Jermichael Finley's recent tweet and TT drafting of 2 TE's

[GoPackGo]

—Tight end Jermichael Finley suffered a knee injury last October that cost him the rest of the season, but Finley said he is now running routes for the first time.

On Twitter, Finley wrote, "Today was the first time since Week 5 that I caught a ball & ran routes. An my my my I look good."

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who does this remind you of?
Terrel Owens-"I love me some me."


maybe, just maybe Ted Thompson can see that Jermichael Finley is on the verge of turning into a Terrel Owens-esque cancer and was actually planning for a Finley-less Packers team down the road by drafting 2 more TE's.

thoughts?

[Tony Oday]

It seems, and I hate punks like him usually, is that he is a pompous ass for the public but is an actual team player.

[RashanGary]

I thought the same thing. I really don't think it's much more than taking the best guy, but I could see them not considering Finley a sure bet to be here long term. He could easily go Johnny Jolly or TO or Randy Moss on us.

[Tarlam!]

It's definitely insurance or a message or both. Finley is a superstar. TT builds teams. If the superstar wants to work within a team framework, all will be good. If not, TT will allow him to leave.

BTW, this was my knee jerk thought when the draft went down.

[SkinBasket]

I felt we drafted a TE who projects more to a fullback/H back with more offensive skills than Hall, and another who can contribute to ST. If Finley perceives either as a threat, he has some self confidence issues, which I don't think he does.

[get louder at lambeau]

JermichaelF88 (twitter)
Huge TE room this year I love it..
16 hours ago

I don't think it's smart to EVER have to count on one guy too much. Especially one guy who has never played a full season, seems to be egotistical, and is a FA after the season.

[Patler]

The Packers have to plan to be without Finley.

Depending on the CBA, he could be a FA next year. An absurd deal from someone else could take him away.
He has been injured often enough that he can't really be counted on for 16 games a season, yet.
His surgery had complications. It could diminish his abilities permanently, somewhat; or at least for next season as he recovers.
He has said some things that make you wonder which direction his ego will go, and if he will be a good fit for the Packers long term.
With all the other passing options, he might not be content with his share of targeted passes in GB, and he might look for a larger role elsewhere.

When you start generating a lengthy list of possible concerns, even if none is an over whelming concern on its own, the shear number necessitates planning for alternatives.

[Bretsky]

Has TT let a star go at Finley's young age ?

[channtheman]

We won a Super Bowl without this guy. I would love for him to be a team player and stay in Green Bay but if he leaves, it's not the end of the world.

[Brandon494]

I felt we drafted a TE who projects more to a fullback/H back with more offensive skills than Hall, and another who can contribute to ST. If Finley perceives either as a threat, he has some self confidence issues, which I don't think he does.

Wow I actually agree with skin

Finley is a top 5 TE in the league and you guys think taking a TE in the 5th and 6th round somehow means TT is trying to replace him? It's known Finley isn't the smartest guy but stop comparing him to TO and Moss just because he's excited about getting back on the field since his injury. After Finley our TEs arent even that good! Lee is old, I never did see what some saw in Quarles, and Crabtree is just a guy. Finley is going to remain a Packer for awhile.

[Tarlam!]

Has TT let a star go at Finley's young age ?

Um, Walker?

[Patler]

Has TT let a star go at Finley's young age ?

No, he hasn't; but he hasn't had one yet with the same combination of factors (high performance potential + significant injury history + possible ego for a blockbuster contract, etc.). Nor was he previously in a situation in which he had a lot of young stars who will need new contracts in the next few years. The Packers could very well be entering a period in which they will be unable to keep all their stars, just as they did under Wolf. Good players offered huge contracts in free agency might have to be let go.

I'm sure they will do what they can to keep Finley, but if he decides to roll the dice in free agency, someone could offer a deal beyond his value to the Packers.

[Tarlam!]

Finley is a top 5 TE

Can you name 4 better TE's? I can't.

[ThunderDan]

No, he hasn't; but he hasn't had one yet with the same combination of factors (high performance potential + significant injury history + possible ego for a blockbuster contract, etc.). Nor was he previously in a situation in which he had a lot of young stars who will need new contracts in the next few years. The Packers could very well be entering a period in which they will be unable to keep all their stars, just as they did under Wolf. Good players offered huge contracts in free agency might have to be let go.

I'm sure they will do what they can to keep Finley, but if he decides to roll the dice in free agency, someone could offer a deal beyond his value to the Packers.

I think JF will be extended somewhere beween week 3-6 of this season. TT will not let someone of JF's talent go unless his knee isn't right or he turns into a complete cancer.

[ThunderDan]

Um, Walker?

Different situation as of right now. JF has shown up every year. Walker wanted a new contract and wouldn't play without one. It was either trade him or watch him sitting on the sidelines.