*Official* Green Bay Packers discussion thread Part V

[NeoKantian]

Packers are concerned that Johnathan Franklin's neck injury might end his career.

I think I remember that hit too. It was when he fumbled on a kickoff return. Sucks if he's out for good. If it's that serious then it's probably a nerve issue or fractured vertebrae or something.

[papi93]

I have a feeling that's going to carry over into the season... good thing we signed a ton of LB's this offseason.

Julius Peppers is going to get a lot more playing time. It would have been nice just to bring Peppers in for pass rush situations to prevent him from wearing down over the season.

[papi93]

I think I remember that hit too. It was when he fumbled on a kickoff return. Sucks if he's out for good. If it's that serious then it's probably a nerve issue or fractured vertebrae or something.

Franklin has now confirmed that his career is over.

[NeoKantian]

Franklin has now confirmed that his career is over.

Dat feel. He would have been such a weapon. Oh well, at least he still has his health or whatever is left.

[iamgenus]

Franklin has now confirmed that his career is over.

That's really sad to hear. Kid just got into the league. Can't even imagine having spent most of your life playing this game and having it end so quick

[wsuwarrior]

Franklin has now confirmed that his career is over.

That sucks big time. I remember thinking how big of a steal he was in the 4th round.

[Doc1232]

Franklin news sucks so much. I was excited to see what he could do after that Cinci game. Sad to hear such a young player be done so quick.

It does make the James Starks resigning, which i criticized and hated before, make a lot more sense. Were still stacked a RB.

[jerkeife]

Damn. We can't keep anyone.

[wsuwarrior]

Franklin news sucks so much. I was excited to see what he could do after that Cinci game. Sad to hear such a young player be done so quick.

It does make the James Starks resigning, which i criticized and hated before, make a lot more sense. Were still stacked a RB.

I said that Starks was a priority signing, just saying.

[BMatt]

That sucks big time. I remember thinking how big of a steal he was in the 4th round.

I was always on the Franklin bandwagon, the guy was an absolute monster in college. Sucks to see a guy's career cut so short.

Surprisingly, the hosts on the Big Show (1250 AM) yesterday afternoon were not that upset about hearing the Franklin news. Almost all of them thought that Franklin was a long shot to make the roster this year.

[ugottabjoshinme]

Franklin news sucks so much. I was excited to see what he could do after that Cinci game. Sad to hear such a young player be done so quick.

It does make the James Starks resigning, which i criticized and hated before, make a lot more sense. Were still stacked a RB.

How could you hate the Starks signing? GB didn't overpay at all.

[NeoKantian]

How could you hate the Starks signing? GB didn't overpay at all.

With lacy and if Starks can stay healthy and play like he did last year...oh lawdy. Then if Harris can get going too...that's a good 1-2-3 combo.

[HELIX35]

Jesus that's sad

[AMeyer9]

Damn that sucks. Not just for the team but for him. Gets drafted into the NFL after tearing it up in college and gets a career ending injury his first season. Talk about devastation

[Doc1232]

How could you hate the Starks signing? GB didn't overpay at all.

I didnt think we over payed, I just thought it was money we could of spent in better places like James Jones. Now that we know about franklin and drafted 3 WRs that sounds dumb, but at the time I would of liked that better. (I thought Franklin would b a weapon this year)

[papi93]

I havent heard anything about Colt Lyerla lately...Im not sure if thats a good thing or a bad thing.

Quarless has not practiced all off season and it sounds like Richard Rodgers is going to take Finley's old position for now. Nothing on Colt that I have heard.

[wsuwarrior]

Quarless has not practiced all off season and it sounds like Richard Rodgers is going to take Finley's old position for now. Nothing on Colt that I have heard.

Yea its sounding like Rodgers wasnt such a reach after all. I read on Ask Vic that Colt made a nice sideline catch one day, and had a bad drop another.

The practices this summer are going to get interesting for the TE position.

[AMeyer9]

Jeff Janis and DuJuan Harris have been back as kickoff returners. Actually really like this combo.

