musccy
9 years ago
As the charges (I think) have been dropped, it's easier to say the Packers should have picked him up but you could have said the same about Aldon Smith and Ray McDonald. I'm not saying they're identical circumstances, just saying red flags that clouded the decision at the time.

I can understand the frustration too. My jaw dropped watching that vine and I had a bit of an "oh $hit" moment thinking a very good Cowboy's line just got even better. I'm just saying hindsight makes things much clearer.

uffda udfa
9 years ago

As the charges (I think) have been dropped, it's easier to say the Packers should have picked him up but you could have said the same about Aldon Smith and Ray McDonald. I'm not saying they're identical circumstances, just saying red flags that clouded the decision at the time.

I can understand the frustration too. My jaw dropped watching that vine and I had a bit of an "oh $hit" moment thinking a very good Cowboy's line just got even better. I'm just saying hindsight makes things much clearer.

Originally Posted by: musccy 



There was no hindsight...I wanted us to pick La'el Collins THEN, not now. Having foresight to do so was what was required and the Aaron Hernandez situation played a major role in scaring off all 32 teams. To me, in the last stages of the draft, the benefit far outweighed the risk. Now, the last part is hindsight but I would've made the move then. Too late now...the Cowboys got themselves another Larry Allen/Erik Williams type player on a tremendous OL. A guy like Collins could literally be the reason we lose to the Cowboys in the playoffs this time. All could've been prevented with a little foresight.


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nerdmann
9 years ago

As the charges (I think) have been dropped, it's easier to say the Packers should have picked him up but you could have said the same about Aldon Smith and Ray McDonald. I'm not saying they're identical circumstances, just saying red flags that clouded the decision at the time.

I can understand the frustration too. My jaw dropped watching that vine and I had a bit of an "oh $hit" moment thinking a very good Cowboy's line just got even better. I'm just saying hindsight makes things much clearer.

Originally Posted by: musccy 



We don't have access to scouting reports or team security investigations. We do not know why they passed. In fact, 31 other teams passed on him too.

There's probably a reason for that.
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9 years ago

Our superstar quarterback was dragging his leg behind him the last 4 games. You want more from him.

Originally Posted by: DakotaT 



I know I said that more to prove a point. My point being that you just said that the Packers are wasting Aaron Rodgers prime. While the last two years Rodgers can use the excuse of being hurt to back up his poor play. It is extremely silly to give Rodgers a free pass and then not give the packers organization a free pass in this situation.
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Zero2Cool
9 years ago
Kind of surprised to see only 35 players were drafted by Green Bay and that 17 were free agent additions and there was one waiver addition that comprises the 53 player roster this year.


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yooperfan
9 years ago

How long was the inside linebacker position ignored, because we had awesome players in AJ Hawk and Brad Jones? Stupidity like that costs you championships. You don't get players like Aaron Rodgers every day. Isn't it the responsibility of the GM to put forth the very best team he can assemble and not go into each season with glaring holes?

The tight end position is weak, and our OT position is sketchy. And I've been praying for a Megatron/Dez Bryant type of talent at WR for a long time, just to make Rodgers' job easier.

We have a smaller window with Rodgers than people want to admit to. Basically 2011 through 2015 were pissed away. How many more will be like that. Like I've said, I've watched this movie before with Favre's career.

Originally Posted by: DakotaT 


This was posted 5 months ago.
What now?

9 years ago
This story came out today........I think most of the players have had enough of Ted by not doing anything to help out the team by going after free agents. I'm sure it's frustrating to see certain vets signed by other teams.
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/lack-of-in-season-roster-moves-by-silent-gm-thompson-hurting-team-b99647553z1-364762971.html 
nerdmann
9 years ago

This story came out today........I think most of the players have had enough of Ted by not doing anything to help out the team by going after free agents. I'm sure it's frustrating to see certain vets signed by other teams.
http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/lack-of-in-season-roster-moves-by-silent-gm-thompson-hurting-team-b99647553z1-364762971.html 

Originally Posted by: packerfanoutwest 



I'd have liked them to have another backup LT, but remember, this is McGinn.
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yooperfan
9 years ago
Excellent article.
At least us "Yoopers" (McGinn is from the U.P.) can see Thompson for what he is.
Highly overrated.
DakotaT
9 years ago

This was posted 5 months ago.
What now?

Originally Posted by: yooperfan 



Same problems today, only worse. Although Jake Ryan has played pretty well.
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