Sharp Cheddar 9.24.13

This week I had the pleasure of chatting with both Brian and Joe about all things Packers. The tough loss to Cincy, McCarthy's abysmal clutch 4th quarter resume, and Vontaze Burfict's fascination with Ryan Taylor's reproductive health.

NFL: No Fumble League, Packers Release Ross

Jeremy Ross dropped a KR, and the team dropped him. Photo credit: Bengals.com

It is said that NFL stands for "not for long." As in, time is short and moves quickly. For the purposes of this article, and with tongue firmly in cheek, we'll say instead that NFL stands for "no fumble league." Kick returner and fifth wheel wide receiver, Jeremy Ross, was released by the Packers on Monday. Ross showed potential last season as a dynamic return man. But a few muffed returns (including a turnover Sunday that would ultimately put Cincinnati up 14-0) and some generally poor decision-making with the football in his last four or five games was all it took. Ross was cut less than 24 hrs after Sunday's game. It's a cold business.

Now the team must decide how to fill the available roster spot. Mid-season cuts aren't always 100% on the player. It's likely the equation was some part Ross' miscues, and some part a need elsewhere on the team. With the bye week upon them, the Packers will need to wait-and-see if they'll have a full stable of healthy running backs come week five. If not, perhaps the slot goes to a running back. If the backfield is healthy, perhaps the secondary could use some competition. And who will field kicks? These questions will all play out in the coming bye week. Within the front office, the Packers move quietly, decisively, methodically—Always with a method to their blandness.

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