2019 Season Top Priority: O line

[bobblehead]

I really believe, with hard work, Spriggs could become the next Breno Giacomini.

100% polar opposites. Breno was a physical beast with power to burn. His technique was absolute shit. Spriggs came in light and weak but had good feet and hands. He put on weight and his feet went to shit, but he is progressing at carrying the weight. Hopefully an offseason of adding STRENGTH instead of weight will bring him full course.

[bobblehead]

Off topic:

What if there is a top QB prospect available when Guts is on the board? Does history rhyme the way George Lucas says it does?

With Rodgers locked up you could take the guy, let him sit a year and then hopefully get a bounty for rodgers.

[bobblehead]

it was a trick question

I SWITCHED THE GLASSES WHEN YOU WEREN'T LOOKING!!!!

[bobblehead]

Why do you even think you need spellcheck? I don't use it, and you're smarter than I am, aren't you? (see, I can be sarcastic too hahahaha)

But you two, make mistakes that spell check doesn't catch!

[mraynrand]

100% polar opposites. Breno was a physical beast with power to burn. His technique was absolute shit. Spriggs came in light and weak but had good feet and hands. He put on weight and his feet went to shit, but he is progressing at carrying the weight. Hopefully an offseason of adding STRENGTH instead of weight will bring him full course.

I meant career path

[pbmax]

I have thought about it and I agree, OL is the top priority in whatever manner Gute wants to address it.

As acute as the need for pass rush is, they need to get Rodgers comfortable again in the pocket. Need a lineman in the 2nd and 4th. And another Tauscher in the 7th wouldn't hurt.

And by this suggestion, I am hoping Gute ignores me, signs a FA guard and takes a tackle in the 3rd. Because BPA is the only way.

[call_me_ishmael]

PB, that's why I'm sort of hoping/thinking that they address pass rusher with the premier first pick, then trade the second pick to gain a little draft capital and turn over more of the roster.

If they could trade the last pick in the first round for a mid-second and mid-third, I would probably do it. That way they can take a few more big cuts and hope they connect with one.

[run pMc]

Back to the subject, I find the Siragusa signing very interesting. He was a 4th round pick in 2017 who missed all season with torn ACL, MCL and PCL in camp. Second surgery this off season ruined chances for off season work. Reportedly was still recovering during this year's camp, and was waived injured, then signed to practice squad by the Ravens.

If Madison returns, the Packers will have two decent prospects at guard, neither of whom has gotten his career started as he would have liked.

Agree -- the Siragusa signing feels like it's to develop him over the offseason. I imagine it takes some time (if ever) to recover from a full knee blowout.

https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-pff-scouting-report-nico-siragusa-g-san-diego-state

If Madison shows up, he and Siragusa would add some real competition to the OL at G, but they will still need to add a true tackle via the draft.

[pbmax]

PB, that's why I'm sort of hoping/thinking that they address pass rusher with the premier first pick, then trade the second pick to gain a little draft capital and turn over more of the roster.

If they could trade the last pick in the first round for a mid-second and mid-third, I would probably do it. That way they can take a few more big cuts and hope they connect with one.

Other than QB, pass rusher is the biggest bust to hit ratio in the first round. Makes me nervous to target them.

[Deputy Nutz]

I feel like you can draft for depth in 2019 and spend some money if free agency to get a starting right tackle and a guard. The Packers offensive line seems a bit injury prone. Bulaga is so damaged at this point that I would like to see him retire before he gets both legs amputated right above the knee. They need an overhaul, keep the left tackle and the center and a couple of other pieces but spend some money in FA and draft mid round guys to develop.

[Deputy Nutz]

Other than QB, pass rusher is the biggest bust to hit ratio in the first round. Makes me nervous to target them.

What are your feelings on drafting a middle linebacker?

[mraynrand]

What are your feelings on drafting a middle linebacker?

How many picks did Thompson waste trying to draft his son at LB?

[Deputy Nutz]

How many picks did Thompson waste trying to draft his son at LB?

12

[bobblehead]

I have thought about it and I agree, OL is the top priority in whatever manner Gute wants to address it.

As acute as the need for pass rush is, they need to get Rodgers comfortable again in the pocket. Need a lineman in the 2nd and 4th. And another Tauscher in the 7th wouldn't hurt.

And by this suggestion, I am hoping Gute ignores me, signs a FA guard and takes a tackle in the 3rd. Because BPA is the only way.

Signing Iupati for a 3 year deal and then drafting a ready to play RT (or the still possibility Spriggs gains enough strength to go with the weight) would solve a lot of problems fast. As would Bulaga sticking around and putting in a relatively healthy season.

The OL was/is horrible, but it can be repaired pretty quick with one key signing and one of a few things going right.

As I said in another thread I can't peg ONE priority. We need to catch lucky in several spots to turn it around. Too many to expect it in one season. We also need OLB help, S help and WR help. Oh, almost forgot, we have the worst TE group in football, although after seeing Ben Watson look like Keith Jackson I'm leaning towards MM/ARod don't know how to use a TE.

[bobblehead]

What are your feelings on drafting a middle linebacker?

My dream scenario would be convincing Clay that he can regain notoriety at ILB if he took a reasonable offer and would play the position.