I thought at the time we were lucky to get him. Thought I saw Deebo like potential in him.
I was so wrong.
Pretty obvious he's not in the team's long-term plans and the only question is when, not if. Roster placeholder for Hill continues to make the most sense to me.
@packerboi posted:I don’t foresee him being cut now, but why not give one of the practice squad WRs a chance ? They can’t do any worse production-wise vs what Amari is doing.
Or Toure who already has a spot on the roster.
@YATittle posted:I thought at the time we were lucky to get him. Thought I saw Deebo like potential in him.
I was so wrong.
Me too ! 
@packerboi posted:3rd Round picks under Gute and even going back to Ted, just a nightmare. I have no ill will towards this kid at all ...
I don’t foresee him being cut now, but why not give one of the practice squad WRs a chance ? They can’t do any worse production-wise vs what Amari is doing.
Pointing out the indisputable fact that he is not producing on the football field does not mean you or anyone else "hates" Amari Rodgers any more than pointing out last year that Maurice Drayton was in over his head as Special Teams Coordinator somehow meant you hated Drayton.
We all wanted A. Rodgers to be that slot receiver GB has needed for so long, but alas he is more Darius Shepherd than Amon Ra St. Brown (and no that does not mean I "hate" Shepherd).
Curious as to what you and others do foresee for Amari now.
Keep him on roster in case Cobb gets injured? Give him some snaps at WR? Keep him as the punt returner despite the fumbling issues and lack of production as a returner?
I just don't see a role for him and agree it might be time to give Toure or someone else a shot.
I am mystified that Toure is not even active after a strong preseason.
@YATittle posted:I am mystified that Toure is not even active after a strong preseason.
I think if either Cobb or Amari is dinged up he’ll be used, but not until then.
@YATittle posted:I am mystified that Toure is not even active after a strong preseason.
That’s because you put too much stock in the preseason and what beat writers tell you
@PackLandVA posted:Amari has been underwhelming for sure, but the “hate” directed at him by a lot of posters is pretty bizarre. Seems like a good person, not brash, no off field problems. He just hasn’t been a very good pro football player.
My guess is he’s a roster placeholder until Kylin Hill is activated.
A lot of people hated Jeff Janis!, too.
@Fedya posted:A lot of people hated Jeff Janis!, too.
Not me !
@PackLandVA posted:Amari has been underwhelming for sure, but the “hate” directed at him by a lot of posters is pretty bizarre. Seems like a good person, not brash, no off field problems. He just hasn’t been a very good pro football.
I think you just answered your own question.
@Goalline posted:I think you just answered your own question.
I don't see a "question" in there. Just an observation.
I was shocked when I saw his RAS score. And then I also saw that he was shorter than the usual Gutie pick. Yet there were nice interviews and reflections about how his dad had coached Cobb. As others have pointed out, I had hope for him as a true slot WR. Sometimes these smaller guys have a knack for being available for plays despite size and speed. I figured that his rookie woes were somewhat understandable. In the off-season he worked on losing weight and getting faster. He might have done that but is still not a burner. As the staff has noted, his problems are mental and possibly emotional as well. Given his lack of physical attributes, he had to overcome them with smarts and courage. He hasn’t. Maybe one day he will get it but the clock is ticking.
Amari had some connection with Love. A 22yd TD in 2nd half of 1st preseason game vs SF and a few catches in other 2 games but that's it. It we have anyone else who can return kicks (Hill or Ballentine?) then make a switch. Even if Pack has to cut him it would free up a roster spot for replacement. Math is not my strong suit but some formula about addition by subtraction? 
Kylin Hill has been designated to return from the PUP so Amari might be dead man walking now.
@PackerHawk posted:Kylin Hill has been designated to return from the PUP so Amari might be dead man walking now.
Whoohoo, another RB to withhold carries from.
@Goalline posted:Whoohoo, another RB to withhold carries from.
Would you prefer another WR who doesn’t get targets?
@PackerHawk posted:Kylin Hill has been designated to return from the PUP so Amari might be dead man walking now.
Hill isn't a punt returner.
@vitaflo posted:Hill isn't a punt returner.
They are going to have to cut someone when they add Hill to the roster. Is there a better option to get the axe? I'll hang up and listen.
I for one would like to thank Amari Rodgers for being the x4 whipping boy, a tradition that dates back to AJ Hawk and Darren "the Matador" Sharper.
Jeff Janis, Travis Jervey, Micah Hyde, WWJ.
@PackerHawk posted:Post-Draft Analysis
Amari Rodgers would seemingly be a great fit for Aaron Rodgers, if he's Green Bay's quarterback. Or he could be a security blanket for Jordan Love if the Packers turn things over to him. Either way, think of Randall Cobb meets Ty Montgomery meets Tyler Ervin -- a slot receiver who can line up just about everywhere, including the backfield. Coach Matt LaFleur can use Amari Rodgers in his pre-snap motion plays as either a decoy or a primary target. -- Rob Demovsky
Rob Demovsky is a dipshit.
"No punt returner has fumbled more this season than the #Packers' Amari Rodgers. Is Rich Bisaccia going to make a change?"
@SteveLuke posted:"No punt returner has fumbled more this season than the #Packers' Amari Rodgers. Is Rich Bisaccia going to make a change?"
One thing I've noticed. The last two games I see a little different Amari than the first few games. He IS trying more but I agree so far he is not the answer. I personally would like to see CW give it a whirl!
Fumbles are a definite no-no. But Amari rarely has any room to get positive yards on punt returns. The gunners are usually all over him within a second of him making the catch. The Packers STs are still pretty awful.
@The Grinder posted:I personally would like to see CW give it a whirl!
No matter how much we'd all like to see it, Charles Woodson ain't coming back. 
@The Grinder posted:One thing I've noticed. The last two games I see a little different Amari than the first few games. He IS trying more but I agree so far he is not the answer. I personally would like to see CW give it a whirl!
He can't fumble if he didn't catch it in the first place.
Is Amari Rodgers still getting opportunities to help lose games for the Packers because:
A) Gute is gonna have the guy he traded up to pick 18 months ago play at all costs to prove he was another great 3rd round selection: or
B) Bisaccia/MLF know nothing about punt returning; or
C) The TANK is fully on?
Or
D) He has pics of Gute and MLF doing the wild monkey dance and is threatening to go to the media with then if he’s benched or released
To be fair @Pakrz liked him as much as Bobby buShea McLellin coming out
Never had a chance
Are you sure it wasn't Kiel's step father-in-law? Or is he and Amari one and the same?
That may be the next game. Finally some accountability
Matt LaFleur says he will evaluate the PR position. Not just tabbing Keisean Nixon over Amari Rodgers now. I asked him why. “There is a trust that he’s going to make the catch, going to make the right decision,” LaFleur said of Rodgers as punt returner.
— Ryan Wood (@ByRyanWood) November 14, 2022
Trust also involves ball security.