Preparing the Packers for the 2020 Season.

[Radagast]

Many threads are available to discuss either players or coaches or schedules or etc. related to the 2020 Season. This thread any and all areas related to the Packers next season

1st: Maintaining key personal like the GM, the HC. the OC, and the DC will give the Packers a strong foundation to build on as the 2019/20 season is put to rest. Now is the time to evaluate the past season and make decisions about making GB a better team for the 2020 Regular Season.

2nd: Maintaining key player personal like Rodgers, Jones, Adams, Martinez, the "Smiths" and others must be solid before additional building can take place. When this is accomplished, the available assets will be in better focus.

3rd: Identifying vacancies and/or weaknesses with players/staff must be identified. Research may need to be accomplished before hiring say a DB coach or what it would require to trade with another team for a desired player. In other words "Homework" will need to be done. From what I've seen, being unprepared does not seem to be an issue.

4th: An evaluation of every play run in the 2019/20 season needs to be undertaken. It will identify the strengths/weaknesses of not just players, but also how say an OT with exceptional blocking skills might fit better with the LaFleur Offense. How a real deep threat WR could open the field more for other WRs and TEs. How a better ILB could help address other defensive problems.


Much goes on behind the scenes prior to the draft or the opening of the FA market. Just pointing a finger at one player or one coach and exclaiming that they are to blame for this or that is foolish. I'd agree that changes do and often need to take place, but rushing to judgement over a player /coach does not resolve a problem unless the root causes ore identified. What kind/type of player would work best for the "team" and why must be known.

IMO, GB's greatest weaknesses/needs are:

1. WR
2. ILB
3. ORT
4. TE

The order does not place one need over any other, but does list where I believe GB must and will focus greater attention. These needs may be addressed through the Draft or through FA, or through both.

GB had a great W/L record in 2019/20. The challenge now is to move forward and not backwards.

[texaspackerbacker]

I'm surprised you left off D Line among the weaknesses/needs. We also could use a top level Corner IMO.

[Radagast]

I'm surprised you left off D Line among the weaknesses/needs. We also could use a top level Corner IMO.

I don't ever expect that my observations/opinions will be universally agreed with. That is why you and others are alaway free to express their thoughts. If you see need at CB or or on the D-Line that's just fine. Be always ready however to explain/back up your post.

Which player/s on the D-Line are you unhappy with? Why?

Which CB/s are you unhappy with? Why?

Should these needs be addressed through the draft, FA, trades?

IMO, GB's Defense was much better than the 2018 version. That said I do believe that obtaining a proven FA ILB would add greatly for 2020. GB needs to build a Defense that can stop teams like NO, SF, Seattle and others. Simply defeating teams like Washington, Detroit, and Arizona while nice is not like trashing the Eagles or eating the Chiefs lunch (with Mahomes).

[MadtownPacker]

Really, everyone is free to express their thoughts with you?

[Radagast]

Really, everyone is free to express their thoughts with you?

I'm not able to put you on the ignore list. Go smoke your dope and stop trying to keep up with the clear thinking members.

[MadtownPacker]

What no racist comments today moron? Yeah you can’t block me stupid mfer. You really can’t do shit but sit on your high horse and tell others what you think is ok for them to do. Must be TONS of fun at parties (thanks Zool).

Blocking is a wimp move, especially for someone as brilliant as you.

[Joemailman]

I don't ever expect that my observations/opinions will be universally agreed with. That is why you and others are alaway free to express their thoughts. If you see need at CB or or on the D-Line that's just fine. Be always ready however to explain/back up your post.

Which player/s on the D-Line are you unhappy with? Why?

Which CB/s are you unhappy with? Why?

Should these needs be addressed through the draft, FA, trades?

IMO, GB's Defense was much better than the 2018 version. That said I do believe that obtaining a proven FA ILB would add greatly for 2020. GB needs to build a Defense that can stop teams like NO, SF, Seattle and others. Simply defeating teams like Washington, Detroit, and Arizona while nice is not like trashing the Eagles or eating the Chiefs lunch (with Mahomes).

Much of what you said is starting now. This is when the coaches get to spend a lot of time on self-review because hey're not busy preparing for he next opponent. On offense they'll be looking at which players fit into LaFleur's offense and which don't.

[Radagast]

Much of what you said is starting now. This is when the coaches get to spend a lot of time on self-review because hey're not busy preparing for he next opponent. On offense they'll be looking at which players fit into LaFleur's offense and which don't.

