Can Packers count on Brett Swain?
Posted by liang on Thursday, September 8, 2011
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By Kevin SeifertHere's a query that arrived up this month through a discussion with eco-friendly Bay Packers mentor Mike McCarthy: How increased should unquestionably broad receiver rank concerning the Packers' offseason priority list? And because we've recently discussed the placement relative toward the Chicago Bears (right here) and Minnesota Vikings (here you go), I figured now was as beneficial of the time as any to hold a peek on the Packers.
[ ] EnlargeKirby Lee/Image of Sport-US PresswireBrett Swain (16) could be in collection for much more actively playing time if James Jones leaves by utilizing free of demand agency.Intuitively, there doesn't appear a whole great offer urgency for just about any team that boasts a expert Bowl starter in Greg Jennings, a still-crafty veteran in Donald Driver as well as the quickly ascending Jordy Nelson -- a second-round draft choose in 2008 who caught nine passes in very Bowl XLV. But James Jones' arrangement has expired and his potential is uncertain. He probably will return if classified like a limited free of demand agent, but could depart once the NFL's pending offseason rules make him unrestricted.
Most clubs would hold into account on their own founded with three confirmed receivers. however the three-receiver founded could be the Packers' bottom formation. based on ESPN Stats Information, the Packers used it on 57.5 % of the offensive plays in 2010. Meanwhile, they opened the very Bowl in the four-receiver founded and used much more five-receiver formations compared to sleep belonging toward the NFL's 31 clubs blended through the normal season.
So it's reasonable to say the Packers possess a bigger structural need on the placement than some teams. It won't be an trouble in 2011 if Jones returns. If he doesn't, however, the very first query to ask is whether or not reserve Brett Swain is ready to sign up for the rotation.
Swain experienced a difficult go within your very Bowl shortly after Driver departed with an injury, and in two NFL seasons he has 6 receptions for 72 yards. McCarthy was hesitant to focus on the probability of Swain's ascension, especially as extended as Jones persists to be considered a applicant to return, but he do remind me that Swain suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in October 2009.
"I believed Brett truly responded properly from his season-ending knee injury," McCarthy said. "You in any way occasions start searching for that from players. The very first yr back again from knees is by no suggests relatively right. ... He do a terrific occupation in rehab. He designed it by utilizing the year. do a brilliant occupation on specific teams. He's nonetheless a youthful player. It could be fascinating to determine if he can hold that up coming leap if he's granted much more opportunities. if you obtain by utilizing that very first yr [after top knee surgery], normally the up coming yr is better, from my knowledge -- especially perimeter players."
If totally nothing else, Swain has adopted a advancement avenue comparable to that of other prominent Packers players. He invested 2008 concerning the exercise squad shortly after the Packers designed him a seventh-round draft choice, and may be considered a backup/special-teams stalwart much more compared to up coming two seasons. granted the time they've invested in him, as well as the achievement of the advancement plan with other players, I think the Packers on the very least will give Swain a extended start looking -- along possessing a draft choose or two -- in instruction camp.Share
[ ] EnlargeKirby Lee/Image of Sport-US PresswireBrett Swain (16) could be in collection for much more actively playing time if James Jones leaves by utilizing free of demand agency.Intuitively, there doesn't appear a whole great offer urgency for just about any team that boasts a expert Bowl starter in Greg Jennings, a still-crafty veteran in Donald Driver as well as the quickly ascending Jordy Nelson -- a second-round draft choose in 2008 who caught nine passes in very Bowl XLV. But James Jones' arrangement has expired and his potential is uncertain. He probably will return if classified like a limited free of demand agent, but could depart once the NFL's pending offseason rules make him unrestricted.
Most clubs would hold into account on their own founded with three confirmed receivers. however the three-receiver founded could be the Packers' bottom formation. based on ESPN Stats Information, the Packers used it on 57.5 % of the offensive plays in 2010. Meanwhile, they opened the very Bowl in the four-receiver founded and used much more five-receiver formations compared to sleep belonging toward the NFL's 31 clubs blended through the normal season.
So it's reasonable to say the Packers possess a bigger structural need on the placement than some teams. It won't be an trouble in 2011 if Jones returns. If he doesn't, however, the very first query to ask is whether or not reserve Brett Swain is ready to sign up for the rotation.
Swain experienced a difficult go within your very Bowl shortly after Driver departed with an injury, and in two NFL seasons he has 6 receptions for 72 yards. McCarthy was hesitant to focus on the probability of Swain's ascension, especially as extended as Jones persists to be considered a applicant to return, but he do remind me that Swain suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in October 2009.
"I believed Brett truly responded properly from his season-ending knee injury," McCarthy said. "You in any way occasions start searching for that from players. The very first yr back again from knees is by no suggests relatively right. ... He do a terrific occupation in rehab. He designed it by utilizing the year. do a brilliant occupation on specific teams. He's nonetheless a youthful player. It could be fascinating to determine if he can hold that up coming leap if he's granted much more opportunities. if you obtain by utilizing that very first yr [after top knee surgery], normally the up coming yr is better, from my knowledge -- especially perimeter players."
If totally nothing else, Swain has adopted a advancement avenue comparable to that of other prominent Packers players. He invested 2008 concerning the exercise squad shortly after the Packers designed him a seventh-round draft choice, and may be considered a backup/special-teams stalwart much more compared to up coming two seasons. granted the time they've invested in him, as well as the achievement of the advancement plan with other players, I think the Packers on the very least will give Swain a extended start looking -- along possessing a draft choose or two -- in instruction camp.Share
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