buckeye, with all due respect, I don't believe there are many here who do not value Kuhn and Taylor for what they bring. I just wonder if some of these younger talents might be able to knock a veteran or two off the shelf. Figure, cap numbers are both reasonable for both players. The things that really set them apart are somewhat one dimensional.
Personally, I haven't seen Kuhn blowing people up with regularity as a lead blocker on run plays. I just haven't. He is fantastic in pass protection. He is also a veteran leader on STs, and a close friend of Aaron Rodgers.
Ryan Taylor has done very little outside of STs. That has to be a concern.
i don't think Colt Lyerla is being anointed with a spot on the 53, but he does bring some very serious athleticism, that of a R1 or R2 talent. That has to be a consideration, especially with what will be a very tight roster to trim down.
Originally Posted by: play2win
They keep these guys around for a reason, Ryan Taylor was a (7th rnd) pick who made the team, and with the guys in front of him, it became pretty obvious, that he better excel on ST's, and he did.
The Packers have carried 4-5 even 6 TE's the last few years, they weren't all kept to become starters, in the case of Taylor, his value was ST's, his contract is up after this year.
Why would you cut a proven veteran, playing in his final year of his contract, and keep a guy who may or may not be able to perform at an NFL level.
Let Lyerla make the team, again, he is not going to make it at the expense of Taylor, he may knock out a Stoneburner or a Bostic, but with Taylor the team knows what they have.
Same with Kuhn,
proven commodity, back in 2010 when the Packers were going through rb's, like nobody's business, Kuhn stepped up and at least gave them something until Starks came on.
Last year Kuhn became QB1's #1 protector, was a viable 3rd down option,and played ST's.
You don't replace guys like Kuhn(or Taylor) with "Potential"
I hope Ted and Mike don't cut Kuhn because Lyerla may be able to turn into a better lead blocker.
Kuhns cap hit this year is 1.026 mil, Taylors is .659mil, that is minimal money for what both provide for The Packers.
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