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Gado working with #1 Offense at RB for Green Bay (1 Viewer)

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Training Camp Report:

by Mike Spofford, Packers.com

posted 08/01/2006

Much was made during mini-camps and the organized team activities of Gado's struggles to adapt to the new zone-blocking scheme, but he has looked much smoother and more decisive when his number has been called thus far in camp.

With Ahman Green still recovering from a torn quadriceps tendon, Gado has been working with the No. 1 offense the last couple of days and doing what's expected.

"I think Samkon, the way he runs the football, he's a guy you're going to see be more productive when he puts the pads on," McCarthy said. "He's not a slithery ... he's more of a power runner. I've been very pleased with him once we got into the padded work."

Gado confessed he probably makes the scheme more complicated than it needs to be, but he is letting his natural football instincts dictate his play more and it's helping him.

"I still think I have a long ways to go, but I'm encouraged with the growth I've seen so far," Gado said. "The thing that needs to be done is just to turn your brain off and just play. That's where I think the progress begins, not so much thinking. That's what I was doing before, thinking, and you can't do that out there."
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This means nothing at this point. Najeh Davenport has missed some practice time the last few days with an ankle injury. Many backup players work with the #1 units at this point of training camp.

 
Fla\/\/ed said:
This means nothing at this point. Najeh Davenport has missed some practice time the last few days with an ankle injury. Many backup players work with the #1 units at this point of training camp.
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When has Najeh been announce the starter? :loco:
 
If you are in my fantasy league, skip to section 2:

1. I started thinking about Gado once I heard about Green's health. He was very good last year when he started and I plan to draft him late as a sleeper in my drafts. You shouldn't discount someone who has had to work this hard to get into the NFL. Once he gets a chance, he won't let it go to waste and could be great as a #3 fantasy back if he gets the starting job.

2. Samkon Gado sucks and should not be drafted by anyone........ever.

 
jdraiders said:
Fla\/\/ed said:
This means nothing at this point. Najeh Davenport has missed some practice time the last few days with an ankle injury. Many backup players work with the #1 units at this point of training camp.
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When has Najeh been announce the starter? :loco:
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He hasn't and I didn't imply it. :rolleyes: The point was one reason Gado saw time with the first unit was that Davenport missed some time due to an ankle injury. Davenport did return for practice last night. Until Green returns it is likely that Gado, Davenport, Herron and Beach will all see practice time with the first unit.
 
I've thought he would be well suited for this style from day one. I wouldn't read too much into early camp reports, but this is our first indication that things may be clicking for him.

A lot of things still have to play out yet in the GB backfield, but this is definitely good news for Gado owners. :thumbup:

 
Big Score said:
Jack Ham & Eggs said:
this is definitely good news for Gado owners. :thumbup:
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:no: You're obviously not paying attention Jack. Didn't you see this post?
Fla\/\/ed said:
This means nothing at this point.
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So you don't have me on ignore anymore?I still maintain that at this point in training camp it means NOTHING that Gado saw time with the first unit. Herron, Davenport, and Beach have also practiced with the first unit.

 
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phillzphan said:
Fla\/\/ed said:
This means nothing at this point. Najeh Davenport has missed some practice time the last few days with an ankle injury. Many backup players work with the #1 units at this point of training camp.
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like who...?
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What a silly thing to say. Ahman Green and Najeh Davenport are not practicing - who is supposed to run with the first team? Noah Herron?Derrick Blaylock and Cedric Houston are running with the first team in New York. Why? B/c Martin is on the PUP list. Mwelde Moore got reps with the first team in Minnesota. Gore and Barlow are splitting time with the first team in SF. We can keep going - in training camp, the standard is for the first guy to start with only some of the first-team reps, and slowly work up to almost al the reps by the 3rd game of the preseason.
 
