Barfarn
9 years ago

But the article makes valid points.

At some point, when you had Barclay and Walker getting destroyed at LT, and as a result getting your franchise QB hit relentlessly, it would be entirely reasonable for a person to say "Holy s*it, I should immediately go find someone, really anyone, that doesn't get my franchise QB pounded".

What do we get, instead? The coaching staff trying either Linsley or Sitton at LT. Ted Thompson should be getting the entire blame for not giving his coaches something better. I find it very difficult to believe there was nothing better on the FA market at Lt than Walker, Barclay and Linsley.

Ted has his approach. And it has worked in the past. Heck, it worked last year also when our injuries were non-existent. His approach is not entirely flawed; it actually is a good approach.

But if that approach breaks down, it is entirely fair to expect the head of your company to do something to try and improve things. That would be the responsible approach, actually. Ted refuses to do much of anything, and that can become problematic when you find yourself in the situation the Packers' offense has been of late.

Originally Posted by: all_about_da_packers 



The article is flawed as musccy points out. But remember there's 32 teams other teams competing for guys.

The issues at Tackle is a league wide problem because there are 32 teams and not 64 quality tackles and no one has a quality 3rd tackle back-up. Most teams have 3-4 tackles; anyone on the street is going to be bad!

Sometimes the best move is no move.

There's been talk of getting Vernon Davis an thinking if it doesn't work, no big deal. This may not be true. That 6th rounder might be Sam Shields good. Or if Davis is unhappy he can be a divisive rat bastard. Given how the offense has performed; our team could be much worse having traded for Davis.
DoddPower
9 years ago

Given how the offense has performed; our team could be much worse having traded for Davis.

Originally Posted by: Barfarn 



This is true, no doubt. But it also could have been better. That's the risk of making trades in the NFL. One never knows for certain. I think it was a worthwhile risk, but it was no long term answer and still likely wouldn't have been enough to push this team over the top. I do think it would have helped, though.

TheKanataThrilla
9 years ago
Vernon Davis maybe wasn't the answer, but you can't tell me a Greg Jennings who knows our system couldn't of added at least 1 or 2 wins in all those close games. I don't know what he would have costed us, but my guess is probably around the same price Denver paid for Davis.
DakotaT
9 years ago

Vernon Davis maybe wasn't the answer, but you can't tell me a Greg Jennings who knows our system couldn't of added at least 1 or 2 wins in all those close games. I don't know what he would have costed us, but my guess is probably around the same price Denver paid for Davis.

Originally Posted by: TheKanataThrilla 



If Miami releases Jennings, I say bring him back home. But then I don't carry around stupid chips on my shoulder. Jennings knows he screwed the pooch, and tried to talk to Aaron after one of those Vikings/Packers games, but Aaron wasn't having it.

Jennings may not be the fastest or biggest guy, but he's a hell of route running and pass catcher.
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TheKanataThrilla
9 years ago

If Miami releases Jennings, I say bring him back home. But then I don't carry around stupid chips on my shoulder. Jennings knows he screwed the pooch, and tried to talk to Aaron after one of those Vikings/Packers games, but Aaron wasn't having it.

Jennings may not be the fastest or biggest guy, but he's a hell of route running and pass catcher.

Originally Posted by: DakotaT 



It may mean that we don't consider JJ for a contract next year, but who knows? With injuries and the young guys not developing as well as we'd hoped it would be pretty sweet to have Nelson, Cobb, Jennings and JJ on the field on the field at the same time.

Barfarn
9 years ago

This is true, no doubt. But it also could have been better. That's the risk of making trades in the NFL. One never knows for certain. I think it was a worthwhile risk, but it was no long term answer and still likely wouldn't have been enough to push this team over the top. I do think it would have helped, though.

Originally Posted by: DoddPower 



What about the 6th round pick? This year we faced Oak TE Rivera and RB Murry; Detroit's CB Diggs and RB Riddick; AZ's NT Gunter and RB Ellington...etc., all drafted in 6th round.

Remember: every team has high paid stars; what separates the best teams from the worst year in and out is which teams have the most 1st contract studs.

Losing the 6th reduces the odds of getting a first contract stud;and the GM that does this 1 or 2 times per year is the GM of a perennial loser. Imagine if signing Davis also cost you a Jolly, Crosby, Bishop, Corey Williams, Matt Hasselbeck, Marco Rivera or a Doug Evans.

I dont think Davis would have been anymore productive than Perillo on this team. His lack of knowing the offense probably would have cost a turnover two. He's not the blocker Rodgers is nor is he as sure handed and he dont play special teams. The loss of valuable cap space, the loss of a youngster being cut, and the risk of his attitude and the risk of losing a Doug Evans far outweighs any contribution he possibly could have made.
gbguy20
9 years ago
After the bullshit Jennings spread around after he left GB for a smaller paycheck there is no way he would ever be welcomed back here. Who would want him? I can't believe it is being suggested.
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DakotaT
9 years ago

After the bullshit Jennings spread around after he left GB for a smaller paycheck there is no way he would ever be welcomed back here. Who would want him? I can't believe it is being suggested.

Originally Posted by: gbguy20 



The man can routes and more importantly catch the ball, and he knows the offense. It seems to me we just retired the number of our legend quarterback who's only motivation was to "stick it" to the Packers. It's amazing how hard it is for people to let things go.

We do not have a playoff caliber receiving corp right now. The loss of Jordy was not taken seriously enough by our coaching staff and GM and the Packers have payed the price for and will continue paying the price for until we are eliminated. Getting James Jones was an OK move, but it wasn't enough because that man does not keep D-coordinators up at night game planning.
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Zero2Cool
9 years ago
I find it quite fascinating that the same person who blasts people for not just "moving on" from a player claiming they should be cut also feels the Packers should bring back a washed up wide receiver when the Packers have two coming back from injury that are far more talented at this stage of their careers.

The world of a fan truly is dictated by a whim and not reason, lol.
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Smokey
9 years ago
What I want to know is what WR's will be free agents this off season. Taking chances on these "projects" at WR in the Drafts is getting too old.

Perhaps Ted Thompson could trade a few WR's and get a good team DOG.

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