what did watsons first two drops of the game look like?
the first long TD pass he had kinda looked like he had problems finding it again. it was a high lob and he actually caught it with his inner elbows.
then on the third TD, it was a dart right to him, and he tracked it and caught it perfectly
any chance his problems come from the high lobs that rodgers throws. losing in the lights or sun or domes are just not knowing how to turn his head right?
its hard to catch a fly ball if you haven't played baseball in awhile or have never done it before. same with fielding a punt.
maybe he just needs some time adjusting to rodgers flight trajectory
Last edited by red; 11-17-2022 at 05:15 PM.
Oooof....the Amari Rodgers stuff from June is painful to read. I hadn't scrolled back far enough to see anything to shame myself, but I own him in a dynasty league, so comments weren't necessary.
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I think Sammy Watkins should have been cut in camp. He looks like ass, is not a long term player, and shouldn't play anymore this year if they're tanking. For a #3 overall pick, what a bust of a career.
Watson (to change the subject) is flashing what he can do. The three rooks have a bright future. I do hope AR finishes his contract. If they get some more OL help next draft, the offense can flourish again. Just a rough year, as was predicted. Not a great plan: crossing their fingers and hoping it would work out.
They need time, but the rooks are very dedicated and will develop faster than most, barring injuries.
The near term future is bright. Get a new DC and they can be competitive the next two years, esp with a little help on the line.
I don't hold Grudges. It's counterproductive.
They have the pieces on the OL if they can stay healthy. Contracts could be an issue. I like Tom. I expect 2 out of Njiman, Bahk, and Jenkins are gone this offseason because they can't keep them all.
As for the WRs - Watkins looked better pre-injury. He's had a few moments but overall agree he looks slow or hurt. He's done.
Two good consecutive games for Watson is a very good sign. I think Watson, Doubs, and Toure could make for a good group if they continue to develop. They need more help at receiver though.
I don't hold Grudges. It's counterproductive.
This offseason is going to be wild and crazy, but Watson and Doubs give some hope for the next few years at WR. I have no idea who the Packers will be able to afford to keep, but this team still has a lot of talent. Just a year where everything that could go wrong, went wrong. Replace Barry, find a way to keep the OL together, resign Aaron Jones, and who knows for next year.
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Christian Watson reached a top speed of 20.97 mph on his 63-yard TD reception, the fastest speed by a Packers' ball carrier this season.
Watson has reached 20+ mph on 12 plays from scrimmage this season, trailing only Tyreek Hill (18).Ross Uglem
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Tyreek Hill snaps: 491
Christian Watson snaps: 224
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Watson on that catch/run reminded me of James Lofton's 83 yard TD run against the Giants in 1982. Ran past everybody and didn't even look like he was running hard.
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Nobody in here praised Watson more than I did. I said and still say he is gonna be GREAT - as good or better than any WR picked by anybody in the past few years, Chase, Jefferson, whoever. I wasn't as positive about Doubs, but I am now. He should be an excellent #2 WR behind Watson. And I want to see Aaron Rodgers throwing to them for several more years.
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Metcalf got his knee chopped off; was back the next week. The guy is Bert Favor tough.
Someone touches Watson’s helmet and he’s out of the game for “precautionary” reasons. I dislike soft and fragile players, aka, milksops.
There’s 5 games left. The over/under on how many games Watson will play is 3.5. I took the under.
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