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http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/post/_/id/60083/packers-53-man-roster-projection
There is a Vince Young thread, but I want to specifically talk about the backup spot behind Rodgers. Rob Demovsky, who definitely watches a lot of training camp practices, seems to think that we are going to keep VY. I think that's crazy. While Harrell doesn't seem to have progressed and probably won't at this point, he knows the system and playbook. If we keep two QBs and Rodgers goes down in Week 1, why would we rest the season's hopes on Vince learning the playbook in the upcoming weeks & months? It's not like we have a reliable ground game to fall back upon!
What I could see is keeping Harrell and Young until Young reaches the threshold that gives the coaches comfort. Then they could part ways with Harrell mid-season to make room for an injury-related roster move.
Does anyone else like the notion of keeping just VY as the backup?
Quarterbacks (2):Aaron Rodgers,Vince Young
Analysis: Keeping three quarterbacks is unlikely, so the Packers have to decide between Young and Graham Harrell. There’s a growing sense within the organization that they need a better backup than Harrell. Young might not have a firm grasp of the offense for several more weeks or even months, but it’s a risk they may be willing to take.
There is a Vince Young thread, but I want to specifically talk about the backup spot behind Rodgers. Rob Demovsky, who definitely watches a lot of training camp practices, seems to think that we are going to keep VY. I think that's crazy. While Harrell doesn't seem to have progressed and probably won't at this point, he knows the system and playbook. If we keep two QBs and Rodgers goes down in Week 1, why would we rest the season's hopes on Vince learning the playbook in the upcoming weeks & months? It's not like we have a reliable ground game to fall back upon!
What I could see is keeping Harrell and Young until Young reaches the threshold that gives the coaches comfort. Then they could part ways with Harrell mid-season to make room for an injury-related roster move.
Does anyone else like the notion of keeping just VY as the backup?