quote:I have to admit, I think relying on Quarless as your best TE option at this point would have been a huge huge risk
Ryan Taylor can take over as the #1 TE.
Ryan Taylor can take over as the #1 TE.
Ryan Taylor can take over as the #1 TE.
quote:I can live with that kind of mistake.
Especially if it gets us another trophy.
quote:Originally posted by Fedya:quote:I have to admit, I think relying on Quarless as your best TE option at this point would have been a huge huge risk
Ryan Taylor can take over as the #1 TE.
I bet he makes the roster before DJ Williams
If Finley lives up to his mouth, he'll be a fan favorite in no time. 
Seriously, everybody wants him to succeed and return to the form we saw a couple of years or so ago. The opportunities should be there for him, although I can't be sure how he fits into MM's offensive plans. But I am sure that if he catches 'em, they'll be throwing 'em.
Boris, your thoughts about Finley and Quarless makes me recall some comments from Chmura when the Packers finally landed Keith Jackson. It was along the lines of him being so skilled at TE, it allowed the team to run plays they had never been able to before, primarily passing plays from 2 TE sets, and how it really opened up the offense and allowed him even more opportunities with Jackson's arrival.
JMHO, but we haven't seen that before....or since. We have the QB that can do it; we just need another TE to step up to at least Finley's level.
Seriously, everybody wants him to succeed and return to the form we saw a couple of years or so ago. The opportunities should be there for him, although I can't be sure how he fits into MM's offensive plans. But I am sure that if he catches 'em, they'll be throwing 'em.
Boris, your thoughts about Finley and Quarless makes me recall some comments from Chmura when the Packers finally landed Keith Jackson. It was along the lines of him being so skilled at TE, it allowed the team to run plays they had never been able to before, primarily passing plays from 2 TE sets, and how it really opened up the offense and allowed him even more opportunities with Jackson's arrival.
JMHO, but we haven't seen that before....or since. We have the QB that can do it; we just need another TE to step up to at least Finley's level.
Don't like the price, but what little leverage the Packers had left with Jennings. All the extracurricular stuff with Finley doesn't really bother me and I'm looking for him to play very well next year.
This is a good thing.
Is he expensive in 2013? Yes, of course.
But how does this play out in the locker room? It pretty much tells everyone the Packers honor their contracts. That's good business & I'm certain the rest of the players in the league &, more importantly, in the Packer locker room are taking notice.
Is he expensive in 2013? Yes, of course.
But how does this play out in the locker room? It pretty much tells everyone the Packers honor their contracts. That's good business & I'm certain the rest of the players in the league &, more importantly, in the Packer locker room are taking notice.
And if he doesn't perform up to that contract this year he'll be gone, which also sends a message.
So you're saying there is some kind of intent behind all these moves?
quote:Originally posted by Boris:
It pretty much tells everyone the Packers honor their contracts.
AJ hawk disagrees. Of course, his teammates probably think Hawk is still overpaid.
It will be interesting to see if TT takes a TE fairly high in the draft this year.
quote:Originally posted by Boris:
It pretty much tells everyone the Packers honor their contracts.
quote:AJ hawk disagrees.
Within reason.
I guess that's the part I am surprised with. Not that they're keeping Finley- but that they let Woodson go and re-negotiated Hawk's deal.
Based on recent history, what you say is exactly what the Packers did- kept guys under contract, even when they should have been cut. Not a lot of cap cuts from Thompson lately. But maybe he Rodgers/Matthews deals looking forced his hand.
But for the most part, the Packers are the one team that doesn't cap cut too much. Of course, they also don't sign guys with poison pill deals either...
Based on recent history, what you say is exactly what the Packers did- kept guys under contract, even when they should have been cut. Not a lot of cap cuts from Thompson lately. But maybe he Rodgers/Matthews deals looking forced his hand.
But for the most part, the Packers are the one team that doesn't cap cut too much. Of course, they also don't sign guys with poison pill deals either...
quote:Originally posted by Music City:
... but that they let Woodson go
My guess is that Woodson was let go for performance issues more than just money issues. Charles simply can't do what he used to do on the field and his release was more about that than how much he got paid. That's probably why there was no Hawk-like re-negotiation nor much interest from around the league
Onward
Finley turned 26 today. Hawk turned 29 in January. Woodson is going to be 37 in October. That is the direction (CBA) the league is going. Fewer players over 30 with contracts much more than vet minimum.
