nerdmann
9 years ago

I don't know why John Crockett isn't in the conversation here. I'd rather the money be spent on defense, even if Forte is an upgrade over Starks.

Originally Posted by: DakotaT 



Crockett could surprise.

Starks will be cheaper and won't cost us a compensatory pick. Then again, if he signs elsewhere we could GET a compensatory pick. Probably not a high one, unless he becomes a starter somewhere.
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lolleren
9 years ago
If he is willing to do a 2 year deal at 2-3 mill a year, then I'm fine with it.
Much more expensive than that, then it is too rich for my blood, both cap and comp pick wise.

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Dulak
9 years ago
I dont like forte and I hope hes not on our team ... IMO hes not that good only average. Keep starks and get lacy to work out and lose some fat.

gbguy20
9 years ago
John Crockett deserves a shot this year. He earned more playing time last year but wasn't given it.
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steveishere
9 years ago
I've never been a huge Forte fan. He's a good all around (specifically receiving) back but he's always seemed kind of soft to me as a runner and he's really not much of a breakaway threat either. Unless he has a cold market or takes a pretty decent discount I'd rather just roll with Lacy/Crockett or even re sign Starks and use the money elsewhere. In shape healthy Lacy is going to be a better back next year for us than Forte would.
Zero2Cool
9 years ago
I'm not sure I would want Matt Forte even at veteran minimum. I would really like a 3rd down back that has that break away speed to take it to the house via rush or reception. I'm not 100% convinced Matt Forte can be that guy and maybe that makes me crazy.




Excellent point Tom!

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9 years ago
Who do people see Forte as competing with. Who is he going to take playing time away from?

Lacy? Doubt it.
Starks? Maybe, but I don't see a substantial improvement at this point in his career.
Kuhn? Maybe, with a small upgrade
Crockett? Probably. I'd rather have the third RB be a developmental "potential" player than a "on the down hill" player.

Don't object to the pickup. But I don't see it as a pickup at the level of Peppers/Pickett/Woodson either.
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nerdmann
9 years ago

I'm not sure I would want Matt Forte even at veteran minimum. I would really like a 3rd down back that has that break away speed to take it to the house via rush or reception. I'm not 100% convinced Matt Forte can be that guy and maybe that makes me crazy.




Excellent point Tom!

Originally Posted by: Zero2Cool 



We have two guys like that.

Randall Cobb and Ty Montgomery.
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blueleopard
9 years ago
Forte is a proven back. If he can be even remotely close to what Dion Lewis or Shane Vereen were in New England, we'll be fine. We already know he can run the ball when called upon.
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Bigbyfan
9 years ago
He'll be the best receiving back the Packers have had in over a decade. The guy still probably has another year in the tank as a three down back. You gotta remember what he has been able to do with a subpar line and the terrible quarterback play. Two years ago, he caught around 100 balls.

I'd take him in a heartbeat. Not like it would cost a fortune.
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