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What about getting Ryan Fitzpatrick? If we are going with a quick release offensive scheme, he might be perfect. Ideally, I would love to have a guy who could win a playoff game as our back-up...am I crazy[/list][list]

DJ Fluker from the Seahawks...no he is not premier, but he can run block and cheaper than Saffold (who I would like to get)[/list][list][*]Dee Ford - we want outside edge pressure, and we just sign the KC linebacker coach....let go for it.[/list]

Am I the only dumbass who can not properly do a numbered list on this site?

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YES! ... (playfully kidding, silly question gets silly answer 😁, and no you're not really crazy, but we only got too much cap space and QBs aren't cheap, not even a number of back-ups)

As for the list, it's probably because you're accidentally starting a new list each time (even when with the bullets one). Just click it once, and add [ * ] (without the spaces) to start a new line. So that this

[ list=1 ]
[ * ] Hello there,
[ * ] How are you?
[ * ] I'm good
[ /list ]

looks like this (when you take out the extra spaces in the brackets).

1. Hello there,
2. How are you?
3. I'm good

As for QBs, I have to admit I'm pretty interested in what the Packers currently got in Kizer and Boyle. Kizer sucked in training camp as the coaches where completely changing up his footwork, Kizer looked better as a rookie with the footwork he was used too... but I liked Kizer as a rookie, other than in pressured moments he put all the pressure on himself and would risk it all trying to make the big play... and would lose, instead of taking a small play to keep things going. Boyle meanwhile was CLEARLY not developed yet, but he shocked/impressed me a couple of times, reminding me of Kurt Warner with some skills you simply can't teach... with the OL to the sides, a big hole in front of him, with an unblocked blitzing DB clearly right in front of him, about to hit him as hard as possible, Boyle stayed calm and stood in the pocket and delivered a perfect pass as/right before getting nailed. That was Kurt Warner's huge strength in the Mike Martz 7 step drop offense, with so many 7 step drops, you're going to get nailed some of the time and Warner would stay calm, deliver a great pass knowing he's about to get nailed. I'm not saying Boyle will develop... but that he had/has some skills you can't teach... and I'm excited to see if he has developed more of the teachable skills he wasn't showing.

RG DJ Fluker PFF grade is almost exactly the same as Packers RG Byron Bell ... Fluker is #70 rated OG, Bell is #72... and the Seahawks ran the ball most than any other teams (which is suppose to be Fluker strength) and he still has such a low grade? I'm not sure about Flucker.

OLB Dee Ford could potential be great, or could be a bust with a huge contract... PFF grade wise, he was only good for one season... he's been banged up the rest of the time, and the Chiefs pass rushers got more chances to pass rush, and didn't have to worry about running as often with other teams trying to keep up with the Chiefs offense.

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Anthony Barr is available isn't he?

Grab him and a decent RG, draft BPA.

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Vikings fans are all happy to see Barr gone. Biggest complaint is inconsistency. Disappears completely for weeks. Does not make me want him.

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I agree you, BUT I also think those suggesting Barr might have a point as well... since Barr was at his best (in college) when being used as a 3-4 pass rushing OLB... and the Vikings drafted him and have used him as a traditional 4-3 OLB that is used a ton in coverage... and usually guys his height (6'5") don't do as well in coverage as he does...

I'm not saying the Packers should be the ones taking the risk (depends on the contract price and how he would fit into the Packers defensive system), but if the team that does, uses him mainly as a pass rusher, they potentially could see a better Barr than the Vikings have seen. Of course, he potentially might not be as good a full time pass rusher as you hoped in the NFL as well... so there is a lot of risk, with a possibly huge reward, if he's able to return to being a great pass rusher being used in that role.

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Thanks....I was restarting the list every time!!!

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Beast said Point taken....nevertheless if we’re felt compelled to upgrade the position (other posts notwithstanding) how might we address RG? FA or Draft? Since the consensus here is you should not draft a guard with the first pick (I agree to not take one at 15, I am taking Best OL available at 29) might you start a round 2-3 guy at guard?

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Edge then Te then guard wouldn't be awful

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It is going to be curious what happens with Kizer...Beast noted; I believe LaFleur coached for a period of time at ND, so he is a semi known quality.

My only beef with Kizer was that he seem to really miss throws, sometimes badly. Only so much of the blame can be "game rust." I like his competitiveness and field presence alot (unlike Huntley). So I will be curious to see what LaFleur first whispers into Gutey's ear....then, if he is around, into Kizer's.

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I’m hoping Kizer pans out. Maybe a few years with Rodgers will help him.
It sure would be nice to have a backup that wouldn’t cause us to shutter anytime he has to come into a game.

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