Feelings on Free Agency thus far

Zero2Cool
Elite Member Topic Starter

8 years ago

I've been really busy with a lot of personal things and well being a dad mainly. So, I've been a bit out of touch of Packers things last few weeks. I was shocked as heck to find out Martellus Bennett signed with us. I was looking that up and then read Lance Kendricks also signed! I thought I was in some alternate reality.

The issue with Packers is defense, we can all probably agree on that. And no, these signings do not help the defense directly, but maybe it helps increase 3rd down conversion which keeps the defense off the field?

Anyhow, I'm curious. How do you feel about the Packers free agency so far?

Myself? I'm pleased with it because Ted Thompson said Offense you develop and Defense you can plug in guys here and there. I wonder too just how badly Q. Rollins and D. Randall were injured. I think Burnett was dinged up too.

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PackFanWithTwins
Veteran Member

8 years ago

Really pleased with the offensive side of the ball, still concerned about the defense. We need to get an inside pass rusher to help daniels on the inside. If we can collapse the front of the pocket we make it so much easier on the OLBs as well as the secondary.

The world needs ditch diggers too Danny!!!

musccy
Veteran Member

8 years ago

This could be our best TE combo since Mr. Hot Tub and Keith Jackson so I'm certainly intrigued by this and the options we may have on offense.

DoddPower
Veteran Member

8 years ago

Need some defensive help! The offense will continue to be good enough, but that won't matter if the defense is as bad as it's been for years now.

wpr
Preferred Member

8 years ago

Yes the D needs some help. I kind of wish they could have landed on of the stud CBs but everyone knew that wasn't going to happen.

As for the TE combo- Ted gets an "A" for effort. Even if they are both busts I don't mind. Ted went out early in the FA signing period and reeled in a couple players. The draft is typically thin at TE and I don't think this year is an exception. On the flip side I thought I read the draft is pretty deep for CBs. As long as Ted doesn't draft a baseball player or curler who played CB on his Jr High football team in the first or second round I will be happy.

luigis
Member

8 years ago

The plan is to win all games 66-48

I kind of agree with Teddy, in the last seasons whenever the offense starts hot we almost always win, the defense might allow points but it is usually hard for a team to rally from behind. Our defense plays better if we are ahead in the score.

So in some contrived way helping the offense improves the defense while helping the defense doesn't change the offense.

Having said that I think Teddy needs to have a hell of a draft to fix the defense.

Luis

nerdmann
Premier Member

8 years ago

Originally Posted by: luigis

THis draft is LOADED with OLBs, CBs and RBs, and I hope we take them in that order.

“Winning is not a sometime thing, it is an all the time thing. You don't do things right once in a while…you do them right all the time.”

hardrocker950
Member

8 years ago

Originally Posted by: wpr

Yes, this draft is loaded with potential at CB. I would feel better about going into the draft with at least one proven corner, but I didn't expect that to happen (as usual.)

I was happy to hear that Bennett signed with the Pack - he has been consistent, good hands, and has size that we need. Aaron will be throwing his way a lot.

I am disappointed that Ted hasn't done anything for the defense, but most of us expected that. I would be happy if he signed even one defensive game changer. I have to give him some credit for getting help at TE knowing that Cook was on his way out the door - normally he would just get a 6th round guy and call it good. It will be interesting to see if he does some dealing to get a couple of defensive guys.

sschind
Senior Member

8 years ago

This could be our best TE combo since Mr. Hot Tub and Keith Jackson so I'm certainly intrigued by this and the options we may have on offense.

Originally Posted by: musccy

Best combo since for sure but I think they can be even better. Chmura was good but I think Packer fans over state how good he was and I think Jackson was on the decline by the time he got here. They were a very good combination but I think they were better in the fans eyes than they were in reality.

The thing is it's a good TE combo only if the team utilizes 2 TEs at the same time. Its not a good combo if the only time the #2 sees the field is when the #1 needs a breather. Then you just have two good TEs. Thankfully MM likes his TEs. I'm honestly not sure how much he uses 2 TE sets but it is probably more than most coaches so that bodes well for a good combo.

I like the moves and Bennett/Kendricks is a big improvement over Cook/Rodgers IMO.

Like Zero said if it helps get them a few more third down conversions over the course of a game it will benefit the defense indirectly.

gbguy20
Veteran Member

8 years ago

#10

Davon house, ladarouss Webb and Morris Claiborne are still out there. We've got plenty of room to sign lacy and 2 of the above. Throw in barwin too. Then I will be happy.

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