packfntk Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 on Twitter Pete Dougherty wrote: Packers promoted Graham Harrell to 53-man roster because Buffalo tried to sign him to its 53 this week. Looks like the Bills tried to snag one of the Packers players. Packers are going to need him next year when we lose Flynn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 It must be that time of year again when the playoffs are but a dream and the Bills begin raiding other teams' practice squads... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffaloed in Pa Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 It must be that time of year again when the playoffs are but a dream and the Bills begin raiding other teams' practice squads... Yeah lets ruin someonelse career. The curse of Ralph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Bizarre move--altough the Gailey offense seems to be moving towrds the Leach 60 pass/game plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsVet Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Gailey has a bunch of college coaches, save for Catavolos, so why not go recruit supreme college talent from other NFL teams when all else fails? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsNeedaQBin2012 Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Where's The Senator when you need him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Harrell played out of the spread in college, and perhaps they view Brad Smith's move to WR as permanent. Or perhaps they've been underwhelmed by Thigpen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 At 12-0, this is the honorable thing for the Packers to do. Why ship off a guy who has the opportunity to be a part of something special--an undefeated team that gets a ring. It would be a shame to send him packing for a place like Buffalo at this point in 2011. I imagine the Packers brass made a gentlemen's agreement that come next year he'll be gone and we can nab him then, or he can be had for a 7th round pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ieatcrayonz Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 At 12-0, this is the honorable thing for the Packers to do. Why ship off a guy who has the opportunity to be a part of something special--an undefeated team that gets a ring. It would be a shame to send him packing for a place like Buffalo at this point in 2011. I imagine the Packers brass made a gentlemen's agreement that come next year he'll be gone and we can nab him then, or he can be had for a 7th round pick. Good theory. What deal do you think they made with the guy they cut to keep him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packfntk Posted December 7, 2011 Author Share Posted December 7, 2011 At 12-0, this is the honorable thing for the Packers to do. Why ship off a guy who has the opportunity to be a part of something special--an undefeated team that gets a ring. It would be a shame to send him packing for a place like Buffalo at this point in 2011. I imagine the Packers brass made a gentlemen's agreement that come next year he'll be gone and we can nab him then, or he can be had for a 7th round pick. Yeah, agreed. But I can't agree on the final statement. He will most likely be our backup QB next year since Matt Flynn will most likely get an opportunity elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Good theory. What deal do you think they made with the guy they cut to keep him? Buddy was just shakin' the tree to see who the Packers would cut to save Harrel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donald Duck Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Doggonit, Greedy Packers!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
showmeSP Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Harrell played out of the spread in college, and perhaps they view Brad Smith's move to WR as permanent. Or perhaps they've been underwhelmed by Thigpen. I agree, Smith has played well at WR over the past two games, and i think Chan will keep him there for the remainder of the season. He's got more speed on the outside than Naaman(who shouldn't be starting anyways), and Nelson belongs in the slot. As long as Smith continues to make plays, I think he's the one who belongs opposite of Stevie. With that established, we're left with only Thigpen backing up Fitz, who has done nothing to show he's capable of running the offense effectively, let alone winning any games. Harrell had a stellar college career, and at this point nobody knows what his future in the NFL will be. Why not try bringing him in and seeing what he's got? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Trooth Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 This is what I mean when I mention this team has no plan or direction. Why bring in a QB that probably can't throw the ball farther than 45 yards with a good windup. Why would the Bills entertain any thought of this guy? What is he, the second coming of Kelly Holcomb? How does he make the team better? I agree that the Bills have no legitimate backup at QB, but Graham Frickin Harrell? Oh my God, Buddy... please, set your sights a little higher, dare to be at least adequate. I guess, welcome to a preview of the 2012 Bills season, same as the last 12 seasons. The more things change, the more they stay the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 This is what I mean when I mention this team has no plan or direction. Why bring in a QB that probably can't throw the ball farther than 45 yards with a good windup. Why would the Bills entertain any thought of this guy? What is he, the second coming of Kelly Holcomb? How does he make the team better? I agree that the Bills have no legitimate backup at QB, but Graham Frickin Harrell? Oh my God, Buddy... please, set your sights a little higher, dare to be at least adequate. I guess, welcome to a preview of the 2012 Bills season, same as the last 12 seasons. The more things change, the more they stay the same. Your signature = FAIL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cincinnati Kid Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Whats wrong with bringing in a guy to be 3rd sting who has the experience of running a spread offense similar to the one being run in Buffalo? Yeah, this was a terrible idea... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Tuesday Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 This is what I mean when I mention this team has no plan or direction. Why bring in a QB that probably can't throw the ball farther than 45 yards with a good windup. Why would the Bills entertain any thought of this guy? What is he, the second coming of Kelly Holcomb? How does he make the team better? I agree that the Bills have no legitimate backup at QB, but Graham Frickin Harrell? Oh my God, Buddy... please, set your sights a little higher, dare to be at least adequate. I guess, welcome to a preview of the 2012 Bills season, same as the last 12 seasons. The more things change, the more they stay the same. Huh? The Packers think well enough of him to keep him, do they seem like a team with "no plan or direction"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 (edited) Graham Harrell? Why the heck would the Bills want Graham Harrell??? Next thing you know, they'll try to hire someone like... Mike Leach ( ) Edited December 8, 2011 by The Senator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sisyphean Bills Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 It was all probably just a favor to Jake Vermiglio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Whats wrong with bringing in a guy to be 3rd sting who has the experience of running a spread offense similar to the one being run in Buffalo? Yeah, this was a terrible idea... I like the move, too bad we didnt get him Plus hes been tutored by one of the better QB coaches in the league for a few years... its a low risk move worth a look Eh I mean Buddy asleep at the wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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