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Graham Harrell | Quarterback

Team: Green Bay Packers
Age / DOB:  (28) / 5/22/1985
Ht / Wt:  6'2' / 215
College: Texas Tech
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The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel considers 2013 a "make-or-break" year for backup Packers QB Graham Harrell.
Harrell — a 2009 undrafted free agent who's attempted just four passes in three years with the Pack — is expected to be pushed by 2012 seventh-rounder B.J. Coleman. Neither player is a good option behind Aaron Rodgers. The Packers would be in major trouble were Rodgers to go down. Rodgers has missed just two games in five years since replacing Brett Favre. May 28 - 11:45 PM
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel

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Graham Harrell - QB - Packers

The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel projects backup QB Graham Harrell to be left off the Packers' final roster.

Harrell might be able to save himself with a monster finish to the preseason, but for now he's looking like a third-stringer at best. The Journal-Sentinel projects "someone else" -- perhaps a Colt McCoy or Tarvaris Jackson -- to fill the backup spot behind Aaron Rodgers. Beat writer Rob Reischel projects seventh-round rookie quarterback B.J. Coleman to be left off the final roster, as well.
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
Wed, Aug 22, 2012 10:38:00 PM
Graham Harrell - QB - Packers

Packers GM Ted Thompson wants to see "continued improvement" and a "bounce back" game from backup QB Graham Harrell this week.

Although coach Mike McCarthy placed much of the blame for Harrell's poor performance to date on the second-team offensive line, Thompson concedes that he does "fish from time to time" on exploratory trade calls. Even if Harrell graded out better than we might expect -- as McCarthy stated Tuesday -- it's hard to imagine a Super Bowl contender going forward with him as the No. 2 QB.
Source: Fox Sports Wisconsin
Tue, Aug 21, 2012 04:27:00 PM
Graham Harrell - QB - Packers

Packers backup QB Graham Harrell completed just 12-of-24 passes for 100 yards and two interceptions in Green Bay's second preseason game Saturday night against the Browns.

He scrambled three times for 23 yards. Harrell didn't get a ton of help from his teammates, but he also seemed out of his league going against Browns second-team defenders. Harrell possesses a weak arm and becomes clearly uncomfortable when pressured, diminishing his productivity. We suspect the Packers played Harrell so much in this game to determine whether he can be Aaron Rodgers' primary 2012 backup. If so, Harrell flunked this audition.
Fri, Aug 17, 2012 12:25:00 AM
Graham Harrell - QB - Packers

The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel suggests that the Packers will go searching for a veteran backup quarterback if Graham Harrell "flops" in camp.

Harrell went undrafted in 2009 because he lacked velocity and arm strength. Coach Mike McCarthy insists he's throwing with more power than ever, but Harrell has attempted zero career NFL passes and struggled last preseason. "This is clearly his best opportunity of his professional career," said McCarthy of Harrell. "He's getting better. It's right there for him as far as being the No. 2."
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
Wed, Jul 11, 2012 09:18:00 PM
Graham Harrell - QB - Packers

According to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, the Packers aren't "flinching" at quarterback, and the No. 2 job remains Graham Harrell's to lose.

Harrell has attempted zero career passes since coming into the league in 2009, but he'll supposedly enter the season as Aaron Rodgers' primary backup. It would be far from surprising, however, if the Packers pursue a veteran if Harrell is shaky in early preseason action.
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
Tue, Jun 19, 2012 09:48:00 AM
Graham Harrell - QB - Packers

The Packers are not expected to sign a veteran quarterback.

After losing Matt Flynn to Seattle, the Packers appear prepared to head into the 2012 season with Graham Harrell as Aaron Rodgers' primary backup. Seventh-round pick B.J. Coleman and former Arena League star Nick Hill will compete for the No. 3 job.
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
Sun, Apr 29, 2012 02:12:00 PM
Graham Harrell - QB - Packers

Although the Packers plan to select a developmental quarterback late in the draft, coach Mike McCarthy has "high hopes" for Graham Harrell.

After McCarthy touted Harrell as the backup of the future last August, the Packers more than doubled his practice squad salary. The team went on to promote Harrell to the 53-man roster in December to prevent the Bills from poaching him. The former Texas Tech star is slated to replace Matt Flynn as Aaron Rodgers' backup.
Source: National Football Post
Sun, Apr 1, 2012 09:04:00 AM
Graham Harrell - QB - Packers

Coach Mike McCarthy is "hopeful" that Graham Harrell can make the move from No. 3 to primary backup quarterback this year.

"I think he's got instincts and toughness," said McCarthy. "I want to take him to the quarterback school. I like his makeup." McCarthy will likely target a mid-to-late round prospect as well. Former Arena Football League southpaw Nick Hill is third on the depth chart.
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
Thu, Mar 1, 2012 02:46:00 PM
Graham Harrell - QB - Packers

The Packers promoted QB Graham Harrell from their practice squad to the 53-man roster because the Bills were trying to lure him to Buffalo.

Harrell decided to stay in Green Bay because current backup Matt Flynn is an impending free agent. The Packers are high on Harrell as a potential long-term No. 2 quarterback after a couple of years in the system. The Bills would have put Harrell behind Ryan Fitzpatrick (signed through 2017) and Tyler Thigpen (under control through 2013). Harrell made the right choice.
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Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
Thu, Dec 8, 2011 12:09:00 AM
Graham Harrell - QB - Packers

Packers signed QB Graham Harrell.

This could be a case of another team trying to poach Harrell off the Packers' practice squad. Aaron Rodgers and Matt Flynn have no known injuries.
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
Wed, Dec 7, 2011 12:12:00 PM
Graham Harrell - QB - Packers

The Packers are paying practice squad QB Graham Harrell $12,500 per week, which is more than double the practice squad minimum of $5,700 per week.

Harrell was surprisingly waived earlier this month after being touted by HC Mike McCarthy as the Packers' potential backup quarterback of the future during training camp. That huge salary makes it clear, however, that Green Bay is still hoping Harrell can step in behind Aaron Rodgers in 2012 with current backup Matt Flynn likely to depart via free agency next offseason.
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
Sat, Sep 17, 2011 12:41:00 PM
Graham Harrell - QB - Packers

Packers waived QB Graham Harrell.

The move comes as a surprise since HC Mike McCarthy touted Harrell as the Packers' backup of the future less than a month ago, saying he was "scared to lose him." It also leaves Green Bay with only Matt Flynn behind Aaron Rodgers. Flynn is set to become a free agent next offseason. Harrell did turn in a pedestrian preseason, however, completing 33-of-57 passes for 287 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. The Packers will look to stash him on their practice squad if he makes it through waivers.
Source: Tom Silverstein on Twitter
Sat, Sep 3, 2011 03:06:00 PM
Graham Harrell - QB - Packers

Coach Mike McCarthy believes Graham Harrell could "absolutely" emerge as the Packers' backup quarterback of the future.

"I think so," McCarthy said. "He's headed that way." Current backup Matt Flynn is in a contract year, and McCarthy says the Packers promoted Harrell off their practice squad last December because they were "scared to lose him." McCarthy praised Harrell's comfort in the shotgun, which the Packers love to use.
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
Thu, Aug 11, 2011 12:07:00 AM
Graham Harrell - QB - Packers

Packers signed QB Graham Harrell from their practice squad.

Harrell will serve as a backup behind fill-in Matt Flynn. He takes the place of Anthony Smith on the active roster.
Sat, Dec 18, 2010 12:42:00 PM