Have you seen the actual size of an NFL playbook? Whether for the offense or defense, it’s immense, and I can’t imagine trying to learn all of that at the start of training camp, as last year’s rookies had to do.

Many were successful doing so, as the record number of rookie starts in 2011 would seem to indicate, but something else may have been at work there.

It a shame the OTAs are so restrictive. As an example, Lawrence and Harrell(I don't believe) have never played in a regular season game and still can't participate. I'm sure there are many others in the league in sililar situations. It's almost like collusion by the player's association against the young players, limiting their development.

Originally Posted by: PackerTraxx 

First, Why do you use DE Guy's first name?
It can be so confusing when people use first names, out of context.

Second, it's my understanding that all the signed players can work out in OTAs.
I think what you complaining about is the rookie mini camps.
The non-rookies aren't allowed into the rookie mini camps. Rookies only.

Originally Posted by: beast 

Not that it's a big deal, but the Packers would have liked to have Harrell there. I just think it could be a little less restrictive for players who have never been active for a game or something like that. On the other hand I guess the rooks get more attention this way. Bottom line, I just don't like to see a player that is willing to learn,work and practice to improve himself not have that opportunity.

Originally Posted by: PackerTraxx