Jermichael Decorean Finley, PhD, Chemistry, University of Texas - Green Bay

[Patler]

The only guess I can hazard, if its strictly a football related issue, is that he has started to worry about the future again. Having to focus on the here and now issues of being reliable and catching everything and being a teammate to be counted on worked in 09 and 10. But the injury may have refocused him on the short term nature of his career and concerns about his contract. He could even view the injury as proof that what is good for the team is not necessarily good for the individual.

Its neither illogical nor unreasonable to be concerned. Except that as currently manifested, he is costing his future dearly.

Ya, it is difficult to understand the thinking of many 25 year olds, let alone the thinking of more outspoken 25-year old millionaires who become such as much from god-given physical ability as anything. They aren't exactly models for rational thinking and analysis!

The Packers didn't commit long term, but they threw $14 million (or whatever) on the table, with the only requirement being that he catch the ball when thrown to him. Doubts about what his earning power might be should be gone, and if he performs well enough this year to assure 2013, coupled with his rookie contract, his financial security is there.

Just catch the ball......

[George Cumby]

Ya, it is difficult to understand the thinking of many 25 year olds, let alone the thinking of more outspoken 25-year old millionaires who become such as much from god-given physical ability as anything. They aren't exactly models for rational thinking and analysis!

The Packers didn't commit long term, but they threw $14 million (or whatever) on the table, with the only requirement being that he catch the ball when thrown to him. Doubts about what his earning power might be should be gone, and if he performs well enough this year to assure 2013, coupled with his rookie contract, his financial security is there.

Just catch the ball......

.... and shut the front door. If you know what I mean........

[ThunderDan]

I have no problem with JerMichael running his mouth and saying stupid stuff when he is producing. I have defended him so far on that front.

When you are having the season he is in 2012 so far, you shut up and get to work.

[pbmax]

He needs to send the family home to the Twin Cities, hire Apollo Creed and get the Eye of the Tiger back somewhere on a beach in SoCal.

[mraynrand]

He needs to send the family home to the Twin Cities, hire Apollo Creed and get the Eye of the Tiger back somewhere on a beach in SoCal.

There will be a run on cut-off sweats

[Brandon494]

McCarthy praises the efforts of TE Jermichael Finley

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/sports/174830431.html

[gbgary]

good=trains hard, plays hurt, clearly cares, good citizen, intelligent, very athletic.

bad=inconsistent, media magnet, dumb-ass agent.

[Joemailman]

Just a reminder that he has in heart in the right place.

[denverYooper]

Finley was 2/2 for 31 yards yesterday. Both receptions occurred in the 40 second drive at the end of the 1st half.

[Smidgeon]

Finley was 2/2 for 31 yards yesterday. Both receptions occurred in the 40 second drive at the end of the 1st half.

Read in a JSO chat that Finley was getting separation in his routes all game long. Rodgers was just more comfortable throwing the ball to the receivers on hot streaks: Nelson, Cobb, and Jones.

[3irty1]

I'm just as frustrated by Finley as anyone, not so much about his interviews because I don't care if he speaks in youtube comments when people put a mic in his face.

His drops are a problem. And they are numberous, not just prolific a la James Jones circa 2010. The thing is that with the type of player he has always been there are really only two possibilities. 1) He has Steve Blass syndrome and will go from glue-handed to stone-handed permanently for inexplicable reasons. Or he'll eventually recover and go back to being an offensive focal point. It sure seems to me like this level of drops is unsustainable for the type of player he is.

[denverYooper]

Finley looks to regain "beast mode".

http://www.espnmilwaukee.com/corp/page/11%2F02%2F12_Finley_looks_to_regain_'beast_mode'/4401?feed=2

Fin got taken to the dean's office for a review of past academic achievements. He's now on double secret probation.

[Joemailman]

What's a little disconcerting to me is that MM had to go back to 2009 for those highlights. I wonder if Finley is still capable of what he could do prior to his knee injury in 2010. The problem isn't just dropped balls. To me even when Finley catches the ball, he doesn't look like the matchup nightmare he was for opponents in 2009-10.

[Patler]

I said this last year before the season, when Finley explained how he attempted to lose weight and why he did so (even though he assumed the coaches wouldn't like it). I still believe this now. He does not have the mindset of a TE. He sees himself as a WR. Consequently, he is not playing big; he is not playing physical. Maybe the frequent injuries have taken away his feeling of "toughness", but he plays smaller than he is. There is no beast in his game anymore.

[mraynrand]

I said this last year before the season, when Finley explained how he attempted to lose weight and why he did so (even though he assumed the coaches wouldn't like it). I still believe this now. He does not have the mindset of a TE. He sees himself as a WR. Consequently, he is not playing big; he is not playing physical. Maybe the frequent injuries have taken away his feeling of "toughness", but he plays smaller than he is. There is no beast in his game anymore.

"Sorry I let you down, dad"