Bye Bye Dietrich-Smith...signs with TB.

[red]

eds was just a jag, but i'd really like to know can be tretter can be any better

the fact is, we don't know, we've haven't really seen him do anything

and i'm really uncomfortable with not knowing if the guy we're planning on being the anchor of our line can even play that position or not

[Patler]

I sort of hoped EDS would be back, just for continuity. At least we knew the offense could roll with EDS there, we don't know if Tretter can do it or not. Maybe it will be better, maybe it will be dysfunctional. If EDS had been a bit cheaper, they could have let he and Tretter fight it out for the starting job.

Oh well, no different than Bulaga going down in TC last year. At least they have lots of time to get someone ready, Tretter or someone else. I'm anxious to watch Tretter. At draft time last year, most evaluations commented on his intensity and smarts. Good combo for a center. Hope it translates to the NFL.

[red]

We can save the money and spend it on a safety

i have a bad feeling we're gonna be sitting here next year saying "boy, maybe TT will address that safety problem this year"

[SMBASS]

eds was just a jag, but i'd really like to know can be tretter can be any better

the fact is, we don't know, we've haven't really seen him do anything

and i'm really uncomfortable with not knowing if the guy we're planning on being the anchor of our line can even play that position or not

That's exactly what I was thinking Red. Never cared much for EDS and I hope Tretter ends up being a stud, but considering he's never even played a down in the NFL how in the hell do we have any idea what he's capable of?

[woodbuck27]

Like BJ Raji, I don't think EDS wanted to come back to Green Bay. But somebody was willing to pay EDS

He wasn't coming back to a team and GM that doesn't even offer him the respect of some decency and an offer.

[highlander]

He wasn't coming back to a team and GM that doesn't even offer him the respect of some decency and an offer.

really! how many players leave the team because they go for the money. You think TT likes this process . EDS got his money I'm sure TT and the Packers wished him luck. You act like you know all the conversations that go on behind the scenes. Your hate for TT is making you a bitter Packer fan.

[Joemailman]

He wasn't coming back to a team and GM that doesn't even offer him the respect of some decency and an offer.

Never let the facts get in your way of TT hate. The Packers did talk to EDS. They just couldn't agree on a price. So EDS left. It's called free agency.

[mraynrand]

NFC South: double-tie and tape your shoe laces.

[mraynrand]

Oh well, no different than Bulaga going down in TC last year.

Really? I think not even close to similar. Packers moved the line to accommodate a shift of Bulaga to the left side. Packers this year seem pretty comfortable letting EDS walk.

[pbmax]

EDS was quick enough to pass block OK (he could get bulled) and double team and hit a linebacker. He could also block down. That's not much of a resume.

If Tretter can pass block, its going to be net plus to have him out there.

And before runtnstrut gets here to say it, I think the Packers are better positioned to handle this exit than Wells. In addition to a 4th round draft pick waiting, they have Lang and Barclay who have already worked there. Plus a guy on a futures contract who could give you some depth.

[woodbuck27]

EDS was quick enough to pass block OK (he could get bulled) and double team and hit a linebacker. He could also block down. That's not much of a resume.

If Tretter can pass block, its going to be net plus to have him out there.

And before runtnstrut gets here to say it, I think the Packers are better positioned to handle this exit than Wells. In addition to a 4th round draft pick waiting, they have Lang and Barclay who have already worked there. Plus a guy on a futures contract who could give you some depth.

We'll also get some future compensation for E D-S.

I'm not surprized that he signed elsewhere as he didn't seem wanted in Green Bay.

I'm absolutely stunned that TT signed BJ Raji.

How TT expects Raji to rebound fr. the last two seasons (and especially the ugly "no play" of last season; and if he does !? "Hold onto him" is beyond me.

BJ Raji simply ran into a wall along the way and that wall just got higher and thicker.

[Rutnstrut]

I love how some of you guys have no idea how difficult it is to start over with a new center all the time. If it means sticking up for the dumb ass TT you all would back anything. Granted EDS wasn't awesome, but he was solid.

[woodbuck27]

I love how some of you guys have no idea how difficult it is to start over with a new center all the time. If it means sticking up for the dumb ass TT you all would back anything. Granted EDS wasn't awesome, but he was solid.

Patience.

[Rutnstrut]

EDS was quick enough to pass block OK (he could get bulled) and double team and hit a linebacker. He could also block down. That's not much of a resume.

If Tretter can pass block, its going to be net plus to have him out there.

And before runtnstrut gets here to say it, I think the Packers are better positioned to handle this exit than Wells. In addition to a 4th round draft pick waiting, they have Lang and Barclay who have already worked there. Plus a guy on a futures contract who could give you some depth.

The one thing NO ONE takes into account, is the center/QB comfort with each other. You don't replicate that in practice, also the calls an experienced center makes saves the QB's ass. TT signs Raji who isn't worth two shits, and lets a solid player walk. You guys stay on the TT ball sack fest, I'll continue to call it like it is, he isn't that great of a GM.

[woodbuck27]

The one thing NO ONE takes into account, is the center/QB comfort with each other. You don't replicate that in practice, also the calls an experienced center makes saves the QB's ass. TT signs Raji who isn't worth two shits, and lets a solid player walk. You guys stay on the TT ball sack fest, I'll continue to call it like it is, he isn't that great of a GM.

Ted Thompson is far far too conservative. He's far far too anal in his approach to being an NFL GM.

Translation:

He has small balls.