He's outspoken like his brother, but pretty smart. He'll fit in I think. Not quite happy go lucky as Cook.Originally Posted by Bretsky
I hope Cook gets the deal he is looking for. He came in, worked hard, delivered even after two injuries. Wish him the best.
Bud Adams told me the franchise he admired the most was the Kansas City Chiefs. Then he asked for more hookers and blow.
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bennett, bennett missed 9 games for his career, this is the bennett thread
Errps.
Yer right, you know?
We don't run block with TE's much, but Bennett is a consistent blocker.
Maybe this is a good move.
Do you think this indicates anything about bringing Lacy back? Richard Rodgers' blocking leaves a lot be desired. Do you think that Bennett's blocking is just a bonus asset, or do you think they plan to run more, and possibly bring back Lacy?
Oh, and he gets #88 since Monty is becoming a RB.
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This is a clear upgrade. Bennett is one of the best TEs in the NFL. Cook is solid and had athleticism that we lacked, but Bennett is clearly a better all around TE. Hopefully, his mouth won't cause issues. I'll be interested in the contract compared to what Cook was asking for.
"There's a lot of interest in the draft. It's great. But quite frankly, most of the people that are commenting on it don't know anything about what they are talking about."--Ted Thompson
Deal appears to be 3 yr/ 18.45 million. http://www.patspulpit.com/2017/3/10/...en-bay-packers
That can't be true. Why would he sign for such little money?
Ian Rapoport has changed what he is reporting to 3 years/21 mil.
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great deal
Cook is a better deep threat. My strongest memory of Bennett is as big waste with Dallas. He apparently was a lot better with New England, and Cook was an injury problem, so I guess I'll keep an open mind and be hopeful Ted got it right. If this is the only FA pick up, though - basically a trade off with losing Cook, then call me pissed off with Ted - as usual.
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Demovsky said earlier the Packers got Bennett for less than the deal they were working on cook with
Go PACK
Lmao at the team that over pays for Cook.
Couple of reports that this was the case. http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...k-for-packers/
Numbers I have seen are 3 years and under 19 million. Very reasonable contract for a two-way TE. Cook was better with pure speed, but Bennett is a better all around player. I think Cook will sign for about as much as Bennett in terms of annual average, which will mean a net push on the comp pick in 2018. I'm sure this was a factor in TT's decision.
Love this deal. I like Cook but this is an upgrade.
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Well, well, well. Obviously, this is fake news.
Bud Adams told me the franchise he admired the most was the Kansas City Chiefs. Then he asked for more hookers and blow.
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http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-free-a...lus+bennett%22
Bennett also had the highest passer rating when targeted of any player with 70-plus targets last season (136.8).
"There's a lot of interest in the draft. It's great. But quite frankly, most of the people that are commenting on it don't know anything about what they are talking about."--Ted Thompson
Jason Wilde @jasonjwilde 2h2 hours ago
Source said tonight that #Packers were ready to pay Jared Cook more than what they gave Martellus Bennett, as @RobDemovsky heard, too.
Bud Adams told me the franchise he admired the most was the Kansas City Chiefs. Then he asked for more hookers and blow.
so it's 3 and $21. no way TT offered Cook more than that.
Yeah, I think the important thing to note is we have all been bitching about TT not doing anything in free agency, so he finally signs somebody and some folks are still bitching about it. Just saying...
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