NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports the Packers are "set to sign" free agent TE Jared Cook.

[George Cumby]

after carefully reading through all of the above posts and carefully weighing each argument's relative merits and demerits I have concluded that TT doesn't sign free agents.

Fuck that guy.

[George Cumby]

For some reason, this gives me warm fuzzies.

The CIA could learn a thing or two.......

[George Cumby]

I'm hoping this pushes DickRod, to try.........harder........

Sorry.

[ThunderDan]

I have always found Finley's workout numbers fascinating, because he seemed to play far beyond what his pure athletic numbers suggested.

Well, I guess in 2009 (has it been that long already) and 2010 before he got injured, one could make the argument that his athletic skill was body control while making a catch. And I guess there's no measurement for that at the combine or any workout.

I think Finley was 20 when he put up those numbers. He was young and came out early to support his family.

[Bretsky]

I come in here to give TTT ultimate credit for using free agency to shore up an obvious weakness so he doesn't have to use a draft pick on it and find myself confused when all those who so often defend TT for sitting inside his shell during free agency are now taking shots at guys like RonWolfGoat instead of suggesting the possibility that maybe free agency can actually help the Green Bay Packers.

Regardless, Kudos to TT for signing somebody that will help fill a hold ahead of the draft.

[Bretsky]

I'm hoping this pushes DickRod, to try.........harder........

Sorry.

that sounds bad

I just wast the plodder to keep on plodding to the open areas

[SMBASS]

http://www.si.com/nfl/2016/03/28/gre...ers-jared-cook

I guess after you've become accustomed to watching DickRod. Quarless, and Perillo run from the TE position anyone can look fast in comparison. I think Cook is plenty fast and a lot faster than Farrar is giving him credit for. I'm guessing he's not as fast as the 4.5 40 he ran when he came out of college as Patler posted, but he's still got enough left in the tank to run past a safety stacked in the box or caught peaking into the backfield.

[red]

I come in here to give TTT ultimate credit for using free agency to shore up an obvious weakness so he doesn't have to use a draft pick on it and find myself confused when all those who so often defend TT for sitting inside his shell during free agency are now taking shots at guys like RonWolfGoat instead of suggesting the possibility that maybe free agency can actually help the Green Bay Packers.

Regardless, Kudos to TT for signing somebody that will help fill a hold ahead of the draft.

Agreed. And agreed

[Patler]

I come in here to give TTT ultimate credit for using free agency to shore up an obvious weakness so he doesn't have to use a draft pick on it and find myself confused when all those who so often defend TT for sitting inside his shell during free agency are now taking shots at guys like RonWolfGoat instead of suggesting the possibility that maybe free agency can actually help the Green Bay Packers.

Well.................he has done this routinely; so why make a big deal out of it? I predicted he would sign at least one significant (more or less) FA this year, because he does every other year or so. I even started a thread about it.\:

http://packerrats.com/showthread.php...arters-in-2016

The problem is that the chronic complainers about TT twist everything he does into a criticism.
No credit for drafting AR - AR fell in his lap.
No credit for signing Woodson - there was no competition for Woodson.
No credit for signing Peppers or Guion - they weren't REALLY free agents.
No credit for signing Perry - because that's just TT trying to make his draft picks look good.
Etc., etc., etc.

Signing Cook was simply another example of what TT has done time and time again. He scours the free agent market for bargains, and signs one or two every other year or so. Yet, many will tell us he NEVER uses free agency.

[pbmax]

I come in here to give TTT ultimate credit for using free agency to shore up an obvious weakness so he doesn't have to use a draft pick on it and find myself confused when all those who so often defend TT for sitting inside his shell during free agency are now taking shots at guys like RonWolfGoat instead of suggesting the possibility that maybe free agency can actually help the Green Bay Packers.

Regardless, Kudos to TT for signing somebody that will help fill a hold ahead of the draft.

RWG had already declared Packer FA a disaster by Day 5.

[BZnDallas]

I ditto what Patler said. That was a thing of beauty...


Still wouldnt mind seeing Ted draft a project TE in the 4th rd or later too. That Higbee guy maybe? Have a guy ready after Cook leaves.

[RonWolfGOAT]

Great signing. This is all me and other FA supporters are looking for. Low risk, high reward.

[HarveyWallbangers]

I ditto what Patler said. That was a thing of beauty...

Still wouldnt mind seeing Ted draft a project TE in the 4th rd or later too. That Higbee guy maybe? Have a guy ready after Cook leaves.

I'm on the Higbee bandwagon. He's my #2 TE. I think he'll be a late riser and will likely go before our pick in round 4.

[Carolina_Packer]

I'm on the Higbee bandwagon. He's my #2 TE. I think he'll be a late riser and will likely go before our pick in round 4.

I hope you're right, Harv. I think this kid can get open, can run routes, and break some tackles. Why not draft someone like that with one of the 4th picks? He can at least provide competition, and push the other backups to make the roster.

[HarveyWallbangers]

I hope you're right, Harv. I think this kid can get open, can run routes, and break some tackles. Why not draft someone like that with one of the 4th picks? He can at least provide competition, and push the other backups to make the roster.

I would, but I guess I'm saying that I think he won't be available at the end of the 4th. If he gets healthy and works out, I think he'll be a later riser. I think he'll get some late steam. The tape is impressive. I see a little Travis Kelce in the kid.