packers don't want meachem

[Lurker64]

How many of the players that TT has drafted in the his two previous drafts did Thompson bring in for a visit beforehand? I seem to recall last year, for example, he didn't bring in really anybody, but yet somehow he still drafted people. Funny how that works.

[bigcoz75]

EH, one year/workout wonder. Not overly impressed.

[Guiness]

But don't you understand, Zig? If, according to PFT, TT doesn't want Meacham, then Meacham must be the best WR in the draft. That Jennings pick last year was just a fluke.

Hmm. Not sure if this was a "dig" directed at me, or your attempt at funny sarcasm. Assuming it's #1, then, I've never complained about Thompson's drafting "prowess". I am unsure that history will judge him to be the "marvel" that many here in these rooms think he is, but that's a different topic.

My two beefs against Thompson are, 1, you can't believe a word that comes out of his mouth, and 2, he couldn't care less whether we win now or not.

Other than that, I have no problem with him. He seems to be an excellent judge of talent, but a crummy leader/manager.

I'm a leader/manager, but I can't judge talent worth beans.

There's room in the world for both, but when I watch him utilize his sub-standard leader/management skills, I have a raised eyebrow.

Holy Cripes - how fucking self-centered are you? Does everything have to revolve around your little world??? Or are you just trying to light something off with someone else?

The guy made a comment. Did quote you or anything. Even mentioned PFT. I'm not sure at what point you thought he was slighting you.

[retailguy]

Holy Cripes - how fucking self-centered are you? Does everything have to revolve around your little world??? Or are you just trying to light something off with someone else?

The guy made a comment. Did quote you or anything. Even mentioned PFT. I'm not sure at what point you thought he was slighting you.

Wow. that's a passionate response. I thought by saying I wasn't sure, meant I wasn't sure. I'm not trying to "light something off with anyone", just reading the hidden sarcasm. Considering the only people who'd posted to that point were myself, Red and Zig, it seems possible he was responding to me? NO?

For heavens sake... I just don't know anymore.

[retailguy]

You can get guys like Paul Williams or Craig Davis on the 3rd round if you're looking for a guy whose main strength is as a deep threat. I just wouldn't spend a 1st round pick on a guy who is apprehensive about going over the middle.

Fair point, Joe. If it's a big issue, let him go. But the combine drill went well, and the final college season was pretty good, so I thought it was worth a chance. Also, I remember a certain WR by the name of Walker who didn't like going over the middle as a rookie either. He had a "drop" problem too, and that all ended up ok.

[Partial]

I doubt this guy is a Packer. Reasoning?

TT seems to put a premium on seniors and four years of college production and experience last year.

[red]

You can get guys like Paul Williams or Craig Davis on the 3rd round if you're looking for a guy whose main strength is as a deep threat. I just wouldn't spend a 1st round pick on a guy who is apprehensive about going over the middle.

Fair point, Joe. If it's a big issue, let him go. But the combine drill went well, and the final college season was pretty good, so I thought it was worth a chance. Also, I remember a certain WR by the name of Walker who didn't like going over the middle as a rookie either. He had a "drop" problem too, and that all ended up ok.

not the best example IMO.

it took walker a few years for it to finally "click"

it is true and a good point that we can find a deep threat later. we don't need another #1 WR right now, we just need a solid #3 thats a deep threat

we need our bernard barrien, and it would be a giant plus if he could return kicks

[Bretsky]

You can get guys like Paul Williams or Craig Davis on the 3rd round if you're looking for a guy whose main strength is as a deep threat. I just wouldn't spend a 1st round pick on a guy who is apprehensive about going over the middle.

Fair point, Joe. If it's a big issue, let him go. But the combine drill went well, and the final college season was pretty good, so I thought it was worth a chance. Also, I remember a certain WR by the name of Walker who didn't like going over the middle as a rookie either. He had a "drop" problem too, and that all ended up ok.

not the best example IMO.

it took walker a few years for it to finally "click"

it is true and a good point that we can find a deep threat later. we don't need another #1 WR right now, we just need a solid #3 thats a deep threat

we need our bernard barrien, and it would be a giant plus if he could return kicks

I've read my shared about Meacham; the two WR's he's been comparare to by Scouts have been Javon Walker and Michael Irvin because of his size and playmaking ability. He could be a bust, but the upside is there.

[The Shadow]

Meachum seems to hear footsteps over the middle.

[ND72]

For those who keep discussing the dropsies I sure wish you'd have seen Meachem dominate the soft hands competition on ESPN against his fellow all star RB's, TE's, and RB's.

You're talking about shorts and a t-shirt. I only care about what a guy looks like in pads during a game. In games, his rep is to drop balls.

[Partial]

You can get guys like Paul Williams or Craig Davis on the 3rd round if you're looking for a guy whose main strength is as a deep threat. I just wouldn't spend a 1st round pick on a guy who is apprehensive about going over the middle.

Fair point, Joe. If it's a big issue, let him go. But the combine drill went well, and the final college season was pretty good, so I thought it was worth a chance. Also, I remember a certain WR by the name of Walker who didn't like going over the middle as a rookie either. He had a "drop" problem too, and that all ended up ok.

not the best example IMO.

it took walker a few years for it to finally "click"

it is true and a good point that we can find a deep threat later. we don't need another #1 WR right now, we just need a solid #3 thats a deep threat

we need our bernard barrien, and it would be a giant plus if he could return kicks

i'll take any player in this draft with a #1 if they "click" as well as walker

[Bretsky]

For those who keep discussing the dropsies I sure wish you'd have seen Meachem dominate the soft hands competition on ESPN against his fellow all star RB's, TE's, and RB's.

You're talking about shorts and a t-shirt. I only care about what a guy looks like in pads during a game. In games, his rep is to drop balls.

I also noted in that post that the dropsies were probably due to concentration and that can certainly be improved. It's was obvious he caught the ball well with his hands in shorts. That's my assumption whether it's right or wrong regarding the improvement, and it may certainly be wrong.

I too had read he had too many dropsies early on; I think that did improve last year.

[LaFours]

Meachum seems to hear footsteps over the middle.

Yes, but he rides pissed off bulls in his spare time...something's doesn't seem to fit here.

[CaliforniaCheez]

Don't read too much into visits.

The Packers did not meet with Hawk or Colledge last year.