Jenkins says his days with Packers all but over· Page 3

Greg C.
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13 years ago

I still don't get this.

How does "all but over" mean exactly the opposite of what it actually states? That makes absolutely no sense.

"Rockmolder" wrote:

It's not really the opposite of what it states. Think of it this way: It means that it is as close to over as it possibly could be without actually being over. Another way of saying it would be "virtually over."

But then, the English language has always played fast and loose with prepositions, so sometimes you have to rely completely on the context in which they are used and just get used to phrases like these.

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Greg C.
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13 years ago

#22

I don't think Jenkins sounds all that offended. A player in his position is always going to have a bit of a bruised ego, after playing his heart out for years and then realizing that his team no longer wants him. He's right that they don't want him, and that has to hurt. Under the circumstances, I think that his words are pretty reasonable.

Cullen's been great, but I understand why they are letting him go. Too many injuries, and there is at least one good player (Neal) behind him. Cullen's last shining moment was the NFC championship game, in which he was a beast. He was oddly invisible in the Super Bowl, but then, so was Raji for the most part.

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CaliforniaCheez
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13 years ago

#23

I feel sorry for Cullen. I remember as an undrafted free agent rookie he played very hard when Sherman draft choices didn't. He lifted weights and got bigger and improved his skills over time. Ted gave him a good contract.

He has been a good player for the Packers and continues to be a good player.

Getting a compensatory pick is no sure thing as there is no CBA. Even if there was once a player turns 30 the NFL says the best you can get is a 5th round pick.

I would just like to see a better way of saying good bye and thank you.

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bigfog
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13 years ago

#24

Can never have enough good d linemen. But, only when the price is right.

Goodbye Cullen. You were a great Packer and a helluva story. You could have had a bunch more sacks this year if not for the club hand. Thanks for your part in a superbowl season.

"I wouldn't root for the Minnesota Vikings to win a chess match against Nazi Germany."

CaliforniaCheez
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13 years ago

#25

"bigfog" wrote:

Well said.

What scares me is the Bears could really use him and they know what he can do.

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wpr
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13 years ago

#26

I still don't get this.

How does "all but over" mean exactly the opposite of what it actually states? That makes absolutely no sense.

"Rockmolder" wrote:

It is an American English expression.

ALL BUT (adverb)
The adverb ALL BUT has 1 sense:
1. (of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished.

"All but" really means "almost" or "nearly."

"The pandas are all but extinct" really means "the pandas are almost extinct."

"Anything but over" means far from over.

wpr
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13 years ago

#27

"CaliforniaCheez" wrote:

If GB doesn't make an offer I don't think they get a draft pick.

wpr
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13 years ago

#28

"CaliforniaCheez" wrote:

Well said.

What scares me is the Bears could really use him and they know what he can do.

"bigfog" wrote:

Right. I want to see him far away from GB. AFC South would suit me fine since they won't play them for a few years. Highly motivated players can do incredible things.

bozz_2006
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13 years ago

#29

He can rejoin his old buddy in Jacksonville.

zombieslayer
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13 years ago

#30

You know, I think our staff believes it comes down to availability. There's no argument whatsoever about Jenkins not being elite. He's elite, and everyone knows that. But he played 31 games over the past 3 seasons and only finished one of the past 3. I bet that's what it comes down to.

Thanks Cullen! You were awesome as a Packer and I'll always appreciate your time here. Best of luck elsewhere (of course when not playing us).

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