Good stuff here, what are your thoughts?

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I think we covered this in another thread but I basically agree with the article on keep everyone except maybe Perry who I believe would free up $30+ million over three years.

Also I liked what it brought up with Graham as I haven't read that or didn't remember it... to go with Marcellus Bennett in Marcedes Lewis were both on a talk show together and Bennett said and Lewis agreed that Mike McCarthy offense system is the worst one for a TE because of the play calls and limited routes and didn't run a number of routes that were successful for TEs elsewhere. Lewis also said he'd like to be back in GB with a new coach (the new coaches weren't hired at the time).


So it sounds like being used in a different way Graham might have a lot more than he has shown.

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Lewis really said that? I thought I watched that interview and missed it. I remember them talking about Rodgers no look passes. I thought Bennett's response was funny. "I was like the fuck??" or something like that.

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The Packers have many personal decisions to make. Clay Matthews did not get serious mention as a possible player to be replaced. As for Nick Perry, I've never rated him better than a B- player. Fackrell, IMO, is better than both Matthews and Perry. Perhaps this need will get addressed in the Free Agent market and/or draft.

The TE is a critical position in LaFleur's offense. Graham, while a veteran receiver, has never shown mush as far as blocking skills. Keeping him for another season, could either be very bad or very good. In any case, GB must acquire TEs that can first block well. but catching balls should not be totally unfamiliar. Once again, this need may also get addressed FA market and/or draft.

As for Brian Bulaga, as loved as he is, he is a key position player at ROT and his heir needs to be found and trained. Jason Spriggs, IMO, is an average OT and not the heir apparent. I understand that some very good OTs will be entering the 2019 NFL Draft, perhaps GB will get one with their 2nd first round pick.

Kevin King may get healthy and shine at Safety in the OTAs and TC. DC Pettine, will IMO, field a better defense. An Edge Rusher is his #1 priority need.

Keep Cosby, but bring in some competition. Motivation can be an awesome thing.

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It was later on after that part.

If I remember correctly, Bennett said Mike McCarthy scheme was the worst scheme for TEs and Lewis said "no doubt" in agreement and then Bennett went on explaining why he said that and Lewis seemed to be in agreement.

Later Lewis said he'd like to come back to GB as last year was basically a year off for him as they only used 1 TE sets and he liked it up here and under a new scheme he'd like to show what he can do.

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Check out around 50:35 second mark to hear Bennett complain how the TE were used in Mike McCarthy system and them talking about how Rodgers likes throwing it to the outside not the inside.

And 55 mark for Lewis talking about wanting to come back

link here 

https://sports.yahoo.com/watch-week-18-mostly-football-martellus-bennett-yahoo-sports-192146936.html [/u]



Lewis interview starts at 46:22. Packer talk Ends 52:10.
Locker room/Aaron Rodgers talk begins at 49:22.
Lewis explains why he wants to come back to Green Bay next season. 55:00.