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13 years ago
Finley: Pack can score 'every time' they get ball
 


The depth chart says Jermichael Finley is a tight end. His speed and ability to avoid tackles after the catch make him look more like a really big wide receiver.

Finley talks like a prototypical wide receiver, too.

Entering his fourth season for the Green Bay Packers, Finley has cultivated a reputation for making bold statements. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers has suggested that anything Finley says should come with some sort of disclaimer, warning people not to take it too seriously.

Finley's most recent proclamation came this week, when asked how many points the Packers should score per game this season.

"Put it like this: We should score every time we get the ball," Finley said. "So you add that up."

Just Jermichael being Jermichael.

"I think we've got the deadliest offense in the league," Finley said. "We don't get that much pub or whatnot, but at the same time we're on paper right now. We've still got to go on the field and do the work."

Yes, Finley might be prone to bragging, but his biggest goal this season is a relatively humble one. Coming off a season-ending injury to his right knee, Finley simply wants to stay healthy for a full season.

"I need 16 games, man," Finley said. "If I get 16 games, I think I can do some damage to a stat sheet. I guarantee you that."

Finley's knee seems fine in training camp so far, although he did sit out Wednesday night because of what Packers coach Mike McCarthy called a "glute contusion." It wasn't immediately clear if he would miss the Packers' preseason opener at Cleveland on Saturday.

"I have no reason to believe it's serious," McCarthy said.
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Stevetarded
13 years ago
I'm surprised the writer didn't change the title to something like "Finley guarantees Pack will score every time and put up over 1000 points for the season".
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shanks2122
13 years ago
I really think the media wants to make Finley a trash talker, I have yet to read anything that makes him look bad. The guy is proud of his team and his own ability, nothing wrong with that. I guess we will see what happens with a loss(not gonna happen) and he only gets targeted 2-3 times(also not gonna happen) if his mouth really opens up.
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Zero2Cool
13 years ago

I really think the media wants to make Finley a trash talker, I have yet to read anything that makes him look bad. The guy is proud of his team and his own ability, nothing wrong with that. I guess we will see what happens with a loss(not gonna happen) and he only gets targeted 2-3 times(also not gonna happen) if his mouth really opens up.

Originally Posted by: shanks2122 




I haven't heard any of the coaches, GM or players complain about what he's said which leads me to agree with your statement. The only thing I'm not thrilled about is when a player singles out another team or player, but then again, if they are directly asked, it's easier to make yourself look bad by commenting.
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Packers_Finland
13 years ago
God dammit Finley, why did you spill the beans on McCarthy's master plan
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Rockmolder
13 years ago
He's still a douchebag in my book.
musccy
13 years ago
Nothing he says is all that bad...but he has an inordinate number of boastful comments relative to anyone else on the team. Maybe it's just because the media knows he'll talk so they focus on and bait him, or he really is that boastful.

Either way, the sum of all of his comments is wearing thin on me, it feels like he's talking himself up in case he get hurt, so he still is noticed for his looming contract. Just shut up, prove you can be a good lockeroom guy, and last 16 games for a change.
dyeah_gb
13 years ago
I don't mind the comments he made in this interview. I think every player should expect to score every time they get the ball. Maybe this mindset will help avoid all of those games where we lost by less than 2 points. I also agree that his first goal should be staying healthy this season. A star TE is of no use on the bench.
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Pack93z
13 years ago
Confidence and to be honest with the talent on this roster.. we are a threat to score every time we possess the ball.

This kind of talk bothers me little.

I am glad he is focused on staying healthy and for all the talk about him and his contract.. he has said all the right things in the past couple of days. Take it as it comes.

I just don't see the value in talking about other teams and their players in anything but a humble approach.. little to nothing to gain from it. Here, just bubbling confidence in "this" team.

Thing with Finley, I think he is a good person by nature, just yaps a ton.. and sometimes his viewpoint or intended meaning isn't clear.

The VY comment was just talking down the hype surrounding the team, but by throwing in the "backup" it altered the interpretation of some of the audience.
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wpr
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13 years ago

Nothing he says is all that bad...but he has an inordinate number of boastful comments relative to anyone else on the team. Maybe it's just because the media knows he'll talk so they focus on and bait him, or he really is that boastful.

Either way, the sum of all of his comments is wearing thin on me, it feels like he's talking himself up in case he get hurt, so he still is noticed for his looming contract. Just shut up, prove you can be a good lockeroom guy, and last 16 19 games for a change.

Originally Posted by: musccy 




corrected.

You're welcome. [grin1]
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