Packers coverage and the NFL http://www.pfinsider.net//team.php?tid=11 PFInsider.net He's back. Packers QB Brett Favre will return for his 17th season in the league, one in which he will pass many more of Dan Marino's records but his sites are more focused on wins. The strong finish to the season likely helped spur him into coming back. The green offensive line will have gained some experience, but they still need more play makers around him. Bubba Franks needs to be replaced, he is nothing more than an average backup now and Favre needs that outlet receiver more than he needs big play receiver http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=11 PFInsider.net The Packers finally addressed a need, ok QB was a need but a backup... with their second pick in the 2nd round they got a corner to add depth, Auburn's Patrick Lee. He fits the Packers style as he doesn't have great speed but is physical and enjoys being in the receivers face http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=11 PFInsider.net The Green Bay Packers are no longer Brett Favre's team... in round two they added a backup or challenger to Aaron Rodgers... Louisville's Brian Brohm who could have been a top 10 pick i not for a down senior year. He didn't get a lot of help and the whole team struggled. Brohm is a good fit in the West Coast offense, but Rodgers can't be happy.. as if it isn't enough to replace Brett Favre... now he has a high second round pick sitting behind him. The Packers needed a backup as they have nothing behind Rodgers and he has shown himself to be injury prone... a bit different than Favre. Every time Rodgers has gotten into a game he has been hurt either in the game or last year in practice the week after... The Packers got a good pick, a great value but oh boy just like Philly last year http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=11 PFInsider.net Brian Brohm and Chad Henne still available here in the middle of round two and in the next 10 picks there is no team with a big QB need. Will someone trade soon for them? Or do the Packers and Dolphins who pick back to back soon stop someone's slide? The Packers always take the top available and eve with Aaron Rodgers need a backup http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=11 PFInsider.net The Packers do it again... last year no one thought they would take a defensive tackle... this year... well they don't need a receiver... so they take one, Jordy Nelson who is a good looking receiver who wasn't talked about as much as a number of others. How about Nelson and Avery being two of the top three receivers. He is a former QB who is much faster than he timed at the combine. I think Favre just cringed http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=11 PFInsider.net The Chiefs needed a corner after the first round and at the top of round two they got one in Brandon Flowers who is a physical player who could be a great fit in the Cover 2 defense they run. The Packers were up next and may have liked to get him. The Chiefs are doing amazingly well today, big time winners http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=11 PFInsider.net The Jets moved back into round one giving up their 2nd and 4th round pick to the Packers to select TE Dustin Keller. He is a strong receiving tight end / H-back. He will help and is an important key no matter who is the quarterback, the tight end is a key. He is a great addition but they need players and didn't want to give up picks... in the end we like it tho, he should really help the offense http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=11 PFInsider.net Ok here is our final 2008 NFL Mock Draft. Glad we got the first pick right and guaranteed not to get all 32 thanks to the Patriots, but never came close anyway http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=11 PFInsider.net So it's time to release our first 2008 NFL Mock Draft - another will come Friday before the draft. There is lots of intrigue and different scenarios and some trades will factor in of course, but we'll take a look where things are at now. See our 2008 NFL Mock Draft http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=11 PFInsider.net The Packers have resigned WR Ruvell Martin to a one year deal. He was an exclusive rights free agent so not much news that he is back, but considering how few players the Packers have signed this off season you have to take the news where you can get it http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=11 PFInsider.net The Packers lost another veteran as long snapper Rob Davis has decided to retire http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=11 PFInsider.net The Packers have finally stepped into free agency and signed former Rams LB Brandon Chillar to a 2 year $5.4 million deal. He will compete with Brady Poppinga for a starting job http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=11 PFInsider.net The New York Jets have signed former Packers TE Bubba Franks to a one year deal. Advertised as a 3 time Pro Bowler, Franks was never an elite tight end, rather played on a good team those years and didn't face much competition for the Pro Bowl and was a first round pick. Still he is a solid veteran backup at this point if he can stay healthy http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=11 PFInsider.net The Ravens have signed former Packers CB Frank Walker to a 2 year $3.5 million deal and resigned LB Nick Greisen to a 3 year $4 million deal http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=11 PFInsider.net Well it didn't take Brett Favre long to break down in the expected retirement tear fest. Favre said he can play but doesn't want to. He tried to make clear it was not about what the Packers did or didn't do in free agency and that he