Is signing a contract on Instagram legally binding?
Loving Brian Gutekunst right now, and not just for the Alexander trade.
Here's the thing I love about Gutekunst. When he sees a problem or deficiency, he attacks it via multiple angles. He doesn't just sign one FA, he drafts the position as well.
I think the McCarthy/Gutekunst duo are going to have a fantastic run in Green Bay.
I think Gutey could have TT'd it and gotten the same results. Ya know, an UDFA for blocking TE.
My guess, and that's all it is, is that TT would have resigned DickRod. Packers now have a TE that offers something significant in the blocking game.
I like the Lewis signing. I also wonder if that’s why the extension for Rodgers has yet to me made. Perhaps my concern over his extension hurting the the salary cap is unfounded.
Just means Rodgers is playing out his contract so he can go to the vikings.
It'll be interesting to see if McCarthy and Philbin copy the Philly thing and start rolling in some versatile three TE sets around the end zone and in short yardage. Graham blocks about as well as DikPlod but that might be enough for that formation.
With all the rookie WR it would make a lot of sense. Lewis is plenty good in the EZ as well.
We have three rookie WR's that can't cuff their pants but there is no way we'll see all 3 of them active on game day. At best we'll see Moore with the most snaps and then it'll be a bonus if we see much of either EQ or Exxon, maybe near the EZ. So really we have Graham and Lewis as near locks in the "tall red zone threat" department - the rest is just optimism. Plus I'm guessing AR/MM would prefer safer vets in the red zone than "raw" rookies.
Depending on injuries and development, that could completely change by Dec.
ChilliJon posted:Packers bringing in FA TE Marcedes Lewis for a visit. Somewhat limited as a pass catching threat now. But he’d become the best blocking TE in GB.
Tool Box Part Deux?
New #Packers TE @MarcedesLewis89's Top 10 Plays of 2017!#GoPackGo pic.twitter.com/dRuU34SzOV
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) May 25, 2018
Marcedes is a very loyal guy. He wasted most of his career in that $hithole, and then they finally start to get good, and they cut him free. People think he's only a blocker...but the dude can get open, esp with all the other weapons around him. 5-6 TD is not out of the question. Very nice pickup.
Wow imagine what he could do with a QB like Fart Cousins.
Herschel posted:It'll be interesting to see if McCarthy and Philbin copy the Philly thing and start rolling in some versatile three TE sets around the end zone and in short yardage. Graham blocks about as well as DikPlod but that might be enough for that formation.
And then have one of the TEs throw a pass to Aaron in the end zone!
Looks like the old man still got wheels. 2TE sets definitely got a makeover.
PackerPatrick posted:And then have one of the TEs throw a pass to Aaron in the end zone!
I'd love to see that happen against a certain team North of Florida, East of Georgia...
Packers have sign OL Byron Bell:
https://profootballtalk.nbcspo...-terms-with-packers/
Not familiar with him, but I'm guessing this means Jahri Evans won't be back?
Goobly being active in late stages is nice. Makes me feel better about Opie Whizburger. Obviously not a superstar but competent. I'll take competent.
Haven't heard anything on Evans but if he wants to play why not? At minimum he's good depth and rotation. I wouldn't slot him as a starter but if he's good with his role I'd keep him on. If he legitimately gets beat out, so be it.
Bell mostly has played right tackle but also has experience at left tackle and left guard.
Beluga replacement?
keeping the shelves stocked, nothing more
I don’t know if he is any good but I like the effort. It’s better than waiting on our injured and underperforming draft picks. Camp will sort out the best players.
He’s basically a slightly younger stop gap than Evans. Camp will decide who’s the best depth. And having swing depth on the OL going into the season is a good thing.
Grave Digger posted:Wow imagine what he could do with a QB like Fart Cousins.
We can only dream of having an offense as good as theirs.
Please be careful when making post like the one above....it is very possible that some of the intended readers do not comprehend sarcasm.
