Barfarn
7 years ago
Everything being equal, few players want to come to GB.

If he's signing in GB it is because GB overpaid and/or he's trying to recreate his success with the Sons of Anarchy. With Clark becoming a little Snacks Harrison in '18 and Daniels, CM3 or Perry mimicking Sheldon Richardson's duel role of 5 tech DE/edge rusher, Wilkerson is hoping to cash in in 2019.
Rockmolder
7 years ago

Everything being equal, few players want to come to GB.

If he's signing in GB it is because GB overpaid and/or he's trying to recreate his success with the Sons of Anarchy. With Clark becoming a little Snacks Harrison in '18 and Daniels, CM3 or Perry mimicking Sheldon Richardson's duel role of 5 tech DE/edge rusher, Wilkerson is hoping to cash in in 2019.

Originally Posted by: Barfarn 



I don't get this sentiment anymore. The Browns are a team you don't want to go to. The Packers have been a contender for about 25 years.

Green Bay being a small town for NFL standards doesn't have the impact it used to, either. You can go anywhere at any time with all the travel options available.

Even then, a big city is not a necessity for every single free agent on the market, like most seem to think.

And of course he's looking for the best situation for himself. He'll try to shine under Pettine and get one more big contract. That's a win for us, as well. Players on one year prove-it deals tend to give it their all. And if he's giving it his all, he's one of the best in the league. Giving him a $5 million base salary and $3 million based on incentives brings out the best in him, which is best for us.

Like teams like the '07 Giants have proven, a good pass rush can mask your problems in the secondary quite well. This signing will indirectly improve our back-end by quite a bit. More than re-signing the below average House would.
KRK
  • KRK
  • Veteran Member
7 years ago
Because of the reticence to sign FA's over the last decade, we really don't know whether GB is a desired destination or not.
Regardless, having #12 with a defense gives us a well above average shot...and if I were a guy mid to late in my playing career, I would LOVE to play in Green Bay, all things being equal.
Also with increased horse power and with a greater level of depth at DL, we may make CM3 and Perry more effective.
Now lets
- Restructure CM3
- Restructure Cobb
- Sign/trade for a veteran CB or 2
- Tackle
- Cover
- Run slants, rubs, picks, and show some creativity on offense
In Luce tua Videmus Lucem KRK
Zero2Cool
7 years ago
Oh its gonna be going on.

UserPostedImage
sschind
7 years ago

Because of the reticence to sign FA's over the last decade, we really don't know whether GB is a desired destination or not.
Regardless, having #12 with a defense gives us a well above average shot...and if I were a guy mid to late in my playing career, I would LOVE to play in Green Bay, all things being equal.
Also with increased horse power and with a greater level of depth at DL, we may make CM3 and Perry more effective.
Now lets
- Restructure CM3
- Restructure Cobb
- Sign/trade for a veteran CB or 2
- Tackle
- Cover
- Run slants, rubs, picks, and show some creativity on offense

Originally Posted by: KRK 



Was it truly reticence or did Ted Thompson try and no one wanted to come here. Its not like a GM is going to come out and say "Hey, I offered him more money but he said he didn't want to come here because Green bay is such a crappy place to live"

There may be some confusion about the Green Bay as a destination thing though. Do people say that meaning no one wants to come here because they don't like Green Bay the city or do they not want to come here because they don't like Green Bay the organization?

As a city is Green Bay really that much worse than Buffalo or Cleveland or Cincinnati or any of the other smaller cities. I'm not saying those cities are bad just wondering if they are that much better.

As an organization, like you said, with Rodgers we are a contender and if any FA had a lick of confidence in his abilities I would think he would enjoy going to a contender where his actions could help push the team over the top.

wpr
  • wpr
  • Preferred Member
7 years ago

Was it truly reticence or did Ted Thompson try and no one wanted to come here. Its not like a GM is going to come out and say "Hey, I offered him more money but he said he didn't want to come here because Green bay is such a crappy place to live"

There may be some confusion about the Green Bay as a destination thing though. Do people say that meaning no one wants to come here because they don't like Green Bay the city or do they not want to come here because they don't like Green Bay the organization?

As a city is Green Bay really that much worse than Buffalo or Cleveland or Cincinnati or any of the other smaller cities. I'm not saying those cities are bad just wondering if they are that much better.

