Packers Sign OT Byron Bell

[HarveyWallbangers]

He's been a below average starter. Versatile and has a lot of experience though. Better at OG than OT. Inconsistent year to year. Provides a fallback for McCray or Murphy/Spriggs falling on their faces. I wouldn't be surprised if he were cut in camp or if he ended up starting at RG (over McCray) or RT (until Bulaga returns). Not all that excited, but at least the new GM is filling roster holes with some vets--which is what the paying customers have wanted.

[woodbuck27]

He's been a below average starter. Versatile and has a lot of experience though. Better at OG than OT. Inconsistent year to year. Provides a fallback for McCray or Murphy/Spriggs falling on their faces. I wouldn't be surprised if he were cut in camp or if he ended up starting at RG (over McCray) or RT (until Bulaga returns). Not all that excited, but at least the new GM is filling roster holes with some vets--which is what the paying customers have wanted.

Yes Gut is trying.

I'm a concerned at the WR position. That may take another Season to get fixed.

[run pMc]

Yes Gut is trying.

I'm a concerned at the WR position. That may take another Season to get fixed.

It will. GM drafted a bunch of WRs this year with the hope one or maybe two pan out. Plus there's the Yancey/Davis mess.

Meanwhile they have Adams, Cobb, Graham, and maybe Allison. Unless he falls flat on his face, J'Mon Moore overtakes Allison by end of season.

Some of the young WRs will stick on ST's. Sounds like they way the rules are going, it's better to have big fast guys vs. backup linemen there. Once they cut their teeth on ST's they can learn the offense and make the proverbial leap.

By that time Cobb's contract is done and they can figure out whether to re-sign (I'd offer 2y/8M), but they'll have WRs in the pipeline. They'll need to keep drafting WRs unless they hit the jackpot this year with their picks (history says unlikely)...and they'll need a TE too. Gotta give your QB weapons.

[woodbuck27]

It will. GM drafted a bunch of WRs this year with the hope one or maybe two pan out. Plus there's the Yancey/Davis mess.

Meanwhile they have Adams, Cobb, Graham, and maybe Allison. Unless he falls flat on his face, J'Mon Moore overtakes Allison by end of season.

Some of the young WRs will stick on ST's. Sounds like they way the rules are going, it's better to have big fast guys vs. backup linemen there. Once they cut their teeth on ST's they can learn the offense and make the proverbial leap.

By that time Cobb's contract is done and they can figure out whether to re-sign (I'd offer 2y/8M), but they'll have WRs in the pipeline. They'll need to keep drafting WRs unless they hit the jackpot this year with their picks (history says unlikely)...and they'll need a TE too. Gotta give your QB weapons.

Yup.

[Upnorth]

Yes Gut is trying.

I'm a concerned at the WR position. That may take another Season to get fixed.

Maybe its just me, but most of the anxiety I felt about our receivers disappeared with the lewis signing. Now that Graham can go be a receiver, plus the new options in the mix at numbers 3-5 I can`t see us having less talent than last year. Plus Cobb will be fighting for his contract so he will be on maximum effort.

As to the bell signing, our OL needs healthy bodies. Hope he can be one

[woodbuck27]

Maybe its just me, but most of the anxiety I felt about our receivers disappeared with the lewis signing. Now that Graham can go be a receiver, plus the new options in the mix at numbers 3-5 I can`t see us having less talent than last year. Plus Cobb will be fighting for his contract so he will be on maximum effort.

As to the bell signing, our OL needs healthy bodies. Hope he can be one

I'd feel more comfortable if we really had that GUY to support D. Adams but I'm looking t this as that assessment year and I'm hoping to be surprised .

In the next two Seasons we'll see if it all comes together.

[run pMc]

I'd feel more comfortable if we really had that GUY to support D. Adams but I'm looking t this as that assessment year and I'm hoping to be surprised .

In the next two Seasons we'll see if it all comes together.

That guy is Graham/Cobb.

[woodbuck27]

That guy is Graham/Cobb.

I can't wait to see it all begin again in Sept.

[woodbuck27]

https://www.packers.com/news/byron-bell-cuts-no-corners

Saturday, Jun 02, 2018 10:00 AM

Byron Bell cuts no corners

spofford-headshot - Mike Spofford - PACKERS.COM SENIOR WRITER

GREEN BAY - " ...When Byron Bell needed to get to Green Bay to sign his new contract earlier this week, he had to take care of something first.

He had to mow his mom’s lawn.

The two-hour project, with a push mower no less, on his mother’s property in their hometown of Greenville, Texas, took priority because Bell has never been allowed to skip out or cut corners when it comes to work. ..."

Please click on the LINK above for the rest of this story on our newest OLman Byron Bell.