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Re: The Ugly, The Bad ...and the Good?
Injuries aren't anyone's fault, that is just bad luck. TT gambles annually that they can sustain injuries and young guys can step up, sometimes it works (2010) and sometimes it fails (2016). It's a risk/reward scenario, the reward is that you get to essentially redshirt young talent like Gunter and Trevor Davis which is beneficial down the road. Normally I'm okay with the strategy, but he gambled in some very odd ways in 2016: -Keeping 7 WRs and only 2 RBs. I'm okay with 6 WRs, but RB is a...
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Re: The Ugly, The Bad ...and the Good?
I say this with all due respect, when GD, possibly the last Green and Gold kool ade drinker on the site starts to see what others have been pointing out for a while it says volumes. GD is a Packer fan extraordinaire and knows his team and football.
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Re: I am starting to get excited about our top 10 draft pick next spring
I'll say talk of restructures is a bit premature at this point. The cap/floor should increase again next year, and we're somewhere around $10M under. While it's a nice idea to bring pay in line with production, I think we'd run into a situation where we had plenty of $$$, but no players to spend them on. I can't see jettisoning CM3, Lacy, Starks, Cobb, or others without somebody to replace them. That'll take another year or two at minimum. Shields is as good as gone already, and I fully...
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Re: Nit laden Loins vs. Bucky - Big Ten Championship GDT
We're up 14, get the ball to begin the 2nd half. Why risk some silly mistake, ball off someone's hands, fumble, etc. I am happy with being conservative there... lock down that 14 point lead.
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Re: Nit laden Loins vs. Bucky - Big Ten Championship GDT
Not advocating high risk plays. If it isn't there, throw it away. I don't like giving up an opportunity near midfield.
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Re: Game Thread Chumps
Lol.. Bradford didn't want to risk another hit.. All about the pass rush!
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Re: Why We Won/Why the Vikings can still go ****.q themselves
To CU's point, I think he just takes fewer risks in the 4th Q compared to other quarters while opponents take more risks because they're behind. I think most of the game they play a high risk/high reward defense that either forces turnovers/sacks/punts (vs. Seattle) or allows easy points if someone fuks up (vs. Tennessee). When you have a lead in the 4th do you really want to continue to play high risk football? The D needs to close better, but the strategy is to keep the O in front of you...
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Re: Giants coffee talk
Beating the Giants I think what worries me more than anything else about the Giants is that last week, from what I could tell, they were actively trying to lose against Washington. They ran the ball 40 times, not because they were up and protecting a lead, but because they were resting players. They had 19 carries in the first half. At no point did they approach anything close to a modern offense. Beckham played only 48 of 72 snaps and they sacrificed any risk on offense to protect Eli.
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Re: Let's Talk Cowboys (Divisional Playoff Game 1/15/17)
I think you have to take that risk that Dak can outduel Rodgers. I hope they do I dont see why Dallas wouldnt pound Elliott at us early and often until they need to do otherwise.
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Re: Let's Talk Cowboys (Divisional Playoff Game 1/15/17)
Allison faces marijuana charges C'mon, man. The Green Bay Packers gives the kid an opportunity to be an NFL player, and this is how he acts? I get the pro-legalization argument re marijuana and I support it. But the kid knew the rules. Why risk an NFL career for a little smoke? Also, how do we expect the NFL to handle this? Let is play out? Drug test him? Suspend him during the playoff run?
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Re: Let's Talk Cowboys (Divisional Playoff Game 1/15/17)
From the story "The NFL does not take action on substance-abuse charges until after the court case is resolved. If Allison were to be convicted, he could face discipline under the league's substance-abuse policy." This case will be continued until the Packers season is over, whenever that is.
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Re: Let's Talk Cowboys (Divisional Playoff Game 1/15/17)
If I was a betting person I think the NFL will let it play out until after the Packers season is done and suspend him for whatever amount of games at the start of next year. I am also pro legalization but if your employer says you cant do it well you don't do it.
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Re: Aaron Rodgers on Dan Lebatard’s show.......
Queens are going to try and knock him out the whole season. At this juncture, I start Kizer and let him heal another week rather than risk losing him all season.
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Re: Aaron Rodgers on Dan Lebatard’s show.......
