Official Packers vs. Ravens Game Day Thread

[call_me_ishmael]

Other than the media pimping him a couple times, I'm not a buyer of this yet. Need to see it in games

Sure, no need to be a buyer yet, but way too early to be a seller.

[call_me_ishmael]

Vincent Smith would like to disagree with your mailing it in statement.

That was Sophomore year and yeah, if it wasn't for that hit I believe Clowney would have flown way more under the radar than he did. His junior year there was a lot of speculation that he was hurt or mailing it in. Maybe he was - who knows - I can honestly say I have no recollection of watching a game he played in that year.

The singular point here is the chatter we're hearing about Gary is not unique to him - rather many top prospects had less-than-stellar college results. Often times it's because they're double or triple teamed. Of course, if Gary was a 100% sure thing with his measurable he is picked #1 unquestionably in the 2019 draft. It's way too early to be disappointed in the pick or start the bust talk.

[Joemailman]

Josh Jones traded for a 2-3 year player who has a lot of physical talent but hasn't yet lived up to the hype at MLB. That's what I predict.

That's probably right. Jones missed Week 1 vs. Texans with an undisclosed injury. He missed last week with an "illness." I think he's being held out to avoid injury until they can work out a trade. The sooner the better. Don't want guys around who don't want to be here.

[Radagast]

That's probably right. Jones missed Week 1 vs. Texans with an undisclosed injury. He missed last week with an "illness." I think he's being held out to avoid injury until they can work out a trade. The sooner the better. Don't want guys around who don't want to be here.

You may just be right, but what player position would they be eager to trade for? A Left Guard that better fits the LaFleur offensive system or an Inside Linebacker to line up with Martinez (replacing Oren Burks). For me they seem to be the weak areas on the Packers offense/defense. Package Josh Jones and Lane Taylor together and GB could get a prime player in return.

[texaspackerbacker]

How many player for player trades do you see these days? Not very damn many. Undoubtedly, if Jones is traded, it will be for a draft pick - 4th is probably too much to hope for, 5th would be good, 6th or 7th is the most likely if that.

[Joemailman]

How many player for player trades do you see these days? Not very damn many. Undoubtedly, if Jones is traded, it will be for a draft pick - 4th is probably too much to hope for, 5th would be good, 6th or 7th is the most likely if that.

Last year the Packers traded Lenzy Pipkens for Antonio Morrison.

[Radagast]

Last year the Packers traded Lenzy Pipkens for Antonio Morrison.

Don't mind Tex. he wants to be relevant, but can't see the forest for the trees.

A trade or picking up some last minute player cut from another team possibly will occur. In my opinion (IMO) the pressure is already on the Packers GM to find a more system suitable LG for the offense. A roster LB like Curtis Bolton or Ty Summers might step up and fill Oren Burks ILB slot. As for OLG, the GB roster if full of pass blockers that are not 1st string Run blockers. A dramatic change at LG needs to (and will) take place.

[Joemailman]

Either Taylor or Jenkins will be the LG.

[texaspackerbacker]

As has been said, we are likely to see a lot of 3-3-5, which would mean one ILB on the field. Combining that with the way Bolton has played and to a lesser extent Summers has played, plus the fact that we're not sure yet that Burks is gone for the season, it's entirely probable that we don't need any help at ILB.

As for Josh Jones, there seems to be a consensus that he won't be a Packer this season. I wouldn't dispute the likelihood of that. If/when he goes, though, I'd bet money that we get a low round pick or nothing at all.

[RashanGary]

Keke flashing more in practice. Lancaster can fill in at NT. Looks like Keke might be able to play a little bit. Now ideally one of the other backup DE types will be serviceable too. Then we’re about as ready as you can be for an NFL season.

[pbmax]

As has been said, we are likely to see a lot of 3-3-5, which would mean one ILB on the field. Combining that with the way Bolton has played and to a lesser extent Summers has played, plus the fact that we're not sure yet that Burks is gone for the season, it's entirely probable that we don't need any help at ILB.

As for Josh Jones, there seems to be a consensus that he won't be a Packer this season. I wouldn't dispute the likelihood of that. If/when he goes, though, I'd bet money that we get a low round pick or nothing at all.

3-3-5 might have four linebackers on the field.

[Cheesehead Craig]

3-3-5 might have four linebackers on the field.

Depends where the hand placement is.

[texaspackerbacker]

3-3-5 might have four linebackers on the field.

True, but very unlikely that more than one of them will be named Martinez, Bolton, Summers, or Burks.

Clark plus Martinez plus as many as 4 OLBs - 2 of them lined up as DEs.

[pbmax]

Depends where the hand placement is.

Man I don't want to go through that again.

[pbmax]

True, but very unlikely that more than one of them will be named Martinez, Bolton, Summers, or Burks.

Clark plus Martinez plus as many as 4 OLBs - 2 of them lined up as DEs.

Its a good question. Earlier I posted a link to a GIF of the dime defense. It was the Smiths, Gary and Fackrell. But if they are thinking run, I expect another ILB out there. We'll see.