Packers Can't Afford to Cut Former First Round Picks
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by user Joebook
Less than 24 hours after his up-and-down performance in Monday night's 31-9 loss to Philadelphia, the Packers placed Carroll on waivers Tuesday. A 2004 first-round draft pick by Green Bay, Carroll never realized his potential, and the Packers had seen enough.
But why cut him? Isn't there a coach in Green Bay who could work with Carroll and try to get him on the right track? I know he's not lived up to expectations, but he played one bad half of football. In the first half, Carroll broke up three passes and registered his third career sack on Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb. He actually looked like a good player.
But in the second half, wide receiver Greg Lewis burned him deep for a 45-yard touchdown that gave the Eagles a 17-9 lead in the third quarter. On the next series, Carroll was flagged for a 14-yard pass interference penalty. On the ensuing play, Lewis was left wide open for a 30-yard touchdown and a 24-9 Eagles lead.
In the fourth quarter, Reggie Brown beat Carroll deep for a 23-yard gain on a play that also saw Carroll get flagged for holding. That play led to the Eagles' final TD of the night, a 15-yard McNabb run.
Viewing the Packers' current state of affairs, I just think they could afford to hold on to Carroll and try to make it work.
Date
Wed 10/04/06, 6:00 am EST
