JS----TOUGH DECISION WITH TTT/WOLF...............

[gbgary]

I can see this with Cook. Not the same with Guion or Peppers.

there's a lot of hole plugging here:

reviewing-the-packers-free-agent-history-under-gm-ted-thompson

[gbgary]

the other problem with draft and develop is that it keeps players on the team that just shouldn't be in the nfl, they're there because we have to have someone

are you telling me that there isn't a single free agent tackle or guard out there on the scrap heap that isn't better then don barclay? the guy should be nowhere near an nfl team at this point...

aaaaand...when we do develop a guy tt let's him walk when he becomes a free agent. experience goes out the door...bring in the rookie/back-up. it's counter productive.

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aaaaand...when we do develop a guy tt let's him walk when he becomes a free agent. experience goes out the door...bring in the rookie/back-up. it's counter productive.

anyone know who is leading the NFL in INT's this year?

oh but he signed for 5 million a year, that would cut into the 10 million in cap space we have

[pbmax]

are you telling me that there isn't a single free agent tackle or guard out there on the scrap heap that isn't better then don barclay? the guy should be nowhere near an nfl team at this point

You mean like Jake Long?

C'mon, lets see the list of waiver level talent better than roster talent currently available.

Fans on a losing streak consistently devalue their own players and think everyone else is better despite the fact that they cannot find employment.

Spriggs should get the job, but McCarthy likes people who have played it before on the O line.

[pbmax]

aaaaand...when we do develop a guy tt let's him walk when he becomes a free agent. experience goes out the door...bring in the rookie/back-up. it's counter productive.

His record of keeping his own is very good. he has picked wisely in many cases.

Hayward and House might be the first clear miss in a while. And it took a career ender to Shields and a Randall injury to make it obvious.

[pbmax]

as a hole plugger mostly (replace a body with a body). not as a weapon. he's uses it in a reactionary manner. he's not proactive.

Signing a FA where there isn't a hole seems odd, unless its a clear upgrade (Peppers, Cook).

Can you give me an example of signing a weapon versus hole filling?

[pbmax]

Belichick needed a shutdown corner, so he acquired Revis Island - who gives a fuck that the Island ain't gonna be around long? Gronk's the best TE in the league; NE still traded for Bennett. Ole Bill stole Randy Moss away from Thompson, proving that he's competent and the Polar Bear ain't. Such and such.

1. Revis was a fine signing.

2. They traded for Bennett to work along with Gronk because they run a 2 TE offense. Packers signed Cook. The difference here is an injured ankle.

3. How many Super Bowl wins did ol' Randy win with the Patriots?

[pbmax]

All of this hyperventilating panic is about injuries. I hope none of you are emergency responders or I would expect you to drive your vehicle off a cliff the first time you don't get to a patient in time.

The problems beyond that, such as they are, are a matter of coaching.

The only question here about the GM is how long does Thompson plan on staying. Because I am not sure its long enough that he will hold McCarthy's job over his head to demand a review and changes about things that are actually not working. He can't do what he did after 2014 again.

[Bretsky]

1. Revis was a fine signing.

2. They traded for Bennett to work along with Gronk because they run a 2 TE offense. Packers signed Cook. The difference here is an injured ankle.

3. How many Super Bowl wins did ol' Randy win with the Patriots?

You really want to build an argument that Hoody doesn't take the gambles to push his team over the top with a combo of trades, free agent signings, and draft picks ? I don't think he's a good drafter at all but like Elway, he attempts to utilize all avenues to improve his team and there is often veteran leadership at the bottom of the roster who could play if needed instead of practice squad material.

If I ever go into politics , I'd pay you serious change to be my campaign manager.

[Bretsky]

All of this hyperventilating panic is about injuries. I hope none of you are emergency responders or I would expect you to drive your vehicle off a cliff the first time you don't get to a patient in time.

The problems beyond that, such as they are, are a matter of coaching.

The only question here about the GM is how long does Thompson plan on staying. Because I am not sure its long enough that he will hold McCarthy's job over his head to demand a review and changes about things that are actually not working. He can't do what he did after 2014 again.

Ted's time is limited at best .....or he walks away or is Melvanized (my preference) after this year

I don't think Ted lets go of MM if he stays and given his time left he probably should not

I have a feeling Dom is the Goat

[Bretsky]

anyone know who is leading the NFL in INT's this year?

oh but he signed for 5 million a year, that would cut into the 10 million in cap space we have

I'm too lazy to look it up; who the heck is it ?

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I'm too lazy to look it up; who the heck is it ?

casey hayward

we needed to make roster room for all the young guys we drafted and picked up as UDFA

pff has him as the 8th best cb in the game right now, and his new team moved him out of the slot

its amazing what getting away from the packers medical staff can do for a guy. if he had signed with us he would probably still have that bad hamstring, or ankle or whatever the hell it was

[pbmax]

You really want to build an argument that Hoody doesn't take the gambles to push his team over the top with a combo of trades, free agent signings, and draft picks ? I don't think he's a good drafter at all but like Elway, he attempts to utilize all avenues to improve his team and there is often veteran leadership at the bottom of the roster who could play if needed instead of practice squad material.

If I ever go into politics , I'd pay you serious change to be my campaign manager.

Where did I argue that Hoody didn't take chances? I am talking about results.

Thompson v Belichick, I like my chances. McCarthy v. Belichick is close except when you need to change the plan and adjust and then Bill pulls away.

Funny you made that comment about politics, because Tank's last submission was buzz word central.

[pbmax]

Let's also remember that the author of this piece, and the other writers of JSO/GBPG were predicting Packers super bowl.

Only McGinn has it right that the coach shares more blame than the GM. Dougherty has swallowed the fire the GM kool aid.

He's also trying to have it both ways: http://www.jsonline.com/story/sports...rthy/94427862/

Vegas also had them as favorites in the NFC.

[Patler]

This is a damning statement from one of McGinns infamous "executives in personnel":

“The team is obviously in a funk and it doesn’t look as if they can get out of it,” an executive in personnel said after watching the Packers’ 42-24 loss last Sunday night in Washington. “They have players, but the coaches cannot seem to get them to play.

“When a player the caliber of (Clay) Matthews is rendered useless, it shows that there is no urgency whatsoever on the team. The fact is amazing because of the talent on the team. That comes back to coaching.”