Greg Paulus to ... the Packers?

[Pakuni]

http://www.profootballtalk.com/2009/04/13/packers-looking-at-duke-basketball-player/

The Green Bay Packers have worked out Duke University basketball player Greg Paulus, according to a league source.

Paulus is a former high school Gatorade Football Player of the Year selection who was offered football scholarships to Notre Dame and the University of Miami, but chose to play basketball at Duke.

Paulus was a three-year starter for the Blue Devils at point guard who was once named second-team All-ACC. He was a third-team Academic All-American selection.

A four-time all-state football player in New York, Paulus is listed at 6′1," 180 pounds on the Duke basketball roster.

Paulus set six New York state passing records, including career passing yards (11,763). He threw 152 touchdown passes in 45 career games, leading his high school to a 42-3 record with him under center.

Paulus was the starting quarterback in the U.S. Army All-American game, also garnering All-American football honors from Parade Magazine.

[Pardner]

As a Bears fan I would love to see the Pack sign him for the defensive backfield.  When Hester gets within five yards of him, Paulus will do the Duke flop.  Put an automatic 7 on the board.

[MilWarrior]

And there you have the genius of Ted Thompson. This would be my absolute worst nightmare.

[MarquetteFan94]

Hilarious....this could've just as easily been published in the Onion.  Here's hoping they sign him!

[77ncaachamps]

As a Bears fan I would love to see the Pack sign him for the defensive backfield.  When Hester gets within five yards of him, Paulus will do the Duke flop.  Put an automatic 7 on the board.

As a 49er fan, I wouldn't care.

I miss seeing him teabagged in basketball!

V "Tea": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXNJQFi_R50

Green Tea: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7P3pW1CAhk

Tea-ribute: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y3q8M3wqtHI

[Chicago_inferiority_complexes]

As a Bears fan I would love to see the Pack sign him for the defensive backfield.  When Hester gets within five yards of him, Paulus will do the Duke flop.  Put an automatic 7 on the board.

Combining my hatred of the Packers with my hatred of Duke. Thank you, good sir.

[ZiggysFryBoy]

As a Bears fan I would love to see the Pack sign him for the defensive backfield.  When Hester gets within five yards of him, Paulus will do the Duke flop.  Put an automatic 7 on the board.

+100000!

[CAINMUTINY]

As much as I hate Duke and Paulus.......it should be noted that he was the Number one QB recruit in the country his senior year.

[mosarsour]

As much as I hate Duke and Paulus.......it should be noted that he was the Number one QB recruit in the country his senior year.

He probably should have stuck to football. I'm a Packers fan and want nothing to do with any former Dookie.

[MU B2002]

As a Bears fan I would love to see the Pack sign him for the defensive backfield.  When Hester gets within five yards of him, Paulus will do the Duke flop.  Put an automatic 7 on the board.

This is assuming the O-Line can keep Cutler upright long enough to make the pass.

[Jay Bee]

Sounds like a natural match to me.  Plus, he'd only cost one late round pick, whereas the price for Chicago's QB was many first rounders.

S K O L   VIKINGS!!

[augoman]

are the people in Door County still putting goal posts in their yards to keep the Bears away?

[Marquette Mama]

So how about this:  Paulus was in Ann Arbor yesterday, talking to Coach Rodriguez about playing for UM.  Apparently he would have 1 year NCAA eligibility.

http://www.freep.com/article/20090415/SPORTS06/90414127/1054/Report++Ex-Duke+PG+Paulus+may+play+football+at+U-M

[MarquetteFan94]

Sounds like a natural match to me.  Plus, he'd only cost one late round pick, whereas the price for Chicago's QB was many first rounders.

S K O L   VIKINGS!!

Many....as in 2.  I'm pretty certain the Bears wouldn't have drafted a player in the first round with more of an impact to the team than Cutler this year. 

[MU B2002]

Many....as in 2.  I'm pretty certain the Bears wouldn't have drafted a player in the first round with more of an impact to the team than Cutler this year. 

+1

[muarmy81]

I don't know...is Cade Mcnown available in this year's draft.

I'm glad they gave up the picks, although I wish they would have been able to keep the 3rd rounder.  Most of their successful draft picks have been after the 1st round.