was just tired. The enjoyment was there for three hours on Sunday but the work all week and in the off season was getting to be too much. Here is a thought on all the Randy Moss stuff... Favre waited until the big names in free agency signed yes, but was he hoping the team would make some big moves? Maybe it was cautionary so he didn't announce his retirement and then see the team make the moves and wish he was back. Favre has always been honest, even maybe when he shouldn't have been, so we'll take him at his word. However if the team signed a guard or maybe a safety that would improve the team we're not sure that would have brought him back, but Favre is like a little kid on the football field and if they gave him a new toy to play with like Randy Moss it likely would have gotten him excited enough to come out and play one more year. He didn't go out like Elway, but he went out on his own and after a good year, his best in recent memory. What will he do now... nothing, he says. That seems fitting, relax and ride the tractor as has always been joked about http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=11 PFInsider.net Year after year it was the question in Green Bay, would Brett retire? Now the answer is... yes. Fox Sport first reported that Brett Favre will retire and the Packers can use the web page that someone accidentally posted last week http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=11 PFInsider.net Yes we know the salary cap has risen and the newest free agents are getting paid huge. A couple that stand out to us are Bernard Berrian and Alan Faneca, but for different reason. Berrian is not a top 5 certainly or even top 10 player at his position, he had one good year and average one the year before. Yes he is an up and coming receiver with great deep speed, but $42 million for 6 years and $16 million guaranteed? Sure the top player at the position gets paid more than he should in free agency, but Berrian wasn't the top player... what about Randy Moss. No one really counted him as they thought he was going back to the Patriots. Now how can Moss accept anything less than this... he certainly deserves to be paid much more than Berrian but the Patriots won't be paying that much. The Vikings really raised the bar on receivers here. On the other side Faneca raises the bar for offensive lineman but he certainly is in the top 3 at his position in the league and deserved to be paid more than all the guys last year, especially ones who haven't even earned a free trip to Hawaii. Faneca got more, but too much more... hint to Moss. Parity exists off the field as well. By the same token these players should be getting more than all the draft picks coming into the league. After all remember the #1 pick in the draft this year will be pushing for $35 million guaranteed. Taking that into consideration what is Moss, Faneca or even Berrian worth in comparison? It is easy to see there are some real issues that need to be fixed, but don't hold your breath. Moss... he figures to see $20-$22 million guaranteed tops, but the real questions is who will pay it... New England, Green Bay... probably not, Dallas don't count on it... after the year he had who thought he would have this much trouble finding a contract http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=11 PFInsider.net The Cleveland Browns have worked a trade for Packers franchised DT Corey Williams... but for much less than 2 first round picks. The BRowns will send their second round pick to Green Bay for Williams and then sign him to a big contract. All ends well for Williams who didn't get to fully test free agency but got his big contract and the Packers at least get something in return http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=11 PFInsider.net After placing the franchise tag on DT Corey Williams the Packers figure to be rather quiet in free agency... or do they? Randy Moss is a free agent, they were interested last year... it has been very quiet but not out of the question. The Packers receivers did play very well last year negating the major need, but how many teams wouldn't benefit from his play. Last year he showed he could behave and with Brett Favre you figure he would. Likely, maybe not but you never know http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=11 PFInsider.net The Houston Texans have trimmed their roster a bit before the start of free agency letting centers Mike Flanagan and Drew Hodgdon, TE Jeb Putzier and LB Shawn Barber go. The team had hoped Putzier would be their starter at tight end after Gary Kubiak brought him over from Denver but it just didn't work out that way. Flanagan will land as a valuable backup for a year or two yet and don't rule out a return to Green Bay http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=11 PFInsider.net Last year the Green Bay Packers almost released TE Bubba Franks, this year they did. Along with that move today they also placed the franchise tag on DT Corey Williams guaranteeing him $6.363 million this year. Williams has become a force but the Packers had great depth at the position and could have afforded to lose him. GM Ted Thompson has said he wanted to build with the defensive line like in the 90s when it was one of the best in the league. It certainly will be an expensive line, and one of the best. Aaron Kampman signed a new deal last year, KGB still has his huge deal despite being a situational rusher only (all he should have ever been) and last year's first round pick DT Justin Harrell among other will be causing havoc for another year it seems http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=11 PFInsider.net The 49ers have a difficult decision facing them with Isaac Sopoaga who will be a free agent in a couple of weeks. He could be the best available