Z-Dog said:
phillzphan said:
Fla\/\/ed said:
This means nothing at this point. Najeh Davenport has missed some practice time the last few days with an ankle injury. Many backup players work with the #1 units at this point of training camp.
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like who...?
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What a silly thing to say. Ahman Green and Najeh Davenport are not practicing - who is supposed to run with the first team? Noah Herron?Derrick Blaylock and Cedric Houston are running with the first team in New York. Why? B/c Martin is on the PUP list. Mwelde Moore got reps with the first team in Minnesota. Gore and Barlow are splitting time with the first team in SF. We can keep going - in training camp, the standard is for the first guy to start with only some of the first-team reps, and slowly work up to almost al the reps by the 3rd game of the preseason.
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:goodposting:
 
jdraiders said:
Fla\/\/ed said:
This means nothing at this point. Najeh Davenport has missed some practice time the last few days with an ankle injury. Many backup players work with the #1 units at this point of training camp.
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When has Najeh been announce the starter? :loco:
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When has Gado?
 
You can eliminate the part of this article about Gado working with the #1 unit and it's still a very positive development. Gado is coming along in the new scheme and McCarthy is impressed with what's he's seeing. There's no way this news can be anything but a plus for the young Nigerian.

 
I actually see it as spin. The enws coming out of GB was consistently that Gado was having a hard time with the zone blocking scheme, and was not fitting naturally into the system as many had hoped. All this article says is that he looks better than when he first started. You'd imagine that a guy gets better with mroe reps, but this is still bad news. Gado is NOT taking to this system like a fish to water. If anything, I'm bumping Davenport a bit (and not dropping Gado further than where I dropped him when he was having trouble first learning the system).

I'd like to see a preseason game before I make any rash judgments, but all the stories I've heard so far are that gado is struggling, both mentally and physically, in the zone scheme.

 
Z-Dog said:
I actually see it as spin. The enws coming out of GB was consistently that Gado was having a hard time with the zone blocking scheme, and was not fitting naturally into the system as many had hoped. All this article says is that he looks better than when he first started. You'd imagine that a guy gets better with mroe reps, but this is still bad news. Gado is NOT taking to this system like a fish to water. If anything, I'm bumping Davenport a bit (and not dropping Gado further than where I dropped him when he was having trouble first learning the system).

I'd like to see a preseason game before I make any rash judgments, but all the stories I've heard so far are that gado is struggling, both mentally and physically, in the zone scheme.
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Actually the reports from the 1st round of OTA's were consistently positive regarding Gado & the new zone-blocking scheme.Then the second go round of OTA's, he regressed and by all accounts (including his own self critique) it was due to over thinking what he needed to do.

Now it's TC where they're in pads and hitting is going on and we're again hearing good reports on Gado.

Not saying you're wrong Z-Dog. This time of year, there's no doubt this could all be just spin. Pre season games will be the true tale of the tape.

EDIT:

For spelling

 
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Big Score said:
Z-Dog said:
I actually see it as spin. The enws coming out of GB was consistently that Gado was having a hard time with the zone blocking scheme, and was not fitting naturally into the system as many had hoped. All this article says is that he looks better than when he first started. You'd imagine that a guy gets better with mroe reps, but this is still bad news. Gado is NOT taking to this system like a fish to water. If anything, I'm bumping Davenport a bit (and not dropping Gado further than where I dropped him when he was having trouble first learning the system).

I'd like to see a preseason game before I make any rash judgments, but all the stories I've heard so far are that gado is struggling, both mentally and physically, in the zone scheme.
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Actually the reports from the 1st round of OTA's were consistently positive regarding Gado & the new zone-blocking scheme.EDIT:

For spelling
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They were? Please point to one. I didn't see any.
 
cr8f said:
Big Score said:
Z-Dog said:
I actually see it as spin. The enws coming out of GB was consistently that Gado was having a hard time with the zone blocking scheme, and was not fitting naturally into the system as many had hoped. All this article says is that he looks better than when he first started. You'd imagine that a guy gets better with mroe reps, but this is still bad news. Gado is NOT taking to this system like a fish to water. If anything, I'm bumping Davenport a bit (and not dropping Gado further than where I dropped him when he was having trouble first learning the system).

