It's Washington Football Team week **Packers sign Pass Rusher Mercilus**

@Thunderbird posted:

why in the world would WFT release Dustin Hopkins?  That guy seems like a solid kicker.

Hopkins has missed a few clutch kicks over his WFT career and was bad last year. Most observers here in the DC area believe the wheels are coming off the car with the Ron Rivera regime and that Hopkins was sacrificed (for a guy who last kicked in live non-preseason competition in 2016 and who hasn’t taken an NFL regular season snap) because of a search for a scapegoat and to appear as if they are doing something.

WFT is very very close to imploding, football-wise, once again.

HA !!!! HA !!!!  The Bears get to see their owner play again.

@skully posted:

HA !!!! HA !!!!  The Bears get to see their owner play again.

OK whose in playing in green?  The freakin Giants again?

Oh the Jets and NE!!! WTF is Fox doing with this game!!!

Darnell Savage was officially upgraded to a limited participant. pic.twitter.com/P85aNfl2wm

— Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) October 21, 2021

I mean, I guess just fleece the whole team Gute.

Bradin Cooks next?

Brian Gutekunst got the Packers job before the Texans could hire him and now could go pick apart their roster.

This move would make a ton of sense given MVS' hamstring has lingered. https://t.co/0CUY9sfnFv

— Peter Bukowski (@Peter_Bukowski) October 21, 2021

A lot of the competitive teams just don’t need wideouts. Among the exceptions...
- The Packers have resisted the urge to get a #2 guy for a while now.
- The Chiefs need to use their cap/assets to help their defense
- The Saints might not want another go-around with Cooks

— Bill Barnwell (@billbarnwell) October 21, 2021

@Packiderm posted:

OK whose in playing in green?  The freakin Giants again?

Oh the Jets and NE!!! WTF is Fox doing with this game!!!

Carolina @ NYG. Note that the Carolinas are in green, too.

Jets/Pats is an early game on CBS to New England and New York, with most of the country getting KC @ TEN.

And I have no idea why Wyoming is getting the Detroit/Rams game.

@packerboi posted:

A lot of the competitive teams just don’t need wideouts. Among the exceptions...
- The Packers have resisted the urge to get a #2 guy for a while now.
- The Chiefs need to use their cap/assets to help their defense
- The Saints might not want another go-around with Cooks

— Bill Barnwell (@billbarnwell) October 21, 2021

If Gyunt's bargain shopping pays off, I will be the first to praise him.  Glad he got Mercilus.  Really think he can still contribute good stuff with limited snaps.  I'm starting to wonder if we'll see Z again.

I say no to Cooks.    I don't think he is a good fit for the offense.   

It’s amazing to me on how vocal z was the last couple years and he is radio silent all year - don’t know wtf is going on with that- I don’t even think I have seen him on the sidelines

@BrainDed posted:

I say no to Cooks.    I don't think he is a good fit for the offense.   

A lot of overlap at this point.

@Henry posted:

You actually believe this was his plan?

"We'll have a shit ton of injuries and I'll have to scramble in season to sign any player that gets cast off because of contracts.  Fingers crossed!"

That's some genius level FA planning right there.

Some of the stuff you guys come up with to credit the FO is serious galaxy brain shit.

Gunt FA strategy.

   Jesus Christ on a Cracker. I think I struck a nerve. I expected a comment but not this biting.   I don't care if Mercilus did fall into Gutey's lap, at least he was smart enough to offer him enough money, and have enough in reserve,  so he didn't go somewhere else. Give credit for where it's due.

@pkr_north posted:

It’s amazing to me on how vocal z was the last couple years and he is radio silent all year - don’t know wtf is going on with that- I don’t even think I have seen him on the sidelines

Yeah.   Something is going on there.   Not getting the Captain nod.

Hopefully he recovers well from his surgery and contributes on a playoff run.  If not, his time in GB seems to be done.   

@Henry posted:

If Gyunt's bargain shopping pays off, I will be the first to praise him.  Glad he got Mercilus.  Really think he can still contribute good stuff with limited snaps.  I'm starting to wonder if we'll see Z again.

Praise him how? By calling him lucky?😌

@Fedya posted:

And I have no idea why Wyoming is getting the Detroit/Rams game.

Punishment.

@Goalline posted:

Praise him how? By calling him lucky?😌

Yeah, fuck it. 

I'd rather run you clowns up the flag pole anyways.

@Packiderm posted:

OK whose in playing in green?  The freakin Giants again?

Oh the Jets and NE!!! WTF is Fox doing with this game!!!

It could be worse I get stuck with Philly and the Raiders.  UGH

@BrainDed posted:

Yeah.   Something is going on there.   Not getting the Captain nod.

Hopefully he recovers well from his surgery and contributes on a playoff run.  If not, his time in GB seems to be done.   