defensive tackle when free agency starts. The Titans will franchise Albert Haynesworth and the Packers may do the same with Corey WIlliams if they don't work out a deal soon. That would leave Sopoaga near the top of the list. BUT he wasn't even a starter last year or any year. He is an immense talent and started to show what he could do last year, but that doesn't really show on the stat sheet. Still it wouldn't surprise us to see him get $5+ million from another team. He is valuable to the 49ers as he can play end or nose in their 3-4, but do they want to put that much money into him. They won't find any other free agents much cheaper and with Bryant Young retiring and their other starting end a free agent as well, how much youth do they want? Would a 5 year $23 million deal get it done? Would the 49ers pay that? Can they afford not to? Oh how they wish they had the foresight last summer to lock him up for maybe $2.5 million per, then again he hadn't shown he was worth even that then http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=11 PFInsider.net Just released by the Carolina Panthers, guard Mike Wahle quickly found a new home in Seattle. The move reunites him with Mike Holmgren who was the coach in Green bay when they drafted Wahle. Now they will be together at least for this season. Wahle signed a 5 year contract worth about $3 million per http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=11 PFInsider.net Ah yes tax time is near and the pain of seeing how much money we fork over to cause deep pain in our stomachs. Then of course there is all the good that comes from it, such as members of congress spending the day listening to the he said she said of Roger Clemens and Brian McNamee (don't forget Andy Pettitte too) and now a new wonderful word "Nannygate", ugh what has this world come to? Add to that Arlen Specter grilling NFL commissioner Roger Goodell over the spygate issue, threatening congressional hearings and the league's antitrust exemption. Do these blowhard's not have anything better to do with their days??? Do we not have any serious issues to be tackled in this great country that we have time to bicker and seek headlines with this crap? Hey guys call me when you fix the economy, health care, homelessness in this rich country and a list longer than.... then we can get around to which retired baseball players did what. Other than Barry Bonds the rest of this is ridiculous and makes me not want to pay attention to the sports we all love so much. This country has become addicted to soap opera's and reality crap where everyone wants their 15 minutes. It's not like this is all brand new, the Steelers of the 70s admittedly used steroids and they certainly were not alone but no one is calling to take back their Super Bowl wins. Lester Hayes is probably my favorite corner of all time, but he reported used something to help him get a better grip. Can we all just move on and focus on trying to fix things rather than going over the top about the past. Either way Roger was dominant, the Patriots were superior and as much as it pains us Bonds was a Hall of Famer before they all crossed the line http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=11 PFInsider.net The Giants came away win the surprising win over the Packers... and what made it more surprising was Brett Favre throwing an interception in OT to help their cause. Favre and the offense looked stagnant all game and if not for a big pass play it might have been over much earlier. Eli Manning has really stepped up as of late and is doing a good job, as is the defense that looked lost to start the season. The Giants now face the Patiots in their final game to perfection. They played them well in the season finale, now can they improve on it http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=11 PFInsider.net Colts assistant head coach and QB coach Jim Caldwell is a popular man right now. He has been a target of all the head coach openings with the exception of Miami. However his most likely chance at a head coaching gig is in Indy. Either after this year or next Tony Dungy is likely to retire and Cadwell would be the most likely replacement. The Rooney rule requires teams to interview at least one minority coach before hiring, has done a lot of good to be sure. It is certainly getting Caldwell's name out there, but it won't likely land him a job. Last year 49ers assistant head coach Mike Singletary was a hot candidate and was at that time said to be very impressive, but he hasn't gotten so much as a nibble this year. Continuing the interesting way "hot" candidates come and go look at Jim Schwartz, who nearly landed the job with the 49ers that went to Mike Nolan and then was untouched for two years and now is hot again. The same thing happened to current Packers head man Mike McCarrthy, who while the Saints offensive coordinator was a hot name only to disappear for a few years and then surprisingly landed the Packers job and look what he has done there. It is interesting how this all works, not necessarily smart but interesting http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=11 PFInsider.net The Denver Broncos and defensive coordinator Jim Bates have mutually parted ways - a nicer way than to say he was fired after another bad year of defense in Denver. Bates was close to becoming the Packers head coach before the 2006 season after being their coordinator. Bates was highly sought but couldn't produce an improvement in Denver and he wanted out as well. Prior to that he ran the Dolphins defense and he will not have to look too hard to find another job though he certainly isn't on the rounds of head coaching candidates now http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=11 PFInsider.net The season of obvious awards continues