As an organization, like you said, with Rodgers we are a contender and if any FA had a lick of confidence in his abilities I would think he would enjoy going to a contender where his actions could help push the team over the top.

Originally Posted by: sschind 



Without wanting to get into a racial thing, many young athletes think it is. The other cities have pretty substantial Black communities. There is more support. More entertainment. Better choice of barbers. Even churches that are closer to what they grew up attending.

UserPostedImage
isocleas2
7 years ago
I'll always love Green Bay, have family/friends still there, but players do not like living in a small town that's freezing 5 months of the year. Sure there are a small subset of players who grew up on farms in Iowa who don't mind it but that doesn't mean their wives/kids aren't bothering them to move too 😝

The Packers have Aaron F'in Rodgers, the types of players the Packers should be trying to attract are aging vets who still got enough juice left for one last title run or players who need short-term prove it deals to get money elsewhere.

Wilkerson is of the later he had his best days playing for our new defensive coordinator and after how things ended with the Jets he needs a bounce back year to get another big payday. If he goes elsewhere like Cook did and the packers get another 4th/5th round comp pick so be it. Worked out for everyone.
Zero2Cool
7 years ago
I am getting a little excited.

UserPostedImage
steveishere
7 years ago

I like it better than Jimmy Graham. Just seems like Gute is trying to hard to be the Anti-Ted.