Bell sounds a bit like Marshall Newhouse- provides decent depth but not a guy you'd really want starting if at all possible.
Packers showed interest in Byron Bell a few years ago. I remember watching tape and thinking he could get you through a game or two, but you wouldn't want him starting for an extended period of time. Struggles vs. speed.
— Michael Rodney (@PackersNotes) May 30, 2018
I heard Bell took less money to play for the Packers.
Can't be true. I hear from 2 unreliable sources that only happens in Minnysoda.
packerboi posted:Packers showed interest in Byron Bell a few years ago. I remember watching tape and thinking he could get you through a game or two, but you wouldn't want him starting for an extended period of time. Struggles vs. speed.
— Michael Rodney (@PackersNotes) May 30, 2018
So he's Mike Remmers, a middle-class man's Riley Rieff, or (as Michiganjoe points out) a Marshall Newhouse. Not who you want as a full-time starter, but as a depth guy who can get you through a game or two, what's not to like?
Having a backup/backups that can start full time is a luxury, a pretty uncommon luxury, especially on the O-line.
Tre Boston and Johnathan Hankins are still available, both are quality under the radar guys who could contribute. Hankins would be a luxury, but would instantly give us the deepest rotation of interior DL in the league. Boston is the kind of coverage FS we desperately need, he would allow Haha to not sit 30 yards deep every play, we could actually get some coverage in the short and intermediate throws.
Top 10 UFA's remaining on the market
10. DE Robert Ayers: He’ll be 33 before he plays another game, but Ayers has the ability to contribute somewhere as an effective situational pass-rusher. He’s a couple years removed from a nine-sack season, and despite being hampered by an ankle injury he graded out well at PFF in 201
The Packers still need pass rushing depth/help.
The one-year deal TE Marcedes Lewis signed with the #Packers is worth $2.1 million, including a $500K signing bonus.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) May 31, 2018
Now that we've signed both TE Lewis and OT/G Bell, I was wondering if it's realistic to think Gutekunst could sign anyone else. So looked again at this list of top 50 http://nfltraderumors.co/top-2...fl-free-agents-list/ and mapped just the top 25 there against the remaining areas I'd love to further improve with a decent veteran, in rank order:
OLB: Ayers (32), Galette (30), Barwin (31) - Tough to get excited about any of these guys, but all are probably better in 2018 than Biegel, Gilbert, Fackrell and wouldn't be expensive
ILB: Kendricks (27), Bowman (30), Cushing (31) - I'm OK with Martinez as one of the two starters and bringing in 3rd round rookie Burks on obvious passing downs, but think Kendricks would be a dynamite starter next to Martinez instead of Ryan. Maybe he'd cost too much? Not sure what Bowman, Cushing offer with their injury history.
S: Reid (26), Vaccaro (27), Boston (26), Branch (31), Mitchell (31), Ward (31) - Would love to have Reid, not force Josh Jones into starting. Also insurance against losing Clinton-Dix next year. And can't believe Reid would be expensive. Vaccaro not a bad option either. The rest of these guys not so much.
WR: Bryant (29), Maclin (30), Decker (31), Inman (29) - We've talked plenty about Bryant. Guessing Packers have no interest in him or any of these other guys.
QB: None listed in top 50, but still would like a Matt Moore backing up Rodgers, keep Kizer as #3 on the active roster. Just hard to think Kizer will be ready to win games if he's asked to start in '18.
Thoughts?
I like Junior Galette, in a non-starting/situational role. Pretty good with the Saints, but had the one bad season last year with Washington. If the price is reasonable...
Not a fan of Vaccaro, seems to give up a lot of big plays each season. But I do like Reid. Big guy, big hitter. If the price is reasonable...
I don't see the Packers spending additional money on another QB unless they can get one better than Gum-chewer for the same price (which is just about anyone).
Additional players will become available over the next 2 1/2 months.