with Patriots QB Tom Brady winning the league MVP award. He took 49 of the 50 votes with Packers QB Brett Favre the only remaining vote. Brady simply was amazing this year and it makes you wonder what more he could have done in the past with more receivers. He and Randy Moss seem to have brought out the best in each other and tore up opposing defenses all year. Brady set the single season passing touchdown record with 50, one better than Peyton Manning in his MVP season http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=11 PFInsider.net Not much in the way of surprises in the award season as today Bill Belichick was named as the AP coach of the year. He won with 29 votes, Packers coach Mike McCarthy was second with 15 of the 50 available votes. You can talk about spygate if want, but seriously they went 16-0.... who else did more than that? The Packers 13-3 season was great, but even a 15-1 season is a long ways from 16-0! Sygate happened during the first game and had no effect on the rest of the year. Belichick without doubt deserved the award and if anything we are surprised he didn't get more votes! Dallas' Wade Phillips and Jacksonville's Jack Del Rio each got 2 votes, and Indianapolis' Tony Dungy and Tampa Bay's Jon Gruden got one each to round out the voting http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=11 PFInsider.net Each year some teams struggle with the decision to pay a running back big money. A couple years ago it was the Seahawks Shaun Alexander who got the big deal and has done nothing since. This the Chiefs Larry Johnson held out for a big contract to have a horrible year. Meanwhile the Packers lack of a running game was a huge concern this year, and out of nowhere comes Ryan Grant who was with the Giants during training camp and he now has a 5 yard per carry average. Some thought they should have kept Ahman Green even at age 30, but he has logged only 70 carries this year for the Texans and 260 yards for a huge 3.7 yard average, and wasn't that a concern last year how the last two years in Green bay his average was down. The Broncos have shown it for years that you can get by without a huge contract to a back, though they did pay a bit this year for Travis Henry, and Selvin Young is out-performing him. It is hard to let them go or not pay them, but it can be hard on the future if you do too often as well http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=11 PFInsider.net Too many compare Cowboys QB Tony Romo to Packers QB Brett Favre. Romo grew up in Wisconsin and was a Packer fan (did we need to mention someone who lives in Wisconsin was a Packer fan?) growing up. Thursday night in the big matchup Favre looked miserable before being knocked out of the game after being hit on the arm. The hit caused some numbness in his hand and he also separated his left shoulder on the play. That actually turned out to be a bad thing as backup QB Aaron Rodgers played much better and kept the Packers in the game. In the end Romo and the air attack was too much for the Packers who fell 37-27 to the now 11-1 Dallas Cowboys http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=11 PFInsider.net The NFL suffered a tragedy with the loss of Redskins safety Sean Taylor who was shot in his home during a suspected buglary, he was 24 years old. We extend our sympathy to Sean's family, friends and teammates http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=11 PFInsider.net In the new reality series, Grandpa's challenge... Brett Favre out did Vinny Testaverde Sunday. Thankfully due to their ages it was a one day series. The Panthers looked good early but just could not hold. Everything just seems to be working in Green Bay, but the next week and a half is huge. Travelling to Detroit for Thanksgiving won't be easy and the Lions are smarting after their loss at home to the Giants. They had plans of winning both and getting in the fight for the division. The following week the Packers travel to Dallas for a Thursday night game against the Cowboys. The schedule gets a bit better after that, but home field advantage is likely going to be decided right here http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=11 PFInsider.net Vikings DE Kenechi Udeze is $7,500 lighter in the pocket after his blow to the head last week of Packers QB Brett Favre. Packers DT Corey Williams similarly lost the same amount for a shot to Vikings QB and former Wisconsin Badger Brooks Bollinger http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=11 PFInsider.net Who said the Packers were just going to have Brett Favre manage the game. Realizing they have no running game, 42 sad yards on the day. Favre threw the all 45 times against the Chargers for 369 yards and 3 TDs to tie Dan Marino for another record. More important was the comeback win putting the Pack at 3-0 on the year and dropping the Chargers to 1-2. The Packers put up 14 points in the final quarter to take the 31-24 win http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=11 PFInsider.net The Chargers need to get their running game on track Sunday against the Packers but they may be without right tackle Shane Olivea due to his ailing back according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. His replacement is a 6th round pick from last year who spent the season on the practice squad. Hmnn, Packers DE Aaron Kampman may be on his way to some more gift wrapped sacks to pad his numbers with. Don't get us wrong we love Kampman, an all energy guy and great end... but does anyone really consider him a 15+ sack a year guy? We saw plenty last year where he had free runs, blocked by a back or only a tight end. Kampman is solid versus the run as well and if the Chargers can't get LT running today it could get messy in Southern California and Norv Turner's