Zero2Cool
4 years ago
What do you think about this signing?
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4 years ago

What do you think about this signing?

Originally Posted by: Zero2Cool 



He catches the ball about as often as MVS. Normally I would say it's a waste of time but then there's Tyler Ervin.
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4 years ago
Here's the thing that always gripes me when people talk about players:

In any case, Austin’s great timed speed (4.38 seconds in the 40-yard dash at the 2013 NFL Combine) is a noteworthy attribute.



That's 7 long years ago. He doesn't have 4.38 speed today. If he did, he wouldn't have been sitting at home all year long. At 29 years old after getting hit dozens of times a game, he might not even have 4.50 speed.

He may well still be fast but the only people who really know are the team officials who do the tryouts and they ain't talking. Not in Green Bay. Not in any place else.
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Smokey
4 years ago
Different team, different team chemistry. Time will tell if the change will benefit Austin and the Packers. .
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beast
4 years ago
Packers need a returner, I assume they're bringing him in to help fill in the shoes of the injured Ervin. Like Ervin he has spend some time as a RB and WR (but mostly WR).

Austin has played in similar schemes with time while with the Rams, at least his one year there when LaFleur was also their, but his numbers went way down that season, so that might not be a good thing.

I think he's just the bottom of the depth chart, returner, speed sweep and speed decoy at this point, but maybe returner.
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Smokey
4 years ago

Packers need a returner, I assume they're bringing him in to help fill in the shoes of the injured Ervin. Like Ervin he has spend some time as a RB and WR (but mostly WR).

Austin has played in similar schemes with time while with the Rams, at least his one year there when LaFleur was also their, but his numbers went way down that season, so that might not be a good thing.

I think he's just the bottom of the depth chart, returner, speed sweep and speed decoy at this point, but maybe returner.

Originally Posted by: beast 



Moving to a new team requires learning a new playbook, learning to work with new players/coaches. Starting Austin off as a Return Man makes sense as he has experience at it and playing Special Teams would be the quickest and easiest way to contribute ASAP. Learning the offense, the QB/s, and having them to learn you will not be "instant". Austin may be starter ready for the Dec. 27th Home game vs the Titans (and he might be an offense game factor).

Patience

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beast
4 years ago

Moving to a new team requires learning a new playbook, learning to work with new players/coaches. Starting Austin off as a Return Man makes sense as he has experience at it and playing Special Teams would be the quickest and easiest way to contribute ASAP. Learning the offense, the QB/s, and having them to learn you will not be "instant". Austin may be starter ready for the Dec. 27th Home game vs the Titans (and he might be an offense game factor).

Patience

Originally Posted by: Smokey 

My thoughts are if he's starting, we're screwed... late in the season street pick-up starting is normally a bad sign.

5 weeks left in the season isn't much time for patience's or learning, it's hard to learn mid-season, when the team doesn't have as much time as they like to prepare, much less teach.

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Smokey
4 years ago

My thoughts are if he's starting, we're screwed... late in the season street pick-up starting is normally a bad sign.

5 weeks left in the season isn't much time for patience's or learning, it's hard to learn mid-season, when the team doesn't have as much time as they like to prepare, much less teach.

Originally Posted by: beast 



Say What ?

Austin's not being an NFL rookie adds to his value to the team. He already knows how to run all of the pass routes, and as for learning the playbook, he will learn the basics of it for sure.

Austin will get work in practices, but he will be used to run the standard generic pass routes. QB/WR timing will get better as time moves forward. He may not be a "starter", but will be used as a plug n play specialist. He may not be used this or next week, but will become a valuable WR before GB begins the playoff games in January.

Additionally, I fully expect that his speed will be used as the Kick Returner. He is already experienced and qualified to contribute at that position..

Learning is something that is ongoing. Austin will learn and his coaches will do their jobs and teach.
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Zero2Cool
4 years ago

Additionally, I fully expect that his speed will be used as the Kick Returner. He is already experienced and qualified to contribute at that position..

Originally Posted by: Smokey 



They might try him at Kick Returner, but he's only brief experience there. He's a more accomplished Punt Returner, which is where I expect to see him sooner than later.
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Cheesey
4 years ago
Let’s not forget Andre Rison! He cane in very late, and was huge in SB31.
A very late addition that paid off big time.
So who knows, maybe this pickup will help.
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