8/21/2007
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Underwood Released / Pack signs fullback
Green Bay - The Green Bay Packers signed fullback, Erryn Cobb, an undrafted rookie from Northwestern, and released safety Marviel Underwood today. Cobb, who played in 49 games for the Wildcats, including some as a linebacker and some as a tight end, was on the practice field for the morning workout. He only took part in a handful of plays because of his unfamiliarity with the offense. The 6-1, 241-pound Cobb started at tight end in 2005 and played a hybrid tight end-fullback position his senior year. He also played special teams and blocked two punts. He was not signed after the draft. Underwood's release became official after the club announced Monday night it was going to part ways with the former fourth-round pick.
Ferguson signs with Vikings
Former Green Bay Packers wide receiver Robert Ferguson potentially will get two opportunities to show his old club they made a mistake by releasing him last week after signing a free agent deal with the Minnesota Vikings. Ferguson, who was released last Friday, had been talking with both the Vikings and Houston Texans. He chose the Vikings because he has a legitimate chance to be in the starting lineup come opening day. In Houston, he would have been the third or fourth receiver. The Vikings are extremely light at wide receiver with free agent Bobby Wade holding down the top position, disappointing former first-round draft choice Troy Williamson running at No. 2 and second-round draft choice Sydney Rice running third. Ferguson was in attendance at practice Tuesday and was expected to address reporters afterward. He has not conducted an interviews since the Packers released him.
Getting a grip
Rodgers adds humility to list of personal improvements
By Bob McGinn / journalsentinel.com
Posted: Aug. 20, 2007
Green Bay - Much of Aaron Rodgers' improvement this summer has been evident in the physical art of quarterbacking: accuracy short and long, anticipation and touch, setup and delivery, decision-making, avoiding pressure and making plays on the move. But there's another element of his game that Rodgers knew needed attention. In short, he wasn't humble enough. "I came out as a 21-year-old kid still wet behind the ears thinking I had all the answers," Rodgers said Monday. "I think I started believing a little bit too much about this No. 1 draft pick and all the other stuff. "Definitely, I think I've grown up the last two years. And I've still got some ways to go." Back then, Rodgers did come across as almost too full of himself. He portrayed a self-confidence that bordered on egotism. He talked a much better game than he played. When Rodgers did get on the field, it looked as if he wasn't willing to assume responsibility. He was prone to wild swings of temperament, and his body language wasn't positive in the least. "He's got a lot of negativism to him," one personnel man said of Rodgers early last September. "Looks like he's always looking for someone to blame for his shortcomings. Whether it's protection, receivers running wrong routes, whatever. He just gets so disgusted."
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Underwood Released / Pack signs fullback
Green Bay - The Green Bay Packers signed fullback, Erryn Cobb, an undrafted rookie from Northwestern, and released safety Marviel Underwood today. Cobb, who played in 49 games for the Wildcats, including some as a linebacker and some as a tight end, was on the practice field for the morning workout. He only took part in a handful of plays because of his unfamiliarity with the offense. The 6-1, 241-pound Cobb started at tight end in 2005 and played a hybrid tight end-fullback position his senior year. He also played special teams and blocked two punts. He was not signed after the draft. Underwood's release became official after the club announced Monday night it was going to part ways with the former fourth-round pick.
Ferguson signs with Vikings
Former Green Bay Packers wide receiver Robert Ferguson potentially will get two opportunities to show his old club they made a mistake by releasing him last week after signing a free agent deal with the Minnesota Vikings. Ferguson, who was released last Friday, had been talking with both the Vikings and Houston Texans. He chose the Vikings because he has a legitimate chance to be in the starting lineup come opening day. In Houston, he would have been the third or fourth receiver. The Vikings are extremely light at wide receiver with free agent Bobby Wade holding down the top position, disappointing former first-round draft choice Troy Williamson running at No. 2 and second-round draft choice Sydney Rice running third. Ferguson was in attendance at practice Tuesday and was expected to address reporters afterward. He has not conducted an interviews since the Packers released him.
Getting a grip
Rodgers adds humility to list of personal improvements
By Bob McGinn / journalsentinel.com
Posted: Aug. 20, 2007
Green Bay - Much of Aaron Rodgers' improvement this summer has been evident in the physical art of quarterbacking: accuracy short and long, anticipation and touch, setup and delivery, decision-making, avoiding pressure and making plays on the move. But there's another element of his game that Rodgers knew needed attention. In short, he wasn't humble enough. "I came out as a 21-year-old kid still wet behind the ears thinking I had all the answers," Rodgers said Monday. "I think I started believing a little bit too much about this No. 1 draft pick and all the other stuff. "Definitely, I think I've grown up the last two years. And I've still got some ways to go." Back then, Rodgers did come across as almost too full of himself. He portrayed a self-confidence that bordered on egotism. He talked a much better game than he played. When Rodgers did get on the field, it looked as if he wasn't willing to assume responsibility. He was prone to wild swings of temperament, and his body language wasn't positive in the least. "He's got a lot of negativism to him," one personnel man said of Rodgers early last September. "Looks like he's always looking for someone to blame for his shortcomings. Whether it's protection, receivers running wrong routes, whatever. He just gets so disgusted."
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