He seems to be very sensitive, very vocal about being snubbed for pro bowl and all pro and now captain. He may be feeling very snubbed by GB for not dealing with his contract. Seems like he wants to be in GB, but the fact that he’s the #2 priority contract to deal with in ‘22 to help the cap and they haven’t done anything with it yet tells me he’s not long for the team. Big cap savings with a post-June 1 release designation, same with Preston. I could see Preston being given a modest extension though.

@The Heckler posted:

It could be worse I get stuck with Philly and the Raiders.  UGH

Phiily and the Raida's is a heck of of a lot more appealing than Giants and Jets!

@Grave Digger posted:

He seems to be very sensitive, very vocal about being snubbed for pro bowl and all pro and now captain. He may be feeling very snubbed by GB for not dealing with his contract. Seems like he wants to be in GB, but the fact that he’s the #2 priority contract to deal with in ‘22 to help the cap and they haven’t done anything with it yet tells me he’s not long for the team. Big cap savings with a post-June 1 release designation, same with Preston. I could see Preston being given a modest extension though.

Z got "star" notoriety his first year here, which he never experienced before. Was constantly being interviewed, had a great year, etc. However, the more in the spotlight, the more it became evident that his words did not carry the same thought / depth as players like AR, Lewis & Adams. That, along with a decrease in production last season, and his preseason injury, no doubt led to him not being voted a captain. A perceived "fall from grace" is difficult to deal and often leaves people bitter and looking to assign blame.

oh the delicate flowers nfl players have become

@RobDemovsky: Preston Smith’s consecutive-games streak may hit 103 after all. He practiced Friday for the 1st time since his oblique injury vs. the Bears Sunday. He’s never missed a game in his 7 NFL seasons.

Only DNPs: Josh Myers, Dennis Kelly.

Expect Lucas Patrick at C again Sunday.

@FLPACKER posted:

Z got "star" notoriety his first year here, which he never experienced before. Was constantly being interviewed, had a great year, etc. However, the more in the spotlight, the more it became evident that his words did not carry the same thought / depth as players like AR, Lewis & Adams. That, along with a decrease in production last season, and his preseason injury, no doubt led to him not being voted a captain. A perceived "fall from grace" is difficult to deal and often leaves people bitter and looking to assign blame.

So how serious is Z's surgery for his back?  I probably have just missed updates on his status so what is going on?

Not a preseason injury, a self inflicted off-season injury and then needs surgery. No reason to give an extension.

MLF just said that Kelly & Myers are "out" this week, but there is a chance that Bak, Savage,King  & Preston could play

Cripes. They play again Thursday. Play ‘em then.

^^ I suspect that's the plan,  but a bit of gamesmanship to keep the WFT asking WTF?

Deep Ball breakdown

https://sports.yahoo.com/why-a...spotim_recirculation

"Pressure is a problem, but not the only problem....The real issue here seems to be that while Adams is getting more deep targets, Rodgers’ other deep receivers have fallen off the map."

Not arm strength, it's MVS...

Another take:

https://sports.yahoo.com/packe...lains-152344546.html

I could see Bak for a few plays this Sunday, then Thursday off to see if there is any pain or swelling.   Then he has a full 10 days rest before K C.

@Fedya posted:

And I have no idea why Wyoming is getting the Detroit/Rams game.

Must be because Tyler Hall is on the Rams PS.

By the way, look like Mercilus got a prorated $1 millionish contract. Packers will pay him $717K. Cap hit $567K.

The 'skinnies will be without their starting right side of the O-line.  ProBowler Brandon Scherff and LT Sam Cosmi are out for Sunday.  Don't know much about their backups.  Looks like WRs Curtis Samuel and Cam Sims are also out, although they don't seem to play much into the passing game (as far as catches/targets).

@ammo posted:

I could see Bak for a few plays this Sunday, then Thursday off to see if there is any pain or swelling.   Then he has a full 10 days rest before K C.

I think I'd not activate Bakhtiari for the 'skins game. Give him some reps in practice and then he has 10 days to prepare for the Cards.

@ilcuqui posted:

@RobDemovsky: Preston Smith’s consecutive-games streak may hit 103 after all. He practiced Friday for the 1st time since his oblique injury vs. the Bears Sunday. He’s never missed a game in his 7 NFL seasons.

Only DNPs: Josh Myers, Dennis Kelly.

Expect Lucas Patrick at C again Sunday.

If there's even the slightest problem with Preston's oblique, I'd rest him against the 'skins and see how much better he might be for Thursday.  Especially if Mercilus is available for this Sunday.

I'd rather they scrub it up or put guys in early than risk re-injury on key guys.  They still have enough horses to win ugly.

I'm gaining a little more confidence in Matt Foley after pulling Yiadom last week and watching Campbell kick ass.

Gotta win the fucking football game.

If the Super Bowl is the ultimate game…why do they play it again next year?

Annually ultimate or ultimately perpetually penultimate?