Packers Sign RB, WR To Practice Squad
Packers signing running back Ross Scheuerman to practice squad according to a source
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) December 8, 2015
Scheuerman spent part of the 2015 training camp with the PIttsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent. He suffered an achilles injury during training camp and was released.
along with the Scheuerman move, the #Packers released Sebetic and signed WR Jamel Johnson (6-2, 217, Alabama State)
— Packer Report (@PackerReport) December 8, 2015
Ted be Teddin'.
Comments (25)
Bearmeat
December 08, 2015 at 03:08 pm
Wow. The Pack signs an RB to the practice squad and its NOT Montee Ball??
The Wisky fans are gonna loooove that.
jmac34
December 08, 2015 at 07:21 pm
I don't think Montee could be on the PS and I wouldn't be a fan of them cutting one of the RBs in favor of picking him up especially considering that Crockett would be the likely cut
AZPack
December 08, 2015 at 07:41 pm
I believe Montee has PS eligibility. I'm not so much in favor of signing him now, but if available in the offseason, I would like to see the Packers sign him and give him a look in OTA's and training camp.
He's probably similar to Lacy in that you have to give him the ball from a traditional "I" formation w/ a blocking FB to have any substantial success. That's all he knows.
Thegreatreynoldo
December 08, 2015 at 08:33 pm
Several articles have said that Montee Ball has veteran PS eligibility. Sounds like the RB GB signed could be a receiving back or could try to make the switch to slot WR.
jeremyjjbrown
December 09, 2015 at 10:42 am
He'd still need to agree to it. He might be holding on for a better deal.
AZPack
December 09, 2015 at 03:56 pm
Thanks. Thats why I siad I believe he still has PS eligibility. It was a retorical statement.
WKUPackFan
December 09, 2015 at 06:05 am
This has to be a statistical anomaly but: What is the seeming issue with UW RBs in the NFL? The scout consensus was that Melvin Gordon would buck the trend. Melvin can't hold onto the ball and is buried on SD's bench.
Too many college carries? UW OLine vastly superior to Big 10 defenses?
4thand1
December 09, 2015 at 09:33 am
I know right. I thought Gordon was going to be really good.
zoellner25
December 08, 2015 at 03:22 pm
ISchuermann's combine results:
http://www.nfl.com/draft/2015/profiles/ross-scheuerman?id=2552639
Just googled Jamel Johnson. Pro day results:
http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=123728&draftyear...
Hematite
December 08, 2015 at 06:01 pm
Certainly none of this means anything for this season.
Unless we have another rash of injuries.
TommyG
December 08, 2015 at 06:08 pm
I said that same thing when they signed crockett. With TT at the helm I don't think we will ever truly know what is about to happen... except in free agency. We know what (or what not) happens there.
Razer
December 09, 2015 at 07:17 am
I like it that TT keeps highgrading the players on the practice squad. It is the perfect venue to get a detailed view of a prospect's skill and work habits. Have someone like Crokett step up to the main team and contribute is exactly what you need from your practice squad. Good luck to these guys.
brewers_rule
December 09, 2015 at 09:33 am
I don't understand why he didn't sign Denarius Moore or Montee Ball for the veteran practice squad spot. Those guys have more potential to get in, learn the system, and help our season NOW than these journeymen. But, then again, as we hear all the time lately, there are only minor adjustments needed and we don't need to do anything 'drastic,' now do we?
4thand1
December 09, 2015 at 09:42 am
They led the entire NFL in drops for the month of Nov. The biggest adjustment...................CATCH THE FUCKING BALL!!!!!!
GOPACKGO!
D Ernesto
December 09, 2015 at 10:42 am
Because they didn't come cheap. I don't now why pack fans don't get it. Ted T loves the late round and un-drafteds because they come cheap. Free agents don't.
4thand1
December 09, 2015 at 10:58 am
Are you kidding. Moore and Ball would be as cheap as anyone. And as for the learning the system, neither one knows it. They would have to learn the terminology just like anyone else. Ball had a chance and washed out, maybe he just didn't get it. Moore didn't cut in the NFL either. Why is he available?
WKUPackFan
December 10, 2015 at 05:26 am
Apparently you didn't watch Ball.much with the Broncos. The dude was terrible.
Razer
December 09, 2015 at 01:29 pm
I am going to guess that the players you mentioned didn't cut the mustard. If they are floating around the league at this stage of the season, then, despite their draft ranking, they aren't very good. With all the RB's injured or on IR, you gotta wonder why Monte Ball can't find a spot. The undrafted guys that we did pick up must have shown more promise/better attitude/better shape/less baggage whatever to make it to our practice squad.
WKUPackFan
December 10, 2015 at 05:44 am
We're wasting our breath here Razer. Complaining about "cheapness" with FAs is sure sign of idiocy.
D Ernesto
December 09, 2015 at 10:41 am
Let me guess: He was cheaper than Ball.
WKUPackFan
December 10, 2015 at 05:31 am
Ball would happy to sign for a bag of footballs. Crockett showed more in one game than Ball.has in 2+ years.
egbertsouse
December 09, 2015 at 12:11 pm
I would think that these veterans would be as cheap as anybody, nobody is busting down their door to sign them. So why doesn't TT sign some guys with NFL or big-time college experience that could be potentially used this year if need be? Why always these guys from Cabbageville A&M and Podunk College?
WKUPackFan
December 10, 2015 at 05:37 am
You answered your own question: "Nobody is busting down their doors to sign them".
NFL or " big time" college experience doesn't amount to a hill of beans at this time in the season. A street FA from Podunk College can pick up the Packers system as well as Ball or D. Moore, probably better.
hybridauth_Facebook_100006090828815
December 10, 2015 at 12:36 pm
I watcher the try out film of the running back and it was in the snow, miserable weather and he showed a unique ability we lack on this team: able to catch everything thrown at him, even while sliding in the snow.
But MM will never let him play because he came from a small school and can't possibly be any better than the guys we got.
Archie
January 08, 2016 at 01:26 pm
Looks like the natives are getting restless. The InTedWeTrust types are getting fewer and farther between. For years I have been saying that 12 has been carrying MM/TT, not the other way around. Ted's drafts have been circumspect for many years now and McFatty can turn a silk purse into a sow's ear anyway. What a duo. And Michael Rodney thinks they are great because of W-L record and 1 fluke SB win. Talk about superficial analysis. These guys suck. Not much different than Mike Sherman really.