A couple weeks back.
@Gil_Brandt
Charles Woodson said he thought "there would be a little more interest" in free agency. Sad to say I saw that coming”
@NFLNetwork
Charles Woodson: "Looking back, this is my second time in free agency and I’ve kind of been shunned both times."
A couple weeks back.
@Gil_Brandt
Charles Woodson said he thought "there would be a little more interest" in free agency. Sad to say I saw that coming”
@NFLNetwork
Charles Woodson: "Looking back, this is my second time in free agency and I’ve kind of been shunned both times."
...and by good fortune Hayward is the perfect replacement. His instincts are rare for a guy that plays around the line. If he can improve his tackling he's going to be something special.quote:My guess is that Woodson was let go for performance issues more than just money issues. Charles simply can't do what he used to do on the field and his release was more about that than how much he got paid. That's probably why there was no Hawk-like re-negotiation nor much interest from around the league
This is pure speculation based on nothing but my own perception but I think Woodson was also one of the leaders of the defense avoiding the media after the playoff debacle. Either he lead that thing or he went along with it. Neither of those decisions are honorable, imo. Bishop stepped up that day. Earned a lot of respect with me for how he handled it.
quote:
I think if they had any long term interest they would have extended him before that bonus and massaged his number moving forward.
Tough to say with all the other cap gyrations going on with Rodgers and Clay
They get training camp, preseason and the first month of the season to decide:
Extend him, trade him or just ride out the season and by that point they'll know more about Bostick and Quarless or a draft pick. Things usually look different by October and whatever they decide it will be based on whether or not they can replace him - in March they didn't have a viable option, by October they may
Jermichael Finley @JermichaelF88 4m I'll b donating $500 4 every dropped pass this season 2 One Fund Boston. Now fans can cheer & boo me @ the same time! Also giving $500/TD!
$5,000 for every dropped pass and $500/TD would be more of an incentive.
Good inside work by Bob McGinn once again.
Packers preparing to get rid of Finley....seems obvious now. Looks like its gonna take a while to get rid of him.
Packers should sign Walden before it too late. Good work Bob, right on the mark.
Anything else ?
Packers preparing to get rid of Finley....seems obvious now. Looks like its gonna take a while to get rid of him.
Packers should sign Walden before it too late. Good work Bob, right on the mark.
Anything else ?
Awesome! 7 kids?!? He's the new Antonio Cromartie!
That Chelsie girl looks airbushed her makeup is so thick
Can't wait to hear it from Courtney & Jer-Mike
Soap Opera in the off-season. EXACTLY what we need right here on x4.
He needs to discuss his future with Al Michaels over a few beers...jerdumdum
Clearly the work of Tyler Eifert. High marks for resourcefulness.
Have heard this. Means well/has good intentions most of the time but immature and lacks decision making ability at times.
lol well we've heard just one side of this story but regardless GB is entering it's final year with Finley. If the drama's not worth it he's someone elses problem in 2014.
Either way, never a dull moment with this dude.
Either way, never a dull moment with this dude.
I'm sure some dumb team like the Redskins or Vikings will sign him to a huge deal next year. I have a feeling that he is finally going to turn it on this year, but even if it does happen, I wouldn't want the Packers to re-sign him.
quote:Originally posted by packerboi:
Either way, never a dull moment with this dude.
Think he'll perform like late 2009? I doubt it
Tend to agree. When you look at JF's 2009 highlights, he was simply a different player. After the knee injury, not the same freak.
Travis Henry Says He's Broke After Having 9 Children By 9 Women.
J-Mike will need to play harder this season if he intends to break this record.
J-Mike will need to play harder this season if he intends to break this record.
I would expect nothing less from YOTTO. This is who he is and again, I hope like heck he plays motivated for GB this year. Thankfully he's only signed through this year but maybe Tampa can trade us some draft picks to get them to the next level.
quote:Clearly the work of Tyler Eifert. High marks for resourcefulness.
you win!