Packers Offseason/Free Agency/ Non-Draft Thread

[MadScientist]

As I pointed out to be in "the best shape of his career" implies he wasn't peaked out before. Now thats fine and all but a stalwart like Jerry Rice never said those words because he was always in peak shape. That phrase is reserved for underachievers and those that haven't respected their bodies to date.

It's also used for vets who've had a couple of down seasons after previously being good. In those cases, it's more of a description that the player has realized getting older requires a different, and more intense regiment to prepare for a season. It may or may not work, but it doesn't prevent injuries or the general beating of an NFL season. I'm pretty sure that it happened with Rodgers before the 2019 season, and it did make a difference for a couple of years.

[bobblehead]

In fairness to Pops Alexander, he might be referring to his son being fully healthy for the first time in a while and able to do an offseason as he wanted, instead of mostly rehab.

Maybe, but I revert back to what I said about anything a dad/sister/wife says regarding a player. I ignore it.

[Patler]

Maybe, but I revert back to what I said about anything a dad/sister/wife says regarding a player. I ignore it.

Ya, I do too. Heck, this time of year I ignore what anybody says about players, including coaches, media types and the players themselves.

[bobblehead]

Ya, I do too. Heck, this time of year I ignore what anybody says about players, including coaches, media types and the players themselves.

Mostly so. However as camp starts you will start to see themes develop....such as Evan Williams getting "better" praise than Jevon Bullard last year. Coaches are loathe to bad mouth a player, but the phrasing can tell you a lot.