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Post by Packersgal on Mar 14, 2016 20:03:24 GMT -5
THAT is a very good question.. I do not have the answer. He just doesn't believe in FA.. He believes in draft and develop and rarely does anything in FA with just a few exceptions. Woodson, Peppers..
That works as long as who he drafts is capable of developing! He better have a keen eye for talent.
The QB situation in the NFL is NOT pretty, there's only a few guys that seem to meet the challenge but they are few and far between these days and they are getting older.
Manning has retired, Brady is soon to follow, Rodgers is 31, brees is.. uh.. like 38? Big Ben is aging, Palmer has only a year or two left. Who will carry on the tradition of great QB's?
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Post by Packersgal on Mar 14, 2016 20:06:44 GMT -5
Wilson may carry on the torch.
Also Romo is aging and has the collarbone of a Popsicle stick
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Post by jets12 on Mar 14, 2016 20:10:54 GMT -5
Agree, as long as you have an eye for drafting it works. I just feel Rodgers has teams Favre never had.....I don't think Rodgers is the QB Favre was.
I disagree with the notion of who will be the great QBs,I think those will exsist. The problem the NFL has; there is no mediocre. With Manning, Brady, Brees, Rodgers........there was Rivers, Manning II, Cutler, etc......I think Wilson, Carr, maybe Dalton could step up.....but there is nothing behind them.
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Post by Packersgal on Mar 14, 2016 20:21:20 GMT -5
I never had the chance of watching Favre play in real time for the Pack. Only NFL films and stuff. Everyone tells me Rodgers is better because he doesn't throw picks but I think a Great QB will take chances.
I like Carr, not a fan of Dalton or Newton. Tannehill doesn't impress me and Matt Ryan just doesn't have the ability to play well in big games. I've always like Rivers, watched many Chargers games when stationed in San Diego..
I just don't know. Maybe Andrew Luck will be the next GREAT QB??
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Post by jets12 on Mar 14, 2016 20:28:52 GMT -5
I think Rodgers has far better teams and easier rules to play with. I liked Favre better.
There isn't anyone on this board who hates Matt Ryan more than myself, so I agree with you there. I like Carr, LOVE Netwon, like Wilson. Dalton I am indifferent on, as I think the Bengals are tough franchise to play for.
Ben and Rivers are the same age (34). I think Ben is elite, Rivers is above average. It's that above average niche I see disappearing.
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Post by Packersgal on Mar 14, 2016 20:31:11 GMT -5
"It's that above average niche I see disappearing." I couldn't agree more!  I hope this changes in the next few years.. It's fun chatting with you.. Gotta go.. |
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Post by jets12 on Mar 15, 2016 20:24:29 GMT -5
Cardinals get stronger on D. Green Bay looking to fall behind seattle/arizona/carolina.
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Post by Packersgal on Mar 16, 2016 10:19:12 GMT -5
Cardinals get stronger on D. Green Bay looking to fall behind seattle/arizona/carolina. I'm not worried... yet.. TT will draft 5 guys that are NFL ready!! Lol |
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Post by Packersgal on Mar 16, 2016 17:33:09 GMT -5
We're taking a look at Jared Cook. Rams TE.. Don't know much about him...
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Post by Packersgal on Mar 17, 2016 10:27:02 GMT -5
I see Forte is hoping Fitzy stays with the team.
As far as the Packers Raji has decided to retire from football for this year, he may return next season but probably not with the Packers, so I guess we'll be drafting a nose tackle. I keep hearing the name Andrew Billings from Baylor. I suppose he won't be available in the 2nd or 3rd round so TT will probably take him in the first but I would rather see an Offensive play maker taken in the 1st round.
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Post by jets12 on Mar 17, 2016 18:14:25 GMT -5
I see Forte is hoping Fitzy stays with the team. As far as the Packers Raji has decided to retire from football for this year, he may return next season but probably not with the Packers, so I guess we'll be drafting a nose tackle. I keep hearing the name Andrew Billings from Baylor. I suppose he won't be available in the 2nd or 3rd round so TT will probably take him in the first but I would rather see an Offensive play maker taken in the 1st round. Forte should help the offense....I look forward to seeing him catch balls. I don't know anything about college players. I always believe in taking the best available....if they are good, you can find a place for them. Where would you want the offensive playmaker to be, TE? |
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Post by Packersgal on Mar 17, 2016 19:22:02 GMT -5
Hi jets12, The type of playmaker I want is a WR, fast, smart and good hands. We surely need a TE but IMO a TE is just to round out the offense, not someone who can break a game wide open. Nelson is good but coming off an injury, Cobb is so so.. Devante Adams took a step back ward. we need another guy... I think Forte is a real play maker, he's a good, solid running back and he can catch the ball and he will burn you after the catch. I was really hoping we could get him but Green Bay showed no interest. So, it looks like we have to draft and develop.. again..
I don't know much about college players either. I just follow some of those mock drafts and I see certain names on a regular basis.
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Post by jets12 on Mar 17, 2016 20:15:12 GMT -5
I could see them replacing Adams, but I feel Rodgers likes Jones too much. Nelson/Cobb/Jones.......I don't know if a 1st round WR fits in.
If you lose Starks, what about RB?
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Post by Packersgal on Mar 18, 2016 10:23:58 GMT -5
I think we WILL lose Starks, that's why I wanted Forte. we need some one who can catch the ball out of the backfield. lacy just doesn't have it. We have a couple other guys who did well last preseason/training camp. One was a guy named harris. A lacy type but can catch the ball. he made the roster last season. The other guy is John crockett. He has a high motor and I really like him. great attitude.
Rodgers likes jones, that's true, but he's slow. teams figured him out and he wasn't that great the last 8 games.