honeymoon will be real short http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=11 PFInsider.net Packers WR Greg Jennings is expcted to make his season debut after missing the first two weeks with a hamstring strain. Brett Favre will be happy to see him. People mention how Donovan McNabb doesn't have the receivers to throw to, same for Favre. Donald Driver would be a good #2 receiver but he has lacked a #1 for a long time. He gets the best out of anyone one the field with him though and that is certain. Usually rookie receivers are hard pressed to see the field, Favre make sure they have top rookie stats for the year, just ask Jennings last year and James Jones this year. Makes you wonder what would have happened with Randy Moss http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=11 PFInsider.net The Giants are still in pain! Despite Eli Manning starting the game and looking pretty good, the Giants got their butt whipped by the surprisingly solid Green Bay Packers who now stand 2-0 after a 35-13 trouncing on the road. The Giants defense will shoulder the blame here. Tom Coughlin will not be an easy coach this week if he ever was. One positive for the Giants was Derrick Ward's running in place of Brandon Jacobs. The Packers got a great effort from Brett Favre, but they are still looking for the running game (hint it is in Houston playing for the Texans). The Giants fall to 0-2 and don't look ready to improve http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=11 PFInsider.net Packers QB Brett Favre holds another record, most wins as a starter with 149. He tied John Elway last week and took the record with an impressive35-13 win on the road where he went 29 of 38 for 286 yards with a touchdown and an INT http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=11 PFInsider.net Amid all the compliments to the Packers defensive line and their depth there, an important note - first round draft pick Justin Harrell didn't dress for the game. Harrell is full of talent and the Packers took the best player on the board and clearly see their way to winning the division and being a top team in the NFC coming through their defense, but with the depth and good play there it just adds to the questions of could they have used that pick more wisely http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=11 PFInsider.net It wasn't real pretty in Green Bay but a win is a win. The offense was not impressive but that thanks to a pathetic punt returners for the Eagles the Packers won on a late field goal. The young backfield had their ups and downs. Not much of a running game was found and Favre certainly took more shots than he or the team wanted but it wasn't horrible and you always feel a little better when you win. The positive? The defense looked real good, lots of defensive lineman rotating and they all looked good. Seems the new emerging star could be Johnny Jolley who knocked down three passes and was getting a good push http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=11 PFInsider.net Packers backup MLB Abdul Hodge may be headed to the injured reserve if he opts for surgery on his ailing knees according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Hodge has patellar tendinitis in both knees that have kept him out of practice http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=11 PFInsider.net Packers fans are hoping no news is good news for WR Donald Driver, who injured his foot Thursday night. The team is very quiet about it but hopes he is ready for the start of the season. Based on what is there to be read between the lines don't be surprised if this is something that affects him throughout the early part of the season even if he plays http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=11 PFInsider.net The Packers lost their pre-season game last night but the bigger concern is WR Donald Driver who left the game with a sprained foot. The team will get more information today but didn't believe it was more serious. They better be right or an offense lacking weapons will get much worse http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=11 PFInsider.net Here is a great article by Fox Sports' John Czarnecki about how the NFL rookie are being paid way too much. "It doesn't make sense that LaRon Landry is the highest paid safety in the game," Cowboys executive Stephen Jones told me. "And that Joe Thomas (Cleveland's top pick) has a better deal than Tom Brady. For example, Chiefs running back Larry Johnson signed yesterday for less guaranteed money than what Johnson and Thomas collected, and only a moron would say those rookies deserve more than one of the NFL's best running backs... we're right there with you John, good work http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=11 PFInsider.net The Green Bay Packers have released safety Marviel Underwood who was selected in the 4th round of 2005 http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=11 PFInsider.net The Packers recently released WR Robert Ferguson who has had trouble staying healthy in his time in Green Bay. Today he found a new home, not too far from his old one, in Minnesota with the Vikings. Ferguson can add some quality depth for the Vikings and knows the offense, now if he can just stay healthy http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=11 PFInsider.net Last year the Packers signed former Seahawks safety Marquand Manuel to replace Mark Roman who was released during camp. Now the team has accepted their mistake as Atari Bigby has taken over his place in the starting lineup. Manuel was a disappointment from the start. Roman quickly got a starting job with the 49ers and since has signed a contract extension to stay there http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=11 PFInsider.net