True enough Joe. However many don't have as good an understanding of what goes on in the "off season". Sure players go on vacations or party or just rest during the off season, but for the coaches and management the next year begins with the last game played. Additionally, most players have work out clauses in their contracts that add extra $. Much unseen work takes place on all NFL teams during the off season.

I identified some of these off season concerns and asked for independent opinions.

[MadtownPacker]

True enough? Can’t you just say “you’re right Joe”. Are you the only person that knows everything?

You are wealthy per you correct? That must be how you have all day to study the NFL. You should really be on ESPN with your amazing wit and radiant charm!

[Radagast]

True enough? Can’t you just say “you’re right Joe”. Are you the only person that knows everything?

You are wealthy per you correct? That must be how you have all day to study the NFL. You should really be on ESPN with your amazing wit and radiant charm!

I can say that a few English classes would do you no harm. It's easy to see that a high wage earner your not. You can't seen to form a sentence correctly, your rhetoric is random, and I can't remember the last time that you focused on a threads subject, but instead you feel the need to engage others in some personal attack contest.

Additionally, I've been an informed fan for longer than you've been alive. So yes I do know a bit about the different aspects of the game/business.I actually saw the 60's Packers play live on Sundays. I've seen every Super Bowl game ever played. I saw Johnny Unitas play for the Baltimore Colts, the 85 Bears, and even when OJ Simpson was just a RB for Buffalo. Yes I can see when a team needs WRs or a QB or CBs. I can distinguish between a good O-Line and a poor one. I also know that others also have opinions and (even if they are wrong) they too deserve to be heard as well

Enjoy your day off, that job at the dump is only a day away.

[texaspackerbacker]

hahahahaha Give the guy a break, Madtown. I think he's trying to be fairly civil.

As for my reply to your reply to my comments, Radagast, obviously Lowery and Lancaster, along with M. Adams. Keke has looked fairly good, but based on how little he has played, he must be behind the other three. Kenny Clark is a near-superstar. This apparently is a good year for quality D Line free agents. Let's get one.

As for Corners, I've said this more than a few times, Kevin King doesn't even rise to the level of mediocre in man coverage, although I think he would do all right in zone, and he seems like he could do well as a Safety. Alexander just doesn't seem as good in coverage as last year either. He would be great as a second Corner, but he hasn't been all that great shutting down teams' top WRs. As they say, you can never have too many good Corners. Unlike D Line, where it takes a few years to reach your peak and thus, free agency probably is the way to go, Corners straight out of college usually are as good in coverage as they are ever gonna get. So I'd give serious thought to drafting yet another one early.

[MadtownPacker]

Civil? I talk shit to him about his better than thou attitude. He brings race into it and not in a trash talk way like Red or anyone else does. Of course YOU would give him a break. Birds of a feather after all right? Both know-it-alls who think they're superior to others.

The good news is you can probably get a group rate to Thailand!

[MadtownPacker]

I can say that a few English classes would do you no harm. It's easy to see that a high wage earner your not. You can't seen to form a sentence correctly, your rhetoric is random, and I can't remember the last time that you focused on a threads subject, but instead you feel the need to engage others in some personal attack contest.

Additionally, I've been an informed fan for longer than you've been alive. So yes I do know a bit about the different aspects of the game/business.I actually saw the 60's Packers play live on Sundays. I've seen every Super Bowl game ever played. I saw Johnny Unitas play for the Baltimore Colts, the 85 Bears, and even when OJ Simpson was just a RB for Buffalo. Yes I can see when a team needs WRs or a QB or CBs. I can distinguish between a good O-Line and a poor one. I also know that others also have opinions and (even if they are wrong) they too deserve to be heard as well

Enjoy your day off, that job at the dump is only a day away.

How do you know what I earn or own you pathetic bigot? I don’t work as a garbage man. But when they come by to pickup I always say hi to them if I’m outside. They are hard working Americans, union, and get paid well from what I understand. Most would probably beat your elitist ass to the ground but you wouldn’t talk shit to them in person. Pathetic that you look down on anyone’s job. I was poor growing up and value hard work and the things I have earned in this life.

What do you do for a living and can you prove it? Let’s see some proof. Otherwise you are just a well spoken phony.

[hoosier]

I think "elitist" is a bit of a stretch in this case. Elitist wanna be, that I could see.

[MadtownPacker]

Hoosier meet radagast: