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He's very quick off the ball ... and he's got the ability to accelerate, the feet to close on a quarterback, and I think it's impressive the way an athlete like that can play with his hands and play square along the line of scrimmage.
He's got a great lateral cut, spin move ... He's played at a fairly high level. Good kid.
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Recent NFL history does not bode well for Rex Ryan
which an incumbent coach works for a new GM, and you'll see the odds are against Ryan. Consider: In 2005, the Packers hired Ted Thompson as general manager while retaining head coach Mike Sherman . A year later, Sherman was out after a 4-12 season, and Thompson Read more »
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The 6 Best and Worst Moves of the Packers' 2013 Offseason
When the Green Bay Packers selected defensive end Datone Jones in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft, I'm sure that Ted Thompson remembered the 45-31 NFC divisional playoff loss to the San Francisco 49ers. The Niners had 579 total yards in that game, from Bleacher Report Read more »
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Packers hope UCLA's Jones can bring versatility to defensive line
GREEN BAY, Wis. -- The demand seems simple enough. In today's NFL, teams need large, athletic defensive linemen. As the spread offense proliferates, defenses must dot the field with multiple defensive backs. And more players on the back end means fewer p from Miami Herald Read more »
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Packers expect intense competition at running back position
GREEN BAY, Wis. -- One of the greatest myths clouding the Green Bay Packers' 2012 season was that Mike McCarthy refused to run the football. Suggestions of "balance" often made the coach cringe. He did, indeed, try to run. Problem is, there's a differenc from Miami Herald Read more »
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History shows undrafted TEs have chance to earn roster spot with Packers
When the 57 players taking part in the Green Bay Packers rookie orientation strolled into town last Thursday, coach Mike McCarthy was awaiting them with a message. Over the course of the teams four consecutive playoff appearances, many have lauded the Pa from Green Bay Press-Gazette Read more »
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Mike Vandermause column: Major changes should boost Packers offense
The Green Bay Packers never will settle for mediocrity as long as Ted Thompson and Mike McCarthy are running the show. In an obvious reaction to last years slip in offensive production, the Packers have undergone a major offseason transformation. For the from Green Bay Press-Gazette Read more »
