Wayne Larrivee's catch-phrase for Ruvell Marin was "all he does is make plays". Martin has lost his roster battle with Brett Swain. I have always been a fan of Martin's. He is no Donald Driver or Greg Jennings, but he brought smart play, tight routes, good blocking, soft hands, and his 6'5 frame to every game. Once or twice I recall him lifting a sputtering offense with a nice size gain downfield. I'm not sure this wasn't a "chemistry mistake".
I can't think of a #4 or #5 receiver that was as reliable as Martin since Don Beebe. Also Martin was one of Aaron Rodgers buddies. One has to worry about TT & MM breaking up the "fab 5" corp of WRs, but one remembers other unpopular cuts, like Mike Holmgren cutting John Jurkovic on the eve of the Super Bowl runs. And who knows, perhaps Swain is the next Donald Driver?
So rather than critique the Packer management, I'll just praise Ruvell Martin's time with the Packers. He had some key catches in 2007. Even McCarthy said it was the hardest cut. Let's hope keeping 3 Full Backs and a 3 TEs counting convero-tight end, Spencer Havner has some upside.
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