@Blair Kiel posted:That is one good looking Italian brother!
I'd wager he's got some Sicilian in that blood...or North African...
@fightphoe93 posted:That, and supposedly Amari lost close to 15 lbs. and is quicker at that new weight.
Is that the Rodgers ghee cleansing program in action?
Better coaching, weight loss, and a year smarter. I'd put money on the year of experience being the biggest factor for AmRodg.
@Blair Kiel posted:That is one good looking Italian brother!
I hear he makes a great calzone.
Here's a little fluffery on Tonyan and Davis - who were both college QBs before transitioning to TEs in the NFL
https://www.packers.com/news/t...th-position-switches
"Tight end's an interesting position because they have to understand the entire (offense), almost like they're a quarterback," General Manager Brian Gutekunst said.
"Whenever you take guys (and convert them to tight end from receiver or QB), there's a level of toughness to play physical on the line of scrimmage that takes time, but there's got to be a willingness to do it as well."
Tonyan has also benefited from having Big Dog, Jimmy Graham and Kittle as TE mentors early in his development...and he's passing some of that to Tyler Davis
Go Packers
Ty Dunne with some notes on Sammy Watkins:
https://www.golongtd.com/p/the-sammy-watkins-effect
"There is a lane for Watkins to be the player who busts open the passing game. There’s still pop to the 29-year-old’s game.
Of course, Watkins left a Hall-of-Famer in the dust that 2019 Super Bowl season, fresh off torching Tennessee in the AFC title game. In 2020, he cleanly hurdled a Dolphins safety. In 2021, within a Ravens offense that’s not exactly WR-friendly, he still pulled off the occasional stunt that echoed back to those Clemson days.
A Willie Mays-style, over-the-shoulder catch vs. the Raiders on a deep crosser for 49 yards. An out cut that froze star rookie Patrick Surtain II. A juke that left the richest safety in the NFL, Minkah Fitzpatrick, grasping for air. A willingness to cruise right into the dangerous corners of the field. For a player who has damaged every body part, Watkins isn’t afraid to get drilled.
He’s crafty. He’s tough. He can still run. If he’s healthy — granted, a Lake Michigan-sized if — Watkins is capable of winning vs. any caliber of DB in the league. He’ll be exactly where Rodgers needs him, and that means something for a team resetting at the position.
All at the bargain price of $1.85 million with a paltry $350,000 guaranteed."
@R MaN posted:Packers sign a safety
Bout time they brought back Micah.
@Satori posted:Ty Dunne with some notes on Sammy Watkins:
https://www.golongtd.com/p/the-sammy-watkins-effect
"There is a lane for Watkins to be the player who busts open the passing game. There’s still pop to the 29-year-old’s game.
Of course, Watkins left a Hall-of-Famer in the dust that 2019 Super Bowl season, fresh off torching Tennessee in the AFC title game. In 2020, he cleanly hurdled a Dolphins safety. In 2021, within a Ravens offense that’s not exactly WR-friendly, he still pulled off the occasional stunt that echoed back to those Clemson days.
A Willie Mays-style, over-the-shoulder catch vs. the Raiders on a deep crosser for 49 yards. An out cut that froze star rookie Patrick Surtain II. A juke that left the richest safety in the NFL, Minkah Fitzpatrick, grasping for air. A willingness to cruise right into the dangerous corners of the field. For a player who has damaged every body part, Watkins isn’t afraid to get drilled.He’s crafty. He’s tough. He can still run. If he’s healthy — granted, a Lake Michigan-sized if — Watkins is capable of winning vs. any caliber of DB in the league. He’ll be exactly where Rodgers needs him, and that means something for a team resetting at the position.
All at the bargain price of $1.85 million with a paltry $350,000 guaranteed."
Watkins is a bargain...if he stays healthy. And recent history says that's a big if. Hoping like crazy he does...it's a long season...we need him for as many games as we can...same with Cobb, etc.
I don't think we are asking watkins to be the top dog, but a piece to the puzzle, hoping that relates to him staying healthy...or he could get cut out-right; wonders of the 53...
@Chongo posted:Watkins is a bargain...if he stays healthy. And recent history says that's a big if. Hoping like crazy he does...it's a long season...we need him for as many games as we can...same with Cobb, etc.
I have a feeling this will be Cobbs last hurrah this year. I like Cobb a ton and hope he goes out with a bang.
@The Grinder posted:I have a feeling this will be Cobbs last hurrah this year. I like Cobb a ton and hope he goes out with a bang.
Catching the winning TD in the Super Bowl.
