Randall Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 I couldn't find a Packers page in the last 6 pages so here's a new one. I think they are hoping too much Rouse and Harrell will be healthy at some point. From TT's press conference. GM Ted Thompson will be speaking shortly. We'll bring you any news and notes here. On Anthony Smith: "We had an opportunity to get a guy from Baltimore that could play, safety and on special teams. That's what it came down to." On Martin: "Active guy, good feet. We studied him quite a bit out of Wyoming, we liked him then. A lot of times we base a lot of our pick ups on what we thought of them in college." On Brohm: "It was because of the strength of our roster." On whether they are looking at other QBs: "Not at this time, no." On Ruvell Martin: "That was painful. He's everything you want in a Packer. At the same time we felt like Brett (Swain) had earned a spot on the team. They both had. Special teams was probably what it came down to." On Rouse: "He would be healthy enough at some point." On Harrell: "We will attempt 6, 8, 10 months of strong rehab...No one is giving up on anybody." On Sutton: "Came down to us having a number of good backs. Sorry to lose him. But we gave him a big hug." Packers didn't put a claim on any player. On Meredith: "He's coming along. I thought this last game was his best game. I think the move to the outside is something he needs to experience." "There's a confident air in our locker room." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatman Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 Best team ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sugar Magnolia Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 Best team ever. Let's hope so--I seem to be drafting a lot of Packers players, not my intention necessarily when going into the drafts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted September 6, 2009 Author Share Posted September 6, 2009 Ditka likes them to win the NFC North Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 Ditka likes them to win the NFC North I think the Packers might be the team to beat in the NFC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaFreak Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Overrated... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Hoyle Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Harrell is damaged goods. They should have known better based on his past injuries. But, the Packers really look like the team to beat. If their D/ST can play on fire like they did the first 3 Preseason games, they can go. The offense is clicking too. It seems to be a three horse race with the Bears, Vikes, and Pack. GB seemed to have more going into the season, but the Vikings D/ST is good too. Da Bears are still trying to find some consistency on both sides of the ball. Time will tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawk37 Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 The Packers ARE the team to beat in the NFC. They look really good. And Donald Driver looks real fresh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griff321 Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 The Vikings ARE the team to beat in the NFC. They look really good. And Donald Driver looks real fresh. Fixt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted September 7, 2009 Author Share Posted September 7, 2009 Fixt. Shouldn't Vikings fans be carrying Favre's jock or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeR Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Ditka likes them to win the NFC North A likely sign of doom. I drafted Rodgers and Grant Thinking of offering the K Smith owner Grant, straight trade. Do not like that many eggs in one basket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawk37 Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Fixt. The vikings have a donald driver? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budlitebrad Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Interesting note on Brett Swain, courtesy of Lori Nickel. Swain was the first person Martin called after finding out he was cut. "Saturday was actually really nerve-wracking. You never know what is going to happen. I didn’t get a call until about 1:30. This is how good of a man Ruvell Martin is – he called me at about 1:30 in the afternoon and he said that he wanted to give me an early congratulations. It touched my heart and that’s one thing I will learn from him. He’s taught me since I’ve been here, be a good person and have good character. I love Ruvell for that." That's all class right there. Hate to see him go, but Swain seems to have a higher ceiling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 That's all class right there. Hate to see him go, but Swain seems to have a higher ceiling. Martin will catch on somewhere and get a lot more PT than he could in Green Bay. The guy has everything needed to be a no.3 on a ton of teams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazysight Posted September 8, 2009 Share Posted September 8, 2009 (edited) Has the team improved its defense? That's the key question. People keep talking about their offense, but their offense was awesome last year. Without an improved defense GB will be no better than it was last year. Edited September 8, 2009 by Crazysight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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