packers don't want meachem

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PFT has a little line up giving the names of teams meachem will be visiting brfore the draft

green bay was not on that list

Tennessee WR Robert Meachem will make pre-draft visits to the Titans, Bill, Patriots, Rams, Vikings, Chargers, Chiefs, and 49ers.

looks like he might be out of the picture for us

[retailguy]

Re: packers don't want meachem

PFT has a little line up giving the names of teams meachem will be visiting brfore the draft

green bay was not on that list

Tennessee WR Robert Meachem will make pre-draft visits to the Titans, Bill, Patriots, Rams, Vikings, Chargers, Chiefs, and 49ers.

looks like he might be out of the picture for us

The guys we have are fine.

We just need to be PATIENT...

[MJZiggy]

I can't say I'm sad...

[retailguy]

I can't say I'm sad...

Ok, I'll bite. Why not?

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well you know, we can count on ferguson

so i guess we really don't have a problem

he might have the potential to be a potential deep threat, if he can stay healthy, gain some speed and actually live up to his potential for the first time, ever.

we're fine

[retailguy]

well you know, we can count on ferguson

so i guess we really don't have a problem

he might have the potential to be a potential deep threat, if he can stay healthy, gain some speed and actually live up to his potential for the first time, ever.

we're fine

Quite honestly, Carlyle Holliday is the next Jerry Rice. I can feel it.

Perhaps if Ted stopped trying to say NOTHING and started saying SOMETHING, he might find that there isn't really much difference.

[Joemailman]

Meacham is talented, but he does have his detractors, mainly due to a tendency to drop passes. Sporting News has him rated 10th among WR's, which is a bit lower than a lot of draft sites, but perhaps TT feels the same way about Meacham. Here is what Sporting News says about Meacham:

Robert Meachem
WR, Tennessee

War Room analysis
Strengths: Has good size and speed. Is faster than he appears. Shows a good burst off the line. Shows good hands when he maintains concentration. Catches passes in stride to spark big plays. Makes would-be tacklers miss in the open field. Can line up anywhere. Is tall and durable.

Weaknesses: Must improve concentration in running routes and catching the ball; drops easy passes when he doesn't focus. Must get tougher, especially in going over the middle. Drops passes when sensing oncoming defenders. Is not a good blocker. Struggles to escape jams.

Bottom line: Meachem is at his best working with a cushion and along the sidelines but is quite apprehensive running routes over the middle. He will struggle to get on the field unless he improves his mental toughness and focus.

[MJZiggy]

I can't say I'm sad...

Ok, I'll bite. Why not?

Because we just drafted our #2 receiver last spring and he shows a lot of promise, and there's so many other positions that we have a far greater need for. I would much rather see a safety or blocking tight end that can CATCH the stupid ball in the red zone. Besides, if we draft Meachem, there's less chance we get Moss.

And further, the kid's only a junior and redshirted his freshman year so that means he's only had two seasons of college ball under his belt and everyone thinks that makes him ready for the NFL?

[Joemailman]

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.

[HarveyWallbangers]

The fact the Packers aren't bringing him in has nothing to do with whether they will draft him or not. Absolutely nothing. Some teams bring guys in they have no intention of drafting. They'll act like they are not interested in other guys at all to throw teams off. It's all a part of the game this time of year. If the Packers have gotten the word that he's a good kid, they may decide they don't need to bring him in.

[retailguy]

Bottom line: Meachem is at his best working with a cushion and along the sidelines but is quite apprehensive running routes over the middle. He will struggle to get on the field unless he improves his mental toughness and focus.

Hmm. There are those that say that this is the type of WR we are missing.

we got guys that can go over the middle. We don't have a sideline guy and a deep threat.

[red]

I can't say I'm sad...

Ok, I'll bite. Why not?

Because we just drafted our #2 receiver last spring and he shows a lot of promise, and there's so many other positions that we have a far greater need for. I would much rather see a safety or blocking tight end that can CATCH the stupid ball in the red zone. Besides, if we draft Meachem, there's less chance we get Moss.

And further, the kid's only a junior and redshirted his freshman year so that means he's only had two seasons of college ball under his belt and everyone thinks that makes him ready for the NFL?

actually ziggy, he still has 3 years of playing under his belt. redshirting means you sit out a year, but the next year you are still considered a freshman.

but the rest of your argument is sound

joe, i've read his drops were a thing he had his first 2 years and fixed last year. but i just read that, i didn't see it. so it might be a non issue at this point, or it could still be there. but i've read where the drops are gone

[HarveyWallbangers]

And who knows... maybe they already interviewed him at the combine.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Who cares if we have two good WRs. You need more than that. Plus, Driver is 32-33 years old. We need more good WRs.

[retailguy]

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.