And if they do the Packers should come off the sideline in full WHOOP ASS mode I don't care what the the fines are and if they suspend the whole team either!
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Re: Aaron Rodgers on Dan Lebatard’s show.......
Think if playing with the injury increased the risk of further damage McKenzie never would have cleared him. Packer medical staff is notoriously conservative and if he says AR is good to go you play him.
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Re: Round 1 Pick 26 (From Miami) QB Jordan Love Utah State
It only cost a 4th rounder to move up to get him. Packers have shown they can waste a 4th rounder as easily as anyone, so the risk is very low.
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Re: Round 1 Pick 26 (From Miami) QB Jordan Love Utah State
This is a really shrewd draft selection for a few reasons. First, the guy has talent. He has the tools to play and play well at the next level. Could he flame out? Sure he could. But I actually think this is less of a risk than Miami taking Tua at 5 or SD taking the Oregon guy where they did. Burrows was the only real elite QB prospect and if you miss at 5 or 6 that’s much different than missing at 26. Second, this should piss off and hopefully motivate Rodgers to play at or near the top of...
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Re: Round 1 Pick 26 (From Miami) QB Jordan Love Utah State
The pick is not as crazy as it seems. Rodgers is not the QB he used to be and his contract is effectively up in three years, when Rodgers turns 40. Brady and Brees have made it work at age 40 but Rodgers relies more on his athleticism than both, so I think Rodgers sees more of a decline in the next three years. And when it happens, it's a cliff. Look at Favre. And even though Manning won that Super Bowl, his play was so bad that last year that it was actually a minor controversy to bench...
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Re: It's Lions Week Part II
You could also see CM3s thought process. "I could hit this guy and risk a hangnail or could let him go and not risk a bruise."
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Re: 2019 Free Agency Moves/Trades/Releases
Ya, Brown would be a hell of a risk. Complete boom or bust in terms of team chemistry. Found it interesting his 2019 salary is about 12 mil. The Steelers, even in a trade, will still have to eat a lot of his cap number, which I believe is about 21 mil. Most pundits are guessing the Steelers will settle for a 2nd or 3rd
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Re: 2019 Free Agency Moves/Trades/Releases
Without any hesitation at all - especially for a 12 million dollar cap hit. The only caveat would be if there was any clear domestic violence problems - then I wouldn't want any part of it. Otherwise, could anybody seriously argue that having Antonio Brown for a couple of years wouldn't be worth trading Oren Burks, Kyler Fackrell, Motravius Adams, Ty Montgomery, or Richard Rodgers for? Because those are the last 5 3rd round picks for the Packers. His 12 million dollar cap hit is less than...
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Re: 2019 Free Agency Moves/Trades/Releases
Fair point on the Big Ben-Brown dynamic. The main point is that I think the reward greatly outweighs the risk, and the worst case scenario is that he does become a cancer and you cut him. I wouldn't sign him as a free agent for a 90 million in guaranteed money (a Khalil Mack type contract) because then you are stuck and can't cut him. But to get a Hall of Fame receiver near his prime for a third round pick and a 12 million dollar cap hit if it doesn't work out is worth it.
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Re: 2019 Free Agency Moves/Trades/Releases
Warm body - at a substantially lower price tag too. "I am not about to risk major injury or displace this property for a collection of stiffs!" Sincerely, Roger Dorn
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Re: Bucky vs. O$U for the Big Title
College vs. pro rules. Out at the 1 foot line. Do you risk JT on a run? Or throw 2 passes and then still be able to kick the FG?
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Re: Bucks vs Pacers
Good discussion on the Brogdon question. The other (perhaps main thing) about Brogdon is that he has missed large parts of the last two seasons with injuries and was out, or ineffective, for parts of the last two playoff runs. If you were confident you could get 35 full-strength minutes from Brogdon against the Sixers, Celtics, or Heat (the teams that are threats over a 7 game series to the Bucks), you MIGHT have paid him. But he's a bigger medical risk than a lot of guys, which is why he...
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Re: Bucks vs Pacers
We will see on Wednesday who in the East is the biggest risk to the Bucks when they face the Sixers. It sure as hell ain’t the Pacers. On paper, Philly should pose the best challenge to Milwaukee but they are mentally weak and still immature. I also wonder about their coaching. I agree on Boston as they are very balanced and they seem to scheme and execute against the Bucks very well. Stevens is a helluva coach. I view the Raptors next as they are a poor mans version of the Celtics. It’s...
