Jordy Nelson signed to 3 yr extension

[Brandon494]

Excellent post PB, I never caught that he did not say that before. It really changes his perceived attitude. I still don't want to break the bank for this guy.

Why does everyone think Finley is going to demand a outrageous contract? Its not like he has threaten to hold out or anything. Just because the guy wants a new contract does not mean he is going demand to be the highest paid TE in the game. You have to remember the guy was a 3rd round draft pick and this is his first year making over 1M.

[Brandon494]

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[rbaloha1]

Why does everyone think Finley is going to demand a outrageous contract? Its not like he has threaten to hold out or anything. Just because the guy wants a new contract does not mean he is going demand to be the highest paid TE in the game. You have to remember the guy was a 3rd round draft pick and this is his first year making over 1M.

That is the dude's MO. Finley is about the bling. More than likely will not settle for cap and team friendly contract like Jordy Nelson.

Best course of action is franchise period. JF shall be unhappy but too bad.

[rbaloha1]

1. I don't know how this can be defined as a "tantrum":



Notice he did not say the underlined part. 4 quotes about how the double team attention benefited the team and 2 about challenging the double team/wanting the ball more. A far cry from demanding the ball more. Also notice that Finley recognizes that the defensive plan of the Broncos enabled the Packers to win, and he can differentiate such a situation to one where they NEED Finley to win a game (last quote). This is an important part of recognizing one's role. He gets it.

2. Sometimes I think Packer fans do not know what a diva receiver is. For reference, think about the Bucs or the Eagles suspending a healthy receiver just to get him out of the locker room. Or picture Owens doing situps in his driveway.

3. Finley's level of diva-ish-ness can be measured by the amount of hand holding it took to get him to proclaim his solidarity with the team.



4. Look at how picture-gate failed to divide the team before the Super Bowl. This locker room works and Finley is not a large problem in it.

Everyone needs to relax.

PR fluff by Finley. The tantrum refers going to MM's office about only catching 3 balls against the Broncos. Maturing from a baby to an adolescent.

[pbmax]

That is the dude's MO. Finley is about the bling. More than likely will not settle for cap and team friendly contract like Jordy Nelson.

Best course of action is franchise period. JF shall be unhappy but too bad.

How do you know he is about the bling? Has he held out? Complained about his contract? You seem to be projecting a set of characteristics for which there is not much evidence beyond immaturity.

[pbmax]

PR fluff by Finley. The tantrum refers going to MM's office about only catching 3 balls against the Broncos. Maturing from a baby to an adolescent.

Did Rodgers have a tantrum in 2009 when he and McCarthy hashed out a different approach to the offense prior to the Dallas game? How about 2010 when McCarthy said he started meeting with him every week? Was Rodgers throwing a tantrum when he suggested the Packers use of the run game was ineffective last year?

Was Woodson behaving like a diva when McCarthy asked him and Rodgers to take a more vocal leadership role?

Was Philbin molly coddling James Jones when he publicly praised him and said the first week was not indicative of the actual role of Jones in this years offense?

How about Capers and Moss publicly defending Hawk after the Eagles game last year when he played no snaps?

Or do Head Coaches and their Assistants probably meet and talk to a number of players every week to be sure they are all on the same page? Especially the ones that are the most talented.

Perhaps the reporters can smell the quote when Finley walks by and are quick to ask him questions about anything that might be a source of conflict?

Perhaps the most growing up Finley needs to do would be to realize the media are happy to use his loquaciousness against him?

Does anyone recall at all Jennings being a mite frustrated at Finley-palooza in the first 4 games last year? Recall how he handled it? Basically, he looked frustrated on the field at times and ignored the media the rest of the time. If Finley can learn that lesson, then look out.

[rbaloha1]

How do you know he is about the bling? Has he held out? Complained about his contract? You seem to be projecting a set of characteristics for which there is not much evidence beyond immaturity.

Possible. Lets wait to how this plays out. Do not expect Jordy Nelson type of class though.

[rbaloha1]

Did Rodgers have a tantrum in 2009 when he and McCarthy hashed out a different approach to the offense prior to the Dallas game? How about 2010 when McCarthy said he started meeting with him every week? Was Rodgers throwing a tantrum when he suggested the Packers use of the run game was ineffective last year?

Was Woodson behaving like a diva when McCarthy asked him and Rodgers to take a more vocal leadership role?

Was Philbin molly coddling James Jones when he publicly praised him and said the first week was not indicative of the actual role of Jones in this years offense?

How about Capers and Moss publicly defending Hawk after the Eagles game last year when he played no snaps?

Or do Head Coaches and their Assistants probably meet and talk to a number of players every week to be sure they are all on the same page? Especially the ones that are the most talented.

Perhaps the reporters can smell the quote when Finley walks by and are quick to ask him questions about anything that might be a source of conflict?

Perhaps the most growing up Finley needs to do would be to realize the media are happy to use his loquaciousness against him?

Does anyone recall at all Jennings being a mite frustrated at Finley-palooza in the first 4 games last year? Recall how he handled it? Basically, he looked frustrated on the field at times and ignored the media the rest of the time. If Finley can learn that lesson, then look out.

Nice tantrum! Agree that if Finley can temper his frustration -- watch out! I work with special need kids -- Finley's body language and actions are similar to autistic kids.