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4 hours ago, packfanfb said:

If the Packers actually do this, I'll be pissed. We ruined Randall by playing him out of position, and now you're going to take a young guy who could excel as a FS (if you just leave him alone) and move him to slot CB? Just go sign a freaking slot CB. This square peg/round hole stuff gets old and Green Bay does it too often.

Safeties come down in the box and play the slot all the time, that is a job of a safety. We played Randall out on the island. Not comparable.

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7 minutes ago, Packerraymond said:

Safeties come down in the box and play the slot all the time, that is a job of a safety. We played Randall out on the island. Not comparable.

A safety sliding down in the box once in a while isnt the same as being your team's slot CB. Obviously I'm not suggesting Savage can never line up there, but I don't want to see Will Redmond playing FS while Savage is lining up 30 snaps a game in Tramon's spot. Just resign Tramon and let Savage play centerfield with his speed. 

*And I'm not saying the Packers are going to do this, and I know it was one line by Gute in a presser. Merely addressing the fact that it was brought up in the article. 

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Playing Savage in the slot just means your next best DB plays S not corner. It would put Savage in a position to cover TE or blitz as well. If he is capable of being that kind of player, it's better than keeping him stuck on the back end.

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from Olivia Reiner via Twitter:

Packers announce that Matt LaFleur has established a minority coaching fellowship. Ruvell Martin is the 1st hire in a yearlong, full-time position for young minority coaches. Martin was one of LaFleur's receivers at Saginaw Valley State. He also played for the 06-08 Packers

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8 minutes ago, Shanedorf said:

from Olivia Reiner via Twitter:

Packers announce that Matt LaFleur has established a minority coaching fellowship. Ruvell Martin is the 1st hire in a yearlong, full-time position for young minority coaches. Martin was one of LaFleur's receivers at Saginaw Valley State. He also played for the 06-08 Packers

Aaron's good buddy early on as well.

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33 minutes ago, Shanedorf said:

from Olivia Reiner via Twitter:

Packers announce that Matt LaFleur has established a minority coaching fellowship. Ruvell Martin is the 1st hire in a yearlong, full-time position for young minority coaches. Martin was one of LaFleur's receivers at Saginaw Valley State. He also played for the 06-08 Packers

Yeah, I recall Ruvell being a close scout team pal with Rodgers, and I think he participated in the  Quarterback school in springs, too.  A lot of throw-and-catch between those two guys back a lifetime ago. 

Packers were loaded with good WR in those days.  If Ruvell had come to the packers now, with the current priority on size and blocking over quickness, I wonder if he might not have been a much better fit; and maybe have had a much bigger role, maybe he'd have been a #3 guy in our room now.  

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1 hour ago, packfanfb said:

Interesting question. Given our current roster, I'd probably say Mike D. 

Depends a lot on what Wagner looks like in camp.  I might take Veldheer honestly, given how thin our options outside are.  Otherwise probably Tramon.  Not sure Clay has a great fit here, and we're not exactly hurting for pass rushers (although you never can have too many).  Mike D I think is just done; when the feet go on a big, that's the game.

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