Everyone's praising defense.

Eddie Lacy putting the hurt on.

Clay Mathews still not practicing.

Also found this interesting... "Next we travel to Green Bay, where the Packers are using a GPS system that they hope will help reduce injuries, per the Green Bay Press-Gazette.
The Packers have imported GPS technology from Catapult Sports -- an Australian company that introduced GPS technology for monitoring athletes in the early 2000s -- to help keep track of their players' workload during practices. The team hopes the information provided by the GPS system can yield some insight into how to tailor workout regiments to try to avoid injuries that have plagued players the past few seasons.Technological tinkering by teams during the offseason isn't new, but with the pervasiveness of systems now available, we expect more franchises to utilize high-tech gadgets more and more to try to gain an edge. "

Only team using this technology right now. We'll see who follows and how effective it is. Interesting nonetheless

Yea its sounding like Rodgers wasnt such a reach after all. I read on Ask Vic that Colt made a nice sideline catch one day, and had a bad drop another.

The practices this summer are going to get interesting for the TE position.

McCarthy said Richard Rodgers is putting on weight and has had some awesome catches. Between him and Colt... Dayuum. Doesn't sound like the Finley thing is getting anywhere with the packers.

[ExplosiveC4]

Crazy how 2 years ago, ced benson was our starter. Our team has whored thru RBs. This Franklin news is straight up heartbreaking for the kid. I'm happy we've finally found our hulk tho.

<3 <3 Lacy.

[papi93]

Brandon Bostick showed up at least 10lbs. overweight (most likely due to his injury) and Richard Rodgers has been so good as a receiving tight end there has been no mention of Colt...and little of Quarless.

[wsuwarrior]

Watch Rodgers become the best TE out of this draft.

[papi93]

Coaching staff has been high on DuJuan Harris...he was named the starter last year before going down. He has to be a lock for some third down duties now that the Packers are looking to lighten the workload on Lacy. McCarthy has pounded his lead back into a pulp in the past so it will be interesting to see if he sticks with giving more looks to Starks and Harris.

[AMeyer9]

Coaching staff has been high on DuJuan Harris...he was named the starter last year before going down. He has to be a lock for some third down duties now that the Packers are looking to lighten the workload on Lacy. McCarthy has pounded his lead back into a pulp in the past so it will be interesting to see if he sticks with giving more looks to Starks and Harris.

I can see it though, even with the news of Franklin we still have a top 3 RB core.

Watch Rodgers become the best TE out of this draft.

Very possible. Ex-receiver who LIKES to block -- good combo in my book.

[papi93]

This is going to be the first preseason in quite some time where the 2nd & 3rd quarterback play will be watchable. No more Harrell or Coleman...thank you. Tolzien is reportedly putting in more work than the coaching staff (is there before them) and Flynn says there no guarantee that he will win the number two position. Looking forward to the battle.

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[Clockwork123]

Watch Rodgers become the best TE out of this draft.

If that's true, I think the guy throwing him the football will have a little bit to do with it. I can hear Primetime already on NFL game day "rodgers to rodgers, aaron like dat rodgers.. cuz he is like dat!"

[wsuwarrior]

If that's true, I think the guy throwing him the football will have a little bit to do with it. I can hear Primetime already on NFL game day "rodgers to rodgers, aaron like dat rodgers.. cuz he is like dat!"

Im immediately annoyed by that.

[papi93]

Johnny Jolly has received clearance from his neck injury and could be brought in at veteran minimum.

[AMeyer9]

Johnny Jolly has received clearance from his neck injury and could be brought in at veteran minimum.

That's good to hear after the Franklin thing. Our O-line is getting a ton of praise going into the year so far saying it's "the strength of our team". This also pleases me greatly.

[papi93]

LT David Bakhtiari has reportedly added 10lbs. of muscle to help him with bull rushers and to become a better run blocker.

[NeoKantian]

LT David Bakhtiari has reportedly added 10lbs. of muscle to help him with bull rushers and to become a better run blocker.

Ten pounds of muscle? What's he on cell tech?