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Re: It's LIONS week!
This. I was thinking it would be nice to get the guys that typically play all/most snaps some additional rest and lower the risk of injury to any starters. Substitute liberally on the OL, DL, ILB (read: Martinez), and the DB's (as much as possible). It should be a good game for Boyle to play at least a half, and as Henry noted, get the new guys some reps. Let the scrubs play WR, and get Burks and Gary some meaningful snaps.
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Re: It's LIONS week!
Personally I don’t think Detroit lays down. I know it inevitably falls on the players, but I really believe the responsibility of both team’s performance falls on the coaches and how they prepare each squad for Sunday. If your Patricia you better as hell instill in your team that laying down is a reflection on you as an individual and collective team, and no person/player with any sort of self worth gives up on the season. You’re play is a reflection on who you are as a person. Think about...
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Re: It's Chargers Week
I would advocate sitting him out until the toe isn't at risk for a new injury. Adams played hurt in 2015 and ended up statistically the worst WR in football. Many of us (including me) thought he was a bust, but he sucked because he couldn't push off on his leg. The 2015 version of Adams is not worth playing. I have confidence in the Packers medical staff that if he goes back out there that he's healthy enough to be the "real" Davante Adams, but I hope they don't feel a need to rush him back.
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Re: It's Chargers Week
True. I have been guilty of that myself. And Z was a stand up guy when he took it on himself. I admire that. My complaint about his actions has to do with speeding in a construction zone. I travel a lot every summer and people who do that risk other peoples lives. That’s nothing to sneeze at. For all I know, the arrest may have been bogus but the actions that preceded it was poor judgment at best.
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Re: + / -
++++++ 8-2 at the bye! (And 3-0 in division). + Lazard + Jones and Williams - At risk of thinking we’re special because we’re 8-2, when in fact our play has LOTS of room for improvement. - Is it me? What has happened to MVS? I expected a huge year from him and he has had the dropsies and pretty much disappeared in this offense. I thought he was the deep speed demon??? Also disappointed in Allison this year, although he was at least somewhat involved today. - Mental errors/penalties. -Special...
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Re: Badgers at Gophers for Big Ten West Nov 30
I love that special teams play. Very little risk in that even if it doesn't work you probably get the ball around your own 20.
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Re: Badgers at Gophers for Big Ten West Nov 30
I especially loved it because Fleck has that stupid muddle huddle kickoff where everyone is bunched to the one side.
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Re: Bye bye Cheaty Petey! +/- Divisional Win over Seattle
The question isn’t so much should the Packers resign Martinez, but for how much? I agree with Grave Digger in that if you can extend him for a reasonable contract it’s in their best interests to do so. The problem is unrestricted free agents have a lot of leverage because all it takes is one team to show interest and drive up the price. The other thing to consider is if you are going to pay Martinez you will need to free up cash somewhere so perhaps that means Linsley and Graham are at risk.
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Re: 2020 Pro Bowl
It’s really just an alternative to the onside kick. Only for use in desperation. I kind of like it. Too much risk (giving the other team the ball at the 25 or so) to use any other time. probably a slight better chance of success than current onside rules.
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Re: Amazing Article on Ted Thompson's Success
Packers roster filled with familiar faces Nice piece by McGinn that goes into the roster and TT's philosophy. Many fans don't care for his relatively conservative approach and aversion to risk, but it's served the franchise well.
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Re: Amazing Article on Ted Thompson's Success
Originally Posted by michiganjoe: Packers roster filled with familiar faces Nice piece by McGinn that goes into the roster and TT's philosophy. Many fans don't care for his relatively conservative approach and aversion to risk, but it's served the franchise well. Maybe the franchise would have been better served by picking up some decent players to plug holes. Like Pats do almost every year. Brady has been to 6 Super Bowls, won 5. Favre and Rodgers been to 3, won 2. Of course cheating might...
