Official Lions Week

[Harlan Huckleby]

IThe #Packers tried to steal him, but Brian Hoyer ends up back in New England where he wanted to be.

Is Hoyer an upgrade?

I've expressed reservations about Kapernick, but if the Packers really need another QB, why not bring the guy in for a test? It would be good PR for the NFL, to show that he is being excluded because of diminishing talent only. I have zero idea if he can play. But I think the kneeling thing has kinda died down, Packers could handle it.

[Joemailman]

Is Hoyer an upgrade?

I've expressed reservations about Kapernick, but if the Packers really need another QB, why not bring the guy in for a test? It would be good PR for the NFL, to show that he is being excluded because of diminishing talent only. I have zero idea if he can play. But I think the kneeling thing has kinda died down, Packers could handle it.

Maybe they want it to stay died down.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Maybe they want it to stay died down.

Good point. But recall K is suing the NFL, so an NFL tryout would calm those waters.

Isn't K possibly better than Hoyer? Why not take a looky see?.

[Pugger]

Packers supposedly made a play for Brian Hoyer this week.

From what I heard the Packers called Hoyer's agent and asked what his plans were. The agent said his client is signing with NE and we never invited the QB in for a look.

[Smidgeon]

From what I heard the Packers called Hoyer's agent and asked what his plans were. The agent said his client is signing with NE and we never invited the QB in for a look.

I'm speculating they were looking for a backup to Hundley rather than a starter. Despite what the talking heads are insinuating.

[mraynrand]

I'm speculating they were looking for a backup to Hundley rather than a starter. Despite what the talking heads are insinuating.

+1

[Teamcheez1]

Spriggs designated to return from IR.

They must really be trying to tank this season .....

[gbgary]

I'm speculating they were looking for a backup to Hundley rather than a starter. Despite what the talking heads are insinuating.

he'd have eventually started because he's better than hundley imo (which could change but i doubt it).

Spriggs designated to return from IR.

They must really be trying to tank this season .....

he's just depth.

[Harlan Huckleby]

I'm speculating they were looking for a backup to Hundley rather than a starter. Despite what the talking heads are insinuating.

Reminds me of a Monty Python skit.
He was brought in to be a backup. At first.

After 3 or 4 weeks, the backup could be promoted.

[QBME]

I'm waiting (hoping) to see if BH has his Matt Flynn moment and scrapes together an unlikely Packer win. Take the victory and momentum, then muddle together something the second half of the season that puts us in the NFC North deciding game in Detroit, last game of the year. Kinda something like the last time Aaron had that fan dangled clavicle broken.

[Harlan Huckleby]

I'm waiting (hoping) to see if BH has his Matt Flynn moment and scrapes together an unlikely Packer win.

Hundley definitely passed well in spurts in preseasons past.

He's looked very rusty, not that it is an excuse, team is supposed to keep him sharp.

[QBME]

Hundley definitely passed well in spurts in preseasons past.

He's looked very rusty, not that it is an excuse, team is supposed to keep him sharp.

Good point. I think it goes just a bit past passing ability - getting the offense in and out of the huddle, showing some moxie and leadership, setting a tempo.

My memory is sketchy, but I think Flynn had a healthy, veteran O Line and some playmakers that had some years in the system. I fear we're operating on baling wire and duct tape these days.

[hoosier]

Andrew Luck IR'd and ruled out for season. The price of backups is pointing up.

[QBME]

Andrew Luck IR'd and ruled out for season. The price of backups is pointing up.

Just messin' with you, but....as this was posted in the Lions Week thread, are you suggesting Joe Callahan (I'm a big fan) might be worth some trade bait? Oh, wait...trading deadline expired yesterday.

[bobblehead]

I'm speculating they were looking for a backup to Hundley rather than a starter. Despite what the talking heads are insinuating.

No, that is impossible. The only possible explanation is that they have zero faith in Hundley and are ready to move on after one start. TT, MM and the entire organization are incompetently flailing for answers.