Just a glimmer of competency on special teams. Please and thank you.
OBJ - don’t really give a shit. Glad they are kickin the tires. It’s nice to be in the conversation
@packerboi posted:Possible the Packers *could* add 4 different All-Pros to a 7-2 football team between now and the end of the season. Bakhtiari is off the PUP list, Beckham is still a possibility, and you certainly get the sense that the Packers are optimistic about Za'Darius and Jaire.
— Zach Kruse (@zachkruse2) November 10, 2021Today was the first day Alexander was seen at practice stretching with the team inside.
FIFY
Despite the injuries, I would be pleased if the Pack nabs OBJ. I just don’t expect it.
@PackLandVA posted:FIFY
"Seen at practice"=stretching with the team.
Per reporters, Alexander was not at any practice, stretching or otherwise, prior to today.
@PackLandVA posted:OBJ, if even he lost some speed, would immediately become the second best WR on the team. I like the Packers receiving Corp, but he would be a significant upgrade. Significant.
As far as a contract being offset and him signing elsewhere, I would assume another team(s) is considering paying him more than what the Browns owe him for this year (doubtful), or another team(s) is considering giving him a contract beyond this half season (which would be presumably more money).
Regarding his potential of being a problem, if he’s only signed for this season, he’s easily cut without a problem.
He's played in 6 games and has 17 catches on the year. If he's healthy and still has quickness to get in/out of breaks and still has speed and knows his role, yep. He can be 2nd best wr but if he isn't on the field, it's a waste of time. He hasn't shown in quite some time that he can consistently be a factor and remain on the field for stretches of games. Splash plays once every 5 weeks don't equate to being a 2nd best wideout.
Which Packers WR has had a regular impact this season other than Adams?
They don’t need him to be the #1, so his availability doesn’t have to be an every down player. At the vet minimum, would you rather have him on the field or Malik Taylor? EQS? Cobb ? These guys have been or mostly been invisible from week to week. Love MVS and Lazard, especially as blockers in the run game. But they are about as inconsistent statistically from week to week as they come.
IMO, OBJ at half speed is the second best WR on Packers without doubt if he signs.
And, I’ll add that I’m much more confident in a Packers offense run by AR, MLF and Hackett much, much more than anything the Browns can offer.
@PackLandVA posted:Which Packers WR has had a regular impact this season other than Adams?
They don’t need him to be the #1, so his availability doesn’t have to be an every down player. At the vet minimum, would you rather have him on the field or Malik Taylor? EQS? Cobb ? These guys have been or mostly been invisible from week to week. Love MVS and Lazard, especially as blockers in the run game. But they are about as inconsistent statistically from week to week as they come.
IMO, OBJ at half speed is the second best WR on Packers without doubt if he signs.
And, I’ll add that I’m much more confident in a Packers offense run by AR, MLF and Hackett much, much more than anything the Browns can offer.
Cleveland's offense is set up for Beckham to excel as well. Great line, great run game, plenty of weapons at wr and te. He's been there three years and most people have forgotten he was even there. If they bring him in, fine, I hope he lives up to every expectation. But there's just as plausible reasoning that it won't work as reasoning that it will.
I just don't exactly agree with inviting any more drama, real or imagined, after the bullshit of the offseason and the self induced garbage of the past two/three weeks. Stability inside 1265 should be a priority as well if we're serious about getting a ring. If he transforms into Andre Rison and helps win a title, I'm fine with that.
There a few differences between the Packers and CLE that should be taken into consideration though.
1 - Rodgers vs Mayfield.
2 - Four Million vs vet minimum.
I think you are right not to expect the guy who used to put up 1400 yard season, but for vet min, we could have a talented guy to come in on 3rd n long 5 WR sets or fill in for an injury.
The argument isn't is he all world or not, it's is he better than Malik Taylor and if so, is it by a margin that offsets the potential drama he brings.
Just to clarify, per ESPN AND SI
Beckham will get $4.25 million from the Browns plus whatever his next team pays him, and he’ll keep both amounts.
#Packers WR Davante Adams says his hopes are “pretty high” that Odell Beckham Jr. comes to Green Bay. He says he has spoken to OBJ and let him know he has a home here if he’s ready to come.
— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) November 10, 2021
I know people are concerned but honestly what’s been a bigger distraction than Rodgers and his bullshit? In the end, it’s about W and L.