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Re: 2015 (Team 95) Pack @ Panthers 12:00 LFT GDT
Fox just said if Pack loses today they think McCarthy takes over play calling again. Hell, why wait? Do it now! Also, at the risk of beating a dead horse, why not help our offense get off to a fast start by using screen passes to Starks, Lacy, Rip, Kuhn, Cobb, etc.?
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Re: 2015 (Team 95) Pack @ Panthers 12:00 LFT GDT
More than content throwing Scott Tolzzzzz in at this point. This game is a disaster. No need to risk your franchise QB.
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Re: 2015 (Team 95) Pack @ Panthers 12:00 LFT GDT
Originally Posted by packerboi: More than content throwing Scott Tolzzzzz in at this point. This game is a disaster. No need to risk your franchise QB. If that's "franchise," that is.
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Re: 2015 (Team 95) Pack @ Panthers 12:00 LFT GDT
Originally Posted by packerboi: More than content throwing Scott Tolzzzzz in at this point. This game is a disaster. No need to risk your franchise QB. That would be the smart thing to do, but stupid face won't do it.
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Re: Axing Dom ...
You're absolutely right. I don't think it's wrong or a bad idea to change coordinators, but 1) bring in a legit DC, not some retread like Rob Ryan or Mel Tucker and not someone on the staff and 2) fix the ****ing personnel problem. Bring in a real ILB, doesn't matter how. A new DC will have the same struggles of the line isn't getting to the QB, the ILBs miss tackles, and the DBs are out of position. Get Clay back to the edge, get an ILB or two, and things change pretty well. We are at risk...
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Re: It Isn't Rodgers' Fault
Originally Posted by ChilliJon: You never, ever, ever, ever, ever trade 3 first rounders for one player in the salary cap era. Especially now that there is a rookie salary limit. Before, there might have been more logic to risking trading a first round pick that might not pan out with a salary that could cripple a cap (Ryan Leaf anyone?). MUCH less financial risk involved in first rounders now.
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Re: It Isn't Rodgers' Fault
Originally Posted by Maynard: Originally Posted by ChilliJon: You never, ever, ever, ever, ever trade 3 first rounders for one player in the salary cap era. Especially now that there is a rookie salary limit. Before, there might have been more logic to risking trading a first round pick that might not pan out with a salary that could cripple a cap (Ryan Leaf anyone?). MUCH less financial risk involved in first rounders now. You guys have obviously never seen Draft Day.
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Re: Packers should try to acquire Vernon Davis
I'm on board. I think he is pretty much done, but the risk is minimal, so it could be like a Keith Jackson or a Julius Peppers type signing, to where he is a vet and hungry for a title.
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Re: Packers should try to acquire Vernon Davis
Doesn't sound like a bad idea if you can get him for a conditional 6th or 7th round draft pick. Davis isn't the player he was only 2 years ago, but he'd look a hell of a lot better catching passes from Aaron Rodgers than he does now playing with Kaepernick. However, I doubt the 49ers would want to risk helping the Packers win another Super Bowl with that kind of deal. Even if you get a draft pick out of the deal, it always looks bad with the fans when a player you trade away plays a key role...
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Re: Boys vs. Brees game thread
Originally Posted by Hungry5: Brandon Weeden is "a thing of beauty throwing the football. Frankly, you won't see a more gifted passer." - Jerry Jones, 9/22/2015 "It's not quite apples and oranges when the guy on the other side of the deal is Brees and you’re dealing with a guy who is as limited as Weeden," - Jerry Jones, 10/5/2015 "I think he’s also got experience in basically just stepping up in the pocket and making some plays,” Jones said of Cassel. “Now, he will, with that experience...
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Re: 2015 (Team 95) WK8 Packers @ Donkeys GDT 7:20 LFT
Don't blame MM at all for not taking TO there. We would have gotten ball inside our 15 with something like 30 seconds left. More risk of turning it over there than getting in FG range.
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Re: 2015 (Team 95) WK8 Packers @ Donkeys GDT 7:20 LFT
Originally Posted by jcall: Rodgers is not all there tonight. I think he has an a concussion from that very early violent hit. Of course, he will never admit it , but take a close look at all the evidence and i bet i am right. I don't buy it. I think the last thing the Packers med staff would do is risk their franchise QBs future in a non-conference regular season game. If they did, the league would look at some action vs. the Pack front office.