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		<title>Packers&#8217; Defensive Position Battles</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 May 2012 14:15:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tim Thomas</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Offseason workouts are well under way now as teams try to figure out who will start and who will make the team. Some will be cut, some will lose starting spots, and some will become starters. So, what position battles do the Packers have? Defensive End Both defensive end spots on the line are filled [...]</p><p><a href="http://lombardiave.com/2012/05/25/packers-defensive-position-battles/">Packers&#8217; Defensive Position Battles</a> - <a href="http://lombardiave.com">Lombardi Ave</a> - <a href="http://lombardiave.com">Lombardi Ave - A Green Bay Packers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.</a></p>]]></description>
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<p>Offseason workouts are well under way now as teams try to figure out who will start and who will make the team. Some will be cut, some will lose starting spots, and some will become starters.</p>
<p>So, what position battles do the Packers have?</p>
<p>Defensive End</p>
<p>Both defensive end spots on the line are filled with competitors such as as veterans Ryan Pickett, Mike Neal, Anthony Hargrove, and rookie Jerel Worth. They are all looking to claim a starting spot. Hargrove is a candidate to be cut due to his suspension but he could also be a rested lineman for later in the season. Rookie Jerel Worthy has tons of skills that can make him a starter as he and Mike Neal are the two favorites. Ryan Pickett could be in danger of being cut if he doesn&#8217;t win a spot in the starting line. Rookie Mike Daniels can force him to be cut if he performs well over the summer and if Pickett does not win a starting spot. This will be a very interesting battle.</p>
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<p>Outside Linebacker opposite Clay Matthews</p>
<p>Erik Walden and rookie Nick Perry will definitely be the two players battling for this starting spot as the Packers will have to decide who can make more of an impact as a playmaker. Walden has proven an ability to get into the offensive backfield and has shown he&#8217;s a sure tackler. The Packers must have thought this, too, as they decided to bring him back for this season thinking he could be a starter. Nick Perry was very good at sacking the opposing quarterbacks at USC. I think this will be Perry&#8217;s job to lose as Perry has a track record in college of being a dominant pass rusher. Perry should make a great partnership with Clay Matthews. The one thing that could help Walden is that Perry is moving from a 4-3 defensive end to a 3-4 outside linebacker, but that transition should not cause any problems.</p>
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<p>Nickel Cornerback</p>
<p>With a move to safety imminent for Charles Woodson, Tramon Williams and Sam Shields will become the two starting cornerbacks. This means that Jarrett Bush and rookie Casey Hayward will battle to be the nickel cornerback as Bush&#8217;s experience gives him the early lead in this race. However, Hayward has some very good ball hawking skills and definitely will get a shot to beat out Bush. However, Bush seems like the favorite and will probably at least start the season as the nickel cornerback though Hayward could take his job during the season.</p>
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		<title>Packers announce signings of rookies</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>The Packers have officially announced the signing of seven of their draft choices and several of their undrafted rookie free agents, staying on task with all other 31 National Football League teams that have made quick work in signing rookies because of the changes is the CBA and the rookie salary cap. Those changes made [...]</p><p><a href="http://lombardiave.com/2012/05/11/packers-announce-signings-of-rookies/">Packers announce signings of rookies</a> - <a href="http://lombardiave.com">Lombardi Ave</a> - <a href="http://lombardiave.com">Lombardi Ave - A Green Bay Packers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.</a></p>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_9535" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 204px"><a href="http://cdn.fansided.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/51/files/2012/05/5468964.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-9535" title="NFL: Green Bay Packers - Training Camp" src="http://cdn.fansided.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/51/files/2012/05/5468964-194x300.jpg" alt="" width="194" height="300" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Green Bay Packers GM Ted Thompson announced the signing of seven rookie draft choices. Jeff Hanisch-US PRESSWIRE</p></div>
<p>The Packers have officially announced the signing of seven of their draft choices and several of their undrafted rookie free agents, staying on task with all other 31 National Football League teams that have made quick work in signing rookies because of the changes is the CBA and the rookie salary cap.</p>
<p>Those changes made holdouts and long negotiations with rookies a thing of the past.</p>
<p>Below you will find the official press release sent out by the Packers with the announcement of all signings to date &#8230;</p>
<p align="center"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">PACKERS SIGN SEVEN DRAFT CHOICES</span></strong></p>
<p>The Green Bay Packers signed seven of their draft choices. The signings were announced Friday by Executive Vice President, General Manager and Director of Football Operations Ted Thompson.</p>
