Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New media
New media comments
New resources
Latest activity
Media
New media
New comments
Search media
Resources
Latest reviews
Search resources
Members
Current visitors
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Open Football Discussion
Green Bay Packers Fan Forum
Draft Talk
2016 Draft Archive
Packers pick #4A Blake Martinez Stanford LB
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="HardRightEdge" data-source="post: 663946"><p>Buffalo took Ragland and Listenbee, two guys I wanted the Packers to take. I'll be seeing them this year in the half dozen or so Bills games I usually watch.</p><p></p><p>I looked at Listenbee's tape on Amish's recommendation. The guy played his senior year with a double sports hernia, ran 4.39 at the Combine with those hernias, followed by surgery. This guy isn't some Ted Ginn or Heyward-Bey, where it was always an adventure in their tracking a deep ball, and then a further adventure in their actually trying to catch it if they could find it. His ball tracking is outstanding, good hands, and competitive at the ball.</p><p></p><p>The Packers could have taken Listenbee in the 5th. instead of Davis. Maybe they liked Davis' return potential. Or maybe they just didn't like Listenbee's cockiness, something that would not bother Rex Ryan.</p><p></p><p>Here's the thing...Listenbee's boasts are not unjustified. He claimed he would have gotten into the 4.2's without the hernias, and might have broken the Combine record. That's justified. This guy ran a 10.02 wind aided 100 meters which is blazing fast in the post-steroid era. Highly decorated college sprinter. He claims he would be on the Olympic team, but he's going to focus on football. Again, if it were just speed, it wouldn't matter...track and catch is what you need to effectively stretch the field...the QB can put the ball over either shoulder away from any defender or closing safety. This is something you'll never ever get from Janis...he's just not that kind of player.</p><p></p><p>I can't help but think the cockiness was a Packer turnoff, even if it is a common trait of the wideouts and perimeter corners (along with short memories) who are constantly exposed to the TV camera in one-on-ones in space.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HardRightEdge, post: 663946"] Buffalo took Ragland and Listenbee, two guys I wanted the Packers to take. I'll be seeing them this year in the half dozen or so Bills games I usually watch. I looked at Listenbee's tape on Amish's recommendation. The guy played his senior year with a double sports hernia, ran 4.39 at the Combine with those hernias, followed by surgery. This guy isn't some Ted Ginn or Heyward-Bey, where it was always an adventure in their tracking a deep ball, and then a further adventure in their actually trying to catch it if they could find it. His ball tracking is outstanding, good hands, and competitive at the ball. The Packers could have taken Listenbee in the 5th. instead of Davis. Maybe they liked Davis' return potential. Or maybe they just didn't like Listenbee's cockiness, something that would not bother Rex Ryan. Here's the thing...Listenbee's boasts are not unjustified. He claimed he would have gotten into the 4.2's without the hernias, and might have broken the Combine record. That's justified. This guy ran a 10.02 wind aided 100 meters which is blazing fast in the post-steroid era. Highly decorated college sprinter. He claims he would be on the Olympic team, but he's going to focus on football. Again, if it were just speed, it wouldn't matter...track and catch is what you need to effectively stretch the field...the QB can put the ball over either shoulder away from any defender or closing safety. This is something you'll never ever get from Janis...he's just not that kind of player. I can't help but think the cockiness was a Packer turnoff, even if it is a common trait of the wideouts and perimeter corners (along with short memories) who are constantly exposed to the TV camera in one-on-ones in space. [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Members online
DoURant
Latest posts
Transfer portal and NIL Money, how they have changed college sports".
Latest: Thirteen Below
Today at 3:58 AM
College Sports
Pick 198 Warren Brinson DT Georgia
Latest: DoURant
Yesterday at 3:46 PM
Draft Talk
H
Final Thoughts on 2025 Draft
Latest: Heyjoe4
Yesterday at 2:07 PM
Draft Talk
2025 Roster - Semi Live Thread
Latest: OldSchool101
Yesterday at 1:54 PM
Green Bay Packers Fan Forum
2025 NFL Schedule Release
Latest: Pokerbrat2000
Yesterday at 12:42 PM
Green Bay Packers Fan Forum
Forums
Open Football Discussion
Green Bay Packers Fan Forum
Draft Talk
2016 Draft Archive
Packers pick #4A Blake Martinez Stanford LB
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn more…
Top
Transfer portal and NIL Money, how they have changed college sports".