It's only pre-season but Seahawks head coach Mike Holmgren can't be happy with the team's 48-13 butt whipping by the Green Bay Packers this weekend. The Seahawks did just about all they could wrong with turnovers and penalties. The Packers were playing a little harder than most in the pre-season and the Seahawks were without some players but don't expect that to help them this week http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=11 PFInsider.net The Packers got some bad news to start camp, WR Donald Driver will start camp on the PUP list after failing his physical. Driver has a lingering shoulder injury and while the team is being cautious if Driver needs surgery it will get even more dicey on offense for Brett Favre http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=11 PFInsider.net The Green Bay Packers have signed first round pick DT Justin Harrell to a 5 year deal worth almost $15 with $8 million guaranteed according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The deal includes a 6th year but that is easily voided. Harrell has practiced with the team during mini camps and needs to be cleared before practicing in training camp. The team has been careful as he recovers from a torn bicep from last year. The selection of Harrell was a bit of a surprise, but the Packers are trying to build a dominant defense for the long term. Brett Favre is on his last legs, eventually he will retire and clearly the team sees the defense as the future. The Packers want to build the strong line like they had in the 90s with Reggie White anchoring things. Harrell will play inside along with Ryan Pickett and Corey Williams who really stepped up last year http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=11 PFInsider.net The Green Bay Packers have signed 2nd round pick Brandon Jackson to a 4 year deal worth $2.815 million with $1.15 million guaranteed according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. The Packers have high hopes for Jackson who definitely has potential but was never a full time starter in college. Wonder how Brett Favre feels about that, bet he's not there much on passing downs http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=11 PFInsider.net The Green Bay Packers released veteran OL Kevin Barry who while a solid blocker was not a good fit in the zone blocking scheme. Barry has had trouble with injuries and was best known for lining up in the backfield in their U-71 formation under previous coach Mike Sherman. Barry is a good reserve for teams who like big powerful drive blockers. The Packers also signed third round pick safety Aaron Rouse, who is big physical safety who likes to play in the box http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=11 PFInsider.net The Dallas Cowboys have released OG Marco Rivera who is still recovering from back surgery. Rivera was a key free agent signing in 2005 but injuries have followed him since then, unlucky for the Cowboys as he never had problems previously in Green Bay where Brett Favre was disappointed to see him go. The move wasn't unexpected and at 35 Rivera will head for greener pastures http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=11 PFInsider.net The Green Bay Packers have signed 5th round pick, speedy WR David Clowney from Virginia Tech http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=11 PFInsider.net The Packers added 7 players on the second day of the draft. They added another receiver in David Clowney, a kicker Mason Crosby a solid 7th round RB in Deshawn Wynn to add depth, but waited until their final pick to add a tight end. The Packers may have gotten some good players in the draft overall, but they didn't address their needs in the right spot, nor make trades to move into the right spots to cover those needs. Granted they could use help in a number of areas, but they did have some needs they didn't address in free agency or the draft. Every other team in their division got better this off season, that certainly cannot be said about the Packers http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=11 PFInsider.net The NFL Network is reporting if Randy Moss passes a physical he will be traded to the New England Patriots who will have added their 4th new wide receiver this off season. The Patriots will send a 4th round pick to Oakland http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=11 PFInsider.net The Green Bay Packers finally got a running back late in round two selecting Brandon Jackson. He is quick but has not been a workhorse back in college. He fits the zone blocking scheme and could develop well in a backfield by committee but isn't at this point the premier back they needed http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=11 PFInsider.net The Packers traded their second round pick to the Jets for their 2nd, 3rd and 6th and also give up their 7th rounder. The Jets moved up wisely to grab LB David Harris who had a first round grade. An excellent choice for them http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=11 PFInsider.net The Packers surprised most taking DT Justin Harrell with the 16th pick in the first round, not their top need but a player who could have been a top 10 pick if he didn't get injured last year. They had bigger needs, but this could look better in a few years. Harrell has great potential and will help solidify their front. Teams win with defense and with AJ Hawk and Nick Barnett playing behind him Harrell will help let them run free and make plays. A good player but interesting choice considering their needs. They need to add a receiver but can wait a bit and may get Randy Moss yet. They need to get a back soon and this may have them on the phone to the Chargers. Watch the name Ben Patrick in round 3 http://www.pfinsider.net/team.php?tid=11