This. I'd much rather have a solid defender than Finley. All talk and still, not an elite TE. (NE had not one, but two TEs who smoked Finley in production).
Originally Posted by: zombieslayer
First, I'm in full agreement. A solid defender > Jermichael Finley, simply because the TE's the Packers have I feel could match his production between them, plus the strength of the Packers offense is the WR depth.
Second, Players and Coaches don't mind Finley's comments, why do we degrade his production because of it? Really makes you wonder.
The Patriots had one TE who smoked Finley and he smoked EVERYONE in the league, so that statement really holds water like a funnel.
Unless of course, you think 24 more receptions, 250 more yards and one less touchdown while also racking up several yards less per reception constitutes being "smoked".
If you're wondering, I'd rather have had Aaron Hernandez than Jermichael Finley. I think he's a better blocker and signed for less. 🙂