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  • #31
    It's his life. He's learning from some of the best in the business in a first class organization which has a very good record as a meritocracy

    DD's long in the tooth.

    We are not privy to the conversations he's having with coaching staff and other players.

    Training camp phenom IIRC.

    Lots of factors here to consider. Many of which we can't figure into our calculus.

    Besides, it's the Vikings.

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    • #32
      Originally posted by George Cumby View Post
      It's his life. He's learning from some of the best in the business in a first class organization which has a very good record as a meritocracy

      DD's long in the tooth.

      We are not privy to the conversations he's having with coaching staff and other players.

      Training camp phenom IIRC.

      Lots of factors here to consider. Many of which we can't figure into our calculus.

      Besides, it's the Vikings.
      they're about to let finley walk too.
      Last edited by gbgary; 12-15-2011, 09:45 PM.

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      • #33
        Originally posted by George Cumby View Post
        meritocracy
        I learned something today. Great word.

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        • #34
          Originally posted by KYPack View Post
          TT, God, Murphy or somebody has had to make this kid some kind of assurances. Just upping his PS salary would not compensate him sufficently.
          Right.

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          • #35
            Originally posted by mission
            Plus, he plays WR and has a quarterback named Aaron Rodgers. Your career projection is probably higher on this side of the fence even if it has to start later.
            He is not established enough to be picky about who he plays with.
            IF, and that's a big if, DD doesn't come back for another season, he'll be fighting with about 5 guys for one job. GB is not the land of opportunity for a long-shot wide receiver. His odds of making team in MN are massively better.

            Look, I'm only arguing about the facts we know, as I said before, there is quite possibly more to story. But the numbskulls talking about an honorary Super Bowl ring, and Hurley staying because of his "packer people" high character are all wet.

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            • #36
              Originally posted by gbgary View Post
              they're about to let finley walk too.
              hehehe

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              • #37
                Originally posted by Harlan Huckleby View Post
                He is not established enough to be picky about who he plays with.
                You sure cuz it sounds like that is pretty much what he did. Maybe the vikings wouldn't give him two lockers?

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                • #38
                  I heard he doesn't want to live in LA.
                  All tyrannies rule through fraud and force, but once the fraud is exposed they must rely exclusively on force.

                  George Orwell

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                  • #39
                    Originally posted by Harlan Huckleby View Post
                    He is not established enough to be picky about who he plays with.
                    IF, and that's a big if, DD doesn't come back for another season, he'll be fighting with about 5 guys for one job. GB is not the land of opportunity for a long-shot wide receiver. His odds of making team in MN are massively better.

                    Look, I'm only arguing about the facts we know, as I said before, there is quite possibly more to story. But the numbskulls talking about an honorary Super Bowl ring, and Hurley staying because of his "packer people" high character are all wet.
                    The Packers gave him a raise. For all you know, it could be equal to a minimum deal with Minny. He's not going to get a year accrued for 3 games. What benefit does he have? If he stays here, he's working with the best of the best of the best. The Packers have what looks to be one of the best off season programs in the NFL. He's going to get to work with MM, AR and GJ (all masters at their craft and all big parts of teaching Gurly to be an NFL WR.)

                    It's like choosing to stay in school to get your masters even though you have to take out loans. It's a risk, but he knows this is the place to study if he wants to be a pro.

                    I see your point, just not to the degree.

                    Someone must have forgotten to tell you that everything that feels good isn't necessarily bad. Sure, often times people get confused with those silly emotions, but it's like you go searching for reasons to invalidate people for their idiotic heart-lead retardism. Get over it, douche bag.
                    Last edited by RashanGary; 12-15-2011, 11:23 PM.
                    Formerly known as JustinHarrell.

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                    • #40
                      Originally posted by Harlan Huckleby View Post
                      He is not established enough to be picky about who he plays with.
                      IF, and that's a big if, DD doesn't come back for another season, he'll be fighting with about 5 guys for one job. GB is not the land of opportunity for a long-shot wide receiver. His odds of making team in MN are massively better.

                      Look, I'm only arguing about the facts we know, as I said before, there is quite possibly more to story. But the numbskulls talking about an honorary Super Bowl ring, and Hurley staying because of his "packer people" high character are all wet.
                      If he's good enough to play in the NFL, he'll play in the NFL. In Green Bay or elsewhere. Maybe he'll join the Vikings for a full season after we cut him next training camp. Either way, the money could be a wash--which makes his decision reasonable.
                      "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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                      • #41
                        Originally posted by Harlan Huckleby View Post
                        He is not established enough to be picky about who he plays with.
                        IF, and that's a big if, DD doesn't come back for another season, he'll be fighting with about 5 guys for one job. GB is not the land of opportunity for a long-shot wide receiver. His odds of making team in MN are massively better.

                        Look, I'm only arguing about the facts we know, as I said before, there is quite possibly more to story. But the numbskulls talking about an honorary Super Bowl ring, and Hurley staying because of his "packer people" high character are all wet.
                        Fair enough. Wrong or right, he obviously feels he's going to make the roster at some point in the not to distant future.

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                        • #42
                          There's nothing "honorary" about a Superbowl ring for practice squad players. They are an important part of the team.

                          I would agree with you Harlan if this was, say, week 3, rather than 3 weeks remaining.

                          Plus, it'll make the "Should TT keep Driver?" discussions this summer much more lively!

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                          • #43
                            I'm glad Harlan is opposed to this; he's already been right once this year so it's crystal clear that Gurley is making the right call by not going to crappy situations and staying where he thinks the grass will be greener for his future
                            TERD Buckley over Troy Vincent, Robert Ferguson over Chris Chambers, Kevn King instead of TJ Watt, and now, RICH GANNON, over JIMMY JIMMY JIMMY LEONARD. Thank you FLOWER

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                            • #44
                              Originally posted by Harlan Huckleby View Post
                              yes, and every practice squad player gets a turkey at christmas time.

                              This was Gurley's shot to get on an active roster. He's not Jerry Rice, who knows if he'll get another opportunity. Guys like him come and go at receiver position.
                              If teams are looking at him now, they will be in the off season. He is absolutely making the right career choice to continue his training. Going to another team now and trying to learn another offense and starting over only to HOPE they give him a fair chance to make the squad next year isn't wise. He will have the same opportunity to start next season.
                              The only time success comes before work is in the dictionary -- Vince Lombardi

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                              • #45
                                Originally posted by JustinHarrell View Post
                                The Packers gave him a raise. For all you know, it could be equal to a minimum deal with Minny. He's not going to get a year accrued for 3 games. What benefit does he have? If he stays here, he's working with the best of the best of the best. The Packers have what looks to be one of the best off season programs in the NFL. He's going to get to work with MM, AR and GJ (all masters at their craft and all big parts of teaching Gurly to be an NFL WR.)

                                It's like choosing to stay in school to get your masters even though you have to take out loans. It's a risk, but he knows this is the place to study if he wants to be a pro.

                                I see your point, just not to the degree.

                                Someone must have forgotten to tell you that everything that feels good isn't necessarily bad. Sure, often times people get confused with those silly emotions, but it's like you go searching for reasons to invalidate people for their idiotic heart-lead retardism. Get over it, douche bag.
                                Yes, you do accrue a year if you are on the active roster for 3 games. That's what makes this whole deal amazing. He's turning his back on a year in the NFLPA pension plan.

                                This might be the first truly altruistic thing I've seen a person do all year and it's almost over!

                                But I doubt it.

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