I'd like to see a preseason game before I make any rash judgments, but all the stories I've heard so far are that gado is struggling, both mentally and physically, in the zone scheme.
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Actually the reports from the 1st round of OTA's were consistently positive regarding Gado & the new zone-blocking scheme.EDIT:

For spelling
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They were? Please point to one. I didn't see any.
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Try using the search function here in these forums and type in Gado.Sort by date (you only want recent info) and you'll get more links & quotes on Gado, than you can shake a stick at.

 
You'll have to chase all three GB running backs if you want to insure you get their running game. Even though you can probably get all three late, you have to wonder how good that running game is. If the Pack falls behind early like they did last year, the only valuable fantasy players will be Favre (if you don't count interceptions) and Driver.

I probably will look elseware

 
wickster33 said:
You'll have to chase all three GB running backs if you want to insure you get their running game. Even though you can probably get all three late, you have to wonder how good that running game is. If the Pack falls behind early like they did last year, the only valuable fantasy players will be Favre (if you don't count interceptions) and Driver.I probably will look elseware
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Umm..Gado was a solid #2 last season :ph34r:
 
Sopranos said:
wickster33 said:
You'll have to chase all three GB running backs if you want to insure you get their running game. Even though you can probably get all three late, you have to wonder how good that running game is. If the Pack falls behind early like they did last year, the only valuable fantasy players will be Favre (if you don't count interceptions) and Driver.I probably will look elseware
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Umm..Gado was a solid #2 last season :ph34r:
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Umm.. for 4 or 5 weeks of the season not to mention how he helped fantasy teams during weeks 15 and 16. :D
 
BigJim® said:
Fla\/\/ed said:
Many backup players work with the #1 units at this point of training camp.
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Unlike Davenport, who's typically too injured to be such a backup player getting reps with the 1st team.
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bigjim Nice AvatarI think Gado probably won't be drafted in most leagues, but he may end up being a factor by the end of the season. I just have a soft spot in the old ticker for The Nigerian Nightmare version 2.0 :D
 
hmmm............

Packers | Gado continues to work on kickoff returns

Published Thu Aug 3 1:11:00 a.m. ET 2006

(KFFL) Dylan B. Tomlinson, of PackersNews.com, reports Green Bay Packers RB Samkon Gado continues to work on kickoff returns Wednesday, Aug. 2. Gado returned kickoffs in college with Liberty University.

 
Update from today's Milwaukee Journal Sentinel...

Among running backs, Noah Herron picked up on the zone blocking first, in the June minicamp, and has stood out in the first week of training camp for gravitating to the hole when it appears.

"There's three things you need to have as a running back that are paramount (for zone blocking)," Herron said. "Instincts, vision and good feet. Speed is overrated."

Since the June practices, Samkon Gado has gone from guessing too much to seeing the hole better now. Injured Najeh Davenport has been too limited in his snaps to assess how he is faring.

 
wannabee said:
hmmm............

Packers | Gado continues to work on kickoff returns

Published Thu Aug 3 1:11:00 a.m. ET 2006

(KFFL) Dylan B. Tomlinson, of PackersNews.com, reports Green Bay Packers RB Samkon Gado continues to work on kickoff returns Wednesday, Aug. 2. Gado returned kickoffs in college with Liberty University.
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I don't regard this as good news for Gado's chances to start if they're using him as a KR. How many starting RB's return kickoffs in the NFL? I've not done a scientific survey, but I think the answer rhymes with "hero".
 
redman said:
wannabee said:
hmmm............

Packers | Gado continues to work on kickoff returns

Published Thu Aug 3 1:11:00 a.m. ET 2006

(KFFL) Dylan B. Tomlinson, of PackersNews.com, reports Green Bay Packers RB Samkon Gado continues to work on kickoff returns Wednesday, Aug. 2. Gado returned kickoffs in college with Liberty University.
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I don't regard this as good news for Gado's chances to start if they're using him as a KR. How many starting RB's return kickoffs in the NFL? I've not done a scientific survey, but I think the answer rhymes with "hero".
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Right off the top of my head.Don't be surprized when this years #2 overall draft pick, Reggie Bush, is used as a KR'er.