As a once astute Russian gambler said “he beat me. Pay that man his money”
Translation- sign the dude.
You team him up with Adams, and good luck defenses. I know OBJ has taken some hits, and he may be overrated, but you have to honor him. Meaning you have to devote attention to him on D. Outside of Adams, teams do not respect MVS or Cobb or Lazard. Plus, maybe he can return kicks or punts?
Some are speculating OBJ is waiting until Rodgers is cleared out of protocol vs playing with a rookie QB this week by signing now. It’s an interesting take I didn’t think of … 🧐🧐
If obj signed yesterday I would not expect him to be on the active roster Sunday. He would not provide immediate help.
The longer OBJ waits I think the lesser the chance he signs with GB.
I agree. He’s waiting to see if another team with “championship possibilities” (justified in his mind) will offer more $$$ and/or a better contract.
Pack don’t need him. Would be a potential luxury to have.
You guys are all wet. I have it on good authority that the delay is due to his intention to dine at the Green Bay Applebees first. If it ain’t good, he ain’t going to GB!
@Iowacheese posted:Just a glimmer of competency on special teams. Please and thank you.
OBJ - don’t really give a shit. Glad they are kickin the tires. It’s nice to be in the conversation
ST are what they are…shit isn’t changing much. Another shitty long snapping day, they may bring Bradley back.
@Pakrz posted:The longer OBJ waits I think the lesser the chance he signs with GB.
GB seems so obvious that it will clearly end up being SF or something
OBJ is from Baton Rouge and played at LSU. Maybe he really wanted to go the Saints when this all started but with Winston out it's a lot less appealing.
@MichiganPacker2 posted:OBJ is from Baton Rouge and played at LSU. Maybe he really wanted to go the Saints when this all started but with Winston out it's a lot less appealing.
Never thought of that…..hmmmmmm
@Chongo posted:ST are what they are…shit isn’t changing much. Another shitty long snapping day, they may bring Bradley back.
From what I saw and later read it was primarily the holders fault on those kicks.
I'm afraid he's going to end up in Sheboygan and wonder where the stadium went.
@packerboi posted:Just to clarify, per ESPN AND SI
Beckham will get $4.25 million from the Browns plus whatever his next team pays him, and he’ll keep both amounts.
Wait, what? The same 4 letter network reported the offset language in his contract. Which ESPN is correct?
@RoyalWulff posted:You guys are all wet. I have it on good authority that the delay is due to his intention to dine at the Green Bay Applebees first. If it ain’t good, he ain’t going to GB!
Bourbon street steak and Oreo shakes?
@MichiganPacker2 posted:OBJ is from Baton Rouge and played at LSU. Maybe he really wanted to go the Saints when this all started but with Winston out it's a lot less appealing.
Maybe but yeah, Trevor Simien doesn’t scream “championship caliber”.
@packerboi posted:
What a pusscake. I’d tell them fuck off and send out a press release saying the Packers are not pursuing X player.
@RoyalWulff posted:You guys are all wet.
This phrase meant one thing in the 50's but something entirely different today.
OK!! Glad to see 12 is working to get OBJ too!! Let's see if it ends up being enough!! @leap36 @GaryEllerson https://t.co/JWT5ZvXjio
— Steve Fifer (@SparkyRadio) November 11, 2021
@Chongo posted:What a pusscake. I’d tell them fuck off and send out a press release saying the Packers are not pursuing X player.
Eh, I could see this as an advantage. Do a favor for an agent and maybe they return you a solid later on.
But probably not.
I was head over heals engaged in this yesterday, but now I’m starting to get bored with it. More power to OBJ for taking his time to make a decision, it’s his career and life. However, if he really wanted to play somewhere in particular you think it would have happened by now.
I think he just wants to take a week off.
If he does have an axe to grind with the Browns, he could do that on Christmas Day - just sayin.
He doesn't want to be sitting in the snow/wind/rain on that Packer sideline..
Packers-Seahawks, winner gets OBJ, it’s only fair https://t.co/dzuzwUP5Bj
— Zach Kruse (@zachkruse2) November 11, 2021
Wait.
If he signs we get his Dad too?
Hard pass.
Bonus, you get his Dad and Mahomes family too.
And throw in Gerg Jennings sister if you call within the next two hours.