@The Grinder posted:I have a feeling this will be Cobbs last hurrah this year. I like Cobb a ton and hope he goes out with a bang.
Directly proportional to Amari's performance IMO.
@pkr_north posted:I don't think we are asking watkins to be the top dog, but a piece to the puzzle
Makes sense
There are about 1100 snaps at X receiver for Watkins, Lazard and Watson to share.
Sammy played 740 snaps for KC in their 2019 SB season and put up:
52 catches for 675 yds and 3 TDs. I'd guess GB would be thrilled with about 600 snaps from him in 2022. His trainer says he's kicking- ass in his prep, so fingers are crossed.
One nfl coach said: "Sammy still has the talent to beat most CBs"
31 days till packers football. Never forget when Matt Hasselbeck told everyone they were gonna score a TD and Al Harris ruined his plans with a walk off pick 6. #GoPackGo pic.twitter.com/B5G4lms0Xx
— 31 Days 🧀 (@HailRodgers12_) August 11, 2022
Imagine if Sammy Watkins had had a relatively healthy career. He'd probably be at least on the level of TJ Houshmandzadeh, Ed McCaffrey or maybe even John Taylor.
@El-Ka-Bong posted:31 days till packers football. Never forget when Matt Hasselbeck told everyone they were gonna score a TD and Al Harris ruined his plans with a walk off pick 6. #GoPackGo pic.twitter.com/B5G4lms0Xx
— 31 Days 🧀 (@HailRodgers12_) August 11, 2022
I was there. Probably the most memorable event I ever attended next to me losing my virginity.
@Blair Kiel posted:I was there. Probably the most memorable event I ever attended next to me losing my virginity.
Was anyone else there?
@PackLandVA posted:Was anyone else there?
80,000 screaming Packer fans. He has no shame.
I hate you people. (TM)
@PackLandVA posted:Was anyone else there?
Is his hand a person?
You have all been reported.
@Pikes Peak posted:Is his hand a person?
If by “hand” you mean “dirty old tube sock”, then yes.
@Blair Kiel posted:I was there. Probably the most memorable event I ever attended next to me losing my virginity.
For you or her?
@pkr_north posted:I don't think we are asking watkins to be the top dog, but a piece to the puzzle, hoping that relates to him staying healthy...or he could get cut out-right; wonders of the 53...
I doubt they cut someone that they aren't even going to play in preseason games.
That's if the speculation from the quick meeting of vets the other day is accurate.
Watkins is relatively low cost for a possible high reward. He’s on the squad.
@PackerHawk posted:For you or her?
She called it 30 seconds of hell.
@Goalline posted:She called it 30 seconds of hell.
That includes 20 seconds of undressing, no?
Caleb Jones, all 6' 9" of him, dropped from 395 lb as a Junior to 370 at combine to 338 lbs today as he makes a bid for a job in GB (or a lesser team)
https://www.si.com/nfl/packers...-makes-giant-strides
"With 36-inch arms and an 86 5/8-inch wingspan, getting around Jones to get to the quarterback is like going from Green Bay to Chicago via the Mackinac Bridge. Once he gets his hands on a defender, it’s typically been game over.
“That’s what a lot of people have been telling me,” Jones, who spent the week as the second-team left tackle, said with a laugh this week. “To me, it seems like a battle every single time but, I guess, from the outside looking in, it looks like I just grab and hold on.”
Jones’ size is rare. If he were to play in a regular-season game, he would be the tallest player in franchise history."
@PackerHawk posted:That includes 20 seconds of undressing, no?
And the post action smoke.
@Satori posted:Caleb Jones, all 6' 9" of him, dropped from 395 lb as a Junior to 370 at combine to 338 lbs today as he makes a bid for a job in GB (or a lesser team)
https://www.si.com/nfl/packers...-makes-giant-strides
"With 36-inch arms and an 86 5/8-inch wingspan, getting around Jones to get to the quarterback is like going from Green Bay to Chicago via the Mackinac Bridge. Once he gets his hands on a defender, it’s typically been game over.
“That’s what a lot of people have been telling me,” Jones, who spent the week as the second-team left tackle, said with a laugh this week. “To me, it seems like a battle every single time but, I guess, from the outside looking in, it looks like I just grab and hold on.”
Jones’ size is rare. If he were to play in a regular-season game, he would be the tallest player in franchise history."
He looked pretty good last night to me. Maybe he is a keeper. Ford also looked the part on the line.
Packers Sign New Kicker
The Packers have a new kicker in camp. Mason Crosby (knee) is still out and Gabe Brkic has been inconsistent. https://t.co/kp2cJWGqLK
— Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) August 14, 2022
