Keep an eye on these 3 undrafted rookies

nerdmann
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8 years ago

G Rotheram, ILB Dantzler and RB Crockett head this year's class of unheralded new players.

Guys with some good size/speed combinations.

These guys WANT to come here, because they know they have a legit shot. Thanks Ted!

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StoicFire
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8 years ago

"Since Ted Thompson became general manager in 2005, the Packers have the most snaps from undrafted players in the NFL at 77,079, according to ESPN.com, with the next-closest team well behind at 54,105."

That is kind of a remarkable statistic, especially considering the team has been a perennial contender. I mean, I understand having Aaron under center really helps, but statistics like this make it pretty clear why undrafted players turn down other teams offers to try to make it in Green Bay.

It is also a gift that keeps on giving in the sense that it seems cyclical: the most undrafted guys play here, therefore the best undrafted guys come here for a shot, therefore more undrafted guys play here, and so on...

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nerdmann
Premier Member Topic Starter

8 years ago

Originally Posted by: StoicFire

Yep, and guys who are easy on the cap.

“Winning is not a sometime thing, it is an all the time thing. You don't do things right once in a while…you do them right all the time.”

QCHuskerFan
Member

8 years ago

Yes, but if Ted Thompson weren't such a terrible drafter, they wouldn't need to find quality UDFA!

Sarcasm off.

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