Packers seem to be finished with Finley

[ThunderDan]

They have Quarless waiting in the wings who, if healthy, might even be an improvement over Finley. He was not a bad receiver and was supposedly becoming the best blocking TE on the team pre-injury.

Quarless was not good catching the ball. He is a body catcher and let's everything bounce off him. I recall numerous passes that he let hit his shoulder pads and richochet away. Finley catches the ball away from his body with his hands. He has played better the last few weeks.

[Pugger]

Finley was interviewed by ESPN.com yesterday and was asked about the Milw. JS article re: the Packers getting rid of him next season.

Finley said he wants to be a Packer for life and be a teammate of Rodgers' as long as Rodgers' plays. Also said his relationship with AR is fine. IDK, but he needs a little less self-inflated view of himself. DJ Williams, Quarless and Crabtree are a pretty decent trio. Not as dynamic as Finley, but Finley is too streaky. He's had a decent last couple of games, but could disappear or worse have the drops, like he did vs NYG in the playoffs.

I liked what Finley said about Rodgers and wanting to be a Packer for life. Isn't that what you want to hear from one of our players? Was any of that self-inflated? Sheesh. If Williams or Crabtree were better than Finley they'd be starting. I found it rather telling that Williams was a healthy scratch yesterday. Maybe Quarless will return to form but for now Finley is the best TE we presently have on the roster. What possible good was gonna come from McGinn and this 'report'? We don't need any distractions right now with playoff seedings on the line. BTW, Finley wasn't the only one to have a bad case of the drops vs NYG in that playoff game last season.

[Joemailman]

I liked what Finley said about Rodgers and wanting to be a Packer for life. Isn't that what you want to hear from one of our players? Was any of that self-inflated? Sheesh. If Williams or Crabtree were better than Finley they'd be starting. I found it rather telling that Williams was a healthy scratch yesterday. Maybe Quarless will return to form but for now Finley is the best TE we presently have on the roster. What possible good was gonna come from McGinn and this 'report'? We don't need any distractions right now with playoff seedings on the line. BTW, Finley wasn't the only one to have a bad case of the drops vs NYG in that playoff game last season.

The real problem is Finley's contract. He's due to make 8 million next year, and that's too much for a TE who doesn't block well and is on pace for 600 yards receiving. As for McGinn's report, he doesn't work for the Packers, so he doesn't have a responsibility to avoid subjects that might cause a distraction.

[woodbuck27]

Finley was interviewed by ESPN.com yesterday and was asked about the Milw. JS article re: the Packers getting rid of him next season.

Finley said he wants to be a Packer for life and be a teammate of Rodgers' as long as Rodgers' plays. Also said his relationship with AR is fine. IDK, but he needs a little less self-inflated view of himself. DJ Williams, Quarless and Crabtree are a pretty decent trio. Not as dynamic as Finley, but Finley is too streaky. He's had a decent last couple of games, but could disappear or worse have the drops, like he did vs NYG in the playoffs.

(Jermichael) Finley expects to be back with Pack:

http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/finley_expects_to_be_back_with_pack/12452833

Will the Packers keep J. Finley and award him a $3 Million$ Roster Bonus in 2013?

He says:

Finley would like to return to Green Bay.

"It's a business, and I would love to be here my whole career," Finley said. "I'm comfortable here, and I want to be a Packer for life. That's all I can say about that."

That says:

Finley has 48 catches for 525 yards and two touchdowns this season, his fifth in the NFL.

What will TT say?

GO PACKERS !

[Zool]

Finley has 48 catches for 525 yards and two touchdowns this season, his fifth in the NFL.

What will TT say?

GO PACKERS !

5th mid-week stupid shit said to the media?

Whitten - 97 923 2TD
Gonzalez - 87 880 8TD
Graham - 69 779 8TD
Miller - 68 771 8TD
Gronkowski - 53 748 10TD
Olsen - 59 747 5TD
Meyers - 72 743 4TD
Gresham - 61 699 5TD
Daniels - 56 662 6TD
Pitta - 57 613 5TD
Celek - 51 602 1TD
Bennett - 50 584 5TD
Pettigrew - 57 556 3TD
Chandler - 42 546 6TD
Finley - 48 525 2TD

[denverYooper]

5th mid-week stupid shit said to the media?

