Former Packers still pursuing the dream

[smuggler]

Weird that we whiff on Martin but then get equitable value on Barnes as an UDFA. Shotgun blast method works sometimes.

[run pMc]

LB Kamal Martin waived with injury designation by the Panthers. A Packer 5th round pick that didn’t pan out.

Was a little surprised they let him go after he showed promise his rookie year.
I thought I read somewhere he was let go by GB because they thought his knees were in bad shape and wouldn't get better, so his prospects for staying healthy and having a long-term pro football career were not great. Didn't want to roster a guy who was always hurt.
Wouldn't be surprised if that were true.

[smuggler]

Did the regime change happen between the draft and the cut? If not, I don't really understand why they spent a 5th on him, if the circumstances above are accurate.

[Joemailman]

Did the regime change happen between the draft and the cut? If not, I don't really understand why they spent a 5th on him, if the circumstances above are accurate.

I think they took a chance on a guy who likely would have been a Day 2 pick if not for the knees. But I think him not being assignment sure in pass defense was a reason for him getting cut so soon.

[Teamcheez1]

JC Tretter announces his retirement after 8 seasons. Pretty unusual for a guy only 31 years old who was playing at a pro bowl level.

[Joemailman]

JC Tretter announces his retirement after 8 seasons. Pretty unusual for a guy only 31 years old who was playing at a pro bowl level.

He's had injuries throughout his career though. He's a very smart guy who attended Cornell. He studied labor relations there and eventually became President of NFLPA. Unlike a lot of guys, he's well prepared for a 2nd career after football.

[SudsMcBucky]

JC Tretter announces his retirement after 8 seasons. Pretty unusual for a guy only 31 years old who was playing at a pro bowl level.

Should this be in the "Former Packers no longer chasing the dream" thread?

[Guiness]

He's had injuries throughout his career though. He's a very smart guy who attended Cornell. He studied labor relations there and eventually became President of NFLPA. Unlike a lot of guys, he's well prepared for a 2nd career after football.

He did early, but started all 16 games 4 years straight in Cleveland.
I'm of the opinion he was very competent as union president and ownership doesn't want him and his good decisions around anymore.

[Fritz]

He's had injuries throughout his career though. He's a very smart guy who attended Cornell. He studied labor relations there and eventually became President of NFLPA. Unlike a lot of guys, he's well prepared for a 2nd career after football.

I think the UAW and Teamsters could use a president who's not crooked...I think the rank-and-file would support Tretter. He seems to have done a good job for the Players Association. I always liked the guy and thought he was a good player. I wish him well.

[Joemailman]

He did early, but started all 16 games 4 years straight in Cleveland.
I'm of the opinion he was very competent as union president and ownership doesn't want him and his good decisions around anymore.

In 2021 Tretter came out for eliminating OTA's and minicamps. It seems that since then, more players are skipping OTA's. That's probably what got him blacklisted as a player. But he's not going away. He'll be union President for another year and a half. And who knows? He might push to be the guy negotiating the next CBA in 2031.

[smuggler]

The union made kind of a limp-wristed deal with the league last time around. I don't know how much the NFL wanted him gone.

[Guiness]

In 2021 Tretter came out for eliminating OTA's and minicamps. It seems that since then, more players are skipping OTA's. That's probably what got him blacklisted as a player. But he's not going away. He'll be union President for another year and a half. And who knows? He might push to be the guy negotiating the next CBA in 2031.

He's said as much

“I would argue I’m going to accomplish more in the next 18 months than I would have ever gotten close to playing football during that time,” Tretter said.

as well as saying if his phone rings now, he'll say no.

Dude has a degree in Labour Relations from Cornell, so I'd hazard a guess that he knows what he's doing - as well as building a nice resume when that is done!

[Teamcheez1]

Ty Summers picked up off the waiver wire by the Jacksonville Jaguars.

[Guiness]

Ty Summers picked up off the waiver wire by the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Ford and Summers - two ships passing in the night.

[RashanGary]

Kyler Fackrell with the raiders