What to do with $13 M in cap space?

[Brandon494]

I guess that explains why Nelsons numbers tanked so bad after Rodgers got hurt, and Nelson was forced to play with three other QBs. Oh, .... wait,....his numbers barely changed compared to his 1st seven games.

Next theory?????

Hmm maybe it had something to do with Cobb and Finley being out...

Or the backup QBs not spreading the ball around like Rodgers does and locking onto Nelson...

Or the Packers having to pass more during the losing streak...

Or the fact that 5 out of the 7 teams we faced during that streak were ranked among the worst pass defenses in the NFL.

Also Nelson had 7 TDs in those first 7 games and only 1 without Rodgers at QB...

[Brandon494]

No doubt the chemistry that Nelson has built with Rodgers over the years brings a significant part of his value, but that in no way negates or even reduces the value he brings. It enhances it.

Agreed which is why I believe he and Cobb will be resigned. Cobb is another guy who looks to be building nice chemistry with Rodgers and hes yet to hit his prime.

[Brandon494]

Here's a thought....maybe the reason Flynn has success in GB and looks awful elsewhere is because of the receivers he gets to throw to in GB??????

I might agree if all our other backup QBs didn't suck so bad. Also Flynn honestly never got a chance anywhere else because teams went with the younger guy. Obviously Wilson was the right choice but would have liked to see Flynn get a chance in Oakland as the starting QB.

[Guiness]

I might agree if all our other backup QBs didn't suck so bad. Also Flynn honestly never got a chance anywhere else because teams went with the younger guy. Obviously Wilson was the right choice but would have liked to see Flynn get a chance in Oakland as the starting QB.

That one made no sense at all, and doubly so when they dumped Pryor in the off-season. That decision really surprised me out of McKenzie.

[Brandon494]

That one made no sense at all, and doubly so when they dumped Pryor in the off-season. That decision really surprised me out of McKenzie.

Yea don't know if it was because Flynn was injured or he was trying to follow the trend of scrambling QBs who were winning at the time.

[Patler]

So, it seems that Nelson is "made" by a combination of

- Rodgers, who is just so good
- the backup QBs who, for some reason, lock onto him rather than going to other receivers
- Jones, Boykin, Quarless, et al. who are so bad that QBs throw to them only if absolutely necessary
- His uncanny luck of playing the worst pass defenses for half the season.

Silly me, I thought it had something to do with:
- running good routes and being where he should be when he should be
- knowing the sideline like the back of his hand
- being good at using his body to shield DBs from the ball
- being reliable in catching the ball
- having a good combination of speed, quickness and size.

[Guiness]

So, it seems that Nelson is "made" by a combination of

- Rodgers, who is just so good
- the backup QBs who, for some reason, lock onto him rather than going to other receivers
- Jones, Boykin, Quarless, et al. who are so bad that QBs throw to them only if absolutely necessary
- His uncanny luck of playing the worst pass defenses for half the season.

Silly me, I thought it had something to do with:
- running good routes and being where he should be when he should be
- knowing the sideline like the back of his hand
- being good at using his body to shield DBs from the ball
- being reliable in catching the ball
- having a good combination of speed, quickness and size.

You forgot 'being underestimated because he's white'. Don't know if that goes in the first list or second.

[Brandon494]

So, it seems that Nelson is "made" by a combination of

- Rodgers, who is just so good
- the backup QBs who, for some reason, lock onto him rather than going to other receivers
- Jones, Boykin, Quarless, et al. who are so bad that QBs throw to them only if absolutely necessary
- His uncanny luck of playing the worst pass defenses for half the season.

Silly me, I thought it had something to do with:
- running good routes and being where he should be when he should be
- knowing the sideline like the back of his hand
- being good at using his body to shield DBs from the ball
- being reliable in catching the ball
- having a good combination of speed, quickness and size.

I don't think anyone was ever arguing if Nelson was good...

You are the one who disagreed with the fact that he is a better player with Rodgers in the line up which is a fact. Don't believe me? Go ask Greg Jennings...

[bobblehead]

Obviously Rodgers is a huge part of this equation but this is interesting.

Rodgers & Nelson the Most Potent Combo in the League





I'd love to see how Cobb stacks up by this measure too. My guess is he'd be right up there as well.

I think this shows just how underrated Nelson is by most around the league. Say what you want about raw physical ability, he just flat out gets it done on the field with anyone.

Get em signed Ted.

It also shows me how awesome Brees and Brady are.

[bobblehead]

So...what are we going to do with 13 million in cap space...that is the topic right?

[Patler]

I don't think anyone was ever arguing if Nelson was good...

You are the one who disagreed with the fact that he is a better player with Rodgers in the line up which is a fact. Don't believe me? Go ask Greg Jennings...

Nope, never disagreed that Nelson and all receivers are better with Rodgers. What I disagreed with was the implication that Nelson is good only because of Rodgers, and a long laundry list of other factors having nothing to do with what HE brings to the job.

[Brandon494]

It also shows me how awesome Brees and Brady are.

Remember TEs were not included in the list above...I'm sure Brees and Brady would be right up there if Graham and Gronk were on the list.

[Brandon494]

Nope, never disagreed that Nelson and all receivers are better with Rodgers. What I disagreed with was the implication that Nelson is good only because of Rodgers, and a long laundry list of other factors having nothing to do with what HE brings to the job.

Still don't believe anyone ever said Nelson is only good because of Rodgers...

[Brandon494]

So...what are we going to do with 13 million in cap space...that is the topic right?

Same thing we do every year, resign our own guys as long as they aren't around 30 and injury prone.

[Patler]

Same thing we do every year, resign our own guys as long as they aren't around 30 and injury prone.

How about one who is 25 and injury prone?