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<tr>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="35"><strong>Rd</strong></td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="138"><strong>Name</strong></td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="42"><strong>Pos</strong></td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="46"><strong>Ht</strong></td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="40"><strong>Wt</strong></td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="162"><strong>College</strong></td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="156"><strong>HS Hometown</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="35">
<p align="right">2a</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="138">Jerel Worthy</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="42">DE</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="46">6-2</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="40">
<p align="right">308</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="162">Michigan State</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="156">Huber Heights, Ohio</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="35">
<p align="right">2b</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="138">Casey Hayward</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="42">CB</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="46">5-11</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="40">
<p align="right">192</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="162">Vanderbilt</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="156">Perry, Ga.</td>
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<tr>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="35">
<p align="right">4a</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="138">Mike Daniels</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="42">DT</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="46">6-0</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="40">
<p align="right">291</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="162">Iowa</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="156">Blackwood, N.J.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="35">
<p align="right">4b</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="138">Jerron McMillian</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="42">S</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="46">5-11</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="40">
<p align="right">203</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="162">Maine</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="156">Hillside, N.J.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="35">
<p align="right">5</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="138">Terrell Manning</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="42">LB</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="46">6-2</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="40">
<p align="right">237</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="162">North Carolina State</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="156">Laurinburg, N.C.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="35">
<p align="right">7a</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="138">Andrew Datko</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="42">T</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="46">6-6</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="40">
<p align="right">315</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="162">Florida State</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="156">Fort Lauderdale, Fla.</td>
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<tr>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="35">
<p align="right">7b</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="138">B.J. Coleman</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="42">QB</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="46">6-3</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="40">
<p align="right">231</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="162">Tennessee-Chattanooga</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="156">Chattanooga, Tenn.</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</div>
<div align="center"></div>
<div style="text-align: left;" align="center"><strong>Here is the listing and descriptions of all the undrafted free agent rookies signed by the Packers:</strong></div>
<div style="text-align: left;" align="center"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br />
</span></strong></div>
<div style="text-align: left;" align="center">
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<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="138"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Name</span></strong></td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="42"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Pos</span></strong></td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="46"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ht</span></strong></td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="40"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Wt</span></strong></td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="157"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">College</span></strong></td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="156"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">HS Hometown</span></strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="138">Don Barclay</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="42">G</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="46">6-4</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="40">
