It's not as easy as that Woodbuck. Having a great QB is a gift but there are negatives that go along with it. The QB pay scale has caught up recently where even average QB's are in Rodgers' vicinity but prior to that there was a significant difference between what the top QB's and average QB's were getting. In addition, the elite QB's keep you at a level where you never bottom out and draft near the top.Originally Posted by woodbuck27
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The DRAFT is Seven Rounds. You have a brand new Draft Class.
You must draft talent sure but you also must draft potential NFL players with true heart and real determination the guts to play in the Packer System.That is where I believe the 'key' exists. Draft REAL NFL football players. You must have a Scout Team focused on that after your Elite QB. To truly add support to that Elite QB. There has been an obvious fail there.
That fact must be clearly evident. I can attest to this as a TRUTH.We have some very bright football fans not simply Homer Packer fans here at Packerrats. I know that because I must be as a fan in touch with all that's going on in the NFL or I fail as an amatuer analyst. I fail as a Pro Pickem competitor with a solid record.
I know the Elite Draft picks go in Round 1 and the Packers generally or over the past decade (and Aaron Rodgers) pick in the bottom third of that round; but good Scouting has to somehow compensate.
After that it comes down to a solid Program and not having adversity kick your Rosters ass.
I'm simply frustrated with 'excuses being the order for the end of every Season'. Is it anything really and bad luck or bad karma?
Whatever...I vote for a real change. Will that be better?
I don't know but PLEASE we need something before Aaron Rodgers cannot compete. That window and opportunity just closed some more last Sunday.
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Let's wait to assess the D until they at least have most of their defensive starters (including secondary) back.
CB1, CB2, and S/Hybrid1 were all out. In Minnesota's game, they were down to one cornerback and three safeties (two backups) on the field due to injuries.
Daniels is still (obviously) hurting. Either that or he's in a funk.
Interesting to me is they have budding stars/potential at all three levels on defense. Clark/Martinez/King could be something.
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Was just thinking the same thing the other day, and I've always felt you need difference makers at all 3 levels to have a good defense. They still need a pass rusher though.
When's the last time we've had difference makers at every level? Raji/CM3/Woodson?
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Perhaps. But I think the new trio is better than Raji, although none of them are CM3 or Woodson. So averages less than then? Though Clark could really be good. He was tackling players even after being knocked to his knees.
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Are our defensive problems because of TT or Capers? Ted doesn't seem to have a problem drafting offensive players so he must have some skill when it comes to evaluating talent.
I think the Defense just gets lax because they usually have Rodgers to bail them out.
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^^^^ mediocre
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They need to play like they think they are the best, Barr none.
"Never, never ever support a punk like mraynrand. Rather be as I am and feel real sympathy for his sickness." - Woodbuck
Thompson doesn't know how to draft defense.
If that was Year to Date, I'd be more impressed. Regardless, it seems like we finally got a top tier talent in round 1. Getting the pick of the litter probably helped.
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Impressive and hopeful.
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The nice thing about Clark playing so well is that he just turned 22 this month. So he’s still younger than over half the rookies. So next year will really be the year to know what we’ve got. He’s still developing.
Who knows, maybe this year we struggle adapting to hundley, go 8-8.... then we draft a stud pass rusher, Clark becomes a dominant force just in time to catch the back end of Daniels prime.... who knows.... maybe losing Rodgers this year sets us up for a great defense next year.
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