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Post by Packersgal on Mar 18, 2016 11:20:18 GMT -5
Packers signed James Starks. 2 years 6 million dollars.
This is good but surprises me. thought for sure TT would let him walk..
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Post by jets12 on Mar 18, 2016 15:36:37 GMT -5
It's always nice to be happy about being wrong. Starks was a good signing, I agree with you that just Lacey would have been a struggle.
Yeah, Jones struggled down the stretch...I feel he should bulk up a bit more than he even is and almost use him as a receiving TE type.
I do think he will have an easier time this year with Nelson on the field and if Rodgers continues to target him, I think he will have a productive year as a #3/4.
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Post by Packersgal on Mar 18, 2016 19:09:04 GMT -5
I don't know about Jones being some kind of smallish tight end, he would have to be used in some blocking schemes. He does well blocking against corner backs but I don't see him doing well against linemen or linebackers.
I agree with you about Jones being productive once Nelson is back. I read today that his rehab is going well and expects to start running some passing routes in a couple of weeks. It will be great to know that nelson would be ready for the season on time..
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Post by packerzrule on Mar 19, 2016 15:59:57 GMT -5
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The Green Bay Packers have signed DE Ray Drew. The signing was announced Monday by Executive Vice President, General Manager and Director of Football Operations Ted Thompson.
Drew, a 6-foot-4, 300-pound first-year player out of the University of Georgia, entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with Miami in May 2015. He played in three preseason contests for the Dolphins before being released on Aug. 30. Drew was signed to Cleveland’s practice squad on Oct. 6 and was with the Browns for four games. He was a four-year letterman at Georgia (2011-14), appearing in 13 games with 11 starts as a senior and recording 39 tackles and three blocked kicks (tied for the NCAA lead).
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Post by Packersgal on Mar 21, 2016 17:27:58 GMT -5
From JSOnline: The Packers have told the agent for Packers WR James Jones that they are not interested in bringing him back because of the number of young receivers they have on the roster.
It shouldn't come as a big surprise that GM Ted Thompson is banking on the return of Jordy Nelson and the continued development of Ty Montgomery, Jeff Janis and Jared Abbrederis to bolster his wide receiver position. Along with Randall Cobb and Davante Adams, the Packers have five receivers age 25 or less.
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Post by Zig on Mar 21, 2016 17:42:38 GMT -5
From JSOnline: The Packers have told the agent for Packers WR James Jones that they are not interested in bringing him back because of the number of young receivers they have on the roster. It shouldn't come as a big surprise that GM Ted Thompson is banking on the return of Jordy Nelson and the continued development of Ty Montgomery, Jeff Janis and Jared Abbrederis to bolster his wide receiver position. Along with Randall Cobb and Davante Adams, the Packers have five receivers age 25 or less. hmmm not sure how wise that is. Jones kind of "saved" them last year didnt he? |
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Post by Zig on Mar 21, 2016 17:44:45 GMT -5
and what's with all the stinky Jets talk stinking up the joint?
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Post by Packersgal on Mar 21, 2016 18:33:00 GMT -5
Jones DID help the Packers but I felt that he would only be there 1 year. he was only there to fill in for Nelson.
Personally, I would like him to stay..
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Post by Packersgal on Mar 21, 2016 18:34:15 GMT -5
and what's with all the stinky Jets talk stinking up the joint? Yeah, what's up with that?? |
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Post by jets12 on Mar 22, 2016 7:36:27 GMT -5
and what's with all the stinky Jets talk stinking up the joint? I have no idea what aka is talking about. He belongs on the daily, fits in there. |
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Post by jets12 on Mar 22, 2016 7:37:41 GMT -5
Jones DID help the Packers but I felt that he would only be there 1 year. he was only there to fill in for Nelson. Personally, I would like him to stay.. Well while you'd like him to stay you also seem to want some offensive talent in the draft. It's just a matter of bodies..... I think they are leaning the way you are and looking at some offensive talent in the draft. |
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Post by Packersgal on Mar 22, 2016 19:09:54 GMT -5
Jones would be good for back up purposes.
Nelson, Adams and Cobb will be the main 3 wide wide receivers.
We need one more guy a fast WR with solid hands.
A tight end in either FA or the Draft
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Post by jets12 on Mar 22, 2016 20:11:57 GMT -5
Jones would be good for back up purposes. Nelson, Adams and Cobb will be the main 3 wide wide receivers. We need one more guy a fast WR with solid hands. A tight end in either FA or the Draft If the Packers are drafting a WR to be #4 on the depth chart, that'll be a late round pick imo. I do like Adams as I said earlier for a TE draft pick. I tend to think GB goes D in round one. |
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Post by Zig on Mar 23, 2016 8:33:41 GMT -5
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Post by Packersgal on Mar 23, 2016 10:21:45 GMT -5
Jones would be good for back up purposes. Nelson, Adams and Cobb will be the main 3 wide wide receivers. We need one more guy a fast WR with solid hands. A tight end in either FA or the Draft If the Packers are drafting a WR to be #4 on the depth chart, that'll be a late round pick imo. I do like Adams as I said earlier for a TE draft pick. I tend to think GB goes D in round one. I look at it a little differently. I think the Packers should draft a WR in the first round. He may be the #4 receiver but if he's fast, athletic, smart and grasps the offense right away he could contribute immediately. I know the Packers have high hopes for Ty Montgomery. but he appears to be more of a punt returner/kick returner. I'm not sold on Janis or Abbredaris. I think they should trade them. I would prefer a veteran tight end like Jared Cook. Green Bay still appears to be interested in him. |
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Post by jets12 on Mar 24, 2016 7:41:33 GMT -5
Cook would not be a bad pick up. A little size in the redzone is never a bad thing.
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