Badgers And Warhawks Becoming Packers

Posted on April 29, 2008

It’s nice to see that the Packers front office is not averse to adding some home-grown, Dairyland talent to the roster, or at least giving it a try.

Punter Ken Debauche was signed to a free agent contract Sunday immediately after the draft. He finished his career at Wisconsin as the second all-time punter for the Badgers with a 42.5 yard average. He’ll compete with Canadian-born Jon Ryan through training camp. Ryan definitely provided an upgrade this past year, but there’s still room for improvement. I’m not sure if Debauche is the answer, but the competition should help out.

Also getting a try this off-season will be running back Justin Beaver from UW-Whitewater. He led the Warhawks to a national title last season and was named Division III player of the year after rushing for 2,455 yards and 15 touchdowns. Following the title game last December, Beaver told ESPN he really wanted to play for the Packers in the NFL so it’s great he’s getting a shot at his dream. Packergeeks has a good rundown on how Beaver could help out in the punt return department, and I would add that having a bowling ball back (he’s 5′7″ and 191 lbs.) could help out on short yardage situations as well.

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2 Responses to “Badgers And Warhawks Becoming Packers”

  1. wmars82 wrote:

    I think he’ll be a great asset also, but to help you in the height department he is 5′8″ not 5′7″ I know this for a fact. I Also have a hard time with everyone saying he is too small. Danny Woodhead RB signed as a free agent with the NY Jets and they list him at 5′ 7 1/2″ and only a couple pounds heavier,and his 40 is the only thing that is better than Justin’s and thats not by more than a couple 10th’s quicker. And for carrer yardage if Justin wouldnt have missed games in his Jr. year because of a injury he might be the all time recorded holder for the NCAA. With Justin’s heart and work ethics any NFL team would be foolish NOT to aleast take a look at him.

    April 30th, 2008 at 8:50 pm
  2. BratsNBeerGuy wrote:

    Your certainty on this height issue has convinced me, but I have to ask: Did you measure him?

    May 1st, 2008 at 6:06 am

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