beast
16 years ago

Shane Lechler should be the guy we go after. Then we can forget about our punting woes.

"Cheesey" wrote:


We sure learned last year how important punting really is.

"toronto_cheesehead" wrote:



I just want to point out that the Packers have P Durant Brooks.

Brooks was a star punter in college.... and drafted...... but in pre-season he got injured and really hurt him....... and he was cut

But IF Brooks is able to bring what he brought his SR. year he could be every good.

Let's compare Lechler (2008) and Brooks (SR college year) (remember NET avg. is said to be the best stats for punters)

Shane Lechler is going to be 33 years old, he's gonna cost a lot of money,

avg.: 48.8 yards
net avg.: 41.2 yards
% in 20: 36.66667%
% TB: 14.4444%
% FC: 12.222%
Long: 70

Durant Brooks is going to be 24 year old, he's costing very little money and already has a contract with the Packers.

avg.: 45.06 yards
net avg.: 40.58 yards
% in 20: 50.7...%
% TB: ???????
% FC: 32.3...%
Long: ???????? but He had 30 punts for 50 yards or longer, two shy of the NCAA single-season record.


Look I'm not saying Brooks is Lechler, I'm just saying if Brooks returns to his SR. year stats than he could be a better value in the short term and be around a lot long than Lechler.
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beast
16 years ago

I always here about FA's being the big thing that takes teams and puts them over the top.
But i think alot of the times they end up being desperate moves by GM's that end up blowing up in their faces.
I think thats something Ted Thompson is very aware of, and thats why he doesn't just go out and mortgage the farm on alot of FA's. Many of them are players at the ends of their careers that get a big pay day on what they DID, not what they are still able to do.
People like Reggie White are VERY rare.
JMO

"Cheesey" wrote:




I need a little help, what were the FAs that put the Steelers over the top?
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longtimefan
16 years ago

I always here about FA's being the big thing that takes teams and puts them over the top.

"Cheesey" wrote:




We hear from the "anti TT" people that at least Sherman went after free agents..


So.........


Can anyone name me the free agent signing that put the packers over the top when Sherman was GM?
Packers_Finland
16 years ago

I always here about FA's being the big thing that takes teams and puts them over the top.
But i think alot of the times they end up being desperate moves by GM's that end up blowing up in their faces.
I think thats something Ted Thompson is very aware of, and thats why he doesn't just go out and mortgage the farm on alot of FA's. Many of them are players at the ends of their careers that get a big pay day on what they DID, not what they are still able to do.
People like Reggie White are VERY rare.
JMO

"beast" wrote:




I need a little help, what were the FAs that put the Steelers over the top?

"Cheesey" wrote:



Uh... only one I can think of is Mewelde Moore. Only thing he did was not being open on the game winning play of the Steelers.

They played a very TTish game the few years before, re-signing their old guys and drafting well. For example, two key players in the dominant linebacking corps came from the 2007 draft: Lawrence Timmons and LaMarr Woodley.
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Cheesey
16 years ago

I always here about FA's being the big thing that takes teams and puts them over the top.
But i think alot of the times they end up being desperate moves by GM's that end up blowing up in their faces.
I think thats something Ted Thompson is very aware of, and thats why he doesn't just go out and mortgage the farm on alot of FA's. Many of them are players at the ends of their careers that get a big pay day on what they DID, not what they are still able to do.
People like Reggie White are VERY rare.
JMO

"beast" wrote:




I need a little help, what were the FAs that put the Steelers over the top?

"Cheesey" wrote:


Thats just what i'm saying..........most FA's DON'T put teams over the top.
You must have missed my point completely.
You build your team through the draft, and IF there is a FA that can put you over the top, THEN make a move. Otherwise you are wasting big money. Ted Thompson knows that.
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packer98
16 years ago
I think maybe Huff and Canty might be the type of FA we could expect the Packers to spend. Nothing major, just personnel to fill some slots
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Packers_Finland
16 years ago
Michael Huff could be another Charles Woodson-type steal.
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packer98
16 years ago
Also, I like Leonhard who played in a 3-4 w/ the ravens and can return kicks as well. I don't need superstars, just good quality players that FILL THE NEEDS.
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Cheesey
16 years ago

Also, I like Leonhard who played in a 3-4 w/ the ravens and can return kicks as well. I don't need superstars, just good quality players that FILL THE NEEDS.

"packer98" wrote:


I like Leonhard too.
I think he would be a nice fit with the Pack.
I hope we go after and get him!
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Rockmolder
16 years ago

Michael Huff could be another Charles Woodson-type steal.

"Packers_Finland" wrote:




Micheal Huff hasn't shown a thing tough, while Charles had been great for years. I mean, he went to four consecutive pro bowls with the Raiders while Huff can't make a tackle to save his live.

Don't get me wrong, he has potential with some good coaching, but I don't think this si the guy I want to bring in to back up our starters or anything.

As for Leonard, I do indeed like him, but how are we going to use him? Use a rotational system with our three starting safetys? (Bigby, Collins, Leonard) And what about Rouse? I wasn't impressed by him, but when he just plays like he should, he has all the psysical talent he needs.

I'd like Blackmon to keep returning on punts and Leonard doesn't seem to return kick-offs from what I've been seeing, so I wouldn't like him there.

I'd still like a low-key free agent veteran. Someone that can step in when necessary and do a solid job, but isn't to high prized.
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