandon on
Aug 17, 2007 11:08 PM CDT
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yes
- He's pretty inexpensive.
- They went through the trouble of signing him to a two-year deal last year.
- They already took the PR hit for signing a troubled character. Cutting ties now doesn't make the team look better.
- He's 27, with very little wear on his body.
All this is moot, of course, if Robinson hasn't been taking care of himself physically, mentally, or behaviorally.
by NiceGuyJoey on
Aug 17, 2007 11:18 PM CDT
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