Roster Additions after Cut Down?

[GreenBaySlacker]

It's gonna be just lacy Starks and ripkowski on the 53

Agree on 2 rb , 1 fb only. Cobb and montgomery Will surely get some too.

 

[Pokerbrat2000]

If the Packers are considering keeping Burks, I hope they have their eyes on Mack Brown (Washington cut him). Granted was just a preseason game, but he looked awesome the other night against Tampa Bay.

But I do agree with many of you, DL is a spot I think TT is keeping close eye on who is available. Not sure why, but I keep smelling Pot Roast and that isn't saying I am in favor of bringing him in, just seems like a move TT might make.

 

[Pkrjones]

Red Bryant released by AZ. Big, strong 2 down run stuffer... what GB is looking for, isn't it?

 

[Pokerbrat2000]

Denver releases Ronnie Hillman, wouldn't mind seeing the Packers put a waiver claim in for him.

 

[Vrill]

Denver releases Ronnie Hillman, wouldn't mind seeing the Packers put a waiver claim in for him.

I'd like to see us sign Hillman and either Terrence Knighton or Red Bryant and call it a 53.

 

[Sky King]

I'd like to see us sign Hillman and either Terrence Knighton or Red Bryant and call it a 53.

Will TT make any such moves until after the Jacksonville game, if at all?

 

[Deleted member 6794]

Denver releases Ronnie Hillman, wouldn't mind seeing the Packers put a waiver claim in for him.

Hillman is a vested veteran and therefore doesn't have to clear waivers. As a free agent he can sign with a team immediately.

Will TT make any such moves until after the Jacksonville game, if at all?

Thompson made some moves to save cap space over the last few days so I don't expect him to sign a veteran to a fully guaranteed contract before week 1.

 

[Firethorn1001]

Seeing that they claimed RB Pressley from the Vikings.

 

[Vrill]

Seeing that they claimed RB Pressley from the Vikings.

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2016/profiles/jhurell-pressley?id=2556233
PRO DAY RESULTS

40-yard dash: 4.38 seconds
Vertical: 33 1/2 inches
Broad jump: 9 feet, 9 inches
Short shuttle: 4.06 seconds
3-cone: 6.92 seconds
Bench: 25 reps of 225 pounds

This dude can fly. Is he our 3rd RB now? Or have we recently released someone I am not aware of?

 

[Vrill]

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[Pokerbrat2000]

Is he our 3rd RB now? Or have we recently released someone I am not aware of?

Guessing this would mean Brandon Burks will be waived.

 

[Vrill]

This dude has wheels. Check that video out above I posted.

 

[TeamTundra]

Really like the Pressley signing. He has legit 4.38 speed and return abilities.

Also, Geronimo Allison cleared waivers so hopefully we can sign him to the
practice squad along with Carl Bradford.

Edit - Per Ryan Wood, Carl Bradford has been added to the Packers practice squad.

 

[Pokerbrat2000]

My guess is that the 53 we saw at the end of the day yesterday wont be the same by this time tomorrow. Some players may be IR'd, or waived and resigned to PS. Looks like the RB position is already changing. Waiting for Janis or Davis being shifted to IR and then who knows what happens at LS, DL and ILB. Bradford being signed to the PS may cover ILB (in the Packers minds).

 

[7thFloorRA]

I would rather see Davis on IR than Janis. Janis' injury isn't a huge deal and he can play special teams right now with the club.

 

[Pokerbrat2000]

I would rather see Davis on IR than Janis. Janis' injury isn't a huge deal and he can play special teams right now with the club.

Either would make sense depending in the severity of their injuries. I know their was some concern about Janis being able to tackle on special teams with his hand in a club. I think they saw enough of Davis and with the 5th round selection weren't going to waive him, so to fully protect him IR makes sense if that shoulder won't be right for awhile.

 

[Pkrjones]

"While he tends to bounce runs wide too often, he has the footwork, agility and explosiveness to get away with it. Pressley is a change-of-pace runner with almost no third-down value but the juice to make NFL teams take notice."
http://www.nfl.com/draft/2016/profiles/jhurell-pressley?id=2556233

 

[sjb12681]

I would expect any moves for released talent (not rookie, or younger players) to occur at this point after week 1 due to the rules regulating vet players. If signed today (or any time prior to opening day) their contract for year 1 becomes fully guaranteed. If signed after week 1, its no longer guaranteed.

 

[LarrysCrookedFinger]

This dude has wheels. Check that video out above I posted.

I didn't really see the speed in that video, but it did show he knows how to be patient and follow blocks.

 

[Pokerbrat2000]

I saw the speed, while I don't know who the guys were on the Rams chasing him, but given their jersey numbers they probably weren't slow either and he outran them. Pressley, at 5-foot-10 and 206 pounds, ran a 4.39-second, 40-yard dash at New Mexico’s pro day this spring.

Looking forward to seeing him in Green and Gold, especially week 2

 

[Half Empty]

Also, albeit a single run, I like seeing him keep his balance while getting hit several times.

 

[Sky King]

He's an upgrade over Crockett.

 

[Deleted member 6794]

He's an upgrade over Crockett.

Pressley is a different kind of running back than Crockett. If the Packers plan on using a change-of-pace back he presents an upgrade over Crockett.