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McCarthy Says Packers Still Interested in Finley, Jolly

Monty McMahon by Monty McMahon
May 15, 2014
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Jermichael Finley injury

Although their moves in the NFL Draft signal the Green Bay Packers are preparing to move on without tight end Jermichael Finley and defensive lineman Johnny Jolly, coach Mike McCarthy says the Packers are still interested in both players.

Both guys suffered neck injuries during the 2013 season, which resulted in spinal fusion surgery. We know Finley hasn’t been cleared yet and we don’t know much about Jolly’s condition.

What we do know is both guys remain free agents. We also know the Packers now have plenty of bodies at the positions they play.

After drafting Richard Rodgers in the third round, the Packers have five tight ends with a legit chance of making the roster. Similarly, they drafted defensive lineman Khyri Thornton in the third. He joins a group that added Letroy Guion and Julius Peppers in the offseason.

So even though it may not look it, McCarthy says the Packers still want their two veteran players to return if they’re cleared.

“I’ll say this about Jermichael and Johnny: First and foremost, I just want them to be healthy,” McCarthy said Saturday. “And then with that, they’re obviously our players and we have strong interest in. We’ll see what happens after that. But I’m just being in communication with Dr. McKenzie and we’re watching their health situation.”

If either guy returns, it will be a bonus for the Packers.

Both are starting-caliber players that can make plays. That being said, the Packers look like they’ll be just fine without them.

Tags: Green Bay PackersJermichael FinleyJermichael FinleyJohnny JollyJohnny Jolly
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Comments 12

  1. Avatar for Pete D Pete D says:
    9 years ago

    Want jolly more than Finley

  2. Avatar for Chad Lundberg Chad Lundberg says:
    9 years ago

    Jermichael Finley: NO. Even if he is completely healthy and takes a pay cut.

    Johnny Jolly: As long as that neck injury is of little concern, absolutely YES.

    Moving on.

    • Avatar for Charlie Martin Charlie Martin says:
      9 years ago

      dumb

      • Avatar for Chad Lundberg Chad Lundberg says:
        9 years ago

        Why?

    • Avatar for E. Wolf E. Wolf says:
      9 years ago

      Great minds think alike, Chad. I believe we have been in agreement several times before.
      I really want Jolly back. I have wanted Finley gone for some time.

  3. Avatar for the real russ letlow the real russ letlow says:
    9 years ago

    numbers immediately after the Finley’s injury were for an extended recovery time. A player from the Ravens – LB McClain – had a spinal cord contusion in Dec 2012 with NO surgery and it took him 10 months just to be cleared to practice. Finley has a long way to go. I would be very surprised if he was cleared before August, if at all. and that’s just for practice.

  4. Avatar for Howard Howard says:
    9 years ago

    To put in real world terms what McCarthy and the orginization are saying is: If you are determined to be healthy by our doctor(s) we would like to sign you for a minimum dollar contract for one year.

    • Avatar for Iltarion Iltarion says:
      9 years ago

      EXACTLY, with there being heavy skepticism in the “determined to be healthy by our doctors” part of that statement.

  5. Avatar for billybong billybong says:
    9 years ago

    Big Mike talks too much, like last year after another horrible loss when he said “there will be changes this week!!” then two days later after no changes…
    “did i say that”….hahahaha you funny…why not just clam up…

  6. Avatar for GBslacker GBslacker says:
    9 years ago

    I’m always amazed how fans can fall in love with a player and never let him go.

    Jolly showed nothing last year.

    A three year layoff came at the worst possible time in his NFL career.
    You don’t get that back.

    He’s at that age where bodies change.
    Motors don’t rev as high.
    Muscles weaken and turn to fat.

    He’s never been well-conditioned.
    Now he’s permanently injured; hands-to-the-face — which happens on most every play — will likely be quite painful.

    Why do you want this guy back?

    • Avatar for Phatgzus Phatgzus says:
      9 years ago

      Every body is different. He plays(/ed) professional football for a living, they work out, a LOT; that will stem the process. Three years off from the game of football has taken a considerable less toll on his body than three years of taking on double teams and tackling ball carriers-that’s a lot of force/pressure your body parts have to deal wit. Sure, senescence takes its toll, but the wear-and-tear of the game does a lot more to one’s body than aging, esp. at this stage in one’s life.

    • Avatar for Phatgzus Phatgzus says:
      9 years ago

      He was part of a top 5 D, he’s highly affordable, he’s nasty, he’s a familiar name, and he has a great story-that, in short, is why people want him back. Is he worth a roster spot is the better question? Now? No. When half of our D is on the DL again? Perhaps.

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