Moore for the Vikes, was used for PR's & KR's. Of course, the HC was Tice.

While maybe not common, I don't think it's quite as rare as you make it out to be redman.

 
Big Score said:
redman said:
wannabee said:
hmmm............

Packers | Gado continues to work on kickoff returns

Published Thu Aug 3 1:11:00 a.m. ET 2006

(KFFL) Dylan B. Tomlinson, of PackersNews.com, reports Green Bay Packers RB Samkon Gado continues to work on kickoff returns Wednesday, Aug. 2. Gado returned kickoffs in college with Liberty University.
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I don't regard this as good news for Gado's chances to start if they're using him as a KR. How many starting RB's return kickoffs in the NFL? I've not done a scientific survey, but I think the answer rhymes with "hero".
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Right off the top of my head.Don't be surprized when this years #2 overall draft pick, Reggie Bush, is used as a KR'er.

Moore for the Vikes, was used for PR's & KR's. Of course, the HC was Tice.

While maybe not common, I don't think it's quite as rare as you make it out to be redman.
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I'm not sure those examples at all refute what I'm saying.Moore has never been the entrenched starter in Minny, and I'm not even sure that during those handful of games he's started as the HB that he also remained the PR/KR for his team, though I certainly could be wrong about that.

As for Bush, we have no clue how that situation will play out given that he's a rookie, they have a new coaching staff, and it's unclear who will start at RB as between him and McAllister, who of course is coming off of a knee injury. Even so, Bush has rare skills that I'm not sure allow him to be compared to other RB's in this regard.

Even accepting Moore and Bush as exceptions to this rule, can you think of others? If not, that makes only 1/16 of the league's starting RB's also acting as return men, not exactly a good average for Gado.

 
I just hope Gado wins the job outright. I don't own him, just always cool to see a hardworking humble player get ahead.

 
Having Reggie return kickoffs is like entering your Escalade in a demolition derby.

You might win...but is it really worth it?

 
Thought I would bump this topic to see what the latest poop on Gado is. Didn't appear to show much last night for GB, but it is still early.

 
Loomba said:
Thought I would bump this topic to see what the latest poop on Gado is. Didn't appear to show much last night for GB, but it is still early.
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Her's why you didn't see much of him - Packers | Gado injured SaturdaySun, 13 Aug 2006 02:07:30 -0700Jason Wilde, of the Wisconsin State Journal, reports Green Bay Packers RB Samkon Gado (groin) left the team's preseason game Saturday, Aug. 12, with a groin injury and did not return.
 
Couch Potato said:
Loomba said:
Thought I would bump this topic to see what the latest poop on Gado is. Didn't appear to show much last night for GB, but it is still early.
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Her's why you didn't see much of him - Packers | Gado injured SaturdaySun, 13 Aug 2006 02:07:30 -0700Jason Wilde, of the Wisconsin State Journal, reports Green Bay Packers RB Samkon Gado (groin) left the team's preseason game Saturday, Aug. 12, with a groin injury and did not return.
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Davenport started last night and was working with the 1st unit late last week in practice.
 
Fla\/\/ed said:
Couch Potato said:
Loomba said:
Thought I would bump this topic to see what the latest poop on Gado is. Didn't appear to show much last night for GB, but it is still early.
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Her's why you didn't see much of him - Packers | Gado injured SaturdaySun, 13 Aug 2006 02:07:30 -0700Jason Wilde, of the Wisconsin State Journal, reports Green Bay Packers RB Samkon Gado (groin) left the team's preseason game Saturday, Aug. 12, with a groin injury and did not return.
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Davenport started last night and was working with the 1st unit late last week in practice.
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This means he must be the #1 Rb since he started a preseason game ;)
 
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