Whitten - 97 923 2TD
Gonzalez - 87 880 8TD
Graham - 69 779 8TD
Miller - 68 771 8TD

Gronkowski - 53 748 10TD
Olsen - 59 747 5TD
Meyers - 72 743 4TD
Gresham - 61 699 5TD
Daniels - 56 662 6TD
Pitta - 57 613 5TD
Celek - 51 602 1TD
Bennett - 50 584 5TD
Pettigrew - 57 556 3TD
Chandler - 42 546 6TD
Finley - 48 525 2TD

5th season.

[denverYooper]

I wonder if the Bears miss Greg Olsen?

[denverYooper]

And Witten is tops? Impressive, because every time I see the guy play it seems like he's one hit away from shattering.

[Zool]

5th season.

Holy hell did I mis-read that.

My brain is bad and I should feel bad.

[woodbuck27]

5th mid-week stupid shit said to the media?

Whitten - 97 923 2TD
Gonzalez - 87 880 8TD
Graham - 69 779 8TD
Miller - 68 771 8TD
Gronkowski - 53 748 10TD
Olsen - 59 747 5TD
Meyers - 72 743 4TD
Gresham - 61 699 5TD
Daniels - 56 662 6TD
Pitta - 57 613 5TD
Celek - 51 602 1TD
Bennett - 50 584 5TD
Pettigrew - 57 556 3TD
Chandler - 42 546 6TD
Finley - 48 525 2TD

WOW !

Rank .... #15 at TE. I expect.... not what TT hoped for.

[mraynrand]

But isn't that exactly the problem? With his physical gifts, his proclaimed self worth, and the contract provisions for next year, we should be comparing Finley to any TE in the league. The fact that we can't demonstrates why he might not be in GB next year at the contract provided.

Nah, I'm just saying you have to compare him in the system the Packers run, with all the other parts, good and bad. And it's not all straight line simple. For example, it's clear that Finley's antics hurt him getting the ball. Rodgers just doesn't look for him as much. A specific example from the Bears game was a third down where Finley was absolutely wide open and Rodgers made up his mind to throw to Jennings. I get it - Finley had drops, he made comments, his agent is an ass-hat, etc. But he's also - typically - surrounded by some pretty decent talent - and the consequences of his actions I suppose - that takes away touches and affects his numbers. I hope KY is right that he gets it together and GB get another Lombardi.

What I fear most is the FA Finley that ends up in Chicago or MN with a chip on his shoulder and then beasts it up against us twice a year.

[woodbuck27]

Nah, I'm just saying you have to compare him in the system the Packers run, with all the other parts, good and bad. And it's not all straight line simple. For example, it's clear that Finley's antics hurt him getting the ball. Rodgers just doesn't look for him as much. A specific example from the Bears game was a third down where Finley was absolutely wide open and Rodgers made up his mind to throw to Jennings. I get it - Finley had drops, he made comments, his agent is an ass-hat, etc. But he's also - typically - surrounded by some pretty decent talent - and the consequences of his actions I suppose - that takes away touches and affects his numbers. I hope KY is right that he gets it together and GB get another Lombardi.

What I fear most is the FA Finley that ends up in Chicago or MN with a chip on his shoulder and then beasts it up against us twice a year.

Will his hands improve in Chicago or Minny?

I don't believe so. I just want to see him more involved in our 'O' and productive to show a return for the investment that TT made in him.

[Guiness]

I wonder if the Bears miss Greg Olsen?

I was just about to post that - never understood why they got rid of him, he was a 1st rounder, playing ok and developing. They've got Davis there now, who looks like he could easily eat his way into a OT job.

[denverYooper]

I was just about to post that - never understood why they got rid of him, he was a 1st rounder, playing ok and developing. They've got Davis there now, who looks like he could easily eat his way into a OT job.

I thought that had to do with Martz's offense -- it didn't feature the TE, so they didn't need a premier TE. Olsen is playing well for the Panthers this year.

[Joemailman]

I think they got rid of Olsen because Martz didn't feel Olsen was a good fit in his offense. Then they got rid of Martz. Bear down!

Edit: Yoop beat me to it.