13 years ago

Doesn't make sense to keep a player who doesn't fit your system as well as a player you have signed already. That's not a mistake, that's intelligence.

Originally Posted by: Zero2Cool 



Who doesn't fit the system, Gurley? If so, how doesn't he fit? They kept him around on the PS. And what mistake are you referring to? The quote you responded to doesn't mention a mistake. Wrong quote, maybe? Not sure what you're trying to say.😕
13 years ago

is it possible that some people's assessment of Gurley was inflated if he cleared waivers? I will admit that I expected him to get picked up by someone else. But I'd also contend I felt that way mostly because many have talked up his abilities. I'm also happy that he is on the PS and am in no way looking to say "I told you so!" That wouldn't make any sense, either, because the only thing I've felt strongly about with regard to Gurley was that Donald Driver is a better option.

Originally Posted by: evad04 



It's definitely a possibility that I and others are overrating Gurley. We only see so much of any of these guys. The coaches see much more, and have done a great job with talent, so I'm not trying to claim I know better than they do. Maybe Gurley is just too raw right now. Maybe he looks like shit on routes sometimes that we don't even notice because the ball goes elsewhere. Who knows.

What I'm going off is how he has looked as an undrafted rookie without the benefit of a real offseason. He blocked 5 punts in TC, and got pretty close to blocking punts twice at Indy. He also was part of Harrell's game winning drive that day, and looked pretty good vs. KC, especially on that deep sideline catch where he didn't get his toes in. It was an impressive catch, toes out or not. He lead the team in catches this preseason with 9. Not too shabby for a UDFA on a team that had 10 WRs in TC. That, and he has rare, near Plaxico Burress size. If he continues to develop, he could be a good one. He has already been pretty damn productive.

Anyway, I'm glad to see him on the PS, and will still be hoping that he makes the roster later in the year. Maybe he ends up being a flash in the pan, or just another Ruvell or Joey Haynos (another guy who I really wanted to see make the team a few years back), but I'll be rooting for him to be more than that, because he looks like he could be.

Oh, and one more time, just for good measure- Best of luck to Mr. Driver too. I'd love to see him beat the odds and become only the second WR to play in the NFL after the age of 40.
Pack93z
13 years ago



Oh, and one more time, just for good measure- Best of luck to Mr. Driver too. I'd love to see him beat the odds and become only the second WR to play in the NFL after the age of 40.

Originally Posted by: get_louder_at_lambeau 



He has softened his stance late in the preseason this year about that.. I think he can see the gap between his play and the young bucks to know that it is just a matter of time before father time tilts the playing field against him.

You can't play this young mans game forever.. no matter how hard you push your body there is a limit to what you can stave off and what you can't. It has been played out many times before at the skill positions..

And I think Driver knows this.. just as Charles Woodson will soon know it as well.. albeit he can maybe extend his career a bit longer with the opportunity to move to a dime back and playing more zone coverage.. but even then that window will shrink.

"The oranges are dry; the apples are mealy; and the papayas... I don't know what's going on with the papayas!"
13 years ago

He has softened his stance late in the preseason this year about that.. I think he can see the gap between his play and the young bucks to know that it is just a matter of time before father time tilts the playing field against him.

You can't play this young mans game forever.. no matter how hard you push your body there is a limit to what you can stave off and what you can't. It has been played out many times before at the skill positions..

And I think Driver knows this.. just as Charles Woodson will soon know it as well.. albeit he can maybe extend his career a bit longer with the opportunity to move to a dime back and playing more zone coverage.. but even then that window will shrink.

Originally Posted by: Pack93z 



And just think- Woodson is only 34 right now. He'll turn 35 a month from today. Driver will turn 37 right before the Super Bowl. He has almost two years on Woodson, and Woodson is old. Hopefully they both find the fountain of youth this year and tear it up.
nerdmann
13 years ago

He has softened his stance late in the preseason this year about that.. I think he can see the gap between his play and the young bucks to know that it is just a matter of time before father time tilts the playing field against him.

You can't play this young mans game forever.. no matter how hard you push your body there is a limit to what you can stave off and what you can't. It has been played out many times before at the skill positions..

And I think Driver knows this.. just as Charles Woodson will soon know it as well.. albeit he can maybe extend his career a bit longer with the opportunity to move to a dime back and playing more zone coverage.. but even then that window will shrink.

Originally Posted by: Pack93z 




Albeit?
“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.”
DakotaT
13 years ago

And just think- Woodson is only 34 right now. He'll turn 35 a month from today. Driver will turn 37 right before the Super Bowl. He has almost two years on Woodson, and Woodson is old. Hopefully they both find the fountain of youth this year and tear it up.

Originally Posted by: get_louder_at_lambeau 




Well I'm 42 and my body feels like a bucket of dung somedays. So much for the fountain of youth. To their credit, they both continue to play at a high level. But no doubt, they are on borrowed time now and all we get from them from here on out is gravy.
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Zero2Cool
13 years ago

Well I'm 42 and my body feels like a bucket of dung somedays.

Originally Posted by: DakotaT 

And looks like it too, which I doubt can be said for them. :)

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Pack93z
13 years ago

Albeit?

Originally Posted by: nerdmann 



Yep.. al·be·it

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/albeit 

Definition of ALBEIT
: conceding the fact that : even though : although



Woodson still can line up outside and stick with almost any receiver in the league in press at this point.. his versatility is still one of his greatest assets along with his overall experience, knowledge and god given talent.
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