Originally Posted by: nerdmann 



Ted signed starting TEs the last 2 seasons in a row.
TheKanataThrilla
7 years ago
This contract is absolutely perfect. If his motivation problems continue we are only in for 1 year. If he returns to the form he was at a few years back with Pettine as his coach we are looking at a pretty impressive upgrade to the pass rush/pressure at an amazing contract value.
Fan Shout
Zero2Cool (2-Apr) : WR who said he'd break Xavier Worthy 40 time...and ran slower than you
Mucky Tundra (2-Apr) : Who?
Zero2Cool (2-Apr) : Texas’ WR Isaiah Bond is scheduled to visit the Bills, Browns, Chiefs, Falcons, Packers and Titans starting next week.
Zero2Cool (2-Apr) : Spotting ball isn't changing, only measuring distance is, Which wasn't the issue.
Zero2Cool (2-Apr) : The spotting of the ball IS the issue. Not the chain gang.
Mucky Tundra (2-Apr) : Will there be a tracker on the ball or something?
Zero2Cool (1-Apr) : uh oh
Martha Careful (1-Apr) : Too bad camera's can't spot the ball as well.
Mucky Tundra (1-Apr) : So will the chain gang be gone completely or will they still be around as a backup or whatever?
Zero2Cool (1-Apr) : The method for measuring first downs in the NFL will switch from chain gangs to camera-based technology in 2025, the league announced.
Martha Careful (1-Apr) : A big step in the right direction. Just put in the college system is very very good.
Zero2Cool (1-Apr) : NFL has passed a rule that allows both teams to possess the ball in OT during the regular season
Zero2Cool (1-Apr) : Touchbacks on kickoffs will now bring the ball to the 35-yard line.
beast (31-Mar) : It might of gotten more popular recently, but braiding hair (even men) in certain cultures goes back for centuries.
Martha Careful (30-Mar) : Is men braiding their hair a new style thing? Watching the NCAA men's tournament many players have done
Zero2Cool (29-Mar) : Ha. Well, it'd be nice for folks to reset their own password. Via validated email 😏
beast (29-Mar) : Monopoly was supposed to be an educational game, that show how evil capitalism was and how we should avoid it
beast (29-Mar) : Lol, I was thinking username would be better, as then I wouldn't have to keep an email up to date lol 😂
beast (29-Mar) : Zero2Cool (25-Mar) : I was thinking email because I think it'll make folks keep it up todate lol
wpr (29-Mar) : sure is
Zero2Cool (29-Mar) : Monopoly is a rip off of The Landlord's Game
wpr (27-Mar) : 28 days until the draft
earthquake (27-Mar) : Which seemed strange to my 9 year old self, that you could be a fan for a team other than the one you play for
earthquake (27-Mar) : Nothing eventful happened, other than it being clear that he was a bengals fan
earthquake (27-Mar) : And we went and hung out with him one afternoon, I must have been 9 or so
earthquake (27-Mar) : That’s wild, when I was a kid my friend lived in the same apartment complex in De Pere
Mucky Tundra (27-Mar) : Only career highspot was a 200 yard rushing game while playing for the Cardinals
Mucky Tundra (27-Mar) : He is a former Packer. Drafted out of Northern Illinois. Didn't do much in GB.
dfosterf (26-Mar) : Despicable
Zero2Cool (26-Mar) : Former NFL. I think Packers too
Zero2Cool (26-Mar) : NFL RB Leshon Johnson has been charged in a massive dog fighting operation, with the FBI seizing over 190 Pit Bulls
Mucky Tundra (26-Mar) : Some real irony of a QB as short as Wilson playing for the Giants
Mucky Tundra (26-Mar) : Giants country, let's be the tall beings of lore!
Mucky Tundra (26-Mar) : Russell Wilson signs with the Giants.
Zero2Cool (25-Mar) : I was thinking email because I think it'll make folks keep it up todate lol
wpr (25-Mar) : I don't think there is a significant difference. I use a user name for many. Others email.
Martha Careful (25-Mar) : email
Zero2Cool (25-Mar) : would it be better to use EMAIL or USERNAME to log into a site?
wpr (25-Mar) : Thanks Zero
Zero2Cool (24-Mar) : New forum has the ability to Thank a post now.
beast (24-Mar) : And the only time they have won the Championship in an even year, was the first time they did, in 2006.
beast (24-Mar) : Since 2007, there have been 10 odd numbered years, Wisconsin Women have won the Championship in 7 of those 10 odd numbered years.
buckeyepackfan (24-Mar) : Congratulations Lady Badger Hockey Team. NATIONAL CHAMPIONS!!
Zero2Cool (23-Mar) : I don't think it's completed yet. it was just announced last month, right?
dhazer (23-Mar) : did netflix ever release the Packers documentary
Zero2Cool (21-Mar) : And it is glorious!
beast (21-Mar) : Unsigned FA QB Rodgers is supposedly in the Steelers building
Martha Careful (19-Mar) : But I don't own a car! So can I still use it in my apartment?
Zero2Cool (19-Mar) : btw, new site auto updates
Zero2Cool (19-Mar) : Woohoo!
Please sign in to use Fan Shout
2024 Packers Schedule
Friday, Sep 6 @ 7:15 PM
Eagles
Sunday, Sep 15 @ 12:00 PM
COLTS
Sunday, Sep 22 @ 12:00 PM
Titans
Sunday, Sep 29 @ 12:00 PM
VIKINGS
Sunday, Oct 6 @ 3:25 PM
Rams
Sunday, Oct 13 @ 12:00 PM
CARDINALS
Sunday, Oct 20 @ 12:00 PM
TEXANS
Sunday, Oct 27 @ 12:00 PM
Jaguars
Sunday, Nov 3 @ 3:25 PM
LIONS
Sunday, Nov 17 @ 12:00 PM
Bears
Sunday, Nov 24 @ 3:25 PM
49ERS
Thursday, Nov 28 @ 7:20 PM
DOLPHINS
Thursday, Dec 5 @ 7:15 PM
Lions
Sunday, Dec 15 @ 7:20 PM
Seahawks
Monday, Dec 23 @ 7:15 PM
SAINTS
Sunday, Dec 29 @ 3:25 PM
Vikings
Sunday, Jan 5 @ 12:00 PM
BEARS
Sunday, Jan 12 @ 3:30 PM
Eagles
Recent Topics
12h / Feedback, Suggestions and Issues / Zero2Cool

2-Apr / Green Bay Packers Talk / Zero2Cool

2-Apr / Green Bay Packers Talk / bboystyle

1-Apr / Green Bay Packers Talk / Mucky Tundra

1-Apr / Green Bay Packers Talk / wpr

31-Mar / Green Bay Packers Talk / Zero2Cool

30-Mar / Green Bay Packers Talk / Zero2Cool

29-Mar / Random Babble / wpr

28-Mar / Feedback, Suggestions and Issues / dfosterf

28-Mar / Random Babble / Martha Careful

26-Mar / Random Babble / Mucky Tundra

25-Mar / Random Babble / Martha Careful

24-Mar / Random Babble / packerfanoutwest

24-Mar / Random Babble / Zero2Cool

21-Mar / Green Bay Packers Talk / Zero2Cool

Headlines
Copyright © 2006 - 2025 PackersHome.com™. All Rights Reserved.