A Sea Of Red

Anybody been watching Sam? It looks like he got a few reps in the first preseason game, but didn't play against the Falcons this past week. I also see him listed on the injured list (but probable for this week's game).

We've got several threads on Sam over in the Non-LU Sports forum. I'm moving this over there were we can pick up the conversation.

he has been taking snaps at fullback....

He moved up the depth chart in RB, he's second to Green and ahead of Davenport

bozlady wrote:He moved up the depth chart in RB, he's second to Green and ahead of Davenport

where did you see this...i've seen no news of this...only think coming otu of packerland is hes will replace henderson for the time being as the fb..

najeh pulled up on a play yesterday but we don't know whats going on there...

last updated 08/22/06

Packers Offense
Pos. First Team SecondTeam Third Team
WR 89 Robert Ferguson 85 Greg Jennings* 13 Chris Francies*
81 Cory Rodgers* (4) 19 Chad Lucas* (5)
LT 76 Chad Clifton 67 Josh Bourke*
LG 72 Jason Spitz* 73 Daryn Colledge* 78 William Whitticker
C 63 Scott Wells 68 Chris White 69 Pete Traynor*
RG 75 Tony Moll* 57 Mookie Moore 64 Siitupe Peko
RT 65 Mark Tauscher 62 Junius Coston 53 Todd Williams
TE 88 Bubba Franks 87 David Martin 86 Donald Lee
84 Tory Humphrey* (4) 49 Zac Alcorn* (5)
WR 80 Donald Driver 82 Rod Gardner 18 Ruvell Martin*
6 Calvin Russell* (4) 17 Carlton Brewster* (5)
QB 4 Brett Favre 12 Aaron Rodgers 7 Ingle Martin*
10 Brian Wrobel* (4)
RB 30 Ahman Green 35 Samkon Gado 44 Najeh Davenport
23 Noah Herron (4) 32 Arliss Beach* (5)
FB 33 William Henderson 48 Vonta Leach 40 A.J. Cooper*
43 Ben Brown* (4)

what website

because that looks like what teams they are practicing with...najeh is being held out of practices so its natural for gado to work with the 2nd team...thats not a depth chart

RubberMallet wrote:

bozlady wrote:He moved up the depth chart in RB, he's second to Green and ahead of Davenport

where did you see this...i've seen no news of this...only think coming otu of packerland is hes will replace henderson for the time being as the fb..

najeh pulled up on a play yesterday but we don't know whats going on there...

uh....www.packers.com

hmm interesting najeh must be hurt a bit more than they have let on...

looks like another year of a mess in GB

hater

LUconn wrote:hater

we all have a running bet on when you will draft him....i said 6th...

jealous that I picked him up off of waivers last year? I've got the 2nd pick. I wouldnt touch him until well after I have all of my starters filled and at least 1 back up RB. I don't know why you're betting on me, I have the best drafts around. Did you forget about Puffenberger? I bet he's his 2nd RB.

LUconn wrote:jealous that I picked him up off of waivers last year? I've got the 2nd pick. I wouldnt touch him until well after I have all of my starters filled and at least 1 back up RB. I don't know why you're betting on me, I have the best drafts around. Did you forget about Puffenberger? I bet he's his 2nd RB.

no we are all sure you will take him since you are the lu homer....i'm just waiting on that "green unable to start" headline and you'll gobble it up like ramen....

Message boards? Fantasy football? Posting during classes? Man, you guys MUST get a life.

Well it's time for my 4th year at LU to kick off with a bang.... Coms 334 with Dr. Windsor.... And yes I will be on flamefans.com during class!!!!!!

givemethemic wrote:Well it's time for my 4th year at LU to kick off with a bang.... Coms 334 with Dr. Windsor.... And yes I will be on flamefans.com during class!!!!!!

Audio Production. I don't miss that class.

I'm confused as to what that had to do with Gado.

From http://www.packersnews.com:

Posted August 22, 2006

Notebook: Gado takes reps at fullback

By Dylan B. Tomlinson
Gannett Wisconsin Newspapers

On Monday morning, Green Bay Packers tailback Samkon Gado was informed he had a new position.


With William Henderson out for three to six weeks with a knee injury, the coaching staff looked to Gado to help carry the load at fullback.


During team drills, Gado shared repetitions with fullback Vonta Leach with the first team. Tailback Noah Herron also took some reps at fullback.


"I don't know if it's a permanent move, but obviously we're hurting at that position with Will out," Gado said. "I think they thought that I was the best suited of all of the running backs to do that."


Of the three backup tailbacks behind starter Ahman Green, Gado would seem to be the best to make the switch. He has better size than Herron and he's more durable than Najeh Davenport, who entered the NFL as a fullback.


"I think he's definitely got the size to do it," Packers running backs coach Edgar Bennett said. "The more you can do to help this team win football games, that's really what this is all about."


Gado was not thrilled with the switch. After leading the Packers with 582 rushing yards and six touchdowns last season, he expected to be back at tailback for this season.


"Obviously, I'm used to being in a two-point stance," Gado said. "This was the first time I had ever taken reps at fullback, so I haven't developed that level of comfort yet."


One of the other reasons Gado may have been moved to fullback is his ability to catch passes. While the coaching staff has raved about Leach's blocking ability, he's been a suspect pass-catcher. He had two drops Saturday night, one of which almost certainly would have been a touchdown.


Gado said he will play wherever the coaching staff wants him to play.


"I'm a running back, and that's what I'm most comfortable doing," Gado said. "Right now, we need extra fullbacks. It's a tough pill to swallow, but it's not about me."

This isn't looking good for him.

Ahman Green will start, McCarthy said Saturday. It will be his first game action since he tore a quadriceps tendon at Minnesota on Oct. 23.


Also expected to be available are Najeh Davenport and Arliss Beach, both of whom have been banged up and limited in practice this week. Davenport (hip) made it through practice for a second straight day. Beach (shoulder) practiced all week with a red jersey, meaning he could not have contact. Samkon Gado and Noah Herron also are expected to play.


Green is expected to play 18 to 20 snaps, but the No. 1 offense will play more than that. McCarthy didn't say which running back would follow Green. Herron could get a few snaps at fullback because starter William Henderson is out with a knee injury.

bah....that news kept you from making a 8th round mistake

He did score a TD last night. 12 carries. The Pack looks BAD.

Fortunately for him, though, with every score he makes, he is adding equity to his player stock that will at the very least allow him to bounce around the league for the next several years, if the Pack ever decide to trade him, send him to New England to learn behind Corey Dillon and when Dillon's done, enter Gado.

Well since we are <sniffing> the possibility for a trade I will throw this into the mix: The Jets. NE has the guy from Minnesota they are very happy with. The Jets are in DIRE need of a running back. Curtis Martin is a power runner and Gado is to some extent (more so then his superior on the LU depth chart Dre') Plus, as they mentioned last nite, he has really shown he is able to catch passes and with Pennington's noodle arm, little hitches, swing passes and dumps are all the Jets can accomplish. TO me this seems like a good fit, but not sure the Pack (RETIRE NOW FAVRE, SAVE THE HUMILIATION) are looking to axe him.

I hope if they DO shop him around, Philly takes a bite

the kid from Villanova- Westbrook- is hurt AGAIN and so is Reno Mahe.