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  • #1

    Cullen Jenkins value just went up

    It would be hard to do this, but with the way our roster looks, we could cut ties with Jones and Driver to keep Cullen Jenkins.


    With Finley/Jennings/Nelson as our top pass catchers, with Cobb in the mix, to me it would seem more important to have a legit DL than a 5th and 6th pass catcher. Plus, our OL is getting stronger and our RB depth is much better. I don't know if having #2 WR's sitting on the bench is as important as having Cullen Jenkins rushing the passer.


    Jenkins/Raji/Neal
    Pickett as top backup

    Wilson/Wynn/Green fighting for backup spots.
    Last edited by RashanGary; 04-30-2011, 10:10 AM.
    Formerly known as JustinHarrell.
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  • #2
    They're not going to bench Pickett in the base. He's barely over 30. DL can play for a long time.

    I simply don't see a heavy need for DL or Jenkins. Not yet at least. If Neal pans out, they'll be fine.
    No longer the member of any fan clubs. I'm tired of jinxing players out of the league and into obscurity.

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    • #3
      One pass rusher can be doubled
      The 2nd pass rusher can be chipped
      The 3rd pass rusher is free (single blocked)

      By my count, we have three respectable pass rushers (and that's being very generous calling Neal a respectable pass rusher even though he's never done anything in the NFL.)

      One injury and we're down to two. They can double Raji, chip Matthews with a TE or back and our pass rush is stifled.


      For me, you want to start the year with 4 legitimate pass rushers so you can absorb one injury. We can easily absorb one injury to WR even without Driver and Jones. I think Jenkins brings more value to this team than those two guys.
      Last edited by RashanGary; 04-30-2011, 10:44 AM.
      Formerly known as JustinHarrell.

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      • #4
        i don't see a massive need for d-line either

        we had a hell of a run and won the super bowl last year with the guys we have

        raji, pickett, neal, wynn, wilson, and green look like a good enough rotation to me

        jenkins would be nice, but only if the cost is right.

        also most Wr's don't contribute right away, it might take cobb or year or two to click as a WR, so i wouldn't dump driver right now
        Last edited by red; 04-30-2011, 10:45 AM.

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        • #5
          Don't discount Howard Green. The Packers run defense improved by a large margin after Green started playing.

          As good as Jenkins is, he is more a 4-3 end than a five technique end. He will command much interest on the market. Could even see the Browns take a look at him now that they are going back to running a 4-3. Could also see Chicago and Minnesota take interest.

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          • #6
            Originally posted by Sparkey View Post
            Don't discount Howard Green. The Packers run defense improved by a large margin after Green started playing.

            As good as Jenkins is, he is more a 4-3 end than a five technique end. He will command much interest on the market. Could even see the Browns take a look at him now that they are going back to running a 4-3. Could also see Chicago and Minnesota take interest.

            Green forced the throw that Collins returned for a TD in the Superbowl. He's a very disruptive player.

            Jenkins is also a very disruptive player - WHEN HE'S HEALTHY. I don't expect Ted to overpay for him.

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            • #7
              We'll see. We go in with what we have and I think we're on injury away from a weakness we can't hide.
              Formerly known as JustinHarrell.

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              • #8
                On a similar note, if Jones were willing to take a reasonable deal, wouldn't we be better off cutting Driver and resigning Jones?

                Jennings, Nelson, Jones, Cobb, Finley

                Those foursome each has different strengths.

                Quite honestly, I would ask Driver to take a paycut, if I were Thompson. Thompson bumped his salary up several times when he didn't have to. It might be time for Driver to reciprocate.

                Jennings, Nelson, Jones, Driver, Cobb, Finley

                That would be sick.
                "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

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                • #9
                  Driver has nostalgic value. That counts for a lot with fans, and not so much with Ted.

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Scott Campbell View Post
                    Jenkins is also a very disruptive player - WHEN HE'S HEALTHY. I don't expect Ted to overpay for him.
                    That's about it. I wouldn't expect Thompson to NOT give him a decent contract offer either though. It just depends how crazy the market gets for him.

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                    • #11
                      In case no one noticed, 25 DLs were picked out of 97 players which is nearly 26% of all selections sofar, though DTs are mixed in. I'm sure you can balance that with the pass rushing LBs selected. I have to believe if teams had huge needs there, they've been addressed. That drops his price tag if you think about it.

                      It might be different if he played nearly every contest, but he's injured. Often. Doubt know if TT will match an offer from Snyder (they picked up two DL) or Davis (need?) if they came. Honestly, I doubt his payday will be as big as he wants.


                      Green was really OK last season and I bet he improves. I expect big things out of Neal.

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by JustinHarrell View Post
                        We'll see. We go in with what we have and I think we're on injury away from a weakness we can't hide.
                        last year we had a shitload of injuries on the d-line, TT went and found a guy like green. he knows what he's doing

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                        • #13
                          We would be a better team with Cullen Jenkins. And with him back we wouldn't have to worry as much about losing Jolly, Harrell being a tease, Wilson or Neal coming into their own, or Green getting too fat. But, he missed 25 percent of his games last contract and he had injury issues before that. That's a track record.

                          We won't be able to match what he's going to be signed for. Goodbye and good luck Cullen. Unless you sign with the vikes or the bears.

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                          • #14
                            I agree that there is a good chance he's gone, but I think his chances to be here got better. The Jets and Steelers got DE's in the first round. We could use him. I think we'll be in the bidding and could win if Cullen is willing to stay here for mil or so less.
                            Formerly known as JustinHarrell.

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                            • #15
                              TT is just kicking ass in this draft

                              edit, wrong thread

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