Packers FA watch

[bobblehead]

I seem to have that effect on O-linemen, don't I?

You hate sherrod right? Please tell me I'm right.

[smuggler]

We signed this guy:


Ina Liaina

He's a 6'0" 245# FB, runs about 4.8, put up 22 reps at the combine a year ago. He spent this season on the Dolphins practice squad. He's more of an inline blocker and less of a jack-o-trades like Kuhn has been.

[woodbuck27]

http://www.acmepackingcompany.com/2014-packers-roster-evaluation/2014/1/27/5351120/green-bay-packers-2014-offseason-review-upgrade-offensive-guard-need

2014 Offseason Roster Evaluations

Packers 2014 Offseason Review: Does Green Bay Need to Upgrade at Guard?

By: Evan "Tex" Western  @TexWestern on Jan 27 2014, 3:01 PM


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[woodbuck27]

http://www.acmepackingcompany.com/2014/1/27/5350818/packers-2014-offseason-review-free-agent-and-draft-guard-targets

2014 Offseason Roster Evaluations

Packers 2014 Offseason Review: Free Agent and Draft Guard Targets

By Jason Hirschhorn  @JBHirschhorn on Jan 27 2014, 12:36p


"As part of our ongoing series this offseason, we're taking a look at position needs and what names to keep an eye on during the coming months. Today's focus: offensive guard."

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[woodbuck27]

http://www.packersnews.com/article/20140122/PKR07/301220398/Mike-Vandermause-column-Six-keepers-among-20-Packers-free-agents?odyssey=obinsite

Mike Vandermause column:

Six 'keepers' among 20 Packers free agents

Jan. 23, 2014

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[woodbuck27]

We signed this guy:


Ina Liaina

He's a 6'0" 245# FB, runs about 4.8, put up 22 reps at the combine a year ago. He spent this season on the Dolphins practice squad. He's more of an inline blocker and less of a jack-o-trades like Kuhn has been.

Wes Hodkiewicz @WesHod

The #Packers signed FB Ina Liaina to a two-year deal worth $930,000 (Minimum salaries of $420,000 in 2014, $510,000 in 2015)

[woodbuck27]

http://www.packersnews.com/article/20140116/PKR0101/140116019/Banjo-still-waiting-tender-from-Packers?odyssey=obinsite

Banjo still waiting for tender from Packers

Jan. 16, 2014

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[Patler]

You hate sherrod right? Please tell me I'm right.

I have said before, the guy is done. He will never amount to anything. Bulaga, too. Might as well release them now. Tretter? Career ended by a broken ankle! (Let's see if this works. If it does, I will branch out into other positions. Perry is on my sights!)

[pbmax]

We signed this guy:


Ina Liaina

He's a 6'0" 245# FB, runs about 4.8, put up 22 reps at the combine a year ago. He spent this season on the Dolphins practice squad. He's more of an inline blocker and less of a jack-o-trades like Kuhn has been.

Can he learn the fullback dive?

I smell a soft n' small article brewing over at JSO.

Bretsky, does this guy count or would he need to convert to safety?

[red]

the first thing that comes to my mind about that signing, and the only thing that i can think of, is this is gonna be kuhn's replacement

we just need a FB that can pick up the blitz, block for lacy, make the occasional 1 yard run or catch a 2 yard swing pass every now and then

and honestly, that guy doesn't need to be making 2.5 million a year

plus kuhn will be 32 when the regular season kicks off

[hoosier]

the first thing that comes to my mind about that signing, and the only thing that i can think of, is this is gonna be kuhn's replacement

we just need a FB that can pick up the blitz, block for lacy, make the occasional 1 yard run or catch a 2 yard swing pass every now and then

and honestly, that guy doesn't need to be making 2.5 million a year

plus kuhn will be 32 when the regular season kicks off

Hopefully they can re-sign Kuhn for a little less this time around, but don't forget: without Kuhn, Rodgers is lying flat on his back in the last minute of the game on Soldier Field and the Bears win the NFC North.

[red]

Hopefully they can re-sign Kuhn for a little less this time around, but don't forget: without Kuhn, Rodgers is lying flat on his back in the last minute of the game on Soldier Field and the Bears win the NFC North.

who's to say anybody else couldn't make that play?

we've gotten to the point where we're happy when a guy can just stay on the field and make a play that he's suppose to make 99 times out of 100

[KYPack]

the first thing that comes to my mind about that signing, and the only thing that i can think of, is this is gonna be kuhn's replacement

we just need a FB that can pick up the blitz, block for lacy, make the occasional 1 yard run or catch a 2 yard swing pass every now and then

and honestly, that guy doesn't need to be making 2.5 million a year

plus kuhn will be 32 when the regular season kicks off

I go back and forth every season with Kuhn.

Just when I decide we need to shoot him, he makes a key play on a smart read or blitz pickup.

That said, the guy has to lead the all time league high in 3rd and short fails.

Another thing I've noticed is they never seem to bring in a kid (this year looks different) to give him any competition.

Maybe the KOOOOON chant has some effect on the front office.

[red]

I go back and forth every season with Kuhn.

Just when I decide we need to shoot him, he makes a key play on a smart read or blitz pickup.

That said, the guy has to lead the all time league high in 3rd and short fails.

Another thing I've noticed is they never seem to bring in a kid (this year looks different) to give him any competition.

Maybe the KOOOOON chant has some effect on the front office.

its no doubt he is a fan favorite, but what has he really done to warrant it? other then have the last name kuhn?

and since i've been on a cap number binge. kuhn had the second highest cap number this season for fullbacks at 2.54 million. only 6 fullbacks in the entire nfl made over 1 million last year

[3irty1]

Lacy frees up a lot of freedom at FB for us IMO. Lacy showed he is reliable as a 3rd down pass blocker last season which means our FB won't need to double as a 3rd down back. Liania is supposed to be a thumper so if nothing else he should be more fun to watch.