[Ari Gold]

Greg Paulus once ran for 457 yards, threw for 1,500, and bedded three cheerleaders in the bleachers in one quarter.

As a packer fan (and I like Thompson too -shoot me-) I am insanely curious to see if this kid works out. I'd really like the Packers to give him a try. Granted Brian Brohm and Matt Flynn are as capable as Aaron Rodgers (flynn moreso than Brohm) I may not want to see the Packers end up in a Bears quartertback like hell. Should I call it now and say that Matt Flynn could be the starter at somepoint next season?

[SaintPaulWarrior]

Sounds like a natural match to me.  Plus, he'd only cost one late round pick, whereas the price for Chicago's QB was many first rounders.

C R A P   viqueens!!

2 is a couple not "many".  Typical ignorance of viqueens fans. 

Many = Herschel Walker.

[jmayer1]

Greg Paulus once ran for 457 yards, threw for 1,500, and bedded three cheerleaders in the bleachers in one quarter.

As a packer fan (and I like Thompson too -shoot me-) I am insanely curious to see if this kid works out. I'd really like the Packers to give him a try. Granted Brian Brohm and Matt Flynn are as capable as Aaron Rodgers (flynn moreso than Brohm) I may not want to see the Packers end up in a Bears quartertback like hell. Should I call it now and say that Matt Flynn could be the starter at somepoint next season?

I hope this was sarcasm, otherwise what the hell are you smoking?  You think Brohm and Flynn are as capable as Rodgers and that Flynn could be the starter as some point next season?  I guess you didn't see the sterling numbers put up by Rodgers last year--94 rating and only the second first year qb to ever throw for 4,000 yards (K. Warner).  I think the only way Rodgers isn't the packers qb for the next 10 years is injury.

[GGGG]

Greg Paulus once ran for 457 yards, threw for 1,500, and bedded three cheerleaders in the bleachers in one quarter.

As a packer fan (and I like Thompson too -shoot me-)

I am getting warry of Thompson.  He has Wolf's drafting ability, but doesn't seem to have the balls to make moves like the Favre trade and the White signing to put the team over the top.

[Hards Alumni]

I had Thompson's back even after he showed Favre the door.

The problem he has is he is unwilling to TAKE A RISK (sound familiar, Bear's fans?) and unwilling to admit when he is wrong.

this is a recipie for disaster.

If the packers do not have a winning record at the end of this year, and even if they fail to make the playoffs... Thompson will be gone.

and if you honestly think that Rodger's isn't a franchise QB I don't think you know football.

[marquette09]

Looks like Paulus may be going to Michigan to play for coach Rich Rod.  As an Ohio State football fan I would love this

[Marquette Mama]

Michigan has made him an offer.

[IAmMarquette]

I hope this was sarcasm, otherwise what the hell are you smoking?  You think Brohm and Flynn are as capable as Rodgers and that Flynn could be the starter as some point next season?  I guess you didn't see the sterling numbers put up by Rodgers last year--94 rating and only the second first year qb to ever throw for 4,000 yards (K. Warner).  I think the only way Rodgers isn't the packers qb for the next 10 years is injury.

Thanks, mayer. You covered it for me.

I had Thompson's back even after he showed Favre the door. Me too.

The problem he has is he is unwilling to TAKE A RISK (sound familiar, Bear's fans?) and unwilling to admit when he is wrong. Agreed on the first part, but not the second. Remember Derrick Frost?

and if you honestly think that Rodger's isn't a franchise QB I don't think you know football. Nothing to add here.

[Mayor McCheese]

Greg Paulus once ran for 457 yards, threw for 1,500, and bedded three cheerleaders in the bleachers in one quarter.

As a packer fan (and I like Thompson too -shoot me-) I am insanely curious to see if this kid works out. I'd really like the Packers to give him a try. Granted Brian Brohm and Matt Flynn are as capable as Aaron Rodgers (flynn moreso than Brohm) I may not want to see the Packers end up in a Bears quartertback like hell. Should I call it now and say that Matt Flynn could be the starter at somepoint next season?

I think I speak for all Packer fans when I say this... we don't agree with your last statement.

A. Rodgers will be throwing the pigskin for the Pack for many years.  He wasn't the reason for the poor season last year, anyone with football knowledge knows that.