THE LAURELS OF FUCKDOGGERY: 2020 Weekly Barnabus Fuckdoggle Award Thread

[Guiness]

Barnes starting just showed the lack of talent at the position. He didn't really replace anyone. He just won the job in a very odd way.

Runyan played only because of an injury, after an injury, after an injury. Three of them. His play demonstrated their depth. Isn't this what the Fuckdoggle is all about?

What's the third injury? Taylor and Patric, or are you counting Turner?

Wouldn't that be something if Runyan morphed into a solid starting guard? Him and Jenkins could be there a long time.

[HarveyWallbangers]

What's the third injury? Taylor and Patric, or are you counting Turner?

Wouldn't that be something if Runyan morphed into a solid starting guard? Him and Jenkins could be there a long time.

If you count Taylor, don't you have to count Martin (projected starter) and maybe Burks (projected ahead of him, but injuries in camp set him back) and Bolton?

This was the news coming out of Packers camp in the week leading up to the game:

Burks is dealing with a groin injury and was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Burks was dealing with an undisclosed issue that was keeping him out of training camp, but, as evidenced by this news, he had his injury clarified.

Maybe they thought Burks would be ready (why they cut Barnes to begin with), but later in the week realized he wouldn't be ready for full-time action (so they called up Barnes)?

[HarveyWallbangers]

I lean towards a player coming out of obscurity to shine. If it's based on replacing an injured guy, is it just replacing a guy injured in a game?

[wist43]

If you count Taylor, don't you have to count Martin (projected starter) and maybe Burks (projected ahead of him, but injuries in camp set him back) and Bolton?

This was the news coming out of Packers camp in the week leading up to the game:



Maybe they thought Burks would be ready (why they cut Barnes to begin with), but later in the week realized he wouldn't be ready for full-time action (so they called up Barnes)?

I went thru the Minn tape... Barnes is a better football player than Burks will ever be.

Cut Burks and be done with it.

[Guiness]

I lean towards a player coming out of obscurity to shine. If it's based on replacing an injured guy, is it just replacing a guy injured in a game?

Nah, I'd say replacing an injury mid-game is part of the award. Guy goes down, announcers say how important that guy is and how much the pass potection/pass rush/run defense etc is going to suffer, and some fuckdoggle comes off the bench and plays lights out!

I'm leaning towards co-winners here

[bobblehead]

Barnes in a landslide. I am a packer junkie and I didn't even know who he was coming into the game.

[wist43]

Barnes was cut and added to the practice squad. 31 teams could have signed him. He obviously wasn't penciled into the starting lineup until late in the week. Otherwise, they wouldn't have subjected him to waivers. Besides, I think the Fuckdoggle goes to an obscure player doing the best (not with how they got there), and that has to be Barnes.

I went back and looked at some of his college tape - based on what saw, he should have been drafted. Perhaps he wasn't drafted b/c of combine measurables?? 40, vertical, 3-cone, etc.

He shows excellent instincts, takes good angles, wraps up... everything Burks can't do.

Burks looked like a 1st round choice at the combine, but really shouldn't have even been drafted based on his tape.

[Joemailman]

I went back and looked at some of his college tape - based on what saw, he should have been drafted. Perhaps he wasn't drafted b/c of combine measurables?? 40, vertical, 3-cone, etc.

He shows excellent instincts, takes good angles, wraps up... everything Burks can't do.

Burks looked like a 1st round choice at the combine, but really shouldn't have even been drafted based on his tape.

Barnes wasn't even invited to the Combine. Seems like a strange oversight to me since he was a good player coming out of UCLA. Then due to Covid UCLA's pro day was cancelled. Guess he flew under the radar. He's a bit undersized, but actually not much lighter than a guy like Kirksey.

[Patler]

What's the third injury? Taylor and Patric, or are you counting Turner?

Wouldn't that be something if Runyan morphed into a solid starting guard? Him and Jenkins could be there a long time.

Yup, Turner. They listed him as a starter. When he went down, to start the best available 5, they moved Jenkins to tackle and inserted Patrick at guard. When Patrick went out, the answer wasn't to insert Runyan at the position he practiced, the best 5 moved Jenkins back to guard, and inserted Wagner at tackle. Only when Taylor went out did Runyan come in, and at the opposite side from where he had practiced. Runyan was their #4 guard, #8 lineman for that game, and needed three injuries to get in.

[wist43]

Barnes wasn't even invited to the Combine. Seems like a strange oversight to me since he was a good player coming out of UCLA. Then due to Covid UCLA's pro day was cancelled. Guess he flew under the radar. He's a bit undersized, but actually not much lighter than a guy like Kirksey.

Tried to look up his pro day numbers, but couldn't find 'em... I'm assuming he must have run at his pro day.

Nevertheless, everyone must have assumed he wasn't athlete enough. Every indication to me says the kid can play.

Hoping they don't try to stick Burks back in the there... he's a huge liability.

[wist43]

Barnes wasn't even invited to the Combine. Seems like a strange oversight to me since he was a good player coming out of UCLA. Then due to Covid UCLA's pro day was cancelled. Guess he flew under the radar. He's a bit undersized, but actually not much lighter than a guy like Kirksey.

I hadn't looked on YouTube... found this.

[RashanGary]

I went back and looked at some of his college tape - based on what saw, he should have been drafted. Perhaps he wasn't drafted b/c of combine measurables?? 40, vertical, 3-cone, etc.

He shows excellent instincts, takes good angles, wraps up... everything Burks can't do.

Burks looked like a 1st round choice at the combine, but really shouldn't have even been drafted based on his tape.

Credit wist, I have no clue how to gauge linebackers. QB's, I can see the confidence and command and arm and accuracy. I have no clue what the linebacker is supposed to do, or how quick he's supposed to be able to make a decision, but you're damn close to right-on with your assessment over the years. Teach me.the ways mr miagi

[Joemailman]

Instinct is everything for an ILB. You're so close to the line and you have to be able to process things quickly. As for that video, the 40 time is mediocre for a LB. But the 3-cone is pretty good, and the 25 reps on the bench is outstanding.

Aaron Jones was the 19th RB taken in the 2017 draft. His 40 time was just average for a RB. It's his vision, instinct and attitude that make him great.

[RashanGary]

Instinct is everything for an ILB. You're so close to the line and you have to be able to process things quickly. As for that video, the 40 time is mediocre for a LB. But the 3-cone is pretty good, and the 25 reps on the bench is outstanding.

Aaron Jones was the 19th RB taken in the 2017 draft. His 40 time was just average for a RB. It's his vision, instinct and attitude that make him great.

Welcome back, Joe! For sure! I have no clue the assignment, so as I watch, I have no clue if he's doing what he's supposed to do or not, or when he's supposed to trigger

[Upnorth]

After the draft I expected runyon to be our rg in year two or three. After Barnes was drafted I expected him to fight thexlollipop guild because he was on no one's radar. Barnabus fuckdoggle should go to our killer b krys Barnes.

Seriously though dude has potential and I want to see him this week