<p align="right">305</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="157">West Virginia</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="156">Germantown, Md.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="138">Duane Bennett</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="42">RB</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="46">5-9</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="40">
<p align="right">213</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="157">Minnesota</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="156">O’Fallon, Ill.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="138">Jaymes Brooks</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="42">G</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="46">6-2</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="40">
<p align="right">300</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="157">Virginia Tech</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="156">Newport News, Va.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="138">Nic Cooper</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="42">FB</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="46">5-10</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="40">
<p align="right">249</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="157">Winston-Salem State</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="156">Clinton, N.C.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="138">Tommie Draheim</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="42">C</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="46">6-4</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="40">
<p align="right">309</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="157">San Diego State</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="156">Lakeside, Calif.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="138">Cameron Ford</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="42">TE</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="46">6-3</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="40">
<p align="right">245</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="157">Wake Forest</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="156">Anderson, S.C.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="138">Eric Lair</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="42">TE</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="46">6-2</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="40">
<p align="right">238</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="157">Minnesota</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="156">Houston, Texas</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="138">Mike McCabe</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="42">T</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="46">6-5</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="40">
<p align="right">313</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="157">Holy Cross</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="156">Watertown, Conn.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="138">Dezman Moses</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="42">LB</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="46">6-2</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="40">
<p align="right">249</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="157">Tulane</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="156">Willingboro, N.J.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="138">Dale Moss</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="42">WR</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="46">6-3</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="40">
<p align="right">213</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="157">South Dakota State</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="156">Brandon, S.D.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="138">Sean Richardson</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="42">S</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="46">6-2</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="40">
<p align="right">216</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="157">Vanderbilt</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="156">Linden, Ala.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="138">Marcus Rivers</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="42">WR</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="46">6-3</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="40">
<p align="right">218</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="157">Buffalo</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="156">Lackawanna, N.Y.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="138">Dion Turner</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="42">CB</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="46">5-11</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="40">
<p align="right">194</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="157">Southern Utah</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="156">Oakland, Calif.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="138">Marc Tyler</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="42">RB</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="46">5-11</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="40">
<p align="right">226</p>
</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="157">Southern California</td>
<td valign="bottom" nowrap="nowrap" width="156">Westlake Village, Calif.</td>
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</tbody>
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<p><strong> </strong><strong>Barclay</strong>, 23, tied a school record by appearing in 52 career games with 40 starts. A three-year-starter at left tackle, he was named first-team All-Big East by the coaches in 2011. Barclay also earned first-team all-conference honors from Phil Steele and <a href="http://ESPN.com/">ESPN.com</a>. In 2011, he helped the Mountaineers post 6,104 yards of total offense, good for No. 17 in the country.</p>
<p><strong>Bennett </strong>(first name is pronounced Doo-on), 22, started all 12 games for the Gophers in 2011 and led the team with 639 rushing yards and three TDs on 166 carries (3.8 avg.). He finished his career with 2,126 rushing yards, good for No. 13 all-time in school history. In 2007, he earned Freshman All-Big Ten honors from <em>Sporting News</em> as he posted 370 yards rushing in conference play, No. 2 among Big Ten freshmen.</p>
<p><strong>Brooks</strong>, 22, was a three-year starter at right guard for the Hokies, finishing his career with 42 consecutive starts. As a senior, he opened all 14 contests and earned second-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference honors. Brooks also was named second-team All-ACC as a junior when he started all 14 games at right guard.</p>
<p><strong>Cooper</strong>, 23, rushed for 3,430 yards in his career, the fourth-best mark in school history. In 2011, he helped lead the Rams to a Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association title and the Division II semifinals, rushing for 1,808 yards and 22 TDs on 267 carries (6.8 avg.). It was the third-best single-season rushing total in school history. Cooper added 22 receptions for 233 yards (10.6 avg.) and two TDs as a senior, and finished his career ranked third in school history for the most total touchdowns with 43.</p>
<p><strong>Draheim</strong> (Dray-hime), 23, earned first-team All-Mountain West Conference honors as a senior, becoming the first Aztec offensive lineman to be named first-team all-league since Brendan Darby in 2003. A three-year letterman, he helped SDSU rank 10<sup>th</sup> in the country in 2011 in fewest sacks allowed (0.83 per game) and blocked for Ronnie Hillman, who finished No. 3 in the country with 1,711 rushing yards on the season. Draheim started 33 games for the Aztecs, including 30 consecutive starts to end his career.</p>
<p><strong>Ford</strong>, 23, started a career-high 10 games as a senior and caught 12 passes for 99 yards (8.2 avg.) and three TDs. He appeared in all 12 games with six starts as a junior in 2010 and caught 11 passes for 120 yards (10.9 avg.). Ford played in 38 games with 19 starts at Wake Forest and finished his career with 34 receptions for 347 yards (10.2 avg.) and three TDs</p>
<p><strong>Lair</strong>, 22, was a four-year letterman for the Gophers, appearing in all 12 games with three starts as a senior. He caught 11 passes for 168 yards (15.3 avg.) and a TD in 2011. As a junior, Lair played in 12 games with 11 starts and hauled in 39 passes for 526 yards (13.5 avg.) and two TDs. He finished his career with 51 receptions for 706 yards (13.8 avg.) and three scores.</p>
<p><strong>McCabe</strong>, 23, was a first-team All-Patriot League selection and a first-team All-New England choice in 2011, the third straight season he earned all-conference honors and the second straight he was named all-region. He started all 11 games at left tackle as a senior, helping the Crusaders average 400.9 yards of offense per game. McCabe played in 47 career games with 36 starts along the offensive line, including a streak of 34 straight to end his career.</p>
<p><strong>Moses</strong>, 23, was a two-year starter at defensive end for the Green Wave after transferring from the University of Iowa. He started 22 of 23 games played at Tulane, including all 13 in 2011, and finished his career there with 114 tackles (59 solo), including 24½ tackles for loss, 15½ sacks, six forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and one interception. Moses was a second-team All-Conference USA selection as a senior when he registered 52 tackles, including 12 tackles for loss, and 9½ sacks. Despite playing just two seasons at Tulane, his career sack total ranks No. 5 in school history.</p>
<p><strong>Moss</strong>, 23, played just one season of college football after lettering four years in basketball for the Jackrabbits. In 2011, he played in 11 games with nine starts and caught 61 passes, tied for the team lead, for a team-high 949 yards (15.6 avg.) and six TDs. Moss earned second-team All-Missouri Valley Football Conference honors and was also selected to the MVFC All-Newcomer Team. He registered four 100-yard receiving games on the season.</p>
<p><strong>Richardson</strong>, 22, was a three-year starter for the Commodores and finished his career with 256 tackles (156 solo), including 18 tackles for loss, three sacks, one interception and 10 passes defensed. As a senior, he started all 13 contests and finished No. 2 on the team with 63 tackles (41 solo). Richardson set career highs as a junior in tackles (98), tackles for loss (seven) and passes defensed (five).</p>
<p><strong>Rivers</strong>, 22, posted a career-best 60 receptions for 615 yards (10.3 avg.) and two TDs as a senior on his way to earning second-team All-Mid-American Conference honors. As a junior, he registered a career-high 690 receiving yards on 50 receptions (13.8 avg.), which led the team, and tied for the team lead with five TD catches.</p>
<p><strong>Turner</strong>, 22, was a two-time All-Great West Conference first-team selection at cornerback after playing safety his first two seasons. As a senior, he posted 69 tackles (48 solo), including four tackles for loss, four passes defensed and an interception that he returned for a touchdown. Reynolds posted 54 tackles (36 solo), including 2½ for a loss, a fumble recovery and an interception as a junior.</p>
<p><strong>Tyler</strong>, 23, rushed for 1,751 yards and 15 TDs on 334 carries (5.2 avg.) during his career while adding 29 receptions for 245 yards (8.4 avg.) and two scores. He finished No. 2 on the team in 2011 with 568 yards and four TDs on 122 carries (4.7 avg.), while adding 11 receptions for 108 yards (9.8 avg.). As a junior in 2010, Tyler led the team with a career-best 913 rushing yards on 171 carries (5.3 avg.) with nine TDs. He also had 17 catches for 127 yards (7.5 avg.) and a score, giving him a team-high 10 total TDs on the season.</p>
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		<title>2012 NFL Draft: The morning after</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 Apr 2012 14:27:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Raymond Rivard</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Here are a number of stories circulating across Packers Nation about the aftermath of the NFL Draft, specifically as it pertains to Green Bay. We take a look at stories that focus on roundups of all the selections, commentary about how the Packers veterans have been put on notice, what scouts from across the league [...]</p><p><a href="http://lombardiave.com/2012/04/29/2012-nfl-draft-the-morning-after/">2012 NFL Draft: The morning after</a> - <a href="http://lombardiave.com">Lombardi Ave</a> - <a href="http://lombardiave.com">Lombardi Ave - A Green Bay Packers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.</a></p>]]></description>
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<p>Here are a number of stories circulating across Packers Nation about the aftermath of the NFL Draft, specifically as it pertains to Green Bay.</p>
<p>We take a look at stories that focus on roundups of all the selections, commentary about how the Packers veterans have been put on notice, what scouts from across the league are saying about the Packers picks, a Q&amp;A with the team&#8217;s final pick, some little known facts about the draft, and an interview with one of the top undrafted free agents signed by the Packers.</p>
<p>Take a swing around the Web for the most up-to-date information on the players selected by Ted Thompson and company.</p>
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<p><strong>This story from JSonline focuses in on what scouts from across the league think about the players the Packers selected.</strong></p>
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<p><code></code><strong>Mike Vandermause of the Green Bay Press Gazette thumbnails the message Ted Thompson is sending with his draft picks.</strong></p>
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<p><strong><code>Here's a Q&amp;A with seventh round draft pick quarterback B.J. Coleman</code></strong></p>
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<p><code></code><strong>The Packers official website takes a gander and provides a recap of the Packers draft choices</strong></p>
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<p><strong><code>NFL.com takes a look at some of the more unusual aspects of this year's draft class</code></strong></p>
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<p><code></code><strong>JSonline provides a nice interview with Marc Tyler, the USC running back with a questionable past. He was a undrafted free agent signing by the Packers.</strong></p>
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		<title>With the 132nd and 133rd selections, the Packers take &#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Apr 2012 18:06:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Raymond Rivard</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Mike Daniels and Jerron McMillian. The Green Bay Packers, with consecutive compensatory picks in the fourth round, selected defensive tackle Mike Daniels of Iowa with the 132nd and Jerron McMillian, a Safety from Maine with the 133rd pick of the 2012 NFL Draft. Here is some video of both picks: http://www.nfl.com/draft/2012/profiles/jeron-mcmillian?id=2532908</p><p><a href="http://lombardiave.com/2012/04/28/with-the-132nd-and-133rd-selections-the-packers-take/">With the 132nd and 133rd selections, the Packers take &#8230;</a> - <a href="http://lombardiave.com">Lombardi Ave</a> - <a href="http://lombardiave.com">Lombardi Ave - A Green Bay Packers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.</a></p>]]></description>
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<p>Mike Daniels and Jerron McMillian.<br />
The Green Bay Packers, with consecutive compensatory picks in the fourth round, selected defensive tackle Mike Daniels of Iowa with the 132nd and Jerron McMillian, a Safety from Maine with the 133rd pick of the 2012 NFL Draft.</p>
<p>Here is some video of both picks:</p>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Apr 2012 18:01:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tim Thomas</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Iowa DT Mike Daniels will give the Packers more depth on the defensive line as he could be a very good 3-4 defensive end. Daniels has the prototypical size for his position as he knows how to play. and Maine Safety Jerron McMillian is definitely the long term replacement for Nick Collins as the Packers will [...]</p><p><a href="http://lombardiave.com/2012/04/28/in-the-fourth-round-the-green-bay-packers-select/">A closer look at Packers fourth-rounders &#8211; Daniels and McMillian</a> - <a href="http://lombardiave.com">Lombardi Ave</a> - <a href="http://lombardiave.com">Lombardi Ave - A Green Bay Packers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and more.</a></p>]]></description>
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<p>Iowa DT Mike Daniels will give the Packers more depth on the defensive line as he could be a very good 3-4 defensive end. Daniels has the prototypical size for his position as he knows how to play.</p>
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<p>and Maine Safety Jerron McMillian is definitely the long term replacement for Nick Collins as the Packers will try to make him an NFL starting safety. McMillian can be a good NFL safety but his tackling will have to get better.</p>
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